The women raised money for the Pink Ribbon Riders charity for breast cancer and raced on snowmobiles, with the fastest reaching speeds of 68 mph.
Cami Carter, West Fargo, was the fastest, winning first place for the speed prize. Nicole Marshall-Frueh, Walcott, N.D., reached 66 mph and raised $505 for the charity. Megan Wilkins, Crookston, Minn., hit 61 mph and raised $100. Calyn Kenyon, Sabin, Minn., also reached 61 mph and raised $655 for breast cancer. The final competitor, Jolene Haller, Wahpeton, hit speeds of 46 mph, helped coordinate the event and raised $805.
“We also had help from a special little girl named Morgan from West Fargo. Even though Morgan wasn’t old enough to officially participate in the run, she raised $205 for us,” Haller said. “Our total amount raised, that included the riders’ pledges, donations the day of the race and online donations, was almost $3,000. All proceeds will be given to Pink Ribbon Riders charity for Breast Cancer.”
A number of area businesses helped sponsor the event, including Haller Overhead Door, Wahpeton; Dahm & Sons Powersports, Breckenridge, Minn.; and Todd’s Welding, Breckenridge. Travis and Annie Larson of Harvey, N.D., sponsored the speed prizes.
