Thanks to the incredible generosity of you, the people of the Estes Valley, this year’s Crowns for the Care campaign raised an amazing $133,497.36, a new Crowns for the Care record, to help fund cancer screenings for under and uninsured residents of the Estes Valley.

The women competing for the title of Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo weren’t just in it for the crown, they were fighting for early detection, access to care, and the health of our neighbors. And wow, did they deliver!

From bake sales and bowling nights to lemonade stands and bunco and live concerts, the fundraising creativity was as dazzling as the sequins on a rodeo sash. The theme, “We Choose Detection in 2025,” was carried through every fundraiser, every dollar given, and every conversation sparked about the importance of catching cancer early.

Congratulations to our candidates, Pam Dickinson, Niki Gassmann, Kayla Lynott, Jennifer Beck, Jenn Hardin, Alaina Smith, Pam Leitner, Kelly Kessler, and Iryna Irkliienko!

This year’s crowned champion, Pam Leitner, brought in an outstanding $23,030.11! Close on her heels were Alaina Smith with $22,859.00, and Niki Gassmann with $22,686.20. What a close campaign! All three ladies broke the previous record for individual Crowns for the Care fundraising.Estes Park businesses certainly showed up in style for the annual Paint Estes Pink decorating contest! A huge thank you to all who participated in painting the town pink with ribbons, lights, and signs. This year’s winners are Bank of Estes Park for Large Business Winner and Stuffed for Small Business Winner.

Over the years, Crowns for the Care has helped purchase vital equipment like 3D mammography and needle-guided ultrasound. This year marked a shift in focus: instead of buying machines, the candidates raised money to eliminate financial barriers to screening.

Whether you donated, decorated, dressed in pink, or cheered on your favorite candidate, thank you for standing with Estes Park Health Foundation in the fight for early detection and equitable access to care.

The Estes Park Health Foundation thanks every donor, volunteer, and supporter who made this campaign a record-breaking success. Because of you, more people in our community will have access to the life-saving power of early diagnosis.

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages, and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about their initiatives, volunteer or give, please contact them at GiveToEPH.org//donate or 970-577-4370.