2025 Annual Kickoff and Fundraiser 🎉

We’ll have our famous raffle, light appetizers and drinks, a silent auction, and ESAC merchandise. You’ll also be able to check out tables from some of our supporters! Tickets are available for purchase online or in-person at the door. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

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The silent auction is LIVE – take a look through some stellar prizes from our generous donors! Auction closes at 8:45pm on November 22.

Silent Auction – Bid Now!

About Kimmy Fasani

Kimmy Fasani is a professional snowboarder, entrepreneur, and advocate. Driven by a love of snowboarding, along with a commitment to equality in sports, and a profound ability to evolve both as an athlete and as a mother, Kimmy is one of the most beloved athletes of our time.

Born and raised in Truckee, California, Fasani developed a deep love for snowboarding at a young age. Her passion for the sport led her to compete nationally by age 15, and after moving to Mammoth Lakes, she soon met her now-husband, professional skier Chris Benchetler. By 2016, Fasani had reached the peak of her career, earning accolades like Transworld SNOWboarding’s Rider of the Year. She is also a vocal advocate for women in snowboarding, fighting for more opportunities and equal treatment within the industry.

Fasani became a powerful voice for mothers in action sports when she publicly announced her pregnancy and advocated for changes in sponsor contracts to include maternity clauses. Her efforts have helped break down barriers for women athletes transitioning into motherhood. In March 2018, Fasani and Benchetler welcomed their first son, Koa, and the couple continued to travel and balance their careers. In 2020, she and Benchetler welcomed their second son, Zeppelin. Soon after, Fasani’s life took a dramatic shift when she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Despite undergoing months of intensive treatment, including chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation, Fasani faced the challenge with courage and resilience. She has since been cancer-free. Fasani and Benchetler launched the Benchetler Fasani Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at providing people who have experienced hardship with access to the healing power of nature.

Fasani’s latest project is the film Butterfly in a Blizzard was released in spring 2025. The film, seven years in the making, offers a deeply personal look into Fasani’s transformative journey as a world-traveling snowboarder and a mother. The film, supported by expert voices in maternal health, provides an honest portrayal of Fasani’s metamorphosis, capturing the profound shifts in identity and her resilience in her evolution as an athlete and a mother.

Beyond her snowboarding career, Fasani has remained committed to causes she cares about, such as Boarding for Breast Cancer and the AndMother nonprofit. Her journey is a testament to her ability to evolve, persevere through life’s storms, and embrace the challenges of balancing motherhood and professional athleticism. Through her work and advocacy, Fasani inspires others to push boundaries, prioritize mental and physical health, and find healing in the outdoors.