Saskatoon, SK – The 5th Annual Easter Seals Drop Zone takes place Thursday, September 2nd at the Carlton Tower. The Drop Zone is a fund raising event that supports Easter Seals Saskatchewan.

Over 45 individuals will transform into Superheroes and embrace the challenge to rappel down the side of Carlton Tower. Elaine Bleie, 5th year participant and top fundraiser for the past three years, comments on her reason for going over the edge, “It’s a great personal accomplishment. I feel so blessed to be able to support Easter Seals in this way. Even though I had to overcome some great personal obstacles to rappel in The Drop Zone in the past, I’m always doing it for the kids. I always keep that in mind, It’s for the kids!”

Wylma Pilling, Drop Zone Planner, says “The Easter Seals Drop Zone is a great opportunity for individuals to become their favorite Superhero and to get out of their comfort zone by doing the “drop” for Easter Seals kids!” Pilling extends an invitation to Saskatoon residents to drop by and cheer on the superheroes. “You will be inspired by everyone’s courage and commitment” she adds.

Greg Donaldson, 2010 Saskatoon Easter Seals Ambassador says, “The Easter Seals Drop Zone helps make summer fun for me and my friends at Camp Easter Seal. My favourite activities at camp are rustic camping, horseback riding and the final banquet and dance.”

The Drop Zone is an annual fund raising event for Easter Seals Saskatchewan programs. The focus of these programs is to foster independence, self-confidence and create access to recreational opportunities for children with disabilities.

• Camp Easter Seal is the only completely wheelchair accessible camp facility in Saskatchewan and provides a true camping experience for kids with disabilities. It is located at Manitou Lake near Watrous.
• Summer Fun is a specialized day camp program that provides recreational activities within the community for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.
• Adaptive Technology Services is a program that provides training, support, and specialized equipment for communication.

Easter Seals Saskatchewan serves the interests of children with disabilities in our province. Easter Seals programs are offered and operated by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council.

For more information contact:

Wylma Pilling
Community Relations & Events Coordinator
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-374-4448
Email: wpilling@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca