August 27 – 28, 2010
Timberline Lodge to Seaside, OR

www.hoodtocoast.com

Help support the American Cancer Society and Team KINK. This year they will be honoring Les Sarnoff and all of the money raised by TEAM KINK and friends will benefit Melanoma research.

“I would like your tips on how other busy mothers and wives find time to train for Hood to Coast-and sleep some too? In actuality, I’m using Les as my motivation, running in memory of the guy who seemed to be able to say YES to everything. My goal-just finishing.”

Jalene Brooks
KINK Account Executive
Legs 6, 18, 30

“5 YEARS on Kink HTC Team! This year, I run in memory of Les Sarnoff and for his wife Rita. I’ve recently experienced my own personal battles with cancer, so I’m especially passionate about running this year! I look forward to reconnecting with my teammates & spending the weekend laughing hysterically, sweating, getting no sleep, being ‘one’ with the baby wipes, feeling delirious & exhausted … and asking myself … “why do I do this”???? BECAUSE I LOVE IT! And I love you Les … this one’s for you!”

Les Sarnoff moved to Portland in the early 70’s to be an actor. However, his love of music led him to become a DJ for KGON in 1974. In 1977 he moved over to KINK. Minus a couple of years in the 80’s, Les continued to work at KINK until he passed away due to cancer in 2009. To many, Les was KINK Radio, with his friendly voice being the beginning and bright point of their day. In person, Les was the same friendly person you heard on the air. Les was involved with many musical events in the community and did whatever he could to promote the musical arts.

This year’s master of ceremonies will be the ever-colorful Tony Starlight. Two of this year’s event performers were also announced: Shock, who were inducted into OMHOF in 2008, and one of this year’s inductees, Black ‘N Blue. Black ‘N Blue will re-form the classic lineup of Tommy Thayer, Jamie St. James, Pete Holmes, Patrick Young and Jeff Warner.

Tickets for the Oct. 9 ceremony at the Roseland Theater are on sale through Tickets West outlets, including Fred Meyer and Music Millennium. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. VIP tickets, which include reserved seating, after-induction party and poster, are $90 in advance.