Hi, friends! Hi, family! 

I'm going to keep it short and sweet. I'm crazy and so are my SIX03 friends. Because we're all heading back to Vermont to compete in the VT100 on July 15. Yes, this is the 100 mile endurance race. Yes, 100 miles of running. Yes, all at once. Yes, I know you don't even like driving that far. And YES, above all, this is for a great cause - VT Adaptive Ski & Sports.

All proceeds benefit this nonprofit to help disabled people get outside to enjoy sports and recreational programs as well as wellness and environmental retreats. So, if you can help me and my SIX03 team raise some more funds for this effort, we'd be more than grateful.

SIX03 has been the top fundraising team the past 2 years in a row, and we need your help to keep up the awesome work for a 3rd year. Our goal is to raise as much as we can and to drive as much awareness as possible to this ultimate cause.

If you can donate to the cause, terrific. If you can't, no biggie. I love you all! 

Yours always,  

Alex 

MORE INFO:
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that empowers people of all disabilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional/behavioral disabilities.    The organization believes sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual.

With nearly 400 active volunteer instructors, plus generous partners and sponsors, and an amazing base of clients and friends, Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports has been at the forefront of sports and recreation for those with disabilities in New England for nearly 30 years. Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities.

The VT 100 is one of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports biggest fund raisers every year. For more information about Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports: www.vermontadaptive.org.

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is in its 29th year and was started by the same woman, Laura Farrell, who founded Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. The VT 100 is put on every year by a committee of 15 dedicated volunteers who work year round, 250 volunteers who come out for race weekend, more than 30 private land owners and many donors of funds, products or services. Monies raised from the event support the year-round programs offered by Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.

The course is a "shamrock" loop, consisting of 70% dirt or jeep roads with the rest on woods trails with just a couple miles of pavement. The course both climbs and descends 17,000 feet. Participants have 30 hours to complete the race and many strive to finish in less than 24 hours. In 2008 we added a 100 K course that uses almost all of the same trail, just cutting out the first of the shamrocks leaves.

All 100 Mile participants must have completed a 50 mile race in 12 hours or less to qualify and everyone is required to volunteer for 8 hours at a running event or trail work to enter.

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is the largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont offering the most diverse program opportunities and unique, specialized equipment. Vermont Adaptive promotes independence and furthers equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational opportunities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports; kayaking, canoeing, sailing, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, tennis, horseback riding, wellness and environmental programming and more. We serve clients of all abilities with physical, cognitive and emotional/behavioral disabilities from all over the world in three locations in Vermont during the winter – Killington Resort and Pico Mountain in Killington; Sugarbush Resort in Warren; and Bolton Valley in Bolton. Summer programs are provided state-wide.

With nearly 400 active volunteers, plus generous partners and sponsors, and an amazing base of clients and friends, Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports has been at the forefront of sports and recreation for those with disabilities in New England.

Mission 
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities.

Our Vision
We believe sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual. To that end, we extend an enormous thanks to our affiliates, sponsors and partners who believe in our mission and vision, and who afford us the opportunity to bring sports and recreation to our clients' lives.

• Sally Gallagher donated $250.00 to SIX03 Endurance February 2, 2017 ... "Go SIX03 Endurance!"
• Wendy Wentworth Coolidge donated $150.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 5, 2017 ... "Always challenging yourself~best of luck Roxanne!"
• Wendy Wentworth Coolidge donated $150.00 February 2, 2017 ... "Best of Luck Alex!"
• The Chamberlin Family donated $120.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 5, 2017 ... "You go girl! You are such an inspiration! So excited for you!"
• Roxanne donated $120.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 1, 2017 ... "Good luck to all of you! So proud of all of you badasses! "
• Fishstick donated $120.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 30, 2017 ... "You're all rockstars in my book. Look forward to seeing everyone out there. "
• Team Boutin donated $120.00 to SIX03 Endurance February 2, 2017 ... "Adventure awaits! "
• Ryan donated $101.42 to SIX03 Endurance January 30, 2017
• Sue & Denny Hooper donated $100.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 30, 2017 ... "SIX03 Endurance, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport - a super team helping a super organization. Now, git 'er dun!!"
• Sharon Fredette donated $100.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 20, 2017 ... "for both metric or imperial distances! enjoy the ride friends!"
• Kristen Roe donated $75.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 13, 2017 ... "Way to go team SIX03! Let's ROCK the VT 100!!"
• Jon Niehof donated $75.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 10, 2017
• Liz donated $75.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 8, 2017
• Jenn Lentz donated $60.30 to SIX03 Endurance June 26, 2017 ... "Have a great adventure! Thank you for enabling folks to participate in the adaptive prog."
• Sherry Browne donated $50.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 13, 2017 ... "Go team 603!"
• Gabriel Flanders donated $50.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 13, 2017
• Mark Villinski donated $50.00 to SIX03 Endurance February 2, 2017 ... "Go Speedy Sheedy!"
• Jeff donated $50.00 to SIX03 Endurance February 2, 2017 ... ""It's like a long 10k", good luck SIX03! :) "
• John D Brady donated $37.06 to SIX03 Endurance January 30, 2017 ... "GO SIXO3!"
• Carrie K. donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 14, 2017 ... "Good Luck, SIX03!!! You are all amazing & this is such a great cause! "
• Caroline Doenmez donated $35.00 July 10, 2017 ... "Wish I could give more- go Shaffer, go! You're awesome!"
• Lori Emery donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance July 5, 2017 ... "Your my Rock Star! Crush this race!"
• Amanda donated $35.00 June 30, 2017 ... "Hope you crush it and most importantly, have fun!!"
• Sharon Knorr donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 30, 2017 ... "Miles of smiles, one mile at a time! "
• Brian Seaman donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 30, 2017
• Richard Driscoll donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 13, 2017
• Zach Dineen donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 1, 2017
• Poppa Straub donated $35.00 to SIX03 Endurance February 2, 2017 ... "May the Six03 spirit shine brightly!"
• Gary S Mccallister donated $25.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 30, 2017 ... "from 603 in Sub tropics - Get it!"
• margit colburn donated $25.00 to SIX03 Endurance June 27, 2017 ... "Run like the wind SIX03!!"
• Karen Gillespie donated $25.00 June 7, 2017 ... "Cheers to another GREAT 100, Alex! "
• Andrew crews donated $21.13 to SIX03 Endurance February 1, 2017
• Elan donated $20.00 July 10, 2017 ... "Great cause and fantastic guy! Good luck Shaffer!!!"
• Meredith Breiland donated $10.00 to SIX03 Endurance February 1, 2017 ... "Run Far, Run Smart!"