Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard Ski-A-Thon: Abby Sparks

Abby at Afton with her volunteer Kent!

If you're looking for a way to give back this winter, consider making a donation to the Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program which provides ski and snowboard lessons for individuals with disabilities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Abby has been a pa-rticipant for two years now and it's truly amazing!

By donating to the program, you're not only helping to create unforgettable experiences for athletes like Abby, but you're also supporting a more inclusive and accessible community. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the slopes.

Your donation helps cover the cost of specialized adaptive equipment, specialized training for volunteer instructors, scholarships for lessons, lift tickets and more.

Together, we can make a difference and help ensure the slopes remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for supporting Abby and Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard!

Personal Progress:

of Goal

$1,935 Raised

$1,000.00

Fundraising Honor Roll

Anonymous

$500

Maribeth Murphy

$250

Anonymous

$250

Aunt Va Va Connolly

$100

Rob/Kim Miller

$100

Sarah Ksiazek

$100

Anonymous

$100

Angie Skildum

$100

Aisling Goel

$50

Mark Lanie

$50

John and Margaret Korn

$50

Doris Lill

$50

Nancy Olson

$25

Jen Nagorski

$25

Kate Derickson

$25

Sue Baysden

$25

Anonymous

$25

Cameron Olsen

$25

Anonymous

$25

Susan Turnquist

$20

About Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard

The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Ski and Snowboard program is an instruction-based program seeking to teach and improve skiing and snowboarding skills for people with disabilities. The program has provided one-on-one adaptive skiing instruction and winter recreation opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds for more than 50 years.

One of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program (CKSS) provides more than 1,000 lessons per year at four sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin and is supported by 300 volunteer instructors. Our lesson formats and teaching techniques are consistent with Professional Ski Instructors of America Adaptive standards.

Participants range from 6 to 60+ years of age with disabilities including: Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Stroke, Autism, Visual Impairments, and many other disabilities.

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