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March 22, 2004
Ski and Snowshoe for Young Hearts winners recognized
The Third Annual Ski and Snowshoe for Young Hearts fund-raising
event, held on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Al Quaal Recreational
Facility in Ishpeming, raised
nearly $7,800. Top fund-raising teams included Upper Michigan Cardiovascular
Associates, P.C., Father Marquette Schools and Gwinn Schools. Proceeds from
the event will be used to purchase heart monitors and computers for local
school systems in an effort to educate youth about the
importance of regular exercise
and a healthful diet.
Trophies were
presented to the first- and second-place winners of the various
age divisions; prizes were also awarded to top fund-raisers
and top skiers.
Gathered for
a photo, bottom row, from left, are Cameron Chudy, second place
in the 9-12 year-old division; Carolyn
Chudy, second, 5-8; Sarah
Stabile, first, 9-12; and Nicole Johnson, first, 5-8. Second row, Rachel
Geiselman, top female finisher (24 kilometers); cardiologist
Dr. Gail Brayden, Cardiovascular
Associates, top team fund-raiser, Marquette General Health System Assistant
Administrator Karen MacLachlan, top individual fundraiser; Katie Polishuk,
first, 13-15; and Julie Higbie, RN, MSN, event chairperson and director
of cardiac rehabilitation at Marquette General.
MGHS, Bell
Medical, Upper Great
Lakes Vascular and Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, P.C.,
served as sponsors of the event. Ski and Snowshoe for Young
Hearts organizers offer their
thanks to all those who participated in the very successful event.
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