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Peter's FUNd Racer is a ski race for all ages and abilities held annually at Sugarbush in Warren, Vermont. This year's event will be held on March 7 and 8, 2008. This is a Friday evening and full Saturday of fun for the whole family. There is plenty of time to ski on your own in the morning and after lunch. The race is followed by a BBQ.
In the evening we have dinner and a party to celebrate the day's heroics. Prizes are awarded, the raffle winner is drawn and the silent auction winners are announced.
Please make your reservations for your accommodations early because it's a very busy time of year at Sugarbush. Please call 800-53-SUGAR and reference Peter's FUNd Racer for lodging assistance on or near the mountain.
For additional lodging options, or to learn more about the local area and activities, please visit the MadRiverValley site or Sugarbush.
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In addition to having fun, the primary focus of the event is to raise money for melanoma research, make cancer patients lives a little easier, and raise awareness. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that takes the lives of thousands of Americans every year. May 23rd, 1999, it claimed the life of Peter M. Newton at the age of 46.
The first eight events have enabled us to present checks totaling almost $700,000 to the research and care facilities noted.
With our initial focus being a cure for this deadly disease, just over $400,000 has been donated to the Melanoma Research Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital for cutting edge research.
In addition to raising funds for melanoma research, we contribute $5,000 annually to the Vermont Respite House in Williston, Vermont with the total-to-date at $40,000. This fantastic facility provides a very professional, dignified and comfortable environment for residents from all backgrounds to live out their final stages of a fatal disease.
A third check for $2,000 is given to the Sugarbush Ski Patrol that Peter served proudly on for twelve years, with the total-to-date at $15,500.
In 2005, thanks to our spontaneous fun on Patriots Day, we raised an additional $100,000. This along with funds from the annual event totaling $150,000 have helped create 'Peter's Garden' at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vermont where Peter received the majority of his treatment. During those treatments, Peter took on the responsibility of making everyone around him feel just a little bit better about what they were facing, together. The healing garden is located in a new interior courtyard where patients can rest and reflect.
As you can see from the significant donation for the healing garden, we have broadened our scope to include not only research, but patient and family care. It is with that spirit in mind that we presented $50,000 from the 2007 event to the new Hope Lodge in Burlington, Vermont. The Lodge is designed to provide housing for cancer patients who have to travel long distances to receive their treatments. It is a project developed by The American Cancer Society and we have been assured that 100% of our donation will go directly into the building of this state-of-the-art facility.
We also donated $10,000 to Dr. Caroline Kim’s melanoma research at Beth Israel Hospital and $10,000 to The Hope Lodge in Boston this year.
Wow! Thank you.
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 Peter, Bill and Abby, Thanksgiving '98 |
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Please send a check to Peter's FUNd Racer, c/o David J. Newton, 36 Concord Square, Boston, MA 02118 to save your place for this year's event. Because of the increased interest in our event, we can not guarantee a spot until we receive your check. Also, please submit your contact information to our database if you haven't already, including your email address. Additionally, when you send in your check, please give us an idea of your racing/skiing ability. Here are the guidelines:
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Peter's FUNd Racer includes an outstanding silent auction. Check out the auction page for previous items and winning bids and current year items for auction when available.
Raffle Information
For the ninth straight year (2007), thanks to our friends at Spring Creek and American Airlines, our raffle is for a chance to win a five night stay in a 2 bedroom condo at our country's premier ranch resort, The Spring Creek Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The trip includes 4 round-trip tickets on American Airlines, 4 days of skiing for 4, breakfast each morning, and a dinner for 4 at the Granary Restaurant. Chances are $50 each and a maximum of 400 tickets will be sold.
| From 2005 Fastest Men’s Time: Mark Coote; Runner Up: Scott Beebe Fastest Women’s Time: Amy Harkins; Runner Up: Susan Burbage Best Dressed; Joanne Rogers Most Enthusiastic Participant: Grace Mastropasqua Best Helper at Registration: Josie Hoyt Fastest Racers in Specific Age Groups: Maddie Chisolm, Mather Hoyt, Lindsay Newton and Jake O’Malley From 2006 Fastest Men's Time: Tom Brownell; Runner Up: Mark Coote Fastest Women's Time: Hillary Chisholm; Runner Up: Amy Harkins Most Improved Adult Racer Since Inception of Our Event: Laura Beebe Comeback of the Year Award, co-winners: Melanie Howe and Marty Childs Fastest Boy 8 and under: Caleb Beebe Fastest Girl 8 and under: Kaelin Wang Youngest Racer: Henry Harkins (4) |
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| From 2007 Fastest Men’s Time: Bob Harkins; Runner Up: Win Smith Fastest Woman’s Time: Amy Harkins: Runner Up: Hillary Chisholm (15) Fastest Girl Under 12: Molly Chisholm Fastest Boy Under 12: Jack Littlefield Most Enthusiastic Girl: Eliza Beebe Most Enthusiastic Boy: Johnny Anderson Came the Furthest: Ben Newton |
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| From 2008 Fastest Man: Rex Littlefield. Runner Up: Peter Holland Fastest Woman: Hillary Chisholm. Runner Up: Molly Chisholm. Best Dressed: Chase Newton Youngest Racer: Henry Harkins (6) Most Experienced Racer: Dr. David Beebe (?) Fastest Girl under 12: Grace Mastropasqua Fastest Girl under 8: Carly Heffernan Fastest Boy under 12: Jack Littlefield Fastest Boy under 8: Johnny Anderson |
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