WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER TWO MORE COMMUNITY SHOWINGS OF THIS REMARKABLE FILM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH – McMenamin’s Old St. Francis Theatre – 7pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20th – Volcanic Theatre Pub – 7:30pm

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor Ski Area are proud to present a heartfelt film about the life and vision of Mt. Bachelor’s founder, Bill Healy, in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday year. The film, which was locally produced, and directed by Martin Sundberg, includes the reflections of friends, family and community members and captures Healy’s remarkable character, pioneering vision, and enduring legacy.

Proceeds from all showing of the film will support MBSEF’s mission to inspire young athletes, foster a love of winter sports, and create opportunities for the next generation of snow sport enthusiasts. Together, we can carry forward Bill’s vision of a vibrant and thriving snow sports community.

In addition to  Mt. Bachelor, MBSEF would like to extend their thanks to Brooks Resources Corporation, Sean & Hilary O’Hollaren, Cameron Healy & Suzy Snow for their significant contribution toward the production of the film.

Sean & Hilary O’Hollaren

Cameron Healy & Suzy Snow

TOWER THEATRE EVENT SPONSORS

Charley & Lauri Miller

Brief Biography of Bill Healy

Bill Healy was born in 1924 in Portland, Oregon, and was raised with the Cascades as his playground. By the time he reached high school, Bill was a champion ski racer and jumper. After graduating from high school, Bill joined the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, an elite force of ski troops specializing in winter warfare during World War II. The life skills learned in the 10th Mountain Division by the young soldiers influenced many veterans when they returned to their mountains of home and subsequently revolutionized winter sports and outdoor life in the U.S. Bill’s professional pursuits brought him to Bend in 1950 where he ran the family-owned Bend Furniture Co. and raised a family of his own. Bill’s interests in the outdoors were also pursued, and his vision of central Oregon as a year-round recreating destination blossomed. While living in Bend, Bill befriended local members of the The Skyliners Ski Club, which was founded in 1927 and whose members initiated winter sport opportunities in the area. The Skyliners Ski Club introduced Bill to Bachelor’s terrian. With the help and support of fellow Skyliners member Gene Gillis; Regional head of Forest Service, Don Peters; and many other Bend community members, the dream of a ski resort on Mt. Bachelor became a reality in 1958. In 1980, Bill was diagnosed with Neuromuscular Disease. He remained involved with the resort as Board Chair throughout the eighties until his passing in 1993.