Thursday, November 29, 2007

Welcome back Palm / MTI

More good news. I talked with Lili Colby of Palm yesterday (Nov. 28th). She said that Palm / MTI will be on board as sponsors of the Pueblo Paddle-A-Thon to benefit First Descents again this coming year!

If you remember, Palm / MTI played a big part in the success of last year's event with their very generous donations of a drysuit, pfd's, rodo pants, etc... We are thrilled to have them back! Thanks Lili!

Monday, November 19, 2007

It's game on!

It may be 8 months until the 2008 version of the Pueblo Paddle-A-Thon (July 12, 2008), but things are already happening!

We officially announce the addition of Dagger Kayaks to the list of amazing companies who have been so generous in their support of our efforts. Ken "Hobie" Hoeve, of Dagger has donated a Dagger Agent 6.4 (see below) to the cause.The boat will be one of the items the top 3 fundraising paddlers will have to choose from. I am sure it will be one of the items at the top of everyone's list.

We would also like to welcome The Reverend Roger Patrick Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center here in Pueblo to the party. We are thrilled to have them on board and appreciate their support in both fundraising and finding local young adults to send to First Descents!

Letters and pre-event packages will be going out shortly after the first of the year. Pledge forms will also be available shortly after the holidays. So keep an eye on this blog or subscribe to it to stay on top of developments.

We are hoping to make the 2008 paddle-a-thon even better than last year's inaugural event. With your help we can do it.