Be BOLD and take the following steps for an experience of a lifetime:

1. Commit to raising a minimum of $1,000 to go Over The Edge on Saturday August 21.

2. Click on the"Register as an Individual"  button above and fill the form out as directed.

3. Upon completion of this form you will pay a registration fee deposit of $21. This secures a spot to rappel.

4. Once your registration is submitted you will receive an email directing you to create your own personalized fundraising page. (BBBSMV can help you with creating this page as needed, which you can share with friends, co-workers, family members and others).

5. Utilize your fundraising page, as well as social media, texting, emailing, and engaging your workplace & co-workers to help raise funds. You will be on your journey to raising your minimum and potentially more within no time!

The deadline for raising the money is August 10th, 2021. If you have not raised all your money at that point, we will ask for your credit card to charge the difference between what you have raised and your $1,000 minimum goal. 

Upon reaching your goal you will rappel down the 11-story Hotel Blackhawk on Saturday, August 21, 2021. (It’s very safe and safety experts from Over The Edge USA will be there to coach, guide and support you). You will receive training on the ropes on Event Day.

1. Commit to raising a minimum of $1,750 between you and your partner to go Over The Edge on Saturday, August 21.

2. Click on the "Register as an Individual/Daring Duo" button above and fill the form out as directed.

3. Upon completion of this form you will pay a registration fee deposit of $42. This secures a spot to rappel for you and your partner to rappel.

4. Once your registration is submitted you will receive an email directing you to create your own personalized fundraising page. Your page should have a photo of each of you or one together. You will use the same URL link to fundraise. (BBBSMV can help you with creating this page as needed, which you can share with friends, co-workers, family members and others).

5. Utilize your fundraising page, as well as social media, texting, emailing, and engaging your workplace & co-workers to help raise funds. You will be on your journey to raising your minimum and potentially more within no time!

The deadline for raising the money is August  10th, 2021. If you have not raised all your money at that point, we will ask for your credit card to charge the difference between what you have raised and your $1,750 minimum goal. 

Upon reaching your goal you will rappel down the 11-story Hotel Blackhawk on Saturday, August 21, 2021. (It’s very safe and safety experts from Over The Edge USA will be there to coach, guide and support you). You will receive training on the ropes on Event Day.

STOP, COLLABORATE, AND SIGN UP YOUR “FEARLESS LEADER TEAM”: 

This is a great avenue to get a team of co-workers, friends or club members together.  The team fundraises together through a shared fundraising page then go OVER THE EDGE together (two people will rappel at the same time). 

Here’s how to get started:

1. Commit to raising a minimum of $2,000 to send one person Over The Edge on Saturday, August 21. Additional rappellers from the same group or company are an additional $750 each.

For example: 4 rappellers from the same group/company would have to raise $4,250.

2. Click on the "Join or Start – Fearless Leader Team"  button above and fill the form out as directed. You will receive promo codes once you register your team. The promo codes will be used for any additional person who wants to join the team and help raise money to go over the edge.

3. Upon completion of this form you will pay a registration fee deposit of $64. This deposit covers one or multiple rappellers and secures your spot to rappel. Your deposit goes towards your minimum.  

4. Once your registration is submitted you will receive an email directing you to create your own personalized fundraising page. (BBBSMV can help you with creating this page as needed, which you can share with friends, co-workers, family members and others).

5. Utilize your fundraising page, as well as social media, texting, emailing, and engaging your workplace & co-workers to help raise funds. You will be on your journey to raising your minimum and potentially more within no time!

The deadline for raising the money is August 10th, 2021. If you have not raised all your money at that point, we will ask for your credit card to charge the difference between what you have raised and your $2,000 minimum goal. 

Upon reaching your goal you will rappel down the 11-story Hotel Blackhawk on Saturday, August 21, 2021. (It’s very safe and safety experts from Over The Edge USA will be there to coach, guide and support you). You will receive training on the ropes on Event Day.

Bring your Team cheerleading section! Get decked out in team gear and show support for the courageous effort being made by going Over the Edge for Kids’ Sake!

Big Brother Joe Moralez and Little Rodolfo take an adventure together!

Rodolfo and I were at the edge of the Blackhawk Hotel ready to rappel down eleven stories. We had been coached, trained and equipped for the exhilarating challenge. Rodolfo’s breath came quickly as he checked his equipment one last time. I could see excitement in his eyes and body language. I maintained my bearing; although I will admit I was slightly excited and nervous, even as a veteran rappeller. You still get a rush every time.  I was especially excited for Rodolfo, because it was his first time. With encouragement and direction from the master rappel coach, we were ready to go for it.

Rodolfo and I looked each other in the eye and I felt his gratitude, not only for the rappelling but also for our journey as brothers.  We leaned back and almost simultaneously shouted, “Go for it, hermano (brother)”. I went first to show the way, and he followed cautiously but with enthusiasm. All the way down, I continued to encourage him. About a quarter of the way down the building, he picked up speed and confidence. He was on his way.

Rodolfo had turned 18 earlier that year. This was our last match event on our journey. Today he is a young man, going to college, working and a contributing citizen of our community. Over the Edge provides an opportunity to contribute funds for an exceptionally fulfilling experience for Big Brothers Big Sister matches.                                                       

When: Thursday July, 1st

Where: Crawford Brew Works

Mark your calendars and join us at our 4th annual "Liquid Courage" event. This is a pre-event you don't want to miss. It's a great opportunity to meet other edgers, ask questions, and hear more about event day. Information regarding how to prepare, what to expect, along with last minute fundraising tips will be provided.

For more than 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As a donor supported volunteer organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 7 through 18, throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. We develop positive friendships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.