Stair climbing events are sweeping across the country and generating great interest with athletes and other exercise enthusiasts. For the second consecutive year, the American Lung Association in Kansas is hosting Wichita’s ONLY competitive stairclimb, the Fight for Air Climb, at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Saturday April 9, 2011. This event brings in over 300 climbers who are prepared to race the Arena stairs in order to log the fastest time. These incredible participants raised more than $60,000 in the fight for air.

The Fight for Air Climb is a benefit for the American Lung Association. For additional information and online registration, visit www.breathehealthy.org/WichitaClimb or call (316) 558-3090.