VICTORIA, BC – On Thursday, September 15th Victoria will welcome superheroes of all kinds at its 6th Easter Seals Drop Zone. Fearless individuals have signed up to channel their inner superhero at this year’s rappel down the CIBC Building in the heart of Downtown Victoria, 1175 Douglas Street.

The Victoria Drop Zone is an exciting way to give back to the community. Adventure seeking Easter Seals supporters sign up for this exciting challenge and get set to be a “superhero” for a day by rappelling off the CIBC Building after raising a minimum of $1,000 for Easter Seals children with disabilities. All funds raised on the Island stay on the Island and go towards providing summer camping experiences at Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan, as well as funding Easter Seals House.

Participants this year get involved for many different reasons, including parents of children that have gone to Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan for many years and parents of children that will be heading off to Camp Shawnigan in the future. Everyone involved is supporting the Easter Seals Drop Zone for their own reasons, but have come together to raise funds for a very special cause.

Sponsors of the Victoria Easter Seals Drop Zone include: National Founding Sponsor CREIT Management L.P.; National Sponsors Remote Access Technology and Amway; as well as local sponsors The Zone@91.3, 100.3 the Q!, CHEK NEWS, Times Colonist, Peacock Billiards, Canadian Western Bank, WestJet, Artbox, Victoria Costumes and All Systems Go.

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For media inquiries contact:

Shannon Bernays
BC Lions Society & Easter Seals
Phone: 250-370-0518 ext. 3
Cell: 250-415-2156
Email: shannon@forthekidsbc.org

August 27, 2011 (Regina) – More than 40 superheroes made their decent down the side of Hill Tower II in downtown Regina as a fundraiser for Camp Easter Seal and children living with disabilities in Regina. Some participants raised their required $1,500 for family members with disabilities, some to support a good cause and some just for the thrill of rappelling down the side of the 21 storey landmark office town.

“People living with disabilities in Saskatchewan get out of their comfort zone every day to live active and barrier free lives.” said Regional Director of the Saskatchewan Abilities council, Karen Moore. “That’s what we did here today,” she continued. “It’s a big challenge but it’s nothing compared to what a person with a disability faces every day.”

Camp Easter Seal is the only barrier-free, fully accessible summer camp in the province providing a true camp experience through adaptive technology. This year’s total funds raised reached $60,000 and 40 children will attend Camp Easter Seal this year because of it.

Getting out over the ledge of Hill Tower II takes determination. Ordinary people conquered their fears for a good cause. Century 21 Canada’s president, Don Lawby, made the trip from Vancouver to Regina to conquer his fear of heights and to support Camp Easter Seal. Three participants in wheel chairs also made the descent.

Keeping all superheroes safe during their rappel were our superhero sponsors and Drop Zone supporters: Remote Access Technology (RAT) from Halifax and Regina’s own Haztech Fire and Safety Services. Each individual and organization involved committed their time, effort and knowledge to our success. Watch for Drop Zone’s return to Regina next summer for more super-sized superhero action.

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For more information, contact:

Lisa Peters, Drop Zone Coordinator 2011 (Regina)
306-539-5339
www.thedropzone.ca