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The Avengers of Drop Zone

Drop Zone 2012 is a superhero event not to be missed. Superheroes of all shapes and sizes will be flying through the skies this fall. With the hard work of Courtney Zylstra Easter Seals Event Coordinator and the efforts of Maritime’s outgoing populates, Drop Zone is breaking all kinds of records!

This year there are over 100 superheroes working hard to raise money for Easter Seals Nova Scotia, in addition Easter Seals Drop Zone for the first time ever will also be host to rappellers from all across the province. Funds raised through this event expected to be record breaking at this 9^th annual Drop Zone in Halifax.  Through the hard work from Courtney and the incredible people participating in Drop Zone, Easter Seals Nova Scotia will be able to provide a great service to people with disabilities in helping them reach their goals and aspirations.

Superheroes in Action

JUNE 20, 2012 HALIFAX- Yesterday, Courtney Zylstra Easter Seals Nova Scotia Event Coordinator attended a fundraising barbeque put on by her Bell Aliant Superheroes in training. This determined team of rappellers sold hotdogs, hamburgers, pop, water and combo plates to raise funds for Easter Seals Nova Scotia.


The Bell Aliant Rappel team has a fundraising goal of $15,000 for 13 people, and they plan to exceed it. These superheroes are in action and won’t slow down.  Their joyful smiles and good cheer attracted a consistent flow of customers and donations. This group of individuals inspiring passion and enthusiasm is admirable to many of the businesses and organizations of HRM area.

The Art of Fundraising

JUNE 20, 2012 HALIFAX- Over the past two months Easter Seals Nova Scotia has seen many terrific efforts in raising funds for their programs. Ashley Martell, member of Team McInnes Cooper, has raised over $400 in scarves that her grandmother has been knitting for the cause.  Many corporate teams have hosted pizza sales that raise over $400 in funds for their superhero debut. Rappellers this year have been creative with their efforts with other activities like pub crawls, brewery tours, bake sales, yard sales and beyond! The team effort and strong work ethic of rappellers in the Maritimes inspires others to be, more.


Easter Seals Nova Scotia is moved by the efforts of all organizations, businesses and individuals raising money for their programs. Fundraising works best when the people involved are excited and devoted to a cause and that devotion carries on into the people giving funds. The more creativity, passion, enthusiasm and loyalty put into fundraising, the greater the results. Easter Seals Nova Scotia thanks all the teams and individual rappellers for all that they do and encourages them to keep the energy up. These Maritimer’s are true superheroes.

Easter Seals Nova Scotia celebrates Weston Bakeries’ “Wonder”ful donation.

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Easter Seals Nova Scotia celebrates Weston Bakeries’ “Wonder”ful donation.

December 14, 2012 – AMHERST – Employees of Amherst Weston Bakeries demonstrate again, their everyday kindness.
In 2012, employees at Amherst’s Weston Bakeries chose to adopt Easter Seals Nova Scotia’s Camp Tidnish and the needs of its camping program as part of their annual Wonder+ Cares fundraising campaign. Each year Weston Bakeries employees across Canada select a local children’s charity that helps kids get active or eat better and the Amherst plant prides itself on always raising the most funds. In October they raised $38,262.48, with more than $22,000 coming directly from pledges donated by warm-hearted employees.

“It’s great to hear the fellow employees talk about the excitement that came from having Camp Tidnish as our charity this year and all the great things the Camp wanted to do, and now can afford to do because of us,” celebrated Susan Higgins, Human Resources/Health & Safety Manager.
Camp Tidnish was chosen because it offers a great deal of both indoor and outdoor activities for children with physical disabilities who would not normally be able to participate in these activities.

This year, the employees’ goal was to raise $25,000 for Camp Tidnish. They smashed through the original number and raised $38,262.48. This amount will be matched by George Weston Limited dollar for dollar for a grand total of $76,524.96.

Employees raised money in a variety of ways including going door-to-door selling chocolate bars, holding a Walk-a-thon and partnering with other local businesses to hold weekly charity BBQs. Several employees also raised money by travelling to Halifax to sell food items at Easter Seals’ first annual Oktoberfest.

“It gives me great pride to be able to give this donation from our employees back to the community,” expressed Amherst Weston Bakeries plant manager Tyler McLeod. “It’s good to see such great programs within our community.”

McLeod helped to motivate coworkers when he and Peter Hamel, Production Manager, both uneasy with heights, offered to participate in Easter Seals’ Drop Zone event held in Halifax. Drop Zone sends participants rappelling down the 285 foot Hollis Street building. Hamel and McLeod challenged employees to sell 50 boxes of chocolate bars in one week; if the challenge was met, Hamel and McLeod would rappel. Employees met the challenge, raising over $3000 through the sale of chocolate bars alone.

The money will be used at Camp Tidnish, which is a fully accessible, residential camp for Nova Scotians with physical disabilities located just outside of Amherst. Tidnish is committed to providing top-quality experiences, adventures and independence to its campers in a supportive environment.

“We’re able to provide these camping experiences because of people who care. Because of people like the staff at Weston Bakeries,” praised Stephen Maltby, Easter Seals Nova Scotia board member. “We’ve spent 2012 celebrating our extraordinary 75-year history of delivering outstanding summer programs to people with disabilities, but now it is time to focus on the future, and this tremendous support by Weston Bakeries through their Wonder+ Cares program, helps us to do just that.”

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Cheque presentation:
December 14, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Weston Bakeries Limited
35 Tantramar Crescent
Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 4J6

For more information contact: Elizabeth Murphy – Director of Development
Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Tel: 902-453-6000 x224
Cell: 902-817-9999
E-mail: e.murphy@easterseals.ns.ca
www.easterseals.ns.ca

Donate Your Old Vehicle

Recycle your old car and make it live again! 1877 End of Life Vehicles is a green vehicle disposal service that will pick up your vehicle, recycle it in an eco-friendly process and you will receive a tax receipt from Easter Seals Nova Scotia for the amount we receive from the recycling company.

To arrange for pick up of your vehicle click on the icon below!

This service presently operates within a 100km radius of Halifax/Dartmouth and some parts of Cape Breton

Drop Zone 2011 Success!

Easter Seals Raises Over $100,000 with Drop Zone 2011!

On September 24th, 25th & 26th Easter Seals Nova Scotia had its 8th Annual Drop Zone Event. Participants rappelled 1801 Hollis & Duke Street on September 24th & 26th in support of children, youth and adults with physical disabilities. Before the rain set in on Saturday September 24th “We were able to get 12 participants down the building” says Easter Seals Events Coordinator, Courtney Zylstra.

The remaining 26 participants conquered all 23 storeys of 1801 Hollis on Monday, September 26th. Despite the rain on Saturday, it did not put a damper on the fun had by participants who had spent the last 9 plus months working hard to fundraise in support of Easter Seals Programs including Job Skills Training, our accessible Camp Tidnish that serves over 300 campers; and our Wheelchair Recycling Program that tries to ensure everyone who needs mobility equipment has access.

Last year, Easter Seals Nova Scotia assisted over 380 adults finance wheelchairs and other medical equipment needed to improve their health and safety. The high cost of mobility devices is a good reason to participate in Easter Seals Events – so together we can help people who otherwise would not be able to afford needed equipment.

Easter Seals Nova Scotia had a very special young man rappel this year, 22 year old Michael Coady rappelled 1801 Hollis meeting his wheelchair at the bottom. Michael Coady is a former New Leaf Enterprises summer student, he is an avid sailor, wheelchair basketball player and rugby player. It was truly miraculous to see Michael lower himself down the harbour side of 1801 Hollis!

Sunday September 25th – the sun shone through the clouds and 53 more Drop Zone Participants rappelled the Dartmouth tower of the Macdonald Bridge to the pedway below. Fans, friends and families came out to support rappellers! Some of Easter Seals sport wheelchairs were on site to give spectators the opportunity to go for a spin and test their skills in a mini obstacle course. In total Easter Seals 8th Annual Drop Zone Event had 89 participants, collectively raising over $105,000.00 to support those in our community with a physical disability.

A HUGE thank you to our local partner Halifax Harbour Bridges and our National Sponsors CREIT, RAT – Remote Access Technology and Amway.

Also thank you to all of our local sponsors Optimyz Magazine, Z103, Live 105, TD Canada Trust, CIBC and Clearwater Seafoods.

To see photographs and video from Drop Zone 2011 please visit easterseals.ns.ca or visit our facebook page http://facebook.com/ESnovascotia.

Drop Zone 2011 Superhero List

Easter Seals AGM & Membership Renewal

Easter Seals Nova Scotia’s 79th Annual General Meeting!

Date    Was held on June 29, 2011
Time     AGM 12:00pm-12:30pm Reception 12:30pm -1:30pm
Location    Museum of Natural History
Address    1747 Summer Street,  Halifax, NS B3H 3A6
(beside Wanderer’s Grounds, between Bell Rd & Sackville St)
Parking   located at the Museum entrance and in adjacent lots

Please renew your membership to Easter Seals Nova Scotia and Polio Nova Scotia by clicking here.

Open House – Intro to Sledge!

Open House – Introduction to Sledge Hockey for children with disabilities.

Was held on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
BMO Centre , 61 Gary Martin Drive in Hammonds Plains.

Come and watch and/or participate.  Able-bodied children are also invited.

For more information please contact (902) 453-6000 x226

Volunteer Opportunity – Kinesiology students

New Leaf Enterprises, a program of Easter Seals Nova Scotia, is a work place training centre for adults with physical disabilities, offering catering services, four New Leaf Cafes in our community and business and mailing services.

We are interested in offering a volunteer opportunity to Kinesiology students who would like to come and work with our clients, either developing and implementing an exercise/stretching program, yoga or playing indoor sports games.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact us. (902) 453-6000 x220 or email stephanieg@easterseals.ns.ca

Camp Tidnish Revitalization!

Easter Seals Nova Scotia made a commitment to their campers and clients in October 2009 to raise $200,000 towards revitalizing Camp Tidnish to meet the growing needs of the campers.

 Due to the generous donations from the Corporations, Foundations, and Service Clubs listed below we have raised $93,200 and have made many necessary improvements at camp including: the re-painting of all cabins and main lodge, new mattresses, bedding and linens for all cabins, new flooring, new chairs, a couch, bean bag chairs and a big screen TV for the common areas, as well as an abundance of craft supplies, games and ipod docs.

Says a camper about this year’s improvements:  “I would like to thank all the individuals who came together and helped with all the improvements this summer. The Beehive had a lot more to offer this year, which was great, like bowling table, air hockey, beanbag chairs, furniture and the Wii.”

Easter Seals Nova Scotia will continue to fundraise and implement improvements at Camp Tidnish until Spring 2011 with the goals of replacing wooden ramps, windows, beds, and equipment for new program areas (including music & drama program and animal therapy program).

Thank you to our donors!
Truro Rotary Club ($20,000)
CIBC ($7,500)
CIBC Wood Gundy ($5,000)
Windsor Foundation ($20,000)
The Edwards Family Charitable Foundation ($7,000)
Halifax Rotary Club ($2,000)
North Sydney Rotary Club ($7,000)
Amherst Rotary Club ($20,000)
Other Service Clubs ($4,700)

About Camp Tidnish

Since 1958, Camp Tidnish has been providing Nova Scotians with disabilities a unique, fun, safe and rewarding camp experience. Each summer up to 300 campers stay at the fully accessible camp to enjoy a summer vacation filled with excitement, games, and laughter. Campers will often come home having learned new skills, developed greater self-confidence, made new friends, and achieved greater independence through their experiences at camp.