event in October

Dear friends:

It has been a trying summer with many sudden and unexpected losses in our community. Most recently, dear friends of ours discovered that during a routine physical, their 13 year old daughter, Bridgette, was in the final stages of kidney failure. You can follow Bridgette’s blog (attached link) to see the courage, strength and exhaustion this family has faced.
http://bridgettespage.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11-2009-hi-everyone-just-want.htmldiscovered

Mark and Megan live in Winhall. Mark is a contractor and Megan is a nurse at the Otis Clinic. Along with Bridgette, they have a son Matthew, age 10.
A great family who could use our help and support. Here is where you come in….

Sunday, October 11:
North Face Run to the Summit and Family Fun Run --Fund-raiser for local charities including local teen Bridgette Eichhorn, who is in need of a kidney transplant
-Registration 8:30 - 9:30am at North Face Summit Shop in Village
-$25 Registration ($20 in advance at active.com), Includes special edition North Face Shirt
-Family Fun Run begins at 9:30am, lower mountain with moderate elevation gain. Children should be accompanied by parents
-Run to the Summit begins at 9:45am, winner takes all. Racers can ride gondola down, weather permitting
-Please bring your own water, water available at start and finish only

This is a great opportunity to show your support. Many of us are parents and I know you can only imagine the heartfelt pain to see your child sick. Grab your kids, your team, whomever. A great way to take in the fall foliage and help out Bridgette and her family! Please feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions.
THANKS and pass the word!

Tara and Michael Pollio