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Firefighters climb for a cause

Published 3:24 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Firefighter Justin Cox prior to his climb.
Firefighter Justin Cox prior to his climb.

Ten members of the Renton Fire Department, including Justin Cox, left, participated in the 24th annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on March 8 at the Columbia Tower in Seattle.

The event raises money for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Renton’s top finisher was Josh Brown, who completed the 788-foot, 69-flight climb in 14:44.

Other Renton participants were: Daniel Alexander, Andrew Facchini, Brandon Myking, Kelly Rose, Nick Bushnell,  Therese  Weaver  and Christopher Krystofiak