Dear Friend of BOEC,
With July upon us, BOEC's summer Wilderness Program is in full swing and we are so excited to see the return of overnight campers for the first time in over a year. This week we welcomed back participants from the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, a long time partner of BOEC's. Also on the schedule are two camps of kiddos from Children's Hospital Colorado, Cleft Camp South and Camp Zenith, and a group of 5 families will hit the river for camping and rafting as part of BOEC's Heroic Military Family Program.
This kind of activity, along with the day camps that continue with local youth, shows how much can be overcome with planning and perseverance. I am very proud of and daily impressed by, the dedication and hard work shown by BOEC team members who are 100% committed to putting together safe, fun and high quality programs for our partners and participants. Led by Jaime Overmyer and Claire DiCola, the Wilderness Program team has more than 35 years of experience between them and it shows in every facet of the program from start to finish.
This month we introduce you to Bobby Yates who has volunteered on BIA camps for over 17 years. Bobby brings warmth, energy and a huge smile to each program he is a part of and we all adore him! Club Forget Me Not, led by Stacy Smith, brings kids together to tackle the grieving process head on and this month's donor spotlight features Peggy Manchester who overcomes the challenges with MS through BOEC's AWI retreats.
The work we do is only possible because of the courageous and giving people and partners who support us. Thank you to each of you no matter what role you play in helping BOEC achieve our mission which is simply to expand the potential of those we serve through meaningful, educational and inspiring outdoor experiences.
With gratitude,
