Kenn Propp has been riding in Snowarama in Yorkton for more years than he actually remembers.
“Maybe 32-34 years, I really haven’t kept track of it,” he said when asked about his time riding in the event, adding he started “when I had some time, and found some buddies to ride with.”
But, getting involved with Snowarama was also something that drew him because of what the event does, raise money for Camp Easter Seal, Summer Fun, and Adaptive Technology Services; these programs increase self-confidence, self-determination, and independence for children and youth experiencing disability in Saskatchewan.
“I had an Aunt who had some special needs, so it’s something near and dear to my heart,” said Propp.
Having visited Camp Easter Seal Propp said he was totally impressed with what the camp provides, not just to those attending, but the respite family gets while the special needs youth attend camp.
“The camp, it’s just phenomenal what they do with these people,” he said, adding staff work so hard at meeting the needs of those at the camp.
So each year Propp has set himself a goal, to raise more for Snowarama than the year previous. Again noting he hasn’t tracked a total, he estimated he has raised more than $100,000. This year, his contribution had him win the Arctic Cat Lynx as the lucky rider to have his name drawn.
“I already had a sled,” he said, adding he realized the value of the sled would send six or eight more youth to camp.
So an idea came to Propp, to donate the sled back to Snowarama to use as a fundraiser, asking his wife first her thoughts.
“We talked about for less than 24-hours and decided to donate it back,” he said.
The sled, with a retail value of about $9500, is now being raffled.
“I hope it raises more than the cost of the sled,” said Propp, adding initial ticket sales suggest it will easily do that.
The draw is Nov 16 and tickets are available at SaskAbilities, Schrader’s, and Discovery Motorsports in Yorkton.
As for the upcoming 2020 Snowarama Propp said he’ll be back riding.
“Absolutely; I hope to do it as long as I can ride.”
