More than 120 snowboarders will converge at Whitefish Mountain Resort on March 21-22 for the annual Nate Chute races to benefit the NC Foundaiton.

While the banked slalom and boardercross races are still weeks away, competitors are being asked to get involved now with fundraising efforts.

Organizers are using the Crowdrise crowd sourcing website with the goal of rasing $10,000.

In 2013, racers raised $7,000 using Crowdrise.  

NC board member Jason Forrest says joining the Crowdrise campaign is a great way to have an impact on educating kids about the risk of youth suicide.

The NC Foundation is a Whitefish nonprofit focused on reducing suicides among young Montanans.

Currently, the NC Foundation funds the voluntary Student Assistance Programs in the Whitefish and Columbia Falls school districts. They also sponsor the Youth Suicide Prevention Program which provides counseling services to suicidal youth.

To donate, visit online at www.crowdrise.com/NateChute2015.

To learn more about the NC Foundation visit www.natechutefoundation.org.