Hotel Arista

NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS – DuPagePads is reaching new heights with fundraising for ending homelessness on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with the 2nd Annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent, an innovative fundraising event hosted in partnership with Over the Edge. The event will see 55 thrill-seeking DuPagePads supporters’ rappel 12 stories down the side of the hotel located in the heart of the CityGate Centre in Naperville. Each participant must raise a minimum of $500 in donations for DuPagePads to be eligible to rappel. The Charity Challenge is a day-long event, beginning at 11am, with rappelling sessions running on a rotating schedule through 6pm. Family, friends, and spectators are invited to come down and support participants while enjoying music, food, and fun. Chuck Manginelli, returning to the event as committee chair, is looking forward to an even larger turnout this year. “With this being our second year for this event, we are really excited to more than double both the number of participants who will repel down the side of Hotel Arista, but also double our sponsorship impact,” shared Manginelli. “Having personally repelled twice, it is a safe and exhilarating experience. The Descent will bring a media presence that will not only drive participation in this event, but also help to bring more awareness to the issue of homelessness in DuPage County and how DuPagePads is working hard to put an end to it.” The event is open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, and all participants must be within the 100 to 300 pound required weight range (as per Over the Edge safety standards). If you have questions about special accommodations for participants with special needs, severe health complications or allergies, and more, please reach out to Carrie Flick at cflick@dupagepads.org Over the Edge is a special events company that provides signature events for non-profit organizations across Canada and the United States. Over the Edge and their team of Certified Rope Access Technicians have helped raise over $100 Million with non-profit partners, hosted over 1,000 rappelling events, and maintained a spotless safety record through their 10 years of operation. Event registration is now open. Register today at <a href="https://www.givesignup.org/dupagepadsthegreatdescent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">givesignup.org/dupagepadsthegreatdescent</a>

Local Event: DuPagePads 2nd Annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent

DuPage County

Wheaton

Illinois

DuPagePads 2nd Annual Charity Challenge: The...

NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS – DuPagePads is reaching new heights with fundraising for ending homelessness on Saturday, May 9, 2026,...

DuPagePads 2nd Annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent

DuPage Pads

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Housing + Support Services +Employment.
The Solution to End Homelessness.

Glen Ellyn

Lisle

Downers Grove

Naperville

Oak Brook

Woodridge

David Giuliani

Elmhurst

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Darien

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Batavia

Join us for our monthly food pantry event in partnership with Pete's Market to receive essential groceries for your family....

The Table Of Grace Food Pantry

Geneva

Don't miss the first Open Day of the 2026 season to tour the World Famous 1893 VIKING SHIP! This full sized, oak and iron...

The VIKINGS are BACK!

DuPage

Villa Park

Calling All Spring Lovers & Crafty Souls!The Spring Fling Artisan Market is blooming at More Brewing Co. in Villa Park, IL on...

Spring Fling Artisan Market at More Brewing

Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Lombard Garden Club at the Helen Plum Library this month! Now on display on the 2nd...

Garden Club Celebrates 100 Years

The Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference Returns to Benedictine University, June 26–28, 2026
REGISTER BY MAY 5, 2026!
One of...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

DuPage Pads, Neighbor

Posting Activity

DuPagePads 2nd Annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent

MAY

9

9:00 AM

Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL

The Table Of Grace Food Pantry

The VIKINGS are BACK!

Spring Fling Artisan Market at More Brewing

Garden Club Celebrates 100 Years

Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026