PHOTOS: Jane-A-Thon raises nearly $400,000 at Winter Park Resort fundraiser
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On March 7, skiers and snowboarders with bright orange helmets — some in costumes — carved down the slopes at Winter Park Resort.
These were participants of Jane-A-Thon, a fundraiser for Invest In Kids. The nonprofit works to improve the health and well-being of Colorado children and families.
This year, 341 participants raised $365,777 during the Jane-A-Thon event. Families, friends and corporate sponsors received prizes for the most money raised as well as prizes in the costume contest. This year, the format was changed to a one-day event, but the “the support we received remained as strong as ever,” according to Invest In Kids President and CEO Lisa Hill.
“A sincere thank you to our sponsors, donors, staff and the (Jane-a-Thon) committee for their invaluable contributions that made this event a success,” Hill wrote in an email.
Grand County benefits from two of the nonprofit’s programs. The first provides early learning and family education in child care centers and elementary schools. The second is available for mothers who are giving birth for the first time and are experiencing economic hardship. A registered nurse helps guide women through their journey of motherhood.
Fundraising winners:
- Most money raised by an individual: Bill Munn from Nelnet
- Most number of gifts by an individual: Kyra Sammis from Trustpilot
- Most money raised by a team: Hyder Construction
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The staff members of Invest in Kids are pictured at their booth next to the Challenger lift March 7.
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The corporate group Hyder Construction raised the most money for Invest in Kids.
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The Jane-A-Thon costume contest is a favorite tradition among participants. Spiderman, Captain America and other winners gathered for a photo at the event on March 7, 2025.
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Participants received special Jane-A-Thon helmet covers to make them easily visible on the mountain. The fundraiser took place on March 7 on the Mary Jane side of Winter Park Resort.
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Jane-A-Thon participants enjoyed a day on the slopes at Mary Jane on March 7, 2025. The event raised funds for Invest in Kids, a nonprofit that benefits families.
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