Killington
posted
Mar 7, 2013
Benefit for Killington native Max Elles set for April 7
at The Foundry
Max Elles is a Vermont native with a passion for the outdoors. A
sophomore at UVM, Max was born, raised and educated in the resort
town of Killington, a close-knit community where skiing and riding
is often more than a lifestyle - it's a living. Such is the
case for Max's parents, Bill and Coral Elles - longtime owners of
the First Stop Ski Ship and The Board Barn. In Killington,
like so many of Vermont's small towns, the community takes care of
its own.
On Dec. 27 of last year, Max Elles sustained a very serious
spine injury while riding with friends at Killington. He had two
major surgeries at Dartmouth Hitchcock, and then moved to Spaulding
Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, where he spent a month
undergoing a program of very challenging rehab. Elles is now
home and is continuing his rehab at Mt. Ascutney Hospital in
Windsor. Fortunately for Elles, there is no paralysis, but he is
learning to walk again and has a very long road to recovery
ahead.
On Sunday April 7, the community will come together in support
of Elles at a benefit event. The Max Elles Benefit will be held
from 4-8 p.m. at The Foundry at Summit Pond. Donations will be
accepted at the door, and the event will include hors d'oeuvres,
live music, a silent auction, balloon prizes, a raffle, and magic
by local favorite Steve Finer. Prizes include a 2013-2014
Killington 7-Day Blackout Pass, a Snow Cat Ride, skis and ski gear,
and more.
Event organizer and family friend Nancy Schmitt-Mosher reports a
tremendous outpouring of support from the Killington, Bridgewater
and Woodstock communities. "We are so fortunate to live in a
community filled with such kind and caring people. The response has
been overwhelming."
Max Elles attended Sherburne Elementary School, Woodstock High
School, and spent four winter seasons at Killington Mountain
School. He competed competitively for many years, twice
placing second in the USSA Nationals and also competing in the
NORAM series.
Formerly the site of the Grist Mill Restaurant, The Foundry at
Summit Pond is located on the Killington Road in Killington, Vt.
For more information, call (802) 422-3035.
