Registration
Help—Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to register?
No, there is no registration fee.

Are there any age restrictions?
Climbers must be 16 or older by October 18, 2012.

How do I register off-line?
Please call 646.442.1364 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for help.

When I register, can I choose to climb less than the full 42 floors of the building?
Yes, there is a registration choice of 25 floors. You can also choose to be a "virtual climber" (please see next question). You can change your chosen route anytime before the event. Once you confirm your route, we only ask that you do the best you can—you are not required to complete the climb and can end your climb at any time.

What is a virtual climber?
A virtual climber is someone who does not plan to climb stairs, but wishes to fundraise for inMotion. If you will not be in New York City on October 18 or have health conditions which make stair climbing inadvisable—or for whatever reason—you may want to consider registering as a virtual climber. In all other respects, virtual climbers are just like "real" climbers in their fundraising practices: they can create a personal fundraising page on the event web site and they can email their contacts about their fundraising goal, etc. Virtual climbers are welcome to attend the event.

What is the registration option for becoming an extreme climber?
To raise awareness of the burdens carried by inMotion's clients and to make their climb more challenging, participants can choose to wear a 10 lb. weighted fitness belt during their 42-flight climb (climbers wearing belts will not be permitted to climb the building twice). The equipment will be provided to climbers (free of charge) at the event, to be returned to inMotion after the climb.

We ask that interested climbers check off this option on the registration form as soon as possible as there are only 85 Extreme Climber slots available.

What is a "Personal Web Page Link" and why should I create this when I register?
When you register, you have the option to create an easy-to-remember, short version of your personal fundraising web page address. This is very convenient for giving the link to others so they can donate to your page. Otherwise, your web page address will be a longer, more cumbersome address. We encourage all climbers to create a "Personal Web Page Link," but your web page will still work fine without one.

Can someone register to climb at the event site, on the day of the event? 
All climbers must register online, in advance of the event. Registration will end on October 17 at 9:00 am.

What if I need to cancel my registration?
Please call 646.442.1364 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , and a staff person can delete your registration.

If I participated in Story by Story^® last year, can I use my old login information?
Yes, you can use the same username and password that you created last year. Your information from last year should be saved in the system. If you don't remember your login and password from last year, simply click on the "Forgot Username and/or Password" link in the login section or call 646.442.1364 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more assistance.

Can my friends and family (who are NOT registered to participate) come to the finish line party?
Because of space limitations, unfortunately we cannot accommodate additional guests who are not registered for the event. Please encourage friends and family to register as climbers or virtual climbers if they wish to attend the event. Registration will end on October 17 at 9:00 am.

Can I be a volunteer at the event, rather than a climber?
Yes, we will need approximately 100 people to help organize and assist with the event. Click here to register as a volunteer—or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 646.442.1171.

Can I register as a climber AND as a volunteer?
No, we advise that you register as either a climber or a volunteer, but not both. However, if you are registered as a "virtual climber," you may also register to volunteer. Click here to become a volunteer—or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 646.442.1171.