FLETCHERS LAKE/ENFIELD/HALIFAX: More than 50 people were brave and rappelled down 23 storeys on Tuesday all in support of a great cause.
The 19th annual Drop Zone Halifax took place at 1801 Hollis Street with all monies raised going to support programs and initiatives put on by Easter Seals Nova Scotia.
There were many teams who had upwards of four members taking part in the rappel, which saw a little delay from its scheduled start due to Mother Nature rains and a quick lightning in the area.
Once that was down and it was good to go, there were lots of people braving their fears–doing Drop Zone for the first time-or veterans with many years of experience under their harnesses to head down the 23 storeys.
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As the participants went down the side of the tallest building east of Montreal, there were cheers of encouragement from all.
Our own Pat Healey participated for a second year in a row, this time he had three teammates. They were Amy Demone of Fletchers Lake; Julie Gilby of Enfield; and Carrie MacDougall of Lantz.
The Great Descenders as they are aptly named, a name picked by Amy’s daughter Olivia, raised more than $6,800 for Easter Seals.
Here is the video story from the Drop Zone Halifax as sponsored by Molnar Welding and edited by Matt Dagley. It was shot and reported on by Pat Healey.
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