CLEVELAND — The American Lung Association is launching a new calendar to commemorate the annual Fight For Air Climb that takes place across the United States each year.
Annually, Cleveland firefighters climb Key Tower with more than 45 pounds of gear to raise money for the event, but this year, the American Lung Association is switching things up.
Local firefighter, Zach Lapuh will represent the Cleveland team, which has raised more than $30,000 for the American Lung Association over 10 years, in the calendar advocating for lung health.
“I climb the Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb every year to raise awareness of lung disease, which a lot of firefighters suffer from after years of inhaling smoke fighting fires,” Lapuh said. “I’m grateful that the Lung Association’s calendar raises money to help support firefighters’ lung health.”
The $20 Calendars are now available for pre-order and will be delivered in October, and feature firefighters from all across the U.S.
"Respiratory diseases remain a significant health issue for firefighters and emergency responders," a press release from the organization says, "The Lung Association mission hits close to home with firefighters because of increased exposure to gases, chemicals and smoke in the line of duty. This exposure may result in the development of chronic issues, including lingering cough, hoarseness, asthma, and allergies and in more extreme cases, lung or bronchial cancer."
For more information on the Fight For Air Climb and the calendar, click here.
