PRESS RELEASE | NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Join Deer Valley Resort to Fight Blood Cancer at Shred For Red
DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (Nov. 15, 2024) – Deer Valley Resort invites guests to ski for a cause on Saturday, December 7, opening day of the 2024/2025 ski season. This year’s Shred For Red event marks seven years at Deer Valley spreading awareness and raising funds to eradicate blood cancers on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). On-mountain challenges and activities will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
“Our annual Shred For Red fundraiser supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the perfect kick-off to our 2024/2025 season,” said Deer Valley Resort Vice President of Marketing, Susie English. “Participants will enjoy freshly groomed slopes, some friendly competition, and the chance to ski with Olympians, all for a great cause to help eliminate blood cancer.”
Shred For Red is family-friendly and open to skiers of all abilities. To be eligible to participate, adults must raise a minimum of $500 ($300 for children under 12). Participants will receive and have access to the following:
Full-day ski lift ticket to Deer Valley, valid on Saturday, December 7, 2024
Shred For Red participant bib
On-mountain scavenger hunt and slalom racecourse
Opportunity to meet and ski with winter Olympians
Après-ski reception at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge
All proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s efforts to support blood cancer patients and their families before, during and after their cancer journey. To donate or register for this event please visit lls.org/shredforred. If you have further questions regarding Shred For Red, please email shredforred@lls.org.
Discounted accommodations for participants are available at The Lodges at Deer Valley or Silver Baron Lodge ($315 hotel rooms, $413 One Bedroom Suites). Valid dates are December 6-9, 2024. Reservations can be made online here.
Additionally, Deer Valley is offering 25% off equipment rentals including skis, boots and poles for Shred For Red participants. Helmets are not included but can be added for a small additional fee. For reservations, call 435-645-6648 and mention the Shred For Red 2024 event.
For more information about Deer Valley Resort’s Shred For Red event, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com, or contact Deer Valley’s Communications Department at media@deervalley.com.
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Emily Summers
Director of Communications
Deer Valley Resort
media@deervalley.com
435-645-6512
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