"Peak Performance" Hike Raises $20,000
for Cottage Children's Hospital
More than 50 CoastHills Federal Credit Union employees, friends and family members gathered in the early morning of Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the trailhead of the Gaviota Peak trail. Their goal? Make it to the top of the 2,800 ft. peak and more importantly, raise thousands of dollars for The Children’s Miracle Network and the Cottage Children’s Hospital in Santa Barbara.
“We had all but a handful of our hikers make it to the top, and anyone who has ever hiked this trail knows it is a relentless three-mile climb,” reported Scott Coe, Chairman of the CoastHills Community Foundation, and organizer of the event. Each hiker was tasked with soliciting sponsorships, and although donations will continue to come in for the rest of August, Coe expects the total to reach $10,000.
“Honestly, we wanted to do something that would be a challenge,” said Jeff York, CoastHills President/CEO. “The challenges that face the kids being treated in Cottage Hospital every hour of every day are huge, so for us to push ourselves for a few hours on a Saturday was a great experience, and gave us a feel for what the kids are going through.”
For every dollar raised from this effort, CoastHills business partner CO-OP Financial Services will provide matching funds through their “Miracle Match” program up to an additional $10,000. That will mean a total donation of $20,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network, which provides funding for the Cottage Children’s Hospital in Santa Barbara.
“We are truly appreciative of the efforts of CoastHills and its members,” stated Audrie Krause, spokesperson for Cottage Children’s Hospital. “Their commitment to our hospital is steadfast, and their creativity is always refreshing.”
Watch a quick video of our journey to the top!