Over the Edge 2011 - Wednesday, September 21st
Thank you to everyone who rappelled, donated and volunteered at Over the Edge! We had another successful year, raising $95,000 for Special Olympics Iowa!
Congratulations to:
Bryan Coffey for being the Top Fundraiser and winning the Experience Des Moines Package!
Amy Witte Huberty for winning the Rappel Exchange in Las Vegas!
Sheriff's Posse team for winning the Gold Medal Extravangza night out!
View photos from the event on Shutterfly
Official Television Sponsor: Building Sponsor:
Presenting Sponsor:
In Kind Sponsors:
Amco Parking ♦ Blank Park Zoo ♦ BOS Contemporary Midwest Cuisine ♦ Bruegger's Bagels at the Kaleidoscope ♦ City of Des Moines ♦ Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling ♦ Des Moines Playhouse ♦ Freeman Decorating ♦ Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau ♦ Lambert & Ewers Smoked Meats ♦ MP Security ♦ Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel ♦ Seven Oaks Recreation ♦ Spaghetti Works ♦ that video guy ♦ TurnKey Promotions ♦ Woodward Fire Deparment
Are You Fan Enough?
Are you a courageous enough fan? Are you a thrill-seeker? Are you looking to add some excitement to your life? Here's a tall challenge for you!
Be one of a few to go Over the Edge for Special Olympics Iowa by rappeling off a 345 ft building, the Financial Center in downtown Des Moines!
Join us on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 and go Over the Edge for Special Olympics Iowa.
Rappelers must raise a minimum of $1,000. Rope times will not be assigned until the requirement is met. Participants will receive an exclusive Over the Edge long sleeve t-shirt. To participate you must weigh a minimum of 110 lbs and a maximum of 300 lbs. Must be 14 years of age* on the day of the event. Click here to view the Participant packet.
*Participants under 18 years of age will need a parent or legal gaurdian present the day of the event to sign the waiver.
It's as easy as ...
1) Register
Register Online and set up your Firstgiving fundraising page.
2) Raise Funds
Use your online fundraising page or collect cash and checks from your network of friends, family and co-workers.
3) Secure Your Rappel Spot
Once you reach the $1,000 minimum fundraising goal, you will be guaranteed a rappel spot and we will contact you to secure a rappel time.
4) Earn Incentives!
Rappellers who raise above and beyond the $1,000 minimum are eligible for some great incentive prizes. View incentives here.
5) Go Over the Edge!
This is a big building, one of the largest in Des Moines. A rappel of 345 feet is huge by anyone’s standards. It is definitely an extreme event and probably a once in a lifetime experience.
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Don't want to go Over the Edge? Support Special Olympics Iowa by donating to a registered rappeller or directly to the Special Olympics Iowa Over the Edge fundraising page.
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Gather your co-workers and Decide who’s getting tossed.
Click here for more information on how to start your campaign to Toss Your Boss!
Your fearless leader may not seem so fearless when it comes to dangling over the side of a 345 foot building. Start a petition and generate excitement in the office so that your boss can’t say no!
Register Online at http://www.firstgiving.com/soiowa
Communicate your team goal
Collectively, you and your team must raise a minimum of $1,000 to Toss Your Boss and we’ll make it easy by providing you with the tools you’ll need to fundraise conveniently.
Raise funds for a great cause and join us at the Financial Center on
September 21 to Toss Your Boss!
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Nervous about your trip Over the Edge? Check out our What to Expect sheet for tips and tricks.
Official Television Sponsor: Building Sponsor:
Presenting Sponsor:
In Kind Sponsors:
Amco Parking ♦ Blank Park Zoo ♦ BOS Contemporary Midwest Cuisine ♦ Bruegger's Bagels at the Kaleidoscope ♦ City of Des Moines ♦ Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling ♦ Des Moines Playhouse ♦ Freeman Decorating ♦ Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau ♦ Lambert & Ewers Smoked Meats ♦ MP Security ♦ Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel ♦ Seven Oaks Recreation ♦ Spaghetti Works ♦ that video guy ♦ TurnKey Promotions ♦ Woodward Fire Deparment