$10 Lift Tickets at Schweitzer for A Day For Heather

News Release

For Immediate Release:
12-03-10

Media Contacts: 
Sean Briggs – 208.255.3031
Marketing Coordinator
Dave Kulis – 208. 208 263 9555 x 2210
Marketing Director

$10 Lift Tickets at Schweitzer to Benefit Local Cancer Patients
Community Cancer Services and Schweitzer present A Day for Heather on December 10th

Sandpoint, ID – Sandpoint’s Community Cancer Services and Schweitzer Mountain Resort will team up to offer $10 lift tickets all day and raise funds for those with cancer in the community.  100% of ticket proceeds will be donated.

Tickets are available for purchase in town starting this Saturday, December 4th at Sandpoint Sports, Panhandle State Bank, and Pend d'Oreille Winery. As always, tickets will also be available at Schweitzer on December 10th.

“This event is so rewarding to host,” said Schweitzer Events Director, Mary Weber-Quinn. “It’s great to see how many people turn out each year to support Sandpoint and the local cancer community.” 

Weather permitting Schweitzer Mountain Resort plans to open the Outback Bowl for the first time this season and operate 7 lifts including everything but the T-bar and the Sunnyside Double. Lifts will run from 9am – 3:30pm.

Community Cancer Services is a local resource and information center for cancer patients and their families.  It provides both financial and emotional support during what can be the most challenging time in a person’s life. The organization offers support including travel assistance, prescription assistance and counseling.

A Day for Heather is named in memory of Heather Gibson, founder of Community Cancer Services, a member of the Schweitzer ski family and an advocate for cancer patients.  This is the fifth year for the annual event.

For more information about A Day for Heather call Schweitzer’s Activity Center at 208.255.3081. For more information about Community Cancer Services and how to make tax deductible donations visit them online at www.communitycancerservices.org

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Schweitzer is nestled in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the Idaho panhandle and the northwest Rocky Mountains. The resort is well known for its two massive bowls, breathtaking views and amazing gladed terrain. Schweitzer Mountain Resort offers 2900 acres of skiable in bounds terrain. Thousands of additional acres of cat skiing are available off the back of the mountain from the top of The Great Escape Quad. Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, which are sought out and recognized as destinations for diverse recreation opportunities year-round.