Hello!
I’m excited to be participating in Over The Edge for Adoption Network Cleveland on August 22 — and I’d love for you to join my team!
Over The Edge is an unforgettable event where participants rappel down the side of a downtown building while raising critical funds to support Adoption Network Cleveland’s mission of connecting and empowering individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by adoption, foster care, and kinship care. This year we will be at the AECOM Building at 1300 East 9th Street.
I’m building a team of passionate supporters, and each team member will commit to raising $1,000 to earn their spot “over the edge.” You do not need any rappelling experience — just a willingness to have fun, challenge yourself, and support an incredible cause that changes lives every day.
I hope you’ll consider joining me for this amazing experience.
The event takes place on Friday, August 22, and I promise it will be an inspiring, memorable day filled with excitement, teamwork, and impact.
If you’re interested or want to learn more, please reach out to me. If you are ready to sign up, you can do that here! I would love to have you on the team!
Thank you for considering it and for supporting Adoption Network Cleveland.
Warmly,
Betsie
Go Over The Edge with Adoption Network Cleveland
⭐️Do something DARING for a good cause ⭐️
📅EVENT DATE: August 22nd, 2026
We had such a thrilling time last year going Over The Edge we decided to do it again! This urban rappelling adventure provides a unique experience for our brave participants while, at the same time, raises funds to support continued excellence in program and service delivery for our wonderful Adoption Network Cleveland community.
Among Adoption Network Cleveland's core values is both COURAGE and TRUST -- as well as inclusiveness and collaboration. This is your chance to ask friends and family to COLLABORATE with you to get to your fundraising goal. And guess what -- your friends and family can take the challenge, too -- INCLUSIVITY is a core value, too, don't forget. The only thing that's more fun than you being part of our urban rappelling adventure is if you invite your friends and families to join you!
Last year, we had around 65 rappellers answer the call -- how many will we have this year? And, most importantly, will YOU be one of them?
Do something DARING for a good cause — do it for yourself, someone you love, or someone you've never met. Sign up. Show up. And go Over The Edge to support those impacted by adoption.
Whether you’re seeking a new challenge, want to honor someone
special, or simply believe in our mission, this is your chance to take
a bold step and make a difference.
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🧗PARTICIPATE IN THREE EASY STEPS
STEP ONE: CLICK REGISTER to sign up!
- Easily set up your personal fundraising page.
- Set aside 5-10 minutes to complete this step.
- Your $50 registration fee counts toward your $1,000 and is non-refundable.
- Note: Registrants who have not fundraised beyond the $50 registration fee by August 1, are not guaranteed a rappel spot.
STEP TWO: Reach the $1,000 fundraising minimum by August 1, 2026, to secure your rappel spot and claim your t-shirt.
STEP THREE: Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel Over The Edge with Adoption Network Cleveland!
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NEED HELP GETTING STARTED? We are here to offer pro-tips and guidance for everything from setting up your fundraising page to getting your peer-to-peer fundraising goal reached in time! Attend an upcoming Info Session or feel free to reach out to Sarah at sarah.wolf@adoptionnetwork.org for assistance.
All Info Sessions are scheduled for Thursdays @ 12pm. Registration links:
It is NOT required for you to attend an info session in order to register. These are simply opportunities for you to learn more and perhaps even connect with other Over The Edge participants.
If you are not able to attend any of these info sessions but would still like to chat more about participating in Over The Edge, please connect with Sarah to schedule a time that works with your schedule. Email her directly at sarah.wolf@adoptionnetwork.org or call 216-482-2316 Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
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Got a Go-Pro? Over The Edge safety gear allows for the use of Go-Pros! Feel free to bring yours with you when you rappel.
For other rappeller information and pro-tips, click here.
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ABOUT Adoption Network Cleveland:
Adoption Network Cleveland is an innovative non-profit organization that fulfills otherwise unmet needs for information, advocacy, education, and support for members of the adoption constellation (adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive/kinship/foster parents), youth in foster care, siblings, and related professionals.
Since our founding in 1988, Adoption Network Cleveland has developed a range of effective programs and services designed to meet community needs. We believe adoption is a complex, lifelong, and intergenerational journey for all those whose lives are impacted. Recognizing that a unified voice is a strong voice, Adoption Network Cleveland promotes community awareness and social change by advocating for progressive policies and openness in practice, policy, and law at the local, state, and federal levels.
🌐VISIT adoptionnetwork.org to learn more about our programs, services, and community.
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👏THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS 👏
FEARLESS LEADER SPONSOR
LANDING SPONSOR
Additional THANK YOU to Adoption
Network Cleveland's Corporate Partners
If you are interested in becoming an Over The Edge Event Sponsor or an Adoption Network Cleveland Corporate Partner, please connect with Sarah at sarah.wolf@adoptionnetwork.org.
