Kristy Martin was kind enough to update us on the Carve for the Curves Event that was held last weekend.  The event enjoyed great support from several companies and countless individuals.  Looks like all had an excellent ride for an even more excellent cause!

First Annual Carve for the Curves

Here’s an update from Kristy:

Well the benefit first annual Carve for the Curves went off without a hitch!!! It was a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen, for the Cure, Aspen, to help fight breast cancer. It was held on Saturday March 7, 2009. Over 45 people showed up and we had a great lunch buffet, the door prizes were a hit. I had some great donations from Scott USA, Klim, HMK, Alpine Bank, R & A Electric, and many other local businesses, which ranged from baseball caps, coats, gift certificates to 4 seats at a Colorado Rockies game, and 4 seats to a Colorado Avalanch game. I have raised so far over $1,400.00 to be donated, and of course checks are still showing up. I want to thank all of you who donated, participated and that wished me well!!

Still Time to Donate

Kristy says there is still time to donate to this event.  You can either contact Kristy Martin through her website or donate directly via PayPal to kristy@kristy-martin.com.  Donations will be accepted until Friday, March 20.  THis donation is tax deductible as well.  Contact Kristy at the above address or through her Backcountry Riding Website and she will be happy to provide you with a recipt for use on your 2009 taxes.

Snowmobile Pictures from Carve for the Curves, 2009

Kristy Martin, 2009 Carve for the Curves

You might remember my posting about the Pink Ribbon Riders last year.  This is the 501 (c) 3 non-profit group of snowmobilers, ATV riders, and motrocyclers raising funds through tours, events, community events, and product sales and donations to support men and women diagnosed with breast cancer.  They enjoy a great level of support from people throughout the sport, including the Winter X Games and snow-cross riders.  They came to mind again as I was on the search for pink snowmobiling stickers to girl up my truck (so Bill stops threatening to commandeer it), and it seemed a good time to draw some attention to this most deserving of charities and events again.

Support The Pink Ribbon Riders

There are many ways to support this great cause.  You can attend, volunteer at, or sponsor an event, donate, or buy stickers, decals, clothing, gas cards, or products, or help spread the word! Of course you can join a ride, which I’d love to do one day if ever one comes close enough to me.

To save money, there is no online ordering at this time, but you can download and print the catalog and order sheet and mail in your order to the Riders.

To learn more, search the site, or get on board, visit the Pink Ribbon Riders website.

This email in this morning from Kristy Martin–info on an organizing NW Colorado snowmobile ride for charity.  To benefit Children’s Hospital.  Do note that you can donate even if you can’t make this charity snowmobile ride.  Kristy’s message below tells you all the important what, when, how, and why (or where to find that stuff out)

Colorado Snowmobile Ride For Charity-Children’s Hospital

Colorado Charity/Raffle Ride!!

…you don’t have to be from Colorado to join in on this fun!!  Many snowest.com forum members have formed a annual ride with a raffle giveaway, raffle proceeds this year will go to SAWS.  This year they have kicked it up a notch, the donations for the raffle have been done by business’s from all over, they have also submitted there business logo which is going on a t-shirt.  These t-shirts and screen printing were donated 100% for a charity, which all proceeds go to the children’s hospital.  The ride will be February 13-15th, what a perfect valentines day, being out on the snow sharing a great time with the ones you love.  The ride is open to any and all, it will be a awesome time, and from what I hear will be one of the biggest rides yet.  The ride is in NW Colorado, and will be near Steamboat Springs at www.steamboatlakeoutfitters.com, and surrounding lodges, go to www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82983 to get more information as well.  If you can’t make the ride, but would like to donate to the Children’s Hospital, place your order here,he accepts paypal and or mail a check with your order information. www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82983

Have a great WINTER!!!  Hope to see you at the CO ride!!!

Kristy Martin

Thanks very much Kristy for sharing the info for this charity snowmobile ride.  Anyone else who wants to support a great cause you care about (sled related or no) do feel free to email me at sledderchick@gmail.com.  Always happy to help a great cause!  Especially one that proves how awesome snowmobilers can be!!

Since it’s warm and raining here, and not very inspiring for a snowmobiler, I thought I’d take the opportunity to outreach to you all to support a couple of worthy causes.

 The two causes I’m highlighting today are both the efforts of friends of mine, both for services that support deserving peoples.  You can check each out with the links that I give you and see that they are real, worthwhile organizations.  You can also learn more about the people involved on their sponsor websites.

 March for Babies

The first is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, an organization most of us are familiar with.  The link I’m giving you is to support a march later this month in which the Luukko family, close friends of ours, will be participating.  They are looking for sponsors for their walk.  Any small amount will help and the money will go directly to the March of Dimes to support research for infants and premature babies, and to prevent birth defects, prematurity and more.

 The Luukko’s know too well the trials parents go through when babies are born too early; their twin sons were born at just over 24 weeks gestation and have overcome unbelievable odds to become the vibrant, active four year old boys they are today.  The Luukko’s walk to support the foundation that contributed so heavily to the research that made life possible for their sons.

Read more about the boys and donate through the MOD secure donation portal here (Paypal is accepted, too).

A Deserving Young Man

I know I won’t do justice to this next young man, whose life and family cannot be summarized in a few paragraphs. 

This is an appeal to help a very friendly, warm, happy young man whom I’ve known since childhood.  He is the mentally retarded brother of a close family friend who up until a year and a half ago was lovingly and devotedly cared for by his mother and father in his home–the only home he ever knew.  His name is Scott and he is now 39 years old.

Scott had a very trying year last year.  He lost both his parents in a span of months and had to be moved into a residential home.  The adjustment and grieving period were very difficult on Scott, especially trying as emotionally he is near equal to a six year old.  He went through all the various stages of grief and ultimately came to be quite comfortable in his new home, where he lives with seven other “brothers” in a family-like atmosphere, cared for by devoted staff.

Scott is marching too, his cause to support the organization that makes his home and lifestyle possible.  He has two sites set up, one to support the vocational program of his parent organization and another to support the residential program.  Scott has set some lofty fundraising goals for himself, working to earn $3,000 for the residential program (to date, only reaching $210) and $1,000 for the vocational team (to date, only reaching $110).

Now, let me say a few things about Scott.  He has always been a very kind soul and a very active person.  He was a Boy Scout and thoroughly loves the outdoors.  His family always did the best they could for him and strove to give him access to as many ‘normal’ experiences as they could.  He is a man’s man and a person anyone here at SkinnyMoose or any other outdoor enthusiast would be proud to support.

Any donation at all to Scott’s cause would mean so much to him, and would make such a difference in this man’s life.  The best way I can explain this to you is to quote the email I received from my brother in law: “even a small (i.e. $5-10) donation would be appreciated by Scott. It is clear from the short time I have known him that he would be happy with Quantity of people who recognize his efforts, rather than Quantity of Dollars with his name next to it…….”

Even a $1 donation would do wonders for his spirit.  I would also like to add that Scott does not have a large family, so reaching his goals will require all the outside help he can get.  He’s touched the lives of many who know him, but has the ability to only access a few, so please support Scott if you can.

To learn more about Scott and to sponsor him, please use one of these links:

http://www.firstgiving.com/residentialteam

http://www.firstgiving.com/vocationalteam

If you’ve ever wanted to make a direct impact on the life of someone who really deserves it, this is your chance!  Thank you in advance to all of those who support either of these worthy causes, and please remember that even a dollar really will make a difference; in Scott’s case, more than you can know!!