Giving Tuesday!

I just have to say, holy moly was Giving Tuesday insane this year.  Every year, I am so blown away by how well VT100 runners, and particularly Team Run 2 Empower folks do fundraising for Vermont Adaptive...thinking that we can't possibly do better next year and I keep being proven wrong.  Vermont Adaptive is so lucky to have so many amazing advocates in the VT100 community!

THANK YOU!

Vermont Adaptive Executive Director Erin Fernandez offered these thoughts:
“We are humbled at the above and beyond you VT100 runners do in order to raise more money and awareness for our athletes. You guys are heroes and don’t ever forget that. Your trudge through 100 miles has an impact way beyond each step you take. Your gifts and hard work will never be erased. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others.”

I just want to share a few quick stats (because I love the power of numbers!):
In 2017, we had 7 folks signed up for the Team as of Giving Tuesday.  Last year, that was 18; this year 23!

In 2017, the Team fundraised $6,730 on Giving Tuesday.  Last year, the Team raised $16,038; this year the Team raised $20,694!

At the end of November 2016, we had 38 donors so far and $14,400 in donations (including the matching Giving Tuesday donations).  At the end of November 2017, we had $35, 329 from 135 donors.  This year, we're already at $40,213 from 265 donors.

The short story is that we're off to an amazing start - thanks to the hard work of everyone on the Team Run 2 Empower.  Keep it up folks!

At this pace, I hope we can exceed my goal of $175,000 raised for Vermont Adaptive this year (which would put our 5-year total at over HALF A MILLION!).