About Our Organization
Freezing Fun For Families is a Vermont based non-profit that offers financial support to Vermont families with a child battling cancer.
Through grants, community funding, donations and world-renowned fundraisers such as The Worlds Largest Snow Softball Tournament and our annual golf tournament; Freezing Fun For Families has been able to help multiple Vermont families through some of their most trying times.
Since 2000, Freezing Fun For Families has provided financial assistance to 32 Vermont families through our World's Largest Snow Softball fundraiser, provided financial support to an additional 15 families through our Konner Drury Fund, purchased a Vermont family a new home (with the help of Fecteau Homes), and furnished a comfort room at the Central Vermont Medical Centers cancer treatment facility. In all totaling nearly $500,000.00 for Vermont families with children battling cancer.
Our organization and events are run by dedicated volunteers. We have several opportunities for you to help, whether at our golf or snow softball events, joining our board of directors or other small projects.
Board of Directors
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Chairman - Sarah Child
Sarah is a graduate of U-32 high school. Following high school, she attended Roger Williams University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Communication. Sarah has spent the past 20+ years working in healthcare administration She currently works on the Clinician Recruitment team for Pediatric Associates Family of Companies, the largest Pediatric Primary care group in the country. Previously she spent over 15 years at Central Vermont Medical Center and the University of Vermont Medical Center. Sarah lives in Barre Town with her husband Scott. Her 2 sons are graduates of Vermont Technical College and the University of New Hampshire.
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Vice-Chairman - Judy Emmons
Judy graduated from Spaulding High School in 1991, Trinity College of Vermont in 1995 with Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Accounting, and MBA from University of Phoenix in 2006. Upon graduation she began her career at National Life Group where she has held various roles for what is now known as NLG Capital ranging from Portfolio Accountant, Investment Portfolio Analyst, and Investment Cash Manager. Currently, she work in the Financial Management Group of National Life Group. Judy lives in Barre with her husband Jeremy and two children Jarrod and Jaylynn.
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Chief Financial Officer - Chad Hewitt
Chad graduated from Chelsea High School and then Castleton State College (now University) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. He began working as a staff accountant at Sullivan, Powers, and Company in Montpelier, VT directly out of college. Chad obtained his CPA license in 1995, becoming a partner of the firm in 2002. Chad provides accounting and auditing services to Municipal and Non–Profit clients as well as Tax planning and preparation services to individuals and closely held businesses. Chad is very active as the treasurer of the VT Mountaineers, a local non-profit collegiate baseball team. He is also the treasurer of the Roberts- Gould Athletic Field Fund in Chelsea where he plays baseball each Sunday during the summer. Chad lives in Barre Town hand has 2 grown children, Madison and Cooper.
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Treasurer - Cris Benoit
Cris is a Spaulding High School graduate. Following high school, Cris began working at Northfield Savings Bank and is currently the Item Processing Manager at their Berlin Facility. Cris has been in her current position for 20+ years. Previously she filled positions on the front line of the bank which included Teller, Head Teller & Customer Service Representative. She was recently recognized for 30 years of service at Northfield Savings Bank. Born and raised in Vermont; Cris currently lives in Barre. She has 2 grown children Brooke and Cole. Cris is an active member of the Barre Elks Lodge Post #1535.
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Executive Director - Corey Touchette
Born in Connecticut, Corey attended High School across the southeast, finally resettling within his deep Vermont roots. Strong family ties to Central Vermont and a drive to offer needed support to families battling childhood cancer (Corey's sister Shannon lost her battle with childhood cancer at the age of 9) led him to take the reigns of Freezing Fun For Families. His career began as a Technician for Bell Atlantic and led him to advocate as a union steward and contract negotiator for the IBEW. Corey received his degree in communications in 2006 from Vermont Technical College and Bachelor’s degree from Norwich University. He is currently the Development Officer at Norwich University. Corey resides in Barre, Vermont and has 4 sons.
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Markus Browning
Markus is a co-owner of Stone & Browning, a real estate asset management company and Granite City Capital with his business partner Reuben. He joined the Freezing Fun For Families board back in 2017 and has run the golf tournament for 5 years. Markus lives in East Montpelier with his wife Quinn and 2 dogs!
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Reuben Stone
Reuben is a graduate of the Spaulding Highschool class of 2009, and the Univesity of Southern Maine class of 2014. He is the Co-owner of Stone & Browning Property Management, which manages 1000 multifamily units around Vermont, and Granite City Capital, a private equity company focused on acquiring cash flowing multifamily assets to meet the financial goals of the companies investor base. Reuben loves to golf, and hang out with friends. He lives in East,Montpelier with his partner of 12 years, Jenna, and their dog Rugby!