After a moment of silence and a performance of Amazing Grace on the bag pipes, stair climb participants started their symbolic 110 story climb. CREATE staff handed out American flags to participants as well as firefighters. Many firefighters climbed the entire way in full protective gear, which can weigh up to 100 pounds! The CREATE staff was surely impressed; the most we put on was a hat!
After everyone caught their breath, the CREATE booth was hopping! It was fantastic to meet some of the firemen and women who were trained through CREATE funds and to inform others of the opportunity. Particular shout out to those who stopped by goes to: West Metro Fire Protection District (who hosted the event), Golden Fire Department, Rocky Mountain Fire Academy, Adams County Fire Protection District, Brighton Fire Department and St. Anthony's Emergency Medical Services.
Thanks for including CREATE in this momentous occasion.
For more information on CREATE visit our website at http://coruralhealth.org/programs/create/. You can contact Lakesha Jones, Grant Manager, atlj@coruralhealth.org.