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Join us for Step Up for The Up Center March 25, 2012!

    

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What Our Participants Do: Step Up participants run or walk up the 25 stories (580 steps) in Norfolk's Dominion Tower. Multiple climb options are also available (25, 50 and 100 stories).

Who Participates: Anyone age 8 and older can climb. Youth, corporate, military or general teams may also participate. Joint youth fundraising activities are available to youth groups serving those 8-17 years of age.

Why Help:  All proceeds from Step Up benefit The Up Center, which serves nearly 10,000 people in Hampton Roads every year. The agency's programs provide homes for children who have been abused, mentors for children in need, services for people with disabilities, counseling for veterans and much more.You can also join our mailing list (select Step Up 2012 General Interest) and we'll keep you posted.

Become a Sponsor: The Up Center offers sponsorship opportunities to promote your company while helping a great cause. If you have any questions or you would like to be a sponsor please contact Devan MacConnell at (757) 965-8650.

Event Details

  
What: Step Up Stair Climbing Event
When:

March 25, 2012

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where:

Dominion Tower

999 Waterside Drive

Norfolk, VA 23510

(Parking is available in the garage next to the building)

 

 
Participants:

1,000 participants expected, including members of the:

  • General Public (children must be 8 or older to climb the stairs)
  • Emergency Responders (firefighters, police EMT)
  • Military
  • Youth Groups
  • Corporate Teams
  • Athletes
How Do I Register:

Click here to register.

If you have questions, please call Jessica Oulahan at 757-965-8649 or email jessica.oulahan@theupcenter.org.
Cost:*

Adults

  • Noncompetitive Entry: $25
  • Competitive Entry* (25, 50 or 100 stories): $35

Children (ages 8 to 17)

  • Noncompetitive Entry: $15
  • Competitive Entry** (25, 50 or 100 stories): $15

*Fees increase $15 on event day.

**Space is limited.  The 100-story race is limited to 100 climbers.  The 50-story race is limited to 200 climbers, and the 25-story race is limited to 500 climbers.

   

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