Where We Began
2024 was the 10th anniversary of my daughter Jenn's passing. In this short video, you'll find an explanation of how this Challenge came to be and a bit about the wonderful young woman who inspired it.
Please note submissions are now closed for 2025 – see ya next year!
Jenn's Challenge goes to Burning Man
At the conclusion of both 2024 and 2025's Challenge, I created an art project out of everyone's stories and brought them with me to Burning Man with me. On the last night of the festival, I burn the project at the Temple (see pictures). It is an odd sight for outsiders, but the burn serves as collective release—letting go of grief and painful memories, marking new beginnings, and bringing conclusion to the week itself.
The Stories That Have Been Shared
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass...
it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
Favorite quote of Jenn Scheinkopf (1981 - 2014 and forever dancing in the rain)
To Hell With The Stats!
Jenn gave a short speech at one of the brain tumor charity walks we did every year. Her message? "To hell with the stats!"
The Challenge
Be Nice
Be nice to someone you otherwise wouldn't.
Dance In the Rain
Do something that brings you pure joy.
Share Your Story
Share your experience by recording a video or sending in a text.
See ya next year!
Submissions are closed for Jenn's Challenge 2025. But keep an eye out for next year as we'll be running Jenn's Challenge again in 2026!
