FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
$40,000 RAISED HELP FINANCIALLY ASSIST THOSE WITH BREAST CANCER
Parry Sound Ontario – April 28, 2013 – On April 26 & 27th the 4th Annual TraX4 Breast Cancer ATV ride took place in with conjunction with the 13th annual Spring Jam event in Parry Sound.
Over 200 ATV participants took part in the annual Spring Jam. All participants supported the cause in one form or another throughout the weekend including ones that took part in fundraising and the exclusive CanAm pink ride on Friday. The weekend was pack with events with central command at the Foley Fairgrounds.
The excitement began on Friday for those who met their fundraising requirements entitling them to the exclusive CanAm pink ribbon ride. Riders were challenged by every terrain possible ensuring that a fun time was had by all. In the evening, participants were able to take part in the exclusive rumble ride which took them on a unique ride through the town of Parry Sound with views of Georgian Bay, where various dignitaries greeted everyone. The fun Poker Jam had everyone participating, making stops throughout the weekend at the various local poker jam sponsors in order to try and play their winning Poker hand for cash prizes.
All riders were treated to a scrumptious TraX4 Breast Cancer breakfast Saturday at the Foley Fairgrounds, sponsored by CanAm and, Spring Jam heading off for a fun filled day on either the Stage Coach or Grand Trunk trail.
At the end of the day everyone was welcomed back with a 5 star dinner catered by the Log Cabin. The evening was full of fun draws, poker jam winners, free give-aways and the opportunity to bid on some exciting silent auction prizes.
Again this year, TraX4 Breast Cancer was welcomed with open arms by the regular Jam participants. Sincere appreciation to every member of the Spring Jam organizing committee for embracing the TraX4 Breast Cancer event in support of the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation.
We are pleased to announce that the highest pledges were raised for the second year in a row by Mitch Kleinsten, Congratulations to Mitch for topping this list once again this year!
Special thanks to all the partners and friends that supported this event and made it possible. Particular thanks to our Sponsors Can-AM, Factory Recreation in Midland, ATV World, Marvel Signs, BearClaw Tours, CSRA, Rockstar, Knightworks Design, Royal Distributing, Radioworld and the local BRP dealer ‘The Cove’.
Be sure to look for us at the Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersport Show October 25, 26, & 27, 2013. Don’t miss out on the chance to win the early bird draw price of a 2013 CanAm Outlander 400XT donated by CanAm and Factory Recreation. Winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, October 27th at the show.
Together we ARE making a difference!
For more information on the event or to apply to the trust:
1-877-436-6467 WWW.KELLYSHIRESFOUNDATION.ORG
WWW.TRAX4BC.COM WWW.BREASTCANCERSNOWRUN.ORG
Suzy Stenoff, Co-founder & Director, suzy@breastcancersnowrun.org