About 2025 Moonlight Challenge
Join us on Friday, February 7th for a fun impactful evening under the snowflakes at the 2025 Maine Children’s Cancer Program Moonlight Challenge Jubilee at Pleasant Mountain.
Grab your coziest winter gear and get ready for an unforgettable evening of racing, music, and community! This year, we’re celebrating over a decade of making a difference under the moonlit skies for children battling cancer and blood disorders. We can’t wait to see you there!
Event Highlights:
🏂 Giant Slalom Race: Feel the thrill of the crisp winter air as you race down moonlit slopes! Whether you’re competing solo or as part of a team of four, the Moonlight Challenge delivers excitement, camaraderie, and a dash of friendly competition—all in support of an incredible cause.
🎿 Après-Ski Party: When the slopes wind down, the celebration heats up at our spirited Après-Ski Party:
- Hearty Dinner to refuel and warm up.
- Live Music by The Wintery Mix—cool vibes, warm beats, and a great time!
- Dancing & Laughter to celebrate the impact we’re making together.
🏆 Awards Ceremony: Celebrate top racers, outstanding fundraisers, and everyone who embraced the challenge. With prizes, accolades, and ultimate bragging rights, it’s a moment you won’t want to miss!
Why Participate? When you join the Moonlight Challenge, you’re not just racing—you’re making a profound difference for children and families in our community battling cancer and blood disorders. Your efforts directly contribute to funding essential programs, research, and support services that make a tangible difference in their lives.
How to get involved: Register today and lock in your spot for this snow-filled adventure and start fundraising to make a difference! Whether you're a seasoned skier, a snowboarding enthusiast, or just someone eager to support a worthy cause, there's a place for you at the Moonlight Challenge.
Online Auction: Whether or not you plan to join us at the mountain, be sure to check out our online auction to bid on unique getaways, Maine-made goodies, gift cards to local restaurants and breweries, and more! Visit https://www.32auctions.com/MLC2025 to Bid and Browse today!
Let's make the 2025 Moonlight Challenge Jubilee the best one yet and together, we can make a lasting impact for the children cared for at MCCP!
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Meet our Slalom Superstar, Ben!
On August 8, 2024, Ben received news that would forever change his life—something no teenager or anyone ever expects to hear. Coming off a summer of traveling through Europe and spending time with friends, it was unimaginable to learn he had cancer. What started as a small mass, initially believed to be an enlarged lymph node, was revealed through a biopsy and scans to be cancer that had spread throughout his body and into his bones.
As a lifelong athlete, Ben was faced with a future full of questions. Would he be able to walk, run, swim, or even play basketball again?
However, from the moment Ben and his family met with Dr. Kastle and the MCCP team, they felt supported and equipped to face the challenges ahead. Ben describes MCCP as a place where he not only found the best medical care but also a second family—one filled with kindness, joy, and unwavering support. The team’s ability to adapt treatment to each individual, both medically and emotionally, gave Ben the strength to keep pushing forward.
“During my time at MCCP, I feel like I’ve become part of a bigger community—one I’m so lucky to have been introduced to,” Ben shares. “Though the circumstances that brought me there were less than ideal, I can’t imagine my life or my story without them.”
Today, Ben is back to doing the things he loves, including hitting the slopes at Pleasant Mountain. He’s living proof of the resilience and courage that define MCCP kids—and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate his story at this year’s Moonlight Challenge.
