Banff, Alta – Sunshine Village’s first-ever breast cancer fundraising event took place on Saturday, raising more than $6,000 in donations.

More than 30 women of all levels and abilities dressed in snow pants and bikini tops, and skied and snowboarded down Strawberry Face to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

“It was great to see so many women participate and show their support for breast cancer research,” says Karen Guidos, Events Coordinator for Sunshine Village. “In fact, Bikinis for Breast Cancer was so well received, we will be hosting this event next year.”

Each year, thousands of Canadians are affected by the breast cancer. With the support of volunteers, the generosity of donors and more than 70 corporate partners, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is funding some of the most relevant breast cancer research programs in the country.

Sunshine has had more than 533 centimetres of snow this year, and a snow pack of 168 centimetres.

Sunshine Village is Alberta's number 1 ski and snowboard resort, and receives an average more than nine metres of natural snow annually. It boasts 12 lifts, including the most quads in the Canadian Rockies. Sunshine each year attracts more than 500,000 skiers and boarders during Canada's longest season, stretching from November to May 18.

Media Contact:
Doug Firby
Associate Director, Communications, Media & Marketing
Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort
Email: doug.firby@skibanff.com
Office: (403) 705-4010
Mobile: (403) 671-1000