BASE2SPACE CLIMB checked off my Bucket list. THIS IS something I recommend everyone do. Especially because if I did, you can. I Registered with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Foundation when they announced they Opened their coming Event to raise money for ALL Cancers Research. The SEATTLE SPACE CENTER Opens the SPACE NEEDLE stairs to Everyone who registers to Climb 832 steps from the Base to the TOP Observation Floor only Once a year to the public who do the climb. This year it was October 1st. An exciting day starting with the sun out and warm. I climbed under my team PRECIOUS AMIGO'S for my Family and dear friends who have fought, are fighting or Struggling with Cancer. I wore Ribbons with each of their names on these ribbons to Honor them all. I was not climbing for best time, and stepping 1 step at a time most of the way up. however, you can. I did take my time. And enjoyed the fabulous view. Read the notes of interest of this gorgeous Space Needle history posted alone flights past. I could rest along the way up, which there were many many rests!. I did take the snail side of the lane so the fast track well conditioned runners taking at the very least 2 steps at a time had clear room to fast pass me... I even talked to each of the Wonderful Volunteers First Responders located on the different levels of the stairs on the way up, just in case anyone like me needed Oxygen or assistance. Believe me I felt close to asking. Excitement escalated as the number of flights dwindled to announce being nearly at the top. Then deep down strength, energy and joy welled up to the SOUNDS of Encouragement of those waiting to welcome ME to reaching the TOP. I DID IT! I Reached My GOAL! My GOAL is to do better next year. I was given a T-Shirt, a pretty sky blue, a BIBB with my very OWN number, stickers to write personal names to carry on me, given warm wishes and loving guidance to the path leading to the lineup of next WAVE ready to begin the Base2SpaceClimb. I was given a Medal as I came through the opening of the stairs at the TOP! And What a Beautiful panoramic View of Seattle and the Gorgeous Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound. And sharing with 600 others who signed up to give of themselves to and For fighting Cancer of a beloved Family, Friend or self. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. AND where do I sign up for next year? The registration is 100% donated to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Association. Worth every $ donated. I invite you to do this. I will be STEPPIN.