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Date: 9/5/2022
LUDLOW – Trailer Trash will be performing a benefit concert at the ELKS Ludlow Lodge 2448 on Sept. 9 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the All In: Barrier-Free Recreation’s sled hockey program.
All In: Barrier Free Recreation is a program under the Center For Human Development.
“We provide sports and recreation programs for kids and adults with disabilities. One of our biggest programs is sled hockey and we cater to kids as young as 4 to adults, I want to say our oldest player is about 60 or 65, so we’re doing this fundraiser concert for the sled hockey team,” said Program Manager Jessica Levine.
Tickets can be purchased online for $20 and at the event for $25. All proceeds will go toward purchasing sledding equipment, renting ice time and covering other costs associated with the sled hockey program. Levine said they are hoping to raise $5,000.
This is the third year the sled hockey program is hosting this event.
“It’s been pretty successful every single year. The community loves coming and learning a little bit more about sled hockey and, of course, having a good time with Trailer Trash,” said Levine. “We love this event, and it really helps us raise much-needed funds for the program.”
The sled hockey program has been one of All In: Barrier Free Recreation’s programs for over ten years. Levine said that it has grown greatly over the years and now has three teams: the Junior Team, Adult Recreation Team and the Adult Competitive Team.
Sled hockey is very similar to regular ice hockey, just played in sleds. Levine said that the teams practice, have scrimmages and play games.
“It’s just a great sport for everybody. Once they get into a sled, everyone’s on equal playing fields. It’s kind of cool seeing the little kids playing side by side with the older adults. It’s even funnier when the little kids run into the adults, smashing into their sled… It’s a great sport to see,” she said.
Other programs that All In: Barrier Free Recreation offers are rock climbing, swimming, marshal arts, fishing, kayaking and dance and movement. Levine said that anyone interested in joining these programs can visit their website or Facebook page for more information.
“Anybody can join. Even if you don’t have a disability, you are also welcome to join our programs,” she said.
Those who cannot make the Trailer Trash benefit concert are also able to donate to the sled hockey program directly on the CHD website.
“They can make any donation. Even $5 or $10 is amazing,” said Levine.
She said that she is most looking forward to showing off the sled hockey program and its team members at the event.
“I love when we can kind of show off our program. A lot of our players do come to this event and it’s nice to see the community learning a little bit more about sled hockey and how it’s an amazing sport,” said Levine.
Levine encouraged residents to come out and support the cause to help the program continue to raise funds for their adaptive athletes.
“We really try to not charge our adaptive athletes throughout the year, so events like these really help our program and keep our costs low. We like to tell people to come to our fundraisers and support our participants,” said Levine.
Those interested in learning more about the event or purchasing tickets can visit chd.org/trailertrash.