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12 from GHFMO climb 1,356 steps in blood cancer fundraiser
Congratulations to your Local 3390 Firefighters!
Twelve members of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One & Local 3390 conquered the 2024 Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 10, with grit and determination, reaching new heights not just in the Columbia Center but in their commitment to making a difference in the fight against blood cancer. Their efforts raised over $21,881 for a cause close to all our hearts.
For those who may not know, the Firefighter Stairclimb is an awe-inspiring event where firefighters ascend 69 floors, 1,356 steps, and 788 feet of vertical elevation at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. They do this all while wearing full bunker gear and air packs weighing around 60 pounds. It’s the world’s largest on-air stair climb competition, symbolizing the strenuous journey that blood cancer patients endure.
All funds raised go directly to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, supporting their mission to find cures for blood cancers.
We are proud of our climbers and their dedication!
Gig Harbor firefighters completed the 2024 Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday at the Columbia Center in Seattle.
A few accomplishments of this years’ climb
- Team Ranking: 39th out of 180 teams (cumulative time of Top 3 climbers)
- Jackson Moseley 16:44 (140th overall out of 1,822 climbers)
- Ryan Shervanick 17:51
- Nick Martin 18:13
- $21,881 total raised by Team Gig Harbor Fire
- Retired Assistant Chief Steve Nixon was a Top 10 overall fundraiser with $11,346
- Climb Team participants: Justin Abts, Scott Booth, Michael Collins, Will Flanagan, Jacob Flick, Jacob Huscroft, Nick Martin, Alison Monda, Jackson Moseley, Steve Nixon, Ryan Shervanick, & Karissa Wagner.
Ryan Shervanick
Gig Harbor Stairclimb Team Captain
Gig Harbor firefighters completed the 2024 Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday at the Columbia Center in Seattle.
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