Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region goes "Over the Edge" in Downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
10/06/2017 10:26 AM
What: "Over the Edge"
Where: Market Street Plaza
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
When: Friday, October 13, 2017
Rappelling begins at 9:00 a.m.
Special Guest Speakers 11:30 a.m.
"Bigs in Blue" and PA State Police kicik-off: 12:55 p.m.
Details:
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is hosting, "Over the Edge," a new and excitting fundraiser, in the heart of downtown Harrisburg. Participants will rappel down the front of the 18-story, 200 foot Market Square Plaza Building to raise funds for and awareness off Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.
2. Beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m., special guest speakers will address the crowd. Special guests include Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse, Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, Vibra Healthcare CEO Brad Hollinger, Paul Perini of Belco Community Credit Union, Corporal Adam Reed of the PA State Police, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region CEO Maddie Young. VIP Rappelling by Comm. Hartwick, Harrisburg PD's Corporal Joshua Hammer, and Harrisburg Fire Chief Enterline.
3. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region will kick-off the brand new "Bigs in Blue" partnership with the PA State Police.
Photographs: Photogrpahy and video recording is permitted. To obtain entry to the Bravo Group Sky Deck directly opposite the rappelling, please contact bhouser@capbigs.org for coordination.
Interviews: Guest speakers and Pennsylvania State Police "Bigs in Blue" will be available following conclusion of the kick-off (1:00 p.m.). Please contact bhouser@capbigs.org for coordination.
Reference
Bethany Houser
717-236-0199
