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EMS manager to tackle 7 summits for charity

District of Nipissing EMS News Release ********************* As one of the leading Public Access Defibrillator Programs in the Province, it’s no surprise that a member of the Lifeline committee is participating in this Provincial fund raising program
Kate Adams
District of Nipissing EMS
News Release

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As one of the leading Public Access Defibrillator Programs in the Province, it’s no surprise that a member of the Lifeline committee is participating in this Provincial fund raising program.

Expedition overview

Mountaineers push their personal boundaries by attempting the 7 Summits - climbing the tallest peak on each of the Earth's 7 continents. On February 22, 2009, District of Nipissing EMS Manager Jean Guy Belzile will participate in the Heart & Stroke 7 Summits by climbing the stairs of the 7 tallest office buildings in Toronto's downtown core in one morning. He will not only conquer Toronto's tallest towers, but he will also give those who experience cardiac arrest a second chance at life through the vital funds that he is raising. Heart&Stroke 7 SummitsTM fundraising goal of $1.5 million and we're going to need your help to get there. All funds raised locally will be returned to the local program.

Warm Up Event THURSDAY JANUARY 29, 2009 11:00 AM (MEDIA EVENT) Join us on Thursday January 29, 2009 at 11:00 am at North Bay City Hall for a warm up climb. District EMS
Manager Jean Guy Belzile will be joined by Deputy Mayor and Lifeline Champion Peter Chirico as he climbs the stairs of the 7 floors of North Bay City Hall as a “warm-up” for the 7 Summits event.

Corporate Challenge – WIN a Defibrillator for your business

Doctor Dave Henstridge of HeartZAP Services Inc. will issue a corporate challenge to all businesses to make a donation. For every $100.00 donation, businesses will receive one ballot in a draw to WIN one ZOLL AED PLUS Public Access Defibrillator for their business, plus training for up to 8 employees. (draw is open to businesses only) (draw date February 23, 2009)

Breakfast with the Mayor

Join Mayor Vic Fedeli, members of the Lifeline Committee and the Heart & Stroke Foundation at the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park, Wednesday, February 11 at 8:30 am, for breakfast.

$10.00 per person, includes a donation to the 7 Summits event.

Lifeline Public Access Defibrillators have been used for three successful resuscitation in the District since 2005.
For further information please contact Jean Guy Belzile, 474-2151 ext 3316 or Marc Picard at 474-7426 or 498-5957.

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