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The chilly morning did not stop the eagerness of 60 skiers meeting together on a beautiful January day to participate in the 7th Annual Vertical Challenge for Brain Injury Awareness at the picturesque Bretton Woods Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.
Between 7:30 and 8:30 AM, skiers from 15 different teams gathered around the registration table to check in and deposit their pledges they brought to support the Challenge. This year’s teams brought in more than $18,000! Four teams broke the $1000 pledge mark with two of those collecting amounts over $2000. MPZ Landscaping showed their support with $1,125 and Valerie’s Valor #1 brought in $1550. A new participating team this year, Journey 1, placed 2nd by giving a substantial gift of $2200; and the 1st place winning team goes to One Sky Ski Gulls with an outstanding donation of $2814! These two top teams both received lift tickets to Bretton Woods.
Then the teammates bundled up in their winter gear to hit the slopes as the race was on for the next 3 hours to compete in as many vertical runs as possible. With cloudless, crystal clear skies and no waiting in the ski lift lines, the conditions were perfect for skiing down the slopes. Teams Journey 1 and Usta Bees placed 2nd & 3rd, respectfully. Team Valerie’s Valor #3 carried the most vertical runs, counting up to 80, and was also reward lift tickets for their accomplishments.
Volunteers spent the day counting runs, selling raffle tickets, and hosting a “silent auction” trying to increase the bids for Bruin’s tickets, a Red Sox baseball signed by pitcher Jon Lester, a weekend pass for Waterville Valley, a Celtics photo, and Patriots photos.
After closing the vertical runs at noon, the team members and volunteers were rewarded with an incredible pasta lunch given in their behalf. Erin Hall, event coordinator, thanked all the participants and sponsors for the success of the day’s event. Special thanks went to New England Patriots player, Max Lane, who gave a special appearance for the day. Team photos were taken, raffle prizes were displayed, and the silent auction winners were announced. Afterwards many lingered for the après party.
We thank each of the supporting ski teams and volunteers who made this day such a success. Without you we could not have raised the $18,000 for such a worthy cause to help promote brain injury awareness and provide support to our individuals and veterans who are living with a brain injury or stroke.
We encourage anyone to join us again next year – the event is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2011.
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