37 CENTURY 21® members rappelled down skyscrapers across Canada – some with superhero capes – raising a CENTURY 21 record total of $98,203.24 for Canadian children living with disabilities. They participated in Easter Seals Drop Zone events held in 14 cities nationwide from August 1 to October 6, 2015.
“We are incredibly thankful to all the CENTURY 21 Canada™ members across the country who accepted the Drop Zone challenge. It’s through these fundraising efforts that we’re able to deliver the programs and services that change the lives of Canadians with disabilities,” said Dave Starrett, president and CEO, Easter Seals Canada.
“For more than 90 years, Easter Seals has encouraged Canadians with disabilities to challenge themselves and push the limits of what they think is possible. The Drop Zone challenges participants to do the same. We ask people of all abilities to get out of their comfort zones, push themselves and do something great,” Starrett said.
The annual Easter Seals Drop Zone challenges fearless participants to raise a minimum of $1,000 in support of Easter Seals for the rare opportunity to rappel down a skyscraper. In total, this year’s events raised over $1.5 million nationally.
“The lengths – or heights, in this case – that our members go to in supporting their communities is truly inspiring,” said Brian Rushton, executive vice president, CENTURY 21 Canada. “A personal ‘Thank you’ from all of us at head office for your dedication to Easter Seals families. Your work truly changes lives.”
Since 1979, CENTURY 21 offices in North America have proudly supported Easter Seals, becoming their largest all-time corporate contributor.
In 2009, CENTURY 21 Canada introduced the Kids to Camp program, sending children to one of 16 fully accessible summer camps run by Easter Seals across the country. Through events like The Drop Zone, Woman2Warrior, 24 hour relays, and locally organized fundraising functions, members have raised nearly $3 million and provided
Pictured (left to right): The C21 Fusion team of Kimberlee Matheson, Rebecca McLean, Colleen Caswell, Mary Ann Walker, Andrew Slater, Carla Beaulac, Susan Halabura, Barry Chilliak, Lisa Mueller, Ryan.
