# Over 500 race up the Gherkin to fundraise for ChildLine

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2012/03/07/over-500-race-gherkin-fundraise-childline/
- Published: 2012-03-07T14:25:45+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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More than 500 ‘Gherkineers’ climbed the 1,037 steps to the 38th floor of London’s‘
[Gherkin](http://www.30stmaryaxe.co.uk)‘ building at the weekend to raise funds 
for ChildLine.

The Gherkineers competed in ‘Step Change’ as individuals or in teams of four to 
achieve the fastest time up the distinctive City of London building. They included
television presenter Anna Williamson, a team of firefighters in full kit, and, for
after the introduction of a family slot, children over the age of eight racing alongside
their parents.

This is the third year that ‘Step Change’ has been staged, and ChildLine, which 
is marking its 25th anniversary year, expects it to raise £200,000.

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The event was made possible with the help of 30 St Mary Axe, Everything Everywhere,
Langland Advertising, Searcy’s, Snapp and The Sterling Bar.

www.childline.org.uk

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