Wakeman Boys & Girls Club (WBGC) will host its annual Over The Edge urban rappelling event on October 26, 2024 at the M&T Bank Headquarters (850 Main Street) in Bridgeport, CT.
The event will feature participants rappelling down the side of the 248-foot-tall building to support WBGC in delivering programs that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles and character & leadership.
Participation in the event is open to the public and no rappelling experience is needed. Training will be provided the day of the event. Those under 18 must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian to participate. Participants have historically represented different groups: youth members and their families, long-time friends and supporters, sponsors, and pure thrill seekers. It will be a fun day of cheering on participants, with food, music and more.
Participants are asked to raise $1000 in advance of their rappel. Teams may also be formed to pool their raised funds and increase their impact.
In the spirit of Halloween, participants can choose to wear a costume and participate in a costume contest as part of their rappelling experience.
“Our goal is to raise $100,000 for Wakeman BGC’s kids,” stated Sarah Motti, Director of Development for WBGC. “We hope to see both returning and new faces out there this year. It’s a life-changing experience for our rappelers, and the funds we raise will directly support our programs,” Motti added.
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is grateful for the generous support of M&T Bank (Presenting Sponsor), EMCOR (Rising To the Challenge Sponsor) and Turner Construction (Ropes Sponsor). To learn about additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Alexis Shivers, Assistant Director of Development, at ashivers@wakemanclub.org or 203/908-3381 x201.
To register for or donate to Wakeman BGC’s Over The Edge, please click here.
Over The Edge is a national organization whose mission is to help other non-profit organizations host urban rappelling fundraising events.
