Resident announces 'Boots on the Ground' cancer walk for Nov. 15, seeks local nonprofit recipient and sponsors

Ocean Kent, a Maricopa resident, used the council’s public comment period to announce an upcoming community cancer walk called “Boots on the Ground — 10 Toes Down,” scheduled for Nov. 15 and planned to be held at Copper Sky pending final arrangements. Kent said the event will raise funds for cancer patients and survivors and will be sponsor‑supported; she asked the council and the public to help identify a local organization that could receive the event’s donations.

The nut graf: Kent described the walk as a community fundraiser organized by local sponsors and volunteers and said she wants proceeds to remain in Maricopa rather than be directed to an organization outside the city. She listed several sponsors and asked residents to register and attend.

Kent told the council the event already has community sponsors including Silk Silk Press Express, The UPS Store, JP Rentals and Maricopa Lifestyle Magazine and that organizers are in discussions with Copper Sky as a possible host facility. She said flyers and a QR registration code are available and that the walk is intended to become an annual event.

No formal city action occurred during the meeting; Kent asked that city staff or councilors suggest local nonprofits that could be a recipient for event proceeds and that interested parties reach out via the flyers or the public QR code.

The council did not direct staff to take immediate action during the meeting; the call‑to‑the‑public rules allow council members to request staff follow‑up after comments are made.