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VIDEO: Last stop Âé¶čAV for Easter Seals Drop Zone fundraiser

All funds raised in Âé¶čAV will support Camp Winfield

Âé¶čAV’s Landmark buildings were busy Sept. 26 as people gathered to fundraise for Easter Seals.

The Drop Zone event runs annually across B.C. Âé¶čAV was the final stop on this year’s tour.

The event hoped to raise over $300,000 province-wide and was over $250,000 upon arriving in Âé¶čAV.

VP of Philathropy and Engagement with Easter Seals BC Mike Leland said Âé¶čAV had the most willing participants with 55 people dropping down the 24-storey building.

“Easter Seals works with people with disabilities
 Here in Âé¶čAV we have Camp Winfield in Lake Country. Children, youth, and adults can come enjoy a weekend where they can be amongst peers, attend programs and services that help them build confidence, self esteem,” Leland said, noting all funds raised in Âé¶čAV will stay local.

Donations can still be made online at .

READ MORE: United Way B.C. fundraising campaign kicks off in Âé¶čAV



Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

I am a video journalist based in Âé¶čAV and capturing life in the Okanagan
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