Dear Friends of Healing and Adventure, At the River Deep Foundation, our mission is to help military veterans, individuals with mobile challenges and those facing profound emotional or psychological trauma heal through outdoor recreation and supportive community. For years, we have proudly assisted with management of Anglers of Honor as a vital program within our […]
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Colorado has enjoyed an especially clear, crisp and colorful fall this year — which made our outdoor activities this month even more fun. Here’s a quick summary of what our donors’ generosity helped us accomplish in just the month of October: Fly Fishing with Anglers of Honor at Lincoln HillsBlack Hawk, Oct. 4Participants: Craig Hospital, OTF,
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We always wind down summer and welcome fall with flair! This year’s transition was no less spectacular. Here’s a quick-hit summary of just some of our activities in September: Fly Fishing with Anglers of Honor at Lincoln HillsBlack Hawk, September 6Participants: Craig Hospital, Operation TBI Freedom (OTF), Fort Carson Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), Veterans Administration (VA)
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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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Wow! We’re celebrating our supporters’ tremendous generosity! Our annual sporting clays shoot on June 28 at Colorado Clays Shooting Park exceeded our goals for attendance and fundraising with more than 110 participants helping us to raise about $20,000! Thanks to everyone who showed up. Thanks to our board members and volunteer staff for the event
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Being a father isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon – a “long game” where the daily choices and intentional actions you take today ripple outwards, shaping the adults your children become. Let’s delve into the profound and lasting benefits that arise when fathers consciously engage in raising their children. From fostering emotional resilience and strong
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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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The River Deep Alliance is an important aspect of our organization — and we invite you to learn more about this innovative collaboration among complementary nonprofits that work in their own ways to re-acclimate, re-enable and re-engage people with disabilities. Among them is Alliance member Comeback Yoga, which we also invite you to visit online
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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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