Henniker, NH – Southern New Hampshire’s Pats Peak ski area is hosting the 11th Annual Childhood Cancer Lifeline fundraiser weekend Feb. 26-27.nEach year in New Hampshire as many as 73 families hear the words “Your child has cancer”. For them, life is never the same. The emotional and financial impact of a cancer diagnosis upon a family is devastating. In addition to a number of social and support opportunities held throughout the year, the Childhood Cancer Lifeline provides direct financial assistance and comfort items to New Hampshire families, from the point of diagnosis, through the journey with cancer.
Through the support of individuals and businesses, the Childhood Cancer Lifeline has provided almost $300,000 in direct assistance to New Hampshire families. Additionally, they were able to launch a laptop program in December of 2009, providing a newly diagnosed child with a means to maintain connection to home, school and peers during treatment. To date, they have spent in excess of $61,000 on laptops for New Hampshire children battling cancer.
Throughout the week leading up to and including the weekend skiers and snowboarders will be able to make a donation to the cause. Raffles, Childhood Cancer Awareness Pins along with tickets for the Sunday evening event will be available for purchase during the weekend.
On Saturday, Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers will be playing in the ski area’s Sled Pub from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday, live bands will begin playing in the Sled Pub starting at noon with daytime performances by a variety of bands.
Sunday evening’s events kick off at 3 p.m. with a live and silent auction, raffles and dinner by Pats Peak’s Executive Chef, Guy Pelletier. The Live and Silent Auction has many gift certificates, tickets to all New England Sports Teams, sports memorabilia and more. Tickets purchased before the weekend of the event for the Sunday evening event are $20 per person or $30 per couple. Tickets purchased the weekend of the event are $25 per person or $40 per couple. Tickets may be purchased at Pats Peak Guest Services, by calling (603) 428-3245, throughout the event weekend in the Main Lodge or at the door. This event continues to be the most successful fundraising event for the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire.
The Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire has a special relationship with Pats Peak. Pelletier, who joined Pats Peak in May of 2000, has two children who are cancer survivors. His wife Sylvia is a founding member and current President of this organization. The Lifeline continues to be the only organization dedicated to empowering New Hampshire families whose children have cancer by providing them with financial assistance, resources, and most importantly, hope.