Take The Stairs IMPACT

On Sunday, November 9th, I will climb the Sears Tower step by step, as part of Go Vertical Chicago 2008, the longest indoor stair climb in the world. This climb also serves as the official kick-off of my personal Take The Stairs World Tour in which I am attempting to climb the top 10 tallest buildings in the World to raise money for charities and awareness for self-discipline around the globe.

This weekend at the Sears Tower I am climbing to raise funds for cancer research for all types of cancer, through an organization that funds the top young cancer scientists in the country, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

This is a unique event that only happens once a year and I am really just hoping for $1 from you if you can swing it. Times are tight for everyone but $1 will go a long way because of the number of people supporting this mission. 

There are over 2500 people who are on my list of people supporting the Take The Stairs World Tour and if we get $1 from each person then the Take The Stairs World Tour Team can be the top contributor at the event. Via the selling of Take The Stairs Wristbands and Tshirts and a sponsorship from United Health Care we’ve already raised about $700 for this particular race.

 

If you’re able to chip in $1, please CLICK HERE to make a $1 donation directly to Damon Runyon that supports my climb.   If you’re not, then we’ll catch you on the next go round.

 

As it relates to Self-Discipline there are 3 reasons why we should give our money.

1. To demonstrate our obedience to serve others. We especially have the privilege to meet someone in their time of need as there may be a time when we become the needy.

2. To exercise our own self control over money helping to reinforce in our own minds that money is simply a tool in our life to use for good and not the primary purpose of our life. From my millionaire mentors I’ve learned that the more we view money simply as a tool, the more enhanced our ability becomes in acquiring it.

3. To show our gratitude by giving back as a way of saying Thank You for the gifts that we’ve been given.

You can of course choose the amount you want to give, but I’m asking for $1 to support this cause knowing that there are 9 other worthy causes I’ll be pursuing as well.  All donations are gratefully received!

 

 

If you’re able to chip in $1, please CLICK HERE to make a $1 donation directly to Damon Runyon that supports my climb.   If you’re not, then we’ll catch you on the next go round.

 

Thank you for your support! And remember…Take The Stairs.

 

See you in the stairwell,

 

Rory Vaden

 

About the charity:

 Since 1946, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has supported innovative investigators who are finding new ways to beat cancer.  It has invested more than $200 million in the most gifted young scientists across the nation, including many in the Chicago region.  11 of its scientists have won the Nobel Prize, and many have made critical discoveries leading to new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.