Four-legged fundraiser to benefit DonorsChoose.org
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2011)– See Spot surf at the “Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition,” the nation’s original surfing competition for man’s best friend. Named one of the hottest events in the world, this year’s event is expected to draw more than 60 surf dog competitors and thousands of spectators from across the U.S.
Now in its sixth year, this popular competition is an extension of Loews Hotels’ award-winning Loews Loves Pets and Good Neighbor Policy programs, and has become a hugely successful fundraiser for non-profit organizations. This year’s event benefits Loews Hotels’ national Good Neighbor Partner, DonorsChoose.org.
All across the country, thousands of public school classrooms lack the materials that are essential for learning. DonorsChoose.org provides a forum for public school teachers to post classroom needs and project requests for individual donors to choose from and sponsor. Loews Coronado Bay Resort, along with the help of its surf dog heroes, has set a personal goal to donate $10,000 to San Diego County schools through DonorsChoose.org this year.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Surf Dog Competition takes place on Saturday, June 4, in Imperial Beach, Calif. with an action-packed schedule featuring: ? 10 to 10:30 a.m. Optional surfing lessons for less experienced canines eager to catch their first wave ? 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Heat One: Small Surf Dogs (40 pounds and under) ? 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heat Two: Large Surf Dogs (41 pounds and over) ? 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Heat Three: Tandem Surfing (dogs and humans) ? 1:45 to 2 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Judging will be conducted by Mayor Jim Janney, Mayor of Imperial Beach; Kathleen Cochran, general manager of Loews Coronado Bay Resort, and Teevan McManus, owner of Coronado Surfing Academy. Each competitor/team has 10 minutes to catch his or her top two waves, and is scored on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability to “grip it and rip it.” In addition to endless bragging rights, the first place winner of each division scores a ton of great prizes, including the ultimate pet vacation at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
The cost to enter the competition is $50 for Division One or Two and $55 for Division Three. Attendance is free and open to the public. Competitors score a great goody bag and competition medal. In addition, out-of-town guests can take advantage of a special $159 guestroom rate at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, based on availability. For more information, please visit www.LoewsSurfDog.com.
EVENT SNAPSHOT Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition Saturday, June 4, 2011 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dunes Park/Beach 700 Seacoast Drive Imperial Beach, CA 91932 www.loewssurfdog.com Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LoewsSurfDog
About Loews Coronado Bay Resort Situated on a private 15-acre peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Coronado Bay, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is located just minutes from downtown Coronado, a charming resort village, and a short drive to San Diego’s world-famous attractions. Resort amenities include direct access to the Silver Strand State Beach, three tennis courts, a private 80-slip marina, three acclaimed restaurants, 440 sea-inspired guest rooms and suites, and panoramic views of the San Diego-Coronado Bay. For more information, please call 619-424-4000, 800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com/coronadobay.
About DonorsChoose.org Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit website where public school teachers describe specific educational projects for their students, and donors can choose the projects they want to support. After completing a project, the donor hears back from the classroom they supported in the form of photographs and student thank-you letters. To date, 123,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to secure funding for $49.5 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn. Through www.DonorsChoose.org, individuals from all walks of life have helped 3.1 million students, the majority from low-income areas.
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