Over the Edge for Duke Children's

OVER THE EDGE FOR DUKE CHILDREN’S

Registration now open!

Over the Edge for Duke Children's 
Duke Children's Community Fair 

April 20, 2024 at 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Durham 

Registration now open!

Are you ready to go Over the Edge for Duke Children's? We want YOU to help us reach new heights for Duke Children's! We're looking for brave supporters to raise money for Duke Children's and the chance to rappel down a building in downtown Durham! It may not be for the faint of heart, but it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. Plus, when you participate you pledge to take the leap for the children and families who come to Duke Children's for hope and for healing, and for the physicians, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly to provide the best possible patient care.

This year we'll also be hosting a community fair as part of the Over the Edge fun! Come to downtown Durham between 10am-3pm on April 20, cheer on our brave rappelers, and enjoy face painting, games, and other activities at booths hosted by Duke Children's and Duke Health programs and friend organizations! 

Over the Edge participants who achieve the fundraising goal of $1,000 or more will get to rappel 17 stories down the side of the historic 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham. No experience necessary, but spots are limited!

Support a Duke Children's provider or team!

Duke Children's Over the Edge Community Fair! 

April 20
CCB Plaza, Downtown Durham
10am-3pm
Free and open to the public

Featuring games, facepainting, and activities from partners including Duke Children's Child Life, Duke Live for Life, Book Harvest, Duke Hospital School Teachers, Kendra Scott, and more! 

Stay tuned for more information! 

 HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN EDGER?

Register today!

We want YOU to to help us reach new heights for Duke Children's! We're looking for brave supporters to help raise money for Duke Children's patient care, research, physician education, and the chance to rappel down a building in downtown Durham! It may not be for the faint of heart, but it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. Plus, when you participate you pledge to take the leap for the children and families who come to Duke Children's for hope and for healing, and for the physicians, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly to provide the best possible patient care. 

Take a leap for the children and families who come to Duke Children's for hope and for healing.

Support an Edger or make a donation!

Find an Over the Edge participant to support or donate directly to the event! 

Find an Edger!

 

See photos from 2023!

Hair-raising images from Over the Edge 2023! 

See photos from 2023!

Sponsor our event! 

It takes a lot of courage to rappel down a 17 story building. Our patients and families show courage in the face of adversity every day.

Support Duke Children's mission of world-class clinical care, pediatric research that will change lives, and education that will shape the pediatric providers of tomorrow by sponsoring Over the Edge. Your business will receive community visibility, event perks, and alignment with a cause that supports what matters most: our kids. 

See below to learn more about our sponsorship levels, and contact Julie Watson at julie.watson@duke.edu to become an Over the Edge sponsor today! 

Thank you to our 2024 Over the Edge Sponsors! 

Presenting Sponsor

21c Museum Hotel

 

Rope Sponsor

 

 

Summit Sponsors

       

 

Anchor Sponsors

      

 

Friend of Duke Children's Sponsors

 

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Rope Sponsor
  • Logo and link on our event website 
  • Listed on promotional materials 
  • Logo on event signage 
  • Announcement as rappellers come down your rope 
  • Four rappel slots to go Over the Edge 
  • $10,000 sponsor investment 
Summit Sponsor
  • Logo and link on our event website 
  • Listed on promotional materials 
  • Logo on event signage 
  • Three rappel slots to go Over the Edge 
  • $5,000 sponsor investment 
Anchor Sponsor
  • Logo and link on our event website 
  • Listed on promotional materials 
  • Logo on event signage 
  • One rappel slot to go Over the Edge 
  • $2,500 sponsor investment 
Two individuals are seen from above, rappelling off the side of 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham.

How does it work? Learn more about how you can take the leap for kids at Duke Children's today and be successful in your fundraising efforts! 

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A woman rappels off the side of 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham.

2024 Edgers, we are here to help! Use our fundraising toolkit for tips and advice on how to fundraise for Over the Edge! 

DOWNLOAD FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT
A woman rappels off the side of 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham.

Check out rooftop photos from our 2023 Over the Edge event, taken at the top of 21c Museum Hotel Durham!

See photos from the 21c rooftop!

Important Participant Information

Please note:

All participants must be 18 years of age or older. All minors participating in the cheering zone must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In order to participate you must raise at least $1,000 or pay the difference by the Sunday before the event at 11:59pm. If the $1,000 minimum is not met, the funds are considered a direct donation to Duke Children’s with no refunds being provided.

Over the Edge registration time is not the same as Over the Edge rappel time, we encourage you to plan accordingly. The Over the Edge experience can take between an hour and a half to two hours from registration to exit. We will be in contact closer to the event with logistics around check in and parking. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Watson at julie.watson@duke.edu