posted on February 07, 2010 20:25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OVER $350,000.00 RAISED FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
Huntsville, Ontario - February 7, 2010 - This past weekend the 11th Annual Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run was a great success! Over $350,000.00 was raised in pledges and corporate sponsorship this past weekend, with more expected to come in this week.
Kelly Shires lost her long battle with breast cancer in October 2004 but her memory & spirit were kept strong this past weekend. The enthusiasm was remarkable as over 108 women suited up on February 6, 2010 to participate in this spectacular event. The day started off beautifully with a moment of silence in memory of those who have lost their battle with breast cancer and an enthusiastic dance to the event theme song “Man, I feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain, a song chosen by Kelly Shires to represent the event. The ladies then headed off on the trails to all meet up again at their lunch destination. This exhilarating event was held at the cozy Hidden Valley Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. The trails were challenging as each team traveled their designated route to Dorset for lunch. Special thanks the local snowmobile clubs for making sure the trails were groomed perfectly for the ride.
The ladies completed the ride of challenging trails in the afternoon arriving back at Hidden Valley Resort and were welcomed back with a warm cup of hot chocolate and treats. The closing ceremonies consisted of a gala banquet dinner, awards, and auctions, with Emcee Beverly Thomson, Co-Host of Canada AM, and also a breast cancer survivor. Special Guest speaker Tracey Guthrie - Breast Cancer survivor and Ms. National Canada 2005 with a surprise performance by Canadian Country singer – Cathy Korpi. “The weekend is always filled with many emotions in remembering those we lost to breast cancer and those who fight it every day” says Stenoff, “It is such an honour to be riding to help women in their battle against breast cancer”. Stay tuned for details for our 12th annual event taking place February 2011.
Special mention to our winners of the Kelly Shires Award – Maria Palubeski, Kim “Sparks” Fish award – Trina Chrusrzcz and the Betty Black Award for highest pledges – Dianne Munn. Congratulations to our raffle draw winners; Jack Summers from Brampton who won the first place prize of a 20109 Ski-Doo donated by BRP Inc. and Factory Recreation in Midland. Don Hughes from Cambridge who won the 2nd prize of a $500 gift certificate at Royal Distributing and Chandos Hickey from Peterborough who won the 3rd prize, a stay for two at Hidden Valley Resort.
Many thanks to this year’s participants, volunteers, media partners and Sponsors for their part in making this year so successful. Special thanks to our Platinum level sponsors - BRP/Ski-Doo®, Choko Designs, Factory Recreation in Midland, FXR Racing, Royal Distributing and the Toronto International Snowmobile ATV & Powersport Show for their continuous support Be sure to look for us at the Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersport Show October 15, 16 & 17, 2010. Together we ARE making a difference!
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