Vay recently had the privilege of supporting an event that pushed us to new heights: Scale the Strat, one of the American Lung Association’s most unique events, dedicated to clean air and lung health. Held at the iconic Stratosphere Tower, the initiative brings together locals, organizations, and advocates to climb 1,455 (108 floors) steps, supporting healthier communities.
At Vay, showing up locally means supporting the causes that directly impact the people who live in the city where we operate. Participating in events like Scale the Strat reflects our belief that building the future of mobility goes hand in hand with fostering the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
What Is Scale the Strat?
The American Lung Association (ALA) is a nonprofit health organization dedicated to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, advocacy, education, and support for people with respiratory conditions.
Scale the Strat is Las Vegas’s only stair-climbing event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for clean air and lung health. Participants climb the stairs of the Stratosphere Tower, one of the tallest (1,149-foot or 350-meter-tall) freestanding observation towers in the U.S., to support initiatives focused on reducing air pollution, improving respiratory health, and creating healthier environments for future generations.
At its core, the event is about community well-being. Clean air is a public health issue that affects how people live, work, and move through their cities every day.
That mission closely aligns with Vay’s vision for urban mobility. As a company operating a 100% electric fleet, we are working toward a future with fewer emissions and safer, greener cities. By offering a shared alternative to private car ownership, we aim to help reduce the number of vehicles parked along streets, lower congestion, and free up space for parks, pedestrians, and more livable urban environments.
Vay’s Role: Participating Locally
Vay’s involvement in Scale the Strat reflects our broader approach to community engagement: supporting initiatives that are locally led and aligned with long-term positive impact. That’s why partnering with the American Lung Association matters to us: clean air and lung health directly impact the communities where we live and operate. Our Student Ambassadors brought that commitment to life at the event, hosting a booth, cheering on participants, and proudly showing their support for the cause.
“Scale the Strat is a unique event that brings community, service, and charitable action together. It unites key partners from the Strip and the broader Las Vegas community, supporting those battling lung disease,” shares Luca Schaeffner, Growth Marketing Specialist at Vay. “For Vay, this is a natural fit. As a company committed to being there for locals and supporting the community that has so warmly embraced us, we are proud to take part in this event for the first time and hope to continue doing so for many years to come.”
Greener Cities, Cleaner Air
As Vay continues to grow, we remain committed to enabling urban areas where people can move more freely and live more fully.
We’re glad to support events like Scale the Strat and to stand alongside the Las Vegas community in working toward a sustainable future built to last.
