Organizers are ready for the 12th annual Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals event on Saturday, February 7. Snowmobilers who take part are eligible for the “12 Gifts of Snowarama” drawing, an assortment of fabulous prizes ranging from weekend vacation packages to $1,200 in cash. Plus, participants know they have contributed to a meaningful cause. The goal of Easter Seals is to “help kids be kids.” Event planners gathered to finalize plans on Thursday, January 22. (L-R, front) Jennifer Pylychuk, MaryAnn Gagnon, Zachary Pylychuk, Billi Carlson. (L-R, back) Brittany Deschampe, Frank Vecchio, Debra Owens, Paula Schaefbauer.
On Saturday, February 7, 2015, snowmobilers from around the region are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids. This is the chance to become part of the most successful winter fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario—while having a great time on the trails!
Now in its 12th year, Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids has raised more than $290,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in our community.
To celebrate the 12th year at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, with every $100 in pledges raised by participants, riders will receive a ballot to win one of “12 Gifts of Snowarama.” A minimum of $100 in pledges is required to participate, but the more money a rider raises, the more chance he or she has to win. The gifts include $1,200 in cash and weekend vacation packages.
There will be prizes for the top fundraisers, as well as additional prizes throughout the weekend. This year, participants can also register for the event and collect pledges from friends and family online. Visit snowarama.org to find your favorite rider and make a donation to this meaningful cause.
Snowarama has two routes to choose from starting at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. There is a long ride that is approximately 120 miles to Gunflint Trail and a short “local ride” on the Grand Portage Reservation that is approximately 35 miles. The Snowarama event includes a bonfire on the trail, a fabulous Portage buffet for dinner, and entrance to the dance featuring Bed of Roses (a Bon Jovi Tribute band) on Saturday night.
Funds raised at Snowarama help provide financial assistance for children with physical disabilities for essential mobility and communication equipment and fully accessible summer camping opportunities. Rhonda Harrison, senior development officer with Easter Seals said, “Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids would not be a success without the support of the snowmobiling community. We sincerely hope we can count on your support and participation again this year.”
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