funraisers
funraisers
WEST RIVER TRAIL RUN THE VERMONT CHALLENGE
JUN. 1 AUG. 15–18
Starting at the South Londonderry Depot
and ending at Jamaica State Park, this run
is great for all skill levels. Includes a three-
leg relay option, walkers start time, 5K
Fun Run, and the competitive, unofficial,
timed 11-mile run for individual runners.
South Londonderry Depot, 34 West River
St., South Londonderry. 802-824-4200 or
thecollaborative.us
SPRING FLING TENNIS BENEFIT EVENT
Your registration directly benefits the
KURA/KDEF Project. KURA/KDEF has
provided Opportunity Kits to more than
7,000 girls in more than 30 schools in
northern Kenya. The kits help girls stay in
school. Without them, they often miss up to
a week of school every month. Dorset Field
Club, 132 Church St., Dorset. 802-867-4002
or kdef.org
GRACE COTTAGE FAMILY
HEALTH AND HOSPITAL
TOUR DE GRACE BICYCLE RALLY
JUN. 29
This fundraiser provides a scenic bicycle
ride for all ages from the Stratton Mountain
Resort base area down to Grace Cottage
Hospital. A shuttle will then return you to
the start. Advance registration required.
802-362-9109 or gracecottage.org
STRATTON FOUNDATION
CHARITY GOLF OUTING
JUL. 12
In the spirit and passion we share for
helping the children in Southern Vermont,
The Stratton Foundation invites you to
participate in a very special golf outing.
Proceeds provide daily necessities of
food, warmth, access to health care, and
opportunities of education to local families.
Stratton Mountain Resort Golf Course.
802-297-2096 or strattonfoundation.org
JUL. 20
802-362-0150
www.rileyrink.com
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A family-fun, untimed walk with
a new name and approach for an
improved participant experience
and connection, focusing on
energizing the community around
the lifesaving work that Komen’s
supporters make possible. Riley
Rink at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter
Park Rd., Manchester.
802-362-2733 or
komennewengland.org
SEP. 6
The 26th
Annual
Masters in the
Mountains Golf
Tournament is
a fun day out
for enthusiastic
golfers to
benefit
Southwestern
Vermont Health
Care. Teams
enjoy breakfast,
lunch, and
lots of fun
extras. Dorset
Field Club,
132 Church St., Dorset. 802-447-5017 or
svhealthcare.org
MAKE-A-WISH VERMONT
MAPLE LEAF HALF MARATHON
SEP. 7
This run traverses gorgeous Vermont
landscapes during the breathtaking early
stages of fall foliage. It takes runners from
downtown Manchester to picturesque
village settings, down country roads, and
past farmlands before they head back to
the finish. Manchester. 802-375-3354 or
manchestervtmapleleaf.com
SUSAN G. KOMEN VERMONT
MORE THAN PINK WALK™
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT HEALTH
CARE MASTERS IN THE MOUNTAINS
INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUN. 12
Four glorious days of bicycle riding through
some of the most picturesque countryside,
covered bridges, river valleys, and historic
villages in the world. Manchester and
Stratton Mountain. 203-668-0194 or
vtchallenge.com