Island Extravaganza at Mammoth Mountain to Raise Funds for Disabled Sports
| 13 October 2009
Mammoth Lakes, CA - Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra has set the date for Island Extravaganza, the nonprofit's largest fundraiser, to take place at a new venue, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's Canyon Lodge on Saturday, December 12, from 6 p.m. until midnight. The island-themed night of dinner and live music with both a band and a DJ will feature a fundraising raffle and silent auction.
Now in its 6th year, Island Extravaganza has been a popular annual event and a huge success for the non-profit organization that provides sports opportunities, including skiing and snowboarding, for disabled adults and children. Last year alone, over 300 people attended and Disabled Sports earned nearly $60,000. These earnings went straight into their adaptive programs to provide scholarships for students and to support the rehabilitation of wounded service men and women through the Wounded Warriors program.
This year, event organizers are working diligently to boost Island Extravaganza proceeds to $100,000. Organizers hope to see the largest turnout ever, due in part to moving the event from a Sunday evening to a Saturday night and relocating it to a larger venue at Canyon Lodge. This year’s Island Extravaganza is also expected to see the largest raffle and silent action ever, with over 250 prizes that include an island getaway trip for two to Jamaica.
Christine Souza, Associate Director of Disabled Sports, is confident that this year’s Island Extravaganza will be the best on record.
“We’re working with (event producer) Relevé Unlimited to make sure that this is the most stunning Island Extravaganza that anyone has seen,” said Souza, who has been focusing on event planning while also driving fundraising efforts. “For every $75 we raise, we can give an adaptive ski or snowboard lesson to a student. We need everyone’s help so that we can continue to provide these programs for those who need them most.” Event tickets cost $55 each and include dinner, live music, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are five for $20 or one for $5 and you don’t need to be present to win.
For more information or to purchase Island Extravaganza event and raffle tickets visit our web site or call (760) 934-0791. Tickets are also available beginning November 12 at the Booky Joint and Second Chance Thrift Shop in Mammoth or at the Disabled Sports office at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.
