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100+ Women donates to athletes

SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT – Addison County, was one of three recipients of 100+ Women Who Care Addison County’s quarterly gifts. The top vote recipient, Special Olympics will use the funds to expand sports offerings, especially swim lessons, and for buses to competitions Photo courtesy of Judy Kowalcyk

FERRISBURGH — 100+ Women Who Care Addison County held their third-quarter meeting of 2025 Tuesday, July 15, at Basin Harbor The group distributed $17,599.91 to local non-profits.

The three finalists for this quarter were Special Olympics Vermont – Addison County for expanding sports offerings, especially swim lessons, and for buses to competitions; Willowell Foundation for camp tuitions and a lightning-safety shelter); and Bristol Fire Department for a permanent and adjustable training structure on the property. Special Olympics was the top vote recipient, receiving 70% of the available funds. The runners-up both received 15% of the available funds.

100+ Women Who Care Addison County has gifted $200,000 to Addison County charities in its two years. More members are always welcome. Find out more at www.100wacvt.org. The group’s next meeting will be in October.

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