Postponed until further notice.

No one knows how long the effects of the Coronavirus will impact our community or to what degree. Until we all feel confident returning to life as we knew it, many events, including Over the Edge (OTE) have been canceled or postponed. We are working with Southeast Missouri State University and OTE to try to identify another date that will not conflict with students, other events, or seasonal weather. Until then, all OTE donations will remain untouched in an OTE fund. Many thanks to our Edgers and donors who already committed. Our network and those we serve will need the resources this event brings in more than ever! #SEMOUnited
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Why Go Over The Edge?
Every day people throughout Southeast Missouri live on the edge of poverty, homelessness and challenges many of us can never imagine. So on June 5th, 50 brave Edgers who care about our community will take on a 147-foot challenge! This will be the most exhilarating fundraiser our community has ever seen, and you will want to be a part of it!
To make this event a huge win for Southeast Missouri, we need Edgers, volunteers, donors, and our entire community to come lend support! If making your way down 12 stories is beyond your adrenaline grade, we have many more ways everyone can get involved.
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Want to Rappel?
Do you have the courage to rappel 12 stories down Towers South on June 5th to raise funds for your community? Then register as an individual or create your own team!
Teams: If your friends like adventurous fundraising or if your workplace wants a teambuilding experience they won't forget, this is your kind of event! Every team must include a total of 6 people. Every Edger who registers is guaranteed a rappel spot once they raise $1,000, $6,000 per team.
All Edgers who register will use the Over the Edge Fundraising platform to create their own personal website. This is where you will tell your future donors why you are willing to go Over the Edge for your community. Then you will share this link with friends, family, and co-workers, encouraging them to help you go Over the Edge for Southeast Missouri.
Every Edger must pay $75 to register and use the fundraising platform. Only those who reach the fundraising minimum of $1,000 will be allowed to rappel. No prior ropes, rappelling or fundraising experience is required. Anyone 14 and over between 100 and 300 pounds can rappel Over the Edge.
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Chartwells Chicken Coop
Not everyone thinks dangling 147 feet in the air is thrilling. And we’re using this to our advantage. Everyone who donates $100 to an Edger becomes a member of the Chartwells Chicken Coop. Throughout the day we will raffle prizes for our Chicken Coop chickens. Currently, we are seeking a sponsor for the Coop. Please contact us if you are interested in this sponsorship or any others to demonstrate your company’s community support during this exciting event.
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Toss Your Boss?
Is your boss terrified of heights but a BIG supporter of Southeast Missouri? Great! We have a fun employee bonding opportunity for your workplace! If your workplace is too small to form a team, you can still join in the fun. Raise a MINIMUM of $1,000 to Toss your Boss and he or she can MATCH the dollar amount your team raises to delegate someone else to go Over the Edge on June 5th. Keep in mind that there is no limit to how much money your workplace can raise to Toss your Boss Over the Edge! Make them an offer they can't refuse!
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Want to Volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer for this event please email Raechel Reinitz.
Rope volunteers will train 7-10 AM the morning of the event and will get the opportunity to rappel without raising funds. Register Here: https://overtheedgeglobal.com/urban-rappelling/volunteers/
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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