When Chris Burge died of non smoking lung cancer, her friends at Miramont Lifestyle Fitness and in the tennis community reacted. They created the Chris Burge Tennis Classic to raise funds and awareness for the disease. Recently they realized that even though this was a great event, not everyone plays tennis, but it seemed like everyone wanted to take part.

As a result, Colorado Moves to End Cancer was born. Colorado Moves to End Cancer is a week full of events where participants have multiple opportunities to move, share their stories about how cancer has touched them personally, and raise funds for two instrumental organizations. Through the event, Miramont Cares, will be giving back to the UCHealth Cancer Center and the non-smoking lung cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Events to participate in throughout the week include bowling, CrossFit, climbing wall, cycling, running, tennis, yoga,and Zumba. Plus, a breakfast event and cocktail party including our signature live and silent auctions. I spoke with Linda Smith and Casey from Miramont, and they explained to me how the Tennis Classic became Colorado Moves to End Cancer, what events are going to be happening and how non members of Miramont can take part.

Here is the schedule.

Sunday, September 14th

1-4 p.m. Bowling at Chipper’s Lanes

Sunday, September 14th through Saturday, September 20th

Run-A-Thon at all Clubs

Monday, September 15th through Friday, September 19th

Scavenger Hunt in Centerra

Thursday, September 18th

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tennis Kick Off (Bidding Starts on Pros)

Friday, September 19th

5:30-7:30 p.m. Chris Burge Tennis Classic Tennis Clinics at Miramont South

7:30-8:30 p.m. Pro-Exhibition Match

7:45-9:15 p.m. Late Night Yoga Party

Saturday, September 20th

7:40 a.m. – 5 p.m. CrossFit (Registration at 7 a.m., After Party 5-6 p.m.)

8:30-11:30 a.m. Breakfast at Miramont South Café

9-4 p.m. Chris Burge Tennis Classic Pro-Am Match at Miramont South

9 -11 a.m. Outdoor Spinning Marathon at Miramont South Pool

10:30 a.m.- Noon Zumba at Miramont South

12:30-4:30 p.m. Climbing Wall Comp. (Registration at 11:30 a.m. + 12:30-3:30 p.m. Competition + 4-4:30 Finals + 4:30-6:30 After Party)

6-9 p.m. Cocktail Party at Miramont South Pool

 

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