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WESTBROOK – Registration is open for the 11th annual WinterKids Downhill 24, set for Sugarloaf March 2 and 3.
The WinterKids Downhill 24 is a 24-hour ski and snowboard challenge that raises money for WinterKids programs, which help kids build healthy habits through outdoor winter activity. The goal is to raise $650,000.
The event will start at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2, and continue until 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, followed by a closing ceremony party in the King Pine Room. Teams can register to ski, ride, or skin up for 24 hours. There are categories for corporate or individual teams, of up to 12 people.
Events over the 24 hours include a race arena, inflatable obstacle course, trivia, raffles, all night mid-mountain party, music, food and more.
“The success of this event has changed the trajectory of our organization and allowed us to serve thousands more kids each year,” Julie Mulkern, WinterKids executive director, said. She said the proceeds will allow the organization to reach more than 50,000 kids in all 16 counties.
This event also supports the Carrabassett Valley community with local beneficiaries each year. This year’s beneficiaries are Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust, Sugarloaf Ski Club and the Western Maine Center for Children. Created in 2022, the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund supports organizations statewide through a community voting process in September. In the inaugural year of the fund, four schools received $25,000 to get more kids outside and active, including Noble Middle School, Bruce Whittier Middle School, Auburn Middle School and Mt. Abram Regional High School.
To register for the Downhill 24 and for more information, visit www.winterkids.org/downhill-24.
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