BRIDGTON – Shawnee Peak’s Moonlight Charity Challenge Ski-A-Thon, set for Friday, Feb. 6, will benefit Camp Sunshine, a national retreat in Casco for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

The 14th annual fundraising event will feature an afternoon and evening of skiing, snowboarding and prizes.

Participants can sign in at Shawnee Peak from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, to receive a lift ticket valid until 10 p.m. The ski-a-thon will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. with a dinner and social in Blizzard’s Pub from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 7:30.

Participants must raise a minimum of $100 in pledges a person (ski or snowboard) to participate.

Pledges can be based on per-run or a flat donation. Entry includes an event T-shirt, dinner buffet, lift ticket and gift bag. Those who raise more than $1,000 will receive event wear.

Each skier and snowboarder may take as many runs as they can. Prizes will be awarded for various age groups for most runs skied and most money earned. Age groups are 12 and under, 13 to 18 and 18 and over. Beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and riders are welcome.

Proceeds will primarily benefit Camp Sunshine and also the Shawnee Peak Adaptive Ski Program.

For additional information, visit www.shawneepeak.com.

To support Camp Sunshine, call 655-3800 or visit www.campsunshine.org.