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The Kismet Annual Fund Drive is now underway and we need your help to reach our goal of $100,000! First time donor? Every new dollar contributed is currently worth two, thanks to a generous matching challenge fund from the Great Circle Foundation. Please join us and Donate Today! Your donation allows us to: Expand program…
Read more...Online Auction to Benefit Kismet, Ends Tomorrow
Chris McNamara and Supertopo.com have initiated twice annual online auctions to benefit various climbing-related nonprofit organizations. Yesterday Chris added Kismet to the list of nonprofit beneficiaries! To view the current item listings, all of which close on ebay tomorrow: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/chrismcn7 Remember, 100% of the auction purchases will be donated to climbing related nonprofits, including Kismet,…
Read more...Calling All Volunteers!
We are now scheduling program volunteers for the 2008 summer season, which begins July 20. Climbing experience is required to volunteer during climbing days. If you are not a climber but would like to be involved, we also can use assistance in organizing rainy day activities and hosting dinners for students. Please contact us to…
Read more...2008 Annual Fund Drive
Thank you to all who have supported our 2008 Annual Fund drive. We are well on our way to our goal of $40,000, with a total of $25,541 to date! Please consider making your contribution today to help us reach that goal. Thank you!
Read more...2008 Jubilee Auction highlight: WFR class from SOLO
SOLO schools is donating a Wilderness First Responder Course (WFR). “If taken on our campus here in Conway, the course includes meals and lodging and has a value of $895.00. It is typically 9 days of training.”
Read more...2008 Jubilee Auction highlight: Seacoast Air Tour
Two Flight Tours for Two with Jim Siverts on his Diamond DA40 aircraft. Each flight is valued at $200+. Jim says that “The Diamond is a state of the art composite aircraft with the latest in computer glass panel avionics. I fly out of Portsmouth and can fly into Fryeburg or other airport convenient to…
Read more...Badger Realty to Sponsor Jubilee ’08
Badger Realty of North Conway is our newest Sustaining Sponsor for the upcoming Jubilee event! Special thanks to Brenda Leavitt and Meg Simone of Badger for making this new connection. When: May 17 Where: Cranmore Mountain Resort Invitations are mailed in April. Join the mailing list to receive yours! Sponsorships are still being accepted for…
Read more...Update on Breaking Records; Helping Kids
Mats Roing recently sent an update email to Kismet founder and executive director Mike Jewell. It was about his attempt to break the winter speed record to climb all 48 New Hampshire 4000 foot peaks. Mats made an impressive effort, but had to abort after 41 peaks due to health and safety concerns. Check out…
Read more...Breaking Records; Helping Kids
Mats Roing of Boston found a creative way to benefit Kismet this season. He is attempting to break the winter record for summiting all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000 foot mountains and invites sponsorships of the individual peaks he’ll attempt, with donations going to Kismet programs. A winter record attempt has to start after winter…
Read more...Flatbread Event May 8
Flatbread Company (the best pizza in North Conway!) will be donating a portion of proceeds from EVERY PIZZA sold on May 8. So come in, eat your pizza, and help Kismet students too! Flatbread Company is attached to the Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway village. The event committee has been working hard to put…
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