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< Back Pink Gala celebrates grant recipients SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE May 27, 2023 Courage, resilience and determination — all this is needed and more for a fight against cancer, a difficult journey which no one should go through alone. Every year, our amazing community comes together to honor that journey at the Thriving Pink Gala. Over 280 attendees and supporters lifted up and lit pink candles together at the beautiful Yin Ranch Estate to recognize the 26 grant awardees, and many other survivors and thrivers in our community. “Our hearts are filled with gratitude for our caring community which supports so many local women and their families,” said Thriving Pink Executive Director Leslie Hunter. All proceeds from the Gala that was held on May 5, 2023 directly benefit Granting Pink, a core Thriving Pink program which provides financial assistance for urgent and immediate needs. “A total of over $278,400 in critical individual grants have been provided since we started seven years ago” shared Granting Pink Chair Rose Cholewinski of SwimAmerica Davis. All recipients are from Yolo County and many are newly diagnosed women referred to Thriving Pink by local medical doctors and nurses. In addition to the much needed financial assistance, Thriving Pink is dedicated to providing a compassionate network of resources ranging from Pink Peers and mentors, to support groups and professionally facilitated educational workshops. Many grant awardees who came to the Gala event were overwhelmed with the incredible love and support from our community. “I work two part-time jobs to support my family. When you see me, please know that you see my faith, my family, my two daughters, and this amazing community. I was 27 years old when I was diagnosed and went through a double mastectomy and treatment. This means so much to me,” shared Maria Del Rio, a grant awardee. Many Local Pink Heroes were recognized as Community Service Awardees and partners at the Pink Gala including Linda Dunn of Bloom Again, the George & Lena Valente Foundation, Dr. Claudia DeYoung of Kaiser Permanente, Tana Toll, RN at Dignity Health, Dr. Alicia Silva of Sutter Hospital, and Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza. Health care partners from Sutter Health, Kaiser, Dignity Health, Northbay Health and CommuniCare also joined the special event. A special presentation also recognized Davis Firefighters Local 3494 for their unwavering commitment as Platinum Pink partners of Thriving Pink. “We have been with Thriving Pink from the beginning and it is amazing to see this volunteer driven organization grow over the years. The Pink Team is really making a positive difference for so many and we’re so honored to be part of it,” shared Emily Lo, Davis Fire Department Battalion Chief/Local 3494. A special thank you to our dedicated event committee who made this night so special, including Emma Hunter, our Gala Chair/Co-MC, and Krysten Cholewinski, our Co-MC. The special occasion was made even more beautiful by Kelly Currywood of Circle Z Farms who provided the floral centerpieces as gifts for the awardees. This Gala event’s incredible success, thanks to our generous donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters, has raised over half of the annual amount needed to replenish our Granting Pink Fund. All donations directly help those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer. To give or donate to Thriving Pink, visit www.thrivingpink.org . Thank you to all our wonderful community partners and sponsors: Pink Gala Presenting Sponsors: Kaiser Permanente Napa/Solano, Dignity Health, Jim & Lucinda Childress, Woodland McDonald’s, Yin Ranch Pink Gala Table Sponsors: Sutter Health, Gayle & Stan Barry, Mary & Harris Liu, SwimAmerica Davis, Mara & Dennis Lindsay, Perfect Union, Brooks Painting, Robert Wiebe & Joni Rubin, James Anderson, FIT House, CC & Regina Yin, Jim & Lori Schilling-Davis, Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs & Stacie Frerichs, Kaiser South Sacramento. Platinum Pink Partners: Davis Firefighters Local 3494, Woodland McDonald’s, The George and Lena Valente Foundation, In Memory of Ann Murray Paige Hot Pink Partners: Black Bear Diner Davis, Blue Sea Resources Inc & Celeste Hanagan, Cancer Champions, Coleman Fung, JoAnn Stodden, Jim & Lucinda Childress, Brooks Painting & Jeremy Brooks, Kathleen & Paul Hart, Michael & Mary Miller, Vandergriff Brent Family Fund, Zumbathon Team, In Memory of Adrienne Anderson, ARP Mini Grant Yolo County, Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health Bright Pink Partners: Guneet & Bubbly Bajwa, MD, Davis Ace Hardware & Aggie Ace Hardware, Davis Enterprise, Kim Eichorn, Patty & Dave Krueger/Greiner Heating & Air, Jim & Colleen Schneider, NorthBay Health Care, Robert Wiebe & Joni Rubin, SwimAmerica Davis, Lori Schilling-Davis & James Davis, Woodland Sunrise Rotary, Lleyton Yang, Katie and Bryan Bolich, Bobtail Apparel, ACEs Aware Mini Grant, Sutter Health, Davis Food Co-Op, In Memory of Cindy Ditler (partial listing). —Submitted by the Thriving Pink board of directors. 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< Back Thriving Pink holds gala in honor of Yolo County grant recipients ROBYN DOBSON Apr 29, 2022 Thriving Pink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer, held a gala last weekend in honor of their grant recipients and to thank their community of supporters. About 230 guests attended the event that was held at the Yin Ranch in Vacaville as the 35 grant recipients were honored. Grants are distributed through the organization’s Granting Pink program which provides individual financial grants to help those diagnosed with breast cancer in Yolo County with immediate and direct needs. The amount awarded is based on need, with the maximum grant being $2, 000.In attendance included various Woodland business leaders, Woodland Mayor Mayra Vega, Davis vice mayor and Board of Supervisors candidate Lucas Frerichs, chief election official Jesse Salinas, Davis school board president Tom Adams and health care providers and representatives from Sutter Health, Kaiser, Dignity Health, Northbay Health and CommuniCare. Previous Next

< Back Cholewinski is the 2024 Davis Citizen of the Year Rebecca Wasik Dec 28, 2024 Rose Cholewinski is known for her involvement in an array of organizations and projects in the Davis community. Her hard work and dedication is why she has been named the 2024 Davis Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year Award is an annual award given to a Davis resident that has exemplified outstanding service to the community over time. “I have been around Davis for a bit, since 1978, and have been fortunate to know many of the tireless volunteers that make Davis the community it is,” said Cholewinski’s nominator Chuck Cunningham. “Rose is definitely one of those special individuals that is deserving of Citizen of the Year.” You may recognize Cholewinski from a number of different community organizations - the most likely being Swim America Swim School, which she owns. Cholewinski has over 25 years of teaching and coaching experience and founded the AquaStarz synchronized swimming team. The Davis AquaStarz were established in 1999. The AquaStarz Founder’s Award is given each year through donations to an individual who has demonstrated hard work and determination through commitment, fun, teamwork and a positive, upbeat attitude. Recently, Cholewinski and her Swim America staff provided a free, eight-week course of swim lessons for young children in the Knight’s Landing community as a way to help the kids learn life saving skills. In 2022, the United States Swim School Association honored Cholewinski for her work in the local community and nationally with the United States Swim School Association Humanitarian Award. According to the organization’s website, “This award is given periodically and seeks to recognize members of the U.S. Swim School Association who have provided outstanding service to others, demonstrating empathy, selflessness and commitment. The Humanitarian Award seeks to encourage good works among the members of the U.S. Swim School Association, particularly good works that impact children, learning to swim, safety, community and families.” Thriving Pink Cholewinski makes an impact out of the water too. She is a founding board member of local nonprofit Thriving Pink and has served as the Granting Pink Chair since 2017. According to Thriving Pink Executive Director Leslie Hunter, Cholewinski’s leadership has allowed the organization to partner with local businesses and her efforts to raise funds to support newly diagnosed patients have been invaluable. At the eighth annual Pink Gala, Cholewinski was honored with the 2024 Community Service Award for her work. Under her coordination, over $300,000 in individual financial grants have been awarded over the past eight years to support breast cancer patients. “Rose's compassion drives her to be successful as a nonprofit volunteer, always showing up with positivity to lead others,” remarked Hunter. Citizens Who Care/YoloCares As a Citizens Who Care board member, Cholewinski helped oversee its 2018 merger with YoloCares, a local nonprofit hospice organization. Cholewinski continues to be a board member with YoloCares, advocating for respite care for family caregivers. “Rose is a valuable member of our Board of Directors, offering strategic planning insights and remaining an advocate for the caregiver support component of YoloCares,” said YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang. Sunrise Rotary/Natalie’s Corner For many years, Cholewinski has been an active member of the Davis Sunrise Rotary, serving as president in 2018 and 2019. In 2023 and 2024, she organized a “Touch a Truck” event for kids and their families, benefitting the Officer Natalie Corona Memorial (Natalie’s Corner) and Make it Happen Yolo, which provides underserved transition age youth (generally between ages 18 and 24) in Yolo County who are transitioning into independent living situations with furniture, household goods and resources to furnish their first home. Alongside the City of Davis, the Davis Joint Unified School District and the National Touch a Truck Organization, Cholewinski worked with public agencies, contractors, farmers and more to assemble a wide variety of trucks, tractors, backhoes, garbage trucks and more for kids to climb, blow horns and have fun exploring. Through sponsorships and gate receipts, in conjunction with the Davis Sunrise Rotary, $70,000 was donated to Natalie’s Corner and $15,000 to Make it Happen. “Rose embraced Touch A Truck with enthusiasm, involving many members of our club,” stated 2023-2024 Davis Sunrise Rotary President Brodie Hamilton. “We were pleased to be able to contribute in a meaningful way to two very worthy local causes.” Chamber of Commerce In addition to her many other endeavors, Cholewinski has also served on the Davis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, including a time as president in 2016. "I am deeply honored and humbled to be selected as the Citizen of the Year," Cholewinski told The Enterprise. "I have loved this community since I moved here in 1987 and my plan is to keep serving in a variety of ways while always giving my attention to water safety as my number one focus. This community has always been a source of inspiration, challenge, energy, success, warmth and kindness. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community in meaningful ways. Thank you to everyone, all those who have been part of the SwimAmerica team, past and present, and to all the committees and Boards of Directors with whom I have served. It’s been a meaningful journey and I’m not finished…yet." Previous Next

< Back ProspeROSA hosts holiday self-care workshop in Spanish Special to the Express Dec 10, 2024 Thriving Pink's ProspeROSA program is offering a special Zoom workshop in Spanish designed to support breast cancer guerreras during the holiday season. This interactive Holiday Emotional Wellness Talk session focuses on self-care and emotional well-being and will take place on Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn techniques to prioritize their well-being. Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink’s outreach committee chair, emphasized the importance of creating supportive spaces for breast cancer warriors during this time of year. "The holidays bring joy, but they can also add stress to our lives. For those of us diagnosed with breast cancer, the season can evoke feelings of sadness and uncertainty. This workshop offers a chance to build resilience, share experiences, and focus on nourishing ourselves during this special time," Rubin said. The session will include practical strategies for relaxation, mindfulness, and coping with holiday stress. Open to anyone impacted by breast cancer — whether newly diagnosed or in survivorship — the event will create a community of mutual understanding and support. Participants can access the Zoom meeting using the following details: -Meeting ID: 89120889926 -Passcode: 795930 For more information or to submit questions, email prosperosa@thrivingpink.org or visit www.thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink: Grants help families through difficult times SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Apr 2, 2023 Pink Team volunteers have seen firsthand and embrace the tremendous resiliency of those in our community who face a challenging and life-altering breast cancer diagnosis, many of them our friends, family members and neighbors. Many also struggle to find their footing to move forward with increasing health burdens, the inability to work, rising medical bills, and housing and food insecurity. It is also often difficult and unexpected news to hear such a diagnosis with a vast majority of these women, about 85%, are the first in their families to face such a diagnosis. Breast cancer is a prevalent disease with about 13% (1 in 8) facing this difficult journey. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. Thriving Pink is dedicated to serve the breast cancer community in Yolo County to ensure no one goes through this difficult journey alone. The local organization provides a compassionate network of support through one-on-one Pink Peers, educational workshops led by medical professionals, resources, and support groups. “I truly appreciate the Pink Peer program and workshops because it has made such a world of difference for me. I encourage others to reach out too,” shared Siv Winberg. Thriving Pink also provides critical financial assistance to local breast cancer survivors through individual financial grants to many local women and their families who need the most help and support for essential and basic needs. “We want to make a positive impact on a local level, and we see the great need to share our resources to do this together,” shared Thriving Pink founder Mary Yin Liu. The poverty rate in Yolo County is 21.95% higher than the California average and the third highest county poverty rate in California. Jacob Hibel, the co-director for UC Davis’ Center for Poverty & Inequality Research, made a statement recently to address the poverty crisis. “Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Yolo County families were struggling economically, with about 1 in 5 households being below the poverty threshold.” The Granting Pink Program for Thriving Pink continues to help many women and their families by filling a great need for immediate and essential needs, covering medical treatment, health insurance costs, food and groceries, rent, transportation, and quality-of-life care. Rose Cholewinski of SwimAmerica-Davis has served as the dedicated Chair of Granting Pink since its inception when Thriving Pink started in 2016, “Thank you for making this important program possible because what you do matters, and your generosity is making a difference.” Thriving Pink volunteers, including dozens of Pink Peers and board members, showed up to help present 27 newly diagnosed women in Yolo County with thoughtful gift bags filled with resource materials and individual financial grants. A local grant recipient who spoke Spanish from Woodland arrived with nearly a dozen relatives surrounding her — her parents, husband and young children. “I can’t believe so many people in the community gave so much to help us,” she said. “My doctor referred me to Thriving Pink and I thought it was too good to be true, but it’s really true. I can now pay for more medical bills and my family doesn’t have to worry so much. You are all here just to care for me and I am very moved by all this support.” “There were a lot of tears, but they were good tears — some of them mine, too,” shared Jenna Elms, a local Davis High School student. “The gifts were touching and meaningful, and I’m so glad to be here this weekend to volunteer.” Thriving Pink will celebrate and recognize all the Thriving Pink grant awardees, community partners, and supporters at the upcoming seventh annual Pink Gala. Please save the date and join us on Friday, May 5, at the picturesque Olive Grove Courtyard at the Yin Ranch Estate in Vacaville. Community Service Awardees this year include Dr. Claudia De Young of Kaiser Permanente, the George and Lena Valente Foundation, and Linda Dunn of Bloom Again. Emcees Krysten Cholewinski and Emma Hunter will join the board members to lead the very special program and thank many Pink Heroes in our community. Funds raised will directly help local breast cancer survivors to receive future financial assistance through the Granting Pink program. Please visit www.thrivingpink.org to reserve a seat or table today. Other upcoming events also include the Pink Speaker Series workshops: Monday, April 10, 7-8 p.m., with Dr. Nicole Carbo of Sutter Hospital (Screening guidelines for breast cancer detection, biopsy and the role of imaging); and Monday, April 24, 7-8 p.m., with Brenda Gustin, Ph.D., of Radiant Health Center (Metta Meditation and Practice). Each workshop includes time for Q&A and time near the end for open conversations and support among breast cancer survivors/thrivers. The next Morning Walk is also scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 10-11 a.m., at Northstar Pond in Davis (park at Tandem Properties). All Thriving Pink programs and services are provided at no cost to the community. Email info@thrivingpink.org or visit the website at www.thrivingpink.org to join an upcoming Pink Speakers Series workshop, support group, or morning walk. If you or someone you know needs support, we also encourage you to contact Thriving Pink for a Pink Peer. We truly appreciate your support and generosity which sustains Thriving Pink’s mission to provide a compassionate network of resources to help those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer. — Submitted by Thriving Pink board members. Previous Next

< Back PINKtober Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 19 Oct 18, 2024 PINKtober Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 19 The annual event is put on by Thriving Pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and local organization Thriving Pink is set for its annual PINKtober Walk, which aims to support breast cancer survivors during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Previous Next

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< Back Davis’ FIT House holds benefit spin class for breast cancer awareness month GERARDO ZAVALA Nov 1, 2022 With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, Davis’ FIT House chose to hold a Survival of the FITest PINK Spin Class Saturday – a benefit ride that donated all proceeds to the nonprofit organization Thriving Pink. “Thriving Pink provides support for those diagnosed with breast cancer and to their families as well,” Caryn DeMoura, event coordinator and spin instructor, emphasized. “They have made a huge impact in the community and FIT House is proud to be a part of their community this year and past years.” The event was a success, with 15 people attending the outdoor spin class that featured four instructors and a DJ raising $1,600 for the Yolo County nonprofit. DeMoura noted that Royal Guest House partnered with FIT House this year to benefit Thriving Pink. “We are all thankful for this wonderful community who continue to show up and support each other through the hard and good times,” she stressed. Blanche McNaughton, co-owner of FIT House, noted that the business and Thriving Pink have always had a close relationship because they shared the same building before the nonprofit outgrew the small office. She argued that it’s important to support Thriving Pink because of what they do for local women. “They actually give to women of Davis… and you can see it enriches their lives right now in a time that’s really challenging for these women,” she highlighted. “They’re experiencing something most of us can’t even relate to and we feel it’s important that it gives back to women in our community.” FIT House Davis is located at 302 G St. in downtown Davis. To learn more about the business and upcoming events, visit fithousedavis.com . Leslie Hunter, executive director for Thriving Pink, noted that the nonprofit and FIT House have partnered on several events in the past, especially in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We appreciate the support of the FIT House owners, instructors and clients who continue to volunteer for Thriving Pink,” Hunter highlighted. “They are a special Davis business who have supported our efforts since Thriving Pink was formed six years ago.” Joni Rubin, chair of the Thriving Pink Board of Directors, argued that “the statistics are daunting,” with one in eight women in the United States diagnosed with invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime and an estimated 3.8 million survivors. “This is a disease that impacts all of us,” she stressed. “Everyone can help by increasing awareness around prevention and early detection and also by helping to support those in our community who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.” Rubin noted that increasing awareness can help to reduce stigma and fear while also promoting early detection and prevention. “If breast cancer is caught early, the outcomes are quite positive,” she explained. “The five-year survival rate for localized invasive breast cancer is 99%, according to the American Cancer Society.” “For those of us who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, October can be a particularly difficult month with all of the reminders of our disease but seeing the level of community-wide support throughout Yolo County is a powerful and inspiring message that we are not on this journey alone.” Rubin encourages people to be more proactive about early detection and prevention and can do so by first trying to notice any changes in our bodies. “I have heard many stories of women finding their breast cancer themselves because they noticed a change – maybe a lump or a change in their skin texture – and they didn’t ignore it,” Rubin remarked. “Anyone can stop by the Thriving Pink office to pick up materials in both English and Spanish on breast self-exams.” Additionally, Rubin said regular mammogram screening exams are important for early detection noting that “the earlier breast cancer is caught, the better the outcomes.” “During COVID there was a big drop off in mammograms, so we encourage people to return for their recommended screenings,” she emphasized. “In California, the Every Woman Counts program provides free breast cancer diagnostic screening for those with financial need.” Although October is breast cancer awareness month, Rubin stressed that breast cancer continues day in and day out. She encouraged people to stop by the Thriving Pink Office between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, or Friday to speak with one of its volunteers about breast cancer and to find support for the time of their diagnosis and throughout their survivorship. “It is our hope that no one in Yolo County will ever go through breast cancer alone or without the support that they need to thrive,” she continued. “Thriving Pink serves those impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County with no cost programs and services.” The nonprofit’s new office is located at 501 Second St. in Davis. For more information, visit thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink, a group of extraordinary volunteers, with guest Joni Rubin, on Imagining Yolo Davis, Oct. 13, 2023 Pieter Pastoor Oct 13, 2023 Thriving Pink has a very simple mission: "Our vision is that no one goes through breast cancer alone, whether newly diagnosed or in long-term survivorship." On today's Imagining Yolo Davis , Joni Rubin explains the extraordinary group of volunteers who make it all happen. Joni, chair of the Davis nonprofit's board of directors , "has more than 30 years of experience as a healthcare and wellness leader, innovator, and educator. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, Joni relied on the support of family, friends, colleagues, and community throughout her journey. Paying it forward, Joni is a strong advocate for the breast cancer community. She leads our outreach efforts, supports our mentorship programs, and is also a Pink Peer and mentor to many in our community." Listen to the program here: https://kdrt.org/audio/thriving-pink-group-extraordinary-volunteers-guest-joni-rubin-recorded-oct-13th-2023 Previous Next

Guillermina Perez My Journey I detected a lump in my right breast in May 2018. Because there is no history of breast cancer in my family, it was something I never imagined having to deal with in my life. After four surgeries and chemotherapy, the most pain I felt was how this would impact my two daughters. I am grateful for my friends, family, co-workers, providers, and Thriving Pink – they were all there for me. I developed such close friendships, and have a deeper appreciation for life. Nurse Chasity at the Davis Sutter Infusion Center gave me a Thriving Pink comfort bag and told me about the non-profit organization. In Thriving Pink I found a sisterhood of support and compassion that inspired me to keep positive, stay motivated, and pay it forward. I recommend the Thriving Pink workshops with their focus on wellness, resilience, and support from your diagnosis through the life challenges that follow. There are several workshops per month, some are medical workshops and others focus on peer-to-peer connection. After each workshop there is the opportunity to openly share stories and ask questions in a safe place. Last year, Thriving Pink increased their Spanish outreach with their first Spanish workshop by Dr. Silva. They make phone calls, visit businesses, and make their information available to a wider audience. Here are a few words of wisdom to share: “Dealing with cancer is not easy, but it is do-able. Attitude is everything. Eventually, you learn not to sweat the little stuff. It also gives you courage to live your life to the fullest and do the unimaginable.” This story was developed in partnership with @KLJ Studios in Woodland

Thriving Pink is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer to thrive by providing a compassionate network of support and resources in partnership with the community. We focus on serving and supporting the local breast cancer community. Thriving Pink is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer to thrive by providing a compassionate network of support and resources in partnership with the community. We are volunteer-driven and the leading nonprofit in Yolo County which focuses on serving and supporting the local breast cancer community. Join our Pink Team today! ¿Hablas Español? En ProspeROSA ofrecemos apoyo, información y comunidad en español para personas afectadas por el cáncer de mama. Nuestros programas incluyen becas, recursos , grupos de apoyo, talleres educativos, reuniones mensuales y otras oportunidades para conectar con personas que comprenden esta experiencia. Le invitamos a visitar nuestra página de ProspeROSA para conocer nuestros recursos , próximos eventos y formas de comunicarse con nosotros. Será un placer acompañarle en su camino. Thriving Pink's 10th Anniversary Highlights Yearbook 2016-2026 From our founding vision in 2016 to the thriving community we are today, Thriving Pink has awarded more than $431,000 in financial grants, hosted more than 500 workshops and support offerings, and built a network of care that no one in Yolo County should ever have to face alone. Flip through our 10th Anniversary Highlights Yearbook or download a copy for yourself and celebrate a decade of service, care, and impact with us. View Flipbook Download PDF Your Story Matters Guillermina Perez My Journey In Thriving Pink I found a sisterhood of support and compassion that inspired me to keep positive, stay motivated, and pay it forward. Guillermina's Story Gayle Barry Thriving Warrior Chances are you know someone who has had to deal with breast cancer or you may have fought this battle at some point in time. Reach out to Thriving Pink for support in your journey. Gayle's Story Chris Pineda From the Heart “I never thought I would be a recipient of Thriving Pink’s resources”. The non-profit organization has allowed me to meet many warriors and thrivers. Chris's Story Our Community Partners & Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.