Project Report
| Jan 6, 2025
The Berthoud Adaptive Park Project is Fully Funded
By Alyssa Lile | Director of Communications + Engagement
We did it, together! In partnership with the Bowling Family, Can'd Aid has reached its fundraising goal for the Berthoud Adaptive Park Project. A true testament to Can'd Aid's "fueled by people power" motto, this project has exemplified the strength of community since its beginning in 2021. While the final donation was made through the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, countless members of the community, local businesses, foundations and volunteers have contributed to the $1.6 million total raised to bring this project to fruition.
A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is currently scheduled for 2025, but community build days are expected to be announced early next spring for volunteers and neighbors to help construct playground equipment.
Thank you!
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Jul 22, 2024
Final Lemonade Stand
By Alyssa Lile | Director of Communications + Engagement
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The Bowling Family Breaks Ground
Since our last report, Can'd Aid hosted a groundbreaking ceremony where members of the press and major donors gathered onsite to celebrated long-awaited movement on a project that truly embodies our "fueled by people power" motto, and is a true testament to the power of community and one family's quest for inclusive play.
In June, Can'd Aid and the Bowling family also hosted the project's fourth and final lemonade stand fundraiser, raising over $13,000 and putting the project at over 90% of our fundraising goal.
Additional fundraising updates:
- In late March, the project received a $2,500 donation from the PGA tour
- In May, Larimer County pledged $50,000 to the project to be used for the Yalp Inclusive Sona Arch
- In June, The Permobil Foundation supported the project with a $2,000 grant.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support this project!
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Can'd Aid Executive Director, Diana Hicks
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Mar 29, 2024
Major Milestone Reached! Over 1.3 Million Raised
By Alyssa Lile | Director of Programs
I wanted to connect with you to share an amazing milestone regarding the Berthoud Adaptive Park Project. Earlier this year, the Town of Berthoud’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to dedicate $650,000 of uncommitted park development and improvement funds toward the project. Park developer, Schroyer Resources, along with LGI Homes in Colorado, Dream Finders Homes and Post Modern Development also donated $200,000 - bringing our total raised to over 1.3 MILLION!
- We are continuing to raise funds for a few key pieces of equipment that will make the park as accessible and inclusive as possible, while also seeking a sponsor for a permanent Lemonade Stand as an homage to the Bowling family’s annual Lemonade Stand (which raised nearly $40,000 for the project over the course of three years!) to provide a space for community-minded children to hold fundraisers for future community projects.
- In June, we’ll be hosting both a formal groundbreaking on-site, as well as our final lemonade stand to get over the finish line fundraising wise.
- We’re about to place our first order of equipment (the Town of Berthoud has offered space to store smaller items) and will soon be offering volunteer and donor “micro-builds” to put together pieces of equipment to be ready to install on-site.
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