< Back Thriving Pink Kicks Off PINKtober with Annual Walk & Thrive Event Sep 29, 2025 Community wellness walk at Northstar Park Pond launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities DAVIS, CA – September 3, 2025 – Thriving Pink invites the community to join their annual Walk & Thrive event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00-11:30 AM at Northstar Park Pond in Davis. The community wellness walk kicks off the organization's PINKtober celebration in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The easy 1+ mile walk around Northstar Park Pond welcomes participants of all fitness levels and encourages community members to "come as you are—or go all out!" Walkers are invited to wear team t-shirts, tutus, fun outfits, or comfortable walking shoes for the casual, family-friendly event. "Walk & Thrive embodies our mission of helping people live their best lives while building community connections," said Denise Rose, Board Chair of Thriving Pink. "This annual walk brings together thrivers, families, and friends in a celebration of wellness and support for those impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County." The event serves as the opening celebration for Thriving Pink's many PINKtober activities throughout October. Thriving Pink serves as Yolo County's sole nonprofit providing support and resources to help those impacted by breast cancer thrive. The event is free and open to all community members with participants gathering at 3500 Anderson Road. Walk & Thrive Details: ● Date/Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00-11:30 AM ● Location: Northstar Park Pond, Davis, CA ● Parking: Public lot at 3500 Anderson Road ● Distance: Easy 1+ mile walk ● Cost: Free ● Contact: info@thrivingpink.org Following the Walk & Thrive event, the community is invited to continue the PINKtober activities at Huei's Garden Tour from 12:00-4:00 PM at 234 Luz Place in Davis, featuring a peaceful stroll through an Asian-inspired garden. Community members interested in hosting fundraisers, volunteering, or supporting Thriving Pink through donations or sponsorships are encouraged to visit www.thrivingpink.org/donate or contact info@thrivingpink.org . About Thriving Pink 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. During October, Thriving Pink hosts programs and fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for our mission. Services and programs are available in Spanish. Previous Next

< Back ‘Pinktober’ events throughout Yolo County to support Thriving Pink and breast cancer awareness Robyn Dobson Oct 4, 2023 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local organization Thriving Pink is hosting a host of events to support the community and raise awareness. Thriving Pink is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that aims to support and serve those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer by providing a network of support and resources. “Breast cancer impacts all of us, our families, friends, neighbors and co-workers, and we all need to be aware of this disease, our individual risks, what we can do to reduce our risks and resources available for support,” said Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink board chair. “Awareness is the key to early detection and treatment.” Founded in 2016, Thriving Pink has been a longtime advocate of local breast cancer patients and survivors through their tireless work to provide programs, workshops, renewal retreats and financial grants through their Granting Pink program. Throughout “Pinktober,” community members interested in supporting the organization or those a part of the breast cancer community can get involved in the various events, including breast cancer awareness walks, a flower arrangement class, a silent auction and a Zumbathon fundraiser. “Partnerships with local businesses have given us the visibility and support to take our message, outreach and services to the entire community,” emphasized Leslie Hunter, executive director. Thriving Pink will be holding a Pinktober silent auction. Community members can stop by the Thriving Pink office at 501 2nd St. in Davis at any point during the month to bid on four special silent auction items. Prizes include a three-day, two-night stay at a townhouse in Avila Beach and a Séka Hills mill tour and olive oil/wine tasting for ten guests. Other prizes include a handmade quilt crafted by local volunteers and a one-of-a-kind artist’s proof titled “Daisys” from Tim Collom. Those interested in bidding can also do so by emailing info@thrivingpink.org or during the 2nd Friday Art About on Oct. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Davis Food Co-op and Davis ACE Hardware will be hosting a “Round-up at the Register” for the entire month of October. Customers are asked to round up their purchase to the next dollar, with the extra cents being donated to Thriving Pink. The Woodland Police Officers’ Association, in partnership with the Woodland Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation, will be selling pink patches for the entire month. Patches are $10, with all proceeds going to Thriving Pink, and can be purchased from the Woodland Police Department lobby. On Oct. 6 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Beamer Elementary School, residents can join representatives from the Woodland City Council, Woodland’s sister city La Piedad in Mexico, Beamer students, teachers and families and other community members for the Sister City Bi-National Walk for Breast Cancer. A different awareness walk will also be held on Oct. 21 at Northstar Pond, located at 3500 Anderson Rd. in Davis. “As a breast cancer survivor, I can tell you that the generosity and support we receive from the local business community lets me know that I am not alone in my journey. There is an entire community with me,” Rubin said. Other events this month include: -Circle Z Farms will be donating 20% of flower profits to Thriving Pink during the entire month of October. Flowers can be purchased at Lucy’s Cafe & Farm Pantry at 16850 Yolo Ave. in Esparto or by contacting circlezfarmers@gmail.com or (530) 591-2501 for special orders. -Kohakutou Candy will be donating October proceeds to Thriving Pink. -Trifecta Beauty, located at 1411 W Covell Blvd. in Davis will donate $1 per customer to Thriving Pink. A tip jar for Thriving Pink will also be available as well as $10 off lymphatic facials. -Oct. 8: Book reading and signing by Jan Adrian, author of “Coloring Outside the Lines: Surviving & Thriving with Cancer for 30+ Years,” at Avid Bookstore, 617 2nd St. in Davis, from 3 to 4 p.m. -Oct. 13 – 15: Wear pink and get 5% off purchases from Sassafras Beauty, 1441 W Covell Blvd. in Davis, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A percentage of all sales will also be donated to Thriving Pink. -Oct. 14: Pilates for Pink at Balance Point Pilates, 760 5th St. in Davis, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. -Oct. 15: Lavender Care class at Capay Valley Lavender, 20472 Rd. 79 in Capay, from 1 to 4 p.m. Thriving Pink will receive 33% of class costs. -Oct. 20: Shop at The Wardrobe, 117 D St. in Davis, from 12 to 6 p.m., when 20% of sales will go to Thriving Pink. -Oct. 20: Winters High School football game, 909 Grant Ave. in Winters, at 7:30 p.m. A portion of Pink Out sales from the night will be donated to Thriving Pink. -Oct. 20: FIT House Fundraiser at FIT House, 302 G St. in Davis, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. -Oct. 24: Dos Night – Dos Coyotes Fundraiser at Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, 1411 W Covell Blvd. & 2191 Covell Blvd. in Davis, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Present the event flyer (found on Thriving Pink’s Google Calendar) when purchasing meals & Thriving Pink will receive a portion of evening sales. -Oct. 27: Zumbathon fundraiser at Get Fit Davis Sport, 1809 Picasso Ave. in Davis, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. -Oct. 29: Flower arrangement class at Circle Z Farms at 3 p.m. A $50 class fee will be paid upon arrival at Circle Z Farms on the day of and all proceeds will go to Thriving Pink. “Our vision is that no one in Yolo County will go through breast cancer alone, whether they are newly diagnosed or in long-term survivorship,” Rubin explained. “Our goal during the month of October is to get the word out so that anyone who has had a breast cancer diagnosis knows that there is a community of support available. We also raise the bulk of our funds during the month of October, enabling us to provide no-cost services and programs for anyone in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer.” For more information and ways to support Thriving Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/ . Previous Next

< Back Winters goes pink for breast cancer awareness Winters Express Oct 5, 2023 Organizations, officials, and residents are striving to increase awareness about resources for breast cancer awareness in the Winters community this October. Many of the endeavors are spreading the importance of early detection screenings as well as raising funds to donate to breast cancer research. Many businesses will have a breast cancer awareness window cling placed in their store windows and multiple youth sports teams will be sporting pink socks, bows, jerseys and more this month in support of breast cancer awareness. Pink Out event Winters High School seniors Hailey Landazuri Estrada and Bianca Dyer-Gonzalez are hosting the 2023 Pink Out event on Oct. 20 to bring breast cancer awareness to Winters during the Winters High School football game. The outreach campaign is part of their senior capstone project and is in collaboration with the Thriving Pink nonprofit. The event takes place during the WHS home football games scheduled for Oct. 20 at Dr. Sellers Field. The junior varsity game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity team kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Stay up to date on the status of the capstone project on Instagram @whspinkout24. Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink board chair, said they are hosting events across Yolo County this month in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Yolo community can support their efforts by purchasing a Breast Cancer Warrior shirt at the Pink Out event in Winters, attending a Lavender Care class at Capay Valley Lavender, creating a seasonal flower arranging class at Esparto’s Circle Z farms, or bidding on auction items such as a Seka Hills’ Olive and Wine tasting event at the Thriving Pink office. A full list of all of the ways to participate and make a difference in the lives of the breast cancer community, view a calendar of October events online at thrivingpink.org/pinktobercalendar . Winters PD pink patches Winters Police Department has once again launched its Pink Patch program. The Irwindale Police Department started the Pink Patch Project in 2015 and Winters PD has participated in it since October 2017. Since then, the community has helped Winters PD raise $5,197 for the UC Davis Clinical Brest Cancer Program at the UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Winters PD Pink Patch Program. The UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center offers imaging, prevention strategies, genetic counseling, risk assessment, and specialty physician-patient care to local women. Funds from the proceeds go directly to fund breast cancer research, treatment and education. Winters PD Pink Patches and a limited supply of T-shirts can be purchased at the Police Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks can be made payable to "Winters Police Department" with "Pink Patch Project" in the memo line. Patches are $10 and T-shirts are $20. Winters PD encourages community members who are sporting their pink patches to share their pictures on social media and tag the Winters PD social account or to email pictures to tips.winters@winterspolice.org to help spread the word. More information about the Pink Patch Project is available on the Winters PD social media accounts and online at pinkpatchproject.com . Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink’s ProspeROSA holds first ‘cafecito’ event in Woodland GERARDO ZAVALA May 21, 2023 Thriving Pink’s ProspeROSA – a program aimed at providing outreach and support to the Latino and Spanish-speaking breast cancer community – held its first “cafecito” event Saturday at City Park in Woodland. The event was the first since the program held since it held its open house in early March and welcomed several breast cancer “guerreras” – Spanish for warriors. Several “guerreras” told their stories over coffee and pan dulce highlighting their struggles ranging from chemotherapy complications to common stigmas associated with breast cancer. Letitia Garcia, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed in 2016, said this was her first time attending a Thriving Pink event. “I’ve known about the organization for about a year,” she explained. “I got this invite a couple of days ago and I said, ‘I have to go and be there with my gals,’ because we’re all going through this journey together.” She noted that the journey is a difficult one and commended the program for providing a space for the Hispanic community to speak about their experiences. “Especially our women who are not speaking, are afraid and need somebody to talk to and that they can connect with,” she stressed. “Come and join us, we’d love to have you.” Maria Del Rio, the Spanish community coordinator for the program, said events like this were created because of a lack of support for the Latino population battling breast cancer. “For Latinos, we’re very community-driven,” Del Rio remarked. “Building networks and sharing a meal, that’s meaningful and provides support.” She explained that everyone attending has gone through similar struggles and is often more understanding of each other than relatives or friends who haven’t had breast cancer before. Del Rio is herself a breast cancer survivor and argued that she would’ve benefited from a support group with other Latinas. “I was diagnosed at 27 with stage two breast cancer and… my friends were there to support me, but I couldn’t find a network of people that was my age or knew someone who has gone through this,” she recounted. When she learned about the program, Del Rio said she was thrilled to be a part of developing something for Yolo County’s Latino community. “I wish I had that when I was going through chemo and through all of my treatment, which I’m still going through now,” she highlighted. “So it’s nice to see this community being built and just being a part of that.” Dr. Alicia Silva, a chairperson for the program, spearheaded the creation of ProspeROSA after noticing that there was a lack of resources available for her Spanish-speaking patients. “Today is a very special day because this is our very first event that’s really focused on Latinas in Yolo County having a get-together,” she argued. “I think it would be amazing if we could have a Latina support group.” Silva also highlighted the need to create more awareness among the Latino community because although breast cancer rates for Latinos in Yolo County are roughly the same as the average rate for other communities, they are often diagnosed in more advanced stages leading to worse outcomes. “So this is really important and really special,” she stressed. ProspeROSA’s headquarters are located at 501 2nd St. in Davis and serve as a place for individuals to connect, build community, check out books and other resources in Spanish and English and participate in programs, according to Board of Directors Chair Joni Rubin. The program has two upcoming events – a Spanish Zoom workshop at 5:30 p.m. on June 28 focusing on self-care for breast cancer survivors, and a Spanish workshop at 5:30 p.m. on July 6 featuring a leading genetics and breast cancer doctor. Previous Next

< Back Woodland fundraiser benefits Thriving Pink Special to The Enterprise May 13, 2025 WOODLAND — Thriving Pink, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County, will be the beneficiary of a community fundraising and awareness event hosted by Luca Boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at 716a Main St. in Woodland. The event is organized by local entrepreneur Angelica Orozco, who founded Luca Boutique in 2020 and has committed to donating 20% of the day's proceeds to support essential programs and services for breast cancer survivors and thrivers. A special focus of the event will be ProspeROSA — "she thrives" in Spanish — a Thriving Pink program serving the Spanish-speaking community. We offer culturally relevant breast cancer education and resources. Bilingual volunteers will be on hand to share information and connect with attendees, ensuring access to compassionate care and vital health support. "This collaboration represents a beautiful intersection of community, culture, and compassion," said Alicia Silva, ProspeROSA Program Chair of Thriving Pink. "We're deeply grateful to partner with Angelica and Luca Boutique to raise both awareness and critical funding for breast cancer support services right here in Yolo County." "Fashion can be a powerful vehicle for change," added Guillermina Pérez, a Thriving Pink volunteer. "By supporting this event, we're investing in the wellbeing of women and families in our own community." Event highlights include live modeling of Luca Boutique's inclusive clothing; bilingual volunteers sharing breast cancer resources in Spanish and English; educational materials and breast health information; and light refreshments and community connection. Explore more about Luca Boutique at www.shoplucaboutique.com . Previous Next

Host a Fundraiser With Us! Thriving Pink is incredibly grateful to the many businesses and individuals who plan and execute fundraising events that enable us to achieve our mission and serve the breast cancer community. If you are interested in learning more about how you or your organization can host a fundraising event, review our Fundraising Toolkit and then submit the Third-Party Fundraising Agreement. Fundraising Toolkit The Fundraising Toolkit was designed to provide tips and ideas as you begin to develop a plan to promote participation and fundraising of your event. Fundraising Agreement If you would like to host an event to raise funds for Thriving Pink, please complete a Fundraising Agreement. You may submit the completed agreement by email to info@thrivingpink.org or by mail to: Thriving Pink PO Box 72314 Davis, CA 95617 All documents and text on this page have been modified, with permission, from Pink Lemonade's Community Fundraiser Page.

< Back Thriving Pink to host Spanish workshop on hereditary breast cancer Daily Democrat Jun 19, 2024 Thriving Pink’s ProspeROSA – a program that provides resources for Spanish-speaking breast cancer survivors – will host an educational Spanish workshop aimed at teaching participants about hereditary breast cancer 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27 via Zoom. The workshop, in partnership with UC Davis and Visión y Compromiso – will focus on the importance of knowing people’s family history of cancer. Please complete the form before the workshop. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE1oqnc2kC_-6MpOcLuqpJ-x5HwPQHZnGmpRY3ksOUMCUorg/viewform . If you have a question or require help registering, please call or text (530) 205-3004 or email prosperosa@thrivingpink.org . . . UC Davis junto con las agencias aliadas Visión y Compromiso y ProspeROSA de Thriving Pink le ofrecen una plática educativa donde aprenderá acerca del cáncer de mama hereditario y la importancia de conocer su historial familiar de cáncer a las 6 p.m. Jueves, Junio 27 vía zoom. Por favor de completar la forma antes de la plática. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE1oqnc2kC_-6MpOcLuqpJ-x5HwPQHZnGmpRY3ksOUMCUorg/viewform . Si tiene una pregunta o requiere ayuda para su registro hable o mande un texto al (530) 205-3004 o puede mandar un correo electrónico prosperosa@thrivingpink.org Previous Next

Scrip Program—Help Thriving Pink thrive as you shop at Nugget Market or Food For Less. Nugget Market offers a wonderful program that gives a percentage of your grocery purchases to Thriving Pink. It’s an easy enrollment process and there is no charge for participating. Nugget Market Scrip Program Help Thriving Pink thrive as you shop at NUGGET MARKET or FOOD 4 LESS Nugget Market offers a wonderful program that gives a percentage of your grocery purchases to Thriving Pink. It’s an easy enrollment process and there is no charge for participating. 1. Contact info@thrivingpink.org to get a Scrip Card or Nugget Market’s Guest Service Desk to obtain a card. 2. Register your card at www.scrip.nugget.com . The registration number is listed on the back of the card. Select Thriving Pink as the beneficiary. If you already have a Scrip card, you can add Thriving Pink. And families can have multiple cards assigned to one family account. 3. Present the card to the cashier at the beginning of each purchase transaction. Each month, Thriving Pink will receive a check from Nugget Market. The donations to Thriving Pink are calculated on a graduated scale. For Example: If you spend $700/month, Thriving Pink gets $14. Here’s how it works: 1% on monthly purchases up to $299.99 $3.00 2% on monthly purchases between $300 - $499.99 $4.00 3% on monthly purchases between $500 - $599.99 $3.00 4% on monthly purchases over $600 $4.00 Total $14.00 For more about the scrip program, read this 1-page pdf. Have any questions? Contact info@thrivingpink.org

Spotlight Videos A Story from the Fox Whole Family Foundation At Thriving Pink's 8th Annual Pink Gala on April 26, 2024, we celebrated our community partners and their crucial support, which enables us to deliver impactful programs and essential outreach. The Fox Whole Family Foundation stands out as a remarkable partner. Their founder, Lorraine Fox, shared a heartfelt message with the Pink Gala attendees and Granting Pink recipients. Although the video is slightly blurry, her courageous and inspiring words shine through. We deeply appreciate The Fox Whole Family Foundation's unwavering dedication to supporting individuals facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Check out the Fox Whole Family Foundation website HERE Visit Thriving Pink's Grant application page HERE ProspeROSA Special Feature Alicia Silva, miembrade la junta directiva de Thriving Pink, generó conciencia y promovió el cuidado personal durante una charla educativa en vivo en Facebook para la Ventanilla de Salud del Consejo de Educación De El Consulado Mexicano De Sacramento para la Salud en el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer de mama. ¡Mírala AQUÍ ! Thriving Pink Board Member Alicia Silva raised awareness and promoted self care during a facebook live educational talk for the Health Education Council's Ventanilla de Salud for breast cancer awareness month. Check it out HERE ! Visit Thriving Pink's ProspeROSA Page HERE

< Back Thriving Pink creates comfort bags for breast cancer patients ROBYN DOBSON Sep 22, 2022 Thriving Pink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer, recently held their annual volunteer day to create comfort bags for patients. Founded in 2016, Thriving Pink is a volunteer driven organization that focuses on supporting patients and survivors by providing a network of support and resources. The organization hosts a mentorship program, workshops and renewals retreats and also awards financial grants to support those going through treatment. Last week, over 100 volunteers gathered in Davis to put together comfort bags to distribute to newly diagnosed patients and local hospitals. Comfort bags included useful items as one begins their breast cancer treatment such as handmade cards, special notes and heart pillows to help after breast surgery. According to Joni Rubin, board chair, the organization is always open to more volunteers as they look to further expand their reach. “Our goal is to reach all of Yolo County,” Rubin said. “Our services are open to everyone in the county.” For more information about Thriving Pink and how to get involved, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/ . Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink hosting ’boutique’ with donated breast cancer related items in Davis Robyn Dobson Jul 18, 2024 Local nonprofit Thriving Pink will be holding a “Nearly New Boutique” in their Davis office with donated breast cancer related items. The gently-used closet will be open on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Thriving Pink Office, located at 501 2nd St. in Davis. The “boutique” will have a selection of donated, new or gently used items in a range of sizes. Items available include bras and camisoles, breast protheses, knitted knockers, wigs and wig care items and headscarves and caps. All items are available at no cost while supplies last. Everyone is welcome. To RSVP, email info@thrivingpink.org by Aug. 7. For more information about Thriving Pink and the work they do, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/ . 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