About Step Up for Recovery
Event Details
Location: Orrington Plaza @ 1603 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Registration opens at 8 AM.
Participants will begin to climb at 9 AM.
Climbers of all abilities, ages 5 and above, are encouraged to participate! Climb the 20 stories to the top at your own pace. For those in need of a greater challenge, climb more than once. (The record is at 13!)
The first group of participants will begin the climb at 9 AM. This is for climbers looking to time themselves and run competitively. At 9:15 we will begin releasing teams and at 9:30 we will begin releasing individuals. Climbers will be dispersed in groups of 5 and released in waves. Plan to arrive a little earlier than you hope to climb to register and pick up your t-shirt and bib number.
We will provide all climbers with plenty of water-- stations will be available every 5 floors, and snacks will be provided at the end of your climb.
Stick around for bagels, coffee and the drawing of our raffle prizes, generously donated by local businesses!
Parking & Transportation
We open the Orrington Plaza parking lot for all our participants, so parking is free! Street parking and other parking garages are also available; the Sherman Plaza Self Park is steps away from Orrington Plaza. Orrington Plaza can be reached easily via the Purple line and Metra's Union Pacific North line toward Kenosha off the Davis St. stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the climb be timed?
Although we will not be timing the climb, we invite participants to time themselves and climb competitively. Competitive climbers will be released at 9:00 AM before everyone else.
Is there a fundraising minimum?
Any support you raise is a great help to ensuring there is access to quality addiction treatment to all in need!
Is the event at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston?
The Orrington Plaza is the office building located next to Next of Kin/Kinship in downtown Evanston. The address is 1603 Orrington Ave.
About PEER Services
PEER Services has been providing community-based addiction prevention and treatment services to residents of northern Cook County since 1975. We are committed to reducing stigma, treating all our clients with dignity and providing high-quality and affordable treatment to teens and adults. We never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay!
We are a non-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductibe as permitted by law. Proceeds from this event will provide treatment scholarships for teens and adults seeking help for their addiction.
To learn more about PEER and to see our full list of services, visit our website at peerservices.org.
Questions? Looking to volunteer?
Please reach out to us by emailing stepupforrecovery@gmail.com or calling 847.492.1778.