The RIC Willis Tower 'SkyRise 2012' Nov 4 : by foot power, by hand crank power | info

EVENT INFORMATION
SKYRISE CHICAGO: GET READY TO TOWER UP!


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At the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), we believe anyone can soar to great heights. From RIC’s innovative clinical care treatments to its cutting-edge brain-controlled bionic arms and robotic walking therapies, RIC gives patients the tools they need to restore ability following a stroke, brain injury or other trauma or illness.
This year's event, held at the iconic Willis Tower, takes place Sunday, November 4 from 7 a.m. to noon. Your fundraising support will fuel RIC’s cutting-edge patient care and innovative research, offering thousands of adults and children the greatest hope for the future.

General Registration - Space is Limited
SkyRise Chicago attracted participants from around the globe—39 states and five countries to be exact. This year we expect an even bigger turnout so you will want to sign up early. Entries will be reserved for RIC employees, patients, board members, sponsors, and for Willis Tower tenants.

You also can help sustain RIC’s work through SkyRise Chicago by donating in support of a climber or team!

By foot power
Sprint, jog or walk to the top of Willis Tower on the world’s highest indoor, urban stair climb. Don’t be daunted. From the start line, you’re just 2,109 steps away from SkyDeck Chicago featuring The Ledge where you can take in panoramic views of up to four states.

By hand power
Crank your way to the sky! Test your upper body strength in the hand –cycle category using stationary hand cycles calibrated for resistance and time to match the stair-climbing experience—all 103 floors of it. Feel free to bring your own stationary hand cycle if you prefer. Anyone can do it!

By brain power
Exercise your creative talents and discover just how big an impact you can have in patients’ lives when you flex your fundraising muscles! Once you pay the $50 registration fee and meet the $100 fundraising minimum, the sky’s the limit! Challenge yourself to make the biggest difference possible. Learn more…

Competition Flights
Experience the thrill of a lifetime when you climb the tower steps or hand cycle the equivalent distance knowing your helping fuel RIC’s cutting-edge patient care and innovative research allowing thousands of adults and children the greatest hope for the future.

All participants receive:

SkyRise Chicago T-shirt
SkyRise Chicago swag bag
Finisher’s medal
After-event refreshments
Access to SkyDeck Chicago and The Ledge, glass-floored balconies offering views 1,353 feet down onto Wacker Dr. and the Chicago River.

For more information :
http://ric.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=event_information#hand

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