In the photo: Sylvia Pelletier, President of the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH
receiving a check from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak,
for a portion that Pats Peak donated.

Almost a quarter of a million dollars has been raised in the past 13 years

at the Childhood Cancer Lifeline Event at Pats Peak.
Henniker, NH, March 15, 2013 — The Childhood Cancer Lifeline 2013 event at Pats Peak raised nearly $30,000, insuring much needed support for NH families who have a child battling cancer.

The auction and dinner was a large portion of the money raised along with the generosity of the Pats Peak skier/riders that donated at the cashier locations through the donation request campaign. Visitors to The Peak, along with Peak employees, papered the lodges with well wishes, collectively donating over $8,800. Pats Peak provided a cash donation and also included the Childhood Cancer Lifeline in their March Online Only Specials for a total of a $4,460 donation.

The Childhood Cancer Lifeline thanks October Sons for their talent and commitment to families battling cancer all weekend, and for organizing and lining up other performers for Sunday’s “We Will, We Will ROCK Cancer”.

Sylvia Pelletier, President of the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH says: “Each year we are amazed, and touched by the outpouring of generosity from the community, and for the enthusiastic support of everyone at Pats Peak. The Peak has truly embraced families battling cancer through the Lifeline, with a compassion and energy that is awe-inspiring. Each weekend we witness gifts from the heart, given freely to help families in crisis. The funds raised allow us to meet very real, practical needs of families living with childhood cancer. It allows us to put gas in the cars of families making the trek to treatment, or to pay a bill while a parent is out of work to care for their child. To everyone who participated, we are grateful. You are truly a part of the “lifeline” we offer families.”

The Childhood Cancer Lifeline has a great group of board members, and volunteers who work very hard to organize this event. They would like to thank: Rita Blanchard, Sharon DeMarco, Karen Kana, Eren Martin, and Amy Patenaude for their assistance requesting donations, Tom Fisher for serving as auctioneer, and Verlin Gokey and Cameron Pelletier for acting as auction processors.

In addition to our very generous guests at our auction, we must thank the following individuals / business who provided an auction item or made a cash donation:
Alapage Boutique, American K9 Country, Amoskeag Beverages, Amy Patenaude, Ann Tremblay, Apple Tree Fabrics, Atrium Beauty Studio, Bedford Village Inn, Bellman’s Jewelers, Bertie Holland, Beth Smarse, Boston Celtics, Cam Sinclair, Cannon Mountain Ski Area, Carleton & Sally Auer, Carriage Town Bar & Grille, Celebrities for Charities, Inc, Chick & Robyn Chickering, Colonial Village Market, Common Man Restaurant, Company C, Contoocook Well Co, Country Inn and Suites, Covered Bridge Frame Shop, Crystal Bixby, DA Bucci & Sons, Dana Musciano, Daniel DaCosta, David Carlile, David Foster, Dawn Blanchard, Deborah Riley, Dunkin Donuts, Ecologic Cartridge Company, Eileen’s Jewerly, Eren Pils-Martin, Exeter Jewelers, Flatbread Company, Frank Tansey, Frederick’s Pastries, Funspot, German John’s, Grenon Trading Co., Gunstock Mountain Resort, Guy & Sylvia Pelletier, Hair with a Flair/Deb Flanders, Harpoon Brewery, Harvest Market, Henniker Brewing Company, Henniker Crushed Stone, Henniker Pharmacy, Janis Forster, Jessica Audette, Jody Frasier, JP Demers, JulieAnn’s Florist & Gift Shop, Kara Brimblecom-Spiewak, Kristin Colella, Lindt & Sprungli, USA, Lisa Radermacher, Lorna Landry, Marissa Lucci, Michelle Weinstein, Mickey Rourke, Mill City Antiques & Consignment, Mount Sunapee, Nanci Butler, National Grid, Newick’s Seafood, Northeast Mobile Dental Company, Painted Souls Arts & Crafts, Painted Souls Tattoo & Art Studio, Patrick Goodell, Pats Peak, Pilgrim Lanes & Funtime Arcade, Polkadots Gift Boutique, Preciphist, Preference Styling Salon, Rachel Halverson, Ranger, Inc., Riverworks Jewelry, Robert & Jo Ellen Wright, Robin Riley, Rusty’s General Store, S & W Sports, Salon 27, Salon DeJour, Salon Peverly Hills, Sam’s Club, Serendipity Boutique, Smuttynose Brewing Company, Southern NH Alumni of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Stafford, Gaudet & Assoc, Starbucks, Stop & Shop, Sysco Boston, LLC., Target, T-Bones, The Pines Seafood House, The Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery, Thomas Ralls, Toni & Jason Robbins, Tracy DiMarco, Tracey Hoover, Village Discount Center, Vincent Roberts, Weathervane Seafoods, Whistle Stop Sweet Shop, ZZ and Fah Zimmerman DJ and Photography Services. Our sincere apologies if we missed anyone.

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More about the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH:
The Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH was founded in the fall of 1995 by a group of parents whose children had childhood cancer. Since their inception, they have been a strictly volunteer organization dedicated to addressing the practical and emotional needs of New Hampshire families dealing with pediatric cancer. Today, their volunteers have expanded to include family members, friends, and other caring individuals. The mission is to empower New Hampshire families who are coping with childhood cancer by providing knowledge, resources, assistance, and hope. The organization has twice won the Governors Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Efforts by a Statewide Group. You can find out more about the organization on their website: www.childhoodcancerlifeline.org.

More about PATS PEAK:
PATS PEAK is in its 50th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 23 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire.

PATS PEAK has a Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult/Corporate Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails lit for night skiing/riding and is one of the state’s most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas.

During the “Other Season of PATS PEAK”, PATS PEAK Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering!

PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732).

PATS PEAK can be reached:
· By telephone at 603-428-3245
· By fax at 603-428-7821
· 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK (728-7732)
· Online at www.patspeak.com