Spare a $20?

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been leaving you voicemails, sending you emails, messaging you via LinkedIn and Facebook, and updating my Twitter status in an effort to ask for your generous donations. I would like to thank you if you have taken a moment to listen to your voicemails, or read the emails and messages, and if you were able to open your wallets and financially support my participation.

As you know, I’m preparing to participate in Easter Seals Drop Zone, where I’ll be rappelling down a high-rise building in downtown Vancouver. Why would I do that you ask? Well, here’s my story:

Karm and I have been blessed with two very healthy children (I say this as I touch wood, bite my tounge, and engage in other bizarre superstitious behaviours). Our daughter, Isabella had an opportunity to participate in Sparks’ weekend camping trip at Camp Elkgrove. For days that followed Isabella’s safe return home, all she could talk about was how much fun she had.

However, I’m also well aware that there are families that are blessed with beautiful children that battle challenges that prevent them from participating in activities such as camping. That’s where Easter Seals come into play.

Easter Seals “been able to provide inclusive and engaging opportunities for Canadians with disabilities through summer camps and active living programs, as well as specialized mobility and access equipment.

“Easter Seals is committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. At their fully accessible camps, kids and youth learn about themselves and the potential of their abilities. The facilities are designed to ensure that everyone, no matter their disability, has the support they need to have the time of their lives, gain confidence and a sense of independence, challenge themselves and cultivate meaningful friendships.” (Source: The Drop Zone website)

Imagine giving children the opportunity to be “children” regardless of the challenges they have to face by providing the right tools and environment. Imagine every participating child having the ability to say “I can do it”, “I have done it”, and “I will do it again”. I don’t think any child should be denied having fun; life is too short for that.

Thanks for reading,

Armin

PS. If you want to financially support my descent on September 13, 2011, please click here. Thank you in advance.