Aspen nonprofit Pathfinders marked a major milestone of supporting people facing cancer, serious illness, grief, and loss with a sold-out 25th Anniversary Luncheon at Angelo’s in Aspen on August 5, raising more than $1 million for its programs.
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- Pathfinders’ 25th Anniversary Luncheon at Angelo’s on August 4 brought together an incredible community of supporters. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
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- Liesl Missbrenner, Lili Missbrenner, Allison Daily and Jennifer DuBrul. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
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- Lucy Tremols, Mona Look-Mazza, and Barbara Lee. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
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- Doug and Rebecca Leibinger, Nina Furakawa, Steve Dine, and Beth Mobilian. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
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- Tina Staley, Susan Crown, and Allison Daily. May Selby photo / Courtesy photo.
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- Sunni Simpson McBride, Paula Eaton, and Sophie Schlumberger. May Selby photo / Courtesy photo.
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- Sherman Harris, Bob Fanch, John Sarpa, Beth Mobilian and Rebecca Mirsky. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
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- Robin Van Domelen, Nancy Magoon, and Diana Lane. May Selby / Courtesy photo.
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- Keynote speaker Chris Lane, President and CEO of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
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- Zach and Francesca Mobilian. Patrick Rios / Courtesy photo.
“This anniversary was about so much more than celebrating 25 years,” said Executive Director Allison Daily. “It was a powerful reminder of what this community makes possible… We are profoundly grateful.”
The program featured a conversation between Daily and Chris Lane, President and CEO of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, plus a live auction and paddle raise led by John Sarpa.
The celebration was as much a look forward as it was a look back. Pathfinders steadfastly continues to provide compassionate emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to a community that has come to rely on it during some of life’s most difficult chapters.
Beyond the fundraising, the luncheon paid tribute to the two women whose vision made Pathfinders possible in the first place: founders Tina Staley and Kristin MacDermott. Twenty-five years ago, the pair set out to build a more compassionate model of support for people confronting cancer, serious illness, and loss — one rooted in connection rather than clinical distance.
That founding vision, organizers noted, remains at the heart of everything Pathfinders does today. Jennifer DuBrul and Glenda Greenwald served as co-chairs of the celebration, and the organization singled out their leadership as instrumental to the event’s success. A group of hosts — including Angelo’s, Costa Palmas, EKS Events, Larry Fink, Melony and Adam Lewis, and Tony and Mona Mazza — helped anchor the event, while a roster of benefactors and patrons contributed additional support.
Benefactors included Judy and Robert Mann, Meridian Jewelers, Mary Scanlan, Elizabeth Slossberg and Jeff Posey, and Tina Staley and Harris Sherman. Patrons included Isa Catto and Daniel Shaw, Chalet Alpina, Ernie and Lacy Frywald, Craig and Mariah Morris, Sashae Floral Arts & Gifts, Beth Mobilian, Donna and Elliot Slade, and Lorrie Winnerman and Lonna Stolper.
Since its founding, Pathfinders has grown from a small, community-driven idea into a cornerstone of support services in the region, built on the belief that no one should have to face cancer, serious illness, grief, or loss alone. The funds raised from the luncheon will go directly toward sustaining and expanding its programs, helping ensure these vital services remain accessible to everyone who needs them.
Learn more at www.pathfindersforyou.org.
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