Media Advisory: Make-A-Wish(R) Rope for Hope Returns to Toronto City Hall
Individuals, corporate teams and wish families to rappel down 30-storeys in support of granting wishes
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/04/13 -- On June 14, 2013, up to 180 individuals, corporate teams, and wish families will gather their courage to rappel 30-storeys down Toronto City Hall in support of the second annual . Rope for Hope is an exclusive challenge event that calls on participants to fund raise a minimum of $1,500(i), in exchange for a thrilling experience to rappel down the east tower of Toronto's iconic City Hall. In 2012, 90 individuals raised more than $115,000 to support local magical wishes. Last year's success has resulted in taking the event to the next level in 2013, adding two more rappel ropes and the goal to raise $245,000.
Also this year, Toronto is one of two cities hosting rappelling events in June; participants can also fundraise and rappel down 32-storey of Fenwick Tower in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 21st. More information for both events can be found at .
"We are thrilled to see returning participants this year, including, wish children and wish parents, as well as individual supporters," said Sheila Reese, Regional Director, Toronto & Central Ontario. "The level of engagement in year two of Rope for Hope reiterates how unique and rewarding this challenge event is within the community."
Toronto Rappeller Highlights:
Please note: Media must request interviews in advance.
Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope Details
(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 with life-threatening medical conditions. Along with the national office, eight (8) regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast. This year, Make-A-Wish Canada is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the granting of more than 5,000 wishes. Make-A-Wish Canada is an affiliate of Make-A-Wish® International. Make-A-Wish is the largest wish-granting organization in the world, making dreams and wishes come true for more than 300,000 children since 1980. For more information please visit .
Contacts:
Make-A-Wish Canada
Whitney Gillen
Officer, Communications & Marketing
416.224.9474 ext. 111 or Cell: 416.522.8881
416.224.8795 (FAX)
Make-A-Wish Canada
Elissa Schmidt
Director, Brand Advancement
416.224.9474 ext. or 104 Cell: 647.823.7969
416.224.8795 (FAX)
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Datum: 04.06.2013 - 11:00 Uhr
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