Jan. 26, 2005
Hit the slopes for the Jimmy Fund
CSC/Jimmy Fund Ski Challenge at Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Feb. 12
Ski or snowboard enthusiasts and novices alike are invited to show they care and hit the slopes to help fight against cancer at the 10th annual CSC/Jimmy Fund Ski Challenge at Nashoba Valley Ski Area on Saturday, Feb. 12.
Nashoba received more than 30 inches of snow in the "Blizzard of '05'— more than any other regional ski area—so the slopes are primed and in top shape to provide the base for some great conditions.
Sponsored by the Massachusetts offices of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), the CSC/Jimmy Fund Ski Challenge is open to companies, families and friends. All are invited to enjoy the day's competitions and festivities as four-person teams ($240) or as individual competitors ($70).
Both fund-raising efforts and speed determine race winners in this friendly competition that helps others in their battle with cancer. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
"This is a great opportunity for co-workers, families and groups of friends to head outdoors and enjoy the winter by having a great time together and helping a very important cause,' said Didier Putzeys, event chairperson and operations manager at CSC.
The race course is set for all skill levels and being the fastest is not the only way to win. For each $150 raised over the registration fee, teams will have one second deducted from their race times. Members of the first, second and third place teams, as well as racers with the fastest gross time, receive prizes. All racers receive a free lift ticket for the day, goodie bag, and barbecue lunch. In addition, free-style legend Wayne Wong will be available before the races to offer advice and tips to competitors looking to improve their style.
In addition to the competition, skiers, snowboarders and supporters are invited to participate in the auction, raffle and awards ceremony after the main event. The grand prize raffle winner will take home two round-trip American Airlines tickets. Auction items include Boston Red Sox tickets, a baseball autographed by a Red Sox player, a ski-and-stay package, ski equipment, and more.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, Mass. Located just 45 minutes from Boston, Nashoba is Greater Boston's largest ski and snowboard area. For more information call Alicia Gallo at (617) 632-3611 or visit www.jimmyfund.org/ski.
