roundup river ranch

Thank you!

On behalf of the children and families whose lives have been enriched through the magic of camp, we thank you. Your generous support and friendship make camp possible.

Roundup River RanchP.O. Box 8589Avon, CO 81620-8589

Experience themagic of the 2013camp season.

2013ANNUAL REPORT

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2013ANNUAL REPORT

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Roundup River Ranch enriches the lives of children with

chronic and life-threatening illnesses by providing free camp

experiences year-round with appropriate medical care that

are fun, safe, and empowering.

MISSION

MEDICAL PARTNERS

Partner Hospitals

Founding Partner Hospital

Medical Advisory Committee

Chair Hospital Affiliation

Lia Gore, MD, FAAP Children’s Hospital Colorado/University of Colorado Cancer Center

Members At-Large

Alison Artico DuMond, CPNP-AC Children’s Hospital Colorado

Lalit Bajaj, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Mindy Banks, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Emily Barr, CPNP, CNM Children’s Hospital Colorado

Terri Bisio, RN Children’s Hospital Colorado

Marita Bledsoe, MD Roundup River Ranch

Jeff Brown, MD Vail Valley Medical Center

Robert Casey, PhD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Wendy Cook, MD SeriousFun Children’s Network

Edwin De Zoeten, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Laura Dorneman Children’s Hospital Colorado

Katie Dueber, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Monica Federico, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ali Fisher, RN, BSN Roundup River Ranch

Elizabeth Gibson, PNP Children’s Hospital Colorado

Pat Hammon, RN Roundup River Ranch

Michael Handler, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Molly Hemenway, RN, PNP Children’s Hospital Colorado

Karen Hill, RN, PNP Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Ed Hoffenberg, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Roger Hollister, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ruth Johnson Roundup River Ranch

Meena Julapalli, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

David Kaplan, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kelly Knupp, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kyle Kusek, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Arthur Liu, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kelly Maloney, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Dennis Matthews, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Lisa Meltzer, PhD National Jewish Health

Jerrod Milton, RpH Children’s Hospital Colorado

Greg Miranda, MD Vail Valley Medical Center

Richard Miranda, MD, FACP, FAAP Presbyterian/St. Luke’s/University of Colorado Denver

Mike Narkewicz Children’s Hospital Colorado

Rachelle Nuss, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Bill Pietra, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Adam Rosenberg, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Jason Soden, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ron Sokol, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Liz Solan, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Ted Stathos, MD Rocky Mountain Pediatric Gastronenterology

Natalie Vona, PhD

Keith Weisz, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Adel Younoszai, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Julie Zimbelman, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL


We have reviewed the names that are listed carefully. However, if you find an

inadvertent error or omission, please accept our apologies in advance and contact us

at 970.748.9983 extension 6 so that we may correct our records.

LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERS

Board of Directors

Chair

Lia Gore, MD

Co-Vice Chairs

Laurie Galbreath

Dick O’Loughlin

Treasurer

George Coleman

Secretary

Rebecca Riff

Directors

Pamela Selle Bard

Tim Beyer

Cliff Buchholz

Betsy Cheroutes

Steven A. Cohen

Kathy Cole

Marla Coleman

Ida S. and Wiley Y. Daniel

Mary Davies

Monique Davis

Andrew Duke

Cindy Engles

Kathy Ferguson

John Gates

Georgia Wall Gogel, JD

Shelie Gustafson

Rick Hermes

Drew Hollenbeck

Michael Imperi

Lynn Janklow

Greg V. Johnson

Donna Martin

Sally O’Loughlin

Kenneth Siegel

Julie Sullivan

Matt Teeters

Bev and Bruce Wagner

Carole Watters

Dianne Woodruff

Kristy Woolfolk

Joni and Scott Wylie

Ex-Officio

John Forester

Ruth B. Johnson, JD

Camp Founder

Alison Knapp

In Memoriam

Gerald Gallegos

Honor Chairpersons*

President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford

*In Memoriam

Founder’s Circle

Recognizing visionary supporters whose gifts have established a secure foundationfor Roundup River Ranch campers in the past, present,and future.

T. Denny Sanford

Knapp Mandell Family

Hermes Group

David and Francie Horvitz

The Ferguson Family

Gates Frontier Fund

Paul Newman/Newman’s Own Foundation

Kathy and Trent Cole

Frechette Family Foundation

The Foley Family

The Jazzbird Foundation

Advisory Committee

Committee Chairpersons

Sally and Dick O’Loughlin

Board Liaison

Lynn Janklow

Committee Members

Brenda and Derik Allerton

Marilyn Augur

Catherine Bennett and Fred Frailey

Karen Berndt

Glory and Michael Burns

Jeri and Charlie Campisi

Geraldine R. Cohen

Kelly Liken and Rick Colomitz

Joanne and Jack Crosby

Rebecca and Glenn Davis

Jane and Reed Eberly

Kathleen and Jack Eck

Helen and Chris Edwards

Paula and David Edwards

Regina and Kyle Fink

Pat and Peter Frechette

Suzanne Gallegos

Linda and John Galvin

Grace and Steve Gamble

Mary and James Hagen

Margie and Mike Hamrick

Jane and Tom Healy

Judith and Robert Holmes

Fran Good Horvitz and David Horvitz

Christina and John Hostetter

Karen and Dennett Hutchinson

Diana and Jim Kaylor

Barbara and Timothy Kelley

Alison and Kim Knapp

Laine and Merv Lapin

Sandy and Charles Lloyd

Karen and Walter Loewenstern

Regina and James Lorenzen

Joan and Ron Maclachlan

Gail and Joseph Mahoney

Donna Meyer

Bob Moroney

Karen and Jim Morter

Pamela Norris

Candace Palmer

Lisa and David Pease

Sue Ann and John Peck

Suzi and Donald Perozzi

Pam and Ben Peternell

Carolyn and Steve Pope

Gretchen and Robert Ravenscroft

Amy and Jay Regan

Anne Roberts

T. Denny Sanford

Suzanne and Bernard Scharf

Debbie and Jim Schultz

Beth and Rodney Slifer

Robert Solon

Brooke and Martin Stein

William Sterett

Elizabeth and David Stern

Sean Ugrin

Susan and Tom Washing

Karin and Robert Weber

Jennifer and David White

Nancy and Don Wiese

Kim and Steve Winesett

Nancy and Harold Zirkin

STAFFPresident & CEO

Ruth B. Johnson, JD

Tammy Argenbright

Marita Bledsoe, MD

Mia D’Angelo

Ali Fisher, RN, BSN

Eileen Hall

Austen Hoffman

Lorrie Johnson Cooper

Shawn Kirschner

Sterling Leija

Courtney O’Brien

Kelly O’Leary

Jim Rogers

Katie Santambrogio

Lora Schwindt

Betsy Seeger

Paul St Ruth

Britta Volz

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Lia Gore, MDChair, Roundup River RanchBoard of Directors

Ruth B. Johnson, JDPresident & CEO, Roundup River Ranch

DEAR FRIENDS,As we reflect back on fiscal year 2013, we are proud to share our accomplishments with you. Together with the Board of Directors and Roundup River Ranch staff, we recognize and appreciate the generosity extended by friends and supporters last year. By contributing time, talent, and resources to Roundup River Ranch, you made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. You gave them what they needed most – a chance to take a break from being a patient and enjoy an experience where they are not defined by their illness, a time to make friends who understand, and an opportunity to simply have fun.

In 2013 we celebrated the Summer of Wish and Wonder, and what a camp season of wonderment and wishes coming true it was!

We are proud to highlight the following 2013 accomplishments:

★ Provided hope, joy, laughter, and friendship to 591 campers through fun and empowering camp experiences. That’s 52% increase from the total number of individuals served in 2012. And, perhaps best of all, camp was free to all thanks to the generous support of friends like you.

★ Offered 10 camp sessions – six Summer Program sessions and four Family Program sessions – to individuals from 14 different states.

★ Expanded the illness groups served and the programmatic opportunities available at camp.

★ Exceeded the annual fundraising goal for the first time in our history.

★ Hosted the first-ever Roundup River Ranch Camper Reunion, which was attended by 164 camp alumni and fostered an environment for campers to reconnect with old friends as they enjoyed a little camp fun.

★ Implemented facilities improvements to make the site more accessible for campers. Key improvements included paving major walking paths at camp, building a new shade structure at the fishing pond for campers to enjoy, renovating the Homestead Cabin, and installing solar gate openers.

★ � Hosted the second annual A Grateful Harvest at camp and the third annual City Slicker Soiree in Denver. Our two signature events, along with other special events hosted throughout the year, raised a total of $871,046, an increase of 27% from 2012.

★ Added six new members to the Board of Directors. Welcome Steve Cohen, Drew Hollenbeck, Mike Imperi, Lynn Janklow, Julie Sullivan, and Matt Teeters to the Board!

★ Impacted the lives of children and families long after their time at Roundup River Ranch has ended. The confidence, strength, courage, and social connectedness discovered at camp continues when campers return to their home communities.

We are humbled, amazed, and inspired by what you helped make possible in 2013. And, we look forward to the great achievements we will celebrate in 2014 and beyond.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for embracing and supporting the children and families served by Roundup River Ranch. Always remember that you are celebrated in the endless laughter and smiles of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses whose lives are enriched by the healing power of camp.

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With Gratitude,


LOOKING AHEAD: 2014 CAMP SEASON - “REASON TO DANCE!”That’s what happens at Roundup River Ranch – campers discover reasons to dance and they celebrate. And, we’re proud to announce that it’s the theme for the 2014 camp season. We’re challenging the campers to remember all the reasons to dance both at Roundup River Ranch and when they return home. The possibilities are endless! We can’t wait to share with you the many reasons campers dance as the season progresses.

This year, we strive to:

★ Enrich the lives of at least 700 individuals through empowering camp experiences at Roundup River Ranch. Camp experiences that are always offered free of charge thanks to the support of the community.

★ Enhance the camper experience at Roundup River Ranch by including new program and activity offerings, adding an expanded Climbing Heights As Peers (CHAP) leadership program for 16 and 17 year old campers.

★ Encourage continued philanthropic support of Roundup River Ranch among individuals, corporations, and foundations from the communities we serve.

★ Extend the Roundup River Ranch service region to serve even more campers from other states.

★ Launch new grassroots fundraising initiatives to increase giving among a variety of constituency groups.

★ Host events for campers to reconnect with each other throughout the year, including a Camp Open House, Holiday Party, and Camper Reunion.

★ Provide and support impactful, engaging volunteer experiences to over500 volunteers.

★ Foster relationships with new friends and supporters of Roundup River Ranch.

★ Find new reasons to dance.

We hope you find reasons to dance at Roundup River Ranch in 2014 and beyond.

MEET THE AMBASSADORSRoundup River Ranch is proud to introduce you to the first-ever class Roundup River Ranch Camper Ambassadors. The Camper Ambassador Program provides opportunities for campers to help share the magic of camp with friends throughout the community. This year, 12 campers and their families were chosen to participate in the program, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to this group of talented, committed, and enthusiastic campers. In addition to these Ambassadors, we have many other amazing campers who help us each year, sharing their stories, talents, and love for camp.

Throughout the annual report you’ll meet our Camper Ambassadors and learn why they love camp. And, this is just the beginning. Stay tuned this year to see the Ambassadors and other campers in action, sharing their love of camp with you.

Meet AliciaAge: 16Hometown: Lakewood, CO

What Alicia Learned at Camp:

“I learned that my experience

as a kid only made me

stronger and I also learned

not to take life for granted

because it is truly a miracle

that I am here today. I used

to think that my experience

closed so many doors for

me in life and limited me to

do just simple things, but I

know now that my transplant

opened a million doors for me

that were not open before,

doors such as this one,

sharing my love for camp.”

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Jill Jacobs

Lynn Janklow

Brenda Jenkins

Christina Johnson

Logan Johnson

Lorrie Johnson

Whitney Jones

Meena Julapalli

Adam Kahle

Colleen Kane

Andrew Kemp

Megen Kepas

Tami Kephart

Mckenzie Kessel

Kelly Ketzenbarger

Elizabeth Killingsworth

Barbara Kinneer

Kay Kinzie

Laura Knoll

Kelly Knupp

Kathleen Koenigs

Linda Kogood

Jason Kotas

Allison Krebs

Holly Kreider

Zachary Krisher

Elise Krivit

Mary Krivit

Whitney Kube

Prerna Kumar

Kyle Kusek

Angela Lambert

Kent Lambrecht

Sydney Lange

Julianne Lee

Dianne Leeb

Devon Lehman

Steven Lehner

Brian Lichtenheld

Samantha Lieberman

Arthur Liu

Annie Livingston

Rebecca Loth Luetke

Brittany Lovell

Veronica Loya Perez

Barbara Lukes

Cullen Mack

Shelby Maloley

Theresa Maloney

Matthew Marure

Mark Maxon

Bianca Mccarty

Joe Mcnabb

Emily Mcnellis

Julia Meade

Jenna Mehler

Aja Metzger

Cody Miller

Dave Miller

Jerrod Milton

Steve Mintz

Courtney Mirabile

Gregory Miranda

Allison Moore

Sarah Moore

Bob Moroney

Jim Morter

Karen Morter

Fionna Mullarkey

Hazel Murray

Michael Narkewicz

Judy Nespeca

Joshua Nichols

Claudia Nieuwoudt

Molly O’Brien

Richard O’Loughlin

Sally O’Loughlin

Sarah Olson

April Ortt

Devon Page

Allie Parker

Joyce Pegg

Robert Pegg

Taylor Pepper

Christopher Perejda

Stephanie Phillips

Kelsey Plath

Rick Poppe

Alex Quinones

Bridget Raleigh

John Read

Taylor Rice

Abby Riese

Jacob Roach

Kyle Roberts

Anne Robertson

Ryan Rockx

Jenny Roope

Adam Rosenberg

Becca Sachs

Molly Sandler

Katie Satambrogio

Joseph Scheid

Judy Schmid

Jennifer Schonfeld

Tom Schweizer

Betsy Seeger

Caitlin Shea

Elaine Smothers

Lora Snow

Jared Sokol

Lori Sokol

Ronald Sokol

Elizabeth Solan

Lauren Solomon

Leilani Stansfield

Stan Stansfield

Jessica Steinmetz

Kathie Stephenson

Stefan Sterett

Elizabeth Stern

Jeremy Stern

Chelsey Stillman

Bradley Stutland

Greg Suchon

Jennifer Suchon

Lauren Sutton

Jamie Swift

Julie Szpira

Ann Thomas

Katherine Thomas

Kaitlyn Tinsley

Jody Tovar

Lora Trevis

Holly Tugman

Beth Ann Uhlrich

Jessica Upson-Mcpherron

Ann Volz

Harry Volz

Carl Walker

Monqueescha Walker

Georgia Wall

Kara Walsh

Anne Waterbury

Carol Watters

Sarah Weatherred

Karin Weber

Keith Weisz

Rachel Wemhoff

Claire Wilkins

Brian Wilson

Rebecca Wilson

Amy Witte

Elizabeth Kiley Wolff

Brian Wortzel

Rebecca Yessak

Erica Younkin

Adel Younoszai

Megan Younoszai

Jenny Zetah

Volunteer Groups

Alpha Sigma Phi

Calvary Chapel Church

Eagle County Charter Academy

GirlPowHer

Holland & Hart, LLP

Julie Stevenson and Friends

Junior League of Denver

Sustainers Council

Park Hyatt-Beaver Creek

Phi Kappa Tau-Florida State

University

Red Canyon High School

The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch

Target

Vail Christian Academy

Vail Mountain Club

Vail Mountain School

Walmart

“ AS A CAMPER PARENT, I JUST NEED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM SO THANKFUL THAT

YOU HAD SUCH AN AMAZING PART IN SHAPING MY DAUGHTER INTO THE WONDERFUL

YOUNG LADY SHE IS BECOMING! THEY SAY RAISING A CHILD TAKES A VILLAGE AND I

OFTEN ADD THAT RAISING A CHILD WITH AN ILLNESS CAN TAKE A NATION! YOU WERE

PART OF THAT AND I AM TRULY GRATEFUL.”

- Camper Parent


In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Norman: Carole Watters

In honor of Elizabeth Blue Norton: Ann and Daryol Butcher

In honor of Sally O’Loughlin: Tokuko and William Chapin

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ormseth: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Pane/Hunger Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Katryna Parslow: Kimberly Parslow

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Payne: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Grace Petroff: Brooke and Jonathan Gralla, Nicole and Richard Miranda

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Porter: Carole Watters

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. Powles: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Dawn Ritzwoller: Debra Ritzwoller

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ed Robbins: Carole Watters

In honor of The Sala Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Debbie Schultz: Rodney Kelly, Linda Lauret

In memory of Silvia and Soloman Schwartz: Schwartz Fund (George and Marla Coleman)

In honor of Pat, Ron, and Grandma Severson:Molly Hemenway

In honor of Mary and Kurt Shafer: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of V. Shelton:Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of John and Marilyn Shelton: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Jack and Cecelia Shelton: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder: Carole Watters

In honor of Bob and Joan Solon:Lee Solon

In honor of Joseph Peter St Ruth: Frances and Billy Washburne

In honor of Dan and Julie Steiner: Michael Strasburg

In memory of Matt Stevenson: Anonymous

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Sturge: Carole Watters

In memory of Pat Tharpe: Frances and Billy Washburne

In honor of Tanya Trippett: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Clayton B. Watson: Frances and Billy Washburne

In honor of Carole Watters: Pate Driscoll-White and Gordon White, Marian and Ronald Norman

In honor of Jill, John, Sammy, and Zack Weiser: Lee Solon

In honor of The Wellington Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon White: Carole Watters

In honor of The Wilkening Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Lynn Wylie: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel

VOLUNTEERSCamp, quite simply, wouldn’t

be possible if it weren’t for the

compassionate, dedicated, giving, and

truly amazing volunteers who donated

their time and talents to Roundup

River Ranch. There were volunteers

who served tirelessly in the cabin,

always finding new ways to make

the campers smile and feel special,

medical volunteers who provided

compassionate medical care as they

connected with their patients, kitchen

volunteers who cooked hundreds of

pounds of bacon, office volunteers

who stuffed more envelopes than can

be counted, event volunteers, and so

many more individuals and groups

who contributed to camp. Regardless

of the task, they did what was needed

with a smile to achieve one main goal –

make a difference to the campers.

We offer our sincerest thanks and

innumerable high fives to each and

every volunteer who supported

Roundup River Ranch in 2013.

The below list highlights everyone

who volunteered at Roundup River

Ranch between November 1, 2012

and October 31, 2013. We carefully

reviewed the names that are listed;

however, if you find an inadvertent

error or omission, please accept our

apologies and call 970.524.5717 so we

may correct our records.

Individual Volunteers

Casey Ashlock

Susan Adgate

Lindsay Agnello

Marisa Aguilar

Jessica Allen

Martha Jo Anderson

Jessica Andersson Barbour

Joshua Arkin

Tessa Arnett

Kaycie Artus

Janhavi Arun

Anne Avellana

Francisco Avellana

Karla Baker

Mindy Banks

Emily Barr

Katherine Bartlett

Aaron Baskin

William Baxter Jr

Joanne Beda

Brooke Bennett

Donella Benskin

Terri Bisio

Gabriela Blanquiz

Dick Bourret

Jennifer Brennan

Brady Brickner-Wood

Richard Bross

Amy Brown

Tanner Brown

Lauren Burke

Jennifer Burr

Maura Cassell

Ella Chaffin

William Chambers

Tamara Chang

Michele Chetham

Sarah Chetham

Tanner Coggins

David Cohen

Emily Cole

George Coleman

Marla Coleman

Tyler Coolman

Patti Cordova

Brittany Cowfer

Audrey Crocker

Dan Culver

Morgan Currie

Brittany Danielson

Stephanie Darrohn

Jeff Darst

David Davies

Mary Davies

Kalli Davis

Kellyn Davis

Lamia Dawahre

Edwin De Zoeten

Justin Denham

Connor Dethlefs

Jasmine Donkoh

Laura Dorneman

Dennis Driver

Braden Edwards

William Edwards

Mark Farina

Hayley Finch

Regina Fink

Mary Fisher

Paul Fisher

Paul R. Fisher

Laurie Galbreath

Cherry (Marion) Gallagher

Dan Gallagher

Katherine Gallagher

Brigitta Gehl

Bob Geibert

Susie Gerecht

Wolfe Gerecht, M.D.

Kristen Gianotti

Michaela Gianotti

Dennis Gibbons

Patty Gibbons

Leah Glowacki

Donald Gogel

Samantha Goldberg

Susan Goldberg

Mary Gordon

Lia Gore

John Gragg

Tonja Greenfield

William Greenfield

Stewart Greisman

Courtney Greth

Katie Griffith

Todd Grubin

Danielle Hailey

Jane Hall

Pat Hammon

Laura Hamrick

Margie Hamrick

Adrian Hann

Lori Hartsock

Molly Hemenway

Katie Henderson

Karen Hill

Samantha Hill

Sonya Hirsch

Edward Hoffenberg

Austen Hoffman

Kevin Holland

Carys Horgan

Fiona Horgan

Michael Howard

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH CAMPER

CAMP PROGRAMSUMMER CAMP PROGRAMFreedom. Laughter. Fun. Success. Opportunity. Learning New Things. Friendship. Best Week Ever. I Never Wanted to Leave. These are all phrases that Roundup River Ranch campers have used to describe the Summer Camp Program. Roundup River Ranch’s Summer Camp Program provides an experience that encourages children with serious illnesses to build self-confidence and discover the courage to try things they never thought they could do. It’s an opportunity for children who are often defined by their illness or condition to enjoy a week of freedom and fun. Roundup River Ranch campers create a community with others who understand their medical journey; where stories are shared with those who have had similar experiences, forming a special community of friends that lasts beyond their time at camp.

Each Summer Camp session serves approximately 60 children between the ages of seven and 17. In 2013, six seven-day camp sessions were held; six sessions will also be held in 2014.

CHAP PROGRAMThe Climbing Heights As Peers (CHAP) program is the Roundup River Ranch leadership program for 16 and 17 year old campers living with a chronic or life-threatening illness who are excited about developing leadership skills and who have proven their readiness for this opportunity. CHAP campers will develop their leadership capacity through specialized, fun, and reflection based programming which will teach them important skills such as team building, teamwork, independence, communication, and role modelling. CHAPs will complete a variety of activities to help them recognize and develop their own leadership styles as they learn practical applications of new found leadership skills both in and out of camp. These CHAPs will serve as role models for all campers and they will demonstrate appropriate ways to embrace and celebrate camp.

FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMDuring Roundup River Ranch a Family Camp session, it’s not uncommon to see children cheering for their parents as they nervously climb to the top of the climbing wall or mom and dad donning silly costumes at Carnival Night; nor is it uncommon to see families connecting with each other, laughing, smiling, and remembering how much fun they have together as a family as they leave the worries of illness behind. Family Camp offers children ages 17 and younger with a chronic or life-threatening illness and their immediate family members respite from illness and an opportunity to meet other families with similar experiences.

Each Family Camp session serves approximately 18 families over a three-day weekend session. In 2013, four Family Camp sessions were held. In 2014, five Family Camp sessions will be held.

7:30 a.m. Early Elk – Early rising camperskickoff the day with an optional camp activity. From yoga to fishing and other recreational activities, there’s no better way to start the day.

8:15 a.m. Best Day Ever – Every day at RoundupRiver Ranch is the best day ever! A silly celebration of camp, a fun-filled weather report, and more kick off the Best Day Ever!

8:30 a.m. Breakfast – The most important mealof the day, often served with sides of bacon - one of our campers’ favorite foods - and dancing.

9:15 a.m. Cabin Cleanup

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES!! –Campers rotate through two activity blocks and enjoy art, the challenge course, drama, fishing, nature and discovery, horses, and more!

12:30 p.m. Lunch – After a fun-filled morning ofactivities, it’s time to groove for your food, refuel, and share stories. And then there’s more dancing and repeat-after-me songs.

1:30 p.m. Feet Off Floor Time – Having fun atcamp is hard work. Campers enjoy rest time in the middle day to recharge as they prepare for a busy afternoon of camp fun.

2:45 p.m. ACTIVITIES!! – Because activities inthe morning aren’t enough, there are even more activities offered in the afternoon. From rotating to the activity areas or participating in an all-camp activity like Silly Olympics, imagine lots of messy, silly, crazy, wacky, and paint-filled festivities.

5:00 p.m. Cabin Time – Some of the best timeis spent in the cabin sharing stories from the day, playing games, dancing, and enjoying new friends before dinner and evening activities.

6:00 p.m. Dinner – Can you say No-HandsSpaghetti Dinner? Utensils are sometimes optional at dinner as entire meals are eaten without your hands. And, of course, dinner is followed by dancing, dancing, and more dancing!

7:15 p.m. Evening Activity – From Cabin Nightto the ever popular Stage Night, campfire, and more, evening activities provide yet another opportunity for camp fun either as a cabin or an entire camp.

8:15 p.m. Candle Chat – Following a day ofbusy activities, it’s time for reflection in a safe, respectful environment. Candle Chat provides a special opportunity to share and reflect, helping campers recognize their strength and the commonality they share with others.

10:00 p.m. Lights Out – Bed time! Lots of restis needed to prepare for another fun and exciting day at camp.

Meet Alexander Age: 12Hometown: Centennial, CO

What Alex Says about Camp: “Roundup River Ranch is a place

where you can be yourself. It is a week of fun and activities

many of us would not try without coming to camp. It was a

week when I can let everything out. I did not have to worry

about anything and I just had fun!”



of campers reported that they made new friends

while at camp

of campers continued to stay in touch with others

they met from camp

98% 58%

Changes in Children Noticed by Their Families Following Camp:

Makings Friends & Staying In Touch

After Camp:

of parents reported noticing

an increase in their child’s confidence


an increase in their child’s self-esteem


an increase maturity


an increase in independence


an increase social activities

83% 80% 76% 74% 72%

Impact on Camper Resilience:

Happiness - Camper-rated happiness about health and ability to do things they like to do was significantly higher following camp.

Positive Coping Strategies - Parents/caregivers reported a significant increase in positive coping strategies, such as goal attainment and adaptability, following camp.

Friendships and Social Support - There was significant increase in friendship satisfaction following camp.

Illness-Related Stress & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - There was a statistically significant decrease in illness-related stress and PTSD symptoms, such as distress and avoidance, after camp.

Camper Quality of Life - After camp, there was a significant decrease in the frequency of psychosocial problems.

During the summer of 2012, 254 families from Roundup River Ranch and other SeriousFun Camps around the world completed surveys both before and after camp to examine the impact of residential camps on the lives of campers and their families. Roundup River Ranch was proud to participate in this collaborative study facilitated by Yale Child Center to demonstrate the importance of camp in the lives of children with serious illnesses. Participants completed surveys prior to camp, one month following, and six months following to determine the lasting effects of camp.

The results of the study demonstrated what the campers have reported anecdotally since Roundup River Ranch opened in 2011 – camp makes a profound difference in many areas of their life. Camp is more than just fun and games – it’s about self-confidence, forming friendships, improving the quality of one’s life, and so much more.

THE IMPACTOF CAMPKEY FINDINGSWhat the Experts at Yale Say about SeriousFun

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Board Member Georgia Gogel and her husband, Don, knew as soon as they watched the original Hole in the Wall Gang Camp video that they wanted to become involved with Roundup River Ranch. They decided camp would be their way to support the community that meant so much to their family – they wanted to give back to a place that had given them so much.

In addition to providing philanthropic support to Roundup River Ranch and serving on Roundup River Ranch’s Board of Directors, Georgia is the Roundup River Ranch representative on the SeriousFun Children’s Network Board. Don was recently elected Chairman of the SeriousFun Children’s Network Board of Directors.

Georgia and Don have spent countless hours volunteering at Camp, washing hundreds of dishes in the kitchen and learning so much by watching camp in action. Georgia will tell you, “There’s nothing like it.”

One of Georgia’s favorite memories from camp this summer was watching Arrival Day. “It was impossible to remain dry eyed as I saw the sheer joy on so many young faces as campers were reunited with counselors and camp friends from the prior summer,” she said. “The overwhelming aura of utter happiness and love showed so clearly how camp provides such important human connections (and the joy that comes from those connections) to children who have spent so much of their lives isolated in hospital rooms. Camp lets our campers be kids again, with other kids, defined not by their illnesses but by being a part of the Roundup River Ranch community.

This was Paul Newman’s dream and, wherever he is, I know he had a big smile on his face when he saw that group of returning campers bound off the bus to once again settle into camp, to be kids again, kicking back their heels to have some serious fun. That is what camp is about and Roundup River Ranch is – a shining example of the miracles that can happen when children who have been so challenged are able to experience the joy of childhood. It is a wonderful thing that has changed my life forever.”

A special thanks to Georgia and the entire Gogel family for your tireless and inspiring commitment to Roundup River Ranch.

Donna Meyer has been involved with Roundup River Ranch since the beginning – she was one of Camp’s first employees. She was inspired by the mission and looked forward to the challenge of committing her time and talents to ensuring that children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses could enjoy a week away from hospitals, doctors’ appointments, and the burdens of their illness. Donna finds supporting Roundup River Ranch gratifying, inspirational, and satisfying, and more than anything, she loves watching the kids having fun at camp.

A fixture at Camp each summer, Donna has personally introduced many new donors and friends to Roundup River Ranch by inviting them out for a tour and lunch with campers – she takes great joy in seeing their reaction to the experience. She’s been able to connect donors with a wonderful cause that brings happiness to kids; it’s something that donors can believe in. If you haven’t toured Camp, Donna would encourage you to do so next season; maybe you’ll even see her at camp touring herself. From tours to hosting events and serving as one of Camp’s most loyal friends, we thank you, Donna, for all that you do.

If you’d like to take a tour of Roundup River Ranch, please call 970.748.9983

extension 5 to schedule.

Georgia Gogel Bronxville, NY & Edwards, CO

Donna MeyerEagle, CO


In honor of Ali Garrett: Wayne Connell

In honor of The Giller Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Frank J. Gizzi: Yvonne and D. Robert Oppenheimer

In honor of Lia Gore: Anonymous, Tracy Dunning and Eric Sondermann

In honor of Lia Gore and Frank Haluska’s Marriage: Pamela and Lawrence Allen; Marsha Engel; Jane Fruchtman; Jill and Roger Giller; Wendy and Michael Handler; Anne and John Kersey; Dennis and Turid Ormseth

In honor of Lia Gore and Alex Quinones: Greta Wilkening

In honor of Norman Gore: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Warren and Kiki Gore: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Gore/Fischman Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Laura Gottesman’s 50th Birthday: Becca Siegel

In honor of Morris and Laura Gottesman: Chris Long

In honor of Gould and Ivy: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Jane Hall: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel, Joseph Leighty

In memory of Pat Hammon’s Mother: Karin and Robert Weber

In honor of The Handler Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hanford: Carole Watters

In honor of Taru and Bill Hays: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Jane and Tom Healy: Julia Healy

In honor of Gene and Beth Hemenway: Molly Hemenway

In honor of Micah Hemenway: Anonymous

In honor of Molly Hemenway: Vincent Saturnino

In honor of Linda Hendricks: Tokuko and William Chapin

In honor of Kristen Holden: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Charla Holdren: Phil Holdren

In honor of Karen Hutchinson: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel

In honor of Margaret Itami and the Omoto Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jarvis: Carole Watters

In honor of The Johnston Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Kaplan Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kelley: Tokuko and William Chapin

In honor of Karen Kelly and Rob Voorhees: Elizabeth Christensen

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. John Kersey: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Judy and Tyler Kinkade: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Kinkade/Russell Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Lisa Kinsley and Patrick Gillett: Sandi and Skip Kinsley

In honor of The Knapp Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of D. Kotsovos: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Kotsovos Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Lambertson Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Susan Lambertson: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Senator Frank Lautenberg: Elizabeth and David Stern

In honor of Fred Lewis: Anne Lewis

In honor of Charles and Sandy Lloyd: Austin Community Foundation

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Loeng: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of George Arthur Lorenzen: Nancy and Jeffrey Puckett

In honor of Gina Lorenzen: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel

In honor of Joan and Ron Maclachlan: Charlotte Montague and Thomas Shields

In honor of The Maloney Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Kathy McTaggart: Elizabeth and David Stern

In honor of Ari Meltzer:Sharon Sagel

In honor of Evan Meltzer:Sharon SagelIn honor of The Mikich/Narkewicz Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Stephen Milmoe: Alexandra and Cornelius Milmoe

In memory of Sal Mistretta: Michele Chetham

In honor of Charlie Murphy: Joy Murphy


Moms Club of Cherry Creek

Morgan Stanley

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Nova Guides, Inc.

Peak Performance Enterprises

Phi Kappa Tau, Psi Chapter

Pinecones

Revampt

Rocky Mountain Society of Pediatric

Nurses

Ryan Solutions

The SpaBath Company, LLC

Target - T2029 (Glenwood Springs)

TB Image By Design

Tom Manning & Assoc., Inc.

Vilar Performing Arts Center

W.F. Bishop & Co.

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver

FOUNDATIONSGenerous contributions from foundations fund specific programmatic activities, camper sponsorships, and provide general operational support to Roundup River Ranch.

$1,000,000 and Above

Gates Frontiers Fund

$100,000 to $250,000

The Green Foundation

SeriousFun Children’s Network

Foundation

supported by Newman’s Own

Foundation

Team DUKE

$50,000 to $99,999

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

$10,000 to $49,999

Anonymous

The Austin Memorial Foundation

Children’s Hospital Colorado

The LARRK Foundation

MDC/Richmond American Homes

Foundation

$1,000 to $9,999

Community First Foundation

LibertyGives Foundation

Mellam Family Foundation

The Summit Foundation

Vail Valley Medical Center

Verizon

Verna R. Myers Foundation

Gifts Up to $999

CH2M Hill Foundation

Charles Schwab Foundation


Foundation

First Data Foundation

Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Greater Horizons

Network for Good

IN-KIND DONORSGifts from in-kind donors are greatly appreciated, helping to reduce operating costs and to enhance camp programs

C4imprint, Inc.

The Abbott Family

AeroAngel

Any Occasion, Inc

Assistance League Of Denver

Avon Liquor

Azamara Club Cruises

Donna and Andy Beck

B’nai Vail

Bob’s Place

Chef Frank Bonanno

Mary and Cliff Buchholz

Burns Marketing Communications

Susie Carlson

Betsy and Dennis Cheroutes


Steven Cimino

Marla and George Coleman

Colorado Tour Line, LLC

Costco Wholesale

Ida and Wiley Daniel

Mary and David Davies

Del Ray Dermatologicals

Mary Ann Dodson

Margaret and Cleive Dumas

Anne Dunlevie

Eat & Drink Denver

Edge Restaurant and Bar

Enviro Land Management, LLC

Greg Eynon

Chef Paul Ferzacca –La Tour Restaurant & Bar


Ali Fisher

Terry and John Forester

Matt Franklin

Cynthia Engles and Stuart Frith

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

The Golden Bear

George Grkovic

Shelie and Rick Gustafson

Chef Nick Haley –ZINO Ristorante

Eileen and Brian Hall

Jenifer Hammona

Nancy Hanrahan

Monique Davis and James Harris

Chef Jason Harrison –Four Seasons Resort Vail

Hasbro, Inc.

Rick Hermes

Suzanne Hoffman-LeBlanc and Dan Hoffman

Holland & Hart, LLP


Chef Sergio Howland –The Sebastian in Vail

Elizabeth Huffman

Jack Hunn

Mary Beth and Chuck Johns

Alexia and Jerry Jurschak

Vanessa Kerzner

Chef Kelly Liken –Restaurant Kelly Liken

Linger


Luca D’Italia


Donna and Patrick Martin

McMahan and Associates, LLC

National Geographic Expeditions

The Nearly Everything Store

Noah’s Ark Whitewater Rafting Co. and Adventure Program Ltd.

OG Printer Inc.

Sally and Richard O’Loughlin

Plaid Enterprises, Inc.

Jarrett Quint

Christopher Rachal

Timothy and Karin Reitz

Reno Harley Davidson

Scott Robinson

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Rocky Mountain Pediatric Heart Surgery

Root Down

Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel


Heather Sees


Elizabeth Solan

Paul, Emily, Jack, and JP St Ruth Tamayo

Steven Teaver

Dr. Jean Urquhart

Vail Honeywagon, Inc.

Vail Resorts

Vail Valley Pharmacy

Wagner Equipment

Walmart - Western Slope Market

Joy and Benjamin Warren

The Washing Family

Carole Watters

Karin and Bob Weber

Heather Weems

Genevieve Yang

Megan and Adel Younoszai

Linda and Donald Zerangue

ZINO Ristorante

TRIBUTE AND MEMORIAL GIFTSRemembering and celebrating special friends of Roundup River Ranch in whose memory or honor gifts to camp were made, and recognizing the individuals who supported these tributes.

In honor of The Angiolillo/Downing Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Boynton Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of June Brammer:Douglas C. Bean; Lauren Birch; Mark Brammer; Thomas Brydes; Jon Buday; Joan and Jack Calvin; Nancy and Chris Casciano; Betsy and Dennis Cheroutes; Mary and William Cobb; Sandra and Hugh Collier; Nancy Cotcamp; John DeWildt; Judith and Daniel Druskovich; Sue Esser Family; Terry and John

Forester; Kristen Francemone; Lia Gore and Frank Haluska; Wendy and Michael Handler; Clyde Hanks; Monique Davis and James Harris; Susan and Daniel Hintz; Lorna and Kim Kenly; Robin and Donn Komrska; Teresa Sprague and Stephen Livingston; Tom Manning & Assoc., Inc.; Elizabeth and Gary McMall; Karen and Robert Peterson; Andrea and Bill Phelps; Dorothy J. Prouty Trust; Adrienne and Justin Rackley; Terry and Patrick Reay; Rebecca and Dan Riff; Sharon and Daniel Riggs; Laurie and Mark Sabel; The SpaBath Company, LLC; Lee C. Stephenson; M. Kay and Richard Waters

In honor of Counselor Celebration: Juliane Lee

In honor of Zach Chapman: Sharon Sagel

In honor of The Cohen Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Louise Cole: Anonymous

In memory of Trent Cole:Kathy Cole

In honor of Marla and George Coleman: Sandra and Marvin Goldberg

In memory of John Cox: Marita Bledsoe and Don Bissett

In honor of Jack and Joanne Crosby: Jim Crosby

In honor of Devin and Barrett: Emily Tamberino

In honor of The Dunning/Sondermann Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore andFrank Haluska

In memory of Jacqueline Lou Ebersole-Williams and Antonio “Tony” De Maria: Lynn Janklow

In honor of The Eckhardt/Britt Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Diane and Bill Edwards Wedding Anniversary: Yvonne and D. Robert Oppenheimer

In honor of Sarah England:Alex Quinones, Lia Gore andFrank Haluska

In honor of David Erb: Sara Erb

In honor of Donna G. Figg:Donn L. German

In honor of Abigial Fitzpatrick: Kathleen Fitzpatrick

In honor of Craig Foley: The Bud and Marie Wonsiewicz Charitable Fund

In honor of The Forbes Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of John Forester:George Blackford

In honor of Laura France andChris Garrison: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore andFrank Haluska

In honor of John and Emmett Fritz: Mary and Rodgers Dockstader

In honor of Ben Garison: Anonymous

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30%of families reported that their family’s social support had increased one month after camp;changes in support reflect meeting other camp families and interacting with others from camp through social media, support groups, blogs, etc.

The importance of social support:

About Yale Child Study Center: The Child Study Center is a department at Yale University School of Medicine which brings together multiple disciplines to further the understanding of the problems of children and families. Among the many disciplines are child psychiatry, pediatrics, genetics, neurobiology, epidemiology, psychology, nursing, social work and social policy. The missiwn of the Center is to understand child development, social, behavioral, and emotional adjustment, and psychiatric disorders and to help children and families in need of care.

* Research completed in 2013 supported 2012 results. Study will continue during 2014 camp season at specific camps within SeriousFun Children’sNetwork. Efforts will be focused on increasing camper participation to improve long-term study conclusiveness.

See more at: https://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/seriousimpact/research#sthash.dkbfsrtW.dpuf


“ MY SON’S YEAR OF TREATMENT WAS FULL OF STRESS AND DISCOMFORT. HE SPENT

TIME IN THE HOSPITAL, HAD MANY TESTS, AND TOO MANY NEEDLE POKES TO COUNT.

HE HAD TO LEARN TO SWALLOW PILLS AND HAD TO HAVE THE SELF-DISCIPLINE TO

MAKE HIMSELF TAKE MORE PILLS EACH DAY THAN AN OLD MAN. HE HAD TO DO ALL

OF THIS TO GET WELL, AND NONE OF IT WAS OPTIONAL. CAMP WAS GREAT BECAUSE

HE WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, HAVE NO WORRIES, AND JUST BE A KID. HE

COULD BE SILLY AND ADVENTUROUS AND HE CHOSE WANT HE WANTED TO DO. MOST

OF ALL, HE COULD DO ALL OF THIS BUT WE STILL HAD THE COMFORT OF KNOWING

THAT THERE WAS A MEDICAL STAFF THERE TO TAKE CARE OF HIS NEEDS.”

- Camper Parent


Meet AdjoaAge: 14Hometown: Aurora, CO

What Adjoa Says about Camp: “It’s one of the best places in the world.

It’s a camp you don’t have to be scared what health problems you

have. It’s really, really fun. Even though you might be far away from

home, the counselors make Roundup River Ranch feel like home.

You even get to make incredibly nice and cool friends, even if you’re

sometimes shy like me.”

Meet MadisonAge: 16 Hometown: Wellington, CO

What Madison Learned at

Camp: “I don’t have to be

afraid of new things. I spent

a lot of my life being afraid

of new adventures because

of the ‘unknown’, but all you

have to have is 20 seconds

of courage and it is all worth

the adventure!”

Meet WillAge: 10Hometown: Englewood, CO

How Will Describes

Roundup River Ranch:

“An amazing place that

supports kids and gives

them the courage that they

need to continue life with

their medical problems.”

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Meet DeclanAge: 10Hometown: Westminster, CO

Declan’s Favorite Memory

from Camp: “I loved

the climbing wall and

participating in the talent

show. I felt sad to leave

camp, but I felt proud that

I could do new things and

make friends!”

R. Kirk Mueller

Joy Murphy

Susan and Paolo Narduzzi

Jean Naumann

Tobias Neff

Marian and Ronald Norman

Sheryl and Joel Norris

Katie Dueber and Tate Nunley

Karen and Hans Oberlohr

Lauri and Jeff O’Brien

Courtney O’Brien

Victoria O’Connor

Yvonne and D. Robert Oppenheimer

Dennis and Turid Ormseth

Diane Osborn

Kimberly Parslow


Karen and Robert Peterson

Elizabeth and Jay Peyton

Suzanne Pfaff

Andrea and Bill Phelps

Erica Nagy and Bo Pihl

Happy and John Power

Caren Press

Sarah Pritchard

Dorothy J. Prouty Trust

Nancy Pruckno

Yoloanda Long and Casey Puckett

Nancy and Jeffrey Puckett

Rick Pylman

Pat and Dan Quinn

Ralph Quinones

Adrienne and Justin Rackley

Lynanne Rales

Janet Randles

Penny Reed

Martha Rehm

Carolyn Reintjes

Michele and Jeffrey Resnick

Janet Rey

Sharon and Daniel Riggs

Debra Ritzwoller

Anne Roberts

Janet Robinson

Diva Moriani and Andrea Romo

Barbara and Bob Rosen

Holly Brown and Joel Rosenstein

Angela Rossi

Michele and Richard Ryan

Cindy Ryerson

Laurie and Mark Sabel

Sharon Sagel

Sally and Craig Sakin

William Saslow

Vincent Saturnino

Kristin and Benno Scheidegger

A.K. Schleusner

Judy Schmid

Barbara and Steve Schneiderman

Beverly Schneiter

Gerri Manning Udell and Charles

Schottland

Carole Schragen

Eula and William Schulz

Gail and Allen Schwartz

Amy and Evan Schwartz

Betsy Seeger

Heather Sees

Carole and Peter Segal

Marty and Wesley Segelke

Pat Severson

Mary and Kurt Shafer

Jan Shaw

Wilma Shepherd

Melissa Siedell

Lynne and Kenneth Siegel

Becca Siegel

Jane and Nelson Sims

Karen Sleighter

Rachel and Dave Smiley

Anne Smith

Cindy Smith

B.J. and Garrett Smith

Chris and Norman Smith

Sarah and Norman Smith

Katharine and Robin Smith

Karen and Bill Snare

Lori and Ronald Sokol

Anita Solich

Lauren and Berton Solomon

Robert Solon

Lee Solon

Tracy Dunning and Eric Sondermann

Stephanie Spence

Albert H. Stahmer Foundation

Lee C. Stephenson

Laurie and Chris Steuri

Scott and Jennifer Sticksel

Mary and Sherwood Stockwell

Louise and Gerald Stoll

Melanie and Michael Stone

Michael Strasburg

Candace Suechting

Susan and Steven Suggs

Susan Sweeney

Cynthia Szymanski

Elena Tafoya

Emily Tamberino

Dorothy and Hal Thau

Ruth Thiel

Eva Thomas

Caitlyn Thompson

Joe Tonahill

Dorinda and Barrett Townsend

Tomina and Jeff Townsend

Deborah and Richard Travers

Patricia and Keith Trecker

Avram Tucker

Rosie and Robert Tutag

Jennifer Van Beelen

Lois and John Van Deusen

Diane Van Horn

Anne and Rob Verratti

Dianna Vigl

Carrie and Brad Vonderheide

Sharon and Paul Wagner

Frances and Billy Washburne

M. Kay and Richard Waters

Martha and Clark Weaver

Marianne Webdell

Deborah Webster

Vicki and Steve Weinberg

Kristine and Keith Weisz

Amy and Jeremy Wells

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Judy and John Wetherington

Rae Ann and Colin Wheeler

Pate Driscoll-White and Gordon White

Margaret and Keith Whitelaw

Joan Whittenberg

Kristie and Jim Widrig

Danielle and Mark Wiletsky

Greta Wilkening

Jennifer and Scott Wilson

The Winn Family

Michael Wodlinger

Barbara and Charles Wolff

The Bud and Marie Wonsiewicz Charitable Fund

Leewood and Thomas Woodell

Lynn and Brian Wylie

Tom Yamamoto

Yare Family

Mark Zausmer

CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL DONORS Thanks to the support of corporate friends andpartners, the lives of campers are enriched and encouraged through intentional camp programs.

$100,000 to $250,000

SeriousFun Children’s Network, Inc.

$50,000 to $99,999

Burns Marketing

Wagner Equipment

$10,000 to $49,999

Christel House International, Inc.

First Western Trust Bank

Hermes Group

Holland & Hart, LLP

Walmart

$1,000 to $9,999

Alpina Capital, LLC

Alpine Bank

American Academy of Dermatology

ANB Bank

Best Practices Associates

Bryan Cave HRO

Colorado Business Bank



The Gallegos Corporation

GE Johnson Construction Company

Hasbro, Inc.

Laureen Hopkins Interior Design

Murray Motor Imports

Nina McLemore, LLC

Sherman & Howard LLC

Timberland LLC

Tyco Matching Gifts Program

Urge Media, Inc.

Vail Resorts

Gifts Up to $999

Alpine Collision, Inc.

Apple Matching Gifts Program

Atira Partners, LLC

Bishop-Brogden Associates, Inc.

Brush Creek Dry Goods

CSG Systems, Inc.

DIRECTV Matching Gift Center

DM Ventures of Colorado, LLC

Eagle Valley Land Trust

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Gibbons White

Gillette LLC

Greenauer Design Group

Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC

HFRE, LLC

In Your Face, LLC

Integra Auto Center, LLC

Jane Hand Real Estate, LLC

Kitchen Collage of Vail Valley

Larkspur Restaurant & Bar

Laura Paul Gallery



Lauren Birch

Marita Bledsoe and Don Bissett

Margaret Blazek

Ann Bledsoe

B’nai Tzedek Fund - 2011

Holly Bouchard

Vicki and C. Bourret

Helen and Brewster Boyd

Lori and Jeff Boyer

Patricia and Donald Brandes

Joyce and John Brinly

Eileen and Richard Bronstein

Jennifer Linn Brooks

Norman Brownstein

Martha and Michael Bruch

Thomas Brydges

Jon Buday

Victor Buglione

Kristen and James Burke

Amy and Jim Bursma

Phyllis Bursma

Ann and Daryol Butcher

Carolyn and Gary Cage

Joan and Jack Calvin

Laurie Cameron

Greta and Michael Campanale

Peggy Carey

Jean Gleason and John Carlen

Janet Cartade

Nancy and Chris Casciano

Tokuko and William Chapin

Julie Chapman

Michele Chetham

Judy and Judd Chidlow

Elizabeth Christensen

Karla Christensen

Sarah Claeys

Jennifer Clanahan

Douglas Clements

Janie and Scott Cliver

Mary and William Cobb

Elisabeth Cochran

David Cohen

Ms. Gerri Cohen

The Ryna & Melvin Cohen Family Foundation, Inc.

Kim Cole

Holly and T. D’arcy Cole

Sandra and Hugh Collier

Mary Commons

Wayne Connell

Lorrie Johnson Cooper and Brock Cooper

Jennifer Crick and Justin Cooper

Kathleen and David Cope

Mary Ellen and Stan Cope

Nancy Cotcamp

Renee Cotrell

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Cox

Elizabeth Crane

Peggy Crane-Epand

Jim Crosby

Nancy and Andrew Cruce

Janet and Donald Darst

Shirley and Thomas Day

Kim Morss and Richard Dehnke

Rose Delles

John DeWildt

Cari and Matt Dietz

Tanya Dixon

Judi and Rocco Dodson

Zoella and Devon Donaghue

Cheryl Dornak

Laura and Casey Dorneman

Heather and Jim Downey

Graeme Doyle

Stephanie and Robert Drab

Dennis Driver

Judith and Daniel Druskovich


Helen and A. Christopher Edwards

Nancy Bedlington and Robert Elkins

Marsha Engel

Marcia and Dave Erb

Sara Erb

Pat Erlanger

Sue Esser Family

Debra Fagan

Mary Jo Fay

Marty Head and John Feagin

Debbie and Donald Felio

Linda and Buzz Finn

Ali and Paul Fisher

Patricia Fitzgerald

Kathleen Fitzpatrick

Stephanie and John Flanigan

Cookie and Jim Flaum

Ellen and Bruce Fleisher

Carolyn and Bill Fleming

Georgianna and Peter Forbes

Amanda and Peter Ford

Wayne Forman

Julia Waggener and Richard Foster

Paloma and Ross Fox

Kristen Francemone

Jessica and Eric Friedrichsen

Jane Fruchtman

Caroline Fuller

Susan Gaebler

Cherry and Dan Gallagher

Jeff GannonSusan Goddard and J. Steven Garrothers

Donn German

Jill and Roger Giller

Terri and Scott Glasser

Erin Goergen

Nancy and Henry Goetze

Sandra and Marvin Goldberg

Ellen and Bernard Goodman

Margaret and Thomas Gorrie

Brooke and Jonathan Gralla

Julie and Brad Gray

Doris Dewton and Richard Gretz

Sunny Griffin

Karen and Todd Grubin

Carla Guarascio

Janet Gurley


Jill and Paul Hacker

Jane Hall

Ronette and David Hall

Judith and Ray Hamby

Marvel Hammer

Clyde Hanks

Christopher Harris

Julia Healy

Jane and Tom Healy

Rosemary and Rick Heller

Michael Hemenway

Molly Hemenway

Linda Hendricks

Kimberly and David Henry

Rebecca Hernreich

Susan Hewitt

Mary Jo and Joe Heyen

Susan and Daniel Hintz

Brandy and Ken Hoeve


E. Austen Hoffman

Katherine Hoffman

Phil Holdren

Elizabeth Holland

Laureen Hopkins

Jan and John Hostetler

Judy and George Hudspeth

Doreen Somers and Jan Idzikowski

Lindsey and Billy Iverson

Kim and Chris Jacoby

Lynn and Donald Janklow

Helen Johnson

Frances and Vincent Jones

ReadyTalk

Joan and David Kaufman

Patte Kearney

Catherine Kelley

Rodney Kelly

Wendy and Thomas Kelly

Shane and William Kendrick

Kristen and James Kenly

Lorna and Kim Kenly

Betty and Wilbur Kerman

Anne and John Kersey

Sandi and Skip Kinsley

Sara Knowles

Jeanne Coleman and Peter Koclanes

Robin and Donn Komrska

Mary and Jeffrey Krivit

Katherine Kruger

Tyler Kupper

Kyle Kusek

Linda Lauret

Susan and Don Law

Roger Lawton

Candace Wilhelmsen and Ted Leach

Cheryl and Alan Lee

Joseph Leighty

Andy Levy

Anne Lewis

Kristie Light

Namie and Arthur Liu

Teresa Sprague andStephen Livingston

Chris Long

Lynne and Peter Mackechnie

Leslie and Chuck Madison

Holly and James Malcolm

Kelly and James Maloney

Jennifer and Richard Mandelson

Manes Family Foundation, Inc.

Judith and Tommy Mantone

Marcus Family

Patrick and Donna Martin

Rebecca and Chris Matlon

Quincy McAdam

Sharry and Robert McAllister

Judith McBride

Christina and William McConathy

Barbara McCreary

Anne and Eugene McGuire

Elizabeth and Gary McMall

Medical Claims Advocates

Kim Medsker

Lisa Meltzer

Lucia and Randal Meske

Elizabeth and Luc Meyer

Jane Michaels

Susan Milhoan

Alexandra and Cornelius Milmoe

Brenda and Jerrod Milton

Nicole and Richard Miranda

George Mizner

Pat and Jeffrey Moran

Betsy Mordecai

Janet Mordecai

Diane and Joseph Morrey

Marka and Matthew Moser

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ROUNDUP RIVER RANCHBY THE NUMBERS

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CAMPERS SERVED

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VOLUNTEERS

NUMBER OFHORSEBACK

RIDES

NUMBER OF NUTRITIOUS & DELICIOUS

MEALS

SIX

ONE

585

19,811

HUNDREDFOURTY 38 600

846

216

NUMBER OF SILLY

OLYMPICS

NUMBER OF FISH CAUGHT, KISSED, AND RELEASED!

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NUMBER OF CARNIVAL NIGHTS

NUMBER OF SMILES SEEN ON THE FACES OF CAMPERS

TENTHE

NUMBER OF

STATES SERVED

NUMBER OF CANDLE CHATS


“ CAMP HELPED MY DAUGHTER BLOSSOM INTO THE AMAZING, SELF-CONFIDENT

YOUNG LADY WE KNEW SHE WAS. SHE IS NOT AFRAID TO NOW LET OTHERS SEE

THAT AS WELL. SHE LEARNED AT CAMP THAT HER DISEASE DID NOT DEFINE HER

AND THAT SHE HAS SO MUCH MORE TO OFFER.”

- Camper Parent


INDIVIDUAL DONORSRecognizing the individuals whose commitment and generosity empowered children and families through the healing power of camp.



$250,000 to $999,999

The Ferguson Family

$100,000 to $249,999

The Frechette Family Foundation

Georgia and Donald Gogel

$50,000 to $99,999

Anonymous

Vern Albertson


Kathy Cole

Cynthia K. Engles Advised Fund of The Dallas Foundation

John Gates

Jim and Mary Hagen

Betty and Clinton Josey


Patrick and Donna Martin Family Foundation

T. Denny Sanford

$10,000 to $49,999

Anonymous

Marilyn Augur

Jocelyn and Michael Berman

Dorothy Browning

Lynn and Chad Buxton

Wendy and Steven Cohen

D. H. W. Energy, Inc.



Tree Ehrlich

Nancy Gage and Allan Finney

Craig Foley

Judith Shine and Gary Garrison

Gill Charitable Fund

Laura and Morris Gottesman

Lia Gore and Frank Haluska


Rick Hermes

Suzanne and Lawrence Hess


Jane and Gregory Johnson

Margaret and John Kelly

Jenelle and Robert Krissel



Loewenstern Foundation

Julie and Robert Mandell

Richard Nelson




Schwartz Fund

Carol McMurry and Patrick Spieles

Martin E. Jr. and Brooke Stein Fund


Carole A. and Michael J. Watters Family Foundation

Kristy and William Woolfolk

$1,000 to $9,999

Letitia and Chris Aitken

James C. Allen Charitable Foundation

Alice Ruth and Ron Alvarez

American Securities Foundation

Anonymous

Christina and Balz Arrigoni

Alan Avery

William Bachman

Pam and Richard Bard

The Bard Family Foundation

Bardsley Foundation

Eliot Barrett

Johnna Beth and Robert Barrows

Beracha Family Charitable Gift Fund

George Blackford

Dick & Vicki Bourret Charitable Fund

Sonia Brady

Mark Brammer

Jacqueline and Don Brennan


Susan and Van Campbell

The Campbell’s Family Foundation



Adam Cohen

Judi and Gary Corr

Lou Courte

Old Craghead Ranch

Carolyn and Byron Craig


Jeffrey Darst

Alice and Harvey Davis

Gail and Carl Dietz

Mary and Rodgers Dockstader

Edwards Family Fund of the Community Foundation

The Elliott Family Fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Billie and Greg Erwin

Sara and Frederick Ewald

Marialice Ferguson

Kaye Ferry


Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation

Lynda Gibbons and Paul Flehmer


Linda and Robert Forrester

The Francis Trust

Matt Franklin




Greer and John Gardner

Holly and Ben Gill

Edith and Louis Gitlin

Stephen Glover

Lloyd A. Godlin

Stuart & Becka Green

Melissa Greenauer

Wendy and Michael Handler

Harmes C. FishbackFoundation Trust

Stephanie and Brendan Harrington

Howard and Martha Head Fund

Sarah and R. Brent Hollingsead


Debbie and Patrick Horvath


Nancy and Bob Inman

John Jaran

John R. Oltman Private Foundation

Kathleen and Elliott Jones

Lori and John Kearns

Rob Kenna

Linda and Mark Kogod

Bettan Laughlin

Juliane Lee

Dianne Leeb

Debra Levitetz

Frederick Lewis

Renata Lilischkies


Deborah and Dan Luginbuhl



Gretchen and Hank Manley

Alison and Tim McAdam

Claire and Richard McCarty

Gracie and Kyle McClure

Mary and Joe Moeller

Janet Mordecai Trust

Carol and Joseph Morten

Allison and Frank Navarro

Priscilla O’Neil

Mandy and Philip Paolilli

Nancy and Douglas Patton


The Peternell Family Foundation

Mary and Scott Plumb

Carolyn W. Pope Family Trust

Terry and Patrick Reay

Christopher Rebich

Annie and Brent Redstone


Rebecca and Dan Riff

Sally and Adam Rosenberg

The Rothkopf Family Charitable Foundation



Susan and Alvin Schonfeld

Jean and Harvey Schwartz

Stephanie and Matthew Seebaum

The Segal Family Gifting Fund

Charlotte Montague andThomas Shields


Emily Spencer

Staley Family Foundation

William Sterett

Jamie and John Stone

Beth and Thomas Strickland

Julie and Hugh Sullivan

Susan Talucci

Camille Canzone and Ron Tarrson

The James W. Taylor Revocable Living Trust

Donna and James Thomason


The Washing Family

Carole Watters

Karin and Bob Weber

Valerie Weber

Ellen and Bruce Winston

The Woodell Family Foundation, Inc.

Carol Woodruff



Gifts Up to $999

The Abbott Family

Peter Abuisi

Marco Acklin

Timothy Alcock

Pamela and Lawrence Allen


Karen and Jon Anderson

Anonymous

Therese and Gordon Appell

Anne and Tom Apple

Kimberly Armitage

Elisabeth and William Armstrong

Leonard and Judy Arnold

Virginia and Ronald Askew

Austin Community Foundation

Caroline and A. Normal Avinger III

Jennifer Bradley and John Babyack

Shari Baker

Sharlene Baum

Barbara and Fred Baumann

Virginia and Rob Bayless

Douglas C. Bean

Joanna Beda

Kellie and Daniel Beiers

Terri Benjamin

Linda Bercher

Kathrin Bernt

Pamela Peters and Todd Berry

Jennifer and Charles Bess

Martha and William Bevan


On behalf of the amazing campers and families who attend Roundup River Ranch, we offer sincerest thanks and gratitude to the

donors who supported and believed in the power of camp.

The following list represents supporters who made gifts to Roundup River Ranch between November 1, 2012 and October 31, 2013.

Meet Ke’von Age: 6 Hometown: Denver, CO

Ke’von’s Favorite Memory

from Camp: “Horseback riding,

our cabin, and songs and

games in Trent’s Cookhouse.”

Ke’von insisted that his mother

download all the music from

camp to his iPod as soon as we

got home from camp so he could

continue to sing and dance to his

favorites from camp.

In 2013, 846 individuals volunteered at Roundup River Ranch. Volunteers made camp possible. They offered smiles, a shoulder to lean on, an encouraging word, medical support, a set of helping hands, invaluable resources, and so much more. And, in many cases, they take more away from the experience than they ever could have imagined. It’s connecting with a child who needs someone to listen, hearing the laughter of a child who hasn’t laughed in quite some time, and discovering how they can help change a child’s life at camp. We think volunteering is a “Reason to Dance”.

Roundup River Ranch offers endless thanks and gratitude to the hundreds of dedicated, talented, and giving individuals and groups who volunteered to support camp. The list of tasks volunteers completed is endless; the value of the work completed is incalculable. We thank you, the campers thank you, the entire Roundup River Ranch community thanks you for the amazing difference you made in 2013.

To learn more about how you can make a difference at Roundup River Ranch please call 970.524.5717 or visit, www.roundupriverranch.org/volunteer.

Meet AshtynAge: 15 Hometown: Lamar, CO

What Ashtyn Learned

at Camp: “I learned that

it’s good to be yourself,

because you never know

who may be just like you. I

met one of my best friends

at Roundup River Ranch,

and she and I share a lot of

common interests.”

Meet ElizabethAge: 15Hometown: Westminster, CO

Elizabeth’s Favorite Memory

from Camp: “Cabin time

with my friends during the

meteor shower watching the

stars. It was unbelievable

and such a special moment

to share together.”

“ VOLUNTEERING AT

ROUNDUP RIVER

RANCH WAS ONE

OF THE GREATEST

EXPERIENCES OF MY

LIFE AND THOSE KIDS

REALLY SHOWED ME

HOW MUCH JOY THE

CAMP CAN BRING.”

- Tucker Woolfolk,Camp Volunteer

9

VOLUNTEERS


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Meet JennaAge: 16Hometown: Centennial, CO

Jenna’s Favorite Camp Memory:

“My favorite memory from Roundup River

Ranch was meeting so many new people.

I met kids who are my age and have gone

through what I have gone through, which

really meant a ton and it was also really

cool to see my family relate to other

families during Family Camp. My other

favorite thing were the activities that we

did and how they made me feel like a

normal kid again.”

OUR 2013 GENEROUS DONORS(November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013)

Every year, hundreds of individuals, corporations, foundations, and in-kind donors make a difference in the life of a child or family by supporting Roundup River Ranch. The generosity extended by these special donors ensures that no child or family will ever have to pay to participate in the life-enriching programs at Roundup River Ranch. Gifts to Roundup River Ranch provide campers more than just a week or weekend camp experience; donors give the gift of friendship, self-confidence, joy, happiness, resiliency, freedom, and so much more.

Meet Ryan Age: 16 Hometown: Parker, CO

Ryan’s Favorite Memory from Camp:


Ranch is the climbing wall. The first year

I didn’t want to do it because I’ve never

been up a wall before and I have a visual

impairment that leaves me with no depth

perception. I was a little afraid of the

climbing wall. My counselors eventually

encouraged and inspired me to go up the

wall and I did. It was so fun. The next year

I did it right way with no fear. I was really

proud of myself.”

Friends from Wal-Mart have been involved with Roundup River Ranch for nearly four years, and camp just wouldn’t be the same without them. They fell in love with the mission of camp and with the staff people they met along the way; as the years have passed, they remain involved because they love seeing what Roundup River Ranch does for the children served.

Walmart Team Volunteers work tirelessly twice a year to get Roundup River Ranch ready for camp, and then, in the fall, they cleanup and

help winterize the site. At each visit, they bring approximately 60 to 100 enthusiastic and hardworking Walmart Associates – this translates to 1,800 to 2,200 volunteer hours annually. Thanks to a generous grant program through Walmart, an annual donation of approximately $10,000 is contributed to support even more campers. And, they surprise camp each year with amazing donations of cleaning supplies, arts and crafts materials, and so many of the other items that Roundup River Ranch needs to remain operational.From their first trip to Roundup River

Ranch to now, Walmart Associates have created hundreds of treasured memories – so many that they think it’s nearly impossible to identify their favorite memory from camp. Friends from Walmart “believe the camp has given to our hearts more than we could ever pay back. To be part of Roundup River Ranch, has enriched our lives and touched our souls.” Their countdown to the April cleanup day is on, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the amazing volunteers from Walmart at camp soon.

Meet Tashena Age: 17

Hometown: Cannon City, CO

What Tashena Tells Others about

Camp: “How much fun I had,

how many new friends I made,

how much I wanted to go back,

and that I’ll never forget the

experiences I had at camp.”

Thank you, Walmart, for your support and friendship. Your kindness and compassion are inspiring, and we marvel at the lives you touch through your work and generosity.

“ I HAD THE BEST

EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE

AT CAMP AND I FOUND

A WHOLE NEW ME.”

- Roundup River Ranch Camper

CORPORATEVOLUNTEER PROFILE: WAL-MART STORES INC. MARKET 390



EVENTS2013 was a spectacular year for events to raise money and awareness for Roundup River Ranch. Friends throughout the region hosted, attended, and supported a variety of events to help send even more children to camp.

A Grateful HarvestThe second annual A Grateful Harvest was held at Roundup River Ranch in August. Raising over $700,000 to support camp, the event was one to remember. From the exquisite menu offerings and wine pairings from Vail’s top chefs to Camper Katie Cameron’s heartfelt rendition of “Brave” by Sara Bareilles, guests were reminded of the courage and tenacity of the campers as they battle their illnesses and the important role camp plays in this journey. A Grateful Harvest was graciously co-hosted by Board Members Kathy Cole and Carole Watters.

City Slicker SoiréeIn October, guests celebrated at City Slicker Soiree with a boot scootin’ boogie! Friends of Roundup River Ranch in Denver gathered for a festive evening of dancing, amazing music, and tasting stations provided by some of Denver’s top hottest restaurants as they celebrated camp. Board Member Brenda Allerton and Debra Fagan served as co-hosts.

To learn more about how you can support our events orhost your own, please visit

www.roundupriverranch.org/events.

CAMPER STATISTICSTotal Participants Served in 2013 Camp Season

SEE HOW WE’VE GROWN

FINANCIAL INFORMATIONFinancial information from November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013*

TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY STATE

$2,839,959

$2,226,678 $213,005

$400,276

Arizona 16

California 32

Colorado 495

Idaho 1

Illinois 1

Minnesota 1

Nebraska 2

New Mexico 11

Nevada 4

Utah 16

Washington 2

Wyoming 8

Served children from 17 different illness groups and with hundreds of diagnoses.

REVENUE

EXPENSES

Program Services

Management and General

Fundraising

TOTAL

$1,860,126

$3,930,424

$871,046$25,640

$345,029$507,885

$25,000$291,968

$3,730

Special Events

Hospital/VHO Contributions

Corporate Contributions

Foundation Contributions

Individual Contributions

Permanently Restricted Income

Total In Kind

Other

TOTAL

* Please note: The expenses above are based on Roundup River Ranch’s Fiscal Year 2013 IRS Form 990, and the revenue above is based on Roundup River Ranch’s 2013 Audited Financial Statements.

44

8

449516

11

1

1

2

2

1

32Session I: Lung Disease, Severe

Asthma, or Acquired Immunodeficiency

Session II: Chronic Kidney Disease or Kidney Transplant

Session III: Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis

Session IV: Congenital Heart Disease or Heart Transplant

Session V: Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, or Liver Transplant

Session VI: Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease

Spring: Acquired Immunodeficiency

Fall I: Epilepsy

Fall II: Cancer

Fall III: Life-threatening Dermatological Conditions and General Diagnosis

SUMMER PROGRAM

FAMILY PROGRAM

311

280

591

2013 SUMMER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

2013 FAMILY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

TOTAL 2013 CAMP PARTICIPANTS

44

38

6646

59

58

7867

48

78

87


FY2011

FY2012

FY2013

FY2011

FY2012

FY2013

GROWTH IN NUMBER OF CAMPERS SERVED

1 T-shirt = 100 Campers

INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CAMPER DAYS1 Block = 1,000 Days

231 Campers

1,289 Days

2,107 Days

3,495 Days

388 Campers

591 Campers

“ MY SON’S ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH EXPERIENCE HAS CHANGED HIS

PERSPECTIVE OF HIMSELF. HIS SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE IMPROVED,

AND HE WAS MORE WILLING TO TRY NEW THINGS.”

- Camper Parent

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Meet JennaAge: 16Hometown: Centennial, CO

Jenna’s Favorite Camp Memory:


Ranch was meeting so many new people.

I met kids who are my age and have gone

through what I have gone through, which

really meant a ton and it was also really

cool to see my family relate to other

families during Family Camp. My other

favorite thing were the activities that we

did and how they made me feel like a

normal kid again.”

OUR 2013 GENEROUS DONORS(November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013)

Every year, hundreds of individuals, corporations, foundations, and in-kind donors make a difference in the life of a child or family by supporting Roundup River Ranch. The generosity extended by these special donors ensures that no child or family will ever have to pay to participate in the life-enriching programs at Roundup River Ranch. Gifts to Roundup River Ranch provide campers more than just a week or weekend camp experience; donors give the gift of friendship, self-confidence, joy, happiness, resiliency, freedom, and so much more.

Meet Ryan Age: 16 Hometown: Parker, CO

Ryan’s Favorite Memory from Camp:


Ranch is the climbing wall. The first year

I didn’t want to do it because I’ve never

been up a wall before and I have a visual

impairment that leaves me with no depth

perception. I was a little afraid of the

climbing wall. My counselors eventually

encouraged and inspired me to go up the

wall and I did. It was so fun. The next year

I did it right way with no fear. I was really

proud of myself.”

Friends from Wal-Mart have been involved with Roundup River Ranch for nearly four years, and camp just wouldn’t be the same without them. They fell in love with the mission of camp and with the staff people they met along the way; as the years have passed, they remain involved because they love seeing what Roundup River Ranch does for the children served.

Walmart Team Volunteers work tirelessly twice a year to get Roundup River Ranch ready for camp, and then, in the fall, they cleanup and

help winterize the site. At each visit, they bring approximately 60 to 100 enthusiastic and hardworking Walmart Associates – this translates to 1,800 to 2,200 volunteer hours annually. Thanks to a generous grant program through Walmart, an annual donation of approximately $10,000 is contributed to support even more campers. And, they surprise camp each year with amazing donations of cleaning supplies, arts and crafts materials, and so many of the other items that Roundup River Ranch needs to remain operational.From their first trip to Roundup River

Ranch to now, Walmart Associates have created hundreds of treasured memories – so many that they think it’s nearly impossible to identify their favorite memory from camp. Friends from Walmart “believe the camp has given to our hearts more than we could ever pay back. To be part of Roundup River Ranch, has enriched our lives and touched our souls.” Their countdown to the April cleanup day is on, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the amazing volunteers from Walmart at camp soon.

Meet Tashena Age: 17

Hometown: Cannon City, CO

What Tashena Tells Others about

Camp: “How much fun I had,

how many new friends I made,

how much I wanted to go back,

and that I’ll never forget the

experiences I had at camp.”

Thank you, Walmart, for your support and friendship. Your kindness and compassion are inspiring, and we marvel at the lives you touch through your work and generosity.

“ I HAD THE BEST

EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE

AT CAMP AND I FOUND

A WHOLE NEW ME.”

- Roundup River Ranch Camper

CORPORATEVOLUNTEER PROFILE: WAL-MART STORES INC. MARKET 390



INDIVIDUAL DONORSRecognizing the individuals whose commitment and generosity empowered children and families through the healing power of camp.



$250,000 to $999,999

The Ferguson Family

$100,000 to $249,999

The Frechette Family Foundation

Georgia and Donald Gogel

$50,000 to $99,999

Anonymous

Vern Albertson


Kathy Cole

Cynthia K. Engles Advised Fund of The Dallas Foundation

John Gates

Jim and Mary Hagen

Betty and Clinton Josey


Patrick and Donna Martin Family Foundation

T. Denny Sanford

$10,000 to $49,999

Anonymous

Marilyn Augur

Jocelyn and Michael Berman

Dorothy Browning

Lynn and Chad Buxton

Wendy and Steven Cohen

D. H. W. Energy, Inc.



Tree Ehrlich

Nancy Gage and Allan Finney

Craig Foley

Judith Shine and Gary Garrison

Gill Charitable Fund

Laura and Morris Gottesman

Lia Gore and Frank Haluska


Rick Hermes

Suzanne and Lawrence Hess


Jane and Gregory Johnson

Margaret and John Kelly

Jenelle and Robert Krissel



Loewenstern Foundation

Julie and Robert Mandell

Richard Nelson




Schwartz Fund

Carol McMurry and Patrick Spieles

Martin E. Jr. and Brooke Stein Fund


Carole A. and Michael J. Watters Family Foundation

Kristy and William Woolfolk

$1,000 to $9,999

Letitia and Chris Aitken

James C. Allen Charitable Foundation

Alice Ruth and Ron Alvarez

American Securities Foundation

Anonymous

Christina and Balz Arrigoni

Alan Avery

William Bachman

Pam and Richard Bard

The Bard Family Foundation

Bardsley Foundation

Eliot Barrett

Johnna Beth and Robert Barrows

Beracha Family Charitable Gift Fund

George Blackford

Dick & Vicki Bourret Charitable Fund

Sonia Brady

Mark Brammer

Jacqueline and Don Brennan


Susan and Van Campbell

The Campbell’s Family Foundation



Adam Cohen

Judi and Gary Corr

Lou Courte

Old Craghead Ranch

Carolyn and Byron Craig


Jeffrey Darst

Alice and Harvey Davis

Gail and Carl Dietz

Mary and Rodgers Dockstader

Edwards Family Fund of the Community Foundation

The Elliott Family Fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Billie and Greg Erwin

Sara and Frederick Ewald

Marialice Ferguson

Kaye Ferry


Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation

Lynda Gibbons and Paul Flehmer


Linda and Robert Forrester

The Francis Trust

Matt Franklin




Greer and John Gardner

Holly and Ben Gill

Edith and Louis Gitlin

Stephen Glover

Lloyd A. Godlin

Stuart & Becka Green

Melissa Greenauer

Wendy and Michael Handler

Harmes C. FishbackFoundation Trust

Stephanie and Brendan Harrington

Howard and Martha Head Fund

Sarah and R. Brent Hollingsead


Debbie and Patrick Horvath


Nancy and Bob Inman

John Jaran

John R. Oltman Private Foundation

Kathleen and Elliott Jones

Lori and John Kearns

Rob Kenna

Linda and Mark Kogod

Bettan Laughlin

Juliane Lee

Dianne Leeb

Debra Levitetz

Frederick Lewis

Renata Lilischkies


Deborah and Dan Luginbuhl



Gretchen and Hank Manley

Alison and Tim McAdam

Claire and Richard McCarty

Gracie and Kyle McClure

Mary and Joe Moeller

Janet Mordecai Trust

Carol and Joseph Morten

Allison and Frank Navarro

Priscilla O’Neil

Mandy and Philip Paolilli

Nancy and Douglas Patton


The Peternell Family Foundation

Mary and Scott Plumb

Carolyn W. Pope Family Trust

Terry and Patrick Reay

Christopher Rebich

Annie and Brent Redstone


Rebecca and Dan Riff

Sally and Adam Rosenberg

The Rothkopf Family Charitable Foundation



Susan and Alvin Schonfeld

Jean and Harvey Schwartz

Stephanie and Matthew Seebaum

The Segal Family Gifting Fund

Charlotte Montague andThomas Shields


Emily Spencer

Staley Family Foundation

William Sterett

Jamie and John Stone

Beth and Thomas Strickland

Julie and Hugh Sullivan

Susan Talucci

Camille Canzone and Ron Tarrson

The James W. Taylor Revocable Living Trust

Donna and James Thomason


The Washing Family

Carole Watters

Karin and Bob Weber

Valerie Weber

Ellen and Bruce Winston

The Woodell Family Foundation, Inc.

Carol Woodruff



Gifts Up to $999

The Abbott Family

Peter Abuisi

Marco Acklin

Timothy Alcock

Pamela and Lawrence Allen


Karen and Jon Anderson

Anonymous

Therese and Gordon Appell

Anne and Tom Apple

Kimberly Armitage

Elisabeth and William Armstrong

Leonard and Judy Arnold

Virginia and Ronald Askew

Austin Community Foundation

Caroline and A. Normal Avinger III

Jennifer Bradley and John Babyack

Shari Baker

Sharlene Baum

Barbara and Fred Baumann

Virginia and Rob Bayless

Douglas C. Bean

Joanna Beda

Kellie and Daniel Beiers

Terri Benjamin

Linda Bercher

Kathrin Bernt

Pamela Peters and Todd Berry

Jennifer and Charles Bess

Martha and William Bevan


On behalf of the amazing campers and families who attend Roundup River Ranch, we offer sincerest thanks and gratitude to the

donors who supported and believed in the power of camp.

The following list represents supporters who made gifts to Roundup River Ranch between November 1, 2012 and October 31, 2013.

Meet Ke’von Age: 6 Hometown: Denver, CO

Ke’von’s Favorite Memory

from Camp: “Horseback riding,

our cabin, and songs and

games in Trent’s Cookhouse.”

Ke’von insisted that his mother

download all the music from

camp to his iPod as soon as we

got home from camp so he could

continue to sing and dance to his

favorites from camp.

In 2013, 846 individuals volunteered at Roundup River Ranch. Volunteers made camp possible. They offered smiles, a shoulder to lean on, an encouraging word, medical support, a set of helping hands, invaluable resources, and so much more. And, in many cases, they take more away from the experience than they ever could have imagined. It’s connecting with a child who needs someone to listen, hearing the laughter of a child who hasn’t laughed in quite some time, and discovering how they can help change a child’s life at camp. We think volunteering is a “Reason to Dance”.

Roundup River Ranch offers endless thanks and gratitude to the hundreds of dedicated, talented, and giving individuals and groups who volunteered to support camp. The list of tasks volunteers completed is endless; the value of the work completed is incalculable. We thank you, the campers thank you, the entire Roundup River Ranch community thanks you for the amazing difference you made in 2013.

To learn more about how you can make a difference at Roundup River Ranch please call 970.524.5717 or visit, www.roundupriverranch.org/volunteer.

Meet AshtynAge: 15 Hometown: Lamar, CO

What Ashtyn Learned

at Camp: “I learned that

it’s good to be yourself,

because you never know

who may be just like you. I

met one of my best friends

at Roundup River Ranch,

and she and I share a lot of

common interests.”

Meet ElizabethAge: 15Hometown: Westminster, CO

Elizabeth’s Favorite Memory

from Camp: “Cabin time

with my friends during the

meteor shower watching the

stars. It was unbelievable

and such a special moment

to share together.”

“ VOLUNTEERING AT

ROUNDUP RIVER

RANCH WAS ONE

OF THE GREATEST

EXPERIENCES OF MY

LIFE AND THOSE KIDS

REALLY SHOWED ME

HOW MUCH JOY THE

CAMP CAN BRING.”

- Tucker Woolfolk,Camp Volunteer

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VOLUNTEERS


Lauren Birch

Marita Bledsoe and Don Bissett

Margaret Blazek

Ann Bledsoe

B’nai Tzedek Fund - 2011

Holly Bouchard

Vicki and C. Bourret

Helen and Brewster Boyd

Lori and Jeff Boyer

Patricia and Donald Brandes

Joyce and John Brinly

Eileen and Richard Bronstein

Jennifer Linn Brooks

Norman Brownstein

Martha and Michael Bruch

Thomas Brydges

Jon Buday

Victor Buglione

Kristen and James Burke

Amy and Jim Bursma

Phyllis Bursma

Ann and Daryol Butcher

Carolyn and Gary Cage

Joan and Jack Calvin

Laurie Cameron

Greta and Michael Campanale

Peggy Carey

Jean Gleason and John Carlen

Janet Cartade

Nancy and Chris Casciano

Tokuko and William Chapin

Julie Chapman

Michele Chetham

Judy and Judd Chidlow

Elizabeth Christensen

Karla Christensen

Sarah Claeys

Jennifer Clanahan

Douglas Clements

Janie and Scott Cliver

Mary and William Cobb

Elisabeth Cochran

David Cohen

Ms. Gerri Cohen

The Ryna & Melvin Cohen Family Foundation, Inc.

Kim Cole

Holly and T. D’arcy Cole

Sandra and Hugh Collier

Mary Commons

Wayne Connell

Lorrie Johnson Cooper and Brock Cooper

Jennifer Crick and Justin Cooper

Kathleen and David Cope

Mary Ellen and Stan Cope

Nancy Cotcamp

Renee Cotrell

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Cox

Elizabeth Crane

Peggy Crane-Epand

Jim Crosby

Nancy and Andrew Cruce

Janet and Donald Darst

Shirley and Thomas Day

Kim Morss and Richard Dehnke

Rose Delles

John DeWildt

Cari and Matt Dietz

Tanya Dixon

Judi and Rocco Dodson

Zoella and Devon Donaghue

Cheryl Dornak

Laura and Casey Dorneman

Heather and Jim Downey

Graeme Doyle

Stephanie and Robert Drab

Dennis Driver

Judith and Daniel Druskovich


Helen and A. Christopher Edwards

Nancy Bedlington and Robert Elkins

Marsha Engel

Marcia and Dave Erb

Sara Erb

Pat Erlanger

Sue Esser Family

Debra Fagan

Mary Jo Fay

Marty Head and John Feagin

Debbie and Donald Felio

Linda and Buzz Finn

Ali and Paul Fisher

Patricia Fitzgerald

Kathleen Fitzpatrick

Stephanie and John Flanigan

Cookie and Jim Flaum

Ellen and Bruce Fleisher

Carolyn and Bill Fleming

Georgianna and Peter Forbes

Amanda and Peter Ford

Wayne Forman

Julia Waggener and Richard Foster

Paloma and Ross Fox

Kristen Francemone

Jessica and Eric Friedrichsen

Jane Fruchtman

Caroline Fuller

Susan Gaebler

Cherry and Dan Gallagher

Jeff GannonSusan Goddard and J. Steven Garrothers

Donn German

Jill and Roger Giller

Terri and Scott Glasser

Erin Goergen

Nancy and Henry Goetze

Sandra and Marvin Goldberg

Ellen and Bernard Goodman

Margaret and Thomas Gorrie

Brooke and Jonathan Gralla

Julie and Brad Gray

Doris Dewton and Richard Gretz

Sunny Griffin

Karen and Todd Grubin

Carla Guarascio

Janet Gurley


Jill and Paul Hacker

Jane Hall

Ronette and David Hall

Judith and Ray Hamby

Marvel Hammer

Clyde Hanks

Christopher Harris

Julia Healy

Jane and Tom Healy

Rosemary and Rick Heller

Michael Hemenway

Molly Hemenway

Linda Hendricks

Kimberly and David Henry

Rebecca Hernreich

Susan Hewitt

Mary Jo and Joe Heyen

Susan and Daniel Hintz

Brandy and Ken Hoeve


E. Austen Hoffman

Katherine Hoffman

Phil Holdren

Elizabeth Holland

Laureen Hopkins

Jan and John Hostetler

Judy and George Hudspeth

Doreen Somers and Jan Idzikowski

Lindsey and Billy Iverson

Kim and Chris Jacoby

Lynn and Donald Janklow

Helen Johnson

Frances and Vincent Jones

ReadyTalk

Joan and David Kaufman

Patte Kearney

Catherine Kelley

Rodney Kelly

Wendy and Thomas Kelly

Shane and William Kendrick

Kristen and James Kenly

Lorna and Kim Kenly

Betty and Wilbur Kerman

Anne and John Kersey

Sandi and Skip Kinsley

Sara Knowles

Jeanne Coleman and Peter Koclanes

Robin and Donn Komrska

Mary and Jeffrey Krivit

Katherine Kruger

Tyler Kupper

Kyle Kusek

Linda Lauret

Susan and Don Law

Roger Lawton

Candace Wilhelmsen and Ted Leach

Cheryl and Alan Lee

Joseph Leighty

Andy Levy

Anne Lewis

Kristie Light

Namie and Arthur Liu

Teresa Sprague andStephen Livingston

Chris Long

Lynne and Peter Mackechnie

Leslie and Chuck Madison

Holly and James Malcolm

Kelly and James Maloney

Jennifer and Richard Mandelson

Manes Family Foundation, Inc.

Judith and Tommy Mantone

Marcus Family

Patrick and Donna Martin

Rebecca and Chris Matlon

Quincy McAdam

Sharry and Robert McAllister

Judith McBride

Christina and William McConathy

Barbara McCreary

Anne and Eugene McGuire

Elizabeth and Gary McMall

Medical Claims Advocates

Kim Medsker

Lisa Meltzer

Lucia and Randal Meske

Elizabeth and Luc Meyer

Jane Michaels

Susan Milhoan

Alexandra and Cornelius Milmoe

Brenda and Jerrod Milton

Nicole and Richard Miranda

George Mizner

Pat and Jeffrey Moran

Betsy Mordecai

Janet Mordecai

Diane and Joseph Morrey

Marka and Matthew Moser

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ROUNDUP RIVER RANCHBY THE NUMBERS

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TOTAL NUMBER OF

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MEALS

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585

19,811

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846

216

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OLYMPICS

NUMBER OF FISH CAUGHT, KISSED, AND RELEASED!

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NUMBER OF SMILES SEEN ON THE FACES OF CAMPERS

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NUMBER OF CANDLE CHATS


“ CAMP HELPED MY DAUGHTER BLOSSOM INTO THE AMAZING, SELF-CONFIDENT

YOUNG LADY WE KNEW SHE WAS. SHE IS NOT AFRAID TO NOW LET OTHERS SEE

THAT AS WELL. SHE LEARNED AT CAMP THAT HER DISEASE DID NOT DEFINE HER

AND THAT SHE HAS SO MUCH MORE TO OFFER.”

- Camper Parent


Meet AdjoaAge: 14Hometown: Aurora, CO

What Adjoa Says about Camp: “It’s one of the best places in the world.

It’s a camp you don’t have to be scared what health problems you

have. It’s really, really fun. Even though you might be far away from

home, the counselors make Roundup River Ranch feel like home.

You even get to make incredibly nice and cool friends, even if you’re

sometimes shy like me.”

Meet MadisonAge: 16 Hometown: Wellington, CO

What Madison Learned at

Camp: “I don’t have to be

afraid of new things. I spent

a lot of my life being afraid

of new adventures because

of the ‘unknown’, but all you

have to have is 20 seconds

of courage and it is all worth

the adventure!”

Meet WillAge: 10Hometown: Englewood, CO

How Will Describes

Roundup River Ranch:

“An amazing place that

supports kids and gives

them the courage that they

need to continue life with

their medical problems.”

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Meet DeclanAge: 10Hometown: Westminster, CO

Declan’s Favorite Memory

from Camp: “I loved

the climbing wall and

participating in the talent

show. I felt sad to leave

camp, but I felt proud that

I could do new things and

make friends!”

R. Kirk Mueller

Joy Murphy

Susan and Paolo Narduzzi

Jean Naumann

Tobias Neff

Marian and Ronald Norman

Sheryl and Joel Norris

Katie Dueber and Tate Nunley

Karen and Hans Oberlohr

Lauri and Jeff O’Brien

Courtney O’Brien

Victoria O’Connor

Yvonne and D. Robert Oppenheimer

Dennis and Turid Ormseth

Diane Osborn

Kimberly Parslow


Karen and Robert Peterson

Elizabeth and Jay Peyton

Suzanne Pfaff

Andrea and Bill Phelps

Erica Nagy and Bo Pihl

Happy and John Power

Caren Press

Sarah Pritchard

Dorothy J. Prouty Trust

Nancy Pruckno

Yoloanda Long and Casey Puckett

Nancy and Jeffrey Puckett

Rick Pylman

Pat and Dan Quinn

Ralph Quinones

Adrienne and Justin Rackley

Lynanne Rales

Janet Randles

Penny Reed

Martha Rehm

Carolyn Reintjes

Michele and Jeffrey Resnick

Janet Rey

Sharon and Daniel Riggs

Debra Ritzwoller

Anne Roberts

Janet Robinson

Diva Moriani and Andrea Romo

Barbara and Bob Rosen

Holly Brown and Joel Rosenstein

Angela Rossi

Michele and Richard Ryan

Cindy Ryerson

Laurie and Mark Sabel

Sharon Sagel

Sally and Craig Sakin

William Saslow

Vincent Saturnino

Kristin and Benno Scheidegger

A.K. Schleusner

Judy Schmid

Barbara and Steve Schneiderman

Beverly Schneiter

Gerri Manning Udell and Charles

Schottland

Carole Schragen

Eula and William Schulz

Gail and Allen Schwartz

Amy and Evan Schwartz

Betsy Seeger

Heather Sees

Carole and Peter Segal

Marty and Wesley Segelke

Pat Severson

Mary and Kurt Shafer

Jan Shaw

Wilma Shepherd

Melissa Siedell

Lynne and Kenneth Siegel

Becca Siegel

Jane and Nelson Sims

Karen Sleighter

Rachel and Dave Smiley

Anne Smith

Cindy Smith

B.J. and Garrett Smith

Chris and Norman Smith

Sarah and Norman Smith

Katharine and Robin Smith

Karen and Bill Snare

Lori and Ronald Sokol

Anita Solich

Lauren and Berton Solomon

Robert Solon

Lee Solon

Tracy Dunning and Eric Sondermann

Stephanie Spence

Albert H. Stahmer Foundation

Lee C. Stephenson

Laurie and Chris Steuri

Scott and Jennifer Sticksel

Mary and Sherwood Stockwell

Louise and Gerald Stoll

Melanie and Michael Stone

Michael Strasburg

Candace Suechting

Susan and Steven Suggs

Susan Sweeney

Cynthia Szymanski

Elena Tafoya

Emily Tamberino

Dorothy and Hal Thau

Ruth Thiel

Eva Thomas

Caitlyn Thompson

Joe Tonahill

Dorinda and Barrett Townsend

Tomina and Jeff Townsend

Deborah and Richard Travers

Patricia and Keith Trecker

Avram Tucker

Rosie and Robert Tutag

Jennifer Van Beelen

Lois and John Van Deusen

Diane Van Horn

Anne and Rob Verratti

Dianna Vigl

Carrie and Brad Vonderheide

Sharon and Paul Wagner

Frances and Billy Washburne

M. Kay and Richard Waters

Martha and Clark Weaver

Marianne Webdell

Deborah Webster

Vicki and Steve Weinberg

Kristine and Keith Weisz

Amy and Jeremy Wells

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Judy and John Wetherington

Rae Ann and Colin Wheeler

Pate Driscoll-White andGordon White

Margaret and Keith Whitelaw

Joan Whittenberg

Kristie and Jim Widrig

Danielle and Mark Wiletsky

Greta Wilkening

Jennifer and Scott Wilson

The Winn Family

Michael Wodlinger

Barbara and Charles Wolff

The Bud and Marie Wonsiewicz Charitable Fund

Leewood and Thomas Woodell

Lynn and Brian Wylie

Tom Yamamoto

Yare Family

Mark Zausmer

CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL DONORS Thanks to the support of corporate friends andpartners, the lives of campers are enriched and encouraged through intentional camp programs.

$100,000 to $250,000

SeriousFun Children’s Network, Inc.

$50,000 to $99,999

Burns Marketing

Wagner Equipment

$10,000 to $49,999

Christel House International, Inc.

First Western Trust Bank

Hermes Group

Holland & Hart, LLP

Walmart

$1,000 to $9,999

Alpina Capital, LLC

Alpine Bank

American Academy of Dermatology

ANB Bank

Best Practices Associates

Bryan Cave HRO

Colorado Business Bank



The Gallegos Corporation

GE Johnson Construction Company

Hasbro, Inc.

Laureen Hopkins Interior Design

Murray Motor Imports

Nina McLemore, LLC

Sherman & Howard LLC

Timberland LLC

Tyco Matching Gifts Program

Urge Media, Inc.

Vail Resorts

Gifts Up to $999

Alpine Collision, Inc.

Apple Matching Gifts Program

Atira Partners, LLC

Bishop-Brogden Associates, Inc.

Brush Creek Dry Goods

CSG Systems, Inc.

DIRECTV Matching Gift Center

DM Ventures of Colorado, LLC

Eagle Valley Land Trust

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Gibbons White

Gillette LLC

Greenauer Design Group

Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC

HFRE, LLC

In Your Face, LLC

Integra Auto Center, LLC

Jane Hand Real Estate, LLC

Kitchen Collage of Vail Valley

Larkspur Restaurant & Bar

Laura Paul Gallery



Moms Club of Cherry Creek

Morgan Stanley

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Nova Guides, Inc.

Peak Performance Enterprises

Phi Kappa Tau, Psi Chapter

Pinecones

Revampt

Rocky Mountain Society of Pediatric

Nurses

Ryan Solutions

The SpaBath Company, LLC

Target - T2029 (Glenwood Springs)

TB Image By Design

Tom Manning & Assoc., Inc.

Vilar Performing Arts Center

W.F. Bishop & Co.

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver

FOUNDATIONSGenerous contributions from foundations fund specific programmatic activities, camper sponsorships, and provide general operational support to Roundup River Ranch.


Gates Frontiers Fund

$100,000 to $250,000

The Green Foundation

SeriousFun Children’s Network

Foundation

supported by Newman’s Own

Foundation

Team DUKE

$50,000 to $99,999

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

$10,000 to $49,999

Anonymous

The Austin Memorial Foundation


The LARRK Foundation

MDC/Richmond American Homes

Foundation

$1,000 to $9,999

Community First Foundation

LibertyGives Foundation

Mellam Family Foundation

The Summit Foundation

Vail Valley Medical Center

Verizon

Verna R. Myers Foundation

Gifts Up to $999

CH2M Hill Foundation

Charles Schwab Foundation


Foundation

First Data Foundation

Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Greater Horizons

Network for Good

IN-KIND DONORSGifts from in-kind donors are greatly appreciated, helping to reduce operating costs and to enhance camp programs

C4imprint, Inc.

The Abbott Family

AeroAngel

Any Occasion, Inc

Assistance League Of Denver

Avon Liquor

Azamara Club Cruises

Donna and Andy Beck

B’nai Vail

Bob’s Place

Chef Frank Bonanno


Burns Marketing Communications

Susie Carlson



Steven Cimino


Colorado Tour Line, LLC

Costco Wholesale



Del Ray Dermatologicals

Mary Ann Dodson


Anne Dunlevie

Eat & Drink Denver

Edge Restaurant and Bar


Greg Eynon

Chef Paul Ferzacca –La Tour Restaurant & Bar


Ali Fisher


Matt Franklin


Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

The Golden Bear

George Grkovic


Chef Nick Haley –ZINO Ristorante

Eileen and Brian Hall

Jenifer Hammona

Nancy Hanrahan


Chef Jason Harrison –Four Seasons Resort Vail

Hasbro, Inc.

Rick Hermes


Holland & Hart, LLP


Chef Sergio Howland –The Sebastian in Vail

Elizabeth Huffman

Jack Hunn

Mary Beth and Chuck Johns

Alexia and Jerry Jurschak

Vanessa Kerzner

Chef Kelly Liken –Restaurant Kelly Liken

Linger


Luca D’Italia


Donna and Patrick Martin

McMahan and Associates, LLC

National Geographic Expeditions

The Nearly Everything Store

Noah’s Ark Whitewater Rafting Co. and Adventure Program Ltd.

OG Printer Inc.


Plaid Enterprises, Inc.

Jarrett Quint

Christopher Rachal


Reno Harley Davidson

Scott Robinson

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Rocky Mountain Pediatric Heart Surgery

Root Down



Heather Sees


Elizabeth Solan

Paul, Emily, Jack, and JP St Ruth Tamayo

Steven Teaver

Dr. Jean Urquhart

Vail Honeywagon, Inc.

Vail Resorts

Vail Valley Pharmacy

Wagner Equipment

Walmart - Western Slope Market


The Washing Family

Carole Watters

Karin and Bob Weber

Heather Weems

Genevieve Yang


Linda and Donald Zerangue

ZINO Ristorante

TRIBUTE AND MEMORIAL GIFTSRemembering and celebrating special friends of Roundup River Ranch in whose memory or honor gifts to camp were made, and recognizing the individuals who supported these tributes.

In honor of The Angiolillo/Downing Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Boynton Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of June Brammer:Douglas C. Bean; Lauren Birch; Mark Brammer; Thomas Brydes; Jon Buday; Joan and Jack Calvin; Nancy and Chris Casciano; Betsy and Dennis Cheroutes; Mary and William Cobb; Sandra and Hugh Collier; Nancy Cotcamp; John DeWildt; Judith and Daniel Druskovich; Sue Esser Family; Terry and John

Forester; Kristen Francemone; Lia Gore and Frank Haluska; Wendy and Michael Handler; Clyde Hanks; Monique Davis and James Harris; Susan and Daniel Hintz; Lorna and Kim Kenly; Robin and Donn Komrska; Teresa Sprague and Stephen Livingston; Tom Manning & Assoc., Inc.; Elizabeth and Gary McMall; Karen and Robert Peterson; Andrea and Bill Phelps; Dorothy J. Prouty Trust; Adrienne and Justin Rackley; Terry and Patrick Reay; Rebecca and Dan Riff; Sharon and Daniel Riggs; Laurie and Mark Sabel; The SpaBath Company, LLC; Lee C. Stephenson; M. Kay and Richard Waters

In honor of Counselor Celebration: Juliane Lee

In honor of Zach Chapman: Sharon Sagel

In honor of The Cohen Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Louise Cole: Anonymous

In memory of Trent Cole:Kathy Cole

In honor of Marla and George Coleman: Sandra and Marvin Goldberg

In memory of John Cox: Marita Bledsoe and Don Bissett

In honor of Jack and Joanne Crosby: Jim Crosby

In honor of Devin and Barrett: Emily Tamberino

In honor of The Dunning/Sondermann Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore andFrank Haluska

In memory of Jacqueline Lou Ebersole-Williams and Antonio “Tony” De Maria: Lynn Janklow

In honor of The Eckhardt/Britt Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Diane and Bill Edwards Wedding Anniversary: Yvonne and D. Robert Oppenheimer

In honor of Sarah England:Alex Quinones, Lia Gore andFrank Haluska

In honor of David Erb: Sara Erb

In honor of Donna G. Figg:Donn L. German

In honor of Abigial Fitzpatrick: Kathleen Fitzpatrick

In honor of Craig Foley: The Bud and Marie Wonsiewicz Charitable Fund

In honor of The Forbes Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of John Forester:George Blackford

In honor of Laura France andChris Garrison: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore andFrank Haluska

In honor of John and Emmett Fritz: Mary and Rodgers Dockstader

In honor of Ben Garison: Anonymous

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30%of families reported that their family’s social support had increased one month after camp;changes in support reflect meeting other camp families and interacting with others from camp through social media, support groups, blogs, etc.

The importance of social support:

About Yale Child Study Center: The Child Study Center is a department at Yale University School of Medicine which brings together multiple disciplines to further the understanding of the problems of children and families. Among the many disciplines are child psychiatry, pediatrics, genetics, neurobiology, epidemiology, psychology, nursing, social work and social policy. The missiwn of the Center is to understand child development, social, behavioral, and emotional adjustment, and psychiatric disorders and to help children and families in need of care.

* Research completed in 2013 supported 2012 results. Study will continue during 2014 camp season at specific camps within SeriousFun Children’sNetwork. Efforts will be focused on increasing camper participation to improve long-term study conclusiveness.

See more at: https://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/seriousimpact/research#sthash.dkbfsrtW.dpuf


“ MY SON’S YEAR OF TREATMENT WAS FULL OF STRESS AND DISCOMFORT. HE SPENT

TIME IN THE HOSPITAL, HAD MANY TESTS, AND TOO MANY NEEDLE POKES TO COUNT.

HE HAD TO LEARN TO SWALLOW PILLS AND HAD TO HAVE THE SELF-DISCIPLINE TO

MAKE HIMSELF TAKE MORE PILLS EACH DAY THAN AN OLD MAN. HE HAD TO DO ALL

OF THIS TO GET WELL, AND NONE OF IT WAS OPTIONAL. CAMP WAS GREAT BECAUSE

HE WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, HAVE NO WORRIES, AND JUST BE A KID. HE

COULD BE SILLY AND ADVENTUROUS AND HE CHOSE WANT HE WANTED TO DO. MOST

OF ALL, HE COULD DO ALL OF THIS BUT WE STILL HAD THE COMFORT OF KNOWING

THAT THERE WAS A MEDICAL STAFF THERE TO TAKE CARE OF HIS NEEDS.”

- Camper Parent


of campers reported that they made new friends

while at camp

of campers continued to stay in touch with others

they met from camp

98% 58%

Changes in Children Noticed by Their Families Following Camp:

Makings Friends & Staying In Touch

After Camp:


an increase in their child’s confidence


an increase in their child’s self-esteem


an increase maturity


an increase in independence


an increase social activities

83% 80% 76% 74% 72%

Impact on Camper Resilience:

Happiness - Camper-rated happiness about health and ability to do things they like to do was significantly higher following camp.

Positive Coping Strategies - Parents/caregivers reported a significant increase in positive coping strategies, such as goal attainment and adaptability, following camp.

Friendships and Social Support - There was significant increase in friendship satisfaction following camp.

Illness-Related Stress & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - There was a statistically significant decrease in illness-related stress and PTSD symptoms, such as distress and avoidance, after camp.

Camper Quality of Life - After camp, there was a significant decrease in the frequency of psychosocial problems.

During the summer of 2012, 254 families from Roundup River Ranch and other SeriousFun Camps around the world completed surveys both before and after camp to examine the impact of residential camps on the lives of campers and their families. Roundup River Ranch was proud to participate in this collaborative study facilitated by Yale Child Center to demonstrate the importance of camp in the lives of children with serious illnesses. Participants completed surveys prior to camp, one month following, and six months following to determine the lasting effects of camp.

The results of the study demonstrated what the campers have reported anecdotally since Roundup River Ranch opened in 2011 – camp makes a profound difference in many areas of their life. Camp is more than just fun and games – it’s about self-confidence, forming friendships, improving the quality of one’s life, and so much more.

THE IMPACTOF CAMPKEY FINDINGSWhat the Experts at Yale Say about SeriousFun

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Board Member Georgia Gogel and her husband, Don, knew as soon as they watched the original Hole in the Wall Gang Camp video that they wanted to become involved with Roundup River Ranch. They decided camp would be their way to support the community that meant so much to their family – they wanted to give back to a place that had given them so much.

In addition to providing philanthropic support to Roundup River Ranch and serving on Roundup River Ranch’s Board of Directors, Georgia is the Roundup River Ranch representative on the SeriousFun Children’s Network Board. Don was recently elected Chairman of the SeriousFun Children’s Network Board of Directors.

Georgia and Don have spent countless hours volunteering at Camp, washing hundreds of dishes in the kitchen and learning so much by watching camp in action. Georgia will tell you, “There’s nothing like it.”

One of Georgia’s favorite memories from camp this summer was watching Arrival Day. “It was impossible to remain dry eyed as I saw the sheer joy on so many young faces as campers were reunited with counselors and camp friends from the prior summer,” she said. “The overwhelming aura of utter happiness and love showed so clearly how camp provides such important human connections (and the joy that comes from those connections) to children who have spent so much of their lives isolated in hospital rooms. Camp lets our campers be kids again, with other kids, defined not by their illnesses but by being a part of the Roundup River Ranch community.

This was Paul Newman’s dream and, wherever he is, I know he had a big smile on his face when he saw that group of returning campers bound off the bus to once again settle into camp, to be kids again, kicking back their heels to have some serious fun. That is what camp is about and Roundup River Ranch is – a shining example of the miracles that can happen when children who have been so challenged are able to experience the joy of childhood. It is a wonderful thing that has changed my life forever.”

A special thanks to Georgia and the entire Gogel family for your tireless and inspiring commitment to Roundup River Ranch.

Donna Meyer has been involved with Roundup River Ranch since the beginning – she was one of Camp’s first employees. She was inspired by the mission and looked forward to the challenge of committing her time and talents to ensuring that children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses could enjoy a week away from hospitals, doctors’ appointments, and the burdens of their illness. Donna finds supporting Roundup River Ranch gratifying, inspirational, and satisfying, and more than anything, she loves watching the kids having fun at camp.

A fixture at Camp each summer, Donna has personally introduced many new donors and friends to Roundup River Ranch by inviting them out for a tour and lunch with campers – she takes great joy in seeing their reaction to the experience. She’s been able to connect donors with a wonderful cause that brings happiness to kids; it’s something that donors can believe in. If you haven’t toured Camp, Donna would encourage you to do so next season; maybe you’ll even see her at camp touring herself. From tours to hosting events and serving as one of Camp’s most loyal friends, we thank you, Donna, for all that you do.

If you’d like to take a tour of Roundup River Ranch, please call 970.748.9983

extension 5 to schedule.

Georgia Gogel Bronxville, NY & Edwards, CO

Donna MeyerEagle, CO


In honor of Ali Garrett:Wayne Connell

In honor of The Giller Family:Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Frank J. Gizzi:Yvonne and D. Robert Oppenheimer

In honor of Lia Gore: Anonymous, Tracy Dunning and Eric Sondermann

In honor of Lia Gore and Frank Haluska’s Marriage: Pamela and Lawrence Allen; Marsha Engel; Jane Fruchtman; Jill and Roger Giller; Wendy and Michael Handler; Anne and John Kersey; Dennis and Turid Ormseth

In honor of Lia Gore and Alex Quinones: Greta Wilkening

In honor of Norman Gore: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Warren and Kiki Gore: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Gore/Fischman Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Laura Gottesman’s 50th Birthday: Becca Siegel

In honor of Morris and Laura Gottesman: Chris Long

In honor of Gould and Ivy: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Jane Hall: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel, Joseph Leighty

In memory of Pat Hammon’s Mother: Karin and Robert Weber

In honor of The Handler Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hanford: Carole Watters

In honor of Taru and Bill Hays: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Jane and Tom Healy: Julia Healy

In honor of Gene and Beth Hemenway: Molly Hemenway

In honor of Micah Hemenway: Anonymous

In honor of Molly Hemenway: Vincent Saturnino

In honor of Linda Hendricks: Tokuko and William Chapin

In honor of Kristen Holden: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Charla Holdren: Phil Holdren

In honor of Karen Hutchinson: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel

In honor of Margaret Itami and the Omoto Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jarvis: Carole Watters

In honor of The Johnston Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Kaplan Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kelley: Tokuko and William Chapin

In honor of Karen Kelly and Rob Voorhees: Elizabeth Christensen

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. John Kersey: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Judy and Tyler Kinkade: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Kinkade/Russell Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Lisa Kinsley and Patrick Gillett:Sandi and Skip Kinsley

In honor of The Knapp Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of D. Kotsovos: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Kotsovos Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Lambertson Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Susan Lambertson: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Senator Frank Lautenberg: Elizabeth and David Stern

In honor of Fred Lewis: Anne Lewis

In honor of Charles and Sandy Lloyd: Austin Community Foundation

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Loeng: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of George Arthur Lorenzen: Nancy and Jeffrey Puckett

In honor of Gina Lorenzen: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel

In honor of Joan and Ron Maclachlan: Charlotte Montague and Thomas Shields

In honor of The Maloney Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Kathy McTaggart: Elizabeth and David Stern

In honor of Ari Meltzer:Sharon Sagel

In honor of Evan Meltzer:Sharon SagelIn honor of The Mikich/Narkewicz Family:Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Stephen Milmoe: Alexandra and Cornelius Milmoe

In memory of Sal Mistretta: Michele Chetham

In honor of Charlie Murphy: Joy Murphy


In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Norman: Carole Watters

In honor of Elizabeth Blue Norton: Ann and Daryol Butcher

In honor of Sally O’Loughlin: Tokuko and William Chapin

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ormseth: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of The Pane/Hunger Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Katryna Parslow: Kimberly Parslow

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Payne: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Grace Petroff: Brooke and Jonathan Gralla, Nicole and Richard Miranda

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Porter: Carole Watters

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. Powles: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Dawn Ritzwoller: Debra Ritzwoller

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ed Robbins: Carole Watters

In honor of The Sala Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Debbie Schultz: Rodney Kelly, Linda Lauret

In memory of Silvia and Soloman Schwartz: Schwartz Fund (George and Marla Coleman)

In honor of Pat, Ron, and Grandma Severson:Molly Hemenway

In honor of Mary and Kurt Shafer: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of V. Shelton:Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of John and Marilyn Shelton: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Jack and Cecelia Shelton: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder: Carole Watters

In honor of Bob and Joan Solon: Lee Solon

In honor of Joseph Peter St Ruth: Frances and Billy Washburne

In honor of Dan and Julie Steiner: Michael Strasburg

In memory of Matt Stevenson: Anonymous

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Sturge: Carole Watters

In memory of Pat Tharpe: Frances and Billy Washburne

In honor of Tanya Trippett: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In memory of Clayton B. Watson: Frances and Billy Washburne

In honor of Carole Watters: Pate Driscoll-White and Gordon White, Marian and Ronald Norman

In honor of Jill, John, Sammy, and Zack Weiser: Lee Solon

In honor of The Wellington Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon White: Carole Watters

In honor of The Wilkening Family: Alex Quinones, Lia Gore and Frank Haluska

In honor of Lynn Wylie: Ruth Johnson and Kris Sabel

VOLUNTEERSCamp, quite simply, wouldn’t

be possible if it weren’t for the

compassionate, dedicated, giving, and

truly amazing volunteers who donated

their time and talents to Roundup

River Ranch. There were volunteers

who served tirelessly in the cabin,

always finding new ways to make

the campers smile and feel special,

medical volunteers who provided

compassionate medical care as they

connected with their patients, kitchen

volunteers who cooked hundreds of

pounds of bacon, office volunteers

who stuffed more envelopes than can

be counted, event volunteers, and so

many more individuals and groups

who contributed to camp. Regardless

of the task, they did what was needed

with a smile to achieve one main goal –

make a difference to the campers.

We offer our sincerest thanks and

innumerable high fives to each and

every volunteer who supported

Roundup River Ranch in 2013.

The below list highlights everyone

who volunteered at Roundup River

Ranch between November 1, 2012

and October 31, 2013. We carefully

reviewed the names that are listed;

however, if you find an inadvertent

error or omission, please accept our

apologies and call 970.524.5717 so we

may correct our records.

Individual Volunteers

Casey Ashlock

Susan Adgate

Lindsay Agnello

Marisa Aguilar

Jessica Allen

Martha Jo Anderson

Jessica Andersson Barbour

Joshua Arkin

Tessa Arnett

Kaycie Artus

Janhavi Arun

Anne Avellana

Francisco Avellana

Karla Baker

Mindy Banks

Emily Barr

Katherine Bartlett

Aaron Baskin

William Baxter Jr

Joanne Beda

Brooke Bennett

Donella Benskin

Terri Bisio

Gabriela Blanquiz

Dick Bourret

Jennifer Brennan

Brady Brickner-Wood

Richard Bross

Amy Brown

Tanner Brown

Lauren Burke

Jennifer Burr

Maura Cassell

Ella Chaffin

William Chambers

Tamara Chang

Michele Chetham

Sarah Chetham

Tanner Coggins

David Cohen

Emily Cole

George Coleman

Marla Coleman

Tyler Coolman

Patti Cordova

Brittany Cowfer

Audrey Crocker

Dan Culver

Morgan Currie

Brittany Danielson

Stephanie Darrohn

Jeff Darst

David Davies

Mary Davies

Kalli Davis

Kellyn Davis

Lamia Dawahre

Edwin De Zoeten

Justin Denham

Connor Dethlefs

Jasmine Donkoh

Laura Dorneman

Dennis Driver

Braden Edwards

William Edwards

Mark Farina

Hayley Finch

Regina Fink

Mary Fisher

Paul Fisher

Paul R. Fisher

Laurie Galbreath

Cherry (Marion) Gallagher

Dan Gallagher

Katherine Gallagher

Brigitta Gehl

Bob Geibert

Susie Gerecht

Wolfe Gerecht, M.D.

Kristen Gianotti

Michaela Gianotti

Dennis Gibbons

Patty Gibbons

Leah Glowacki

Donald Gogel

Samantha Goldberg

Susan Goldberg

Mary Gordon

Lia Gore

John Gragg

Tonja Greenfield

William Greenfield

Stewart Greisman

Courtney Greth

Katie Griffith

Todd Grubin

Danielle Hailey

Jane Hall

Pat Hammon

Laura Hamrick

Margie Hamrick

Adrian Hann

Lori Hartsock

Molly Hemenway

Katie Henderson

Karen Hill

Samantha Hill

Sonya Hirsch

Edward Hoffenberg

Austen Hoffman

Kevin Holland

Carys Horgan

Fiona Horgan

Michael Howard

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH CAMPER

CAMP PROGRAMSUMMER CAMP PROGRAMFreedom. Laughter. Fun. Success. Opportunity. Learning New Things. Friendship. Best Week Ever. I Never Wanted to Leave. These are all phrases that Roundup River Ranch campers have used to describe the Summer Camp Program. Roundup River Ranch’s Summer Camp Program provides an experience that encourages children with serious illnesses to build self-confidence and discover the courage to try things they never thought they could do. It’s an opportunity for children who are often defined by their illness or condition to enjoy a week of freedom and fun. Roundup River Ranch campers create a community with others who understand their medical journey; where stories are shared with those who have had similar experiences, forming a special community of friends that lasts beyond their time at camp.

Each Summer Camp session serves approximately 60 children between the ages of seven and 17. In 2013, six seven-day camp sessions were held; six sessions will also be held in 2014.

CHAP PROGRAMThe Climbing Heights As Peers (CHAP) program is the Roundup River Ranch leadership program for 16 and 17 year old campers living with a chronic or life-threatening illness who are excited about developing leadership skills and who have proven their readiness for this opportunity. CHAP campers will develop their leadership capacity through specialized, fun, and reflection based programming which will teach them important skills such as team building, teamwork, independence, communication, and role modelling. CHAPs will complete a variety of activities to help them recognize and develop their own leadership styles as they learn practical applications of new found leadership skills both in and out of camp. These CHAPs will serve as role models for all campers and they will demonstrate appropriate ways to embrace and celebrate camp.

FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMDuring Roundup River Ranch a Family Camp session, it’s not uncommon to see children cheering for their parents as they nervously climb to the top of the climbing wall or mom and dad donning silly costumes at Carnival Night; nor is it uncommon to see families connecting with each other, laughing, smiling, and remembering how much fun they have together as a family as they leave the worries of illness behind. Family Camp offers children ages 17 and younger with a chronic or life-threatening illness and their immediate family members respite from illness and an opportunity to meet other families with similar experiences.

Each Family Camp session serves approximately 18 families over a three-day weekend session. In 2013, four Family Camp sessions were held. In 2014, five Family Camp sessions will be held.

7:30 a.m. Early Elk – Early rising camperskickoff the day with an optional camp activity. From yoga to fishing and other recreational activities, there’s no better way to start the day.

8:15 a.m. Best Day Ever – Every day at RoundupRiver Ranch is the best day ever! A silly celebration of camp, a fun-filled weather report, and more kick off the Best Day Ever!

8:30 a.m. Breakfast – The most important mealof the day, often served with sides of bacon - one of our campers’ favorite foods - and dancing.

9:15 a.m. Cabin Cleanup

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES!! –Campers rotate through two activity blocks and enjoy art, the challenge course, drama, fishing, nature and discovery, horses, and more!

12:30 p.m. Lunch – After a fun-filled morning ofactivities, it’s time to groove for your food, refuel, and share stories. And then there’s more dancing and repeat-after-me songs.

1:30 p.m. Feet Off Floor Time – Having fun atcamp is hard work. Campers enjoy rest time in the middle day to recharge as they prepare for a busy afternoon of camp fun.

2:45 p.m. ACTIVITIES!! – Because activities inthe morning aren’t enough, there are even more activities offered in the afternoon. From rotating to the activity areas or participating in an all-camp activity like Silly Olympics, imagine lots of messy, silly, crazy, wacky, and paint-filled festivities.

5:00 p.m. Cabin Time – Some of the best timeis spent in the cabin sharing stories from the day, playing games, dancing, and enjoying new friends before dinner and evening activities.

6:00 p.m. Dinner – Can you say No-HandsSpaghetti Dinner? Utensils are sometimes optional at dinner as entire meals are eaten without your hands. And, of course, dinner is followed by dancing, dancing, and more dancing!

7:15 p.m. Evening Activity – From Cabin Nightto the ever popular Stage Night, campfire, and more, evening activities provide yet another opportunity for camp fun either as a cabin or an entire camp.

8:15 p.m. Candle Chat – Following a day ofbusy activities, it’s time for reflection in a safe, respectful environment. Candle Chat provides a special opportunity to share and reflect, helping campers recognize their strength and the commonality they share with others.

10:00 p.m. Lights Out – Bed time! Lots of restis needed to prepare for another fun and exciting day at camp.

Meet Alexander Age: 12Hometown: Centennial, CO

What Alex Says about Camp: “Roundup River Ranch is a place

where you can be yourself. It is a week of fun and activities

many of us would not try without coming to camp. It was a

week when I can let everything out. I did not have to worry

about anything and I just had fun!”



LOOKING AHEAD: 2014 CAMP SEASON - “REASON TO DANCE!”That’s what happens at Roundup River Ranch – campers discover reasons to dance and they celebrate. And, we’re proud to announce that it’s the theme for the 2014 camp season. We’re challenging the campers to remember all the reasons to dance both at Roundup River Ranch and when they return home. The possibilities are endless! We can’t wait to share with you the many reasons campers dance as the season progresses.

This year, we strive to:

★ Enrich the lives of at least 700 individuals through empowering camp experiences at Roundup River Ranch. Camp experiences that are always offered free of charge thanks to the support of the community.

★ Enhance the camper experience at Roundup River Ranch by including new program and activity offerings, adding an expanded Climbing Heights As Peers (CHAP) leadership program for 16 and 17 year old campers.

★ Encourage continued philanthropic support of Roundup River Ranch among individuals, corporations, and foundations from the communities we serve.

★ Extend the Roundup River Ranch service region to serve even more campers from other states.

★ Launch new grassroots fundraising initiatives to increase giving among a variety of constituency groups.

★ Host events for campers to reconnect with each other throughout the year, including a Camp Open House, Holiday Party, and Camper Reunion.

★ Provide and support impactful, engaging volunteer experiences to over500 volunteers.

★ Foster relationships with new friends and supporters of Roundup River Ranch.

★ Find new reasons to dance.

We hope you find reasons to dance at Roundup River Ranch in 2014 and beyond.

MEET THE AMBASSADORSRoundup River Ranch is proud to introduce you to the first-ever class Roundup River Ranch Camper Ambassadors. The Camper Ambassador Program provides opportunities for campers to help share the magic of camp with friends throughout the community. This year, 12 campers and their families were chosen to participate in the program, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to this group of talented, committed, and enthusiastic campers. In addition to these Ambassadors, we have many other amazing campers who help us each year, sharing their stories, talents, and love for camp.

Throughout the annual report you’ll meet our Camper Ambassadors and learn why they love camp. And, this is just the beginning. Stay tuned this year to see the Ambassadors and other campers in action, sharing their love of camp with you.

Meet AliciaAge: 16Hometown: Lakewood, CO

What Alicia Learned at Camp:

“I learned that my experience

as a kid only made me

stronger and I also learned

not to take life for granted

because it is truly a miracle

that I am here today. I used

to think that my experience

closed so many doors for

me in life and limited me to

do just simple things, but I

know now that my transplant

opened a million doors for me

that were not open before,

doors such as this one,

sharing my love for camp.”


Jill Jacobs

Lynn Janklow

Brenda Jenkins

Christina Johnson

Logan Johnson

Lorrie Johnson

Whitney Jones

Meena Julapalli

Adam Kahle

Colleen Kane

Andrew Kemp

Megen Kepas

Tami Kephart

Mckenzie Kessel

Kelly Ketzenbarger

Elizabeth Killingsworth

Barbara Kinneer

Kay Kinzie

Laura Knoll

Kelly Knupp

Kathleen Koenigs

Linda Kogood

Jason Kotas

Allison Krebs

Holly Kreider

Zachary Krisher

Elise Krivit

Mary Krivit

Whitney Kube

Prerna Kumar

Kyle Kusek

Angela Lambert

Kent Lambrecht

Sydney Lange

Julianne Lee

Dianne Leeb

Devon Lehman

Steven Lehner

Brian Lichtenheld

Samantha Lieberman

Arthur Liu

Annie Livingston

Rebecca Loth Luetke

Brittany Lovell

Veronica Loya Perez

Barbara Lukes

Cullen Mack

Shelby Maloley

Theresa Maloney

Matthew Marure

Mark Maxon

Bianca Mccarty

Joe Mcnabb

Emily Mcnellis

Julia Meade

Jenna Mehler

Aja Metzger

Cody Miller

Dave Miller

Jerrod Milton

Steve Mintz

Courtney Mirabile

Gregory Miranda

Allison Moore

Sarah Moore

Bob Moroney

Jim Morter

Karen Morter

Fionna Mullarkey

Hazel Murray

Michael Narkewicz

Judy Nespeca

Joshua Nichols

Claudia Nieuwoudt

Molly O’Brien

Richard O’Loughlin

Sally O’Loughlin

Sarah Olson

April Ortt

Devon Page

Allie Parker

Joyce Pegg

Robert Pegg

Taylor Pepper

Christopher Perejda

Stephanie Phillips

Kelsey Plath

Rick Poppe

Alex Quinones

Bridget Raleigh

John Read

Taylor Rice

Abby Riese

Jacob Roach

Kyle Roberts

Anne Robertson

Ryan Rockx

Jenny Roope

Adam Rosenberg

Becca Sachs

Molly Sandler

Katie Satambrogio

Joseph Scheid

Judy Schmid

Jennifer Schonfeld

Tom Schweizer

Betsy Seeger

Caitlin Shea

Elaine Smothers

Lora Snow

Jared Sokol

Lori Sokol

Ronald Sokol

Elizabeth Solan

Lauren Solomon

Leilani Stansfield

Stan Stansfield

Jessica Steinmetz

Kathie Stephenson

Stefan Sterett

Elizabeth Stern

Jeremy Stern

Chelsey Stillman

Bradley Stutland

Greg Suchon

Jennifer Suchon

Lauren Sutton

Jamie Swift

Julie Szpira

Ann Thomas

Katherine Thomas

Kaitlyn Tinsley

Jody Tovar

Lora Trevis

Holly Tugman

Beth Ann Uhlrich

Jessica Upson-Mcpherron

Ann Volz

Harry Volz

Carl Walker

Monqueescha Walker

Georgia Wall

Kara Walsh

Anne Waterbury

Carol Watters

Sarah Weatherred

Karin Weber

Keith Weisz

Rachel Wemhoff

Claire Wilkins

Brian Wilson

Rebecca Wilson

Amy Witte

Elizabeth Kiley Wolff

Brian Wortzel

Rebecca Yessak

Erica Younkin

Adel Younoszai

Megan Younoszai

Jenny Zetah

Volunteer Groups

Alpha Sigma Phi

Calvary Chapel Church


GirlPowHer

Holland & Hart, LLP

Julie Stevenson and Friends

Junior League of Denver

Sustainers Council

Park Hyatt-Beaver Creek

Phi Kappa Tau-Florida State

University

Red Canyon High School

The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch

Target

Vail Christian Academy

Vail Mountain Club

Vail Mountain School

Walmart

“ AS A CAMPER PARENT, I JUST NEED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM SO THANKFUL THAT

YOU HAD SUCH AN AMAZING PART IN SHAPING MY DAUGHTER INTO THE WONDERFUL

YOUNG LADY SHE IS BECOMING! THEY SAY RAISING A CHILD TAKES A VILLAGE AND I

OFTEN ADD THAT RAISING A CHILD WITH AN ILLNESS CAN TAKE A NATION! YOU WERE

PART OF THAT AND I AM TRULY GRATEFUL.”

- Camper Parent


We have reviewed the names that are listed carefully. However, if you find an

inadvertent error or omission, please accept our apologies in advance and contact us

at 970.748.9983 extension 6 so that we may correct our records.

LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERS

Board of Directors

Chair

Lia Gore, MD

Co-Vice Chairs

Laurie Galbreath

Dick O’Loughlin

Treasurer

George Coleman

Secretary

Rebecca Riff

Directors

Pamela Selle Bard

Tim Beyer

Cliff Buchholz

Betsy Cheroutes

Steven A. Cohen

Kathy Cole

Marla Coleman

Ida S. and Wiley Y. Daniel

Mary Davies

Monique Davis

Andrew Duke

Cindy Engles

Kathy Ferguson

John Gates

Georgia Wall Gogel, JD

Shelie Gustafson

Rick Hermes

Drew Hollenbeck

Michael Imperi

Lynn Janklow

Greg V. Johnson

Donna Martin

Sally O’Loughlin

Kenneth Siegel

Julie Sullivan

Matt Teeters

Bev and Bruce Wagner

Carole Watters

Dianne Woodruff

Kristy Woolfolk

Joni and Scott Wylie

Ex-Officio

John Forester

Ruth B. Johnson, JD

Camp Founder

Alison Knapp

In Memoriam

Gerald Gallegos

Honor Chairpersons*

President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford

*In Memoriam

Founder’s Circle

Recognizing visionary supporters whose gifts have established a secure foundationfor Roundup River Ranch campers in the past, present,and future.

T. Denny Sanford


Hermes Group


The Ferguson Family

Gates Frontier Fund

Paul Newman/Newman’s Own Foundation

Kathy and Trent Cole

Frechette Family Foundation

The Foley Family


Advisory Committee

Committee Chairpersons

Sally and Dick O’Loughlin

Board Liaison

Lynn Janklow

Committee Members


Marilyn Augur

Catherine Bennett and Fred Frailey

Karen Berndt

Glory and Michael Burns


Geraldine R. Cohen

Kelly Liken and Rick Colomitz

Joanne and Jack Crosby

Rebecca and Glenn Davis


Kathleen and Jack Eck

Helen and Chris Edwards

Paula and David Edwards


Pat and Peter Frechette

Suzanne Gallegos



Mary and James Hagen

Margie and Mike Hamrick

Jane and Tom Healy


Fran Good Horvitz and David Horvitz

Christina and John Hostetter


Diana and Jim Kaylor

Barbara and Timothy Kelley

Alison and Kim Knapp



Karen and Walter Loewenstern




Donna Meyer

Bob Moroney

Karen and Jim Morter

Pamela Norris

Candace Palmer


Sue Ann and John Peck

Suzi and Donald Perozzi


Carolyn and Steve Pope


Amy and Jay Regan

Anne Roberts

T. Denny Sanford




Robert Solon

Brooke and Martin Stein

William Sterett


Sean Ugrin

Susan and Tom Washing

Karin and Robert Weber

Jennifer and David White

Nancy and Don Wiese

Kim and Steve Winesett


STAFFPresident & CEO

Ruth B. Johnson, JD

Tammy Argenbright

Marita Bledsoe, MD

Mia D’Angelo

Ali Fisher, RN, BSN

Eileen Hall

Austen Hoffman

Lorrie Johnson Cooper

Shawn Kirschner

Sterling Leija

Courtney O’Brien

Kelly O’Leary

Jim Rogers

Katie Santambrogio

Lora Schwindt

Betsy Seeger

Paul St Ruth

Britta Volz

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Lia Gore, MDChair, Roundup River RanchBoard of Directors

Ruth B. Johnson, JDPresident & CEO, Roundup River Ranch

DEAR FRIENDS,As we reflect back on fiscal year 2013, we are proud to share our accomplishments with you. Together with the Board of Directors and Roundup River Ranch staff, we recognize and appreciate the generosity extended by friends and supporters last year. By contributing time, talent, and resources to Roundup River Ranch, you made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. You gave them what they needed most – a chance to take a break from being a patient and enjoy an experience where they are not defined by their illness, a time to make friends who understand, and an opportunity to simply have fun.

In 2013 we celebrated the Summer of Wish and Wonder, and what a camp season of wonderment and wishes coming true it was!

We are proud to highlight the following 2013 accomplishments:

★ Provided hope, joy, laughter, and friendship to 591 campers through fun and empowering camp experiences. That’s 52% increase from the total number of individuals served in 2012. And, perhaps best of all, camp was free to all thanks to the generous support of friends like you.

★ Offered 10 camp sessions – six Summer Program sessions and four Family Program sessions – to individuals from 14 different states.

★ Expanded the illness groups served and the programmatic opportunities available at camp.

★ Exceeded the annual fundraising goal for the first time in our history.

★ Hosted the first-ever Roundup River Ranch Camper Reunion, which was attended by 164 camp alumni and fostered an environment for campers to reconnect with old friends as they enjoyed a little camp fun.

★ Implemented facilities improvements to make the site more accessible for campers. Key improvements included paving major walking paths at camp, building a new shade structure at the fishing pond for campers to enjoy, renovating the Homestead Cabin, and installing solar gate openers.

★ � Hosted the second annual A Grateful Harvest at camp and the third annual City Slicker Soiree in Denver. Our two signature events, along with other special events hosted throughout the year, raised a total of $871,046, an increase of 27% from 2012.

★ Added six new members to the Board of Directors. Welcome Steve Cohen, Drew Hollenbeck, Mike Imperi, Lynn Janklow, Julie Sullivan, and Matt Teeters to the Board!

★ Impacted the lives of children and families long after their time at Roundup River Ranch has ended. The confidence, strength, courage, and social connectedness discovered at camp continues when campers return to their home communities.

We are humbled, amazed, and inspired by what you helped make possible in 2013. And, we look forward to the great achievements we will celebrate in 2014 and beyond.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for embracing and supporting the children and families served by Roundup River Ranch. Always remember that you are celebrated in the endless laughter and smiles of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses whose lives are enriched by the healing power of camp.


With Gratitude,


Roundup River Ranch enriches the lives of children with

chronic and life-threatening illnesses by providing free camp

experiences year-round with appropriate medical care that

are fun, safe, and empowering.

MISSION

MEDICAL PARTNERS

Partner Hospitals

Founding Partner Hospital

Medical Advisory Committee

Chair Hospital Affiliation

Lia Gore, MD, FAAP Children’s Hospital Colorado/University of Colorado Cancer Center

Members At-Large

Alison Artico DuMond, CPNP-AC Children’s Hospital Colorado

Lalit Bajaj, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Mindy Banks, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Emily Barr, CPNP, CNM Children’s Hospital Colorado

Terri Bisio, RN Children’s Hospital Colorado

Marita Bledsoe, MD Roundup River Ranch

Jeff Brown, MD Vail Valley Medical Center

Robert Casey, PhD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Wendy Cook, MD SeriousFun Children’s Network

Edwin De Zoeten, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Laura Dorneman Children’s Hospital Colorado

Katie Dueber, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Monica Federico, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ali Fisher, RN, BSN Roundup River Ranch

Elizabeth Gibson, PNP Children’s Hospital Colorado

Pat Hammon, RN Roundup River Ranch

Michael Handler, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Molly Hemenway, RN, PNP Children’s Hospital Colorado

Karen Hill, RN, PNP Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Ed Hoffenberg, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Roger Hollister, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ruth Johnson Roundup River Ranch

Meena Julapalli, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

David Kaplan, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kelly Knupp, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kyle Kusek, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Arthur Liu, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kelly Maloney, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Dennis Matthews, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Lisa Meltzer, PhD National Jewish Health

Jerrod Milton, RpH Children’s Hospital Colorado

Greg Miranda, MD Vail Valley Medical Center

Richard Miranda, MD, FACP, FAAP Presbyterian/St. Luke’s/University of Colorado Denver

Mike Narkewicz Children’s Hospital Colorado

Rachelle Nuss, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Bill Pietra, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Adam Rosenberg, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Jason Soden, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ron Sokol, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Liz Solan, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Ted Stathos, MD Rocky Mountain Pediatric Gastronenterology

Natalie Vona, PhD

Keith Weisz, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Adel Younoszai, MD Children’s Hospital Colorado

Julie Zimbelman, MD Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL


Thank you!

On behalf of the children and families whose lives have been enriched through the magic of camp, we thank you. Your generous support and friendship make camp possible.

Roundup River RanchP.O. Box 8589Avon, CO 81620-8589

Experience the magic of the 2013 camp season.

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