Shawnee Mountain Hosts 10th Pink Fundraiser for Cancer

Shawnee Mountain became a sea of pink once again as hundreds gathered for the 10th annual Paint the Mountain Pink fundraiser. The decade-long tradition transforms the Pennsylvania ski resort into a beacon of hope for those battling cancer.

Participants donned pink gear from head to toe as they hit the slopes. The event has become a beloved community tradition, drawing families who've been touched by cancer and supporters eager to make a difference.

The fundraiser supports cancer patients and research, though specific beneficiaries vary each year. What started as a small gathering has grown into one of the region's most anticipated winter charity events.

Cancer survivors often take honorary first runs down the mountain. Their presence reminds everyone why the community shows up year after year, regardless of weather or slope conditions.

Why This Inspires

Ten years represents something powerful in the fight against cancer. A decade of community members choosing hope over fear, action over apathy. The pink-covered mountain serves as a visible reminder that no one fights alone.

The event proves that celebrating survivors and supporting patients doesn't require grand gestures. Sometimes it just takes a community willing to show up, wear pink, and spend a day on the slopes together.

This year's turnout suggests the tradition will continue for many more decades to come.