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The Story:
In 2022-2023, TUNA received a grant that allowed us to bring nine kids who otherwise might not experience cross-country skiing into our Devo program. These kids received a ride to practice in the TUNA van, clothing to stay warm, snacks, enthusiastic coaches, and support. There’s no question they made the most out of the opportunity.
The grant has ended, but the kids are still there! IN fact, for 2024-2025 we have 13 kids registered and ready to ski.
So many of our membership generously donates to TUNA every year, but here’s your chance to earmark your donation for a kid — a single smiling face who will enjoy:
Devo Team – two lessons per week for the nine weeks
Rental boots, skis, poles
Transportation to and from Mountain Dell with a qualified driver and TUNA vehicle (for 9, there are 4 who have transportation but need entry, clothing, and gear).
Snacks
Clothing appropriate for cross-country skiing
Camaraderie and fun learning a healthy lifestyle activity with friends, new and old
When we lost this grant, the TUNA Board said, “we can do this anyway…how can we not?”
Help us support this program while we seek more funding. Any amount you can donate will help a kid get to snow this winter. We live for snow, and these kids want to be out there enjoying it with us! Equity is not an idea, though, it is an effort.
