Battle in the Saddle Raises $9,700 For Pediatric Cancer Research
The Pedal For Hope Team is happy to announce that the 3rd annual Battle in the Saddle and 1st annual Pedal For Hope silent auction held this weekend at Lansdowne Place raised $9,700.
We would like to congratulate the Peterborough Fire Department on becoming the 2008 Battle in the Saddle Champions. Their team led the way in kilometers with over 1200km's covered on stationary bikes and also raised the most fundraising with $3,800
All the other teams which included NuBodies Fitness, Goodlife Fitness, Runners Life, Peterborough E.M.S & our very own Pedal For Hope Team did and excellent job on the bikes and in the fundraising efforts and we congratulate them for enduring the 24hrs of riding.
As most charity events, we could not be successful without the help and support of our sponsors. This years sponsors include:
- Lansdowne Place
- Tim Hortons
- Subway
- Pepsi QTG
- Wildrock Outfitters
- Sears Canada
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Rocky Ridge
- Discount Dans
We would also like to acknowledge the companies who donated items for the Silent Auction. This years donators were:
- Molson's
- Farthing Fine Art
- Longley Harley Davidson
- Rona Building Supplies
- Gentry For Men
- Tip Top Clothing
- Toronto Blue Jays
- NHLPA
- Doug Northey of Chemong Lodge
- Kawartha TV & Stereo
- Peterborough Petes Hockey Club
- Discount Dans
- Doug Rigg Photography
- Willow Wellness Centre
We couldn't do it without everyone's help, hope to see everyone again next year.
The Pedal for Hope 2008 tour schedule has been posted, click here for full schedule.. |
