The Curious Englishman In New York: Day 167

For the last five years, the Rockefeller Centre has opened its stairway to those who dare run up it as fast as they can, all in aid of the MS Society. I have chosen to Climb to the Top of the Rockefeller Centre, simply because I can. Having MS takes this choice away from you. Multiple Sclerosis will make the decision whether you can walk, never mind run.

Someone that is very close to me was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a few years ago. When this opportunity arose, my only answer was to say yes. I want to do something for the people who have been diagnosed and prevent more people from learning what it is like to have MS.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use the funds collected from Climb to the Top, to not only support research for a cure, but also to provide programs which address the needs of people living with MS today. Because I have chosen to climb for those who sometimes can't and because of the people who choose to donate to Climb to the Top, the MS Society are getting closer to the hour when no one will have to hear the words, "You have MS."

Your generous donations will go a long way in the prevention, cure and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. You can donate safely and securely at my donation page;

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/alexlee

I have summarized a few facts about the event and what I hope to achieve below;

• Event Date: March 3rd 2013

• Fundraising Target: $660

• Days to event: 29

• No of Stairs: 1,215

• No of flights of stairs: 66

• Fastest Time: 8 minutes

• Target Time: 15 minutes

• Target number of stairs per minute: 81