Bluebird skies, warm weather, and a great cause drew nearly 300 people to the second Molly Rowlee Rail Jam at Smuggler’s Notch Resort.

“It was awesome,” said organizer Paige Manning. “The response was just incredible.”

Molly Rowlee, an avid snowboarder, was five years old when she was diagnosed with lymphoma last winter. Five months later, her parents had lost her.

The Molly Fund raises money for the families of children with cancer, helping to ease some of the financial burden that comes with the disease.

Manning said approximately 100 people registered for the event, and tons more stopped by to make a donation, grab a burger, and hang out.

“The event was awesome,” said UVM junior Seth Levin, who won in the men’s division. “Paige and the Rowlee family did a fantastic job setting up this event. The barbeque was delicious and all of my friends that came had a blast.”

The event raised money through the $50 registration price and donations. Organizers also sold a variety of gear, as well as t-shirts with the Molly Fund logo.

“I think the rail jam was really fun and definitely a success,” said Laura Rogoski, a senior at UVM who won the women’s competition. “Just entering seemed like a really good thing to do, to support a good cause.”

 

Full results:

Men’s

First: Seth Levin

Second: John Murphy

Third: Charlie Shea

 

Women’s

First: Laura Rogoski

Second: Ty Walker

Third: Jessa Gilbert

 

Groms  (under 12)

First: Keegan Hofefros

Second: Nate Dugan

Third: Wyatt Shea

 

Cahunas (30 and over)

First: Ray Wells

Second: Brandon Halberstadt

Honorary third: Emmett Manning