Hello friends and family!
As some of you may know, I'll be taking part in the Vermont 100 Endurance Race this July. The idea of doing this event was planted at the finish line of my first 100 miler last fall, and I'm extremely excited to get home to New England to see friends and family and participate in one of the oldest 100 mile races in the United States. It's difficult to put into words the sense of freedom and adventure (along with the various levels of discomfort) that comes from doing a race like this, and I'm truly thankful to have the opportunity and the physical ability to do so.
The organizers of the Vermont 100 have a strong commitment to using their event as a means to promote volunteerism and giving. Participants are asked to volunteer time in their local trail and running communities, and the race has a 30 year history of fundraising for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. Vermont Adaptive's programs are offered to people of all ages, with a variety of disabilities. Programs include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and Nordic in the winter; and sailing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more in the warmer months.
Please consider donating what you can to help me reach my goal and help Vermont Adaptive meet their goal too!
Thank you!
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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 over 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.