People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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Taking The Drop For Easter Seals (GALLERY)

Windsorites are rappelling off the side of Caesars Windsor today for a good cause.

Easter Seals Development Officer Afshin Ali says the charity's Drop Zone event has raised $1,500 for local families.

"You're raising funds for children with physical disabilities, for mobility and communication devices, which are much needed. Families take a big hit, financially, when they do need these things."

Ali says 15 thrill-seekers helped raise this year's donation.

This is Drop Zone's third and final year in Windsor, as Easter Seals is looking to put together a new event in 2016.

Rappel training underway outside of Caesars Windsor for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Rappel training underway outside of Caesars Windsor for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Rappel training underway outside of Caesars Windsor for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Rappel training underway outside of Caesars Windsor for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Rappel training underway outside of Caesars Windsor for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Rappel training underway outside of Caesars Windsor for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)People rappel down the side of Caesars Windsor to raise money for local Easter Seals families through the charity's Drop Zone event, October 6, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

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