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Rubén wants to climb up and down the Coltejer building in Medellín for 24 hours straight

The Spaniard Rubén López Escudero seems to have no challenge too big for him. He has faced the freezing temperatures of the North Pole, swum in the Tri...

Rubén wants to climb up and down the Coltejer building in Medellín for 24 hours straight

TL;DR

  • Rubén López Escudero will climb and descend the 750 steps of the Coltejer building for 24 consecutive hours.
  • The challenge aims to collect over 10 tons of food for charitable causes in Medellín.
  • This will be López's 20th extreme challenge, and he will be the first to attempt this specific feat in the Coltejer building.
  • The event is scheduled from noon on Friday, May 22nd, to noon on Saturday, May 23rd.
  • López chose Medellín because he met his wife there, describing it as 'diosidencia' (god-incidence).
  • Donations of non-perishable food items can be made at the Coltejer building starting May 19th, and also during the 24-hour challenge.
  • López has previously collected toys, books, and vaccines for charity in other locations.