Columbia Sportswear Brings Hope to the Slopes; 2003 Presenting Sponsor for Heuga Snow Express for MS.Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2003 International outdoor apparel and footwear leader Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear Company NASDAQ: COLM is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. Founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Company(R) (Nasdaq:COLM COLM Column COLM Colorado National Monument (US National Park Service) COLM Committee On Lay Ministry ) announces that it is the presenting sponsor of the 2003 Jimmie Heuga Snow Express for MS event for the 10th consecutive year. The series finals are scheduled for April 10-13 in Vail Vail (vāl), town (1990 pop. 3,569), Eagle co., W central Colo., on Gore Creek, in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mts.; founded as a ski resort 1962, inc. as a town 1966. and Beaver Creek, Colorado Beaver Creek is an unincorporated community located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. Beaver Creek is located immediately south of the Town of Avon and encompasses the Beaver Creek Resort and adjacent business, lodging, and residential areas. The U.S. . As the presenting sponsor, Columbia is outfitting the event staff, VIP's and event champions in select pieces from its premier Titanium(TM) outerwear and multi-sport line, as well as core fleece pieces and footwear. A highlight of the event is the annual presentation of the CAN DO award. The award is presented to recognize an individual or organization for providing service and leadership to the Heuga Center, which helps improve the lives of individuals with multiple sclerosis. The recipient of the award for 2003 is Gert Boyle, Columbia Sportswear's Chairman of the Board. "I feel very honored to be presented with such a highly regarded award, said Boyle. The Heuga Center is an inspiration to all of us and I am very pleased that Columbia continues to support and sponsor this worthwhile event." Since January, Snow Express races have been held at 17 resorts in the US and Canada. The Snow Express races are the primary fund-raiser for The Heuga Center. The Center was founded in 1984 by former Olympic ski racer, Jimmie Heuga to help improve the lives of people with multiple sclerosis This is a list of people with multiple sclerosis, similar to the category "People with multiple sclerosis" but with sources and explanations. : Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z B
Founded in 1938 in Portland, Ore., Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear brands in the world and the leading seller of skiwear ski·wear n. Clothing appropriate for various types of skiing. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. To learn more about Columbia Sportswear, please visit the Company's Web site at www.columbia.com. |
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