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35 Years of Climbing for a Cure
This year, we celebrate 35 years of firefighters turning every step into hope for blood cancer patients and their families. Join us as we honor the legacy and keep climbing toward a cure.
Registration opens on 9/18 at 0900 PT
About Firefighter Stairclimb
Every year, firefighters from around the world come together to take on the ultimate challenge: climbing the stairs of Seattle's Columbia Center to drive forward the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). With every step, they raise critical funds for lifesaving blood cancer research, free patient support, and advocacy for better healthcare policies.
The Firefighter Stairclimb is the world’s largest on-air stairclimb competition, exclusively for career, volunteer, and retired firefighters. This event is one of a kind, challenging firefighters to climb over 1,300 steps in full turnout gear to honor and support the blood cancer community. It's a tribute to the resilience of both our heroes and the patients and families they're climbing for.
This year, you are part of a powerful new chapter. We are becoming Blood Cancer United—a bold new name and look that reflect the strength and unity of our mission. For this event, you’ll continue to see both the LLS and Blood Cancer United names until climb day in March 2026—but no matter the name, you’re climbing for the same lifesaving cause and the same unstoppable community.
Why Your Support Matters
Every dollar raised through the Firefighter Stairclimb fuels our mission to cure all blood cancers and improve quality of life for patients and their families. These funds help us:
- Enable groundbreaking research worldwide to develop safer and more effective treatments for all types of blood cancers
- Provide free information and resources—such as support groups, help from our blood cancer Information Specialists, and booklets/workbooks for patients, survivors, and caregivers
- Advocate for fairer, more accessible healthcare policies for blood cancer patients
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions.