The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Ski and Snowboard program is an instruction-based program seeking to teach and improve skiing and snowboarding skills for people with disabilities. Ski-A-Thon is our largest fundraiser of the year and directly supports the Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program. All of the funds raised during this year’s Ski-A-Thon will support the Adaptive Ski and Snowboard program which includes maintaining and updating adaptive equipment, providing scholarships, volunteer training, and more. Check out the video below to learn more about the impact of Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard!
Make your donation today by clicking the donate button below or by creating your own team and sharing it with your friends and family!
Ways to participate
- Share your Site’s Team page or create your own fundraising page. Participants that raise over $350 on their own page will receive a Ski-A-Thon t-shirt at the end-of-the-season banquet! You can create your own fundraising page here. The link will prop you to login into your account or create a new one.
- Share with friends and family to tell them about your experience in the program through social media.
- Invite them to make a donation online or mail a check.
About Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program
One of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program (CKSS) provides more than 1,200 lessons per year at eight sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin and is supported by 400 volunteer instructors. Our lesson formats and teaching techniques are consistent with Professional Ski Instructors of America Adaptive standards.
The program has provided one-on-one adaptive skiing instruction and winter recreation opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds for more than 45 years. The skills and expertise of our instructors, our ability to provide specialized equipment, and our longstanding relationships with local ski areas enables us to meet a variety of client needs.
Participants range from 6 to 70+ years of age with disabilities including: Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Stroke, Autism, Visual Impairments, and many other disabilities.
If you would like to make a donation over the phone or by check, call 612-262-0635
Or mail a check with "Ski-A-Thon" in the memo line to:
Allina Health Foundation
2925 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407