Participants raised nearly $150,000 for lung health research for the 17th annual Fight for Air Climb on Saturday morning.

Hundreds of people climbed more than 700 steps Saturday morning at the 16th annual Fight for Air Climb event in downtown Jacksonville to support people battling lung disease.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of people embraced the climb Saturday morning in efforts to help end lung cancer and lung diseases. This is the American Lung Association’s 13th annual “Fight For Air Climb,” which includes a combination of ramps and stairs at TIAA Bank Field. They have their own stories and climb for their friends and loved ones who suffer from lung cancer and lung diseases. Ad“Whether it’s asthma, lung cancer, or other lung conditions, a lot of people are really here to promote lung health in our community and to honor and memorialize those that they love,” Hughes said. The funds will support research, education and advocacy for anything from lung cancer to clean air.