Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 8/16/2006 at 8:48 pm said: 8:39 update: Jim is at 78,190 and just stopped for a break. We are monitoring his vital signs with every break to mak sure (as best we can) that it is safe for him to continue. His vitals are still very strong and he is off for another set. He should make the 10:00 news channels (WTHR, WRTV, Fox 59). The crowds should die after 10:00pm and some good chatter from you guys might be just the thing-so let's here it from you night owls;) 66,000 stairs. The equivalent of over 35 runs up the Empire State Building. Just short of 9 vertical miles. All in one 24 hour period. On August 16th 2006, I (Jim Campbell) will attempt(!) to break the worlds' record by exceeding those totals. This will be organized into a charity fund raiser and I hope to obtain the support of several local businesses in my fire district. There are several charities this will help, including the Stehlin.org (Cancer research & the main beneficiary of the Houston Hot Sauce Festival), the Gainsville (FL) Hope Lodge, the LTG Tim Maude Foundation (my bro-in-law killed on 9-11), the Jim Cleek Scholarship Fund (a fellow firefighter on my dept who died of cancer), and the YMCA where I hope to do the attempt. Other charities can/will be added as the top 'donor getters' direct. I'm sure not going to do this just for the heck of it Individuals will be able to donate based on per 1,000 stairs acheived or the number of hours on the machine. Corporations can sponsor blocks of time & hang whatever banners & take whatever photos or video they care to in promoting their product. ALL monies donated (100%) will be redistributed to charity. The books will be open for inspection for anyone who feels the need. I would like to write a check or two on behalf of the HSB to any/all of the named charities or any other that folks can come to an agreement on. A 'name that charity' contest? I'm open to suggestions and will defer to Nick as final arbitrator. Nick has graciously and generously (as always!) agreed to establish an account so that blog members may donate. I might be a bit premature in announcing this maybe, but I'm likely to be a bit unavailable for comment as I hit the training pretty hard these next few months. Thought I'd better explain in advance why orders & emails might be a bit slow in getting answered Wish me luck (just don't expect a reply , or even better, make a donation when the details are posted Anybody on the blog specialize in knee replacements? Jim Campbell - Owner, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer Mild to Wild Pepper & Herb Co(R) Lieutenant, Engine 111 Local 416, Indianapolis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit our website! www.CanadianSpiceMarket.com