London's First Triple Tower Stair-climb Challenge In More Than A Decade.
Climb the Capital, set to take place in London on Saturday 5th October 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 a three-hour window, raising vital funds for worthy causes.
Liberty Specialty Markets, event sponsor, and XPO Logistics, 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 Children’s Charity, The Felix Project and The Brain Tumour Charity.
Be part of the highest challenge of its kind in the UK
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.“
Lucy Holloway, Challenge Event Fundraiser, Action Medical Research
“Action Medical Research is excited to Climb the Capital with our friends from the City. Funds raised through this event will play a crucial role in enabling us to continue our mission of saving and changing the lives of children and young people affected by disease and disability. We are so grateful for the support from Liberty Specialty Markets and welcome all participants who are stepping up to this challenge.”
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.”
