Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) Raises $86k with Over The Edge Rooftop Rappel

82 individuals brave 18-story descent to raise funds and awareness for BBBSCR youth mentoring programs 

Harrisburg, PA (October 17, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) took the community to Harrisburg’s skyline with Over The Edge, a rooftop rappelling adventure fundraiser.

On Friday, October 4^th, over 80 daring participants climbed to the roof of Market Square Plaza in downtown Harrisburg and braved a 200-foot rappel down the face of the building in support of the youth mentoring organization.

“We soared past our goal this year, and the timing could not have been any better; our services increased 53 percent over the last year, and we are extending our reach into 2 counties. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, participants, donors and volunteers who helped us raise $86,782, with donations still coming in, and filled every available rappel spot,” shared Mary Murphy, BBBSCR VP of Development.

As they prepared for their exhilarating ascent to new heights, many participants surpassed their fundraising goals.

“Every dollar makes a difference, keeping our programs going and growing – creating life-changing friendships and empowering youth to dream BIG!” says Murphy.

The event brought the community together, strengthening the network of support for over 1,000 young people across the organization’s 7-county service area.

Over The Edge was made possible thanks to the generosity and dedication of individual rappelers and corporate sponsors including Presenting Sponsor, Fleet Repair Solutions, LLC.

“We are so proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters,” says Dan Kemmerer, President & CEO, Fleet Repair Solutions, LLC. “We opened this opportunity to our Dallas branches, to our Atlanta branches and to employees throughout the United States to support an incredible organization.”

“We are deeply grateful to Fleet Repair Solutions for sponsoring Over The Edge and investing in the potential of our youth,” says Murphy.

Ten rappelers from Fleet Repair Solutions descended the ropes to the cheers of their families, friends and coworkers, creating a vibrant finale for the event. Kemmerer and his team are passionate about providing mentorship to local youth, helping them to build confidence and reach their potential.

“There are so many kids that want to be Littles that are looking for someone in their lives to show them what’s available out there,” says Kemmerer. “I really hope that us being able to donate a little and to go Over The Edge with a few of our employees will help bring attention to the need that’s here.”

BBBSCR will continue accepting donations through November for their Over The Edge fundraiser at: tinyurl.com/OTE2024.

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters and how you can get involved, please visit CAPBIGS.ORG.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters                                      

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. For over 40 years, BBBSCR has kept its promise by expertly crafting and maintaining compatible mentoring matches between Littles (at-risk youth) and Bigs (mature volunteers) in the Capital Region. Our commitment includes using evidence-based best practices to achieve personalized outcomes and supporting matches throughout their life (one to ten years). Contributions in all forms are vital to fulfilling the agency’s mission. BBBSCR is a 501(c)(3) charity, registered with the PA Bureau of Charities, and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. For more information, visit the BBBSCR website at capbigs.org.

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