How do I register? 

• Go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/jane-a-thon-2026/ and click “Register Now”  

• OR – You can search for your team’s page and click “Join our Team” 

• • If you are a part of a sponsor team, ask your team champion if there are promo codes available for free registration.  
• Answer all registration questions. You do not need to create an account, but if you want to make any changes to your fundraising page, you need to create an account and password.  

My family member would like to register – how does that work?  

• Each participant must register and create their own fundraising page – even children.  

• Your company determines if you are able to use promo codes for people other than employees.  

What if I need to change my registration type?  

• Contact Julie Fuller ()  

What if I register, but now can’t attend the event? 

• As a courtesy, please let us know if your plans change so we can adjust our numbers. 

• As the event is a fundraiser, we cannot give refunds. 

What if I don’t ski or snowboard?  

• There are other ways to enjoy the event without skiing or snowboarding:  

• • Sign up for the snowshoe guided tour (includes snowshoe rental). 

• • Come up with your team and hang out in the Mary Jane Lodge or the Challenger Lot Tent.  

• • Volunteer: We have limited volunteer opportunities that are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Julie Fuller for opportunities. Training will be provided prior to the event.  
• Register to fund raise only.  

What if I don’t have skis or a snowboard? 

• A LIMITED number of free daily rentals will be available on a first come, first served basis. Once you’ve registered, reach out to Julie ()  to get more information and secure your spot. 

How will I find out the most up-to-date information about the event? 

• We will utilize a texting platform to push out event details. We will only use these texts to alert you to updated event information. We will not sell or share your phone number or use it for any other purpose.  

How do I get people to donate to my page? 

• Share your fundraising page link on your social media, send to family, friends, co-workers.  
• Create a personal email letting people know why you’re raising money, and that their gift will go directly to supporting nearly 14,000 kids and families across Colorado. 
• You will be alerted when someone donates a gift to your page!   

How much money do I need to raise? 

• Everyone attending the event must raise a minimum of $250. 

• There are perks for raising more including early ups ($500+) and chances to win fabulous prizes at the Apres-Ski Event. 
• If you arrive at the event without meeting the fundraising minimum, you will be asked to pay the difference at check-in. 

Can gifts be split between multiple participants?  

• No. Each gift must be donated on one participant’s page at a time.  

A gift was accidentally given to the wrong person or on the team page. 

• Julie Fuller can move gifts on the back end  

What if someone wants to give a gift with a check, Donor Advised Fund (DAF), or other means?  

• Ask the donor to indicate who they are supporting.  

• Let Julie know that an alternative gift is coming in and if possible what platform it is from. 

• Gifts from DAFs are not allowed, by law, to be used to meet your own (or your family member’s) fundraising minimum. They can be used to donate to other’s pages or donated to your own page once the minimum is amount is reached from other sources. Contact Robyn with any questions ().  

• All confirmed gifts will be added to your fundraising page.  

Are all gifts tax-deductible?  

• If you donate to your own fundraising page, amounts over $190 (fair market value) are tax deductible.  

• Any other gifts to your page or donated to other’s pages are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.  

• Everyone who donates will receive a thank you email with tax information.  

• Registration fees are not tax deductible.  

What about matching gifts?  

• Matching gifts are a large part of our event fundraising total, so please apply for a company match if it’s available - to double your impact! 

• On the event website, you can check a box to indicate to us that the gift can be matched. You will receive a receipt from your gift that can be used to apply for the match from your company.  

• Once you receive confirmation that the match has been accepted, send a copy (or screenshot) to Julie and she will credit your page on the back end.  

What if my boss or company wants to donate or is covering my minimum? 

• There is an option for a “company gift” on the donation page.  

• Let Robyn and Julie know if the company will be covering the minimum fundraising for participants.  

 

Event Details

• The event is held on the Mary Jane side of Winter Park Resort. The address for the Mary Jane Lodge is Bridger Ct, Winter Park, CO 80482 

• Check weather conditions and give yourself plenty of time to arrive. Be aware of the Colorado traction law (https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw). 

• Consider carpooling as parking can be difficult.  

• We suggest parking at the Utah Junction (C Lot) which is closest to the Challenger Lift and a short walk/ski from the Mary Jane Base Lodge.  

• The free shuttle bus can take you from town or other parking lots to the Mary Jane Base.  

Is there another way to get up to Winter Park besides driving? 

• Amtrak’s Winter Park Express ski train is an option, but you will need to make your own reservations.  

• Trains depart Denver Union Station at 7 a.m., arriving at Winter Park Resort Base area  by 9:11 a.m. Return trip leaves Winter Park at 4:35 p.m., arriving at Denver’s Union Station by 7:05 p.m. - It will be your responsibility to make your way from the main Winter Park Base, to the Mary Jane Base and back for check-in and the Après-Ski Event. Tickets start at $9 for adults and $4.50 for kids, and are on sale now on the Amtrak website. 

What time does check in start?  

• Check in starts at 7:00 am at the Mary Jane Base Lodge – 3rd floor.  

• Early-Ups start at 8:00 am (for those raising $500+) 

• Regular lifts start at 9:00 am  

What if I have an IKON pass, do I need to check in?  

• You need to check in if you are participating in early ups and/or line skips.  

• When you check in you will receive your SWAG and breakfast (served until about 10am) 

Do you provide food?  

• Breakfast burritos and sandwiches, and coffee will be provided from 7:00-10:00 am at the 3rd floor of the Mary Jane Base Lodge.  

• Lunch is on your own.  

• Snacks and drinks will be available during the Apres-Ski event.  

• The 2nd floor of the Mary Jane Base has a cafeteria with food and drink options for purchase throughout the day. 

What are the SKI/SNOWBOARD competitions? 

• There are 3 categories you can compete in during the day. You can find out more information at check in. There will be prizes drawn for those completing one of these categories: 

• • Complete all Bump/Mogul Runs 

• • Complete all Blue/Black Runs 

• • Complete all Green Runs 

What if my team wants to do a tailgate for lunch?  

• Space for get togethers in the Challenger Lot are first-come, first-served. 

Where is the Jane-A-Thon tent? 

• The event tent will be next to the Challenger Lift. 

• Stop by during the day to grab a bottle of water, granola bar and say hi to IIK staff and supporters. Staff and volunteers will be at the tent from approximately 9am-2pm. 

• Tent staff is available to assist with any issues or questions that arise during the day. 

What time is the Apres-Ski Event?  

• The Apres-Ski event begins at around 3:00 pm. Details to be provided closer to the event.  

Do I have to attend the Apres-Ski Event?  

• The Apres-Ski event is not mandatory, however, it is a fun way to celebrate the event, recognize our top fundraisers, and win prizes (must be present to win prize drawings).  

What will you be awarding prizes for at the Apres-Ski Event? 

• We will be awarding MANY prizes including: 

• • Most money raised by an individual 

• • Largest number of gifts received by an individual 

• • Highest average amount raised by a whole team 

• • One winner for each of the ski/snowboard contests 

• • LOTS of drawings for other prizes (must be present to win) 

• • Exclusive drawings for those raising $500+ (must be present to win) 

• • Best photo taken by a participant at the event 

• • Prizes will be revealed closer to the event. 

Will my company have reserved seating at the Apres-Ski Event?  

• Since our event has grown so much in the past few years, we are unable to reserve tables except for our highest level sponsors. Other tables will be first-come, first-served. You are welcome to leave all of your personal items at the MJ Lodge while you are skiing (IIK staff will be in the lodge all day). 

• I saw people taking photos during the event, can I see them? 

• Yes! IIK staff and a professional photographer will be taking photos all day. We will share them after the event.  

• We will also be promoting a photography contest during the day. Stay tuned for more information about that!  

• I had a great time – how can I share my thoughts? 

• There will be a QR code shared after the event with a survey. Please complete the survey so that we can continue to make this event better every year!