Snowmachine riders, organizers went way out of their way

Central Peninsula Health Foundation would like to thank the community for its overwhelming support of the 2007 Way Out Women snowmachine ride. The 3rd annual ride through the Caribou Hills raised nearly $40,000 for cancer patients on the Peninsula. The event, organized and inspired by Central Peninsula Hospital Oncology Nurse Kathy Lopeman, featured 80 riders — a new participant record!

The riders donated their registration money in addition to other funds they raised for the effort. The Foundation coordinates with the CPH oncology department to distribute the money to oncology patients in need. When you see Kathy, or any of the many other volunteers, participants and donors, please join us in congratulating them on an amazing job. Kathy is truly the heart and soul of W.O.W., and deserves our gratitude for everything she does for residents of the Kenai Peninsula who are affected by cancer.

Peter Brennan

Central Peninsula Health Foundation