
2025 Amber Room Run From the Sun 5K Presented by Waterwork
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Run or walk in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world!
Registration is now Open
Take your support to the next level and sign up as an individual fundraiser or fundraising team!
Congratulations to our 2024 Top Fundraising Teams!
Waterworks - Grand Fundraiser
Team Fairfield County Bank - 1st Place
Sarkar’s Superstars - 2nd Place
Team Heart and Soul - 3rd Place
Thank you 2025 Sponsors!
Take your support to the next level and sign up as an individual fundraiser or fundraising team!
The 5K kicks off at 6:30pm but you will want to arrive between 5 pm - 5:45 pm to get parked and signed in. We are expecting a large crowd this year.

Through The Lens 2025
Save the date!
September 30th at the Heritage Hotel
Presented By
Union Savings Bank
This Ann’s Place event has been designed by the Friends of Ann’s Place, Greater Waterbury, to raise needed funds for families facing cancer in this area. We hope you will join us!
Real People - Real Inspiration
Each of the models has faced cancer or is facing cancer today. They have stepped forward to share their powerful stories, build awareness and raise funds to help others who are also facing this terrible disease.
Our model spots are full right now but if you would like to be on the wait list for 2026 or in case someone drops out for 2025, please fill out the Model Wait List Form.
Thank you to our 2024 Models and Photographers. You did an amazing job!










Thank you 2024 Photographers
Thank you 2025 Early Bird Sponsors!
Featured Photographers
Friends of Ann’s Place, Greater Waterbury
Claire Walsh
Donna Spano
David Dalfino
Nina Marino
Linda Steelhammer
Bilinda Arce-Lopez
Michael Ferreira
Suzanne Clerkin
Renee Rovelli
Daniel Shea
José L. Velázquez
If you would like to help with this event - organizing, sponsoring, donating a raffle prize - please email Uwa Osagie Uwa @ annsplace.org .
2025 On the Green for Ann's Place Golf Outing
2025 On the Green for Ann’s Place
at Richter Park
June 23, 2025
THank you for our 2025 day of golf! It was a Hot but beautiFUL day for golf, and we raised $67,000 for local families facing cancer.
Thank You!
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!

New Event! Through The Lens
Download Flyer
This new Ann’s Place event has been designed by the Friends of Ann’s Place, Greater Waterbury, to raise needed funds for families facing cancer in this area. We hope you will join us!
Real People - Real Inspiration
Each of the models has faced cancer or is facing cancer today. They have stepped forward to share their powerful stories, build awareness and raise funds to help others who are also facing this terrible disease.
Alexandra Quiroz
Allison Carballo
Barbara Paesano
Bella Pacheco
Bob Brophy
Jose Velazquez
Lindsey Rizzo
Marita McDonough
Miriam Lidia Villalba Morales
Orquidea Hernandez-Nunez
Thank you Sponsors!
Still River Editions, Marita McDonough, Bob & Sue Cooper, Warehouse Store Fixture Company, Danielle Does My Hair, Katherine Mygan, and Anonymous
Friends of Ann’s Place, Greater Waterbury
Claire Walsh
Donna Spano
David Dalfino
Nina Marino
Linda Steelhammer
Bilinda Arce-Lopez
Michael Ferreira
Suzanne Clerkin
Renee Rovelli
Daniel Shea
José L. Velázquez
Photographers
If you would like to help with this event - organizing, sponsoring, donating a raffle prize - please email Uwa Osagie Uwa @ annsplace.org .
Danbury Car and Truck Festival
Save the Date!
This fabulous car and truck festival in downtown Danbury has been running for several years. We are thrilled that this year, it will benefit local families facing cancer through Ann's Place.
This will be a huge event and we are so happy to be a part of it for 2024!
If you would like to volunteer and help us make this a big success reach out to tina @ annsplace.org
Register a car here.
2024 Amber Room Run From the Sun 5K Presented by Waterworks
August 15th, 2024
Thank you for another amazing race! You raised enough to care for 100 clients for a whole year. This community is why Ann’s Place is still able to help so many.
Congratulations to our 2024 Top Fundraising Teams!
Team Fairfield County Bank
Sarkar’s Superstars
Team Heart and Soul
Thank you 2024 Sponsors!
A New Beginning Salon & Spa
Cohen & Wolf
Bob & Sue Cooper
Wanda Kovacs
Orange Theory Fitness
Bucks Ice Cream
Connecticut Distributors
Dandy Distributors
Lesser Evil
Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
Spin Doctor Entertainment
Star Distributors
Run or walk in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world!
Take your support to the next level and sign up as an individual fundraiser or fundraising team!
The 5K kicks off at 6:30pm but you will want to arrive between 5 pm - 5:45 pm to get parked and signed in. We are expecting a large crowd this year.
#PassYourSunshine
How to join our sunshine campaign: Simply do something nice for someone and then pass the sun to them. They, in turn, pass on the kindness to someone else (with the sun). Each person is asked to post a photo on social media, tagging the next person and including the following hashtags in your posts: #passyoursunshine #runfromthesun5k @annsplaceinc
Download a sun here or email melissa@annsplace.org for one.
Art Walk at Ann's Place
Come and see some of the amazing art that our clients have completed in art classes or art therapy. We will also have a gallery of art for sale from artists in the community who want to help raise funds for Ann’s Place services. 100% of all purchased art will go directly to pay for our support groups and art therapy sessions.
2023 Amber Room Run From the Sun 5K Presented by Waterworks
Thank you for another successful Race!
Save the date- August 15th, 2024!
Run or walk in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world!
Take your support to the next level and sign up as an individual fundraiser or fundraising team!
The 5K kicks off at 6:30pm but you will want to arrive between 5 pm - 5:45 pm to get parked and signed in. We are expecting a large crowd this year.
2023 Amber Room Run from the Sun Sponsors
A New Beginning Salon & Spa
Bob & Sue Cooper
Savings Bank of Danbury
The DiSalvo Engineering Group
Wanda Kovacs
Bucks Ice Cream
Connecticut Distributors
Dandy Distributors
Lesser Evil
Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
Spin Doctor Entertainment
Star Distributors
Team Fairfield County Bank - 2022 Top Fundraising Team
Congratulations to our 2022 top 3 Fundraising Teams
Team Fairfield County Bank
Team Heart and Soul
Team Living Well
We would also like to thank our presenting sponsor and corporate fundraising team Waterworks H2O for their amazing support year after year!
Visit our Facebook Page for race day photos or visit our Flickr account for full sized downloadable images.
Questions? Contact Sarah@annsplace.org or (203) 790-6568 ext. 114
2023 On the Green for Ann's Place Golf Outing
Thank you for another successful event!
See you on June 17th, 2024!
2023 On the Green for Ann’s Place
at Richter Park
June 19, 2023
Join us for a fun day of golf at the beautiful Richter Park Golf Course!
The On the Green Golf Committee invites both men and women to join in this delightful outing followed by an optional dinner and awards ceremony. Funds raised will go directly to support Ann’s Place programming.
Outing begins at 9:00am. Check in, breakfast and driving range open to players at 7:30.
Registration is $195 per player. Donations in excess of $125 per player are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!
Check out our photos from the 2021 On the Green for Ann’s Place Golf Outing
On the Runway Fashion Show
Thank you for supporting our 2023 Fashion Show!
On the Runway, Celebrating Role Models
An evening of excitement and celebration, hosted by inimitable Christine O’Leary and benefitting local families facing cancer. This year we celebrated role models- members of the community that inspire us.
Save the date! Our 2024 Fashion Show will be held on April 24, 2024!
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsors
Bob & Sue Cooper Lori & John Berisford
Wilda Morgan Hayes
Kevin & Elaine Cox
2023 Fashion Show Planning Committee
Allison Carballo, Co-Chair
Danielle, Verrilli, Co-Chair
Jennifer Garbus
Andrea Minardi
Ryan Meyerhoff
Tricia Nelson van Brakel
Lynn Stubbe
Peggy Marconi (Founder)
2023 Junior Committee
Braelin Howatt
Lily Meyerhoff
Lorelei Meyerhoff
Emma Minardi
Siena Baglio
Olivia Baglio
Lillie Carballo
Sara Fernandes
Katie Pesce
Lily Rutig
Paige Shepard
Annalisa Verrilli
Mia Verrilli

20th Annual Festival of Trees
The 20th Annual Festival of Trees is Greater Danbury’s signature holiday event and Ann’s Place’s biggest fundraiser. Join us as we create holiday magic with a forest of decorated trees, live entertainment, high-end raffles prizes, boutique gift shop and Quilter’s Corner.
Festival Hours:
Friday, November 18th, 12PM-7PM
Saturday, November 19th, 10AM-5PM
Sunday, November 20th, 10AM-5PM
Special Events:
Sip, Stroll, Shop Event: Friday, November 18th, 5-7PM
Taps & Trees Craft Beer Fest: Saturday, November 19th, 7-10PM
Festival of Trees
Join us for a walk in a winter wonderland of decorated trees, raffle prizes, shopping and entertainment.
Festival of Trees is Greater Danbury’s signature holiday event and largest annual fundraiser for Ann’s Place. Mark the calendar and make it your first stop to kick off the holiday season!
Hours
General Admission Schedule
Friday, November 19, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, November 20, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, November 21, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Taps & Trees
Saturday, November 20, 7:00-10:00 pm
2021 Amber Room Run From the Sun 5K
Presented By Waterworks
WE ARE BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!
This year the Amber Room Run From the Sun 5K can be run in person or virtually.
You can also form a team and start fundraising to support families facing cancer today.
#runfromthesun5k
Check-in Starts 5:00 PM - Race Starts 6:30 PM
BBQ & Awards Ceremony following race
Show your support and become a sponsor!
Sign up online or mail in a check
For sponsorship questions contact Jack Bouffard at jack @annsplace.org or 203-790-6568 x108
Thank You Waterworks For Being Our Top Fundraising Team!
Make the race a fun team building activity. Waterworks runners, for example, added a superhero costume for each $500 donation to their campaign.
Photos from 2019:
Cheers to 30 Years
May 16th, 2021 @ 7:00 p.M.
Join us on May 16th to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Hosted by Magician Tom Pesce, this live virtual event will feature stories from clients, donors, supporters, staff and Board Members. There will be prizes, magic, auction items and a special toast to Ann's Place.
You may also pick up a delicious three-course meal prepared by the Amber Room to enjoy while you watch the event from the comfort of your own home.
Tom Pesce is one of the country’s most sought after corporate and motivational entertainers. His long client list includes companies such as Duracell, Amazon, Zoom, NBC, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq, and more.
Tom has toured the country as a headliner for Princess Cruises and regularly performs for some of the most prestigious resorts, theaters, and Fortune 500 companies in the world.
Click here to read more about our host.
Featured Performances By
Fairfield County Giving Day 2021
Join us for Fairfield County Giving Day. We are competing again this year for the Get Up & Give Contest. Get Up with us at Midnight to help Ann’s Place win the $1,000 prize. We need 25 people to donate at least $25 within the first few MINUTES of this contest. Sign up by Feb. 20 to let us know you will be UP for the fun by contacting Lynn at Lynn @ annsplace.org.
A Virtual Festival of Trees - 2020
Save The Date For a Virtual Festival of Trees!
Contestant Entries Open 9/8/20 - 12/1/20
Don’t miss the holiday sparkle… brought to you in a whole new way!
Fashion Forward 2021
Fashion Forward 2021:
A Virtual Way to Show your Support
Buy a Shirt and Mask to Support Ann's Place!
Are you ready to Show us YOUR stay at home fashion and say HELLO 2021??? We are!
Join us in our FIRST ever AT HOME fashion show. Although our annual in-person event at the Ridgefield Playhouse was canceled due to COVID, the hope and community spirit that Ann’s Place brings to so many can never be canceled!
To Learn More Click Here:
fashionforward2021.org
Thank you for an AMAZING 2019 show!
You helped us raise over $150,000 for cancer support services!!! If you missed this heartwarming and fun event, here is a 6-minute highlight video…
2020 Amber Room Run From the Sun Virtual 5K
#runfromthesun5k
Amber Room Run from the Sun Virtual 5K has extended one week due to the storm. Join us anytime August 16-27!
Get Your Shirts!
Shirt Pickup Dates/times are: Wednesday 8/19 & Thursday 8/20 12pm-2:30pm at the Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury 06811.
Our first ever Amber Room Run from the Sun Virtual 5K will be held August 16 - 20. Over the course of 5 days you can run or walk anywhere at anytime! Follow us for updates from our 5K Ambassador, Ryan Arconti.
Register Here!
For Event & Registration information contact Lynn Stubbe at lynn @annsplace.org
To Become a Sponsor Click Here!
For Sponsorship information contact Jack Bouffard at jack @annsplace.org
Thank You Waterworks For Being Our Top Fundraising Team!
Make the race a fun team building activity. Waterworks runners, for example, decided to wear superhero costumes when someone donated $500 to their campaign.
Photos from 2019:
Drink Pink
Thank you for a great Drink Pink 2019, everybody!
Please join us on October 3, 2019 from 6-8:30pm at the Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, CT for a heartwarming and fun evening. In the midst of a powerful photographic exhibit “Courageous Faces”, portraits of Breast Cancer survivors courtesy of Kristen Jensen, attendees will enjoy a special Pink Drink, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and delicious appetizers. This event is hosted by Christine O'Leary and all proceeds will benefit Ann's Place, a local nonprofit organization that provides comfort, support and resources to people living with cancer and to their loved ones all free of charge. Special thanks to Adam Broderick for the hair styling and makeup for our courageous models before their photo shoots.
New: This year we will be celebrating at the Lounsbury House!
Drink Pink was designed by Kristen Jensen Productions, HamletHub and Sarah’s Wine Bar at Bernard’s.

Ladies Golf Classic 2019
Stay tuned for the date of our Ladies Golf Classic 2020!
Richter Park Golf Course,
100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CT
How to pay: You can pay by check, by calling in a credit card number to Jack or Dawn at 203-790-6568, by filling in your credit card information on the form, or dropping cash off at our office. Send the sign-up form to jack@annsplace.org, fax: 203-797-1726 or mail to Ann’s Place, 80 Saw Mill Road, Danbury CT.
Ann's Place provides comfort & support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.Offering our services free of charge, Ann's Place is a welcoming beacon for your family, friends, and neighbors, who are confronted with the fears and uncertainties of cancer.
Please consider supporting this great work by registering your foursome or sponsoring the classic.
This is one of the top ladies golf tournaments in Connecticut held at an award winning course. Richter Park was voted Best Place to Play by Golf Digest!
Photos from 2018 - Special Thanks to photographer, Ann Hermann, for donating her services
Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. That value of your player fee and meals is $150.
Breakfast With Eric Frede and Meghan Culmo
UCONN and Ann’s Place Fans Come Together!
Ann’s Place is honored to announce we will be holding a UCONN themed breakfast fundraiser featuring Danbury native, and SNY announcer, Eric Frede, and UCONN alum Meghan Culmo. The May 14th breakfast will be held at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury and monies raised will directly support the free cancer support services Ann’s Place provides the local community.
Eric Frede SNY’s play-by-play announcer for the 11-time national champion UConn women's basketball program. A two-time New England Emmy Award-winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for sports reporting, he has over 25 years of experience broadcasting collegiate and professional sports. Through the years he's provided play by play for women's and men’s college basketball - including ESPN’s coverage of the NCAA women’s tournament the last two years - plus games in the ACC, Big East, SEC, Big Ten, Pac12 and more. He provided play by play for Turner's “Teamcast” coverage of the UConn men’s semifinal win in Dallas at the 2014 Final Four. He also calls football, baseball, softball, hockey, soccer and lacrosse for a variety of conferences and networks.
Also joining us is UConn alum Meghan Culmo. Meghan has been a color analyst on radio and television for nearly two decades. She has appeared on Connecticut Public Television, ESPN, MSG and Lifetime Television, among others. While at CPTV she hosted "The Geno Auriemma Show” for nearly 15 years. Meg's playing career featured several historic milestones, including UConn’s first-ever BIG EAST Regular Season and Tournament Championships. She was a 1,000-point scorer and All-BIG EAST performer -- as well as captain her senior year. Meg earned Most Outstanding Player at the 1991 BIG EAST Championship as the Huskies claimed the title. Her resume also includes being a member of the coaching staff that helped guide the Huskies to their very first NCAA Championship.
Ann Olsen Golf Classic
Click here to visit the Ann Olsen Golf Classic page for more information!
Ladies Golf Classic
Click here to visit the Ladies Golf Classic page for more information!