You Tube Album of Race Day 2009!!!

Click here to view an awesome album of pics from the rally, courtesy of Island Park News. Thank you Elizabeth and John!

Rally 4 A Reason Draws Crowd

Ten time rally winners, Ladies Limited Class, from left Kristi Wachs, Louise Smith, and Deb Schwahn.

ISLAND PARK  — Under blue skies and with excellent trail conditions, 48 women ran the All Women’s Rally 4 A Reason cross- country snowmobile event here Saturday. They were not alone. Around 300 people turned out to cheer them to the finish. Click for entire story, including top finishers from each class, courtesy of Island Park News.

Thousands Raised, A Beautiful Race Day 2009

Many thanks to all of those who came out to participate making this year's race a one of a kind.

We are gathering photos of race day 2009 for the blog. If you would like to send some to be posted please email them to: rally4reason@gmail.com . Please include any information (names, etc.) so they may be properly shown.

Stayed tuned for all race results from Bill Smith and the tally of funds raised from Bank of Idaho.

Top photo shows a moment of silence observed by all in attendance in the spirit of Sylvia Volweiler.

Middle photo are Connie Funkhouser, Karen Alstott and Tania Phillips. Below is the Senior Unlimited pack @ the starting line getting out the jitters.

Top and middle photos courtesy of Elizabeth Laden.

Mammy Slammy Author to Speak @ Rally!

Sharon Marler of the Women’s Health Awareness Team (WHAT’s) will speak at the all Women’s Rally 4 A Reason at the Trouthunter Lodge Saturday.

Sharon is one of 25 people chosen as 2008 Yoplait Champions, people who have made major contributions to breast cancer awareness in their communities. Click on this link to see Sharon on Yoplait's site:   http://www.yoplait.com/breastcancer_championsvideo.aspx?25

During the post-event party, Sharon will give a brief talk about what is being done for breast cancer in Fremont County. She will also present the rally organizers with items for the raffle that is raising money for breast cancer and the Island Park Ambulance.

As a 26-year breast cancer survivor, Sharon wanted to assist others fighting the disease. She put her thoughts on paper, and wrote a book titled, MammySlammy: Mammograms with Courage and Humor. 

Courtesy of Island Park News

Bill Smith, Race Director

Race Director, Bill Smith, seen here at Winterfest 2009 with the McFarlane Twins, Kirsten and Erin, says that this year's ladies race has the biggest roster of riders ever.

“Registrations are coming in every day,” Smith said. “We expect the biggest crowd ever. Besides ladies who have participated in the past, we have new riders from out of town and the Island Park community.”

Smith has been involved with the rally since its inception and has been Race Director for 14 of the 25 years. Thank you Bill for your service to this community!

Parts excerpted courtesy of the Island Park News.

Calling All Pink Ribbon Riders

The Pink Ribbon Riders, a Mid-West based not-for-profit Breast Cancer Assistance organization, has responded to an invitation to the 2009 Women's Rally 4A Reason with a resounding, "Rally on!"

Who are the Pink Ribbon Riders? They are snowmobile and motorsports enthusiasts who volunteer their time and effort to putting on events and to helping those in need.The Pink Ribbon Riders mission is to promote awareness of breast cancer in the motor sports industry for both men and women while raising funds for those in need. In combining these two goals for their organization they hope to bring people in the community closer as this disease not only affects those diagnosed but also those who love them. "Riding in honor, and in memory, of those we love".

For more information on the Pink Ribbon Riders organization click on their logo.

Double H Pink Truck Coming to Rally!!!

Double H Propane of Rexburg will be sporting the pink in Last Chance Idaho on January 17th. The truck has been seen all over eastern Idaho this year pumping fuel in support of the National Breast Cancer Association. Double H has pledged one penny from every gallon of gas sold toward the cause. Now they will be joining us on race day, so...

Pump Baby Pump!

Raffle 4 A Reason

Women's Rally 4 A Reason sponsors FXR, Western Mountain Sports, and Mountain Mayhem have donated a variety of beautiful riding gear to be raffled on the day of the race.
Pictured here with some of the gear is Tania Phillips of Mountain Mayhem who organized the contributions. Proceeds are to benefit Women's Breast Cancer Research and the Island Park Ambulance. Donated Items and raffle boxes are on display at Mountain Mayhem until the race, come check them out and put your name in for the drawing! Thanks to all sponsors for making this event possible.

Sarah Palin Invited to Rally

Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin has been invited to rally with us on the 17th! Click photo for full article.

Photo and article courtesy of Island Park News.

In Memory of Sylvia

Women's Rally 4 Reason is proud that this year's race will be in loving memory of Sylvia Vollweiler who participated in the ladies race for 18 years. Pictured here are Sylvia and her team members.

Women's Rally 4 A Reason has learned that Sylvia's daughter, Abby Todd, plans to race this year in her mom's honor and is currently putting together a team. Go ladies!

Photos courtesy of Island Park News and Dick Nelson.

Website Up and Rallying!

Does this need a checkered flag or a pink one?