After losing her mother due to complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Devora Krischer took action and stepped up. In 2009, CVS/Caremark employee Devora Krischer participated in the American Lung Association in Arizona’s first Fight For Air Stair Climb event. She dedicated her climb to her mother.

Krischer, at age 62, not only climbed the 53 flights of stairs at Renaissance Square in Downtown Phoenix, but also led the CVS/Caremark team to the top team fund raising prize. Her team of five Caremark employees raised over $3,600 to support the lung health programs of the American Lung Association. In 2010 Caremark is stepping up even more to help the American Lung Association succeed in their Fight For Air.

Caremark has adopted the Fight For Air Climb as their company-wide initiative, and will be participating in eleven Climbs nationwide. The Phoenix Climb on November 7 will kick-off Caremark’s efforts, and travel across the country. The offices will be battling for the Caremark Climb Traveling Cup. The Cup will be awarded to the Caremark branch that has the highest number of participants and raises the most funds to help the American Lung Association save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Join the fun and step up on November 7. Get your company to take the challenge to fight for air. For more details call 602-258-7505 or register today at www.climbphoenix.com.