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About Us

SCARE for a CURE is a 100% volunteer organization in Central Texas that creates interactive haunted adventures while mentoring youth to raise money for Breast Cancer Resource Center and other local charities.

Our Vision

To establish a diverse community of volunteerism that develops skills and cultivates creativity for the greater good.

Our History

Born out of the ashes of legendary haunts Britannia Manor and Haunted Trails and raised from the infamous backyard haunt of local celebrity Jarrett Crippen, a.k.a. The Defuser, SCARE for a CURE’s talented, creative and fiendish crew of special effects artists, set builders, audio and lighting techs, costume designers, make up artists and actors work year-round alongside volunteers from community organizations throughout Central Texas to build the haunt bigger and better each year.

Since 2007, SCARE for a CURE has raised over $500,000 for the Breast Cancer Resource Center, awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships and donated over $20,000 to Manor ISD and other local charities. 

In addition, SCARE For A CURE volunteers have collected thousands of pounds of pet food & canned goods for local shelters. Through tens of thousands of hours, our volunteers have fostered volunteerism & given back to our community. Being a part of this amazing family of volunteers allows each of us to make a greater impact in our community than any of us could have individually.

Our all-volunteer crew is passionate about Scaring and Caring. We do this to give back to the community.

SCARE for a CURE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Board of Directors

Susan Pratt

Susan Pratt
President

Debra Buffington

Debra Buffington
Vice President

Jarrett Crippen
Build Director

Alexander Petak
Treasurer

Erica Sigler
Volunteer Director

Suzie Hawley

Suzie Hawley
Operations Director

Alys Thompson

Alys Thompson
Secretary