Rock Climbing Event to Raise Funds for SJCRH

WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2008
Submitted By: Sherwin Mapanoo

A special event for St. Jude Research Hospital will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 am –12 noon and 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. at the New Jersey Rock Gym. The event will raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (SJCRH), the premier center for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.

"St. Jude is the leader in the fight against catastrophic childhood diseases such as leukemia, brain tumors and sickle cell disease," said Barbara Lawrence, coordinator of the event. "Through events like this one, the New Jersey Rock Gym will be supporting the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children from across the country and around the world."

This event will feature an open house, where participants can learn about the world's fasting growing sport, Indoor Rock Climbing. They will experience how indoor rock climbing promotes coordination, balance, muscle development, and self-confidence. New Jersey Rock Gym will be raising funds by offering 2 climbs for $10.00 where the gym staff will be operating the ropes for participants. Come out and have fun learning about our programs for children and adults while supporting St. Jude.

St. Jude Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization, through events such as New Jersey Rock Gym’s open house.

New Jersey Rock Gym is recognized as the area's premier indoor climbing center, featuring state of the art climbing equipment. The gym offers the opportunity for climbers of all abilities to challenge and enjoy themselves in a fun and safe environment.

Source:
www.njrockgym.com