about the event
In 2013, two Zumba® instructors in Portland, Oregon, decided to combine forces and create a one-of-a-kind event. A fitness fundraiser is nothing new, but this one would be located in one of Portland's most visible outdoor spaces: Pioneer Square.
For over a decade, Zumba Fitness ran a global initiative to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research. Instructors all over the world who wanted to participate took it upon themselves to organize, market, and donate the funds from these feel-good Zumbathon® dance parties, and Zumba® lovers and newbies alike attend to work out for a great cause. Portland's event, aptly named Pink Warrior PDX, has grown exponentially since its inception. In some years the all-volunteer team of organizers and participating instructors raised over $10,000 for the cause. After a break caused by the pandemic, we returned in 2023 for more joy, dance, and fundraising. We raised funds for Breast Friends and the Pink Lemonade Project (below). |