On October 11 my family helped me organize a hometown fundraiser in Westford, Vermont.  There was a great turnout and we estimated 80 people attended!  I gave a talk about my background in ski racing, played a little slide show and people mingled and ate some homemade pie that my mom and her friends prepared.  It was a great event and it meant so much to have the encouragement that I did.   Having support from your roots means the most!

Looking out into the audience as I spoke I realized how many great people are behind my quest to ski fast this winter.  Having so many wonderful friends and family makes me feel very fortunate, which I am.  So, first of all, thank you so much to everyone who came to hear what I had to say!

Not many people know this, but the event raised $7,035 dollars!  That is just from those who attended that afternoon.  There have been many other donations from those who could not make the event.  As I sat and added all of the contributions the next day I was blown away by everyone’s generosity.  I had no expectations for the gathering.  I just thought it would be cool to explain what I do to everybody back home.  A lot of folks hear that I still ski race, but don’t really know what it is all about.  It was great to communicate that.  The fact that I raised the amount that I did, just says a lot about you great people out there who are behind me!  As of November 5 I have raised $16,680 dollars! Amazing!

I am working on getting some photos and video from the event so I can post them on the blog.  Check back soon.

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