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2022 Funded Project: Dyck Arboretum of the Plains

June 2, 2023

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2022 Funded Project: Crested Butte Nordic

May 11, 2023

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2022 Funded Project: Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams

April 6, 2023

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2022 Funded Project: Crested Butte Land Trust

March 13, 2023

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2022 Funded Project: Clearwater Community Foundation

February 20, 2023

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2021 Funded Project: Crested Butte Avalanche Center

December 29, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams

November 30, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Camp Horizon

October 13, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Keewaydin Foundation

September 23, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley

August 25, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: UNICEF USA

July 15, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Bartlett Arboretum

June 27, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Western Colorado University

June 1, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Crested Butte Nordic

May 4, 2022

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2021 Funded Project: Crested Butte Land Trust

April 11, 2022

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Aiding COVID-19 Recovery in the Gunnison Valley

January 21, 2021

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Fighting COVID-19 Through Global Vaccine Distribution

January 19, 2021

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Outdoor Activities a Welcome Respite During Pandemic

January 18, 2021

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Open Space Heals the Spirit

January 18, 2021

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Students Build Friendships, Explore Colorado

December 30, 2018

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Botanical gardens preserve nature’s beauty at the Bartlett Arboretum

October 15, 2018

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Work begins on Gunsight Bridge in Crested Butte

September 17, 2018

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Thank you – Crested Butte Land Trust

August 3, 2018

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Outdoor Adventures Connect Kids to Wildlife, Nature

July 20, 2018

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Thank you – Dyck Arboretum of the Plains

June 2, 2018

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Kansas Students Experience Hands-on Environmental Learning

June 2, 2018

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Severely Malnourished Children Receive UNICEF Aid

April 9, 2018

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UNICEF Mobilizes Resources to Provide Assistance in Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico

April 8, 2018

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UNICEF Continues to Support Zika-Affected Countries

April 7, 2018

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Reflections

Reflections… an update from Kendall on the foundation’s ongoing impact

March 14, 2018

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Paradox Sports Thank you

March 5, 2018

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Rebuilding a school after devastating earthquakes strike Nepal

March 4, 2018

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2017 Grants: Experiencing Nature

March 1, 2018

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2017 Grants: Protecting the Environment

March 1, 2018

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2017 Grants: Supporting WSCU

March 1, 2018

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2017 Grants: Worldwide Outreach

March 1, 2018

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Kansas Wildlife Federation Thank you – Terry Sullivan

February 25, 2018

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Bringing world-class ice climbing to people with disabilities

February 22, 2018

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Adaptive Sports Center: The Atkins Family

January 18, 2018

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YMCA Holiday Card

December 22, 2017

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UNICEF Holiday Card – 2017

December 20, 2017

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YMCA Thank You Note – Viet Le

December 18, 2017

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Y’s Camp Hyde connects kids to nature near Chris’ hometown

December 10, 2017

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Providing relief after devastation in Puerto Rico

December 5, 2017

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CBAC Thank You

December 1, 2017

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Fostering a love of nature for kids

November 25, 2017

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Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center Thank You

November 21, 2017

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A story that embodies the Crested Butte Community

November 20, 2017

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Keewaydin Foundation Thank you – Lauren Geiger

November 15, 2017

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Keewaydin Thank You – Tommy Hyde

November 15, 2017

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Riding horses therapy to people with disabilities

November 12, 2017

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Improving safety in the Colorado backcountry

November 10, 2017

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dZi Foundation Thank you

November 7, 2017

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Western State Foundation Thank You

November 6, 2017

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Helping kids experience the outdoors of Vermont

November 5, 2017

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Colorado backcountry awaits Western students

October 30, 2017

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Preserving the natural beauty at Bartlett Arboretum

October 25, 2017

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Western students experience outdoors

August 29, 2017

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Famine threatens millions of lives in Africa, Middle East

August 11, 2017

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Conserving wetlands, replacing 130-year-old bridge

June 7, 2017

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Adaptive Sports Center Participant Spotlight: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

May 18, 2017

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Unprecedented Suffering in Syria

May 11, 2017

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CB Nordic shares pictures of equipment purchased through CMF grant

March 25, 2017

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YMCA Thank You Note – Ronn McMahon

March 1, 2017

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Humanitarian Aid for Syrian Children Refugees

January 17, 2017

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A ‘Fresh Start’ for Victims of Sex Abuse & Trafficking

January 16, 2017

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Taking Flight, a Conservation Tour

January 16, 2017

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Combating the Spread of Zika

January 16, 2017

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Fostering Love & Respect for Nature at Y Camps

January 15, 2017

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Giving People in Zimbabwe Basic Survival Skills

January 15, 2017

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Outdoor Adventure Awaits WSCU Students

January 15, 2017

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Conserving a Treasure of the Midwest

January 15, 2017

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Kids Experience Nature in Outdoor Adventure Camp

January 15, 2017

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Adaptive Ice Climbing a One-of-a-Kind Experience

January 14, 2017

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Celebrating the Human Spirit in the Rockies

January 14, 2017

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Reflections

Some Reflections on a life that continues to inspire…

January 14, 2017

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2016 Grants: Worldwide Outreach

January 1, 2017

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2016 Grants: Supporting WSCU

January 1, 2017

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2016 Grants: Protecting the Environment

January 1, 2017

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2016 Grants: Experiencing Nature

January 1, 2017

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A Legacy Worth Fighting For

October 16, 2016

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Preserving the Natural Beauty of the Gunnison Valley

October 1, 2016

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New Equipment Opens Skiing Season Earlier for Valley Youth

March 6, 2016

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Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities

August 3, 2015

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Protecting the Environment’s Natural Beauty

July 30, 2015

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WSCU Students Discover Colorado Backcountry with Scholarships

July 30, 2015

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Letter from Chris’ Professor, Paul Edwards

July 23, 2015

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Giving Kids Time in the Wilderness

July 20, 2015

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Making Friends in the Back Country

July 20, 2015

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Experiencing Alaska

July 19, 2015

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Bringing Nordic Races to New Level

July 19, 2015

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Connecting Teens with the Environment

July 19, 2015

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CB Nordic Team Thank You – Lauren Holbrook

July 17, 2015

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Kids Connect With Nature at Y’s Camp Hyde

June 13, 2015

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Providing Humanitarian Aid in Nepal

June 8, 2015

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Experiencing Nature & Wildlife

May 31, 2015

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Fighting Ebola in West Africa

May 19, 2015

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Youth Get Hands-on Wildlife & Nature Lessons

April 2, 2015

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Outfitting Students to Experience the Wilderness

September 19, 2014

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Opening up life-changing, high altitude adventure for those with disabilities

September 19, 2014

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Preserving a piece of paradise

June 19, 2014

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Every day is a fun-filled camp adventure shared with friends

May 19, 2014

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Protecting Syrian Children

December 19, 2013

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WBO Scholarship Thank You – Zachary Schaller

November 6, 2013

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Nordic Team Thank You

November 6, 2013

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Outdoor Adventure Camp is a Summer Treat for Youngsters

November 6, 2013

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Crested Butte Land Trust

November 6, 2013

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Adaptive Sports Center enables the adventurous

August 6, 2013

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Clearwater Treehouse Project

August 6, 2013

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Standing up for human rights in India

August 4, 2011

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Wilderness Based Orientation at Western State

August 4, 2011

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Marker on the Mountain

August 4, 2011

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The Crested Butte Land Trust

August 4, 2011

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Western State Scholarship Thank You

August 4, 2011

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Western State College Center

July 24, 2011

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Humanitarian Outreach to Sudan

July 4, 2011

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First Grant to the Boy Scouts

July 4, 2011

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Environmental Activities Center at YMCA Camp Hyde

July 4, 2011