October 12, 2005 – The Raffle is now the only ticket as BC Cancer Foundation fundraiser exceeds expectations.

“An Evening Of Champions” with Eddy and Axel Merckx is now completely sold out and the only chance of attending this event if you do not have tickets is by purchasing raffle tickets in the hope of winning the two tickets that are on offer in the early bird draw.

“We are delighted with the response from the cycling community” said Philip Meyer, General Manager of the Wedgewood Hotel in Vancouver & Director of the Wedgewood Cycling Team, ” guests will be coming into town from California, Toronto, Seattle, Calgary, Kelowna and across the Lower Mainland to support this event which is great for the city, cycling and of course the BC Cancer Foundation” continued Meyer. Early indications suggest that over $65’000 CAD could be raised in support of Cancer research, 50% of funds raised will be directed to the Cancer Center of the Southern Interior in Kelowna and 50% to Vancouver.

“People have shown a real passion and enthusiasm for this event, Eddy Merckx is a legend and Axel Merckx is a Champion and to have them both in the same room is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of us” explained Meyer.

Raffle tickets are available by mailing a cheque made out to the BC Cancer Foundation to Philip Meyer, Wedgewood Hotel, 845, Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1V1, the early bird draw for the two gala tickets will be made on Friday October 21st so act now as there are only a limited amount of raffle tickets available.

A full list of great raffle prizes can be found at www.teamwedgewood.com there will also be some extra “live auction” prizes announced on the night.

To be added to the waiting list please contact Philip Meyer at pmeyer@teamwedgewood.com

October 10, 2005 (Vancouver, B.C.) – “An Evening Of Champions” with Eddy & Axel Merckx is now completely sold out and the only chance of attending this event if you do not have tickets is by purchasing raffle tickets in the hope of winning the two tickets that are on offer in the early bird draw.

“We are delighted with the response from the cycling community” said Philip Meyer, General Manager of the Wedgewood Hotel in Vancouver & Director of the Wedgewood Cycling Team, ” guests will be coming into town from California, Toronto, Seattle, Calgary, Kelowna and across the Lower Mainland to support this event which is great for the city, cycling and of course the BC Cancer Foundation” continued Meyer. Early indications suggest that over $65,000 Cdn could be raised in support of Cancer research, 50% of funds raised will be directed to the Cancer Center of the Southern Interior in Kelowna and 50% to Vancouver.

“There maybe a chance of a cancellation but that is unlikely given the passion and enthusiasm that people have shown, Eddy Merckx is a legend and Axel Merckx is a Champion and to have them both in the same room is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of us” explained Meyer.

Raffle tickets are available by mailing a cheque made out to the BC Cancer Foundation to Philip Meyer, Wedgewood Hotel, 845, Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1V1, the early bird draw for the two gala tickets will be made on Friday October 21st so act now as there are only a limited amount of raffle tickets available.

A full list of great raffle prizes can be found at <http://www.teamwedgewood.com>www.teamwedgewood.com there will also be some extra “live auction” prizes announced on the night.

In case of a cancellation and to be added to the waiting list please contact Philip Meyer at pmeyer@teamwedgewood.com