TAMPA, Fla. — Update: Due to the potential for severe weather this weekend, the American Lung Association says it is postponing the Tampa Fight for Air Climb for a month.
Below is the statement from the event's website:
ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS: The Tampa Fight For Air Climb is officially canceled for tomorrow due to unsafe weather. Safety is our top priority. We made this decision based on the expertise of meteorologists & local officials. The Climb has been tentatively rescheduled for SUNDAY, MAY 1. We thank you for your understanding. Please continue to check back to this site for additional updates. Thank you.
Original story:
One step at a time, that's how nearly 600 people are going to do their part to fight lung disease this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. Participants will be going up and down nearly 1,400 steps through the stands.
The Tampa chapter of the American Lung Association recently held a practice climb at the stadium to give people a chance to train a little and get a feel for what it's going to be like when they have to do the full challenge.
All of the money raised goes to the American Lung Association's efforts to end lung cancer and lung disease and support the COVID-19 action initiative. That initiative is a $25 million investment to address the long-term effects of the disease.
Many first responders take part in the climb, often wearing full gear. Marisa Barton is a firefighter who took part in the practice climb. "It was my first time doing it in the stadium ever and I did two rounds with my friend Jen. Both rounds went great. It was a good workout."
There's still time if you want to register for the Fight for Air Climb. You can even register at the event on Saturday. The event starts at 8 a.m.