“You’re standing on the roof of the Franklin Exchange building, 22-floors above downtown Tampa. As you step closer towards the edge, donning a harness, helmet and rigging, you are captivated by the breath-taking view. Your heart is pounding, keenly reminding you why you are doing this. You take a deep breath as you take the final step…Over the Edge!”
Does this sound like an experience you would love to have? Well, now is your chance.
The Heartbeat International “Over the Edge” fundraiser is challenging any willing daredevil to raise $1,000 – that will be donated to Pacemaker Program, which provides pacemaker devices and surgeries to indigent patients around the world – for a chance to rappel 280 feet over one of Tampa’s most notorious skyscrapers.
Potential Participants need to Register Online through the First Giving profile then set up their own personal fundraising page to help seek donations from friends and family to reach the minimum goal of $1,000
Check out the FAQs for more information on how to register and to learn about the Toss Your Boss program.
More information From the Heartbeat International Webpage:
Heartbeat International is bringing the most unique fundraising event to downtown Tampa! Participants raise pledges in exchange for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of rappelling “over the edge” of a local skyscraper! Over the Edge is a company dedicated to helping non-profit organizations fundraise with this signature rappelling event. Over the Edge’s team of industrial rope experts handle all technical aspects of the event and ensure all federal and state safety laws are strictly followed.
So why are we doing this? To save lives. We are deeply committed to waking up the world to the fact that cardiovascular disease is the world’s #1 killer! Not AIDS. Not cancer. Cardiovascular disease! So, everyone, hear us loud and clear, we’re going “over the edge” to get your attention. Let’s take better care of our hearts and support Heartbeat International in its fight to save the world’s poorest populations from heart disease!
Rappel. Fundraise. Sponsor. Donate. Watch. Tweet. Like Us. Share. Tell. Cheer. Do something to help us and the world’s heartbeat. Get your heart racing for Heartbeat! The funds raised from this event will help fund Heartbeat International’s Pacemaker Program, which provides pacemaker devices and surgeries to indigent patients around the world, and to the enhancement of our heart health education, awareness, and training programs.
Event Timeline:
August 19, 2011 Press Conference- Event Registration Opens
October 1, 2011 Half of Pledges Due (minimum $500)
November 10, 2011 All Pledges Due (minimum $1,000.00)
November 18, 2011 VIP & Media Rappel
November 19, 2011 Over the Edge Event
Donate: Heights not your thing? That’s ok. You can still help us reach our financial and awareness goals. If you would like to make a financial contribution to the event, consider Supporting a Participant or donating as a Sponsor. Or perhaps give an In-Kind Gift or donate your time as a Volunteer.
Watch: Even if you’re not the one rappelling down the side of a building, this is going to be a really cool event to watch! So mark your calendar now, and we’ll see you on November 19. In addition to the rappelling, we’ll have a bunch of activities on ground-level, including a cardiovascular health expo to educate Tampa Bay about cardiovascular disease and what you need to do to prevent it! Stay tuned on Facebook!
Volunteer: This unique event is a huge undertaking for Heartbeat International, so we will need the help of dedicated volunteers to make it successful. There are a variety of opportunities, so check out our Volunteer page to learn more!
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