Steel City “Race to Cure Breast Cancer” Event
Okay, when it comes to breasts, we have to say that we're big supporters. If you're headed to Steel City, be sure to do what you can to support the event, and the “Race to Cure Breast Cancer” cause. Thanks!
Wear Pink. Bring Green. The Steel City Motocross National will serve as a “Race to Cure Breast Cancer”. The entire event will have a pink Breast Cancer awareness them with riders, teams, sponsors, crew, staff and media incorporating pink. In a show of solidarity, riders will have a pink breast cancer ribbon on their jerseys.
There will be a Breast Cancer Awareness booth on vendor row where fans can learn more about breast cancer prevention, including obtaining free mammograms as well as purchase raffle tickets, bracelets and/or donate.
Fans can show their support by wearing pink on race day. Anyone wearing pink on race can stop by the Breast Cancer Awareness booth on vendor row and get a free raffle ticket.
There will be a Mystery Rider Auction during intermission where Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Ryan Villopoto and Ashley Fiolek will be unveiling their exclusive mystery items for the Auction These charitable riders will not only be donating an item but will match the sale price of their item up to $1000.00 of which all proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen fund for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT). In addition to the auction, a variety of activities are scheduled for the event. A raffle will be held throughout race day September 5th at the Breast Cancer booth. Fans will have the opportunity to win exclusive autographed memorabilia donated by athletes and supporters of the industry. Raffle winners will be announced prior to the final moto of the day. Volunteers will be selling a limited edition Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Bracelet at the event.
The funds raised will support the Philadelphia 3-Day Walk. The Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk is a 60-mile walk over three days to raise money for breast cancer. The net proceeds will support the combined efforts of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) Breast Cancer Fund in their mission to fund access to care and find a cure for breast cancer. Shasta’s team be serving as a crew members, giving their all in service to the walkers for three days.