Help us, help Vermont Adaptive capture $50,000 in this year’s #GivingTuesday match and raise more than $200,000 during this global day of giving.
Once again, Vermont Adaptive is participating in the nationally recognized charitable giving campaign, #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. This year, Vermont Adaptive will harness the generosity from The Sills Family Foundation, The Kimpton Family Fund, and Dave and Melissa Baker, who collectively pledged a matching gift of $50,000 for #GivingTuesday2022. That means your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
Last year, YOU raised more than $200,000 during our #GivingTuesday event – and with your help we know we can raise even more this #GivingTuesday for adaptive sports programs and athletes.
Did you know that in 2023 Vermont Adaptive must raise $410,000 for their programs, scholarships and expensive equipment? If you are able, help us help Vermont Adaptive raise 50% or more of this goal by Jan. 1 by giving on #GivingTuesday2022.
Be on the lookout on social media and in their newsletters these next few weeks to hear from their/our community and how each person defines Vermont Adaptive.
Want to join in the fun? Send them a video of “What is Vermont Adaptive to you?” to Kim atpr@vermontadaptive.org.
The Red Bench Speaker Series presents, The First Disabled Descent of Denali – Breaking Barriers with Vasu Sojitra on Thursday, November 17th at 7pm via Zoom.
Vasu Sojitra is breaking barriers as an adaptive athlete as well as an advocate for racial justice and inclusion. Sojitra is climbing and skiing the highest peaks on one leg. He climbed the Grand Teton, and in 2021, he and fellow adaptive skier Pete McAfee did the first disabled descent of Denali, the highest peak in North America. The excursion was featured in the latest Warren Miller ski film. Sojitra is also the first adaptive athlete for The North Face and is a co-founder of Inclusive Outdoors Project. Vasu began backcountry skiing as a student at the University of Vermont, where he graduated in 2013. His first pursuits as an adaptive athlete in Vermont were the subject of a 2014 film, Out On A Limb.
Vasu Sojitra will discuss his Denali descent and his other adaptive skiing accomplishments as well as his ongoing work to make the outdoors more inclusive for marginalized people. We will also see excerpts from recent films featuring Sojitra.
This Red Bench discussion will be moderated by David Goodman, author of Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast and host of The Vermont Conversation, on WDEV and VTDigger. David profiled Vasu in the New York Times earlier this year.
RSVP here to receive a ZOOM invite. Virtual doors to the Museum open and the discussion begins at 7:00 PM. The event is complimentary, but a $10 donation from each guest is encouraged, greatly appreciated, and helps us keep this series going. You can also purchase a 2022/23 Red Bench Series Season Pass here.
Today we revisit the Vermont 50 race held on September 26, 2010.
We miss you all and are thinking about you.
Vermont 50 proudly supports Vermont Adaptive. In our 28 years, we have raised over 2 million dollars to help support this organization.
There are two options to help support Vermont Adaptive during this COVID-19 pandemic
Option 1: We are asking people to raise (or donate) $500 before December 31, 2020 using the link I will provide to you and you will receive:
● one free race entry for the 2021 race ● lunch for 4 at our post race BBQ ● one commemorative t-shirt-made specifically for our fundraisers
Remember this fundraising option will close on December 31, 2020. For more info contact Race Director, Mike
Option two: commit to raise a minimum $500 before September 7 at noon ET, you can avoid our race open registration rush on May 25th and will be entered into the race by the Race Director. Your $500 must be received by Sept. 7 or you will not be able to race with us on the last Sunday of September.
You must contact the Race Director, Mike before May 25 at 7 p.m. if you’d like to choose this option.
Saturday Race Bib and Bike Plaque Pickup September 28, 2019
Bibs and Bike Plaques Pickup Noon-8 p.m. BIG TENT 450 Ski Tow Road, Brownsville VT 05037-Ascutney Mountain. Pick up your runner bibs or bike plaques (and meal ticket wristband for mtn bikers) and chipped timing belt for relay teams. Participants must each pick up their own bib or plaque. Photo ID is required to pick up bibs and plaques. No transferring bib/plaques No bib /plaque pickup on Sunday-Race Day
Commemorative Race T-shirt Pickup Noon-8 p.m. Pick up your race participant t-shirt.(included in your registration fee.)
Car Parking Permit Noon-8 p.m.. Register your vehicle so your CREW will be allowed at the three crew access aid station. No permit, no entrance to aid station parking lot. You will be given directions to the aid stations where your crew can park.
Drop off your drop bags Noon-8 p.m. Visit the Drop Bag table to get your drop bag measured and weight. They will be delivered to the aid station you list on the outside of the bag with your name and bib number.
Information Table Noon-8 p.m. Visit the Information table to have any questions answered.
Other Things Happening on Saturday at our race.
Vendor Fair Noon-6 p.m.
Ice cream Noon- 5p.m.
Adaptive Bike Race (details below)
Kids FREE Fun Races (details below)
Face painting Noon-3 p.m.
Kids Treasure Hunt 4:30 p.m. bring buckets or bags for you treasures
Merchandise Table Noon-6 p.m. Purchase VT50 official merchandise or pick up online purchases.
Off-Road Adaptive Bike Demo/Race 12:30 p.m. An adaptive bike race on the hill. Come check out these athletes.
Children’s FREE Fun Races on Saturday Check in Noon- 1 p.m. These free fun races gives the kids a chance to feel like they’re part of the Vermont 50 and are held during registration, starting Saturday afternoon about 1 p.m. (Or you can sign uponline ahead of time and just drop off your Waiver sheet and pick up your bib(s). Online registration is open until midnight Sept. 20.
FREE Fun Bike Ride 2:00 p.m. Bike check-in Noon-1:00 p.m. in the BIG TENT. Bike Ride starts at 2 p.m. approx. 1 mile Bike Ride approx. 2 mile Bike Ride* Helmets are required for ALL Bike Rides Bike rides are limited to 25 riders for each ride, first come, first serve. *2 mile bike ride is for children who are able to bike independently. The course will be a loop at the start/finish of the VT50 race
FREE Fun Run 3:30 p.m. Kids Run check-in Noon-1:00 p.m. in the BIG TENT Run races start at 3:30 p.m. approx. 1/2 mile Run approx. 1 mile Run approx. 5 Km (3 mile) Run* *3 mile trail run is for children who are able to run independently. The course will be a loop at the start/finish of the VT50 race
Saturday Pre-Race Dinner 5-8:00 p.m. (not included in registration fee)
Hosted by Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney ResortLocation: Mountain View Ballroom, Windham Building, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort Price: $16.95 adults, $10.95 children A portable cash bar will be set up in the ballroom serving beer, wine and soda. Tickets available at the meal at the ballroom. Once purchased, each guest will receive their ticket which will be collected at the door when they arrive at the dinner.
Help us, help Vermont Adaptive capture $50,000 in this year’s #GivingTuesday match and raise more than $200,000 during this global day of giving.
