Her family has arranged for an informal celebration of Ma, Memaw, Alice Anderson this Friday 1:00 p.m. at Sheddsville Cemetery in West Windsor VT followed by an open house- reception “Memaw’s Party” starting at 2:00p.m. at Alice’s House on John Myers Road. All are invited to both.
Please spread the word. And feel free to visit Alice’s Facebook page to leave a message.
We will all miss her terribly. Our races won’t be the same without her.
It’s easy, Set Up an Account with CrowdRise. com Tell Your Friends, Family, Co-workers, Company HR Dept. Challenge each other to raise the most money! For more info please visit our Team of 30 Page.
If you don’t want to fund raise, please consider supporting one of our TEAM of 30
Donate Now to: Erik R Erik’s Story Erik R is riding in the VT 50 to help raise $ for VT Adaptive Ski and Sport (VASS) See their website here: https://www.vermontadaptive.org They do great things! If you have questions contact me. Thanks! Erik R Click Here to Donate to Erik
Nute’s Group Nancy’s Story I’ve been volunteering with Vermont Adaptive since its first year at Ascutney Mountain with Laura Farrell. I think I’ve only missed one Vermont 100 race and none of the Vermont 50 races. I’m the merch lady you see at both of these races! I don’t ski any more but work at their special event races. Please donate and help me reach my $1000 goal. Your donation could fund the following:
$10.00 – Visability Vest Visibility vest for blind athlete or guide
$35.00 – Kayaking Half day of adaptive kayaking on Lake Champlain
$65.00 – Binding Adapter Safety adapter for sit ski binding
$120.00 – Alpine Skiing One full day of alpine skiing, lift ticket, instruction, and adaptive equipment
$250.00 – CORE Scholarship CORE Connection Retreat Scholarship (1 person for 5-day wellness group)
$500.00 – Veteran Skiing One week of skiing for a disabled veteran
The Vermont 50 offers 40 on site bare-spot tent sites. They are first come first serve and are SOLD OUT for 2014. For 2015 you can email Race Director Mike Silverman to reserve your spot. Running Bear Camping Area If you still haven’t figured where to stay, another option is this place. They’re about 8 minutes from the race start, close to the highway (close enough that you can hear it!) and are run by very nice folks. Some racers are already staying there. They offer RV hookups as well as tenting. Please mention you’re with the race and that you saw their listing here. Phone: 802-674-6417 Website:https://www.runningbearvermont.com/
Mt. Ascutney State Park Ascutney State Park, 1826 Back Mountain Road, Windsor, Vermont 05089. 5 miles from race start. Reservations & Fees In-season information: 802-674-2060 General Information: 800-VERMONT800-VERMONT Season: Mid-May to October 15 Directions: From I-91 (Exit 8): Go .2 mi E on Rt 131 to stop light, turn left on Rt 5 for 1.2 mi, then bear left on Rt 44A for 2 miles. Entrance is on left.
Just a few miles from the race start/finish. Call today for your reservations !
Resorts Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Ascutney Mountain Resort-Our Race Hosts You can’t get any closer than Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Ascutney Resort to the Start/Finish Line. Holiday Inn Club Vacations,
Reservations number is866-591-0448 toll free or 407-395-0448 you must call this number to reserve your room.
Book your rooms early; rooms are scarce during foliage time. Certain restrictions apply: Minimum 2 night stay. Rates may change and room types are based on availability.
Woodstock Inn 888-338-2745 Woodstock Inn Resort in Woodstock, VT About 30 minutes from the start, but offers resort-style amenities.
Bed & Breakfasts Snapdragon Inn 802-227-0008 Mention Vermont 50 and get 25% off. Located in historic downtown Windsor. Approximately 15 minutes from the race start.
Bailey’s Mills Bed and Breakfast 800-639-3437 Escape to our historic country home in a quiet peaceful setting, now a ‘Green Hotel in the Green Mountain State’ The Pond House 802-484-0011 A Vermont Country Inn located at 325 Shattuck Hill Road.
Golden Stage Inn 802-226-7744 Built as a stagecoach stop in 1788, this historic inn offers modern amenities and exceptional hospitality to today’s traveler. Located near Ludlow VT
Go to CrowdRise here: www.CrowdRise.com/24thAnnualVermont50 and follow the on-screen instructions to start a fundraiser or use an existing fundraiser, and raise at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) to your individual fundraising page online and you’ll be entered into the drawing for a chance to win the FREE Race ENTRY.
Only funds raised after May 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. ET will count toward your $1000.
The TOP Thirty (30) fundraisers (raising at least $1000) will each receive one (1) entry into either the 2016 or 2017 Vermont 50 race.
Winners must pick which race 2016 or 2017 before September 2, 2016 at midnight or your prize will be void. The top thirty (30) fundraisers of $1000 or more on August 26, 2016, will be contacted by the email used when creating your Crowdrise Account.
This Race Entry IS transferable, but may not be sold.
To enter the race, one must be at least twelve years old. If race entrant is a minor, entrant must have the permission of parent or guardian, and the parent or guardian may be required to attend the race and take responsibility for minor at all times.
Taxes and fees and any other costs related to the prize, if any, are the sole responsibility of winner.
