Rappellers go over the edge to raise money in Bridgeport

Over the Edge returned to the area on Saturday, giving more than 75 people the chance to rappel down the side of People’s United Bank headquarters in Bridgeport to raise money for the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in the Southport section of Fairfield.

The club hosted the fundraiser in 2018 and 2019 but couldn’t last year due to COVID. This year, the organization is hoping to raise $112,000 through the event, with the money going to the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club’s annual fund.

Rappellers had to raise a minimum of $1,000 for the organization to participate. This year, the organization also allowed students to participate. Students had to raise $500 to do it.

Carol Kaliff / For Hearst Connecticut Media Michelle Guzzi of Fairfield, nears the end of her descent from the top of the People’s United Bank building on Saturday. This was part of a fundraising effort for Wakeman’s Boys and Girls Club in Southport. The event was held in conjunction with Over the Edge.

Two friends, John Guzzi, left, and Nadeen Hussain, both 28, from Milford, rappel from the top of the People’s United Bank building.

Sarah Webster and her son, Nolan, 2 1⁄2, watch husband and father, Jeff Webster, rappel from the top of the People’s United Bank building.