NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire ??\u0432\u0402\u045c Cranmore Mountain Resort will host the American Cancer Society’s 29th Annual Race to Beat Cancer on Sunday, February 12, 2005. The race is a fundraiser dedicated to help in the fight against cancer. All proceeds from the event will aid in the research and education to help fight cancer.<\/p>\n
“This exceptional event will help fund research in the battle against cancer.” said Ben Wilcox, General Manager at Cranmore. “Each year more than a hundred racers come out and raise more than $20,000 in just one day.”<\/p>\n
The Race to Beat Cancer is a fun day for skiers, riders and tubers of all ages and abilities. The ski\/snowboard race is in NASTAR format and tubers will have the opportunity to go head-to-head on the Arctic Blast Tubing Park for the fastest time. Participants are required to make a minimum contribution of $50 which includes an all-day lift ticket. Prizes will be awarded for raising the most money and first, second and third place finishers in each category. Non-racers can also participate by sponsoring a racer.<\/p>\n
Registration is from 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. at the Arlberg Lodge. The race begins at 10 a.m. and the awards ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Participants can also pre-register by mailing in your form to Race to Beat Cancer, American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Unit 8, Bedford, NH 03110 by February 6. <\/p>\n
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.<\/p>\n
For more information on Cranmore events, please visit www.cranmore.com<\/a> or call1-800-SUN N SKI.
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