Posted on Tue, Feb 10, 2009
Providence Imaging Center was proud to support Team Pink AK, the only all female Trail Class Irondog team in this year's event. Here is what they share about themselves:
"I am Issa Otten (pictured left) and my partner is Faby Membrilia (pictured right) 
and we are Team Pink, the only women's team in the 2009 Tesoro Irondog. And the third all women's team to ever attempt this extreme snowmachine race in 26 years. We are looking for sponsors and donations to help raise funds for us to race and to raise awareness for breast cancer. A portion of the funds raised will be donated to Breast Cancer Focus Inc, to keep the money in state."
Their race began Friday, Feb 6, in Wasilla and was to culminate more than 1,000 miles later, in Nome . Unfortunately, their trek was cut short in Ruby and they were not able to complete the race. For more information about Team Pink, and more details of their IronDog experience, visit their Website.
Posted on Mon, Feb 02, 2009
Providence Imaging Center was proud to support the 13th Annual Ski for Women that took place Super Bowl Sunday, February 1st.
The Alaska Ski for Women (ASFW) was started in 1997 by the Event's Founding Mothers Ann Mize and Sally Burkholder, both of whom are very accomplished skiers. Ann and Sally noticed a lot of women skied on the wonderful Anchorage ski trails but did not come out to join in the local ski races.
They set forth to create a fun event that would
eliminate all of the excuses women often come up with to not participate in ski races; for example, not having a partner to ski with, the men are too aggressive in races and my skis aren't waxed. The ASFW therefore requires a partner to ski with, it is just for women, free ski waxing is provided and it is a fun and relaxing atmosphere in which to participate.
Funds raised from this event help support the Abused Women's Aid in Crisis intake shelter, among other non-profit organizations helping to stop the abuse against women and children.