Thousands reach great heights for wildlife through WWF-Canada's CN Tower Climb for Nature
$1.4 million and counting raised for conservation efforts
TORONTO, April 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend, WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature raised $1.4 million and counting for wildlife conservation. Now in its 29th year, nearly 7,000 individuals ranging from ages four to 80+ registered for the Climb on Saturday and Sunday, including over 200 corporate teams.
This was the second climb for Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada’s president and CEO, who climbed the Tower in 22 minutes and 01 second. She says:
“What an incredible weekend! It’s inspiring to join thousands of climbers who are so passionate about supporting our beautiful planet. By conquering the Tower’s 1,776 steps, and with the help of 467 outstanding volunteers, we raised $1.4 million for nature. Two early mornings and one great way to invest in the conservation of wildlife.”
The Elite Climb Challenge on Sunday, April 14 attracted track champions, Tower runners and other speedy climbers who vied for the fastest time up the CN Tower.
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- Tyler Kruschenske, from Brantford, Ont., was this year’s fastest climber with a time of 10 minutes and 24 seconds.
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About World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWF-Canada creates solutions to the environmental challenges that matter most for Canadians. We work in places that are unique and ecologically important, so that nature, wildlife and people thrive together. Because we are all wildlife. For more information, visit wwf.ca
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Laura Eley WWF-Canada 416-579-3111 leley@wwfcanada.org
