TOLEDO, Ohio — Registration is open for Over the Edge, a one-of-a-kind rappelling experience that raises money for cancer patients and survivors -- and lets you rappel down a 16-story building without any training.
The heart-pounding main event will take place on Friday, Sept. 8 with more than 70 ‘Edgers’ rappelling down the building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. New this year: 15 additional participants will participate in the VictoryClimb, using a rope-walker system to ascend the very same 16-story skyscraper!
“On this adrenaline-fueled day, participants will conquer their fears, step outside their comfort zones, and descend from great heights in a display of unwavering commitment to supporting families facing cancer,” said Victory Center Executive Director Dianne Barndt. "By pushing the boundaries and taking fundraising to new heights, we aim to inspire our community and make a lasting impact in the lives of families affected by cancer."
New this year: 15 additional participants will participate in the VictoryClimb, using a rope-walker system to ascend the very same 16-story Key Bank building in downtown Toledo.
To rappel, individuals must raise a minimum of $1,000. To climb, individuals must raise a minimum of $1,250.
Rappellers who raise a minimum of $2,000 may elect to bring a guest/loved one up to the roof with them. Rappellers who raise a minimum of $1,500 and or climbers who raise a minimum of $1,750 will earn the use of a helmet-mounted GoPro camera and receive the resulting video on a USB drive.
All of the money goes to The Victory Center, an organization that provides non-medical care to cancer patients and survivors free of charge thanks to donations and fundraising projects like 'Over the Edge'. The Victory Center, which operates out of Toledo, offers services like massage therapy, sound therapy, short-term counseling and support groups for patients and caregivers.
If you end up being one of the lucky rappelers, experience and equipment are safe and safety training is provided prior to your descent. However, if heights aren't your cup of tea, there are plenty of other ways to help out during the event.
The seventh-annual event will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 7, when attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the brave individuals who have pledged to go Over the Edge, learn more about The Victory Center's mission, and discover how their support can make a significant impact on families in need. A VIP Launch Party will feature grazing stations, glow performances, and projection mapping by Markey’s. For the first time ever, VIP rappellers will be descending the 16-story building after sunset.
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