Posted on 1/28/2026
Chris Ottinger is living with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) and taking on Big Climb Dallas to fund blood cancer research and support families. Here’s his why. Chris Ottinger Is Climbing Big Climb Dallas With CLL Seventy floors is a lot of stairs for anyone. But for Chris Ottinger, this climb isn’t just a fitness challenge. It’s personal. Chris is living with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), a type of blood cancer, and he’s taking on Big Climb Dallas to help push research forward and support families who are fighting right now. What makes Chris’s story hit harder is how normal he makes the hard stuff sound. He doesn’t post dramatic updates. He just shows up, even on treatment days, and keeps moving forward. If you want to support him as he trains and fundraises, you’ll find his page here ... read more