INFORMATION:
Survivors at the Summit 2008 marks the 12th year of this signature event for Cancer Wellness House, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free resources to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. This multifaceted event:

Symbolizes the challenges individuals experience when faced with cancer

Pays tribute to their courage and determination

Honors the memory of all those whose lives have been cut short by the disease

SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2008

TRIBUTE FLAGS:
Tribute flags honor loved ones who have faced the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis. Personalized flags are displayed atop Hidden Peak at Snowbird at the Celebration of Life ceremony on Saturday, August 9, 2008. This event symbolize the individual “summit” each person with cancer faces and achieves. Personalized flags can be purchased for $10 each at Cancer Wellness House or by phone at 801-236-2294, ext. 11. Flags sold at other locations throughout the community as well.

HIDDEN PEAK CELEBRATION OF LIFE:
Everyone living with a history of cancer, their friends and families, and those who have lost a friend or relative to cancer are invited to hike the 3.5 mile trail (or take a free tram ride) to Hidden Peak on Saturday, August 9, 2008. A sea of personalized Survivors at the Summit 2008 commemorative flags will welcome participants at the summit. Join in an inspirational Celebration of Life ceremony at the top of Hidden Peak (beginning approximately noon – 1 p.m.). The celebration continues on the Snowbird Plaza Deck with the prize giveaway and activities for the entire family. Bring a picnic or buy lunch at Snowbird.

PANCAKES ON THE PLAZA:
This year, the Cancer Wellness House Board of Directors want to personally thank all of our sponsors, donors, hikers, members, survivors, and families presenting the third annual Pancakes on the Plaza event in conjunction with the Celebration of Life at Snowbird on Saturday, August 9. From 8:30-10:30 AM, CWH volunteers will team up with Snowbird’s chefs to offer steaming plates of pancakes to hikers, tram-riders, sponsors, and other participants to fuel their journey to the top of the Peak. A breakfast ticket can be purchased at the event for $3 per person. Bring your friends and family for a good, old-fashioned hiker’s breakfast while supporting families in need!

PRIZE GIVEAWAY:
Local and national companies have donated exciting prizes throughout the year for the third annual Survivors at the Summit Prize giveaway. Prizes include llama treks, lodging, recreational activities, outdoor gear, electronics, and gift certificates. Tickets can be purchased throughout the summer for $3 per ticket or 5 tickets for $10. The raffle will be held at Snowbird on Saturday, August 9, on the Plaza Deck after the Celebration of Life Ceremony. Winners do not have to be present to win. To purchase tickets, contact the Cancer Wellness House at 801-236-2294, ext. 11.

For more information contact: Cancer Wellness house at (801) 236-2294, ext. 11. For more information about Cancer Wellness House Please log on to www.cancer-wellness.org or call (801) 236-2294, ext. 11.

Please remember to leave ALL of your pets at home when visiting Snowbird. Little Cottonwood Canyon is part of the Salt Lake City Protected Watershed. For having pets in the canyon, you could be looking at up to a $1000 fine…even for the really little ones! Thank you for helping us “keep it pure”.