'Over the Edge' fundraiser raises $125,000+
By Mellany Armstrong

Updated Friday, May 11, 2012 - 6:55am

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A special fundraiser for Special Olympics draws 94 people to face their fear of heights. WDEL's Mellany Armstrong reports.

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Special Olympics Delaware held its second 'Over the Edge' rappelling event off the side of a 17-story building in downtown Wilmington.

Verna Hensley of Middletown was doing it for the first time for her daughter, Julia.

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Verna stepped off the edge walked down the side of the building at 300 Delaware Avenue.

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Even I took a spin..

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The event raised more than $100,000.





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