Jeff Margolin
On February 28th, our team the Salem Slalomers, made up of Seth Hollander, Howard Samuels, Evans Longacre and myself, will attempt to ski a total of 100,000 vertical feet in one day to raise funds to support for STRIDE Adaptive Sports. STRIDE provides the opportunity for individuals who live with the challenges of physical and intellectual disabilities to participate in adaptive sports and recreation programs, not only in the winter, but year round!
This organization is very special to me. My son, David, took his first ski lesson with Stride at Jiminy Peak when he was 6 years old. Eight years later, he spends most Winter weekends bombing down the black diamonds on the mountain and is a member of the Stride Race Team. David also participates in STRIDE Summer camping weekends and White Water rafting trips.
For over 30 years, STRIDE has provided free or low-cost adaptive sports and recreation programs. Each year they offer over 17 different programs and provide over 8,000 lessons. The support they provide to special needs youth, Wounded Warriors, and individuals with physical disabilities impacts lives far beyond the ski slopes!
Your support of my participation in the 100K Challenge means so much to me. Please help our team reach our fundraising goal to support this great organization and the amazing volunteers who make Stride Adaptive Sports possible.