Rappellers raise money for Rippleffect: Photos

It’s the second year for an event during which participants harness up and rappel down the 13-story One City Center in Portland.

Posted May 15, 2015

Updated May 16, 2015

Melissa Smith, left, and Brian Corcoran rappel down One Monument Square in Portland on Friday as part of a fundraiser for Rippleffect. "I did it because it's supporting a great cause, but it was scary. Every part of my body shook," Smith said. — Melissa Smith, left, and Brian Corcoran rappel down One Monument Square in Portland on Friday as part of a fundraiser for Rippleffect. “I did it because it’s supporting a great cause, but it was scary. Every part of my body shook,” Smith said. Whitney Hayward/Staff Photographer

Brian Corcoran rappels down One Monument Square in Portland on Friday as part of a Rippleffect fundraiser. Corcoran also rappelled down the building last year. "I'm totally addicted," he said. — Brian Corcoran rappels down One Monument Square in Portland on Friday as part of a Rippleffect fundraiser. Corcoran also rappelled down the building last year. “I’m totally addicted,” he said.

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