The Arc Erie County New York, a not-for-profit organization that supports children and adults with disabilities and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive quality services, announced today it is teaming up with a special events company, Over The Edge, to host “Over the Edge for The Arc Erie County.” The fundraising event will give 44 participants the opportunity to rappel down the tallest building in the City of Buffalo, Seneca One Tower, on Wednesday, June 14.
In order to be one of the 44 thrill-seekers rappelling down the 529 feet from the top of Seneca One, participants will be required to raise at least $2,000 in advance of the event. Proceeds will go toward The Arc Erie County’s goal of raising $100,000 to support a variety of its vocational, clinical, educational, residential and habilitative services.
“We could not be more thrilled to participate in this fundraiser and to bring this larger-than-life event to one of the most exciting new buildings in Buffalo, helping spread awareness as far as we can to show our community and beyond how they can support our important mission,” said Doug DiGesare, CEO, The Arc Erie County New York. “The Arc Erie County has been dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities for more than 70 years, and it’s through the help of fundraisers like ‘Over the Edge for The Arc Erie County’ that we’re able to help the individuals we serve reach their full potential and experience incredible accomplishments.”
The fundraising event will also include an all-day “Party in the Plaza” celebration from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring music, food trucks special guest appearances by the Buffalo Bandettes, and more.
Registration to sign up as a fundraiser is currently open, with rappelling slots still available. For more information, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.arceriecounty.org/over-the-edge.
About The Arc Erie County New York
Established in 1951, The Arc Erie County New York provides programming addressing a broad range of needs within the developmental disability community: shelter, education, family support, service coordination, legal services/advocacy, children’s programming and vocational services. All services are geared to enable these members of our community with the ability to attain personal goals and acquire valuable skills that will help them become more productive and self-sufficient members of our Western New York community. To learn more, visit www.arceriecounty.org.
About Over The Edge
Over The Edge is a special events company that provides signature urban rappelling events for nonprofit organizations anywhere in North America. Business leaders, individuals and community members are invited to raise donations in exchange for the experience of going Over The Edge of a local building and rappelling down the side of the building. Over The Edge has raised over $70 million for nonprofits around the world.
