Help Capture a $100,000 Collective Matching Donation for #GivingTuesday Dec. 3

11/26/2024 – We are grateful and excited to announce that the Turtle Ridge Foundation, a long time partner and friend of Vermont Adaptive, has made an additional #GivingTuesday matching pledge of $50,000! Add that to the existing collective match from Lisa Watson & Michael Krupka, Dave and Melissa Baker, and the Kimpton Family Fund – that brings our total match challenge to $100,000!

Help us reach our goal of raising more than $250,000 next Tuesday, Dec. 3. Every dollar counts toward ensuring sports and outdoor recreation is accessible for everyBODY!

Turtle Ridge aims to grant support to organizations sharing its vision, fostering community, expanding opportunities, and promoting well-being for the adaptive community and youth sports programs. Its vision is to cultivate enduring, positive impacts on individuals and families within adaptive communities and youth sports programs worldwide.

Learn more at vermontadaptive.org/givingtuesday/

Thank You to the #GivingTuesday “Match” Makers!

Consistent with his family values of one human being helping another, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Bode Miller and his family came together in 2005 to establish the Turtle Ridge Foundation. The Foundation seeks to provide a philanthropic platform in the community and beyond, backing up youth and adaptive sports programs. Their goal is simple: give disabled buddies and young folks the chance to dive into sports and fun activities they might miss out on without a little boost from the Turtle Ridge Foundation. Turtle Ridge aims to grant support to organizations sharing its vision, fostering community, expanding opportunities, and promoting well-being for the adaptive community and youth sports programs. Its vision is to cultivate enduring, positive impacts on individuals and families within adaptive communities and youth sports programs worldwide.

“As a life-long skier, mountain biker, and outdoor enthusiast, I am impressed with how Vermont Adaptive enables people of all abilities to access the outdoors and enjoy all that Vermont has to offer. I have had the opportunity to witness first-hand the direct impact Vermont Adaptive has on the lives of athletes with different abilities. I am a former Vermont resident and father to four children. At Mt. Ellen, my kids grew up with the Keith family, which includes Vermont Adaptive staff, volunteers, and an athlete. Vermont Adaptive’s reach goes beyond each individual athlete and extends to the entire statewide community and those seeking to play in the fresh air of Vermont. Vermont Adaptive is truly a game-changer for so many, and I am thankful to support its mission!”

– Michael Krupka

“Giving Tuesday is the perfect reminder that the joy of fresh air and the thrill of the outdoors should be accessible to everyone. Jordan’s journey with Vermont Adaptive has been a life-changing experience, and our family is honored to help ensure that others have the same opportunity. Every moment on the slopes is more than just skiing—it’s a chance to feel empowered, connected, and free. Here’s to creating more spaces where all abilities are celebrated and the good vibes flow freely!”

– Dave and Melissa Baker

“We love the outdoors and believe everyBODY should have that opportunity. Vermont Adaptive makes it possible for anyone regardless of age or ability to get outside. We are thrilled to support the effort.”

– Michele and Andrew Kimpton, The Kimpton Family Fund