WHY YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Silent Auction proceeds go toward our $300,000 goal for the 13th Annual Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge. Our mission matters now more than ever! The funds you raise ensure that our athletes have access to year-round programs, instruction and adaptive sports equipment that they need to enjoy sports and recreation. With YOUR help, we will make Sports for EveryBODY happen for years to come!
Bid from the comfort of your home, or join us in-person at the Skyeship Base Area, Rt. 4, Killington, VT to check out the items yourself! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and come hang out for an afternoon of music and fun.
Questions about how to donate an item or experience to the Silent Auction? Or how to register and fundraise for the Charity Challenge? Email Lexi at lexi@vermontadaptive.org.
Questions about the Charity Challenge and/or sponsorship? Email Jeff at jeff@vermontadaptive.org.
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In addition to bidding on the wonderful silent auction items and experiences, there are more ways to participate in 2023: road bike, mountain bike, gravel grind, paddle, hike OR participate virtually doing whatever you want – just get moving!
The Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge is an annual event to enjoy the beauty of Vermont through cycling and mountain biking all while raising funds for the state’s largest nonprofit organization committed to providing sports and recreation to people with disabilities.
What began as the 1st Annual Lookout Century Ride in 2011, in order to raise money for Vermont Adaptive, has grown into Vermont Adaptive’s largest annual fundraising event. Little did Phil and Joy Black know (owners of the Lookout Tavern) that their crazy idea to put on a century ride would expand into such an event.
Multiple road bike ride routes now loop through the towns of Killington, Pittsfield, Bethel, Barnard, Woodstock, Ludlow, Bridgewater, and Plymouth, Vermont. Quaint villages, the scenery of Route 100 and U.S. Route 4, the Crossroad of Vermont Byway, the seventh of its kind recently designated by the Vermont Transportation Board are incorporated into the routes. In addition, you can choose to mountain bike, hike or paddle instead of road cycling, then join in for the festival in the afternoon.
The monies raised from this event support the adaptive programs and athletes of Vermont Adaptive year-round. It is also used toward scholarships – Vermont Adaptive never turns anyone away based on their ability to pay.
With many businesses and individuals getting involved over the years, the event raises upwards of $300,000 for the organization and has become a critical part of the annual budget. New ideas come and go for the event, but one thing remains the same – this is an annual event not to be missed!