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Polaris, Victory &
Rider Groups Team Up to Accelerate the Cause in
the Fight Against Cancer
Upper Midwest Riders are Raising Funds for
American Cancer Society
MEDINA, MN (August 29, 2007)
– Polaris and Victory Motorcycle dealers in
Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming up with
Polaris ATV, RANGER and Victory riders to raise
funds for the American Cancer Society in a
special campaign called the “Polaris Rider
Challenge to Fight Cancer.” This special
fundraising drive runs through October 31, 2007.
Polaris is rallying its employees, dealers,
riding groups and all riders in Minnesota and
Wisconsin to hold special fundraising events to
help The American Cancer Society combat the
disease Americans consider the most important
health problem they could face.
As a special incentive, participating
fundraising teams may enter a drawing for a
custom Polaris RANGER XP utility vehicle with
$2,500 in accessories.
“Our dealers, employees, and numerous ATV
clubs will hold rides, charity events and
fundraisers, so we will all be pulling together
to fight cancer,” said John Corness. “The
sobering truth is that 1.3 million Americans
will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and
half a million people will die from cancer. We
hope this grass-roots fundraising effort can
help raise awareness of the American Cancer
Society’s research, education and patient
services.”
Riders in Minnesota and Wisconsin are urged
to visit their Polaris and Victory dealers or
local riding clubs to learn about fundraising
projects such as group rides, distance rides
with pledges from donors and ride-ins at the
dealerships.
“In Wisconsin and Minnesota alone, there will
be nearly 50,000 people who will be diagnosed
with cancer. Just under half of them will die.
That's why the American Cancer Society is proud
to team up with Polaris in the fight against the
disease because one person hearing, 'You have
cancer,' is one too many, in our opinion," said
Peter Balistrieri, spokesperson for the American
Cancer Society.
To learn how to form a fundraising team, get
tips on raising donations and to get details
about the RANGER XP drawing, visit
http://main.acsevents.org/polaris.
“We invite riders to create their own,
original ways to raise contributions too,” said
Corness. “We expect them to come up with some
highly imaginative approaches.”
The “Polaris Rider Challenge to Fight Cancer”
campaign is being viewed as a pilot program that
could be implemented nationwide in the future.
For more information about cancer – including
early detection and prevention recommendations –
and about the American Cancer Society, visit
www.cancer.org.
About Polaris
With annual 2006 sales of $1.7 Billion, Polaris
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets
snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
Victory Motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for
recreational and utility use. Polaris is a
recognized leader in the snowmobile industry and
one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the
world. Victory Motorcycles, established in 1998
and representing the first all-new American-made
motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60
years, are rapidly making impressive inroads
into the motorcycle cruiser and touring
marketplace. Polaris enhances the riding
experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris
apparel, accessories and parts, available at
Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc.
trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the
S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information
about the complete line of Polaris products,
apparel and vehicle accessories is available
from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from
the Polaris homepage at
www.polarisindustries.com.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is
dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major
health problem by saving lives, diminishing
suffering and preventing cancer through
research, education, advocacy and service.
Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters
in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional
Divisions and local offices in 3,400
communities, involving millions of volunteers
across the United States. For more information
anytime, call toll free 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit
www.cancer.org.
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