State and regional chapters organized Gift of Adoption Stair Climbs that raised funds and awareness during National Adoption Awareness Month
This November, five Gift of Adoption chapters organized stair climb events to raise both awareness and funds on behalf of children in-need of families.
Stair climbs are fun, engaging events that Gift of Adoption chapter board members are leveraging to engage their communities and generate local interest in the organization.
Gift of Adoption grants help families cover the “last mile” of the adoption process. Stair climbs allow chapter board members and supporters to climb the symbolic “last mile” in a show of support for the children and families our grants serve.
We’re looking forward to continuing to add more stair climbs in additional chapter markets next November.
Gift of Adoption’s Massachusetts Chapter Ascends the Holy Cross Stadium
On November 10, Gift of Adoption’s burgeoning Massachusetts Chapter organized a stair climb at the Holy Cross Stadium in Worcester. The event raised more than $1,300.
Gift of Adoption Illinois Chapter’s High School Jr. Board Reached New Heights in Chicago
High school supporters of Gift of Adoption rallied at Grant Thornton Tower in downtown Chicago and ascended 50 flights to the top of the skyscraper on November 17.
The 4th annual Illinois event raised $11,000, which will help unite four children with their forever families.
Gift of Adoption — Michigan Chapter Climbed to the Top of Southfield Town Center
In Michigan, Gift of Adoption supporters and chapter board members climbed to the top of Southfield Town Center. Fox 2 News Detroit was there to cover the event.
The 3rd annual Michigan stair climb raised $11,000 on behalf of children in-need of loving families.
Gift of Adoption — Texas Chapter Went High Above Houston
In downtown Houston, Gift of Adoption’s Texas Chapter organized a climb to the top of the historic Esperson building. KPRC-TV, Houston’s local NBC affiliate, reported on the event.
Wisconsin and Ohio Stepped Up on National Adoption Day
Two additional events helped generate interest in local chapters and raise funds for the organization. In Madison, Wisconsin, Gift of Adoption’s Wisconsin Chapter climbed to the top of Ovation 309, a residential building in the heart of the state capital.
Gift of Adoption — Wisconsin Chapter members and supporters climbed to the top of Ovation 309
Gift of Adoption’s Ohio Chapter, meanwhile, organized a climb to the top of Rhodes Tower in downtown Columbus.
Volunteers and Sponsors Made These Events Possible
Our state and regional chapters make it possible for Gift of Adoption to execute and grow our mission: uniting children with caring, loving families and providing them with the stability and care they need to thrive.
We’re tremendously thankful for all of the volunteers, donors and sponsors that made these events possible. It’s thanks to their generous gifts of time and resources that Gift of Adoption is able to raise money and fund adoption assistance grants.
We’d especially like to thank American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation for their overarching sponsorship of all of the Stair Climb events across the country.
If you’d like to join Gift of Adoption in uniting children with their forever families this holiday season, consider connecting with a state or regional chapter near you. There are a number of ways that people of all ages and abilities can get involved. We hope to hear from you soon!