July 28, 2009        

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    

Media Contact:  

 Special Olympics PR Director Holly Claytor 

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         804-726-3025 or 804-370-7916 (cell) 

Registration for River City Rappel opens Friday 

Who'd have guessed rappelling down 25 stories could be so uplifting? 

To date, Special Olympics Virginia hosts the coldest, the heaviest, the longest and the hottest community events 

in the Commonwealth and our fans keep coming back for more.  This Friday, July 31, President Rick Jeffrey, will unveil 

plans for yet another superlative worthy event: the River City Rappel, Richmond's tallest fundraiser.  Event participants 

will be required to raise a minimum of $1,500 for the "privilege" to rappel down a 25-story skyscraper Saturday, Oct. 10.  

Oh, and did we mention that groups can also collectively raise $3,000 to "toss their boss" or leader for a great cause? 

Already, the event has more than 300 followers on Twitter; at least 25 of whom have verbally confirmed 

participation in the event.  Registration for this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be limited, so fans are encouraged to 

register early and begin fundraising in order to meet their goal.  Once their feet are again on solid ground, participants and 

spectators will be able to celebrate their dizzying accomplishment at Richmond's Folk Festival that takes place the same 

weekend. 

Participants interested in registering for October's event or learning more about the "Toss Your Boss" program 

are invited to join us on the 24th floor of the SunTrust Center downtown at 1pm on July 31 for the unveiling of our new 

Web site www.OverTheEdgeVA.com.  Media interested in attending this Friday's Registration Kick Off or signing up to 

be one of our local celebrity participants on Oct. 9 may contact Holly Claytor (PR Director) at 

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 804-726-3025.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@OverTheEdgeRVA) to receive 

additional news and updates throughout the summer! 

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ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA: 

By using sport as a vehicle for social change, Special Olympics Virginia strives to create opportunities for meaningful interaction and self discovery 

for everyone, and the organization's goal is to open the heart and mind of every Virginian to the value and ability of the intellectually disabled.  

Special Olympics Virginia Inc. is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated.  For more information, visit www.specialolympicsva.org. 

ABOUT OVER THE EDGE: 

Over the Edge sends participants who have raised pledges rappelling down an office building in a signature event that is sure to cause a stir. This 

thrilling once-in-a-lifetime experience is a headline-grabbing fundraiser for non-profit organizations.  For more information, visit 

www.overtheedgeusa.com. 

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