City of Toronto: City Proclamations


		City of Toronto Proclamation

"Easter Seals Month"

March 2004

WHEREAS:	The Easter Seal Society of Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities; and
WHEREAS:	Easter Seals helps over 8,000 families of kids with physical disabilities to purchase necessary equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, braces and communication aids; and
WHEREAS:	through the More Choices for More Kids vision, Easter Seals provides recreational experiences at Easter Seals camps, and funding of recreational choices such as day camps, swimming and art classes; and
WHEREAS:	Easter Seals has developed a network of community-based volunteer groups consisting of Easter Seals' parents, volunteers, donors, teachers, medical representatives and other community members; and
WHEREAS:	during March, communities hold a variety of fundraising events and activities to raise public awareness of the needs of children, youth and young adults living with physical disabilities.
NOW,
THEREFORE:	I, Mayor David Miller, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim March 2004 as "Easter Seals Month" and encourage everyone to support Easter Seals during its fundraising and awareness campaign.

[Signed Mayor David Miller]