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Easter Seals Drop Zone 2011

Easter Seals Drop Zone Calgary Location: Sun Life Plaza: 144 - 4 Avenue S.W. Calgary When: Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 8:00 AM continuing throughout the day Contact: Stephanie R sch Contact Number: 403-235-5662 ext. 215 Email: stephanie@easterseals.ab.ca WebSite: www.thedropzone.ca Up to 100 participants will safely rappel 30-stories (375 feet) down the side of the Sun Life Tower at the Easter Seals Drop Zone event in support of children with disabilities and special needs in Alberta. Superhero costumes are encouraged as participants are Superheroes to Easter Seals kids. The Easter Seals Drop Zone is a national event happening in cities across Canada. The Easter Seals Drop Zone is presented by national sponsor, the Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (CREIT). Other major sponsors at the local level include Crux Climbing and Bouldering, OPUS Corp. and the Delta Bow Valley. All Superheroes will undergo specialized training in the weeks preceding the event. Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,500 in pledges to support Easter Seals Alberta. In 2010, we raised more than $208,000 for Easter Seals programs, an enormous success that we intend to repeat in 2011.. Event Details. Location: 144 - 4 Avenue S.W. Calgary