When

March 2, 20258:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)

Where

One Kansas City PlaceKansas City, MO view on map

Contact

Erin Tiemanerin.tieman@lung.org913-353-9166

Thank you from the bottom of our lungs!

The 2025 Fight For Air Climb-Kansas City marked an extraordinary day, made possible by your generous support!

Your efforts continue to make a difference and help take the mission of the American Lung Association to new heights. Your support makes our work possible for the support more than 467,000 Kansans and 1,047,000 Missouri residents living with lung disease. living with lung disease. Thank you.

On behalf of our Executive Leadership Team, Local Leadership Board, and the Lung Association Staff- thank you for making an impact for all living with lung disease and their families.

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The Premier Stair-Climbing Event in 2025 with the American Lung Association

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Do Good, Feel Great

  • You are supporting people with lung disease who are fighting for every breath.
  • You are stepping up for clean air across the country and in your community.
  • You are doing something positive for yourself and for people in need.
 

Health Benefits

  • Improves balance and coordination.
  • Strengthens more major muscles, including your glutes… you’re welcome!
  • Consistent stair climbing as a daily activity helps lower mortality risk.
 

What You Get

  • Every climber receives an official Fight For Air Climb t-shirt.
  • A sense of accomplishment in a supportive, celebratory atmosphere.
  • A safe, enjoyable event experience with a complimentary pick-me-up snack and water.

Together We've Raised…

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  • Raised: $166,823.21

    Goal: $200,000.00

Top Participants

  1. Personal Gift
    Erik Lund
    $9,016.00
  2. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Scott McAdams
    $5,500.00
  3. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Peggy Cox
    $5,320.00
  4. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Allison Laning
    $2,810.00
  5. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Michael Filing
    $2,625.00
  6. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Margaret Richards
    $2,571.03
  7. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Kristen Leathers-Gratton
    $1,689.00
  8. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Russ Everhart
    $1,624.45
  9. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Rachel McCaslin
    $1,455.00
  10. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Andrew Laning
    $1,210.00
  1. Personal Gift
    Erik Lund - $9,016.00
  2. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Scott McAdams - $5,500.00
  3. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Peggy Cox - $5,320.00
  4. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Allison Laning - $2,810.00
  5. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Michael Filing - $2,625.00
  6. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Margaret Richards - $2,571.03
  7. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Kristen Leathers-Gratton - $1,689.00
  8. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Russ Everhart - $1,624.45
  9. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Rachel McCaslin - $1,455.00
  10. Milestone
    Personal Gift
    Andrew Laning - $1,210.00

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Top Teams

  1. Hallmark - Climbing for Gold$9,266.00
  2. Empower$9,161.11
  3. Blue KC- All Stairs$6,971.52
  4. Team "AL" For One$5,670.00
  5. Team BASECAMP$4,020.00
  6. Deb and Trevors Team$3,405.00
  7. EPC$2,755.00
  8. Legal Breathers$2,571.03
  9. Affinis Corp$2,384.00
  10. Sgt. Steppers$2,360.05
  1. Hallmark - Climbing for Gold - $9,266.00
  2. Empower - $9,161.11
  3. Blue KC- All Stairs - $6,971.52
  4. Team "AL" For One - $5,670.00
  5. Team BASECAMP - $4,020.00
  6. Deb and Trevors Team - $3,405.00
  7. EPC - $2,755.00
  8. Legal Breathers - $2,571.03
  9. Affinis Corp - $2,384.00
  10. Sgt. Steppers - $2,360.05

Can You Do This? Yes, You Can!

We’ve designed the Climb to accommodate every type of Climber, whether you want to climb competitively, push yourself to the limit, or just make it to the top at your own pace. Here’s the best part: our experienced Climb team is here to support you every step of the way to get your ready for the Climb.

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Thank You to Our Local Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Empower

Gold Sponsors

BCBS KS City Executive Hills Steel City Media - Kansas City

Silver Sponsors

Kindred Northland Walmart.org Affinis Merck Husch Blackwell Lockton

Bronze Sponsors

1-800 Board Up Olathe Children's Mercy Hospital Musselman and Hall ContractorsJE Dunn Construction True North Restoration St Luke's Belfor Property Restoration

National Sponsors

National Climb Partner for Healthy Air

Aprilaire

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National Corporate Team Partner

Kindred Hospitals