Going over the edge for CF

On Nov. 23, you can catch James Spann and other local celebrities rappelling over the edge of the One Federal Place Building in downtown Birmingham.

For the inaugural Laps for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Goes Over the Edge, participants will raise pledges for Laps for CF in exchange for the experience of rappelling the landmark building.

Laps for CF will use funds raised to support all areas of need for CF treatment, research, care and improved quality of life. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Nov. 1.

Confirmed “edgers” include “Speedy” Wilburn, Greg Burgess and Michael “Helmsey” Helms of the Rick & Bubba show and ABC 33/40 meteorologist James Spann. 

Laps for CF was created in 2003 by Mountain Brook native Emily Schreiber. Schreiber was diagnosed with CF in January of 2003 at age nine. Although a surprise to her and her family, she confronted her condition with determination and resolve, putting together her first CF fundraising event, dubbed Laps for CF, only six weeks after her diagnosis. An avid swimmer for years, Emily’s idea for the fundraiser focused on individuals pledging dollar amounts for each lap she would swim. 

What began as a local swim fundraiser is now a successful CF nonprofit with a variety of local, state and national events and has raised more than $2.5 million for CF treatment and research. 

Contact Lauren Lambert at 871-9140 or lauren@lapsforcf.org for more.