Filmpossible Winners Announced

TORONTO, April 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation's is pleased to announce this year's filmpossible winners.

Video

• For Abbey, submitted by Clarence Porter
• I won't give up, submitted by Haley Duke
• My Black-Capped Angels, submitted by Florence Pelletier

Photo

• She Is The Caregiver, submitted by Jeremy Siemens
• Born This Way, submitted by Tori Lacey
• I know I Can, submitted by Owen Derby

Filmpossible, now in its third year, aims to bring visibility to disability by inviting people across a spectrum of ages and abilities to create, upload and vote for short videos and photos that capture the spirit of Bringing Visibility to Disability.

This year, 102 entries were received, 68 photos and 34 videos. The grand prizes include $5000 for top video, and $1000 for top photo. Prizes have been generously donated by our sponsors - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, Cisco, Muir Detlefsen & Associates and GemsBok Technologies.

For more information visit filmpossible at www.hollandbloorview.ca

About Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital:

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.  We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. Every year, we see about 7,000 children with about 600 inpatient admissions and 58,000 outpatient visits.

SOURCE: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Media Contact:  

Lauren Muir, filmpossible Manager, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 416.425.6220 x 3436| [email protected]|