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# One of the coolest things I do all year…

 Published by [Mike Desjardins](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/author/mike-desjardins) on Jul 28, 2009 11:03:47 AM

I’m inviting you to experience your courage and join me on the ViRTUS Drop Zone Team. On September 15, 2009, our team will be rappelling down the side of the AXA Pacific Building in downtown Vancouver and we’d love you to join us! Here’s a quick video that show’s you how it works:

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If you think it’s crazy to be rappelling down the side of a building, well, you’re probably right, but we do it anyway to [support the kids!](http://www.lionsbc.ca/)

Come be a superhero with us.  All you have to do is raise $1,500 in pledges. [You can sign-up to join us or sponsor us here.](https://payment.csfm.com/events/bclions/dropzone_van/visitor/)

PS This is the fourth time I’ll be rappelling and trust me, it’s more exhilarating and exciting than it is scary. And I can guarantee it’s better than anything you have planned for Sept 15th!

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