Drop Zone 2011 Success!

Easter Seals Raises Over $100,000 with Drop Zone 2011!

On September 24th, 25th & 26th Easter Seals Nova Scotia had its 8th Annual Drop Zone Event. Participants rappelled 1801 Hollis & Duke Street on September 24th & 26th in support of children, youth and adults with physical disabilities. Before the rain set in on Saturday September 24th “We were able to get 12 participants down the building” says Easter Seals Events Coordinator, Courtney Zylstra.

The remaining 26 participants conquered all 23 storeys of 1801 Hollis on Monday, September 26th. Despite the rain on Saturday, it did not put a damper on the fun had by participants who had spent the last 9 plus months working hard to fundraise in support of Easter Seals Programs including Job Skills Training, our accessible Camp Tidnish that serves over 300 campers; and our Wheelchair Recycling Program that tries to ensure everyone who needs mobility equipment has access.

Last year, Easter Seals Nova Scotia assisted over 380 adults finance wheelchairs and other medical equipment needed to improve their health and safety. The high cost of mobility devices is a good reason to participate in Easter Seals Events – so together we can help people who otherwise would not be able to afford needed equipment.

Easter Seals Nova Scotia had a very special young man rappel this year, 22 year old Michael Coady rappelled 1801 Hollis meeting his wheelchair at the bottom. Michael Coady is a former New Leaf Enterprises summer student, he is an avid sailor, wheelchair basketball player and rugby player. It was truly miraculous to see Michael lower himself down the harbour side of 1801 Hollis!

Sunday September 25th – the sun shone through the clouds and 53 more Drop Zone Participants rappelled the Dartmouth tower of the Macdonald Bridge to the pedway below. Fans, friends and families came out to support rappellers! Some of Easter Seals sport wheelchairs were on site to give spectators the opportunity to go for a spin and test their skills in a mini obstacle course. In total Easter Seals 8th Annual Drop Zone Event had 89 participants, collectively raising over $105,000.00 to support those in our community with a physical disability.

A HUGE thank you to our local partner Halifax Harbour Bridges and our National Sponsors CREIT, RAT – Remote Access Technology and Amway.

Also thank you to all of our local sponsors Optimyz Magazine, Z103, Live 105, TD Canada Trust, CIBC and Clearwater Seafoods.

To see photographs and video from Drop Zone 2011 please visit easterseals.ns.ca or visit our facebook page http://facebook.com/ESnovascotia.

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