Climb The Capital’: London’s First Triple Tower Stair-climb Challenge In More Than A Decade
Climb the Capital, set to take place in London on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, is an exhilarating charity stair-climb accredited with the Towerrunning World Association and open to the public. Participants will ascend three of London’s tallest skyscrapers on foot, all within three hours, raising vital funds for worthy causes.
Liberty, event sponsor, and XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe and event partner, are thrilled to introduce ‘Climb the Capital’ – London’s newest and most exerting challenge event, supporting four incredible charities: Action Medical Research, Over The Wall Camp UK Children’s Charity, The Felix Project and The Brain Tumour Charity.
Participants will climb 475 metres up some of London’s most iconic skyscrapers: The Scalpel, The Leadenhall Building and 20 Fenchurch Street, finishing at the spectacular Sky Gardens for a private reception. Climbers are encouraged to raise £1 for every metre ascended, contributing to the collective effort in support of the participating charities:
Action Medical Research
Over The Wall Camp
The Felix Project
The Brain Tumour Charity
Liberty Specialty Markets: “We are thrilled to launch London’s climbing fundraising event, in partnership with these incredible charities. With a commitment to corporate responsibility and community engagement, we are proud to host Climb the Capital as part of our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact.
Anna Wall-Budden, Director of Development, Over The Wall Camp: “Over The Wall Camp is hugely excited to be a part of this unique and daring event during our 25th anniversary year, helping us to support more children and families living with the challenges of disability or long-term health conditions. We are grateful to both Liberty Specialty Markets and our event partner, XPO, for making this event possible, as well as to the brave participants for taking on the challenge. ”
Lynn Brown, Vice President, Human Resources – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics:” With every step, the Over The Wall Camp team brings hope to the lives of kids with serious illness, reminding us that together we can conquer any mountain. As a long-term partnership with Over The Wall Camp, we are proud to be on this journey together and to be one of the sponsors for their Climb the Capital event.”