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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 19, 2004 Contact: Angela Parker, Director of Marketing and
Communications American Cancer Society Phone: (501) 603-5210 Cell:
(501)519-7429 Email: angela.parker@cancer.org Ranger Boats Donates A Prize Catch To
American Cancer Society
$25,000 Boat, Trailer and
Motor to Benefit Relay for Life FLIPPIN, AR —
Emphasizing the importance of individual health awareness, Ranger Boats
recently announced that they are providing an 18-and-a-half foot 185VX Boat,
trailer and 150 hp Mercury motor for the American Cancer Society's Relay For
Life. Chances to win
the factory-rigged boat will be offered with the proceeds going to the
American Cancer Society. Tickets for the boat drawing are available for a $5
donation and will be distributed in Carroll, Madison, Boone, Marion, Baxter
and Fulton Counties at various outlets. The drawing to determine the winner
will be held on June 11 during the Relay For Life event in Marion County at
the Yellville City Park. According to
officials with the American Cancer Society, this is the second year Ranger
has provided a boat. “Last year, the boat brought in over $10,000 in
donations in Marion County alone,” says Community Representative Paige Evans.
“We are very excited about this year’s contribution and are looking forward
to an even more successful event. Ranger Boats is known for its strong
family-oriented spirit and their involvement with these events reflects that
commitment." “At Ranger,
we're committed to the valiant efforts of the American Cancer Society and are
excited to work alongside such an valuable organization,” says Randy Hopper,
President of Ranger Boats. “Cancer touches so many people, whether through a
personal experience or that of a loved one, and that's why Ranger Boats want
to be involved." The
factory-rigged 185VX represents America's all-time most popular sized
tournament-fishing rig. The total performance design incorporates a wealth of
standard features including digital switching, keyless ignition, and a custom
matched RangerTrail trailer. Combined with a 150 horsepower outboard from
Mercury, this rig is precision matched for quick hole shots and optimum
acceleration. Known for its commitment to overall value, Ranger Boats was
recently ranked as the Bass Boat With The Highest Customer Satisfaction for a
record third straight year by J.D. Power and Associates The money
raised at Relay for Life funds $1.7 million dollars in research at the Arkansas
Cancer Research Center, and provides services in communities throughout the
state. The American Cancer Society offers a camp for children with cancer,
scholarships for childhood cancer survivors, transportation grants for
patients, provides education about cancer, services to patients and families
and advocacy efforts. For more
information about tickets, call Paige Evans at (870) 449-3448. Relay for Life
will be held in: Carroll County on June 18 at Eureka Springs Middle School
Track; Madison County on June 4 at Mitchusson Park; Boone County on June 4 at
First Baptist Church; Marion County on June 11 at Yellville City Park; Baxter
County on June 4 at Mountain Home High School Bomber Stadium and Fulton
County at Salem Community Center. For more information call 1-800-ACS-2345. The American
Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem
by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through
research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national
headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional Divisions and local
offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the
United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or
visit www.cancer.org. END |
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