Las Vegas, NV – An activist-climber, Maison Des Champs, made headlines today after scaling the 367-foot-tall Sphere in Las Vegas. The daring climb, which was captured on video and posted on social media, drew attention to Des Champs’ cause of raising money for a homeless woman and her unborn child.
Key Takeaway
Activist-climber Maison Des Champs scaled the 367-foot-tall Sphere in Las Vegas to raise money for a homeless woman and her unborn child. His daring climb drew attention to the issue of homelessness and brought awareness to his cause.
Activist’s Mission
In a video posted on Instagram, Maison Des Champs explained that the climb was aimed at raising funds for a homeless woman and her unborn child. He called on his 273k followers to support the cause, using the attention from the climb to bring awareness to the issue of homelessness.
Previous Stunts
This is not the first time Maison Des Champs has used his climbing skills to draw attention to social causes. Last year, he climbed the Chase Tower in Phoenix during Super Bowl week to protest abortion, and a similar stunt was pulled off in San Francisco the year before.
Police Response
Following the climb, police reportedly shut down streets in the area and detained members of Des Champs’ activist group. The authorities have confirmed that the individuals involved are currently in the custody of LVMPD.
Impact on U2 Concert
The Sphere is set to host a U2 concert tonight, and it remains unclear whether today’s events will affect the scheduled performance.
