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Pedal for a purpose

Posted in Bike sports, Fundraisers, tagged , , , , on June 18, 2026| Leave a Comment »

This year’s snazzy gear.

You have two months to prep your bicycling legs, but you need to get crackin’ on registering.

The 2026 edition of the Tour de Whidbey fundraiser is set for Saturday, August 15, and signups are going on currently.

The event, which was launched in 2002, raises money for WhidbeyHealth, funding “top-priority surgical and diagnostic equipment, facility improvements, and scholarships for medical staff.​​​”

It has drawn in 7,000+ bicyclists from 37 states and Canada over the years.

Tour de Whidbey features five different non-competitive rides, with distances ranging from the family friendly 11.3-mile Fort Casey Slow-roll to the 100.4-mile South Island Stretch.

If you get registered in time, you can snag one of this year’s snazzy jerseys, featured in the photo above.

Said gear features an orca breaching a Salish Sea sunset on one side, with the biking routes displayed on the other.

For more info and to register, pop over to:

https://www.whidbeyhealthfoundation.org/tourdewhidbey

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Sluggers stage successful cancer fundraiser

Posted in Baseball, Softball, tagged , , , , , on April 7, 2026| Leave a Comment »

CHS softball sluggers (l to r) Haylee Armstrong, Sydney Van Dyke, and Cami Van Dyke played for others Saturday. (Photos courtesy Grant Van Dyke and WhidbeyHealth Foundation)

It was a solid day’s work.

Both the Coupeville High School softball and baseball teams won their home games Saturday, but there was more to the afternoon than just on-field action.

The Wolf sluggers spearheaded a Coupeville vs. Cancer event which raised $2,390.20 for WhidbeyHealth’s MAC Clinic through the sale of t-shirts and food.

Both teams dressed up for the occasion, with softball players sporting different colored socks to reflect different forms of cancer, while the diamond men wore special shirts.

Several players offered impassioned speeches about family members who have been impacted by cancer, and, for the first time this spring, home games were played on the prairie under clear blue skies.

The event required the coordinated efforts of many, led by Wolf Moms Michele Thule and Michelle Armstrong.

Also playing a large role was Rainy Simpson from the WhidbeyHealth Foundation and MAC nurses Sherry Phay, Lisa Toomey-Stout, and Courtney Gray.

The WhidbeyHealth Foundation sponsored the baseball team t-shirts, while the Coupeville Booster Club provided softball’s socks.

Ashley’s Design printed the shirts, and CHS coaches covered the cost of 100 hamburgers and 100 hotdogs.

 

Playing key roles:

Shaloma Allen
Joe and Michelle Armstrong
“Granny” Chris Baker
Mandi Black
Shawn Calkins
Mindy Grove
Lark Gustafson
Steve Hilborn
Rachel King
Leann and Nate Leavitt
Aaron and Jess Lucero
Dane Lucero
Tony Martin
Scott and Lara Maynes
Tamra Patterson
Morgan Payne
Mike Pearson
Jennifer Rains
Jon Roberts
Alix Roos
Dina Shaw
“Auntie” Bettie Sifuentes
Kristi and Brent Stevens
Mariah Stoker
Michele and Doug Thule
Colleen and Grant Van Dyke
Emily Zenz

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Diamond squads plan Cancer Awareness day

Posted in Baseball, Softball, tagged , , , , on March 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »

The battle never ends. (Photos courtesy Michelle Armstrong)

They want to strike out a deadly disease.

The Coupeville High School softball and baseball teams are uniting Saturday, Apr. 4 to stage fundraisers for the WhidbeyHealth Foundation Cancer Center.

The event, the fourth annual one for the sluggers, is tied to home games against non-conference foe East Jefferson.

Wolf baseball players will be wearing t-shirts provided by the foundation, with softball players sporting special socks highlighting different forms of cancer.

Both teams will be selling t-shirts, featuring the logo seen below:

On the back of the t-shirts, it will say, “I wear this shirt for,” and fabric markers will be offered to fans at the games to write names on the back of their shirts.

If you’re not able to make it to the event in person, you can still donate, as shown on this poster:

Across the previous three seasons, the CHS softball squad has raised nearly $3,600 in support of cancer care.

“We would like to thank the Coupeville softball and baseball players, coaches, and supporters for their continued dedication to Coupeville vs. Cancer,” said the WhidbeyHealth Foundation in a statement.

“Your efforts go far beyond the field, making a meaningful difference for patients receiving care in our community. We are truly thankful for your commitment and generosity.”

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Help CHS basketball fight cancer

Posted in Basketball, Fundraisers, tagged , , , , on January 15, 2026| Leave a Comment »

The Wolves play for two things Friday night.

On the court, the Coupeville High School basketball teams will clash with visiting Darrington in key Northwest 2B/1B League contests.

But the Wolves will also be leading the way to honor those fighting cancer, while raising funds for the WhidbeyHealth Foundation.

The annual “Coupeville vs. Cancer” night features girls varsity and boys JV hoops games at 5:15 PM, followed by boys’ varsity at 7:00.

Players will wear custom “Coupeville vs. Cancer” warmups, and a giant sign will be posted on a wall in the hallway leading to the CHS gym where people will be encouraged to write the names of loved ones who have fought or are fighting cancer.

Shirt and bracelets will be available for sale, and donations can be made at the game or online.

All funds raised will directly support cancer care at WhidbeyHealth, helping “ensure that patients can receive compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

“Your generosity strengthens our community and makes a lasting impact,” said CHS coaches in a statement.

“Please know that your courage is an inspiration, and we are proud to stand as a community and recognize your strength, and resilience.”

 

Online donations can be made at:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/togetherwefightcancer/

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Dig deep and help spikers fight cancer

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on October 15, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Wolves stand tall in the battle against breast cancer. (Frankie Tenore photo)

The Wolves want your help to spike cancer.

Coupeville High School’s volleyball teams host La Conner Thursday (JV 5:00 PM, varsity 6:30), and the net crew are putting together a Dig Pink Cancer Awareness event at the same time.

The spikers are asking fans to wear pink if possible and donate to help fund cancer research through WhidbeyHealth.

You can donate in person or by using the QR code in this photo:

There will also be a goody table at the event, featuring beaded necklaces, bracelets, pins, and rubber ducks, while players will be lobbing candy into the stands.

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