Charlotte Skips the Elevator and Takes the Stairs on January 8 for National Take the Stairs Day

People across the Charlotte metro area and the country are skipping the elevator and taking the stairs on National Take the Stairs Day on January 8 for clean air and healthy lungs. It’s an opportunity to promote a healthy activity and register for the American Lung Association’s premier stair-climbing event, the Fight For Air Climb Charlotte, at The VUE on Saturday, March 29.

In honor of National Take the Stairs Day, the Lung Association is encouraging everyone to take the stairs for lung health. Taking the stairs is a step toward healthier lungs and a healthier lifestyle. It can improve balance and coordination and help to strengthen major muscle groups. By participating in the Fight For Air Climb Charlotte, the community can turn stair-climbing into a healthy habit while also supporting the nearly 1.7 million North Carolinians living with lung disease, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

“Take advantage of the fresh start effect by skipping the elevator on National Take the Stairs Day and begin stair-climbing as a healthy habit this year. It’s a full body workout, and your lungs will thank you!” said Jessica Graham, member of the Lung Association’s North Carolina Leadership Board and founder and CEO of Fionix Consulting. “We’re also inviting our community to take it a step further by joining us for the Fight For Air Climb Charlotte on March 29. There’s no better feeling than conquering The VUE’s 984 stairs alongside friends and neighbors—all while raising critical funding to support people who fight for every breath.”

The Fight For Air Climb supports the work of the Lung Association to defeat lung cancer, champion clean air for all, improve the quality of life for those living with lung disease and their families, and create a tobacco-free future. Join hundreds of participants from across the Charlotte area, including families, friends, first responders and corporate teams for this fun and exciting event. For more information, and to register, visit ClimbCharlotte.org.