Hello friends and family,
As many of you know, running has been a cornerstone of my life for years. I’ve spent countless hours on the trails around Holden and training through every New England season to prepare for a moment like this. This summer, I am taking on my biggest challenge yet: the Vermont 100.
While this race represents years of personal discipline and passion, this year it means something more. I am proud to be competing as a member of the Run 2 Empower fundraising team.
I run because I can, but for many, the simple act of getting outside to hike, cycle, or ski requires a level of support that isn't always accessible. That is where Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports comes in. They are a nationally recognized non-profit that ensures people of all ages and all disabilities have access to the sports and recreational activities that provide us all with self-confidence and independence.
Whether it’s skiing at Wachusett or hiking in the Whites, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the outdoors can be. By supporting my 100-mile journey, you are directly funding the equipment, instructors, and programs that make these experiences possible for everyone, regardless of their physical or financial situation.
Please consider donating to help me reach my fundraising goal. Every mile I run is fueled by your generosity and the mission of Vermont Adaptive.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me!
Vermont 100 Endurance Race - Vermont Adaptive Fundraising
The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is celebrating its 35th edition! 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 a qualifying race 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 people of all abilities 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 disabilities.
Vermont Adaptive serves 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 Ski Area in Bolton. Summer programs are provided state-wide. Many of their programs include environmental education, wellness, and special programs designed specifically for veterans.