Tahoe LUNA Chix Pink Party Oct. 17, 2008
Posted on September 25, 2008
Filed Under From the Heart, North Shore Events |
These chicks are on a roll.
Brought together by their passion for cycling and helping their community, they created the Tahoe LUNA Chix, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support local and national breast cancer programs.
In 2008, Tahoe LUNA Chix has granted more than $11,500 to local breast cancer programs.
Go Girls!
To raise money, each Fall they hold their annual fundraiser, The Pink Party. So find something pink to wear and get ready to party with these amazing women on October 17th.
Fourth Annual Pink Party
October 17, 2008
6:30 pm
Pacific Crest/Bar of America in Truckee
$35 - tickets on sale at Wild Cherries in Truckee
Wear something pink to show your support. Live and silent auctions, music, food and drinks.
Last year the event raised $27,500! In 2008, these funds allowed Tahoe LUNA Chix to support two local projects including the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center’s “Exercise for Energy” program. Through this grant, 50 women inflicted with breast cancer will receive free exercise rehabilitation services not normally covered by insurance. This innovative program teaches cancer patients how to exercise and discusses important health topics and services like nutrition, yoga and physical therapy.
Another grant has been given to the Reno Cancer Foundation to provide $500 to 10 women with breast cancer from Truckee or the North Shore to help cover the costs of life’s necessities such as medical services, food, rent, gas cards, etc.
Throughout the summer, Tahoe LUNA Chix offer free women’s bike clinic, and mountain biking and road cycling group rides. And that’s not all. They also help with other local rides and races, and volunteer their time by trail building, mentoring and coaching.
To learn more about these amazing women, click here.
