“Over The Edge” Rappelling Event Kickoff Party at The Heights Center
The Heights Foundation will host a kickoff party for their “Over The Edge” rappelling event on Wednesday, October 5 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary beer, sangria and soft drinks will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to try on rappelling equipment, ask questions, view rappelling videos and register to go Over The Edge.
Fort Myers, FL, September 28, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Heights Foundation will host a kickoff party for their “Over The Edge” rappelling event on Wednesday, October 5 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary beer, sangria and soft drinks will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to try on rappelling equipment, ask questions, view rappelling videos and register to go Over The Edge.
“Over The Edge” is a rappelling event that will take place Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 to support The Heights Center’s School Success program for at risk children in the Harlem Heights neighborhood.
“Over The Edge gives participants the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community in exchange for the experience of a lifetime,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation. “The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average. The goal of our School Success program is to ensure our kids have the necessary support and tools to succeed in school.”
The first 80 individuals who raise a minimum of $1,500 have the opportunity to rappel down The Hyatt. Participants can form teams with co-workers, friends or family, or combine efforts and “Toss their Boss” Over The Edge. The fundraising minimum can be raised through any combination of donations. Online pages are available for registration to ensure safe and secure transactions.
Sponsorships that include VIP benefits including preferred spots to go Over The Edge and inclusion in event marketing are also available.
Local celebrities and media personalities will rappel on Saturday, November 12 and the main event will take place on Sunday, November 13. Spectators are invited. The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is located at 5951 Silver King Boulevard in Cape Coral. Standing 19 stories tall, The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Caloosahatchee River and Tarpon Point Marina.
For sponsorship information, to register or to donate to a rappeller, visit www.heights-overtheedge.com or call (239) 482-7706.
About the Heights Foundation and The Heights Center
The Heights Foundation works to build self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts. The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 70% Hispanic, 20% African-American, and 8% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families are not able to easily access family support services located in downtown Fort Myers, and benefit greatly from programs located within the neighborhood.
“Over The Edge” is a rappelling event that will take place Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 to support The Heights Center’s School Success program for at risk children in the Harlem Heights neighborhood.
“Over The Edge gives participants the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community in exchange for the experience of a lifetime,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation. “The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average. The goal of our School Success program is to ensure our kids have the necessary support and tools to succeed in school.”
The first 80 individuals who raise a minimum of $1,500 have the opportunity to rappel down The Hyatt. Participants can form teams with co-workers, friends or family, or combine efforts and “Toss their Boss” Over The Edge. The fundraising minimum can be raised through any combination of donations. Online pages are available for registration to ensure safe and secure transactions.
Sponsorships that include VIP benefits including preferred spots to go Over The Edge and inclusion in event marketing are also available.
Local celebrities and media personalities will rappel on Saturday, November 12 and the main event will take place on Sunday, November 13. Spectators are invited. The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is located at 5951 Silver King Boulevard in Cape Coral. Standing 19 stories tall, The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Caloosahatchee River and Tarpon Point Marina.
For sponsorship information, to register or to donate to a rappeller, visit www.heights-overtheedge.com or call (239) 482-7706.
About the Heights Foundation and The Heights Center
The Heights Foundation works to build self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts. The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 70% Hispanic, 20% African-American, and 8% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families are not able to easily access family support services located in downtown Fort Myers, and benefit greatly from programs located within the neighborhood.
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The Heights Foundation
Elly Hagen
239-994-3927
www.heightsfoundation.org
Elly Hagen
239-994-3927
www.heightsfoundation.org
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