Here is a cause worth getting involved in. In Nashville, Tennessee, local firefighters will climb 862 stairs on November 2 to honor loved one who have died from lung cancer and to raise awareness about the risk of lung disease for firefighters. They will be doing the climb in full firefighter gear including helmets, masks and boots.
As Gail Frost, the executive director of the Lung Association said, “In the line of duty, firefighters are regularly exposed to smoke, gasses, chemicals and other substances that can be damaging to their lungs, making them at an increased risk for lung disease. Firefighters are out there saving lives every day, so hopefully the work we do at the American Lung Association can help prevent lung disease and find a cure for lung cancer. We are honored that so many local heroes participate in our event.”
The Fight For Air Climb attracts hundreds of participants and will be followed by an after-party on Church Street with music, beer and more.