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Club Gives Major Grant to Skiforall

Funds raised at last year’s raffle were disbursed Friday when the BBRC gave a check for $17,000 to Skiforall, a program that gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a variety of projects year round. Ed Bronsdon, an Issaquah Rotarian, is Executive Director of Skiforall, and he brought a sample of the special needs vehicles the organization offers to the disabled.

The program is called C.A.R.E.S, which stands for Custom Adaptive Recreation Events by Skiforall. Bronsdon explained that the BBRC major grant would be split in two areas: $10,500 to purchase a 20-foot trailer, matched by a $9,821 grant from Employees Recycling Program for adaptive cycles, and $6,500 in financial aid matched by $6,500 from Skiforall Gala Auction proceeds to sponsor 20 new Bellevue-based Custom Events, which will serve at least 300 children and adults with disabilities. A BBRC logo will appear on the trailer as a method of appreciation for the gift.

Skiforall is a program where adults can get involved as helpers when the events occur. Brondson introduced Ryan, suffering from Cerebral Palsy, who told his audience how much these events mean to him. Ryan was ecstatic as he described his first experience on a modified ski vehicle, allowing him to recline while “skiing downhill.” He obviously got a great charge out of the two people assigned to accompany him as they floundered in the snow trying to keep up!

The BBRC can be proud of its part in funding special projects throughout the community. A salute to Phil Salvatori’s Foundation Committee which work many weeks in the fall to determine where our money goes. And, a 21 4-Way-Test Salute to the remarkable diligence of BBRC members selling raffle tickets. More than $1 million has been raised for charitable causes over the past ten years.

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SKIFORALL Announces Drawing Winners

Protective helmets were passed around the room after Ed Bronsdon’s Skiforall presentation, with BBRC members putting their business cards in the helmets for a drawing held right after the meeting. The winners were Carlene Buty and Tom Helbling!, who will each receive a VIP pass to the Saturday, March 13, SKIFORALL Spree at the Summit, which includes a complimentary lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch from Red Robin and ski and snowboard demos from more than a dozen reps! Carlene and Tom, if you haven’t contacted Ed or been contacted BY Ed, then you should do so right away. at 425-462-0978, Ext 201, so he can get your paperwork and credentials ready for the March 13 Spree.

Ed says, “In case anyone else wants to join Carlene or Tom at the Spree, here are the details: fresh powder and 2005 ski and snowboard demos are calling you to the Summit! Ski or shred on some of the best snow of the season. For a minimum donation of $79, you’ll enjoy an all-day lift ticket, continental breakfast, lunch from Red Robin, Spree T-shirt, race course set up by CityLeague, Apres ski-snowboard beer garden sponsored by Redhook (must be 21), and unlimited 2005 ski and snowboard demos from such famous names as K-2, Rossignol, Head, Burton, Ride, Boeri, Volkl, Atomic, Volant and more!

Register for the 8th annual spree by visiting SKIFORALL’s website — serving over 1,500 children and adults with disabilities in the Pacific Northwest!

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BBRC CENTENNIAL PROJECT

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FOR THE WINNER OF THE 2003 RAFFLE!

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