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You get to dress up, preferably in PINK

You will hear many heartwarming stories from survivors

You can participate in Pink Vail AND be a volunteer

Have fun while helping your community

As a survivor it was great sharing stories with other survivors.”

-Pink Vail Volunteer“

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for pink vail is AWESOME!

All the money raised from Pink Vail STAYS LOCAL

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Meet other volunteers

Be a part of something bigger than yourself

VOLUNTEER THANK YOU GIFT!

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Pink Vail signature hat for every volunteer

where does the MONEY GO?

Thousands Of patients participated in Group Snowshoes, Cooking Demos, Art & Pottery Classes, Hikes, Events and Educational Lectures

2,768 Fitness Sessions

423 Nutrition Consultations

16 Patients have participated in the Slim for Survival program

450 Wellness and Exercise Classes(meditation, tai chi, Pilates, yoga, stretch and relax, restorative yoga)

583 Counseling Sessions

525 Massage, Reiki and Acupuncture Sessions

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Since 2012, Pink Vail has raised over $3.1 million to benefit all patients at Shaw Cancer Center through enhancements to patient care and underwriting our Spirit of Survival program.

Thanks to our volunteers, all Shaw patients have access to our Spirit of Survival program, which provides a variety of complementary patient support services that are not typically covered by insurance but dramatically improve their quality of life.

“The best part of Pink Vail is the camaraderie of everyone joining forces for a significant cause.”

-Pink Vail Volunteer

In 2016, the Spirit of Survival program provided patients with:

Volunteer is a BIG wordThe word volunteer has a much bigger and broader meaning than just giving a few hours of your time. Pink Vail started as an idea in 2012 and is now the world’s biggest ski day to conquer cancer. Your contribution helps make a patient’s life after their diagnosis better. We can’t put this event on and affect so many people without the 350+ volunteers that help us make this day magical. THANK YOU!

A little bit of time. Huge rewards.The smiles you see will melt your heart. The stories from survivors and family members will touch you long after the event is over. Not only is Pink Vail a fundraiser but it is also a day to unite with family and friends to honor survivors and those we have lost.

Uniting people from all over the worldPink Vail raises funds to ease the pains of cancer treatment and supports survivorship programming for patients at Shaw Cancer Center in Edwards, CO. This event raises awareness throughout Colorado, the country and the globe, uniting the many people touched by cancer who share a common love for skiing and snowboarding. We have volunteers who plan their vacations for Pink Vail, coming from as far as California and South Carolina. 25% of our participants come from 46 states. Pink Vail even reaches overseas with donations coming in from Switzerland, New Zealand, and Canada.

Volunteer with passionThere is nothing more exciting than spending the day with a bunch of excited people dressed in PINK! Pink Vail brings

people together. Each of us has a connection with cancer and we want to give back. That passion of giving back runs deep in our volunteers.

The whole (volunteer) experience was fantastic. Being at the top of the mountain and experiencing a community of people coming together was inspiring and overwhelming.

-Pink Vail Volunteer

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“I came to Vail on vacation 5 years ago and happened upon Pink Vail. Now every year I fly back from Chicago to volunteer for the event.”

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InteractionTalk to people! You are volunteering to help in whatever area you are working. Be outgoing, friendly and helpful!

NurtureTake time to listen to participants talk about loved ones who have fought cancer. There are many heartwarming stories—enjoy them!

AccommodatingPink Vail participants have helped us raised millions of dollars for Shaw and our patients - please help them in any way possible. If you don’t know the answer to a question, then ask a captain or someone in charge.

IndividualEvery individual has a story of why he/she loves Pink Vail, including our sponsors, participants and volunteers.

LaughterIt makes the heart smile and adds fun to your day! It is also contagious!! Use it often.

The best part (of Pink Vail) is that you know exactly where the money goes—to a terrific program that will someday touch everyone’s lives.”

-Pink Vail Volunteer

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ProfessionalismThis is a fun event, but the Pink Vail participants are our guests. You are out there representing Shaw Cancer Center for the day. Please be respectful and professional when interacting with our event guests.

KindPlease be kind and considerate to all Pink Vail participants and volunteers. Every volunteer is a Pink Vail ambassador and should be available to answer questions and help direct folks.

ValuableEach and every one of you is valuable to Pink Vail. We could not host this event without your efforts, talents and smiles!