There's still time to join and help raise more
than $1 million for nature and
wildlife
TORONTO, April 19,
2024 /CNW/ - Thousands of people will conquer
the CN Tower's 1,776 steps this weekend as part of WWF's annual CN
Tower Climb for Nature. Together, WWF-Canada and climbers aim to
raise more than $1 million for
wildlife conservation over two days.
Though Saturday's climb is sold out, people in the GTA and
beyond who wish to take on the 144-floor challenge can still
register to climb on Sunday at
wwf.ca/cntower.
WHERE: CN Tower
WHO:
- Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada
president and CEO.
- Scott Sandison, WWF-Canada VP of
Community & Legacy Giving and former Team Canada Olympian.
- Mikhail Grabovski, former
Toronto Maple Leaf will be climbing with his kids to fight for a
climate where people, wildlife and hockey can thrive.
- 6,000+ other climbers, including a winged architect climbing
for the 31st time; WWF's 2023 fastest female champion back to
defend her title, and a professional athlete and leg amputee. (See
more inspiring climber stories here.)
WHEN: Saturday, April 20
and Sunday, April 21
SATURDAY, APRIL
20
- 5:30 a.m. Media desk opens
at base of CN Tower.
- 6 a.m. Climbers start up
the tower.
- 8 a.m. Megan Leslie climbs the CN Tower.
- 10 a.m. Last climber
enters the tower.
- 11 a.m. Last of the
climbers should have cleared the tower.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
- 5:30 a.m. Media desk opens
at the base of CN Tower.
- 6 – 6:30 a.m. Elite
Climbers (competitive climbers) will vie for the fastest time up
the CN Tower.
- Elite Climbers will be available for interviews at the top
of the tower from 6:30-7
a.m.
- 7 – 10 a.m. Individual
climbers start up the tower.
- 10 a.m. Last climber
enters the tower.
- 11 a.m. Last of the
climbers have cleared the tower.
Please note that all media will be required to sign
security waiver forms. Forms will be available at the media desk in
the base of the tower.
We will do our best to accommodate interviews throughout
the weekend. For a photo-op or interview with a specific climber,
please contact WWF-Canada to arrange in advance.
For photos footage of past climbs, please view
here.
About WWF-Canada's Climb for Nature
WWF-Canada's most significant fundraising event, the Climb for
Nature X CN Tower raises more than $1 million to protect habitats
and species across Canada and
around the world. For the first time, the Climb for Nature is going
national with an event at BC Place on May
26 and an anywhere climb taking place between April 20 – June 9.
For more information, visit wwf.ca/climb.
About World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWF-Canada is committed to equitable and effective conservation
actions that restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight
climate change. We draw on scientific analysis and Indigenous
guidance to ensure all our efforts connect to a single goal: a
future where wildlife, nature and people thrive. For more
information visit wwf.ca.
SOURCE World Wildlife Fund Canada