Sun Country Tours is hosting a special Big Eddy Thriller whitewater raftingtrip on Sunday, August 25 at 3pm to benefit the Mt. Bachelor Sports EducationFoundation (MBSEF). Guests on this trip will benefit too, as the cost has beendiscounted to $25 per person, with all proceeds going to MBSEF.
Sun Country Tours President Dennis Oliphant, who also serves as the board chair for MBSEF, says the fundraiser is a natural fit.
“I’ve been a longtime advocate of educational and athletic programs for young people,” explains Oliphant. “This special Big Eddy Thriller is an easy way to help out MBSEF, which not only helps our youth, but our community at large.
”In addition to volunteering his time to various organizations including MBSEF, Oliphant established the Sun Country Tours Foundation more than 20 years ago. The non-profit foundation donates more than $20,000 annually to regional organizations that specifically focus on youth, education and environmental causes.
“We are thrilled to have Sun Country Tours offer this to the community on behalf of MBSEF,” says MBSEF Executive Director John Schiemer. “Additionally, they continue to donate back to the community in many other ways year after year.”The Big Eddy Thriller is Sun Country Tours’ most popular, and convenient, whitewater rafting adventure. This family-friendly trip is appropriate for kids ages 6 and older.
Limited space is available for this trip, and reservations must be made in advance by calling Sun Country Tours at 541-382-6277.
About Sun Country Tours:
Sun Country Tours has been operating on the beautiful rivers of Oregon since 1978, and is widely recognized as one of the West’s premier river outfitters. Specializing in family-fun whitewater rafting trips, Sun Country Tours was recently named the top activity to do with kids in Oregon by travel website Trekaroo. Sun Country Tours is headquartered in Bend, with other locations in Sunriver, Redmond and Sisters. suncountrytours.com or call
541-382-6277.
