Hi family and friends!
I’m not so comfortable asking for support, but here goes it. I’ve signed up for the Vermont 100 again.
Lucky for me, this year I applied to be part of TEAM RUN 2 EMPOWER and got accepted!
Each member of this team is committed to a specific goal to fundraise $2,000 (or more) for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports.
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports makes outdoor recreation accessible and inclusive to all people with disabilities, regardless of anyone's ability to pay for participation. This includes acces to adaptive skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, sailing, tennis, hiking, paddle sports, and rock climbing among other activities.
In 2025 alone, Vermont Adpative provided 5,761 OUTINGS for 1,235 PARTICIPANTS, largely in thanks to the nearly one million dollars in lifetime fundraising from the VT100 and its Team Run 2 Empower!! Your donations today will continue to provide the resources Vermont Adaptive needs for volunteer training, equipment, and participant scholarships. Even $5, $10, or $20 can make an important difference in someone else's life!
I’m sure we can all agree, getting to enjoy the outdoors in whatever way brings us excitement, confidence, peace, and connection with others is one of the happiest and healthiest highlights of life. I know it is for me, and that is what drew me to Team Run 2 Empower, to help give this same gift to others who may need a little more help to enjoy things we all love to do.
I debated returning to race the Vermont 100 this year after dropping out at mile 76 last year, but ultimately recognized I am as drawn to the challenge as I am to the cause. I really love this specific 100-miler because of its people and purpose. I'm fortunate to be able to try this again, to be a part of Team Run 2 Empower, and to have Alex by my side again, too.
I sincerely appreciate any support you can provide, and I'm still so grateful to everyone who generously supported me last year as well. THANK YOU! Your donations, thoughts, cheers, and well wishes all make this adventure richer and more meaningful. I'm excited to keep shuffling through training and (hopefully!) to the finish line on July 18th.
Keep moving and keep smiling : )
Erin
For more information about Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports: www.vermontadaptive.org.