Hello friends and family!

I know what it is like to be injured and not know whether or not I will ever be able to ski or experience the outdoors in the same way again.  I participated in an adaptive ski program in Colorado the winter after I was injured.  It gave me the confidence to get back out there and do what I love to do.  Today, I am a professional ski patroller in Vermont.  I don't think I'd be in this positiion if it weren't for my experience with the adaptive ski program.  For these reasons I have decided that this year I'd run the VT 100 to help support a similiar program, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.  My hope is that with our contributions others can experience the same success that I did.

Competing in the VT 100 is a challenge that I look forward to meeting this summer. While I have spent hours, days, months and even years training for this event, it is something that I have been passionate about. There are people out there for whom just getting out to walk can be a challenge.  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.

Please consider donating to help me reach my goal and help Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. 

Thank you.

-Greg

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 nearly 30 years. Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. The organization promotes 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 in its 28th year and 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 15 dedicated volunteers who work year round, 250 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 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 14,000 – 15,000 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.

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

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is the largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont offering the most diverse program opportunities and unique, specialized equipment. Vermont Adaptive promotes independence and furthers equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational opportunities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports; kayaking, canoeing, sailing, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, tennis, horseback riding, wellness and environmental programming and more. We serve 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 in Bolton. Summer programs are provided state-wide.

With nearly 400 active volunteers, 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.

Mission 
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.

Our Vision
We believe sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual. To that end, we extend an enormous thanks to our affiliates, sponsors and partners who believe in our mission and vision, and who afford us the opportunity to bring sports and recreation to our clients' lives.

• anonymous donated $500.00 January 20, 2016 ... "Go team Greg! "
• Bob, Pat & Morgan donated $250.00 March 16, 2016 ... "Always so proud of you!"
• Greg Cartier donated $120.00 July 16, 2016 ... "Greg, you're the best!"
• Kathy & Frank donated $120.00 May 28, 2016 ... "Great cause Greg!"
• Jim & Sue Sweeney and family donated $120.00 May 17, 2016 ... "Go Greg!!!"
• Christina & Tommy donated $120.00 March 29, 2016 ... "Congrats on all you've accomplished and good luck in VT! "
• Catina Grass donated $120.00 January 25, 2016 ... "Good luck Greg! "
• Tim and Linda McMahon donated $120.00 January 19, 2016
• Sam donated $120.00 January 18, 2016 ... "Vamos!"
• Phillip, Annie and Parker Stutts donated $120.00 January 18, 2016 ... "So proud of you! "
• The Hawreluks donated $120.00 January 17, 2016
• Adam Pickett donated $100.00 June 17, 2016 ... "Best of luck!"
• Cathy & Tom donated $65.00 July 11, 2016 ... "Greg, "Climb to Glory!" we're very proud of you! Cathy & Tom"
• MK, Ryan, Finn & Dutch donated $65.00 March 15, 2016 ... "Go, Uncle Greg, Go!!!!"
• Tony & Michelle donated $65.00 January 17, 2016 ... "Go Greg Go!"
• Deb Staniscia donated $50.00 May 27, 2016 ... "This is awesome! :)"
• Joe and Katie Woytowicz donated $50.00 January 20, 2016
• Amber & Lasca Hoey donated $50.00 January 20, 2016
• Mark and Nancy donated $50.00 January 18, 2016 ... "Sending you a donation to honor George and Jan's birthdays this month. Best of luck!"
• K. Mardeuse donated $35.00 May 27, 2016 ... "Good Luck! "
• Amanda Goddu Tetreault donated $35.00 May 24, 2016 ... "Good Luck Greg!"
• Katelyn Ciancarelli donated $35.00 January 18, 2016 ... "Sounds awesome!! Good luck! "
• The Costa Family donated $35.00 January 17, 2016
• The Sweeney Girls donated $20.00 January 18, 2016 ... "This is an awesome cause, Greg! Way to go! "
• The Guenettes donated $10.00 January 18, 2016 ... "Good luck Greg!"
• Greg Cartier donated $10.00 January 17, 2016 ... "PRO PATRIA"
• Peter Zelken donated $10.00 January 17, 2016