Y'all know Shannon and Dave are big skiers so we absolutely love this Colon Cancer Coalition fundraiser. ... So for any of our skiers or snow boarders - join the fun!
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On Saturday, March 7, Beech Mountain Ski Resort is hosting the inaugural Runs for Buns event.  All proceeds from Runs for Buns will benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition. Through our efforts we can raise awareness for screenings and early detection.  

Runs for Buns is a simple concept.  Participants will solicit pledges per ski/board run.  Ski runs will be tallied at lift 5 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th.  You can register online or manually by picking up a packet through the Group Sales office.  All packets must be turned in by Thursday, March 5.  

Registration:
Register as an individual or a team and ask family or friends to support your fundraising efforts. To promote some friendly competition, prizes will be awarded to the team that raises the most money! The goal is to simply have fun while raising awareness for colon cancer.

Fundraising can be done in two ways:
1.       Simple Donation. A simple donation is when you donate a flat amount of money regardless of how many or if any runs are completed.
2.       Pledge Per Run: Pledge per run is when donors pledge a dollar amount for every ski run completed. Pledge sheets are attached, or you can use the online platform.  Pledge sheets are great method for kids.  

To register or donate visit: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/beech-mountain

A series of fun events throughout the first week of March will provide a fun way to bring families together in support of a good cause!  Check out our schedule or visit the Facebook Page for up-to-date information about upcoming events and the Runs for Buns. 

Chance Drawing  and Silent Auction:
Another element to our event is a silent auction and a chance drawing.  We already have several generous donations from Pisten Bully, Floyd Fest, Merle Fest, Rossignol and several great local partners.  If you are interested in selling raffle tickets or helping with our auction, please let us know. 


For additional questions or interest in helping please contact me!  Remember to wear blue on Saturday, March 7th!
 
Let's do this! Spread the word!

Update:  We are now taking waiting list applications from the Spring ...

Are you or a friend dealing with cancer today?
Our application for Spring Retreats is now available for Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats

Who: 
Survivors in treatments or recently done, of any type of cancer, Men and Women, North Carolina and South Carolina residents, most participates are between 30-55.  NATURE LOVERS, outdoor enthusiasts and JOY SEEKERS a bonus! 

What:
Explore what is really on your mind and in your heart through creative workshops, and improve your health and wellness with healthy family style meals and daily exercise (light hikes, gentle yoga and Tai Chi). Top it off with campfires and laughter and you get the idea.  Kids camp for grown ups! 

When:

• April 16-19th, 2020
• May 7-10th, 2020

Cost:
FREE TO SURVIVORS thanks to the wonderful support from individuals, small business, and grants from 24 Foundation, Colon Cancer Coalition, Lung Cancer Initiative of NC and our new partner, Pledge the Pink.

We have lots of other information and the application on our website. 
Space is limited and while we cannot accommodate everyone, we personally follow up with those that apply!

We have a WONDERFUL new supporter and friend of Wind River!

Pledge the Pink Foundation has provided Wind River with a 2020 grant to help support our retreats and outreach for our breast cancer survivors! Pledge the Pink is in its 10th year of providing research.

Pledge the Pink is October 15-18, 2020!  It is a 30 mile walk over three days and three islands!  More to come later this year!
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And obviously breast cancer is at the heart of Wind River as Co-Founder Shannon Carney is a survivor.  Shannon is hitting her 17 year cancerversary and celebrating on the slopes!  

February 22nd or 23rd
At Wind River, Tryon, NC

Sign up HERE

Are you interested in inoculating mushroom logs to grow your own shitaki mushrooms in your backyard?  Fun to watch them grown AND eat them for years to come!

We will be hosting a HANDS-ON workshop inoculating logs on Saturday and Sunday February 22/23 at Wind River.  Recipes and health benefits of mushrooms offered too!  

Time of day will be somewhat dependent on how many participate which is why I would love to hear from you.  We have a limited number of tools and stations, but we will rotate. :)

Sign up HERE

​Date: Saturday, March 7th 
Time:  2pm
Location: Wind River, Tryon NC

We are bringing this craft day meet-up back to Wind River! Survivors creating journals for other survivors!  We will be creating beautiful hand-made journals from colorful hand marbled papers using book binding practices.   These journals will be provided to our retreat participants during our spring retreat season. What's better is that we get to learn, create and laugh all while enjoying the beauty of Wind River.   

Cheryl Lecroy and Cheryl Desellier will be leading the activity.  Join us for a fine craft day at Wind River.