Rappeling for a cause

At the invitation of a neighbor with a Down Syndrome adult child, I went to photograph a fundraising event to benefit the Special Olympics.  The event involved rappelling down a 15-story building. Just looking up the building (see extra) made my head swim...

Some of the rappelers also included people in charge of the local Special Olympics organization. The kids ranged in ages from early teens (featured as the main blip) to young adults. Families and friends were  on hand to provide for cheers along the way, and the excitement was palpable.  What a feel-good event :)))