10:20am | On Saturday, October 29, Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell will rappel down a 16-floor highrise building as part of “Over the Edge,” a fundraising event for the Special Olympics of Southern California (S.O.S.C.).
Chief McDonnell has volunteered to rappel down the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, however, he must first raise a minimum of $1,000 in pledges. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to help Chief McDonnell reach his goal and help the Special Olympic athletes can click here to visit his event webpage.
Chief McDonnell stated, “The Special Olympic athletes dedicate many long hours of training, and regularly push their own boundaries as they train throughout the year. ‘Over the Edge’ will help raise money and awareness for them, and will also give us a chance to push our own boundaries in the process. I invite the community to join us and cheer us on as we support a very worthwhile cause.”
The rappelling fundraiser will be supervised by trained rappelling professionals and part of an all-day “Celebrate Long Beach” event. “Edgers” will be encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and the event will feature a spirited assortment of food, prizes, and Halloween themed festivities, including a costume contest.
S.O.S.C. athletes compete year-round in a variety of sports throughout Southern California, and the proceeds from “Over the Edge” will help purchase equipment and cover other expenses to support the S.O.S.C. and its athletes.
To learn more about this event, visit www.sosc.org/overtheedge.