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Written by Eileen Ogintz - Tribune Media Services
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Saturday, 21 February 2009 |
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Article Source: CNN -Tribune Media Services
Written by - Eileen Ogintz - February 16th, 2009
Persistence is the key....Getting up when you fall, trying again when you fail.
"Who can tell me something you've been persistent about?" asked Megan Skiles, 24, of the 34 kids sitting in a circle in the snow at the base of Bolton Valley Ski Area in Vermont.They look like any group of young snowboarders decked out in the latest Burton gear, but looks, as we know, can be deceiving. These kids can't afford snow sports or the gear, much less bus fare to the mountain. In fact, some live in homeless shelters, others live in group homes around Burlington, Vermont, about a half-hour's drive from this locally-owned ski area. Some have been in trouble with the law.
They are here thanks to Jake Burton Carpenter, the founder of Burton Snowboards and the recognized pioneer of the snowboard industry. When Burton gained success, he and his wife, Donna, decided they wanted to help the community by introducing snowboarding to kids who otherwise would never have the opportunity.
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