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The final total is in and $253,742.36 was raised for breast cancer research during the Polaris 2006 WOW Relay! Congratulations WOW Team and thank you to all those who participated.

Congratulations to the Prince Edward Island WOW Team, Roberta Barrett, Nadine Hendricken, Stacey Ferguson and Melissa Bruce (Provincial Ride Coordinator), who won the 2006 550 Classic snowmobile donated by Polaris. They submitted the donations they collected together as a team and won as a team.

There is still time to send in your application forms for the next relay.

The 2006 Polaris WOW Relay is Underway

The 2006 Polaris WOW Relay is underway. It started Jan. 9 in St. John’s, NL, and ends in White Rock, BC, on March 7. To follow the relay and see photos, click on Daily Diaries below. The first WOW Relay in 2003 raised just over $175,000. The WOW Relay has since raised over $550,000 for breast cancer research, not including donations raised to date for the 2006 Relay!

We invite all of you to ride along with us as we travel through your province. Anyone may collect donations for the WOW Relay; for every $250 that you raise in donations, your name will be entered to win a drawing for a 2006 550 Classic donated by Polaris!

See you on the Trails!

Canada WOW Pledge Form (English)
Canada WOW Pledge Form (French)
2007 WOW Relay Application
2007 US Pledge Form
Canada Itinerary
Press Releases
2006 WOW Team Riders
Provincial Ride Coordinators
Fundraisers
- Newfoundland
  
  Social at The Royal Canadian Legion in St. George's
  January 13th, 10:00 PM
  Music Provided by "Music Machine"
  Donations will be accepted at the door for the cause.
  
  Selling official "Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation" merchandise:
  Wristbands-$5.00
  Car Magnets-$5.00
  Ball Hats-$15.00
  Paper Ribbons-$1.00 (Purchase a paper ribbon “In Memory” or “In Honor” of a loved one, will be pasted on the wall at the Banquet & Silent Auction in Corner Brook)
  
  To purchase items, contact Newfoundland WOW Riders Holly Holwell at (709) 634-6758, Arlene Blanchard at (709) 647-3580 or Provincial Coordinator Sherry Holwell at (709) 634-6758, (709) 639-8571 or email holwells@nf.sympatico.ca
  
  Selling tickets on an "Evening Stars" Print donated by Lloyd Pretty, a very distinguished Newfoundland artist, framing donated by "Picture It In A Frame" To purchase tickets, contact Newfoundland WOW Rider Holly Holwell at (709) 634-6758 or Provincial Coordinator Sherry Holwell at (709) 634-6758, (709) 639-8571 or email holwells@nf.sympatico.ca
  
  "WOW Kick Off Banquet and Silent Auction", hosted by Eastern Trail Riders Snowmobile Club Location: Capital Hotel, Kenmount Road, St. John's
  
  For tickets contact: Barry Whalen - bwhalen@wm.com or Mark Tinkham -tinkham@navcanada.ca
  
  Newfoundland WOW Team Banquet & Silent Auction, hosted by Western Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club and The Parts Centre.
  Date: January 12, 2006
  Doors open: 7:30 p.m. Meal: Stuffed Chicken Breast
  Location: Columbus Club, Corner Brook
  For tickets contact: Sherry Holwell - holwells@nf.sympatico.ca or (709) 634-6758 or Susan Tipple (709) 634-2409
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- New Brunswick
- Quebec
- Ontario
- Manitoba
  PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE - February 11, 2006
  Meet and Greet at Avenue Honda Polaris
  2501 Saskatchewan Ave West
  Portage La Prairie, MB
  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Pork on a Bun
  All donations go directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
  More Info: Darlene 857-5468
  
  East meets West Dinner Banquet
  February 13, 2006
  5:00 p.m.
  Russell Inn and Conference Centre
  Russell, Manitoba
  Hosted by Sno Traxx Club
  For more info contact:
  Rasia Zegalski
  Box 412
  Rossburn, MB R0J 1V0
  rczegalski@yahoo.ca
  204-859-2184
  
  Thank you to all who supported our Poker Derby!
  On behalf of the Manitoba WOW Team, I would like to thank all the snow-mobilers that participated in the WOW Relay Poker Derby on January 21, 2006.
  
  Special thanks goes to Mike and the staff, and Maureen and her staff at the Petersfield Hotel, Signi and the staff at Misty Lake Lodge, Gourmet Coffee Services, Darren Kalinski (Maple Leaf), Interlake Snowtrackers Club for their great trails, and the individuals who spent their day helping us out, especially Daryl Hoeppner, Carla Wilson, Rick Warner, Jackie Fraser, Dave Gregotski, Pam & Brent Wall, and Rachel Foss. We would also like to thank all those who donated items for our silent auction.
  
  Congratulations to Brian Johanneson who held the winning hand and was awarded a cash prize for best hand. Thank you for your support and we are grateful for all the proceeds that will be added to the total funds raised in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Our next fundraiser is a Dinner being held at Misty Lake Lodge on February 10th.
  
  Thank You,
  Manitoba WOW Relay Team, Cindy McRae, Gisele Remillard, Kathy Nadoryk & Penny Mahon
  
  Bud, Spud & Steak on Thursday, October 20th
  At Silverado's in the Canad Inns Garden City, corner of McPhillips & Jefferson
  Bud, Spud & Steak served from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
  Entertainment by White Rabbit at 8pm
  
  Silent Auction
  50/50 draw
  Tickets are $12.00 and all proceeds will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
  
  Tickets available at:
  - Polaris Industries - 1445 Church Avenue
  - Rond's Marine - 1350 Dugald Road
  - Bullet Power Products - Ile Des Chenes, MB
  - Headingley Sport Shop - 166 Bridge Road, Headingley, MB
  - Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Manitoba Chapter - 119 Marion Street
  For more information contact Gisele Remillard - 925-7112
  www.polarisindustries.com/wowrelay
  
  February 10, 2006
  WOW Relay Fundraiser Dinner
  "Meet the Manitoba Team"
  Misty Lake Lodge, Gimli Manitoba
  Dinner and Entertainment
  $39.95 per person
  Room Packages also available
  
  For more information, Contact: Penny Mahon @ (204) 925-7100 ext. #7133
  Website: www.mistylake.com
  
  Poker Derby
  January 21, 2006
  Start and Finish at Petersfield Hotel
  Registration begins at 11:00 AM
  Winners announced at 7:00 PM
  Silent Auction to follow with lots of great prizes to be won!
  
  $5.00 per hand or 3 hands for $10.00
  
  Snoman Trail Passes required on all participating sleds.
  
  For more information call Penny Mahon at (204) 925-7100 ext 7133
- Saskatchewan
  Meadow Lake, February 19th - come out and meet the team and celebrate our successes
  Banquet at Meadow Lake Golf Club - 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:00 p.m. supper: cost $10/person all ticket proceeds to CBCF
  
  To purchase tickets contact Toby or Stacey at Clarica/T.H.E. Financial 236-6117
  
  "Courage" t-shirts
  Women's sizes: S to XL $25.00 each
  ($10.00 to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)
  
  For sale at:
  Mark Anthony Design and Spa
  824A Broadway Avenue
  Saskatoon, SK
  &
  Jewelry Classique, Centre Street, Meadow Lake, SK
  
  For more information contact Stacey Wright 306-236-3190 or stacey.wright@sasktel.net
- Alberta
  Mountain Riding Clinic for women only in Revelstoke, BC
  December 31, 2005
  9:00 AM at the Boulder Mt. Parking Lot
  No fee for the clinic just a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation @ sign up.
  Please contact Stephanie Schwartz @ schwartz@telus.net with any questions you may have.
- British Columbia
  Mountain Riding Clinic for women only in Revelstoke, BC
  December 31, 2005
  9:00 AM at the Boulder Mt. Parking Lot
  No fee for the clinic just a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation @ sign up.
  Please contact Stephanie Schwartz @ schwartz@telus.net with any questions you may have.
  
  Silent Auction/Dinner - Zala's Restaurant
  Revelstoke, BC
  Thursday January 19th, 2006 at 6:30pm.
  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Boulder/Frisby Mountain Trailheads or through the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club (Contact Kathy Burke 250-837-2595 or Amber Wood 250-420-7576)

Hotels

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island
When phoning for reservations mention you are riding with the WOW Relay, many hotels are offering discounts to those riding along.

18-Jan Brackley BeachNorth Winds
Corner Route 6 & 15
Brackley Beach, PEI,
Phone: 902-672-2245

19-Jan Howard Johnson Dutch Inn in North River
Trans Canada Hwy
North River, PE
Phone: (902) 566-2211

New Brunswick

Quebec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

Daily Diary
About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
www.cbcf.org
Messages
- Message from Newfoundland Provincial Ride Coordinator
- Again, a heartfelt thank you goes to my local Polaris dealership, Hawkins equipment, Brent and Elva Hawkins. Also, thank you, “Rod and Tammy Pelkey” of Powersports Plus, Woodstock, “Bill Whitcomb” at the Daily Gleaner in F’ton, “Ed Leslie” Exec Director and editor of the AtlanTECH magazine, and lastly, Town of Bouctouche, Manager, Marc Landry, who arranged everything for coverage in the L’Acadie Nouvelle,and for the Mayor Aldeo Saulnier, for his personal presence and support at our NB starting point/kickoff event.
  
  Thanks for the support and donations from The Province of NB, Departments of Public Safety and Tourism and Parks, NBPower, Victory Meat Market, Dolan’s Irish Pub (Jim Fortune and musical accompaniment), and Beairsto’s Family Restaurant.
  
  It was truly an “adventure and experience of a lifetime” for which I am humbled, and, very grateful to have been a part of.
  
  Respectifully,
  Pamela Jardine - Team NB
- Hi Gisele
  
  I followed with interest - and a great deal of pride - the progress of the WOW Relay as it wound its way across Canada. We were so disappointed here in Nova Scotia that we were only able to log several kilometers on the Polaris sleds due to the lack of snow, but we hope our fundraising efforts made up for our inability to ride. You did a wonderful job in organizing the entire event, and it was so nice to see that you were able to be there at the end of the Relay to welcome Herb and the BC girls as they wrapped up the event. If you ever find yourself in Nova Scotia, I hope you'll get in touch - it would be nice to meet you.
  
  Again, thanks for allowing me to be a part of this great adventure in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. I'm anxiously awaiting the final fundraising total, as I've promised my donors I would communicate it to them at the end of the Relay. Everyone here in Pictou County has been so supportive of my efforts - I couldn't have done it without their support of this great cause.
  
  Kind Regards,
  Barbara Curry
  Team NS
- Hi Ladies...
  
  As you may have already heard, we had a great time with the WOW ride through Whitecourt on Friday Feb 24 & Saturday Feb 25, 2006.
  
  We had 6 Women of Whitecourt (WOW) ride with the Alberta WOW Team along with TrialBoss Dale Gunderson & a few who others escorted with WOW team into Whitecourt where they were met by local newspaper and radio reporters.... The ladies and Herb were interviewed and got alot of play time on the radio...great exposure for the WOW Ride.
  
  Our banquet to honor our WOW friends on Friday was very well attended (about 35 - 40 people) including Town Mayor, County Deputy Reeve, and Yellowhead MP. The WOW team was given several gifts, plaques, prizes, etc.... for their efforts and spirit of volunteerism.
  
  We raised $5732.00...and we had fun with our friends from Valleyview as we had some friendly competition going on to raise WOW pledges.
  
  Looking forward to WOW 2007 !
  
  Thanks again for allowing us to participate.
  
  Dan Guenette
  Vice President
  Whitecourt Trailblazers Snowmobile Club
- Bonjour Gisèle
  
  Je tiens à vous remercier de m'avoir choisie pour le relais WOW. Ce fût une semaine innoubliable, Sandra et Monique furent de très bonnes compagnes de route.Les motoneiges nous ont conduites à destination sans aucun problème. Je tiens aussi à remercier nos guides Marcel Bernier et Michel Breault ce sont des gens formidables. Il me faudrait surtout ne pas oublié ''Herb'' il agit comme un papa avec ses p'tites filles, il est vraiement formidable. Encore je remercie tout les commanditaires qui a permis de faire de ce relais une autre réussite.
  
  Francine
- Just a short note to thank you, Polaris Industries and the other sponsors of the 2006 WOW Relay for choosing me as one of the designated riders for this year's relay.
  
  Since our portion of the relay, I've been approached by several people inquiring as to how the PEI leg of the relay turned out since we were lacking snow and...would I do it again? My answer is consistently: we had a great time, laughed a lot (poor Herb can attest to that!), and raised money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - the snowmobiling would have just been an added bonus and, YES, I would definitely do it again!
  
  This, for me, was definitely an experience of a lifetime and one I will remember for many years to come.
  
  When the team met in October, we met as strangers. When we left the relay, we left as friends!
  
  Thank you again for this wonderful experience!
  
  Stacey Ferguson
  2006 PEI WOW Team
- Good afternoon Gisele. We had a great start and a lot of fun with the arrival of the Ontario ladies for WOW Relay. I have attached a photo of our supper and speeches with Bruce Robinson the OFSC Governor for District 1 getting into the colour of the night. With some computer work we changed his shirt from OFSC white to pink to go with the pink ribbon campaign.
  
  Thank You
  John Boals
  OFSC D1 Manager
- Hi Gisele,
  Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time yesterday riding with the WOW girls! We started with them in Metcalfe and rode all the way to the turn off for Calabogie! It was great. It was very well organized and we had a rainy but GREAT day!
  
  Thanks,
  Leigh & Debbie
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank you (Gisele) and Polaris for giving me the experience. It really made a difference in my life…and I would like to think it made a difference in other lives as well. During fundraising I met several other women who had been just diagnosed recently and it brightened their outlook when I could tell them that I’m a 12 year survivor. Just the thanks I got from other women were worth the work (and the fun snowmobiling).
  
  Looking forward to next time!!!
  
  Tracy Fortune
  NB WOW Team
- I want to say thank you to Polaris Industries of Canada who made it possible for all this fundraising to happen and selecting me as one of the WOW riders. Certainly, we would have been able to 'show-off' & promote the 600 Switchbacks we rode more should there have been more snow. Thank you also for the super jacket!
  
  There were some touching moments that will remain with me for always.
  
  Monday, tour of the Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. It brought memories of dread and fear but that soon vanished because of the wonderful healthcare individuals who work there. One of the I'm here today is because of the radiation treatments I received from that Centre.
  
  Tuesday,when we awoke to snow in Clarenville and we were finally able to ride the sleds. While trailing along, I was so touched by the Memory Flag for my mother, Beth, who died of breast cancer when I was only 26, married for a couple of years & had our first child the next year after her passing. How I would have loved for her to have seen our 'Tina Beth'.
  
  Friday, I will never forget those little Grade 3 children in St. George's who saved their pennies and came as a class over the hill down to the lodge towing the two wagons filled with pennies. They made us three riders feel so special during the social at the Addventure X Lodge when, in fact, they were the real special people.
  
  Thank you again for all your input into this memorable & successful event of yet another chapter in my strive for survival of this disease and of course, my greatest wish of all, a cure!
  
  Regards,
  Rosalyn Young
  NL WOW Team
- Dear Gisele
  Just wanted to say thank you so much for the opportunity to participate with the WOW relay. Herb is one of the sweetest men I have ever met. It was truly an experience I will cherish for a lifetime.
  
  Nadine Hendricken
  PEI WOW Team
- It was such a thrill to take part in the 2006 Polaris WOW Relay, and these memories will stay with me forever. We did have lots of laughs (and cries) along the way. The "WOW moment" for me was meeting a young lady in Truro, NS who is having a mastectomy on February 14th ... it certainly brought everything that we were working towards into perspective. We heard many heartwarming survivor stories along the way, and some stories which didn't have a happy ending. That just drove us to work harder.
  
  I was very proud to be an official spokesperson for Polaris, Shell and the other sponsors ... if only for a few days .... and I will continue to promote the good work they do and the products they represent, as well as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. We were able to meet in person the Executive Director of the CBCF Atlantic Chapter, as well as two key members of her staff, at the Sutherland's Lake breakfast. It was nice that they were able to join us for a few hours.
  
  Gisele, I would like to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to participate in this great event. You have done a wonderful job in organizing this Relay, and I wish you continued success as it winds its way across the country. I have to say that my biggest disappointment was saying goodbye to Herb - he is a very special person, and I hope his "new lady friends" treat him well. I can think of nobody better than Herb to be associated with the 2006 Polaris WOW Relay in his capacity as Support Driver. His calm demeanor and enthusiasm for the sport of snowmobiling has endeared him to everyone I know who had the pleasure of meeting him.
  
  Again, all the very best for continued success. I'll be excitedly following the Relay to its conclusion in White Rock, BC on March 7th as I continue to fundraise "to the end" on behalf of the CBCF.
  
  THINK PINK ..... and THINK SNOW !!!
  
  Kind regards,
  Barbara Curry
  Nova Scotia WOW Team
- Special thanks to Johnson Insurance for helping out with additional expenses during this event.
  
  The 2006 Nova Scotia WOW Team
- From the entire Sledworthy team, we want to thank the 2006 NL WOW riders for their excellent job representing our spirited province.
  
  Even though the snow didn't co-operate, you folks did a great job. We had a chance to participate in some of the St. John's activities and donate product for the Corner Brook event. The memories of meeting others as passionate about snowmobiling and working together for such a great cause is motivating, to say the least.
  
  Warmest regards,
  Andrew Goldsworthy
  Focused Publication Inc.
  709-737-6780
  Publishers of Sledworthy - NL's first snowmobile publication
- I guess after all the hard work that goes into an event such as the WOW relay when it is all said and done you look back and see what everyone has accomplished is outstanding. What was most rewarding for me was to speak to the riders themselves and see the look in their eyes when the event was happening and after when I was getting my painting signed. They were just so warmed and couldn't thank you enough for what we did as a Club. Makes you feel needed. I was watching a program called Franklin, with my little girl Emma, who is 21/2 and it was about heroes. At the end it described a HERO - someone who puts others who they do not even know before themselves to ensure they are safe and looked after. I am assuming we all are heroes with this event helping people we do not even know....
  
  Cheers
  Barry Whalen
  Eastern Trailriders-St. John's, NL
- "I lost an Aunt to breast cancer and wish your "Way Out Women" tremendous success for 2006."
  
  Lori Vialoux
  The Cottager Magazine

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