As many of you know, Andrew and I have been volunteers with the Track 3 Ski Association for over 10 years. Every winter we teach skiing for 7 weekends to various children with a range of abilities. Some children may have Down's Syndrome, or spina bifida, or amputee etc...but they all have a strong desire to learn skiing. Through the use of adaptive equipment no child is turned away from the program.
The program relies on volunteers and fundraising to keep going. Friday night was our dance and silent auction. We made $15,000 towards this ski season! It was a fun event.
As I looked around the room I realized that over the years we have chosen our lawyer, electrician, financial advisor etc.. all from these volunteers. Essentially all the people that we trust the most have come through this program; and we count them among our best friends.
Below you will see that I am the proud owner of a set of artwork painted by our dear friend Jack who enjoys painting acrylic sunflowers on old barn wood. I purchased these through the silent auction.
Is this not the world's most authentic Sinter Klaus? He is actually one of the parents of a child in our program. He asked that this photo be taken again just in case it didn't come out right the first time! Naughty Santa!
