Each of Canada's national bobsledders is currently self-funded out of necessity, and Mackenzie Stewart is pulling out all the stops to raise money.
Stewart and her team are inviting members of the public to a unique fundraiser on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whistler Sliding Centre (WSC). For a hefty $500 minimum donation, two people can sign up as a pilot/brakeman duo to race against other tandems on Earth's fastest ice. No experience is required, but local companies are making prizes available for anybody who finishes in the top five.
Also available is a $1,500 sponsorship package that will get you a berth into the contest, plus your name or company logo on Stewart's sled for the upcoming campaign. Proceeds will go towards funding two new bobsleds for use at the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy.
The experience is also advertised to include food, beverages, networking and photographs. Only 24 spots are available, with Stewart on hand to introduce her career and the sport of bobsled more generally.
Contact Stewart at 604-989-4349 or [email protected] for more details.
