WINE AND DINE FOR LIFE
A kick-off dinner benefiting the Chris Klug Foundation. Pacifica Seafood and Raw Bar, Aspen’s renowned seafood restaurant, has graciously opened their doors for a night of spectacular wining and dining with Chris Klug and friends. Pacifica, known for creating all their cuisine with special care, using only the finest and freshest ingredients and seafood, will be creating

PARTY FOR LIFE
At 10pm, Pacifica Seafood and Raw bar will transform into an after party.  While the music is pumping and the lights are flashing there will be snacks created by the talented team at Pacifica and drinks.  Attendance at “Wine and Dine for Life” dinner includes “Party for Life” after party.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010

SUMMIT FOR LIFE
In this exciting event, contestants race from the base of Aspen Mountain all the way to the top. They will climb 3,267 vertical feet – over 2.5 miles uphill and at night! Racers can choose their own lighting and non-motorized equipment like snowshoes, skins or other creative gear. Go at your own pace! Racers of all physical abilities and ages are welcome to participate! When racers and supporters reach the summit, there will be dinner prepared by The Little Nell, dessert by Paradise Bakery, refreshments, a live musical performance by Jason Perrin and James Benvenuto of JAMESON and an awards party and raffle.  Perrin and Benvenuto have been gracious in donating their time to perform a great show that is sure to get everyone on the dance floor.  The top fundraisers and top racers will receive great prizes. Kahtoola is on-board again this year by awarding Micro Spikes to the first 60 people that register for the race.

    * 5:15 PM Recreational Start: For first-timers to the event, climbers that anticipate taking longer than two hours to reach the top; or hikers that want to take their time.
    * 6:00 PM Competitive Start: For climbers that anticipate finishing in under two hours.

RIDE FOR LIFE
Skip the uphill hike altogether! Ride the Silver Queen Gondola straight to the summit to enjoy dinner prepared by The Little Nell, dessert by Paradise Bakery, refreshments, a live musical performance by Jason Perrin and James Benvenuto of JAMESON, an awards party and raffle. and cheer on the athletes as they come through the finish line.


SNOWED IN
For those of you who want to support the event but don’t want to leave the warmth of your lodge or home, you can opt to be 'Snowed In' and still show your support!

About Summit for Life and the Chris Klug Foundation

   

5th Annual Summit for Life Event! The mission of Summit for Life is to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation through a weekend of activities, By participating in Summit for Life, you help spread the message that becoming an organ donor is imporant and transplant recipients and living donors can lead active, healthy lives.Chances are you know someone touched by this issue. Summit for Life is a benefit for the Chris Klug Foundation


About the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF)

Founded in 2004 by liver transplant recipient and Olympic Medalist snowboarder Chris Klug, the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) is dedicated to promoting lifesaving donation and improving the quality of life for donors, donor families, organ transplant candidates and recipients.

 

CKF is passionate about sharing the message of donation, and educating people on the impact one person can have on the lives of so many others. More than one hundred thousand people are currently on waiting lists for solid organ transplants across the United States.  CKF is devoted to making a difference to those waiting for a second chance, and is working to help promote the message of organ donation.

 

Through its grassroots initiative, Donor Dudes, CKF is also working with young people around the world--providing donor awareness materials and information for Donor Dudes chapters on high schools and college campuses nationwide.  People everywhere are touched by organ donation and transplantation, and it is our mission to help spread the word in a fun way.

 

The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Aspen, Colorado.

 

Please, make a decision to be an organ donor; and be sure to share that decision with your family.  You can be a life-saver!

For More Information please visit: http://www.summitforlife.org