Media Advisory: 90 Individuals Rappel Toronto City Hall at Make-A-Wish(R) Rope for Hope

Individuals, Corporate Teams and Wish Families Rappel 30 Stories to Support Wishes

(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 06/12/12 -- On June 19, 2012, 90 individuals, corporate teams, and wish families will bravely rappel down 30-stories of Toronto City Hall at the first annual

Rope for Hope is an exclusive challenge event that calls on participants to raise pledges in exchange for an once-in-a-lifetime experience to rappel off of the east tower of Toronto's iconic City Hall. The event is expected to raise close to $100,000 to support local efforts to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"We are thrilled to see corporate teams and local supporters rallying together to take part in year one of this exclusive event," said Sheila Rees, Regional Director Toronto and Central Ontario, Make-A-Wish. "The level of wish family participation in Rope for Hope also reiterates the significant impact that the wish experience had on them as well."

Wish Family Rappeller Highlights:

Please note: Media must request interviews in advance.

Special thanks to Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope Official Suppliers and , and to for Operations/Event Management.

(i) All monies raised by Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope rappellers go to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

About Make-A-Wish® Canada

Make-A-Wish Canada is a dynamic wish-granting organization that brings hope, strength and joy to children across Canada living with life-threatening medical conditions. Along with the national office, seven independent regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast. Make-A-Wish Canada is an affiliate of Make-A-Wish® International, the largest wish-granting organization in the world, making dreams and wishes come true for more than 290,000 children since 1980. To learn more please visit .



Contacts:
Media Contact: Make-A-Wish Canada
Elissa Schmidt
Director, Brand Advancement
416.224.9474 ext. 104 or Cell: 647.823.7969

Make-A-Wish Canada
Whitney Gillen
Communications Coordinator
416.224.9474 ext. 111 or Cell: 416.522.8881

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