Supreme way to raise money
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 15, 2019 - Get Involved

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A prominent ski race returned to Big White Ski Resort over the weekend, and it raised plenty of money for cancer research in the process.

Dozens of racers took to the Lower Perfection run on Saturday for the chance to be named Team Supreme in honour of Ken Mitchell, a real estate agent who passed away in December after a battle with cancer. Seventy-two racers, which made up 18 teams, took part in the event’s return and raised $17,542 for the BC Cancer Foundation.

The Team Supreme recreational adult race was popular in the 1980s and 90s before making a comeback this year.

“It reminded me of a high school reunion,” Big White senior vice-president Michael J. Ballingall said in a press release. “All these old friends getting together to raise money for Ken Mitchell and the BC Cancer Foundation, but we did it doing an event that we all loved to participate in when Ken was one of the fastest and most generous.

“It looks like it’s going to become an annual event. It was a great way to honour Ken and to raise money for a great cause.”

More than 130 people registered for the post-race festivities in Happy Valley, which included dinner, an awards ceremony and a silent auction.


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