Manchester, NH – Hundreds of Granite State snowmobilers gathered over the weekend in Shelburne, NH, at the Town & Country Motor Inn for the 46th Annual Ride-In to benefit Easterseals NH’s Camp Sno-Mo located in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH.
Due to fundraising effort throughout the year such as spaghetti suppers and bake sales, the snowmobile clubs raised more than $105,036, bringing the 46-year grand total to more than $3.26 million dollars. This money will be used to create life-changing experiences for campers, ages 11-21, with disabilities and special needs. Easterseals campers inclusively participate alongside Boy Scouts in a wide variety of activities including water sports, team sports, hiking, archery, a ropes course and crafts.
“Snowmobilers across New Hampshire demonstrate their commitment to Easterseals campers year after year through their hard work and support,” said Easterseals NH President & CEO Larry Gammon. “We can always count on NHSA members to rally to the cause and continue to make a profound difference for Camp Sno-Mo and our campers. Their dedication is extraordinary.”
This year’s NHSA Ride-In Awards, sponsored by the Union Leader, were presented to:
- Youngest Driver on a Mini Sled: Elizabeth Ferreira, age 4, from Sandown, NH
- Oldest Drive to Ride-In: Charlie Kurtz, age 76, from Errol, NH
- Longest One Way Distance Driven within NH: Dave Curto, 70 miles, from Windham, NH
- Longest Distance Traveled Total: Leah Rogers, from Windham, NH, rode from Littleton, NH to Ride-In
- Largest Club Participation: Belmont Bogie Busters, 41 members
Easterseals NH proudly serves more than 25,000 children, adults, and seniors throughout the state. Easterseals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. For more information, please call 1.800.870.8727 or visit easterseals.com/nh.
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