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 over 1000 children with the joy and independence of summer camp experiences.

Visit century21.ca to discover the CENTURY 21 difference and our members’ dedication to their communities.

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Media contact:

Ashley Lockyer

Communications Marketing Strategist

CENTURY 21 Canada

ashley.lockyer@century21.ca 

604.606.2164

About CENTURY 21 Canada:

Work with the most recognized name in real estate. You’ll gain the support of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, with a unique Canadian history supporting entrepreneurship, marketing innovation, and homeowner education.

The CENTURY 21 family creates extraordinary experiences by providing proven training, management, and technology for its approx. 6,900 independently owned and operated franchises and over 100,000 members in 78 countries and territories worldwide.

We reward clients as the exclusive sponsor of the AIR MILES^® Reward Program in the real estate industry. Only CENTURY 21 offices can offer customers reward miles on real estate transactions.

We’ve proudly supported local families living with disabilities through Easter Seals Canada since 1979. Since 2009, Canadian offices have raised nearly $3 million for Easter Seals and the Kids to Camp program: providing over 1000 children with the joy and independence of fully accessible summer camp experiences.

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