Hustle Chicago stair climb

Mark your calendars! The 30th Annual Hustle Chicago Stair Climb will be Sunday, February 21, 2027.

Get ready for a day of climbing and community to support Respiratory Health Association's mission of healthy lungs and clean air for all.

Thanks to a village of climbers, volunteers, sponsors, and donors, Hustle Chicago raised more than $800,000 for healthy lungs and clean air. Because of YOU, Respiratory Health Association can serve more individuals and families impacted by lung disease and advocate for clean air, so everyone breathes easier.
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A special shout out to our top 3 individual fundraisers:

#1) Steve Ferkau, a double-lung and kidney transplant recipient, led team Kari’s Klimbers for their 24th Hustle Chicago!

#2) Christopher Fry completed his 20th climb, leading Team Lockton Companies - Hustle's top fundraising team!

#3) Barry Levenstam, RHA Board Member and one of the leaders of Team Jenner & Block, has climbed for more than two decades in honor of his daughter who has asthma.

Thank you to Alliant Credit Union for supporting Hustle Chicago® and helping welcome climbers at the finish line!

The towels they provided were the perfect way to cool down and celebrate after conquering all 1,632 steps. We appreciate their support in helping make this year’s climb such a great experience for participants.

Huge thanks to DUDE Wipes for partnering with us on the 2026 climb!

We loved having Dude Wipes featured at our Finish Line and After Party, and it was even better seeing a team from Dude Wipes take on the stairs right alongside our climbers!

Thanks for supporting the event and the fight for clean air and healthy lungs!

A huge thank you to Gatorade for helping power Hustle Chicago®! ⚡💧

From the first step to the 94th floor, climbers stayed refreshed thanks to Gatorade products available throughout event day and after party. We appreciate their support in helping our participants stay energized while climbing for healthy lungs and clean air.

Thank you to Endeavor Health for another year sponsoring Hustle Chicago® stair climb! Their partnership (and the work they do every day!) brings us one step closer to a world where everyone breathes easier.

Shoutout to another incredible group of corporate climbers taking on Hustle Chicago® this year 👏

We’re proud to recognize Wipfli, Loyola University Chicago, Related Midwest, Duane Morris LLP, Jenner & Block, and Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, for stepping up in support of healthy lungs and clean air for all. Your energy, teamwork, and commitment help make this event stronger every year.

Corporate groups play a huge role in moving our mission forward, and we can’t wait to see you climb all 1,632 steps together at Hustle Chicago® 💙

Hustle Chicago® would not be the same without the support of our corporate climbers 👏

Shoutout to American Public Works Association, Flood Testing Labs, Inc., Arch Insurance, and UChicago Medicine for rising to the challenge and backing clean air and lung health!

We’re excited to cheer you on as you tackle the 1,632 steps and make an impact together!