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Step Challenge: Step Up For The Brave Stadium Stair Climb Challenge
Saturday, September 24th at Harbor Yard To Benefit Homes for the Brave and Help End Veteran Homelessness
Here's a challenge your fitness tracker can't resist:
The 2nd Annual Step Up For The Brave Stadium Stair Climb Challenge.
When: This Saturday, September 24th. Registration opens at 8am, climbing begins at 9am.
Where: The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, 500 Main Street in Bridgeport
Why: Get your steps in and raise money for homeless Veterans
Just $35. Do some good while having fun - register:www.homesforthebrave.org/stepupforthebrave/
Additional details:
In this unique, vertical challenge, climbers will converge on a closed course of 1,000 stairs. Participants of all fitness levels are encouraged to create an individual climb goal and will have two hours to complete it. Stair climb events have become a “bucket list” item for runners and fitness enthusiasts around the world, and this event is great training for upcoming fall races.
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Bring your friends and family to cheer you on, there will be fun activities and games for the whole family, including Giant Jenga and Connect Four, Ring Toss, Cornhole and more. All ages are welcome, and children over age 10 may participate in the climb.
Registration opens at 8:00am, and climbing begins at 9:00am. The registration fee is $35, which includes a light breakfast and a t-shirt. Awards will be presented at 11:15am, and the event takes place rain or shine.
Event benefits Homes for the Brave. Whether you participate as the leader of a team, an individual climber, a virtual climber or as a sponsor, you’ll be helping to end homelessness.
Sponsorships opportunities are available, beginning at $100. Companies and individuals can sponsor the event or a flight of stairs in honor or memory of a personal hero or loved one. For more information, please contact Katie Marinelli at kmarinelli@homesforthebrave.org or call (203) 338-0669.
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Homes for the Brave is grateful to our generous supporters, including: Tumble Jungle; Bansley Law; The Bridgeport Bluefish; Spadaccino Realty Team; KIND®; The Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360; The Knights of Columbus Park City Council 16; Poland Spring; TranSigma; Trumbull Rotary; Vazzy's-The Original and The Workplace.
About ABRI/Homes for the Brave: Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute (ABRI), doing business as Homes for the Brave, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing safe housing, vocational training, and life skills coaching to homeless individuals, most of whom are veterans. Since opening in 2002, ABRI has served over 1000 homeless men and women through its three major programs: Homes for the Brave, Waldorf Permanent Supportive Housing, and Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes, Connecticut’s only transitional living facility for homeless female veterans and their children.
