Tim Ziegler is a father, husband and friend to so many. Maybe his most important job though is that of teacher. Tim has taught science at Stowe High School for over twenty years and he has made a meaningful impact on generations of students and their families. He is/was not only their teacher, but their mentor, confident and friend when they needed guidance and support. Add to that full-time teacher job that of soccer coach, food drive organizer, Christmas gift collector for the needy, Thanksgiving meal server, the list goes on and on. He is the man with a huge heart in and out of the classroom.

And then nearly two years ago, that heart decided it was worn out. Specifically, Tim was diagnosed with Cardiac Sarcoidosis, a degenerative disease that requires him to have a heart transplant. Currently recovering from LVAD surgery in Boston, Tim is unable to work and will need months of hospitalization and daily medications that will run into the thousands of dollars while he waits for a donor heart. The deductible after insurance will be over $200,000. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up and the response has been phenomenal.

But more is still needed, so this Saturday, April 9th, merchants throughout Stowe will participate in Shop ‘till You Drop for Tim. Participating businesses will offer 10% or more of the day’s sales to the fund to support Tim and his care. From exercise classes, to shopping, to restaurants, to entertainment options, the types of activities and ways one can be involved are numerous. Bouquets of red balloons will be flying outside participating businesses all day, an easy way to see the merchants that are giving and a great visual testament to the community’s love of Tim. Practically every shop is having a spectacular sale and we would love everyone in Northern Vermont and beyond to come to town on Saturday the 9th, not only for Tim and his family, but to support Stowe and these wonderful merchants. So come out yourself but also bring some friends and enjoy the day together.

Please support these merchants as they give all Saturday to help Tim and his family:

The Body Lounge
Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens
Decisions
Laughing Moon Chocolates
Cork Wine Bar & Market
Salon Salon
In Company Clothing
Piecasso
Sunset Bar & Grill
Plate
Robert Paul Galleries
Well Heeled
Stowe Wine and Cheese
Shaws General Store
Stowe Craft Gallery
The Design Center
Yampu Tours
Once Upon a Time Toys
VonBargens Jewelers
Green Envy
Yellow Turtle
Bumblebell
The Bistro at Ten Acres
The Yoga Barn - 9:00 class
Michaels on the Hill
Idletyme Brewery
Elements at Stoweflake Spa
JoMotion - 8:30 class at HS
Stowe Bowl
Studio 108 - 9:00 class
The Green Mountain Inn (rooms on Saturday)
The Whip
McCarthys
Bear Pond Books
Cafe on Main
Stowe Mercantile
The Boutique
Rimrocks
AJs Ski and Sport
PK Coffee
Styles Salon
Pinnacle Ski and Sports and Inner Bootworks
Sushi Yoshi
Doc Ponds
Fine Wine Cellars
Bikram Yoga Stowe - 9:00 a.m. class

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