Edmonton man aims for longest ferris wheel ride at KDays to raise money for charity

An Edmonton man plans to spend 54 hours on the ferris wheel at KDays to raise money for an organization that grants wishes to sick children.

An Edmonton man is spending 54 consecutive hours on the ferris wheel at KDays to help raise money to help the dreams of sick kids come true.

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Chris Scheetz, fund manager for Alberta Dreams, says he’ll only be allowed a five minute bathroom break each hour, even when KDays shuts down for the night.

“At 11 o’clock they’re going to keep me up in the air and I’m just going to hang out there, literally hang out, and wait for it to start again the next day,” Scheetz told CTV News Edmonton on Monday.

He plans to raise $54,000 for Alberta Dreams, a foundation that helps fulfill wishes for Alberta children with serious illnesses. While spending almost two days in the air might seem intimidating, he’s up for the challenge.

“Their lives (sick children) are always difficult, so 54 hours will be nothing for me,” he said.

“I think I can do it, I’m going to be powered by mini donuts.”

Scheetz says he hopes to break the current world record, which sits at 53 consecutive hours on a ferris wheel.

The money raised will help grant 50 wishes this year. The 54-hour ferris wheel ride will end Wednesday at 5 p.m.

With files from CTV News Edmonton’s Amanda Anderson