Skyscraper Challenger

I was the second oldest participant in the 2023 Skyscraper Challenge in aid of Tommy’s (prenatal death research and counselling). This involved a 660′ abseil down the side of the Leadenhall Building (aka Cheesegrater) – having first climbed 42 flights of stairs (1095 steps).

The 42 floor ascent begins…. 

1095 steps later. Time was 34:05. Could have been quicker but I kept company with another participant who was struggling
Partway down….

 

So far, so good. View is amazing. [Photo by Anne W]
Almost there! [photo by Anne W]
…and across the finish line! [photo by Bernice O]