Kevin Pearce

ESPN.com

Posted on 06.15.10

http://espn.go.com/action/snowboarding/news/story?page=kevin-pearce-home-in-vermont

The Huffington Post

Posted on 06.14.10

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20100605/sbd-injured-snowboarder/ The feature, entitled “Snowboarder Kevin Pearce Welcomed Home in Vermont”, discusses the warm welcoming Kevin received upon his arrival to his hometown in Vermont on June 5, 2010. The article talks about the long and emotional road Kevin is on to a full recovery. Kevin, who is staying positive throughout the long process, says he is in no rush and simply stated, “I’m going to snowboard again.” The Huffington Post picked up the feature from the Associated Press article that ran on June 5, 2010. The Huffington Post is a popular national site that combines breaking news and blogging, packaged with media commentary and fresh takes from some of the most original thinkers in politics, Hollywood, corporate America and the media.

Kevin Pearce's Return Home

Posted on 06.07.10

NORWICH, VT (June 7, 2010) - The town of Norwich, Vermont, and the greater Upper Valley Community of New Hampshire officially welcomed snowboarder Kevin Pearce home with a public celebration on the Norwich village green on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Over 250 people attended the homecoming event, in which Kevin Pearce and his family expressed their gratitude and appreciation to neighbors, friends and fans who supported Kevin while he received medical care and underwent physical rehabilitation programs in Salt Lake City and Englewood, Colo., for an injury sustained on December 31, 2009. During the day on Saturday, Kevin Pearce autographed pictures and memorabilia for fans who were delighted to see Kevin back on his feet, smiling, and in his hometown. Sponsors including AMP Energy Drink, Burton, Frends, Nike 6.0, Nixon, Oakley and Volcom gave away complimentary posters, memorabilia and merchandise to everyone in attendance. “I am stoked to be back home. The day was amazing; I am grateful to be here and I feel very fortunate to have such an amazing family, friends and community. There is nothing like sleeping in your own bed and being with friends and family,” Kevin Pearce stated. Kevin’s parents, Simon and Pia Pearce, are grateful their son has been able to return home. "We are incredibly proud of Kevin and are absolutely overjoyed at the support our town, family, friends, and Kevin’s sponsors have shown us. This has been another triumphant moment in what has been a challenging yet remarkable journey in Kevin’s recovery,” Pia Pearce stated. For media inquiries please contact Danielle Burch, SHP, 212.529.1598 and/or Danielle@shpny.com