Over 100 participants turned out for the 11th Annual Central Adirondack Kiwanis Club Winter Sports Challenge at McCauley Mountain on Saturday, February 5.
The event raised over $7,000 that will be used to support continuing operations of The Kommunity Youth and Activity Center (KYAC) in Old Forge.
The No. 1 Fundraising Team was the Town of Webb School Key Club which will receive the Traveling Plaque and a Permanent Certificate.
The No. 2 Fundraising Team was the Arts Center/Old Forge which will receive a Permanent Certificate.
The No. 1 Fundraising Individual was Bob Dellavia who will receive a Permanent Certificate and $50.
The No. 1 Student Fundraiser was Andrea Frey who will receive a Permanent Certificate and $100. Awards will be presented at an upcoming Kiwanis Monthly Dinner Meeting.
“We would like to offer our sincere thanks to all the participants, sponsors, and volunteers who made this such an exciting community event,” said Bill Ransom and Bob Teesdale, co-chairs of the event. They offered special thanks to Diane Amos and the Town of Webb School Key Club for their efforts, and to Town of Webb Supervisor Robert Moore and Steve Uzdavinis and his McCauley staff for their help and cooperation.
In addition, they thanked the Central Adirondack Search and Rescue Team (CASART) for their assistance on the mountain, and Karl Dodson of KD Graphics who provided the participant T-shirts.
Also, they wanted to acknowledge in-kind sponsors Nannette Shovea-Burke of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company and vendor Sarah Trachy, who represented MSR Snowshoes.
The Donut Shop and The Last Run Café were also recognized for their support in the success of the event.
