YORKTON – Through a combined effort of 250 pledge raisers, the 48th annual Easter Seals Snowarama raised a record-breaking $272,000 for Camp Easter Seal, Summer Fun and Adaptive Technology Services.
Snowarama is a fundraising family friendly event that combines winter fun and community spirit in support of Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan. A total of 250 individuals participated in the 48th Snowarama.
The Arizona Desert Chapter, which includes past Snowarama riders, rallied friends to raise funds and ride their motorcycles in support of Camp Easter Seal, Summer Fun, and Adaptive Technologies.
“We were ecstatic to learn that the Arizona Desert Chapter raised over $101,000”, said Aleks Hoeber, Regional Director of SaskAbilities' Yorkton Branch.
Back again for the 3rd year, was the Bowlarama for Snowarama event. Bowlarama involved individuals who participate in Easter Seals programs. Seventeen teams from around the Parkland Region and 71 bowlers showed their support by raising pledges and bowling. A total of $24,432 was raised at this 3rd annual event.
“For us this fundraising event is about coming together as a community to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults experiencing disability. We are incredibly grateful to this community for their outstanding support that resulted in the record-breaking total of $272,000! Every dollar raised helps us to remove barriers and continue to create opportunities for individuals experiencing disability to have fun, socialize, build friendships, participate in new activities, and gain confidence in a safe and supportive environment.” added Hoeber.
The top three fundraisers for the Snowarama 2025 were:
- Kenn Propp raising $44,350
- Kevin Hruska raising $37,881
- Rudy Flaman raising $23,406
Platinum sponsors of the event include Legacy Co-op, Yorkton Sno-Riders, CRUZ FM, GX94, CTV, Yorkton This Week, The Marketplace, Viterra, Premier Care Hearing and the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association
“This event would not be successful without the hard work and commitment of the Snowarama Committee and the many volunteers who contribute countless hours," concluded Hoeber.
For more information on how to access or get involved with Adaptive Technology Services, Summer Fun and Camp Easter Seal call the local SaskAbilities office at 1-833-444-4126 or check out their Facebook pages.
