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Why do Firefighters climb?
Each year firefighters from across the country
join their Chicago-area brethren at the "Hustle Up the
Hancock" to honor the 343 fallen firefighters who gave their
lives in the 9/11 World Trade Center Disaster. This year's
climb is on February 28, 2010, and we have held spots once again
this year for
firefighters.
What does the money raised help fund?
Funds raised from the climb supports lung disease
education, advocacy and research programs. Since firefighters
are disproportionately affected by all types of lung disease; we
hope that you will challenge yourself not only physically, but
also challenge yourself by raising funds for Hustle and this important
cause.
Can my firehouse have a separate team?
Individual firehouses can form their own team.
For example, Naperville Firefighters can form a "Naperville
Firefighters Team." Individual teams receive benefits including
a team packet mailing and a team photo. If a firefighter would
like to climb, but his/her firehouse is not forming a team, then
he/she can join the "Firefighters for New York" team. All
firefighters will climb together at a time to be determined. (All teams,
including firehouse teams, participating in Hustle Up the
Hancock pay a $125 team fee.)
Can my friends & family members climb with
me?
Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to
participate in the event and can join a firefighter team during
the General Registration Process. General Registration opens on
Monday, November 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Once General Registration closes to
the general public, only firefighters can join firefighter
teams. Be sure family and friends register early on Monday, November
2nd,
2009. The event sells out quickly.
Please note
that these held climbing spaces are for firefighters only, so be
courteous of your fellow firefighters by ensuring the spaces are
used only by firefighters.
How Do I Register to Climb?
Best Option: Register online on Monday, November 2, 2009 at www.lungchicago.org.
Whether you are registering for a team or joining
the "Firefighters for New York" team - you should make every
attempt to register online on November 2nd.
If you are registering on a firehouse team:
Your team captain must register first to start
the team, then others can join the team.
If you are registering on the "Firefighters for New York"
Team:
On Monday, November 2, 2009 you can go online and join
the "Firefighters for New York" team. More details to
come soon!
What if I miss online registration?
All Firefighters who miss the on-line
registration deadline must then register by mail! Print out the
"Firefighter Registration Form" available online after General
Registration closes.
Complete the Firefighter Registration Form:
Please include a phone number and e-mail address
for every climber. INCOMPLETE registration forms will not
be processed. Climbing spots are available on a first
come, first served basis. The earlier you send it in, the more likely
you will have a chance of getting registered.
All firefighter registration forms must
be received by Friday, December 4, 2009.
Mail the registration form and complete registration payment
to:
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan
Chicago
Attn: Firefighter Registration
Hustle Up the Hancock
1440 West Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
What time do I climb on event day?
All firefighters will climb together at a time to
be determined on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Start Times - If you are climbing with your firehouse team:
If you are climbing with your firehouse on a
separate firehouse team; see your team captain for your packet
before the event.
Start Times - If you are NOT climbing with your firehouse (but
with Firefighters for New York):
More information to follow soon.
What gear can I wear to climb?
Only firefighter helmets and boots are allowed.
No gear bags, tanks, hoses, masks allowed. No turn out
gear. All Firefighters will receive an event
t-shirt. We encourage you to wear a t-shirt honoring those lost
in 9/11 or wear your firehouse shirts.
Make copies
of the registration form and distribute to other firefighters!
If you have any questions, please contact
Kendra Tuazon at (312)
628-0207. |
