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Principal Park | Des Moines, Iowa
Stadium Climb Participant Guide
The 19th Annual Fight For Air Climb – Des Moines has been reimagined to provide the Climb experience
you know and love, while adhering to CDC guidance.
It will take our entire Climb community – staff, volunteers, and participants – to make event day a success.
We are regularly monitoring local requirements to ensure optimal lung health for our community.
Please do NOT attend the event if you are ill, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or have been exposed to
someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Thank You to our Local Presenting Sponsor
Thank You to our Local Event Sponsors
EventsIA@Lung.org | 515-309-9507 | FightForAirClimb.org/DesMoines
Mission Moment
PRESENTED BY EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES
“People are at the heart of healthy communities. And when people
unite under a shared purpose, and step up together to improve
lives, we can build a brighter, stronger future for our community.
That’s why EMC is proud to serve as Presenting Sponsor for the
2022 Fight For Air Climb – Des Moines.”
-Scott Jean, EMC President and Chief Executive Officer
DES MOINES MAN CLIMBS PRINCIPAL PARK IN MEMORY OF DAD LOST TO LUNG DISEASE
Craig Green lost his dad in 2019 from complications related to lung disease. Now, he will climb with the
EMCares Team for the first time at the American Lung Association in Iowa’s 2022 Fight For Air Climb,
presented by EMC Insurance Companies, at Principal Park on Saturday, May 7.
“Lung-related conditions affect millions of people of all ages and I hope to bring awareness to the issue and
hope through fundraising to find some type of cure or improved treatment options,” said Green.
Green’s dad was the strongest person Craig knew growing up and there wasn’t anything on their family’s
farm he wasn’t able to accomplish. When his lung issues advanced, his activity at home was governed by a
30-foot-long oxygen hose and he had to bring multiple oxygen tanks with him on a simple trip to the grocery
store. On October 22, 2019, Green’s dad passed away. In addition to his dad who suffered from lung
disease, one of Green’s daughters has childhood asthma.
“From children to adults, I don’t want any family to have to be challenged with the care of an individual or to
have to struggle with impacted health and in a worst-case scenario, a premature passing of any loved one,”
said Green. “The more we can learn about lung disease, the better we all can be regarding the symptoms
and treatment.”
In February 2021, Green joined EMC Insurance Companies as a reinsurance claims director. Although he’s
participated in four Climb events, this year’s Climb will be his first with the EMCares Team, which was the
top corporate fundraising team in the 2021 Climb raising over $6,000. The EMCares Team hopes to beat
that total this year and will have over 40 employees, family members, and friends.
“We recently refreshed our Company values, one of which is “Integrity”” said Green. “This team is an
extension of that value in which ‘we do the right thing, always.’ Being a part of this cause fits the ‘doing the
right thing’ subpoint to this value. We climb because we can with the hope of making a difference for others
who can’t.”
Packet Pick-Up + Race Information
PACKET PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS
In order to pick up your race packet and participate in the Fight For Air Climb, participants must
complete the $100 per person fundraising requirement.
Participant race packets will be available for pickup on the following dates at the listed locations:
- Wednesday, May 4 | 9:00am - 5:30pm – American Lung Association Office in Urbandale
- Thursday, May 5 | 9:00am - 5:30pm – American Lung Association Office in Urbandale
- Event Day, Saturday, May 7 | Principal Park starting at 7:30am through the duration of
the event
- All registered climbers (including virtual) will be assigned a bib number and have a
participant race packet.
WHAT’S IN MY PACKET?
- Climb Bib + Timing Chip (do not bend or tear your bib)
- Safety Pins
- Event T-shirt
- Event Sponsor Goodie Bag
FUNDRAISING & DONATIONS
You may turn in cash or check donations at Packet Pick-Up or on Event Day at the registration table.
Please ensure all donations are dropped off in a sealed envelope with climber name, bib and
donation amount clearly printed on the envelope. You can also make a last-minute donation via your
mobile device by visiting FightForAirClimb.org/DesMoines!
TIMING & RESULTS
Each climber will receive a split time for each lap they complete as well as a cumulative time for all
laps completed. Only climbers who complete the Homerun Challenge and climb four laps will be
eligible for awards.
Preliminary race results will be posted at FightForAirClimb.org/DesMoines within 24-48 hours of
the event. You can also download the FFA CLIMB APP to track your steps and your time!
Download the App: FFA Climb App in Apple App Store | FFA Climb App in Google Play
CLIMBER ETIQUETTE
To ensure the safety of all climbers, while climbing please climb on the
right, and pass on the left. You may also step aside into a row to
allow for another climber to pass you. Please make sure to
always announce your presence and your intent to pass a
slower climber. Climbers must FOLLOW DESIGNATED PATH
through the stairs and sections.
To prevent congregating along the route, we ask that you do
not stop to take photos. Instead, there will be DESIGNATED
PHOTO AREAS at the start line (sponsored by Baker Electric)
and finish line (sponsored by Above + Beyond Cancer)
—great background views guaranteed!
Venue Information
RESTROOMS
Restrooms will be open and accessible on the concourse level throughout Principal Park to utilize
before, during, or after your Climb.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Due to planning, city permitting and volunteer requirements necessary to host this event, we will not
postpone due to weather conditions. The Fight For Air Climb will happen RAIN or SHINE (apart from
lightning or severe weather conditions in the area). If a cancellation or alteration takes place, the
American Lung Association will advise participants through various traditional and non-traditional
methods– email, text messaging, Fight For Air Climb Website | Lung Iowa Facebook Page
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical support will be available onsite. All staff and volunteers will have access to contact the
medical team, should you need assistance. If you require medical assistance while on the route,
please notify the nearest volunteer. Our emergency preparedness team will get you the assistance
you need.
PARKING + EVENT ENTRANCE
Please note that there may be road closures downtown and near Principal Park due to the Des
Moines Farmer’s Market and the Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon +5k.
All participants should enter Principal Park at Gate B. You may park in any of the four available
Principal Park lots, parking will be free on event day. See the map below for more information.
SPECTATORS
We are thrilled to welcome back spectators to this year’s event. Spectators, please enter Principal
Park by using the Betfred Sports Lounge entrance on the north side of the facility.
Spectator
Entrance
Participant
Entrance
Course Details + Venue Information Celebrate in the Betfred Sports Lounge Celebrate your climbing achievement with friends and family in the Betfred Sports Lounge! Assorted pastries, Ballpark Baskets, Popcorn, a Full Bar, and Nonalcoholic Drinks will be available for purchase via credit card only. Spectators can watch their loved ones complete the climb by entering through the Betfred Sports Lounge doors and taking the stairs or elevator to the second floor.
Course Details + Finish Line
START TIME Each participant has been assigned an arrival time and approximate start time. This
will be communicated to you on your race packet and via e-mail. If you have questions or issues with
your assigned time, please email EventsIA@Lung.org
View Assigned Start Times at FightForAirClimb.org/DesMoines
START LINE + LINING UP Start Line sponsored by Scott Insurance Services
The Start Line will be located along the first base line, with the line up area near the fountain and
Section ZZ. Join the start line, line-up as soon as you are ready to climb.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE HOMERUN CHALLENGE Climb the 834 steps at Principal Park
up to four times with our new challenge! Please note the signs at the starting line and finish line to
indicate whether you are participating in your first, second, third, or final lap. Climb Route sponsored
by Broadlawns Medical Center, Greater Iowa Credit Union, and Green State Credit Union. View the
full route map on page 5 of this guide.
WATER STATIONS
There will be no formal water stations available along the climb route at Principal Park. There will be
volunteers located throughout the climb route and water bottles available in case of emergency. Water
will be available in bottles only, no cups. We encourage you to bring your own water. Each participant
will receive a bottle of water at the Finish Line.
PLEASE NOTE
- There will be no gear check available at Principal Park on event day.
- For safety reasons, Fight For Air Climb participants are not permitted to carry children or wear
baby carriers while climbing.
- All participants on the climb course must be registered and wearing a race bib.
FINISH LINE Finish Line sponsored by the Iowa Clinic
The Finish Line will be along the third base line, outside the Betfred Sports Lounge. Once you cross
the finish line, don’t forget to grab your official finisher medal!
Awards + Incentives
TIMED AWARDS
- Fastest Friends & Family Team
- Fastest Corporate Team
- Fastest First Responder Team
- Fastest Gym & Fitness Team
- Fastest Individual Climbers, overall and by age
FUNDRAISING AWARDS
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of every climber raising funds to fight lung disease.
Participants and teams who have gone above and beyond will be recognized. Awards will be
announced in June and details will be provided to winners for award pick up. Awards categories
offered are:
- Top Fundraising Friends & Family Team
- Top Fundraising Corporate Team
- Top Fundraising First Responder Team
- Top Fundraising Gym & Fitness Team
- Top Individual Fundraisers
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
EVENT T-SHIRT : All participants that complete the $100 minimum fundraising requirement will
receive a commemorative Fight For Air Climb t-shirt. Shirts can be picked up during packet pick-up at
the times and locations listed on page 2.
EARN NEW CLIMB SWAG : Climbers raising $175 or more will be rewarded with an additional
incentive as a thank you for your hard work. Click here to view the in-person participant fundraising
flyer. Incentive items will be mailed directly to climbers who qualify post-event.
MATCHING GIFTS
Double the impact of your donation! Ask your donors to request a matching gift application from
their personnel or human resources departments! Check to see if your company offers matching
gifts with our matching gift tool!
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
With the generous support of people like you, the American Lung
Association saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today,
our fight is more important than ever. 90 cents of every dollar raised by the
Lung Association goes directly to education, research and advocacy.
90
cents of every
dollar goes to
You make our mission possible. Your participation and fundraising get us
that much closer to achieving our goal: A WORLD FREE OF LUNG our mission.
DISEASE .
Our Work In Action
ASTHMA: Every day, children and adults with chronic asthma try to
minimize and avoid the things that trigger an attack. Although there is no
cure, asthma can be managed, which is where we come in.
The American Lung Association is a recognized authority for asthma health
professionals, school personnel and families who are impacted by the
disease. And so, every day, 365 days a year, thousands of people across
the country turn to us for support and free resources to manage asthma at
home, work and at school. To learn more about the Lung Association’s
resources on Asthma go to Lung.org/Asthma.
LUNG CANCER: Last year, our annual State of Lung Cancer
Report showed that lung cancer survival rates are improving. However, the
report also showed that lung cancer remains the country’s #1 cancer
killer. Curing lung cancer will not be a single event, but a continuous
progression of meaningful breakthroughs over time. Those breakthroughs
are only possible because of the sustained and reliable support from Fight
For Air Climb participants like you. To learn more about the Lung
Association’s efforts on Lung Cancer, go to Lung.org/LungCancer.
COVID-19 is not the first, and it will not be the last respiratory
pandemic that we will face. That’s why we created the COVID-19 Action
Initiative and committed $25 million to end COVID-19 and protect against
future pandemics. By participating in the Fight For Air Climb, you are
helping to PREVENT future outbreaks by investing in respiratory virus
research. PROVIDE free lung health education and masks to those in
need. PROTECT public health by advocating for COVID-19 and flu
vaccines in underserved communities of color. To learn more about our
research and work around COVID-19, go to Lung.org/COVID19
VAPING & TOBACCO: For decades we have been helping people quit
tobacco for good. Now, we’ve leveraged that experience and expertise to
address the alarming youth vaping epidemic through our nationwide Vape-
Free Schools Initiative. One in four teens has vaped, and the number of
middle and high school students using e-cigarettes increased to 5.4 million
in 2019. Vaping can permanently damage lungs. When you participate in
the Fight For Air Climb you support our work to end the youth vaping
epidemic. To learn more about the Lung Association’s work around the
Vaping epidemic go to Lung.org/Quit-Smoking
For more information, please visit FightForAirClimb.org/DesMoines
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