Justin Hines Goes Over the Edge in San Diego

Oct. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- On FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, JUSTIN HINES headlines KIDS INCLUDED TOGETHER’S CONCERT FOR COURAGE at San Diego’s BIRCH NORTH PARK THEATRE at 7:30 PM. At 9 AM the next morning, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, in an event never before experienced in Southern California, the popular Canadian singer-songwriter will make a 33-story rappel in his wheelchair to descend the MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT’S 357 foot Harbor tower in support of the prominent San Diego based non-profit organization. Tickets for the Concert For Courage are $23 and can be purchased through overtheedgeforkit.com. Register to support Justin’s rappel at the same address.

Justin Hines conveys a powerful message of love to a growing legion of fans around the world in concert and on his best-selling albums SIDES and the recent CHASING SILVER.  Possessed of an unflagging spirit that allows him to flourish with the rare genetic condition, Larsen’s Syndrome, he is just about to release SEASON’S GREETINGS, an 11-track album of holiday favorites and original songs, including his previous seasonal hits “How I Love This Time” and “I’ll be Home For Christmas”. Last month Justin was honored with the RICK HANSEN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for his work as an advocate and role model for people with disabilities. He has also received the ROGER ABBOTT AND DON FERGUSON EASTER SEALS AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, a YTV ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series,  , a GEMINI AWARD nomination and is the current FACTOR (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record) BREALTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR.

Since 1997, Kids Included Together (KIT) has celebrated courage by supporting recreational, child and youth development programs that include children both with and without disabilities. It has provided training for community-based youth organizations committed to including children with disabilities into their existing recreational, social and childcare programs, their efforts having resulted in the inclusion of over 11,000 children with disabilities and the training of 22,000 youth providers who serve these children. KIT has affiliations with 54 organizations operating at over 293 locations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs and after-school programs at schools. Thanks to the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, KIT also serves 10 National Affiliates who receive training and technical support from KIT using a combination of live visits and cutting-edge technology. KIT’s services are provided free of charge to local and national affiliates and supports Navy Child and Youth Programs worldwide. kitonline.org.

The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego defines the city’s skyline. Overlooking San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, this urban resort is comprised of two stylish towers, the Seaport Tower and the Harbor Tower, which at 497-feet is the tallest building on the west coast waterfront.

There is another Canadian connection to the event with Over the Edge, a Nova Scotia based company that is the creative force behind rappelling events all over North America, providing all technical aspects including insurance, professional staff and state-of-the art equipment and ensuring all safety laws are followed.

For further information contact: James Monaco 705 672 3599 or jmonaco@ntl.sympatico.ca or Alicia Cook, Kids Included Together (KIT) at 858-225-5687 or alicia@kitonline.org

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