IMPORTANT FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB COLUMBUS FAQ

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1 IMPORTANT FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB COLUMBUS FAQ WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES? The registration fee for all climb types is $25 through December 31st. On January 1st, the fee increases to $35. WHAT IS A FUNDRAISING MINIMUM AND WHEN IS IT DUE? Each participant is responsible for their registration fee and a $100 fundraising minimum. Participants who do not meet the $100 fundraising minimum CANNOT climb no exceptions. The registration fee does not go towards the $100 fundraising minimum. The fundraising minimum is due by Climb day. Funds can be brought to packet pick-up and on climb day. WHERE IS PACKET PICK-UP? Packet pick-up will be held at our Dublin office (5900 Wilcox Place, 43016) on the evening of Thursday, February 15, 2017, from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM. We will also hold a Friday packet pick-up, at the same location, from 12 PM-2PM and 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM. More instructions will be available closer to Climb day!

2 WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE AT THE CLIMB? You will receive your estimated start time and bib number by Thursday, February 16, You should arrive 30 minutes prior to your climb time if you have taken advantage of packet pick-up, if not, plan on arriving at least 45 minutes before your estimated climb time. WILL I BE ABLE TO CLIMB WITH MY FRIENDS? Yes, as long as you are on the same team and registered for the same climb type. Times are assigned by the specific climb you choose and at the discretion of the race director. Start times are used to avoid congestion in the stairs and starting lines. Start time requests are not accepted or accommodated. You must climb within your Flight Group (ie your start time). WHAT IS MY START TIME AND CAN I REQUEST ONE? Times are assigned by the specific climb you choose and at the discretion of the race director. You will receive your estimated start time by Thursday, February 23, You should arrive minutes prior to your climb time if you have taken advantage of packet pick-up, if not, plan on arriving at least one hour before your estimated climb time. Start time requests are not accepted or accommodated. You must climb with your Flight Group (ie your start time). WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? WHAT CAN I BRING WITH ME? Wear comfortable clothing, appropriate for an intense cardio workout. Expect the stairwells to be warm and possibly stuffy. Proper shoes are essential. Dangerous items and walking sticks are prohibited from the

3 stairwell. Water bottles, hydration packs, backpacks, baby wearing gear, weighted vests and gear bags are NOT permitted. A waist pack is permitted for those with a medical condition by submitting a request for approval to race staff prior to the event. CAN MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS MEET ME AT THE TOP? Due to security reasons, friends and family are not permitted at the finish lines. They are welcome to join the celebration in the Rhodes Tower Lobby and wait there for you to return to receive your climb medal. After the climb take your family to the Columbus Brewing Company, for the official Climb Party! This is a great way to celebrate the day! Details will be available closer to February 18 th. I'M NERVOUS ABOUT RAISING THE $100 FUNDRAISING MINIMUM. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR FUNDRAISING? Of course! A few ideas for fundraising can include a garage sale, bake sale, or even asking your boss for a casual day for donations at your office. For many more ideas, please log in to your Participant Center or contact the Event Manager at WHAT IS A TEAM VS. INDIVIDUAL CLIMBER? Teams are groups of climbers that want to climb together. They can be as small as 2 or as large as you d like. Each member is responsible for his/her own individual registration fee (there are no team registration fees) and his/her own $100 fundraising minimum. You will register,

4 fundraise and climb on your own, but you always have the option of starting your own team later. WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH CASH/CHECK DONATIONS? Donations raised prior to the event can be brought or mailed to the American Lung Association. Please do not send cash in the mail. A pledge tracking sheet can be found on the Participant Resources page (accessible after you register) with directions on how to send in your donations. Donations can also be brought to packet pick-up or to checkin on the day of the climb. HOW DO TEAMS SPLIT DONATIONS? Only cash and check general team donations can be divided among team members. When turning in a cash/check general team donation indicate how much of the donation should be allocated to each team member. For example: one $1000 check may be split evenly among 5 team members. Donations made via credit card or online cannot be divided among team members! MY TEAM HAS RAISED OVER $100, DO WE STILL NEED TO FUNDRAISE MORE? Each team member is responsible to reach his or her $100 fundraising minimum individually, regardless of overall team fundraising.

5 HOW DO I EARN A T-SHIRT? Participants who meet or exceed their $100 fundraising minimum will receive an official climb t-shirt. You can also purchase additional climb merchandise from our Climb Store. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THE CLIMB? The average climb time for the full climb is minutes, this time takes into account climbers who run (the fastest time recorded is under 5 minutes!) and climbers who walk the course. If you plan on walking, the full climb will take you minutes. WHERE SHOULD I PARK? Please refer to the Directions section of the Day of Event Page for specifics. WILL THERE BE WATER STOPS? Yes, water is located on various floors in the stairwells and in the lobby. Signage will be posted to direct you to the nearest water station. You are not allowed to bring any liquids, bottles or Camelpacks into the stairwells. If you do so, they will be confiscated and you may forfeit the remainder of your climb. WILL MEDICAL SERVICES BE AVAILABLE? Medical staff will also be on-site for those who need any assistance throughout the event. Any stairwell or water station monitor can assist you and put you in contact with medical personnel. If you must exit in

6 case of an emergency or you are unable to complete the climb, seek assistance from event staff or volunteers and you will be escorted properly. Do not just exit on any floor; there are procedures in place for your safety. WILL THERE BE A MARATHON START? The Fight for Air Climb does not have a marathon start and it is not a relay. Climbers will start in 15 second intervals, and teams will be grouped together. WHEN AND WHERE CAN I GET MY RACE RESULTS? Climb times will be available, as soon as you reach the lobby! You may also receive a text ( ), minutes after finishing. A link to climber results will also be posted on the event homepage as well as our Facebook and Twitter feeds, by the Monday after the event. WHERE CAN I SEE EVENT DAY PHOTOS? Pictures will be posted on the event website following the event. Please be patient as this takes several days/weeks to gather and post all of the event pictures. Past years' pictures can be seen at ala.smugmug.com. WHAT DO I BRING WITH ME ON EVENT DAY? Please bring any fundraising dollars you have collected and not yet turned in. A list of specific Day of Event information will be sent to each participant the week of the event. Most importantly, please bring a positive attitude and lots of energy!

7 WHAT IS A MATCHING GIFT? Many employers will match donations made by members of their staff. Please check with your Human Resources and/or Finance department to see if they have a matching gift program. Matching gifts can be submitted via to your local event manager at Brittany.Sinzinger@lung.org. WHERE CAN I SEND MY DONATIONS? Donations can be sent to the American Lung Association office: Fight for Air Climb - Columbus, OH c/o American Lung Association in OH 5900 Wilcox Place Dublin, OH WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Call Brittany at or her at Brittany.Sinzinger@lung.org.

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