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WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS John Wichers prepares to rappel down the side of the Manitoba Hydro Building on Portage Ave. Tuesday morning, he is one of the 66 people taking part in the the 13th Annual Easter Seals™ Drop Zone. John is three weeks away from his 80th birthday. The event is in support of SMD Foundation/Easter Seals™ Manitoba, their goal is to raise $170,000. August 22 2017