Hello friends and family!
Running the VT 100 is a challenge that I look forward to meeting this summer. This will be the 4th year I'm doing it so, suffice it so say, it's something that I have been passionate about - but the connection to this event comes not just from doing the distance, but also that VT 100 fundraises for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, a nonprofit that provides inclusive sports and recreational opportunites to those with disabilites. For the past two years, I've been fortunate enough to be asked to join team Run 2 Empower, a  group that has a specific fundraising goal. 

For some, pursuing recreational activities can be a challenge independently, an barrier to the 'therapy' of being outside and active.  Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports provides sports and recreational programs as well as wellness and environmental retreats to people with disabilities. Their programs are offered to people of all ages, with a variety of disabilities. 

Please consider donating what you can to help me reach my goal and help Vermont Adaptive meet their goal, and continue their amazing mission, too!

 
Thank you!

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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 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.

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is celebrating its 31st year!  While the Vermont 100 Endurance Ride is much older, the run portion 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 30 dedicated volunteers who work year round, 500+ 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 100 mile 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.  The ride event offers a 100 mile course concurrent with the 100 mile run, as well as a 50 mile and 75 mile event that uses much of the same course.

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

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is a nationally recognized organization that empowers of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. 

Thank you for being apart of this awesome fundraiser!

• Ember Wood Fired Grill donated $500.00 to Six03 Endurance May 10, 2019 ... "Kentucky Derby Fundraiser at Ember"
• Sally Gallagher donated $320.46 to Six03 Endurance April 20, 2019
• May Matching Donation donated $307.50 to Six03 Endurance May 27, 2019
• Nomad running tours donated $155.00 to Six03 Endurance April 24, 2019 ... "Together we all can enjoy nature’s wonder. "
• Beef donated $120.00 July 16, 2019 ... "Get it dude!"
• May Matching Donation donated $117.50 May 27, 2019
• $112.12 in team donations from Six03 Endurance
• Kevin & Sara Sheedy donated $100.00 June 12, 2019 ... "Loving corn hole!"
• Lexe, Zack, and Sarah donated $100.00 to Six03 Endurance May 21, 2019
• Poppa Straub donated $100.00 April 25, 2019
• Fred and Carol Caesar donated $100.00 March 23, 2019 ... "Good Luck Chris!"
• Jen Caesar donated $100.00 March 22, 2019 ... "You’ve got this! xx"
• Chris Straub donated $100.00 February 9, 2019
• Jill Federico donated $75.00 May 1, 2019 ... "Get it Chris!"
• Emma donated $70.00 May 3, 2019
• Colleen & Niels donated $65.00 July 17, 2019 ... "You've got this! Whatever you do, take care of your shoes. ;-)"
• Matching Donation donated $65.00 July 14, 2019
• Sam Timberg donated $65.00 July 13, 2019 ... "You’re crazy! Good luck and great work!"
• Michelle Moreau donated $65.00 May 13, 2019
• Penny lane donated $50.00 July 1, 2019 ... "Have fun"
• Eric Arsenault donated $50.00 to Six03 Endurance May 29, 2019
• Aunt Susan donated $35.00 June 22, 2019 ... "Good luck and best wishes, Chris, to you and SIX03!"
• anonymous donated $35.00 March 30, 2019
• Courtney Murphy donated $35.00 March 23, 2019
• anonymous donated $25.00 May 10, 2019
• Stacey donated $20.00 to Six03 Endurance April 23, 2019
• Gordon O'Steen donated $15.00 to Six03 Endurance May 4, 2019