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Heather Palmer
Cancer SUCKS!...this is my 8th time participating in the Valentine 500 ride and I’ve done the 700 mile ride a week later along with my husband Chris to raise money for the Keller Family Community Foundation (snowballcancer.org). Personally, I ride in memory of my grandpa LeRoy, uncle Craig, and aunt Chris (Scace) Toepfer who lost their battle with colon cancer as well as for my best friend's husband Dennis Anderson who battled pancreatic cancer and is no longer with us. This year’s ride will be in honor of Everett Atwood, friend, neighbor and bee keeper mentor who passed away this summer from cancer. Cancer has touched all of us personally, through family and friends. The money raised by the Keller Family Community Foundation helps to fill in a need and financial gaps not covered by insurance or through other grants and donations. I'm hoping our family, friends, and fellow snowmobiling friends will help us meet our goal of $5,000. You may donate through this link or contact me directly if you prefer to send a check to KFCF. Thank you for supporting this great cause and may 2025 be a great year for you, your family, and friends. Let's SNOWBALL cancer together! The 2026 ride won’t be the same this year without Nick Keller, but I know he’ll be there riding along with each of us in spirit. In appreciation, Heather Palmer
As part of the Snowball Cancer Challenge 2026, Nick Keller’s Valentine Ride will continue in his memory. On February 5, 2026 and February 12, 2026, a group of riders will attempt to ride 250+ or 500+ miles in ONE DAY. These riders will obtain pledges and donations to keep them motivated on their long ride(s).
The money raised will go to the Keller Family Community Foundation to support its mission.
All donations will be tax deductible.
My Sponsors
Denny Schwantz
Received this donation 19 hours ago
offline donation $100.00
Chris Aspenson
Good luck, Heather!
Received this donation 19 hours ago
$103.50
Janeen Kempa
Received this donation 23 hours ago
$51.75
Jessica King
Thank you, Heather-- such an amazing cause and wow, what a ride it will be! Good luck to you!!
Received this donation 9 days ago
$51.75
Caren Bancroft
Smile every snowy mile knowing you are riding for such a worthy cause.
Received this donation 9 days ago
$103.50
Beth Lowery
Received this donation 10 days ago
$25.88
Shane Pinto
Good luck!
Received this donation 11 days ago
$51.75
Beth Lewis
Received this donation 11 days ago
$124.20
Sno Valley Riders
Received this donation 12 days ago
offline donation $260.00
Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club
Received this donation 12 days ago
$200.00
Anonymous
Received this donation 20 days ago
$103.50
Dwain Stadie
Received this donation 26 days ago
$72.45
Everett & Deb Atwood
Received this donation 26 days ago
offline donation $400.00
Lon and Elaine Sawdey
Received this donation 26 days ago
$51.75
