25th Annual Tower Climb & Run Fundraising, 2-25

San Antonio's Landmark Tower of the Americas to hold 25th Annual Tower Climb & Run Fundraising Event, Proceeds to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The race is on! Residents of San Antonio and surrounding communities are invited to tackle the tower as Landry’s and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Lone Star Chapter (LSC) partner to hold the 25th Annual Tower Climb and Run fundraising event, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This event raises dollars for research into finding a cure for cystic fibrosis an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States.

Participants are invited to run/walk a mile and then climb the 952 steps to the top of Tower of the Americas, arriving at the Tower’s observation deck. With two staircases, one for ‘competitors’ and one for ‘casual’ climbers, participants of all levels are welcome. Competitors will receive a chip for timing, and can take on the vertical challenge solo or in teams of four. This year’s event is being presented by Tesoro, and sponsored by H-E-B, The University Transplant Center, Silver Eagle, Frost Bank, and Soler Sports.

Honorary Chairs: Mayor Julian Castro, San Antonio City Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, San Antonio Chief of Police Bill McManus and San Antonio’s Olympic hero Josh Davis. Event Emcee: Rita Verreos, Survivor Fiji.

Where: Tower of the Americas
600 HemisFair Park
San Antonio, Texas 78205

When: Saturday, Feb. 20th
6:30 a.m. Check-in
7:30 a.m. San Antonio Fire Department/San Antonio Police Department and Noncompetitive runners and stair climbers begin
8 a.m. Competitive runners and climbers begin
9 a.m. Award ceremony / Refreshments

Cost: $50 per person
$200 for a four person team
* Registration and donations can be made on-line at www.lonestar.cff.org/towerclimb

On Site Contact: Carlton Quick 210-224-8548 (cell) / Dave Bartell 210-378-2738 (cell) More Info: Call CFF office at 210-829-7267 or visit www.lonestar.cff.org/towerclimb