Empire State Building Run-Up Presented by Turkish Airlines Powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation - Seite 2

Returning as the official charity of the Run-Up is the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). As a world leader in helping people with physical challenges get access to sports and an active lifestyle, CAF believes that participation in physical activity at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. 

"I'm thrilled to attempt the Empire State Building Run-Up this year for the first time," shared Rudy Garcia-Tolson, Paralympian and CAF Team Member. "I am proud to represent CAF on a team with four other Challenged Athletes, plus 25 fundraisers all committed to CAF's mission. As a double above-knee amputee, stairs have always been very tough for me, so this race is a big challenge that I'm looking forward to conquering."

In addition to Turkish Airlines and CAF race heats, participants in the race include the men's and women's invitational, media, celebrities, New York City real estate brokers, lottery participants and, for the second year, members of the New York City Police Department and the Fire Department of New York.

The Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights will shine in Turkish Airlines' colors, red and white, on the evening of the race in celebration of the event.

About the Empire State Building 
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., is the "World's Most Famous Building." With new investments in energy efficiency, infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects, and the Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions as the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.empirestatebuilding.com, www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, @EmpireStateBldg, www.instagram.com/empirestatebldg, www.youtube.com/esbnyc or www.pinterest.com/empirestatebldg/.