Public Relations / Marketing Officer

David Bruzzese
Office: 970.764.3910
Cell: 970.749.9517

For Immediate Release
Oct 20, 2008

Public Service Announcement

Free Community Presentation on Skiing Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention

Durango, Colo. — Mercy to host free community presentation on skiing performance enhancement and injury prevention Oct. 23

Mercy Regional Medical Center will host a free community presentation on skiing performance enhancement and injury prevention on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Eolus room at the Durango Community Rec Center.  Topics will include "Avoiding winter sports injuries," by orthopedic surgeon Richard Lawton, M.D.; "Getting in shape for ski season," by certified athletic trainer Jeff Stotts of The Training Room; a updates from Durango Mountain Resort CEO Gary Derck; and an update from Durango Winter Sports Foundation Coordinator Kirk Rawles.  A drawing for several one-day Purgatory ski passes will be held.

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