February 27, 2008 - Carew Climb Update
The 2008 Carew Climb was held this past Sunday, February 24, 2008.
The “Climb the Carew” is a 45-floor, stair climb at the Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The proceeds from “Climb the Carew” aid the American Lung Association. The pledges fund research for better treatments, education to reduce the impact of respiratory illness, and support for people with lung disease and their loved ones.
This was the third year for the event and my second year to Captain a team.
Last year, our team had 4 members and we raised $1,046. This year we had eight members and have raised over $1,342 so far. Pledges will be accepted until March 28th. Click on this link to donate to our team.
This year’s team, AARP-Lite Buckeyes, competed in the “Climb At Your Own Pace” division.
This year I placed 21st after finishing 90th last year. I was happy with these results given my excruciatingly painful toe surgery (at left) along with the added stress of captaining eight diverse, not dysfunctional, team members.
My finishing time could have been better if I hadn’t stopped to aid some fellow, fallen climbers. Apparently they were knocked aside by an ambitious climber whom they described as a “chicken-legged” man in “Partridge Family” shorts. Surveillance cameras were able to provide the picture on the right.
In a totally unrelated matter, my Brother in Law Michael, wins the “Comeback Climber of the Year” for improving his time by almost 2 minutes to finish 1st in our division.
My friend Greg wins the “Senior Climber of the Year” for placing 7th overall at the age of 52.
My sister, Jennifer, was the #2 female finisher and #9 overall. Her 15 year-old daughter, my niece, was our “Rookie of the Year” for raising $80.01 to finish one cent ahead of her Dad.
Other first year team members, Heidi, Joni, and Leah, completed the climb with great times that will be hard to beat next year. Their pledges helped place our team 8th overall in fundraising.
Thanks to all of our sponsors. Without you, this would just be an absurd way to get to a meeting on the 45th floor when the elevator isn’t working.
Below is our Team Photo.
The “Climb the Carew” is a 45-floor, stair climb at the Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The proceeds from “Climb the Carew” aid the American Lung Association. The pledges fund research for better treatments, education to reduce the impact of respiratory illness, and support for people with lung disease and their loved ones.
This was the third year for the event and my second year to Captain a team.
Last year, our team had 4 members and we raised $1,046. This year we had eight members and have raised over $1,342 so far. Pledges will be accepted until March 28th. Click on this link to donate to our team.
This year’s team, AARP-Lite Buckeyes, competed in the “Climb At Your Own Pace” division.This year I placed 21st after finishing 90th last year. I was happy with these results given my excruciatingly painful toe surgery (at left) along with the added stress of captaining eight diverse, not dysfunctional, team members.
My finishing time could have been better if I hadn’t stopped to aid some fellow, fallen climbers. Apparently they were knocked aside by an ambitious climber whom they described as a “chicken-legged” man in “Partridge Family” shorts. Surveillance cameras were able to provide the picture on the right.In a totally unrelated matter, my Brother in Law Michael, wins the “Comeback Climber of the Year” for improving his time by almost 2 minutes to finish 1st in our division.
My friend Greg wins the “Senior Climber of the Year” for placing 7th overall at the age of 52.
My sister, Jennifer, was the #2 female finisher and #9 overall. Her 15 year-old daughter, my niece, was our “Rookie of the Year” for raising $80.01 to finish one cent ahead of her Dad.
Other first year team members, Heidi, Joni, and Leah, completed the climb with great times that will be hard to beat next year. Their pledges helped place our team 8th overall in fundraising.
Thanks to all of our sponsors. Without you, this would just be an absurd way to get to a meeting on the 45th floor when the elevator isn’t working.
Below is our Team Photo.
From left to right: Greg, Sister Jennifer, Captain JJ, Heidi, Niece, Bro-in law Michael, Joni, and Leah
posted by J. Jay @ 9:15 PM
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3 Comments:
Great job -you probably did better than Heather Mills would have done.
Enough with the foot. I feel your pain.
You are my hero climbing with that toe.
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