AUBURN — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to donate $2,000 to the 53rd Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In Weekend set for Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 in Hermon. It’s a beloved annual event with a meaningful motivation: raising money to ensure children and adults with development and physical disabilities can enjoy life-changing experiences through barrier-free access to the outdoors.
All proceeds from the weekend benefit Pine Tree Camp, a program operated by Pine Tree Society that accommodates individual campers’ needs and doesn’t turn away campers due to an inability to pay. Among the many activities at the 285-acre campus in Rome are swimming, fishing, gardening, adaptive sports and biking, an accessible playground, archery, music, drama, arts and crafts, cooking, snowshoeing, sledding and so much more. The Ride-In provides summer tuition for campers in need.
“The Pine Tree Camp was established in 1946 and every year, hundreds of Maine children and adults get to experience this special place that aims to better the lives of participants and their families through respect, inclusion, and care,” said Dan Walsh, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. “We are thrilled whenever we can offer support to this transformative program and the positive difference it makes.”
“Every dollar raised supports Pine Tree Camp’s Open Door Policy: no camper is ever turned away due to financial hardship,” said Breeze Kidder, donor and events manager for Pine Tree Society. “Campers gain confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging that lasts far beyond their time at camp. This sponsorship helps ensure these opportunities remain accessible to all and keeps the magic of Pine Tree Camp alive for generations to come.”
To learn more about Pine Tree Camp, visit www.pinetreesociety.org/camp-home/. To discover the many programs, services, and opportunities provided by the Pine Tree Society, visit www.pinetreesociety.org or call 207-443-3341.