Easter Seals Month
March, 2010

WHEREAS: For the past 88 years Easter Seals Ontario has been helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities.

WHEREAS: Easter Seals helps 20,000 families of kids with physical disabilities to purchase necessary mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, ramps, lifts, and communication devices.

WHEREAS: Easter Seals provides recreational experiences at Easter Seals Camps, and funding of participation in other recreational programs such as day camps, swimming and art classes.

WHEREAS: Easter Seals has developed a province-wide network of community-based volunteer groups called District Councils. These councils represent the community, consisting of Easter Seals' parents, volunteers, donors, teachers, medical representatives and other community members.

WHEREAS: March is Easter Seals Month is a fundraising and awareness campaign for kids with physical disabilities. During March, communities across the province fundraise and create awareness through events such as The Easter Seals Telethon, Snowarama, and programs such as Paper Eggs.

NOW THEREFORE: I, Harvey Rosen, Mayor of the City of Kingston, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2010 as Easter Seals Month and encourage everyone to support Easter Seals during its fundraising and awareness campaign.

DATED at Kingston this 17th day of February, 2010
Mayor Harvey Rosen