Local teams and riders sweated in support of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at East Kootenay Regional Hospital last weekend at the DECADES Spinathon event hosted by The Studio.

There were four rides during the event, spinning through music from the 1980s, ‘90s, 2000s and 2010s. Pledges, donations, and sponsorships collected for the rides raised over $16,000 towards East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s ongoing campaign to bring a NICU to the East Kootenay.

Two winners split the best costume prize: Amy Ross, who rode all four rides with a different costume for each decade, and the Team Preemie Pedaler.

The single bike that raised the most funds belonged to Cranbrook Dodge. Lotic Environmental came in with the largest overall donation, sponsoring seven bikes for the ride.

Sjaane Beatty, owner of The Studio organized the event. EKFH is incredible grateful for all her hard work, and for the generosity, effort, and support from all the riders, donors, and supporters.

EKFH Executive Director Brenna Baker said, “I am so thankful for the community we live in. Everyone continues to amaze me through their generosity. People are so willing to give their time and resources whenever the Foundation puts out the call to help. Thank you a million times over!”

To learn more about The Studio, visit thestudiocompany.ca. To learn more about A Warm Embrace and EKFH’s fundraising efforts, visit ekfh.ca.

Lead image: The Studio Spinathon fundraiser participants. Photo submitted

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