Sky City Auckland. Photo: Belle Co, pexels.com
Nineteen Te Awamutu volunteer fire brigade members have completed the latest Sky Tower Challenge to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC).
Top team – the Te Awamutu crew which conquered the Sky Tower.
The challenge involved climbing 1103 steps to the top of the tower while wearing full firefighting gear.
Their collective effort, which attracted more than 1100 firefighter participants, raised just over $19,000.
Since its inception in 2005, the challenge has raised more than $15 million to help support services for individuals living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.
“For the Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Sky Tower Challenge is more than a physical feat – it’s a vital part of their community engagement. Their continued participation underscores their commitment to helping New Zealand families impacted by blood cancer and supporting LBC’s life-saving work,” team captain Lisa Atkinson said.
Brigade veteran Dave Shaw completed the climb in 11 minutes 12 seconds, earning the fastest time within the brigade and topping his category overall.
First time climbers included Kayden Mackenzie-Griffin, Travis Elphinstone and Josh Orzecki.
The Te Awamutu team embraced the day with enthusiasm and pride, not only celebrating personal achievements but also strengthening the bonds that make their brigade so unique. Among the notable accomplishments:
Scott Stapleton and Anna Alexander also topped their categories.
Sky City, Auckland. Photo: Ollie Craig, pexels.com
