Press Release

Media Contact:
Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing
Pats Peak Skiing, LLC
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3245, ext. 108
lori@patspeak.com

Sylvia Pelletier, President
Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH
(603) 645-1489
info@childhoodcancerlifeline.org

CHILDHOOD CANCER LIFELINE WEEKEND AT PATS PEAK 2009 IS A HUGE SUCCESS!

Henniker, NH, March 18, 2009 – Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend at Pats Peak, held February 28 & March 1, raised just under $20,000, insuring much needed support for NH families who have a child battling cancer. Given the current economy, the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH is deeply touched by the outpouring of generosity from the community and area businesses, who continue to show their support for this all volunteer organization. These funds will help meet the ever increasing needs of families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

The Childhood Cancer Lifeline extends their heartfelt thanks to Pats Peak and all of its employees, for their continued creative and enthusiastic support. Pulling off an event of this magnitude without their support would be impossible.
In addition to hosting the event, this year Pats Peak again coordinated a weeklong donation request campaign. Visitors to The Peak, along with Peak employees, papered the lodges with well wishes. It was truly a sight to behold.

In addition to the friends at Pats Peak, the Childhood Cancer Lifeline thanks John Mann, of Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers, for coordinating the all-star band line up on Sunday. John, and his lovely bride Roxanne, have been supporters for years. It is no small feat to assemble that much talent, and to lug equipment up to the 3rd floor of the lodge, every year! THANK YOU!

The Childhood Cancer Lifeline has a great group of board members, and volunteers who work very hard to organize this event. Thank you to Amy Patenaude, Rita Blanchard, Pat Bryer, Eren Martin, our Tri-Deltas Karen Kana & Kim Johnson, and Steph Osborne, for their continued assistance requesting donations, and to the Bryer, Falconer, Johnson, Kalika, Konrad, Lucci , Pelletier and Riley families for helping to run the auction event.

This year’s event was one of the best attended, and most fun, to date. Where else can you have a prime rib dinner for $30 as a couple, hear amazing bands, bid on great items, and know you are helping families in need? The desire of all of those in attendance to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others was apparent. Thank you all!

The awesome bands: Arthur James & Northbound, Fran Calo Band, Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers.

The generous donors: A Precious Pet Resort, Alapage, American K9 Country, Amy Patenaude, Ann Tremblay, Apple Tree Fabrics, Applebee's, Ayer & Goss Fuels, Bedford Village Inn, Boston Red Sox, Brentwood Power Equipment, Bugaboo Creek, Cabin Fever Video, Cam Sinclair, Candy Kingdom, Carindex, Carol Walsh, Celebrities for Charities, Inc, Charles Black, Cheri Dalphonse, CJ's Great West Grill, Clarke's Trading Post, Common Man, Contoocook Well Co, Country Spirit Restaurant, CR Sparks Restaurant, Cranmore, Daigneault's Sports, Daniel Webster College, Danny's Automotive, Dawn Blanchard, Deborah Riley, Dee's Cat & K-9 Design, Dimitris Pizza, Disciples of the Word Ministries, Edmunds Ace Hardware, Eren Martin, Erin Muldowney, Fat Belly's Grill & Bar, Firefly American Bistro & Bar,Frank & Nellie Digweed, Frank Tansey, Frederick's Pastries, From House Too Home, Funspot, Gin Gin Chinese Restaurant, Guy Pelletier, Hannaford, Harvest Market, Henniker Crushed Stone, Henniker Directional Drilling, Henniker Farm & Country Store, Henniker Pharmacy, Henniker Veterinary Hospital, High Tide Restaurant, IBEW Local 326,Janis Forster, JP Demers, Julie Daniels (White Mountain Agility), Just Be Products, Karen's Kitchen & Gourmet Shoppe, Kim Boland, King Arthur Flour, Laura Allain, LEGOS, Linda Szelog, Lindt Chocolate, Lisa Ruppel, Longhorn Steakhouse, Loon Mountain, Lorinda Routon, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Marie Houde, Mary's Café & Bakery, Melissa Ritchie, Melvyn's Day Spa,Mount Sunapee, New Harvester Market, NH Roller Derby, Northeast Mobile Dental Company / Dr. Dan Kana, Olive Garden, Onvio Servo / David Workman, Pats Peak, Peter Christian's Tavern, Que Pasa, Ragged Mountain, Raymond & Tamar Martin, Rick's Pond View Restaurant, Rossignol, S & W Sports, Salon 405, Shaws, Ski NH, Ski VT, Sonny's Main Street Restaurant, Smuttynose, St George's Café, Stafford, Gaudet & Assoc., Stop & Shop, Sweet Expressions, Target, Tavern Solutions / Bevinco, T-Bones, The Anagnost Companies, Thomas Ralls, Thorsteinn Gislason, Tim Fortier, Toni & Jason Robbins, Vincent Roberts, Weathervane Seafoods, Wildcat Mountain, Wish in the Wind, Xtreme Stitch

Our sincere apologies if we missed anyone …See you next year at The Peak!!

More about the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH:
The Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH was founded in the fall of 1995 by a group of parents whose children had childhood cancer. Since their inception, they have been a strictly volunteer organization dedicated to addressing the practical and emotional needs of New Hampshire families dealing with pediatric cancer. Today, their volunteers have expanded to include family members, friends, and other caring individuals. The mission is to empower New Hampshire families who are coping with childhood cancer by providing knowledge, resources, assistance, and hope. The organization has twice won the Governors Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Efforts by a Statewide Group. You can find out more about the organization at www.childhoodcancerlifeline.org.

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More about PATS PEAK:
PATS PEAK is in its 46th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 2 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 9 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire.

PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and a Weekend Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for adults and children, on either Saturday or Sunday for seven consecutive weeks. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics, with seven consecutive weeks of half-day instruction, one day a week, for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas.

During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering!

PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (888-728-7732).

PATS PEAK can be reached:

• By telephone at 603-428-3245
• By FAX at 603-428-7821
• 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK
• Online at www.patspeak.com

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