Teddy Bedrossian Ski-a-Thon

Event Memorializes Former Davidson School Student to Help Fund Education Building Renovations

ELWYN, PA. – February 7, 2012 – Join the Elwyn community in hitting the slopes for a great cause.

Skiers and snowboarders will descend on Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, Pa. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 for the Teddy Bedrossian Ski-a-Thon.

The Ski-a-Thon was founded in 2011 in memory of Teddy Bedrossian, a former Elwyn Davidson School student. Teddy was an adorable, blond-haired, blue-eyed medically fragile boy with special needs. When he was born, doctors predicted he would only live to be four months old. Defying all odds, he lived to be 18 years old.  

Teddy attended the Davidson School, where he thrived for many years. His presence brought an indescribable richness to many people. Unable to talk or hear, he did this through acts of kindness and a contagious smile. Four years ago, Teddy passed away, touching the lives of so many at Elwyn and the Davidson School.

 To assist in raising funds for needed renovations at the Davidson School, Dr. Ned Bedrossian, Teddy’s father, started the event in honor of his son. The mission of the Ski-a-Thon is to enhance educational opportunities for children with special needs by helping to renovate the aging Davidson School building. This year’s goal is to raise $50,000.

The event includes a full-day lift ticket with line cutting privileges, a buffet luncheon and awards ceremony. All participants will receive an event t-shirt and a discount on rental equipment. The snow tubing park will be available for non-skiers. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the following competitions: most runs, individual and team, most funds raised, individual and team, and most creative team name.

To register for the Teddy Bedrossian Ski-a-Thon, please visit www.firstgiving.com/elwyn/teddy-bedrossian-ski-a-thon. For registration and corporate sponsorship information, please contact Anna Sofio, Elwyn Communications Coordinator, at 610-891-2606 or anna_sofio@elwyn.org.

About Elwyn

Elwyn serves approximately 13,000 people with programs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and California. For 159 years, Elwyn’s mission has remained steadfast:

Maximizing potential through personal commitment, collective talents and innovation, Elwyn supports individuals with diverse challenges in shaping distinctive, meaningful lives.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort is located in Macungie, Pa. 55 miles north of Philadelphia.

For directions and resort information, visit www.bcmountainresort.com.