2024 Fundraising Events

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All funds raised by Taking Steps for Cancer events go to The Taking Steps for Cancer Fund, operated by Mountain Family Center


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7th Annual Spirit Polar Plunge

Gene Stover Lakefront Park
Grand Lake, Colorado

Sunday, June 23 2024

Pre-Party at Noon

Plunge at 2:30 PM

Join us for the 7th Annual Spirit Polar Plunge. It’s a gathering of fundraising teams, individuals, and volunteers that plunge into the alpine waters of Grand Lake. The Pre-Party, starting at Noon, is hosted by Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill with Live music and tacos! Competing fund raising teams, individuals, and sponsors get the opportunity to consort, grab a drink, get some food, and check out team uniforms or zany costumes before the plunge. At 2:00 the Charlie’s festivities will end and the attendees will head off to the Gene Stover Park and Grand Lake for the 2:30 Spirit Polar Plunge.

Not interested in plunging? Don’t be pressured to be a Plunger, you can be a Chicken and cheer on your team or friends.

$50 for pre-party Plungers and Chickens at Noon, Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill

Taco Buffet sponsored by Charlie’s with Live music by Mark Johnson

Space limited - Register early to join the Pre-Party fun!

$25 for 2:30 PM Plunge into Grand Lake at Gene Stover Lakefront Park

THANK YOU WESTERN RIVIERA AND CHARLIE’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL FOR SPONSORING OUR EVENT!

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Register for the Spirit Polar Plunge and the Pre-Party.

Help us with the event, we appreciate all supporters.

Want to take it up a notch after you register?

Competitive? Create a Team & declare your fundraising goal.

On a team? On your own? Submit your pledges here.

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2nd Annual views and vistas Home Tour

Grand Lake, Colorado

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Out of the Ashes! If you delight in a sense of community, join Taking Steps for Cancer’s tour of six new homes re-built after the East Troublesome fire.  This tour is your chance to meet community members and pay tribute to the families who endured the fire and stepped into a new future.  Many homes were lost but this opportunity gives you a feel for the 6 families who agreed to open their new homes for you to tour.

$60 per Ticket for the 6 home tour

Maps can be picked-up at the Grand Lake Center Parking Lot on July 13 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM with ticket presented.

Purchase Tickets from:

Judy Eberly 316-259-2503

Kris Harrold 303-619-6116

Vicky Winterscheidt 303-475-7446


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Grand Lake Golf Course
Grand Lake, Colorado

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Check-In at 8:00 AM

Shotgun at 9:00 AM

SageBrush Western Golf Tournament

Ready to take a swing, Partner? Come out for the Sagebrush Western Classic Golf Tournament.

4-Person Scramble - 3 Flights: Blind Cut 1st, 2nd, 3rd Champions

Registration includes: Green Fee, Cart Fee, Lunch, after-game Appetizers, Range Balls plus Fun Contests and chances to win great Prizes!

Registration Fees: Teams $650 or Individuals $162.50

Registrations are due by August 1, 2024 - Limited space available!

For more information contact Brenda Freeman 970-531-6841 bfreeman@LIVsothebysrealty.com

THANK YOU SAGEBRUSH BAR AND GRILL FOR SPONSORING OUR EVENT!

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Register for the Sagebrush Western Classic Golf Tournament.

Help us with the golf tournament, we appreciate all supporters.

If your company is interested in being an official event sponsor, please reach out to us!


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Daven Haven Lodge and Backstreet Steakhouse, 604 Marina Drive
Grand Lake, Colorado

Sunday, September 29, 2024

12th Annual 5k & Auction

Taking Steps for Cancer’s annual 5K and Auction is like no other in Grand County.  The opening ceremony features music and a message from a cancer survivor.  Then imagine a crisp fall morning stroll, walk, or run around beautiful Grand Lake with over 200 others showing love for someone special to them.  Along the 5K route you can read the many tribute signs purchased by family & friends for the many affected by cancer.

Following the 5K there is a luncheon provided by Carey and Greg Barnes and Grand County’s best and largest Live & Silent Auctions.  Join us for a moving inspirational day.  

Race Start: 10 AM

Silent Auction: 9 AM - 1PM

Lunch: 11:30 AM

Live Auction: Noon

Lace up and register for the 12th Annual 5k

Help us with the 5k, we appreciate all supporters!

Help us with the auction, we appreciate you!

Contact us regarding donations.


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The Gentlemen’s Club Pub Crawl

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On the weekend of the Taking Steps for Cancer 5K Run/Walk, the Grand Lake Gentlemen's Club sponsors the annual Pub Crawl in Grand Lake. At this event, Club members and friends visit local bars and brazenly approach pub patrons for donations as they are trying to enjoy a tasty libation. Last year we raised $10,796 for the Cancer Fund. Participation in the Pub Crawl is open to anyone over 21, but does require registration for the 5K Run/Walk.

Contact Michael Cornwell at 847-644-5923 for a registration form.

Restaurants, Pubs, Stop Signs, we’re everywhere…
Grand Lake, Colorado

Saturday, September 28, 2024