In the year following Carol's death, the idea of establishing a regatta to promote Breast Cancer Awareness was promoted by Carol's friends and family. The early goal was to give support to uninsured, under-insured and low income individuals through the Freeman Foundation in Joplin, Mo. For a number of years, the Foundation administered the funds in Joplin.

In the past few years, the focus has changed and, today, the funds provide support to The Christian Medical Center in Grove, Ok. The funds are now administered by the Integris Foundation, who receive referrals from The Christian Medical Center.  Aid can be in the form of education, treatments, gas cards, clothing, wigs and any other need that may arise.

The Pink Ribbon Regatta was renamed this year to reflect a new goal. Club members have expressed a desire to contribute in other ways to the fundraising efforts. Using the Bartlett Regatta as a model, there will be a Regatta party the weekend before the October 4th Regatta.  Club members and guests are invited to attend the Sept 27th event. It is hoped that the Regatta Party someday will grow into a community-wide event.