Taiwan

Taiwan: "Hundreds of people climb 101 for charity

2006/5/22
By Carmen Russell The China Post


Despite boasting the fastest elevators in the world, hundreds of people voluntarily climbed the stairs of Taipei 101 yesterday. It wasn't a fire drill or an emergency panic, but rather an event to for the local and foreign community to raise money for charitable causes.

Organized by The Canadian Society of Taiwan, the first 'Charity Climbathon at Taipei 101,' raised more than NT$1.8 million, well over the stated goal of NT$1 million.

Entrants were required obtain sponsors of more than NT$2,000 total per person in order to participate in the event. However, individuals and teams who raised the most money, were awarded with prizes, such as one-year memberships to California Fitness and all-expense trips to Hong Kong and Japan."