CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â Today, the American Lung Association announced the official start of Fight For Air Climb season, which centers around 30 premier stair climb events in iconic buildings and stadiums from Los Angeles to New York City to Miami and dozens of cities in-between. Tens of thousands of people participate each year in support of family, friends and neighbors who fight for every breath. The series kicks off on February 22 and runs through May.
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