Our Flying Chicks successfully rappelled off the 18-storey Delta Ottawa Hotel on September 27 and they couldn’t have done it without you! Chicken Farmers of Canada was able to raise more than $9,500 in support of Easter Seals due to your generous donations! We couldn’t be more thrilled. After registering and signing all the waivers, in case something did happen, the Flying Chicks collected their kits and were then outfitted in complete rappel gear. After a very short practice run on a makeshift 1 story wall, they were ushered to the roof in full costume where they received their final instructions. Down below, about 35 of us, staff, stakeholders, friends and family were watching in anticipation. Some worried and praying for a safe landing, the rest of us knowing everything would be just fine. We had signs, lots of them and we were loud. I’m sure our cheers of support could be heard a couple of blocks away. Before they came down they waived to us from above.  As expected the most tentative step was the first one. Let me tell you that although 18 storeys doesn’t sound that high when you’re looking up or down and watching someone make their way down a building it’s actually really high. It’s definitely not something you could do if you are afraid of heights. The street was full of super heroes that day. I think all of the participants were decked out in their favourite costume. We saw Mr. Incredible, Wonder Woman, Bat Girl, DJ Lance and so many others. Our Flying Chicks were decked out in red capes, red masks and beaks. After that first tentative step they each made it down the building. Slowly at first...some more slowly than others...but they did it. Once they were down, and thumbs up were all around, the expressions on their faces said it all. They loved it! It was an exhilarating, fun experience and they would do it all over again. We did manage to take some video of the experience for you to see, so please watch and enjoy. Again, thank you so much for supporting CFC and our Flying Chicks and also a big thank you to our chicks for being super heroes for the day!