Skiers and snowboarders of all ages will come together on Sunday, March 8, at Mt. Bachelor for the Runs for Wishes Ski-A-Thon, creating hope with every run. The fundraiser is spearheaded by Make-A-Wish Oregon Wish Ambassador Holden and his family, with support from Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), with whom Holden trains as part of the Mini World Cup program.
After being diagnosed with a nervous system disorder, the avid ski racer wished to attend the X Games at Aspen Snowmass, and his wish exceeded every expectation.
“My wish was epic,” Holden said. “My mom, dad and I were X Games VIPs! We loaded on a snowcat for a behind-the-scenes tour, got to meet Olympic Gold Medal Winner Alex Hall, and hand out medals on the podium. I felt like I was on top of the world!”
Now, Holden is channeling that same excitement into a first-of-its-kind Runs for Wishes fundraiser to help make future wishes like his come true, and he’s inviting the Bend community to help him turn dreams into reality.
Pre-event, participants will solicit pledges from family and friends for each run they complete during the day on March 8th and make a direct donation to Holden’s Make-A-Wish page at the conclusion of the event.
All proceeds will support Oregon wish kids and their families. Holden and his family will be joined on the mountain by his teammates from MBSEF and APEX FX, along with friends from Seven Peaks School.
“There are more than 300 kids like me in Oregon who are waiting for their wish to come true. Together, I hope we can all change that.
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Base of the hotwalk near West Village Lodge and West Village parking lot at Mt. Bachelor
Lift Tickets: Participant will cover the cost of their own lift ticket.
Parking: General parking in the West Village.
On site Make-A-Wish contact: Stefanie Shalkowsky 480-220-2845
To sign up or learn more, visit Oregon.wish.org/runsforwishes
About Make-A-Wish Oregon
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Oregon has granted the wishes of more than 5,500 children living in Oregon, and Clark County, Washington. For more information visit: www.oregon.wish.org
About Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation:
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is a leading winter sports organization and nonprofit based in Bend, Oregon, since 1986. Skyliners Ski Club, MBSEF’s root organization, originated in Central Oregon in 1927. The vision of MBSEF is to positively impact the life of every athlete it serves, and it is proud to be the recipient of the 2024 US Ski and Snowboard Development Club of the Year award. For more information on MBSEF, its programs, and how to support MBSEF athletes, visit www.mbsef.org.
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Holden’s mom here..he would love your support by doing what he loves..skiing. Come say hi to Holden at Mt. Bachelor West Village on Sunday and donate to a great cause. Here is Holden’s Make-A-Wish page. https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=7416&team_id=58622