The 3rd annual Gilford PTA Hike-A-Thon set for Oct. 17

GILFORD — Hikers of all ages will return to beautiful Mount Rowe for the Gilford District PTA’s 3rd annual Hike-A-Thon Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 17, the only district-wide fundraiser of the school year. Meet at the Gilford Elementary Sugar Shack at the beginning of the Nature Trail from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be music, maple cotton candy, yard games, and a 50/50 raffle. Pours & Petals will be on site selling coffee, teas, and lemonades as well as cider donuts. Waters will also be available to hikers thanks to a generous donation by Coca-cola in Belmont.

“It’s great to see the excitement from the kids, we look forward to the Hike-a-Thon every year now,” said PTA Hike-a-Thon Chair, Kristen Evangelo, “It’s our one big fundraiser and so important for us to be able to support the schools all year long. We’re so thankful for the support from the community and love bringing everyone together to celebrate.”

Participants raise pledges at https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2021gilford and then have the choice to hike 1.83 miles up Mount Rowe or the .5 mile Gilford Nature Trail. Individuals can earn swag based on pledges. The top three earners will win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, tubing passes donated by Gunstock, or jump passes donated by Altitude Trampoline Park. Participants are invited to do their hikes anytime between Oct. 9-17.

Hikers are encouraged to take a selfie at each sponsored “selfie station” along the trails and post their photos to our social media using #GilfordSchoolsHike. Photos will be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card. The Gilford PTA is thrilled to have the support of many new and returning sponsors for this fundraising event.

To register for the 2021 PTA HikeAThon visit: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2021gilford or visit: www.gilfordpta.com.