Vermont
We are deeply grateful to Northfield Savings Bank for serving as our Presenting Sponsor for the 3rd Annual SHAKE YOUR BUOY Benefit. Their generous support helps us continue honoring those being challenged by cancer through the healing power of wind, water, and sail.
SBC VT's NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!
New Executive Director
Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont
Following a thoughtful search and careful deliberation by a committee comprised of SBC VT volunteers and board members, SBC VT is excited to announce that as of May 19, 2025, Kelli Shonter will become the organization’s full-time executive director.
Kelli’s resume is impressive. She has over 20 years of non-profit leadership experience. Most recently, she has been Director of Philanthropy at The King Street Center in Burlington, an organization to which she has been committed for over 15 years. Kelli received her undergraduate degree from UVM, and earned an MS from Boston University. With her husband, Chris, she is raising two teenaged children and becoming an ever more invested member of the Chittenden County community.
Four years ago, it was an invitation to a mission sail for a friend that allowed Kelli to feel in an immediate and personal way, the importance of honoring those challenged by cancer by harnessing the healing powers of wind, water and sail.
SBC VT is proud to have her at the helm
If you would like to learn more about the ways in which you may support Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kelli at kelli.sbcvt@sailbeyondcancer.org
Set sail with our new monthly
Nautical Giving Program
By becoming a monthly donor, you’re joining our special group of supporters who ensure Sail Beyond Cancer VT can consistently provide cancer respite and memorial sailing experiences.
Why Monthly Giving?
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Convenient & Flexible: Set it and forget it! Your recurring donation is automatic, but you’re always in control.
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Maximize Impact: Smaller monthly contributions add up to big results, allowing us to plan and grow with confidence.
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Sustained Support: Your generosity ensures we can continue honoring those on their cancer journeys every month of the year.
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Feel good knowing that you are making an ongoing impact for people in our community.
Together, we’ll harness the power of wind, water, and sail to bring moments of joy and peace to those who need it most. Join our Monthly Nautical Giving Program Today – Become a Monthly Donor!
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Commodore: $100 Monthly
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Captain $75 Monthly
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Navigator: $50 Monthly
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First Mate: $40 Monthly
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Bosun: $30 Monthly
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Ambassador $20 Monthly
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Crew Member: $10 Monthly
Burlington
VT
SAIL BEYOND CANCER VERMONT is our Chapter in Burlington, Vermont.
In early 2020, a with the help of a large number of dedicated volunteers in our community, we opened up our Vermont Chapter of Sail Beyond Cancer. Our name “Sail Beyond Cancer” describes clearly and immediately what it is that we do.
We are thrilled to share with you that our free 3-hour sailing excursions are in full swing and invite you to ‘come aboard’ to help all those in our community who are being challenged by cancer by:
Honoring those challenged by cancer
by harnessing
the healing powers of wind, water, and sail
