Announcing our 2026 Grand Marshal
Alisha Porter
Alisha was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2024. She spent months going through chemotherapy, bone marrow shots, and eventually a whole hysterectomy. Her young adult son moved back home to help care for her and his two teenage siblings.
In June 2025, Alisha was told her cancer had returned. Alisha was working full-time and planning ahead for activities with her kids including camping and fishing. Her dreams include living in the country where she could hunt and fish and tend a garden. She is now only able to work part-time in an automotive customer service position. The role is taxing as she, like so many, has first hand experience with chemo-brain being a real thing.
Both Seeds of Hope and the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation were able to help with rent, gas, and groceries. Alisha and her family will take home 50% of the proceeds raised at our raffle. We are grateful she has agreed to lead the 2026 Torch Run as our Grand Marshal.
Previous Years Grand Marshals
In Honor of Sawyer Bizon – 2025
At 14 years of age, Sawyer was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2023. We are honored to have him as our 2025 Grand Marshall.
In Honor of Devin Jenkins – 2024
Ski & Ride’s favorite Tiger mascot Devon faced his own cancer battle in 2023 with mantle cell lymphoma.
In Honor of Violet Zimbrick – 2022 & 2023
At 7 years old Violet was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer. With her happy and optimistic attitude, she continues to be an inspiration.
In Memory of Hayden – Lylabell Shenk – 2020
Lylabell gladly served as 2020 Grand Marshal in honor of her sister, Hayden Shenk.
The Shenk family continues to serve and support Ski & Ride.
Inaugural Ski & Ride Grand Marshal
In Loving Memory of Hayden Shenk – 2018 & 2019
Hayden was diagnosed with osterosarcoma cancer in 2017 at 9 years old. Hayden’s family has dedicated their time and service to Ski & Ride in 2016. Hayden will be remembered by her adventurous spirit.
09.08.2007 – 02.26.2020