Over The Edge 2019

The Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal and The Child Protection Network have teamed up to go Over The Edge with a two day event held on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th.

You can have the opportunity to rappel off the side of the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomingoton-Normal and The Child Protection Network to help make their missions possible.

On Friday, October 11th the event will begin with media highlighting the rappel of ten community VIPs.

On Saturday, October 12th any individual who raises $1,000 or more will have the opportunity to rappel from the roof of the nine-story Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal.

Not going #OverTheEdge? This event is still for you. There will be a kidz zone, food, drinks, and even more fun right outside the Marriott Hotel in Normal. Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 8am-2pm for a fun day in Uptown!

CLICK HERE to register today!

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