A Hoard of Santa Skiiers Bring Joy and Laughter to Fundraising Event

Newry, ME —  Santa and his helpers hit the ski slopes to spread some holiday cheer on Sunday.  All told, a mob of 150 right jolly ol' elves hopped on skis and snowboards for the 16th annual Skiing Santas fundraising event at Sunday River ski resort.  The event serves as a festive kickoff to the holiday season.  "It's really fun because everyone is a little wild and crazy," said Catherine Bolender, 53, of Waterboro, who's been participating for about a dozen years. "It's a fun, festive event." Resort officials say the event raised a little more than $3,000 for the Sunday River Community Fund, a local charity.  www.fundraising-ideas.org