Hello friends and family!
Finishing the VT 100 is a challenge that I have long dreamed of and that I look forward to meeting this summer. In fact, I was prepared to run last year's VT 100 until it was sadly canceled with four days to go, as historic flooding washed out parts of the race course and tapped out medical personnel. So it can be said that I have spent 18 months training for this event, with weekly long runs of 18+ miles most of the year and innumerable shorter runs, cross-country skiing and ski touring workouts, and strength and conditioning. However, there are people out there for whom just getting out to walk can be a challenge. People who need a little extra assistance to participate in activities that bring health, fun and passion to their lives.
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. As you may know, I met my wife Laura while we volunteered for Vermont Adaptive as ski instructors. Other Programs include snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing 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.