WHAT:
SkyRise Chicago is the planet's tallest stair climb benefiting the
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Not only can individuals and teams
soar 103 floors up Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere,
there is also the option to hand-cycle the equivalent distance and elevation.
Last year, SkyRise Chicago raised more than $1,000,000 to support the
world-class rehabilitation care and cutting-edge research at RIC, ranked the #1
Rehabilitation Hospital in America. You can get more information at:
www.skyrisechicago.org
WHO:
Approximately 2,500 stair climbers will ascend 103 floors or 2,109 steps of
Willis Tower, to reach a breathtaking finish line experience from the iconic
Skydeck Chicago, offering panoramic views of the city and featuring the
glass-floored balconies of The Ledge, 1,353 feet outside the building. Nearly 40
hand-cyclists will use mathematically calibrated stationary hand-cycles. Last
year drew more than 2,500 participants from 39 states and six countries.
REGISTRATION & PRIZES:
The registration fee for SkyRise Chicago is $50, plus a $100 individual
fundraising minimum ($2,000 minimum for teams.) Participants receive SkyRise
Chicago T-shirt, swag bag, finisher's medal and after-race refreshments.
Fantastic prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers. Pre-Registration has now closed.
If you would like to be placed on the event waiting list for a climbing spot, in the event additional spots become available, please Click Here.
WHERE:
Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
WHEN:
Sunday, November 6, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
About The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago:
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is the nation's #1 ranked provider
of comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care to patients from
around the world and is the leader in research and development of the
cutting-edge treatments and technologies in its field. Through aggressive
medical protocols, RIC guides the patient care process toward a better outcome.
RIC holds an unparalleled market distinction with a record seven multi-year,
multi-million dollar federal research designations awarded and funded by the
National Institutes of Health and the Department of Education's National
Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research in the areas of spinal cord
injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological rehabilitation, outcomes
research and rehabilitation engineering research. RIC operates its 165-bed,
current flagship hospital in downtown Chicago, as well as a network of more than
30 sites of care distributed throughout the Midwestern region, through which it
delivers inpatient, day rehabilitation and outpatient services.
Founded in 1954, RIC has been designated the "#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in
America" by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. RIC sets the
standard of care in the post-acute market through its innovative applied
research and discovery programs, particularly in the areas of neuroscience,
bionic medicine, musculoskeletal medicine and technology transfer. For more
information, go to www.ric.org.
About Willis Tower
Willis Tower is the premier corporate office building in Chicago, offering more
than 4.5 million square feet of office and retail space. Located in Chicago's
West Loop at 233 S. Wacker Drive, the skyscraper is easily accessible from the
commuter rail stations, highways and all forms of public transportation.
Standing 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall, Willis Tower is the tallest building
in the Western Hemisphere and an integral part of Chicago's culture. Originally
opened in September 1973, it is home to more than 100 different companies,
including prominent financial services firms, law firms and insurance companies.
Willis Tower boasts spectacular vistas of Chicago, with views that can reach
nearly 50 miles on a clear day. Willis Tower also boasts a tremendous
infrastructure system, which includes enormous telecommunications capacity and
unsurpassed electrical capacity and reliability. The Skydeck at Willis Tower on
the 103rd floor attracts more than 1.3 million visitors per year.
