Latest news with #2025FirefighterSkyTowerChallenge
Scoop
20-05-2025
- General
- Scoop
1,100 Firefighters Climbing The Sky Tower This Saturday
Press Release – SKYCITY Auckland The 2025 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge takes place this Saturday, 24 May, from 7:30am to 3:30pm. Now in its 21st year, the annual event raises funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ (LBC). Key Facts: Record number of fire brigades taking part – 270 from New Zealand, Australia and Canada 1,100 firefighters will climb 1,103 stairs Firefighters tackle the stairs in 15-minute blocks, in groups of 30 Firefighters will be wearing their full kit weighing 25kg Fundraising goal: over $1.8 million for LBC (the first event in 2005 raised $17,500) To mark the occasion, the Sky Tower will glow red and yellow on Saturday night The event will be livestreamed on Youtube
Scoop
20-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
1,100 Firefighters Climbing The Sky Tower This Saturday
The 2025 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge takes place this Saturday, 24 May, from 7:30am to 3:30pm. Now in its 21st year, the annual event raises funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ (LBC). Key Facts:
