Colorado Gives Day – Meet Camper Ellena

Give Joy & Belonging to Campers like Ellena

Starting NOW is your opportunity to provide life-changing camp experiences to children with life-altering diagnoses and their families – all at no cost to them. Your gift will help campers like Ellena, who found belonging and joy at camp after facing incredible challenges.

Meet Ellena
At just six weeks old, Ellena underwent a 12-hour brain surgery, leaving her parents unsure of what her future would hold. Today, Ellena is a thriving teenager who has found independence, joy, and love for camp at Roundup River Ranch.

The CO Gives Day matching gift ends at midnight on Dec. 10.

Give today and help create moments of connection and joy for kids like Ellena.

This year, your generosity will go even further:

  • Matching Gift! Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts made to Roundup River Ranch for CO Gives Day will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $40,000This special matching opportunity ends at midnight on December 10.
  • Incentive Boost: Donations made on or before Colorado Gives Day receive an additional proportional boost from Community First Foundation’s $1 Million Incentive Fund. 

Together, let’s reach our goal of 200 donations for Colorado Gives Day. With your support, more children like Ellena can experience the magic of camp. 

Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
Remember, if you are a Colorado Income Taxpayer, you may be eligible for the CCTC. How this works:

  • You donate to a child care organization – Roundup River Ranch.
  • You get the 50% tax credit on your Colorado state taxes.
  • You may also be able to deduct the full donation from your federal taxable income, which can save you even more. Learn more. 

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