The Brief
- More than 650 people climbed 42 floors at Tampa’s Bank of America Tower for the American Lung Association’s “Fight for Air” event.
- Participants raised over $225,000 to support lung cancer research and awareness.
- Local firefighters joined in full gear, highlighting the physical toll of breathing challenges.
TAMPA, Fla. – Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with a new diagnosis every two minutes. In Tampa, hundreds literally took that fight to new heights, stepping up to raise money and awareness for those battling the disease.
What we know:
More than 650 participants took part in the American Lung Association’s annual “Fight for Air” climb at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Tampa.
Climbers tackled 42 floors and 914 stairs, pushing themselves physically while raising more than $225,000 for lung cancer research, education, and advocacy.…