Sears Tower opens doors to tsunami relief

Sears Tower opens doors to tsunami relief

Sears Tower opens doors to tsunami relief
By Kat Glass
February 18, 2005 in News
The Sears Tower will serve as the location for the first-ever Skyscraper Challenge, a charity event for South Asian tsunami victims, spearheaded by University of Chicago students.

On Tuesday, officials from CB Richard Ellis, the management company of the tower, gave the go-ahead for the University to use one of the world’s tallest buildings to host the event. The proceeds will be donated to Direct Relief International.

Students who sign up for the climb, which is tentatively set for April 16, will endure a 103-story stair climb and then celebrate by partying in the Sky Deck of the Sears Tower.