Stair Climb Challenge Sept. 12 to Support Military Heroes

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Saturday, September 12th, hundreds of people will take to the stadium staircases at the Bridgeport Bluefish Stadium at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, to “Brave the Heights” in honor of our brave military and benefit ABRI/Homes for the Brave. 

There are several way people can get support the event:

- Register as a climber and race against the clock or climb a certain amount of stairs. One full lap around the climbing course is 1,000 stairs.

- Register as a virtual climber and just create a fundraising page or team to help support the cause.

- Local companies and individuals can also sponsor a flight of stairs in honor / memory of someone for $100, $250 or $500.

WHERE: Ballpark at Harbor Yard, 500 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

WHEN: Saturday, September 12th, 2015. Registration 10 a.m., climb begins at 11 am

How to Register: $35 to register online:

http://www.crowdrise.com/StepUpForTheBraveClimb

Proceeds from the Step Up for the Brave Stadium Stair Climb Challenge support and impact ABRI's mission.

 

About ABRI/Homes for the Brave - Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute, Inc.:

(ABRI), DBA Homes for the Brave, is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit whose mission reads “With an emphasis on Veterans, we provide the housing and services necessary to help homeless individuals return to a productive and meaningful life.” ABRI currently operates three programs, Homes for the Brave, a 42-bed transitional living facility for male Veterans and non-veterans who are homeless, the Waldorf Supportive Housing Program, a nine-unit permanent supportive housing program for male Veterans, and Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes (FS:FH) is a 15-bed transitional housing program with 10 beds dedicated to homeless female Veterans and five beds when available set aside for their children under five years of age. ABRI provides housing, supportive, and vocational services to help individuals leave homelessness behind. To date, the organization has served over 950 homeless individuals.

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