RB Sunrisers help to set 2 World Records

Posted by Jim Dunny 
 
In the picture above, you see  Jim and Irene Dunny standing at the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge.  They were part of the Rotary PolioPlus fundraising event in which the Bridge Climb Company would donate half of each participant's climbing fee to PolioPlus.  This climb was advertised as an attempt to break the world record (315) held by Oprah Winfrey and her fans for the largest number of people on the bridge at one time. The Sydney Harbor Bridge is the largest bridge in the world that can be climbed by tourists
 
 
On May 30, Rotarians from around the world were able to set 2 records - The largest number of people (340) from one group on the bridge at one time and a second record for the largest number of flags (278) flown from the bridge at one time.  This event raised over $40,000 for PolioPlus.  As you can see from the picture, the view from the top of the bridge was spectacular. This was quite a media event at Sydney. After everyone got on the upper level of the bridge and brought out the flags, several news helicopters circled the bridge taking news video for the local television stations. There also were multiple photographers on the bridge.
 
The climb itself was exhilarating and the view from the top was fantastic. It was not as scary or difficult as we imagined in advance. This  was a once in a lifetime event that is now a cherished memory of our visit to Sydney.