Ski Utah Press Release

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:  

 

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 Director of Communications Emily Summers at esummers@deervalley.com) or 435-645-6522.  

 

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About Deer Valley Resort 

Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort currently offers 24 chairlifts, 122 ski runs, seven bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,342 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, numerous restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned ski school and children’s center. In August 2023, Deer Valley announced “Expanded Excellence”, a significant resort transformation, which will extend the skiable area to a total of 5,726 acres, add a new resort gateway and village, reimagine the Snow Park Base Area and revitalize existing mountain facilities. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 11 consecutive years. View and download the Deer Valley Press Kit   

 

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.  

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has regions throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.   

 

For additional information, visit lls.org/lls-newsnetwork.  

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