Climb for Life- A Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11
Localingua participated in the Houston CF- Climb for Life- A Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
On Sunday, September 11, 2011, Houston went vertical as the community took on the stairs at the CF Climb For Life to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Teams from the Houston Business Community, Houston Fire Department and local individuals took on the 39 flight challenge to the top of Marathon Oil Tower in the fight to cure cystic fibrosis, and to honor the Firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
Localingua had representation in this community outreach event through one of their employees, who received support through donations from Localingua staff. Following the climb, a commemorative ceremony honoring the 9/11 Heroes was held, with recognition to the Houston Firefighters. “It was very rewarding to help in such an important cause” said our climber, Ismenia Interiano-Fletcher. “The fact that the Firefighters made the climb with 60 to 70 pounds of gear, gave me the will to go all the way, and the following ceremony was very moving. It was a great experience”.
Cystic fibrosis is a devastating genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. More than ten million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Advances continue to be made in finding a cure.
Our staff member, Ismenia Interiano-Fletcher, second from left, with other climbers and some members of the Houston Fire Department
