Manitobans set to scale skyscrapers
August 2, 2010
6th Annual Easter Seals Drop Zone raising funds to help better lives of Manitobans with Disabilities
More than 100 brave and dedicated superheroes from Manitoba businesses, media and the surrounding community will scale 17 storeys down the side of the Royal Bank Building (220 Portage Ave) on August 19th, 2010 for the 6th Annual Easter Seals™ Drop Zone.
All rappellers have generated a minimum of $1,500 in pledges to participate in this adventure of a lifetime while taking a leap outside of their comfort zone.
The event raised more than $107,500 last year in Manitoba - and this year's is expected to raise more than $130,000. All proceeds raised stay here in Manitoba to support SMD’s programs and services that reach over 40,000 children, youth and adults with disabilities per year. Since 2004, more than 2,500 “Superheroes” have joined this exclusive club for Easter Seals™, collecting over $3 million dollars across Canada.
There are all kinds of droppers, including first-time participants Claude Labossiere and Miranda Dorno, who will make their first leap when they recite their wedding vows on top of the RBC Building on event day.
Members of the public are welcome to watch the event all day!
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