Everyday people are getting out of their comfort zones for Easter Seals kids!

The  Annual Easter Seals Drop Zone Kitchener-Waterloo will take place Monday, October 1, 2012 and will challenge participants to raise a minimum of $1,500 in pledges in order to rappel down the 13-storey building at the Marsland Centre, 20 Erb St., Waterloo. Everyday people will become “Superheroes” for a day by raising much needed funds for kids with physical disabilities, and challenge themselves in an exciting event that is both safe and fun!

Superhero spaces in this event are limited, so register online today as an individual or as a team!

Drop Zone Kitchener-Waterloo Team Package Benefits

REGISTRATION FOR 2012 IS NOW OPEN

To sponsor a participant for the Kitchener Drop Zone click here

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Check out our Drop Zone Kitchener-Waterloo corporate sponsorship package for this fun, team building and media captivating event!

All proceeds from Kitchener-Waterloo’s Easter Seals Drop Zone help Ontario’s families of kids with physical disabilities with the cost of expensive mobility equipment, communication devices and fully accessible Easter Seals summer camp. Easter Seals owns and operates two fully accessible camp properties and is recognized as an industry leader in provided specialized recreation programs for kids with physical disabilities. For more information please visit easterseals.org.

For more information please contact Leah Ledgley at lledgley@easterseals.org or 519.432.9669 ext 223, toll-free 1.888.278.7797.

Easter Seals Drop Zone presented by Morguard Investments at the Delta Hotel & Suites

Ottawa, ON, August 29 2011 — Local thrill seekers are gearing up for the 2011 Easter Seals Drop Zone Ottawa presented by Morguard on Monday, September 26th. The Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites, located at 361 Queen Street, will be the site of a Superhero adventure as regular, everyday people step over an 18-storey building and rappel to safety in support of Ontario’s children and youth with physical disabilities.

Brave participants have made up their minds, raised a minimum of $1 500 in donations, trained, and are ready to challenge themselves alongside highly trained experts who will guide them through the entire process.

Tim Henry, Building Manager from Morguard and experienced Easter Seals Superhero says “Morguard will be back this year at Drop Zone Ottawa as the presenting sponsor. Just like last year we have a team of staff volunteering their time to make this event a success and 8 brave Superheroes rappelling off the roof of the Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites in support of kids with physical disabilities. We are all excited and happy to be a part of such a fun event and important cause. ”

Spectators and supporters are invited to join the excitement on Sparks Street to watch the brave Superheroes take the plunge as well as enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, entertainment and food.

Nationally since 2005, the Easter Seals Drop event has had more than 3000 individuals participate in this unique event raising over $4.79 million (over $1.3 million in 2010 alone) for kids with physical disabilities through 56 Drop Zone events from coast to coast. This year Ottawa is excited to be one of thirteen host cities for Drop Zone events across Canada.

The Drop Zone is an event that raises awareness, heart rates, and funds for Easter Seals kids.

Proceeds from the Easter Seals Drop Zone Ottawa event will help Easter Seals Ontario assist families of kids with physical disabilities with the purchase of costly mobility equipment and communication devices. By providing financial assistance, Easter Seals performs an essential service to families who might not otherwise have the resources to obtain this equipment. Easter Seals also owns and operates two fully accessible camp properties and is recognized as an industry leader in providing specialized recreation programs for kids with physical disabilities at Easter Seals camps.

Sponsors of Easter Seals Drop Zone Ottawa include: local host and presenting sponsor, Morguard, Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites, Coyote Rock Climbing Gym, as well as national founding sponsor, CREIT Management L.P., national supporting sponsor, Amway Global, and national supplier, Remote Access Technology International.

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For media inquires, contact:

Krystal Walters
Development Manager, Ontario East
Easter Seals Ontario
613.226.3051 ext. 222
kwalters @ easterseals.org