New York, NY, February 20, 2005—The Whiteweld Foundation, dedicated to promoting the health, education, and welfare of children throughout the United States and abroad, hosted a festive weekend at New York's Windham Mountain. The event was planned to build awareness for The Whiteweld Foundation Concert Series, which raises funds on behalf of children's charities.

The Whiteweld "party tent" was set up near Windham's popular and active ski lifts, and all weekend long there was a live DJ pumping tunes, free popcorn and snack food, and raffle giveaways every hour. The public had many chances to win, and also learn more about the very successful, ongoing Concert Series that The Whiteweld Foundation sponsors. Earlier in February, Vanessa Williams took the stage at Carnegie Hall and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons performed in Sparta, New Jersey, both benefiting the survivors of the Asian tsunami disaster.

With brisk temperatures and plenty of snow, the skiers flocked to Windham and made Whiteweld's party atmosphere all the more festive. The Grand Prize, a set of skis from the European high-performance manufacturer Volkl, was won by Aaron Swedberg, a sixteen-year-old sophomore at Monsignor Donovan High School in Toms River, New Jersey. Many great ski runs are expected to follow.

Linda E. Bovino and Linda A. Bovino, members of the Board of The Whiteweld Foundation, were on hand to award the prizes and act as official hosts.

About The Whiteweld Foundation

The Whiteweld Foundation's mission is to promote the health, education, and welfare of children in our communities throughout the United States and abroad. Funds raised are distributed directly and through charitable organizations dedicated to protecting and nurturing children everywhere.