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Update: Reston Woman Rappels for Charity

Rose Pleskow made it down a 15-story building - and raised more than $4,000 for Special Olympics.

successfully rappelled down a 15-story hotel in Crystal City last week as part of the Over The Edge challenge to raise money for Virginia Special Olympics.

Pleskow is a Special Olympian last summer. She is also a Special Olympics Gold Messenger who helps spread awareness for the organization.

Pleskow raised more than $4,000 in her Over the Edge quest.

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