It Takes a Village of Volunteers
It takes a dedicated team of energetic volunteers to organize and produce the Challenge of the Americas. This mighty force works hard to create an evening of thrilling entertainment – all to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play for P.I.N.K. Check out the Who’s Who page on the COTA website to see the […]
Where does the money raised by COTA go?
You can be assured that 100% of the proceeds earned from the Challenge of the Americas goes to help fund breast cancer research via Play for Pink and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Play for P.I.N.K. helps turn play into serious support. To speed advances in breast cancer detection, treatment and survivorship, Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, […]
2019 – Bigger, better and even more spectacular!
We did it! All of us . . . and it was bigger, better and even more spectacular than ever. The quadrille teams stepped up their performances (if that’s even possible) and put on a show that thrilled the 500 VIP guests and the sold-out General Admission grandsstands packed to capacity with an enthusiastic and […]
Do you wanna dance at the 2019 Challenge of the Americas?
The 2019 Challenge of the Americas teams put lots of time, talent and energy into making their quadrilles a success. From practicing their timing to perfecting their patterns, the professional riders, choreographers, music mixers, coaches and support staff strive to bring the audience unparalleled entertainment in support of a worthy cause.
Three generous donors have chosen the newest level of support for the 2019 Challenge of the Americas, the Pink Patrons.
Oak Meadows Farm Cece Stewart of Oak Meadows Farm is a faithful COTA supporter who, not only believes in the cause, but has a special reason to support the Challenge. “I do this in honor of my sister, Lee Waite, who is a breast cancer survivor,” Cece said. “She has been cancer-free for 15 years. She is an […]
Five Top Teams Vie for Victory at 2019 Challenge of the Americas
Five teams of top riders and their dedicated coaches, choreographers and eyes-on-the-ground have thrown their helmets in the ring in an effort to claim the crown at the 2019 Challenge of the Americas (COTA). Although there’s no physical prize, these fierce competitors practice many hours to not only Challenge Breast Cancer, but to win! You’ll […]
2018 – It was amazing!
Everyone is talking about the 2018 Challenge of the Americas! It was a spectacular show with music, costumes and performances for everyone. The Challenge was live-streamed and watched around the world. We heard from Canada, Germany, Holland, Australia and more. At the Challenge Gala, 475 guests enjoyed the performance along with dinner and dancing. Hundreds […]
Partners for Pink Share Hope with the Challenge of the Americas
Challenge of the Americas (COTA) Partners for Pink Judy Sloan of Roseview Farms, Cece Stewart of Oak Meadows Farm, the Wellington Regional Medical Center, and Sarah and Katie Hoog of CUatX Tack equestrian boutique have first-hand knowledge of the strength and power of breast cancer survivors. “I’ve had family that’s been hit with breast cancer, […]
Homer Hits It Out of the Park with Support of Challenge of the Americas
Homer is thrilled to support the Challenge of the Americas (COTA) as a Partner for Pink, but his mom won’t let him go to the Friday, March 9 event to sit ringside at the Global Dressage Festival showgrounds. She’s afraid that his fondness for eating the contents of all the sugar packets may make him […]
Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad Staller Think Pink to Join the Cause
Two top Grand Prix dressage riders, Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad Staller, have joined forces to create a pas de deux as the perfect way to begin the 2018 Challenge of the Americas (COTA). As fans of the event that raises funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play for P.I.N.K., both riders have […]
