Dear  Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports supporter,

On July 18/19, 2015, I will be embracing one more challenge.  What is life without the force of challenges? I’ll take part in the 27th Vermont 100 Endurance Race  

http://vermont100endurancerun.blogspot.com 

This time, I’m not only challenge myself in body, mind, heart and spirit. I also, with your support, intend to give the individuals with disabilities the opportunity to empower themselves.  www.vermontadaptive.org/aboutus.php

Vermont Adaptive Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ta9YnKU-Sk0

The Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports program was founded by the same woman who started  the Vermont 100 Endurance Race. Laura Farrel had the the vision that sports and recreation provides a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in all individuals. 

I will continue to give many thanks for your support. In doing so, you also help me to achieve a large accomplishment in my life. Without your help, I wouldn’t be able to make it.

A donation to the VT 100 is tax deductible so I also remind you to consult with your tax advisor for deduction information.

You will be on my thoughts as I embark upon my journey on July 18/19, 2015.

Fondly,

Lucimar Araujo

MORE INFO:
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing recreational and competitive sports opportunities to people with disabilities. We believe 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 volunteers instructing and helping, 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 more than 20 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. Without our participants, volunteers and sponsors, Vermont Adaptive would not be able to provide access to: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, hand cycling, tandem biking, horse back riding, rock climbing, hiking, camping and other adventure weekends to their participants!

For more information about Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports: www.vermontadaptive.org.

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is in it's 27th year and was started by the same woman who founded Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. The VT 100 is put on every year by a committee of 10 dedicated volunteers who work year round, 200 volunteers who come out for race weekend, over 30 private land owners and many donors of funds, products or services. Every penny raised by the VT 100 goes to the continuation and improvement of the 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 14000 - 15000 feet. Participants have 30 hours to complete the race and many strive to finish in under 24 hours. In 2008 we added a 100 K course that uses almost all of the same trial, 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 an ultra race 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.

• illya donated $300.00 February 4, 2015 ... "GO LUCIMAR!!!"
• Sarah, Julian & Daniel (and Kika) donated $250.00 July 15, 2015
• Cv donated $250.00 January 29, 2015
• Jeff & Kayleigh donated $200.00 January 16, 2015 ... "Good luck Lucimar!!"
• Nancy donated $200.00 January 15, 2015 ... "Go Lucimar!"
• Allegra donated $200.00 January 14, 2015 ... "Go get it!"
• Maria Fisher donated $200.00 January 14, 2015 ... "You go Lucimar! Bill and I are so proud of you! Maria"
• Badger donated $100.00 July 29, 2015 ... "Go Lucimar "
• H.L. Sasso donated $100.00 July 10, 2015 ... "Go Lucimar! Am so proud of you Lady!"
• Jim McGuire donated $100.00 June 9, 2015 ... "Good luck, Lucimar! You'll do great!"
• Julie Chan donated $100.00 January 22, 2015 ... "Good Luck on your race"
• Matt H donated $100.00 January 12, 2015 ... "Have a great run!"
• VM donated $50.00 July 17, 2015
• Richie Innamorato donated $50.00 July 16, 2015 ... "Best of luck for a great cause."
• Dana donated $50.00 July 11, 2015 ... "Buena suerte! Let us know how the VT 100 goes."
• Rosskamms donated $50.00 July 8, 2015 ... "Congrats Lucimar! "
• Joann donated $50.00 June 25, 2015
• Yvonne Robinson-Viaer donated $50.00 June 13, 2015 ... "God's Speed!"
• Eliot donated $50.00 May 22, 2015 ... "Go get it!"
• Daniel & Shira donated $50.00 April 24, 2015 ... "What a great cause and a huge challenge. We wish you the best of luck!"
• paulsdavis donated $50.00 April 17, 2015 ... "What you are doing for VASS is wonderful!"
• Bob Falk donated $25.00 April 17, 2015 ... "Good luck. Keep trucking even when it hurts."
• Otto donated $25.00 March 6, 2015 ... "Good luck at Vermont 100! "
• Charlie donated $25.00 February 3, 2015 ... "Good luck in the race"
• Sandra Ferrrari donated $25.00 January 17, 2015
• "Mama" Mason donated $20.00 July 15, 2015
• sky donated $20.00 June 6, 2015 ... "Good luck! "
• Thunder donated $20.00 April 17, 2015 ... "Good luck "
• Grant donated $10.00 July 16, 2015 ... "On, On! And have fun."
• anonymous donated $10.00 June 9, 2015 ... "CPC Volunteer Department is proud and impressed of your goal! "