Providence Goes Over the Edge!

Providence Community Library (PCL) has partnered with Over the Edge to bring a brand new event to the Ocean State this coming June. The fundraiser will feature an exciting opportunity for members of the public to rappel down the 12-story Regency Plaza building in downtown Providence and help raise $100,000 for the nine neighborhood locations of Rhode Island’s largest library system.

The event will begin at 9:00AM on Saturday, June 23 and run throughout the day. To secure a place, each participating “Edger” will need to raise a minimum of $1,000 for the chance to go Over the Edge - don't worry, we've got a special fundraiser toolkit to help you along the way! Potential participants should visit www.provcomlib.org/edge to reserve their spot and create a personal fundraising page that enables friends, family, and colleagues to donate funds toward their rappelling adventure. No previous experience of climbing or rappelling is necessary and people are welcome to sign up and raise funds as teams. Participants must weigh between 100 and 300 lbs to rappel and be at least 12 years old (a parent or guardian must sign a waiver for all participants under 18). Registration for Edgers is up and running!

Over The Edge is a special events company that provides signature events for non-profit organizations anywhere in North America and it is currently expanding globally. Business leaders, individuals and community members are invited to raise donations in exchange for the experience of going "over the edge" of a local building. Over The Edge to date has raised over $70 Million for non-profits around the world, including the Make-a Wish Foundation and the Special Olympics Boston.

PCL has exclusive rights to stage Over the Edge events in the Providence metropolitan area. “This is the biggest fundraiser PCL has done to date,” explained PCL Library Director, Jeff Cannell. “It will be an exciting and memorable experience for the 90 rappellers and a rewarding one for sponsors who take the opportunity to invest in such an innovative event.”

Sponsorship and promotional opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who would like to be part of this eye catching event and help PCL support literacy and lifelong learning in Providence. For more information, visit www.provcomlib.org/edgesponsors .

Go to www.provcomlib.org/edge to learn more about going Over the Edge for PCL. Questions? Contact edge@provcomlib.org . Remember, the valuable funds you raise will take PCL's services to a new level and will pay for books, computers, exciting makerspace technology, innovative programming, and a whole lot more! Space is limited, so act now. Register today!