The UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute (UNCCRI) holds an annual fundraising event each year called Northern Colorado Ninja Warriors. This event is held in the Bank of Colorado Arena and it is a large-scale competitive obstacle course. Participants sign up, raise money for UNCCRI and compete for glory and prizes. Last year, over $91,000 and the goal is to raise more this year.

The UNCCRI is a unique community service clinic on the UNC campus that provides exercise-based rehabilitation services for cancer patients in the community. Operational costs are covered through grants and fundraising events.