b'VAST NewsLUDLOW SIDE HILL CRONCHERS JOIN FORCES WITH JD55By Tina BergeThere are so many snowmobilers out there making a difference in this world and Tony is one of them. His enthusiasm helped to spark the Side Hill Croncher/JD55 Charity 50/50 Raffle Scavenger Hunt to raise money and awareness for Jacks Drive 55 (JD55) and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.Snowmobiling has been part of Tony Giorgios family for years.WHAT IS JD55?Snowmobiling is a bond that keepsJack Giorgiohis family together. A family thatJacks Drive 55 is a benefit created by plays together stays together. Its even50/50 Raffle Scavenger Hunt whichTony, Jack and their family to raise $ for more important now partly becausetook place from 2/27 until 3/7. Playersthe Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. in 2019, his son, Jack, was diagnosedlooked for blue signs with a wordGoal is to raise awareness and give with a brain tumor at age 11. Jack ison the back, collected all 10 words360-degree support to families in doing well right now and it helps toand spelled 2 sentences with them.similar circumstanceshave some fun in the midst of theirSome just opted for the 50/50. It wasWANT TO HELP?challenges. Tonys inspiration comesa success and, with the help of many, from Jack. Jack was never sour andraised $1,715 for the Pediatric BrainJD55 is aiming to reach their goal barrelled through his journey withTumor Foundation. Congrats to the 10of $50K for the Pediatric Tumor cancer. Never once did he say this iswinners of beanie hats: Susan Riveiro,Foundation. More info, and a way to not fair. Always helping others evenMichelle Doyle,Erik Petersen, Janicedonate, is here: jd55.org.when he is going through his own struggles. Jacks drive and energyRosado, Maria Lella, Landon & OwenPEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR led Tony to start Jacks Drive 55 toPerrino, John Hansen, Paul Haynes,FOUNDATIONsupport an existing foundation calledJeremiah Crean and Ron Bixby. Special the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.thanks to all who participated andWorking to eliminate the challenges of The logo was inspired by what Jackhelped out! childhood brain tumorssaid to his parents, I got this. MoreBig Congrats to our grand prizewww.curethekids.orgthan to raise $, Tonys goal is to pass onwinner of the 50/50, Jake Latusek what Jack gave to him: to give support,and his family! They generously teamwork, courage, perserverence anddonated their winnings back. It wasto donate the $ back to help the sick hope to people who are going throughhis twin 5 year old boys, Christopherkids. Jacks Drive is a bit of what we any challenges in their lives.and Benjamin, who embodied theall should aspire to.That spirit, and That sparked the SHC/JD55 Charitytrue spirit of the event. The twinshaving fun while doing it, is more personally told us that they wantedimportant than anything.Late Winter 2021 | 7'