San Francisco First Responders Stair Climb - San Francisco, California - Running

The San Francisco First Responders Stair Climb is a Running race in San Francisco, California consisting of a Stair Climb - 108 Floors/1433 Steps.

The San Francisco First Responders Stair Climb was started to raise awareness and bring support to first responders who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI). We hold this event each year around the time of 9/11 in remembrance of those that gave their lives and those firefighters, police, EMS and dispatchers whose lives are forever affected by exposure to traumatic events. The money raised is used for the administration of the fund and the payment for first responders to attend PTSD programs. We climb to save the lives of those that save ours.

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On a daily basis, Firefighters and Paramedics witness numerous tragic incidents while on duty. This recurrent, cumulative exposure to horrific events is the reason that the Journal of Occupational Health estimates that approximately 20% of Firefighters and Paramedics suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while the general population experiences PTSD at a rate of 3.5%. Treatment options are available, but many are not covered by health insurance, and must be paid for out of pocket. Oftentimes, these costs are prohibitive for the rescuer in need of help.