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

Easter Seals Drop Zone presented by RioCan REIT returns to Toronto

Toronto, ON, September 22, 2011 — Local thrill seekers are gearing up for the 2011 Easter Seals Drop Zone Toronto presented by RioCan REIT on Thursday, October 6th. The RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre, at 2300 Yonge Street, will be the site of a superhero adventure as regular, everyday people conquer their fears by rappelling down 32-stories to safety in support of Ontario’s children and youth with physical disabilities.

By raising a minimum of $1,500 in pledges, participants earn the opportunity of a lifetime to rappel a knee-shaking 32-stories down the side of the RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre, while astonished onlookers gaze up into the sky from one of Canada’s busiest intersections.

Participants will take part in pre-event training session and challenge themselves alongside highly trained experts who will guide them through the entire process.

This unique and exciting event will feature celebrity rappellers, including: Canadian funny man and host of Beyond the Mic Mike Bullard and Wilder Weir from CosmoTV’s, Oh So Cosmo.

“We’re thrilled to be hosting this unique event at the RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre in support of such a worthy cause,” said Danny Kissoon, Senior VP of Operations. “Kids with physical disabilities deserve all the support we can give them. Riocan’s team of ‘superheroes’ are up for the challenge! Our ‘superheroes’ are working hard at getting ready to take the 32-story, Easter Seals Drop Zone plunge. It’s going to be an exciting day.”

Spectators and supporters are invited to join the excitement at the RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre to watch these brave superheroes take the plunge from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Nationally since 2005, the Easter Seals Drop event has seen more than 3000 individuals rappel and raise more than $4.8 million for kids with physical disabilities through 56 Drop Zone events from coast to coast. This year, Toronto is excited to be one of thirteen host cities for Drop Zone events across Canada.

Easter Seals Drop Zone raises awareness, heart rates, and funds for Easter Seals kids.

Proceeds from Easter Seals Drop Zone Toronto will help Easter Seals Ontario assist families of kids with physical disabilities with the purchase of costly mobility equipment and communication devices. Easter Seals is also recognized as an industry leader in providing specialized recreation programs for kids with physical disabilities at its fully accessible Easter Seals camps.

Sponsors of Easter Seals Drop Zone Toronto include: local host and presenting sponsor, RioCan REIT and the RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre, as well as national founding sponsor, CREIT Management L.P., national supporting sponsor, Amway, and national supplier, Remote Access Technology International. Other local sponsors include: Kijiji, The Pickle Barrel, Rexall, The Rock Oasis and NewsTalk 1010. For more information visit, www.thedropzone.ca

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For media inquires, contact:

Meredith Wiens
Director, Communications
Easter Seals Ontario
416-421-8377 ext. 368
mwiens @ easterseals.org