24 HOURS FOR HANK

The longest giant slalom in the U.S is back! March 27 marks the annual 2,400 Feet of Schweitzer alpine, snowboard and telemark event to support 24 Hours for Hank, so get ready to hit the slopes. At sunrise, the event begins at the Sky House Lodge on the summit of Schweitzer, finishing at the Outback Lodge at the base.

All skill levels are welcome, and each team will include two or four people, with timed runs. Seeding for the race will be determined on participant fundraising efforts, but even if you haven’t fundraised, you can still join in the fun of the event and help raise money for an important case.

In 2007, local boy Henry “Hank” Sturgis was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Cystinosis, which only affects around 500 people in the U.S. Because it affects such a small population, it has not been adopted by the pharmaceutical industry, and research is scarce to nonexistent.

24 Hours for Hank aims to change that. Started by family and friends who wanted to help find a cure for Hank, the organization helps raise money to fund Cystinosis research, and 1,400 Feet of Schweitzer is one of their biggest events. To date, they have raised over $1.25 million to support research.

COVID precautions will be in place for this year’s event, but it will still include the coveted prizes for each category and age group. Enjoy a barbecue lunch after the excitement of the event, and help support Hank and others affected by Cystinosis! A delicious dinner, silent auction and live auction will follow later in the day. All proceeds go to support Cystinosis research.

Entry fees include all-day lift access, an event gift, barbecue lunch at the Mountain View Patio and limited hotel discounts at the Selkirk Lodge. Register and learn more at 24HoursforHank.org.

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HEAD TO THE SLOPES AND HELP RAISE MONEY FOR CYSTINOSIS RESEARCH

By Abigail Thorpe

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