7th Annual Subaru Boarding for Breast Cancer at Crystal Mountain
Raise money and earn Free lift tickets
Thompsonville, Mich. - Thousands of dedicated snowboarders and skiers will hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain on Saturday, March 3 as part of the 7th Annual Subaru Boarding for Breast Cancer. Crystal wants to reward those taking part in this noble effort. Anyone raising $100 will receive a free lift ticket for the day of the event. Anyone raising $500 earns a lift ticket for the day and a 2007/08 Limited Season Pass. Those raising $1,000 will receive a free lift ticket for the day and a 2007/08 Unlimited Season Pass! Every participant will be eligible for a prize drawing and this year's top fundraiser will win a snowboard prize package from Atomic.
In addition to the traditional pledge sheet, Crystal is offering fundraising online this year making it even easier to raise donations. Participants can open a FREE fundraising page and begin an email campaign by logging on to crystalmountain.com and clicking on the Subaru Boarding for Breast Cancer icon.
The Midwest's only B4BC event, which benefits the Boarding for Breast Cancer Foundation, Munson Healthcare's Navigator Program and the Women's Cancer Fund, features a number of other activities. Among them are ski and snowboard demos, samples of Coca-Cola's new energy drink, educational demos, and a hot wings contest. People will taste and vote for their favorite hot wings from 3-5pm with proceeds benefiting the three charities.
The 4th Annual Cammy Potter Slopestyle Competition will also be held on Saturday, March 3 as part of the B4BC event. The event is named in memory of the 35-year-old Cadillac native and U.S. Snowboard Team member who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2004. The competition runs from 11am-4pm. Registration is $25.
About Boarding for Breast Cancer:
Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness, and fundraising foundation. B4BC is a nationwide fundraising effort with a mission to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle.
About Munson Healthcare's Navigator Program & the Women's Cancer Fund:
The Navigator Program is an innovative outreach effort designed to guide and support women who have an abnormal breast finding or have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Most importantly, the program provides patients with true empathy when it's needed most.
The Women's Cancer Fund was created to help women in northern Michigan who have been diagnosed with cancer. Funds are raised through community support and programming.
About Crystal Mountain
Celebrating 50 years this winter, Crystal is a family owned resort, featuring 45 downhill slopes, 40+ km of cross-country trails, 36 holes of championship golf, lodging, dining and IACC-approved conference facilities for groups of up to 400 people. SKI Magazine rated Crystal the #1 Resort in the Midwest in 2005.
Tara Dakides supportin' B4BC with "Check your Headlights" buttons (Photo)