Laura Seitz, Deseret News

Special Olympics Utah hosted its second annual Over the Edge at The Grand America event. Participants donated money for the chance to rappel 24 stories from the roof of the hotel on 555 S. Main.

Big Kenny was there to show his support and was eager to participate.  Others who dared to put on a harness and step off the top of the hotel were Salt Lake Police Chief Chris Burbank, Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.

Each participant committed to raising a minimum of $1,000 for the chance to go over the edge. Businesses that pledged at least $2,500 had the opportunity to “toss your boss” off the hotel roof.

All proceeds go to Special Olympics Utah. Thursday’s event was also in conjunction with the group’s Law Enforcement Torch Run.

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