Woodlochs sponsors Lance Armstrong Foundation benefit
HAWLEY – The weekend of May 4-6, will mark the first Hope Cures Weekend at Woodloch Pines Resort. The weekend will celebrate cancer survivors and their loved ones with a 5K Walk/Run and a Motorcycle Ride. The 5K walk/run will take place on Saturday, May 5 at Woodloch. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the race will start at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to all levels and ages. The $25 registration fee includes t-shirt and cookout celebration, $20 if registered before Apr 23. Trophies and medals will be awarded to top finishers. Sponsor forms and registration are available at Woodloch Pines Resort, The Boat House Restaurant, North East Sports and online at www.WoodlochEdge.com. The Hope Cures Motorcycle Ride, partners Woodloch with Bear Sports and the Blue Knights-PA VI. Riders will meet at Bear Sports Center in Honesdale on Sunday, May 6. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m., with the ride to immediately follow. Fees of $15 per rider and $15 per passenger includes pin, live entertainment and cookout at Fantasy Island which is located along the Towpath in Rowland. Part of the ride includes N.Y. State route 97, which requires a helmet. Guests of Woodloch for the weekend will enjoy Survivor Games as well as all the great food, accommodations, amenities, activities and entertainment. A percentage of the Resorts weekend proceeds and all proceeds from the 5K and Motorcycle Ride will be donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a charitable organization created by cancer survivor and seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The LAF focuses on living. They believe unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. The foundation offers useful resources, tools and services to people affected by cancer. For further information about the foundation go to www.laf.org. Bob Kiesendahl, Woodlochs food and beverage director and family member, is an eight-year leukemia survivor and recent recipient of the Lance Armstrong Foundations LIVESTRONG Challenge Survivorship Award. Bob was one of five notable persons across the country to receive this prestigious honor. While attending the ceremonies to receive his award, Bob was overwhelmed by the spirit of the event and those participating. In an effort to bring that positive energy to the area, the Hope Cures weekend was born. Guests of Woodloch will enjoy special events such as Survivor Games and challenges as well as regular activities and amenities. For further information or registration call 570-685-8048 or log on to www.WoodlochEdge.com .