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QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER AND ST. HELENA HOSPITAL JOIN FORCES IN THE INAUGURAL NAPA VALLEY ECHELON GRAN FONDO BIKE RIDE AND RUN ON MAY 23RD, 2010
Both hospitals will be the beneficiaries of this community cancer awareness event
(Napa, CA – March 10, 2010) – PlanetZ/Echelon set its sight on the stunning landscape of Napa Valley for launching its first Gran Fondo Series cycling event and fun run designed to attract both local and tourist fitness enthusiasts. The event, open to all levels and abilities of cyclists and runners, is focused on raising funds for the Queen of the Valley Cancer Center in Napa, and the Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center located on the campus of St. Helena Hospital. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be given to the Napa Valley Vine Trail and their important grassroots efforts to implement a multi-use trail from Calistoga to Vallejo.
“This event will not only be a lot of healthful fun for our community but the event will provide a terrific, ongoing benefit for Napa area cancer patients in the years ahead. We are encouraging our employees and community members to sign up, participate and volunteer during the event,” said Dick Green, Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Queen of the Valley Medical Center Foundation.
Executive Director of PlanetZ/Echelon Hunter Ziesing explains, “We stage events relying on a unique partnership with donors, volunteers, corporate partners and charitable recipients. Our goals are to create a uniquely fulfilling experience for our participants and a significant contribution to worthy, local programs. Everyone gives…and everyone receives.”
Elaine John, President and CEO of the St. Helena Hospital Foundation commented, “We are so proud of our advanced comprehensive cancer treatment center, and we continuously look for opportunities to drive awareness as well as philanthropic support for this new facility. This event melds perfectly for us; from a pure wellness perspective, we can activate our employees to sign up for the event, and we can solicit our community to participate in what is sure to be a memorable fitness experience as well as a significant source of revenue to support high-level cancer care in our region.”
The cycling event will start 8:30am at Napa’s Veteran’s Park. Shortly after the cyclists depart much of downtown Napa will be closed for the inaugural Echelon 5k Run/Walk benefit, beginning at 9:30am. A fun run for kids under 12 will take place after the 5K run. Deadline for team and individual registration is May 16, 2010. To register as a team or as an individual for the May 23rd Gran Fondo, or for more information, visit http://www.echelongranfondo.org/napa.
About Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Queen of the Valley Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute-care facility founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of America's Best Hospitals, the Queen is the largest health care facility and one of the largest employers in Napa County. Services provided include: a Regional Heart Center, a Regional Orthopedic Center, a Cancer Center approved with commendations by the American College of Surgeons, a Women’s Center, maternity and infant care, inpatient and outpatient minimally invasive surgery, occupational health, and full-service emergency department, among many other specialty services. For more information, visit www.thequeen.org
About St. Helena Hospital
St. Helena Hospital serves Napa, Lake, Solano, Sonoma and Mendocino counties with a comprehensive range of cardiovascular, cancer, emergency, medical, surgical and behavioral health care services. The new Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center is a 12,500-square-foot facility dedicated to outpatient cancer care using the most advanced technology and a commitment to whole-person care. It is part of the Johnson Pavilion, which was funded by $36 million in community contributions and includes the Trinchero Surgery Center. For more information, visit www.napavalleycancercare.org or www.sthelenahospital.org