Rappelers go ‘Over the Edge’ to raise money for Special Olympics Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily)— Do you have what it takes to go ‘Over the Edge’ and face a challenge for a good cause?

On Saturday, Special Olympics Arizona held its annual fundraiser, and participants geared up to go ‘Over the Edge’—rappelling 27 stories down Phoenix CityScape.

This year, around 80 people registered to rappel down the building, facing their fears or taking on a new challenge—something Special Olympics athletes do daily.

“Every day, Special Olympics Arizona athletes are getting out of their comfort zone and overcoming obstacles whether it be going to practice or making friends or whatever it may be. They’re putting themselves out of their comfort zone every single day, and so this is an opportunity for the community to do the same thing,” said Tarren Kramer with Special Olympics Arizona.

This year’s fundraiser was open to the public. Once registered, participants were asked to raise $1,000 for a guaranteed rappel spot. The $1,000 represents the cost to support two Special Olympic athletes for a full year.

“It’s a really incredible way for the community to come together and really just show that the athletes are being seen, that they understand that it’s hard and that every day can be different, but they’re here to support the athletes and do what they can to raise awareness and do what they can to be part of the community,” said Kramer.

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