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When more than 2,000 people gather at the starting line dressed in costumes of all shades of pink and wearing snowshoes, it's a sight to see, said Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer event chairwoman and breast cancer survivor Joan Davids.
“It's the spirit and enthusiasm and the feeling of warmth at the event,” she said. “People come in wonderful costumes, and no matter what the weather is, people seem to have a smile on their face. Whether from Summit County or beyond, people come with their team, their friends and their family.”
Registration is open for the March 3 snowshoe walk and race event that takes place at the Frisco Nordic Center, and spots are filling fast, Davids said.
Max capacity is 2,300 people so as to not make the trails too crowded. Organizers had to close registration early the past two years, so registration wasn't available the day of.
“The weekend will be packed full of fun, from the Pink Party at the Best Western in town the evening prior to the Romp to the pancake breakfast and live entertainment the morning of the event,” said Stephanie Yankeh, marketing events manager for the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series, which now includes nine events and has raised $1.8 million since its start. “We are looking forward to our Romp participants once again creating a sea of pink feather boas and tutus around the Nordic center as we come together to stomp out breast cancer one snowshoe step at a time!”
With the event in its 10th year, Davids has set the loose goal for every participant to raise $10 from 10 friends or family members, adding up to $100 per participant.
A California woman, Jill Oberdorf, has been the top fundraiser for eight years, raising $6,255 last year alone. “B” Casapulla, a Summit County woman, came in third for fundraising last year with $2,877. In its nine years in Summit County, the event has raised just short of $750,000.
“We all know at least one if not several people who have gone through that disease,” Davids said, pointing out that the effects of breast cancer are felt throughout the social layers of the world. “Every dollar is just so important. I don't want these large numbers to scare anyone away.”
The money raised goes to the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, but a granting process means money comes back to Summit County. Several years ago, the organization helped fund the digital mammography machine in the county, and supports the community care clinic's provisions for underserved and uninsured women on an annual basis.
Davids noted that registration, which goes up after today from $27 to $37 and $42 on event day (it's less for kids), mostly goes toward putting on the event. That means fundraising beyond the registration amount is important.
“The registration gets you to the starting line and your fundraising helps us get closer to the cures,” Davids said, adding, “My target is everyone having a wonderful time and wanting to come back next year.”
“Everybody's there for the same reason, and that's for the awareness of breast cancer, and the hope that our children and grandchildren won't need to be going through this disease,” Davids said.
“It's the spirit and enthusiasm and the feeling of warmth at the event,” she said. “People come in wonderful costumes, and no matter what the weather is, people seem to have a smile on their face. Whether from Summit County or beyond, people come with their team, their friends and their family.”
Registration is open for the March 3 snowshoe walk and race event that takes place at the Frisco Nordic Center, and spots are filling fast, Davids said.
Max capacity is 2,300 people so as to not make the trails too crowded. Organizers had to close registration early the past two years, so registration wasn't available the day of.
“The weekend will be packed full of fun, from the Pink Party at the Best Western in town the evening prior to the Romp to the pancake breakfast and live entertainment the morning of the event,” said Stephanie Yankeh, marketing events manager for the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series, which now includes nine events and has raised $1.8 million since its start. “We are looking forward to our Romp participants once again creating a sea of pink feather boas and tutus around the Nordic center as we come together to stomp out breast cancer one snowshoe step at a time!”
With the event in its 10th year, Davids has set the loose goal for every participant to raise $10 from 10 friends or family members, adding up to $100 per participant.
A California woman, Jill Oberdorf, has been the top fundraiser for eight years, raising $6,255 last year alone. “B” Casapulla, a Summit County woman, came in third for fundraising last year with $2,877. In its nine years in Summit County, the event has raised just short of $750,000.
“We all know at least one if not several people who have gone through that disease,” Davids said, pointing out that the effects of breast cancer are felt throughout the social layers of the world. “Every dollar is just so important. I don't want these large numbers to scare anyone away.”
The money raised goes to the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, but a granting process means money comes back to Summit County. Several years ago, the organization helped fund the digital mammography machine in the county, and supports the community care clinic's provisions for underserved and uninsured women on an annual basis.
Davids noted that registration, which goes up after today from $27 to $37 and $42 on event day (it's less for kids), mostly goes toward putting on the event. That means fundraising beyond the registration amount is important.
“The registration gets you to the starting line and your fundraising helps us get closer to the cures,” Davids said, adding, “My target is everyone having a wonderful time and wanting to come back next year.”
“Everybody's there for the same reason, and that's for the awareness of breast cancer, and the hope that our children and grandchildren won't need to be going through this disease,” Davids said.
