Hello friends and family!

I'm so honored to have joined Team 2 Empower again this year to raise money for Vermont Adaptive. My husband Steve and I will be running Vermont 100 (yes, the full 100 miles) side-by-side this July. The Vermont 100 is where I first fell in love with ultra running. I've volunteered, crewed, paced, worked the finish line, been the volunteer coordinator, and run the 100k. Now it's time to dance the big dance! Competing in events like this takes many hours of training, and I like for all that time to have a deeper purpose than just running. That's why I'm running to support Vermont Adaptive and the incredible work they do. 

 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.

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is celebrating its 33nd 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.

• Giving Tuesday Match donated $635.00 December 5, 2023
• anonymous donated $165.00 February 24, 2024 ... "I wanted to help you hit your goal."
• Steve donated $150.00 November 28, 2023
• Sam & Leslye donated $120.00 November 28, 2023 ... "So awesome that you and Steve are doing this together 🙂"
• Karin George donated $120.00 November 27, 2023 ... "Best wishes and happy to support this great cause!"
• Hannah B donated $50.00 December 21, 2023 ... "Have a good a hallucination. "
• Dave Loiko donated $50.00 November 28, 2023 ... "Good luck, Krissy!"
• Val Loiko donated $35.00 November 28, 2023 ... "Kristin, you've got this👍"
• Team Vimmy donated $35.00 November 28, 2023 ... "We love you!! "
• Molly Fraher donated $35.00 November 28, 2023
• Valenti Family donated $25.00 November 27, 2023 ... "Go Kristin!"
• Carolyn donated $25.00 November 27, 2023 ... "💕 "
• Karla donated $25.00 November 27, 2023 ... "Go Kristen"
• El Diablo donated $15.00 December 28, 2023 ... "Buena suerte! "
• Taylor Surrette donated $15.00 November 27, 2023