Hello, friends and family!
I am raising funds to support an amazing organization, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport, and have signed up to run the Vermont 100 trail race to support the fundraising drive this July. (https://vermont100.com/) The race takes place just 30 minutes south of Woodstock, VT, which, as many of you know, is where my sister Lauren, her husband Blaise, and her two children, Gardner and Emmie, recently moved.
In May of 2022, Gardner was diagnosed with autism. He is thriving and has taken to life in Vermont like a champ. We hope that through programs like Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, and the opportunities they provide, he and others like him will build confidence and independence by participating in year-round adaptive sports programs and activities. The most amazing thing is that this organization operates right in their backyard!
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. 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. Vermont Adaptive offers financial support for anyone who needs it to participate.
Please consider donating what you can to help me reach my goal and help Vermont Adaptive meet their goal too!
Thank you!
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.