Bertie Holland (R), a representative from Peter’s Fund Racer, receives a $610 check from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak, as part of the New Hampshire ski area's “SPF Days Go Sun Smart” special. (photo: Pats Peak)

Pats Peak Donates Over $600 to Support Melanoma Research

Henniker, NH –As part of their March Online Only Specials, SPF Days Go Sun Smart, New Hampshire’s Pats Peak ski area has donated $610 to support melanoma research.

Skiers and riders were able to purchase a lift ticket online in advance to ski or ride March 19-23 for only $25. For every online ticket sold, $10 of their $25 lift ticket went toward a donation to “Peter’s Fund Racer” to support melanoma research. Guests also received a sample of sunscreen to protect them from the sun’s rays.

Bertie Holland (R), a representative from Peter’s Fund Racer, receives a $610 check from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak, as part of the New Hampshire ski area's  “SPF Days Go Sun Smart” special. (photo: Pats Peak)
Bertie Holland (R), a representative from Peter’s Fund Racer, receives a $610 check from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak, as part of the New Hampshire ski area's “SPF Days Go Sun Smart” special. (photo: Pats Peak)

“We understand that skiers and riders are always looking for a deal in March so we are happy to support this important cause and at the same time provide a discounted rate to our skiers and riders,” said Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak. “Those looking for a deal were able to get in some last runs of the season under the sun, support a good cause and get a great deal.”

The primary focus of Peter’s Fund Racer is to raise money for melanoma research and patient care. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. The number of people who develop melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Deaths from complications of this disease are increasing at a faster rate than deaths from any other form of cancer except lung cancer. On May 23rd, 1999, melanoma claimed the life of Peter M. Newton at the age of 46.

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as part of Pats Peak’s March Online Only Specials, SPF Days Go Sun Smart, they have donated $610 to support melanoma research.

Skiers and riders were able to purchase a lift ticket online in advance to ski/ride March 19-23 for only $25. For every online ticket sold, $10 of their $25 lift ticket went toward a donation to “Peter’s Fund Racer” to support melanoma research. Guests also received a sample of sunscreen to protect them from the sun’s rays.

Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak said, “We understand that skiers and riders are always looking for a deal in March so we are happy to support this important cause and at the same time provide a discounted rate to our skiers/riders. Those looking for a deal were able to get in some last runs of the season under the sun, support a good cause and get a great deal.”

About the PETERS FUND RACER:
The primary focus is to raise money for melanoma research and patient care. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. The number of people who develop melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Deaths from complications of this disease are increasing at a faster rate than deaths from any other form of cancer except lung cancer. On May 23rd, 1999, melanoma claimed the life of Peter M. Newton at the age of 46. To make a donation or for more information on Peters Fund Racer, please visit www.petersfundracer.com.

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