The Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation (ANF) is excited to announce and host “ATL on STAIRoids” on Sunday, July 16 at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The exciting, interactive charity fundraising event is open to everyone eight years and older. This “climb-with-a-purpose” event welcomes individuals, corporate, and friends and family teams to raise both awareness and funds to support the continued work of the Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. This climb event is dedicated to everyone touched by chronic neurological diseases like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s.
ATL on STAIRoids is family-friendly, where participants can enjoy music, food and beverages, rock climbing for children, and an overall positive atmosphere to enhance corporate culture, teamwork, and camaraderie. But on a serious note, it is designed to fuel awareness; maximize the advancement of disease treatment and diagnosis; and create meaningful pathways to access comprehensive healthcare services, focused on producing the best outcomes at affordable costs.
Roy Rangel, Executive Director says, “Our goal is two-fold. Raise funds and inspire everyone anywhere in the world touched by neurological diseases like MS, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s to highlight brain health.” He added, “We also believe that everyone, regardless of disparities; be it geographic location, socio-economic status, race/ethnicity, should have access to and receive high quality care.”
Dr. Jeffrey English, Medical Director at Atlanta Neuroscience Institute (ANI), says, “There are added benefits to an event like this. Studies show that climbing stairs can be an effective exercise for strengthening muscles, improving balance, and boosting cardiovascular health.”
The fundraising minimum is $250 per participant, and several prize tiers and incentives are available, including game tickets to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC. The Top Fundraiser prize is a…
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