River Deep Foundation Outing Reports provide highlights of the dozens of activities and events we host to help bring hope and healing, one adventure at a time.
Another grand time was had by everyone who joined us July 26 for a whole lot of fun with Colorado Youth Outdoors (CYO) on its beautiful, 220-acre Swift Ponds in Fort Collins. Like the River Deep Foundation, CYO promotes relationship-building through outdoor recreation. About 100 people enjoyed fishing — and fish tales — archery, scenic […]
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Our June was fabulous – and our generous donors helped make it happen. Visit our website for even more photos. Cyanotype Printing with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, June 2Participant: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) We explored one of the oldest photography techniques by placing objects directly onto light sensitive paper to create beautiful silhouettes.
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We really do know how to make it the “merry month of May!” Despite Colorado’s chilly springtime weather, we’ve enjoyed the warmth of community connection. Try Scuba with Denver Adaptive DiversDenver, May 3Participant: VA Hospital (VA) Scuba can bring many health benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, breath control, and lower blood pressure. And it’s even better
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Our April was filled with beautiful weather and meaningful community connection — and we brought a lot of warmth to an otherwise chilly springtime in Colorado. Clay Mini-Food Sculptures with theCottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, April 7 Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA We left this art lesson ready to eat! Using colorful clays, our imagination
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Our March was another whirlwind of fun – and meaningful community connection. Paint a Pet with the Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, March 2Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA Using bright colors and bold brushstrokes everyone had a great time painting their favorite pet or critter! Fencing at the Denver Fencing CenterDenver, March 8Participants: Craig
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We‘re delighted to report about another fun-filled February. DIY Booklet-Making: Writing, Drawing & CollageColorado Springs, February 3Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA Everyone has a story to tell — and this session at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts was the inspirational start of what we hope becomes the start of of many exciting journeys of
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More than 110 military veterans and their family members — including 40 children — celebrated the holidays with us this year thanks to the generosity of River Deep Foundation donors and volunteers and the collaborative support and leadership of our River Deep Alliance partner, Operation TBI Freedom (OTF). Guests at this festive party, held Dec.
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We’re thankful for our generous donors throughout the year, who make it possible for us to help people find hope and healing through wonderful activities such as these. Trap Shooting at Valhalla Hunt ClubBennett, November 2Participants: Craig Hospital It was a beautiful day for a group of experienced clays shooters to knock ‘em down before
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Family Fishing, Archery and Fun Day!Fort Collins, October 5Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF), Ft. Cason Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), VA, Craig Hospital We lucked out with another lovely day with the wonderful staff of Colorado Youth Outdoors, a nonprofit that helps people build relationships through outdoor recreation. Our participants enjoyed a full day of fly fishing,
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You can always count on us to make the most of every season! Summer 2024 was glorious — and we’re confident the fall has plenty of fun and friendship in store, too. Mixed Media with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, September 9Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) The creative juices were flowing, and a grand
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