The 11th Annual Jane-A-Thon Breaks All Records!

Who knew fundraising could be this much fun?  On March 5th and 6th, the 11th Annual Jane-A-Thon broke all previous participation records with nearly 200 skiers.  Each of these skiers committed to raising a minimum of $125, with all proceeds benefiting Invest in Kids' research-based, proven health and education programs for low-income children and families. 

All participants received admission to an après-ski party jam-packed with food, beer, and prizes.  In addition to skiing fluffy powder in the gorgeous Colorado sunshine, every participant had the opportunity to be tracked by flaik, this year's Black Diamond sponsor.  Teams and individuals competed from 9am-2pm in the flaik Vertical Feet Challenge, which measured total individual and team vertical for the day, as well as top speed. 

On Friday, Currey Cornelius took home the grand prize for most vertical feet with an astonishing 25,365' for the day.  In the team competition, a group of 4 from AIMCO took home the prize with an average of 18,728' per skier.  Top speed went to Bret Fischer, a former competitive skier, with a blazing 51.3 mph.  To view all of the results, please visit http://www.flaik.com/#/events/details/19 and select "Jane-A-Thon Corporate Day Results."

On Saturday, individuals, families, and kids took part in the traditional Saturday Jane-A-Thon.  This year, a private bus with food and drink chauffeured participants to and from the mountain.  Vertical feet and team competitions were also held.  Most vertical feet went to Allen SooHoo (24,990'), with his team - Denver Boarding Coalition - also taking home the team vertical and most money raised prizes!  Top speed went to Brady Hattery (46.4mph).  To view all of the results, please visit http://www.flaik.com/#/events/details/25 and select "Jane-A-Thon Public Day Results."

Most importantly, we raised over $45,000 for Invest in Kids' proven programs.  Thank you, participants and sponsors, for giving Colorado's most vulnerable kids access to the most highly researched and effective prevention programs in the country!

Special Thanks To...

Our event co-chairs, Jennifer Rudolph and Eric Hilty, as well as our Jane-A-Thon steering committee (Carl Corns, Meg Enderby, Michaella Gallina, Brian Hoffman, Jenna Katz, Josh Menne, Katie McElroy, Brian Pavlak, Josh Rudolph, and Bo Vongsakoun) and all of our amazing volunteers!

Grand Prizes

Each year, grand prizes are awarded to our top 3 fundraisers.  In 2010, those prizes included:

• A Dream Week in Denver: Perfect for hosting out of town guests, this package includes a week's lodging in a gorgeous, newly renovated home in Bonnie Brae, tickets to events and venues all over town, restaurant gift certificates, use of two cruiser bikes, and more.  The perfect way to bring in family and friends, put them up in a gorgeous home, and give them the week of their dreams!  Eligible for two adult guests only.
• Brand New Skis and Bindings: Christy Sports has generously donated brand new skis and bindings to the Jane-A-Thon.  The winner of this prize will be able to choose from any ski and binding combination in stock at any Christy's shop in the state. 
• Dinner Out for a Year: Always a participant favorite, this prize includes gift certificates to 12 of Denver's hottest restaurants (one per month for a year).