Thanking The Virginia W. Hill Foundation

Today, we’d like to thank The Virginia W. Hill Foundation for its recent grant of $10,000 to support Imagine!’s Dayspring department’s Community Calendar Activities (CCA) program. We very much appreciate the Foundation’s support of this valuable extension of our early intervention services for young children with developmental disabilities or delays.

Through CCA, Imagine!’s early childhood special educators and pediatric occupational therapists work with babies and toddlers during group play and fitness activities in community settings, encouraging motor, sensory, social, emotional, cognitive, and speech and language development. CCA enhances the impact of direct therapies during a critical window in human development, thereby increasing the chances that these vulnerable children will “catch up” to their age peers. In addition, the program provides the children’s families both an introduction to appropriate activities in their communities and the confidence to access them independently.

This is The Virginia W. Hill Foundation’s third grant to support CCA. In all, it has provided $18,000 toward this vital program. Because no federal or state funds are available for CCA and it relies completely on community support, this generous grant is very important and much appreciated.

The Virginia W. Hill Foundation, managed by Wells Fargo, was established by the late Virginia Hill, a noted Denver philanthropist. Mrs. Hill was known in her lifetime for her charitable giving to better the lives of people living in the American West. She was, for example, a major donor in the early 1960's to the restoration of Ft. Laramie. In recent years, Mrs. Hill's Foundation has contributed significantly to improving the health—especially the mental health—of people living in the Denver Metropolitan area.

We are extremely grateful to The Virginia W. Hill Foundation’s continued support of young children and families in our community.

Next Step Group Home Construction Update

Here’s the latest construction photos from Imagine!’s Next Step Group Home in Broomfield – we’re getting close to the finish line!

Video: Lana Presents Gov. Hickenlooper With Original Artwork

At last Friday’s Imagine! Celebration, our annual fundraising event, Imagine! client Lana presented Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper with an original piece of art she painted. Here’s a very short video of the presentation.

 

Can’t see the video? Click here.

And to see the Governor’s entire speech at the Imagine! Celebration, click here.

Imagine! Celebration Videos

Last Friday evening, more than 460 people gathered for the Imagine! Celebration to support Imagine! and the people we serve. Below are two videos that debuted at the event.

This video gave attendees a very brief overview of Imagine!’s services.

 

Can’t see the video? Click here.

This video tells the story of Meredith, who receives services from Imagine!, and her family. It is a powerful and touching demonstration of the difference an organization like Imagine! can make in the life of a family with a child who has an intellectual disability. Thanks to Meredith, Heather, and Bob for sharing!

 

Can’t see the video? Click here. 

Lana Presents Gov. Hickelooper With Gift At Imagine! Celebration

Last night at the Imagine! Celebration, our annual fundraising event, Imagine! client Lana presented Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper with an original piece of art she painted. Thanks to Gov. Hickenlooper and the more than 460 attendees for making the event such a success.

Thank You Thursday!

This week’s roundup of generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation includes:

Cash Donations

Platinum ($10,000+)
Virginia W. Hill Foundation/Wells Fargo Bank, Trustee -- $10,000 grant for Dayspring’s Community Calendar Activities Program

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Bob & Judy Charles – Two Tables at the Imagine! Celebration
Walmart Store in Broomfield (Flatirons Crossing) -- $2500 grant for iPads and applications for CORE/LaborSource
Wells Fargo – ½ of Gold Sponsorship of Imagine! Celebration

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499) 
Richard Ackerman – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Robert W. Baird and Co. Inc. – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Fisher Auto, Inc. – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
The Gary C. Klein Family
Liquor Mart – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
John & Susan Sidwell – Table at the Imagine! Celebration

Associate ($500-$750)
Ken & Lynn Curtis – Donation to the Imagine! Celebration
Greenhouse Partners
High Plains Bank – Three tickets plus $250 for the Imagine! Celebration

Supporter ($250-$499)
FirstBank of Longmont – Three tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Louisville Auto Supply/dba NAPA Auto Parts – Four tickets at the Imagine! Celebration
David Mudge
Numotion – Four tickets at the Imagine! Celebration
Don & Kathy Weibel – Three tickets to the Imagine! Celebration

Friend ($1-$249)
Ron & Janan Alford – Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Kent Arnold
Steve & June Blouch – Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Helen Bosley – Donation to the Imagine! Celebration
Emmy Conroy -- Ticket to the Imagine! Celebration
Scott & Claudia Culley -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Pat & Janell Daly -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Bob & Beth Davis -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Sue Deans -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Scott & Elisha Doyen -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Michelle Dyson -- Ticket to the Imagine! Celebration
Lisa Fiero -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Trent & Jennifer Gustafson -- Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Ingrid Julyk – Ticket to the Imagine! Celebration
Jim & Linda Karagas – Donation to the Imagine! Celebration
LEAP (Longmont Educational Advancement Partnership) – Ticket at the Imagine! Celebration
Chris & Haila Mirto – Tickets at the Imagine! Celebration
National Institute for Trial Advocacy – Ticket at the Imagine! Celebration
Lauren Park -- Ticket at the Imagine! Celebration
Virginia Patterson – Ticket at the Imagine! Celebration
Whitney Pinion -- Ticket at the Imagine! Celebration
Art & Robyn Rolander
Marion Weygandt
Hunter Wright – Ticket at the Imagine! Celebration

In-Kind Donations

In-Kind Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Sandy & Sally Bracken – Imagine! Celebration Live Auction Item: Farm Table Dinner
Fisher Honda Kia – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: 50 gift certificates for free oil and filter change service

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Beeriodic Enterprises – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Framed Beeriodic Table
Crocs – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift basket of Crocs items
Frasca Food and Wine – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift card for $100
Imperial Rug Spa – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Rug cleaning gift certificates valued at $490
David & Roberta Levin – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Hot air balloon ride with champagne and muffins for two
Liquor Mart – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Three World’s Best Value Wine Club Certificates
Peaceful Valley Lodge & Guest Ranch -- Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: One night stay with dinner & breakfast for two
Turley's – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: 10 gift certificates for $30 each
Wing and a Prayer Imagery/Richard Ackerman and Silverleaf Custom Framing & Art Boutique -- Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: 22” x 28” Framed photograph of a Martial Eagle taken in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Blue Sage Nails – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two mini mani and pedi gift certificates
Brasserie Ten Ten – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift Certificate for $25
Bob Burger Recreation Center – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: 20 punch pass
Central City Opera – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two tickets to “Dead Man Walking: The Opera”
Chili’s -- Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift certificates worth $60
Colorado Ballet – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two tickets to “Ballet Director’s Choice”
Colorado Eagles – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: A team autographed Eagles hockey jersey
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four outfield box seats to a Mon.-Thurs. game
Crackpots – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four free studio fees
The Dickens Tavern – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift Card for $25
Jane Dinsmore/Tresca – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Haircut and style
Feet Keepers – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: One foot care session plus basket of products
The Fort – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift Certificate for $100
Fresh Produce – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Dress, leggings, and scarf
Harold’s – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift card for $50
Annette Higgins – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: 36" faceted blue and green quartz and pearl with sterling silver heart charm and clasp necklace with matching bracelet and earnings
Little Monkey Bizness – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: A Going Bananas open play party for up to 12 children
Longmont Dairy Farm – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift certificate for $25
Mediterranean Restaurant – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift card for $25
Newton Running – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift certificate for $175 for running shoes
Noodles & Company – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four free bowls of noodles, soup, or salad
Odd13 Brewing – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four free pints, a t-shirt, and a pint glass
Eric Olson Master Jeweler – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift certificate for $100
Oskar Blues – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift card for $50
Pasta Jay’s – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two $60 gift certificates
Robin Chocolates – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Box of chocolates
Mary Robertson/Sola Salon Studios – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Man’s and Woman’s Haircuts
Simply Bulk Market – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift certificate for $25 plus shopping bag
Starfish – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gold and stone bracelet and earrings
Sugarbeet – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two gifts cards for $40 each
Tokyo Joe’s – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift card for $25
Via Toscana – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift card for $25
Western Disposal – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift certificate for $150 credit towards a residential or commercial account

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Thank You, Boulder County

Today we’d like to thank Boulder County for supporting our continued efforts at mitigating the costs we incurred during last year’s historic flooding. We are very excited to report that we will receive a grant for $49,000 for flood relief for the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome from Boulder County Worthy Cause.

In 2008 county voters approved “Worthy Cause III,” a 10-year extension of a .05 percent sales and use tax that helps with debt reduction and funding of capital facilities for nonprofit organizations. These funds help with the high price of obtaining and/or improving facilities that fit nonprofits' specific needs as they serve the population.

The floods hit Imagine! hard and this Worthy Cause grant will go a long way in helping us to recover.

We offer our sincere gratitude to Boulder County for their support!

Thank You, Microsoft!

Today we'd like to offer our sincere gratitude to Microsoft. We just found out that Microsoft is making a donation of $140,697.00 in Microsoft software to Imagine! in support of enhancing staff efficiency to build organizational capacity! Wow!

Microsoft partners with thousands of organizations like Imagine! around the world to help each one achieve its mission. Through their Microsoft Citizenship efforts, they provide technology tools, training, and resources that can help create opportunities and transform communities. We are honored to be part of their global community!

Microsoft, we thank you for your generous contribution, which will assist us tremendously in our mission to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities to become contributing members of their communities.

Thanks To Imagine! Celebration Sponsors

 

This year’s Imagine! Celebration will be held January 24, starting at 5:30, at the Plaza Conference Center, 1850 Industrial Circle in Longmont. More information about sponsors, auction items, and all of the festivities is available on the Imagine! website (www.imaginecolorado.org/foundCelebration.htmwww.imaginecolorado.org/foundCelebration.htm) and the Imagine! Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ImagineColoradowww.facebook.com/ImagineColorado). Purchase tickets and tables online at https://secure.imaginecolorado.org/ssl/CelebrationRSVP.htm.

Imagine! Celebration Live Auction Items

Here’s an updated list of the items that will be available during the live auction portion of the Imagine! Celebration. Buy your tickets ($95/each) or tables of ten ($1,250) online by CLICKING HERE.

Item #: 1

Item Name: Autographed Peyton Manning Football

Item Description: A must for any NFL fan, this Wilson Official NFL leather game football has been hand-signed by Bronco's quarterback and future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. It was a record-breaking year for Manning and the Denver Broncos, and you can own a piece of the legacy. The football comes with a Certificate of Authenticity with a serial numbered hologram from Mounted Memories, the exclusive memorabilia dealer for Peyton Manning.

Donor: Anonymous

Value: Priceless


Item #: 2

Item Name: Leona's Luscious Baked Bread

Item Description: Enjoy a delicious, freshly baked loaf of bread each month for a year made by renowned bread maker, 1997 Colorado Mother of the Year, former Longmont Mayor, and former Imagine! Foundation President Leona Stoecker. Delivery details to be arranged with Leona.

Donor: Leona Stoecker

Value: Priceless


Item #: 3

Item Name: Bracken Farm Table Dinner

Item Description: Up to 12 lucky people will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious catered farm table dinner hosted by Sandy and Sally Bracken at their home on the prairie. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience while gazing across open fields to a breathtaking view of the sun setting behind the Continental Divide. Schedule with your hosts for the month of September 2014, and you will have time to gather your guests and look forward to a truly wonderful evening!

Donor: Sandy & Sally Bracken

Value: $2000


Item #: 4 Item

Name: Wine-A-Month Special Selection

Item Description: You will benefit as Liquor Mart's Fine Wine Manager personally selects one bottle of wine each month for one year for top-notch value and quality. 12 bottle total. Expires 1/31/2015.

Donor: Liquor Mart

Value: $100

  
Item #: 5

Item Name: Lunch With Tad Boyle

Item Description: You and up to three guests will enjoy a private lunch with CU Basketball Coach Tad Boyle at Carelli’s Boulder on an agreed-upon date between April 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. Tad Boyle has accomplished what only a select few have done before him in the CU men’s basketball program. And yet, Coach Boyle continues to rewrite and lead the Buffs to greater heights not seen in a half century. You will also receive one autograph basketball that you may take along with you for the coach to sign to commemorate this very special event.

Donor: University of Colorado Athletic Department

Value: Priceless


Item #: 6

Item Name: Cape Cod Getaway

Item Description: Newly remodeled five bedroom home in Cape Cod, with walk out, inviting deck and beautiful gardens that is a five minute walk to an ocean bay, and a five minute drive to one of the best beaches in the US. This home, located in Orleans, Massachusetts, can accommodate 10 people comfortably. It is fully equipped with beach towels, boogie boards, and all you need to enjoy your lobster dinners and entertain inside and out! Available for one week in Sept. or Oct. 2014.

Donor: George & Kristin Karakehian

Value: $3000


Item #: 7

Item Name: California Wine Tour

Item Description: Envision rolling hills, towering oaks and lush vineyards. Nestled at the gateway to wine country is La Bellasera luxury boutique hotel in Paso Robles, CA offering guests an indescribable Central Coast travel experience with 80 world class wineries within ten miles. Includes one King Deluxe room for two people for two nights, a two-day midsize car rental, and $300 in air fare credit. Restrictions apply, and space is subject to availability. Expires 11/15/2014.

Donor: Cain Travel Group

Value: $1250


Item #: 8

Item Name: Gorgeous Greek Island Villa

Item Description: Envision rolling hills, towering oaks and lush vineyards. Nestled at the gateway to wine country is La Bellasera luxury boutique hotel in Paso Robles, CA offering guests an indescribable Central Coast travel experience with 80 world class wineries within ten miles. Includes one King Deluxe room for two people for two nights, a two-day midsize car rental, and $300 in air fare credit. Restrictions apply, and space is subject to availability. Expires 11/15/2014.

Donor: The Palmos Family

Value: $8000


Item #: 9

Item Name: Lunch with Mike MacIntyre

Item Description: You and up to three guests will enjoy a private lunch with CU Football Coach Mike MacIntyre at Carelli’s Boulder on an agreed-upon date between March 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Also included in this package are VIP passes for up to four people for a non-conference home football game in the 2014 season. The passes provide access to the sidelines and Ralphie both pre-game and at half time. (The VIP passes do require game tickets for entry). You will also receive one autograph football that you may take along with you for the coach to sign to commemorate this very special event!

Donor: University of Colorado Athletic Department

Value: Priceless


Item #: 10

Item Name: Avalanche Afternoon











Item Description: Celebrate a Colorado Avalanche win in style in a luxurious Club Level Suite as the Avalanche battles the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. You will receive four tickets and one pass for parking located adjacent to the arena. Food and beverages will be provided with your Suite tickets, as well as access to the VIP entrances at the Pepsi Center one hour prior to the event.

Donor: Colorado Business Bank

Value: $1000  


Item #: 11

Item Name: African Photo Safari

Item Description: This unforgettable adventure starts with six days and six nights for two people at a lodge of your choice located in South Africa’s province KwaZulu-Natal on the east coast of South Africa. Your stay will include delicious meals prepared by South African chefs, and two guided photo safaris per day. You will be situated in the heart of one of South Africa’s most diverse conservation regions nestled between the great Hluhluwe, Mkuze, and St. Lucia Reserves. Game viewing includes elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, and many more. This is a birder’s paradise and for those who love plants, the trees are especially rewarding. This beautiful site was also the location for the filming of “I Dreamed of Africa." You are sure to make memories to last a lifetime! Valid through 1/24/2016.

Donor: African Eyes Travel

Value: $4950

Thank You Thursday!

This week’s roundup of generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation includes:

Donations

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Holland Ladd Family Foundation/Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
Jim & Lin Loftus – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Walt & Linda Pounds – Table at the Imagine! Celebration

Associate ($500-$750)
Marjorie Alexander
Clark & Lynnette McInroy
Greg Wellems (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)

Supporter ($250-$499)
Arbor Occupational Medicine – Donation to the Imagine! Celebration
Jodi Walters (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)

Friend ($1-$249)
A Precious Child – For Holiday Gifts
Rick Brown (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Helen Calvo (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Carol Chesser (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Kathy Coyne – Ticket to the Imagine! Celebration
Mark Emery (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Erin Fleming (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Susan Gabriel (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Alicia Gonzales (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Martha Heimbaugh (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Fred Hobbs (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Inspiration Field – Ticket to the Imagine! Celebration
Eva Klemens (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Patrick Krause (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Susan LaHoda (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Dick & Linda Livingston – Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Colette Marie (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Mark & Sharon Monroe – Donation to the Imagine! Celebration
Rebecca Novinger (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Cheryl Piderit – Donation to the Imagine! Celebration
Jerry & Julia Rudy – Tickets to the Imagine! Celebration
Heather Sabo (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Mia Sanchez O’Dell (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Gail Scott (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Caroline Siegfried (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Chantelle Tweten (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Sterling Wind (Employee Payroll Deduction – 1st half of year)
Del & Jean Zambon

In-Kind Donations

In-Kind Bronze $$1,000-$2,499)
African Eyes Travel – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Six Day/Six Night African Photo Safari
Rich & Diana Lirtzman – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two tickets on the floor to Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings on 2/23

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Big Red F Restaurant Group – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Centro Cerdo Grande Dinner for 10
Denver Nuggets/Kroenke Sports – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four tickets to Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks on 2/5

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Barbara & Company -- Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $100 Gift Certificate plus black chiffon scarf with floral appliquéd crystals
Boulder’s Dinner Theatre – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift Certificate for two
Sandy & Sally Bracken – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two tickets to CU Men’s Basketball vs. Washington Huskies on 2/9
Downtown Aquarium – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Eight passes
The Huckleberry – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Tea for Two
Dana Jones – Education and therapeutic toys
The Kitchen Café – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two Gift Cards for Community Night (Mondays)
Marriott Boulder – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: One-night weekend stay for two with breakfast
Nicole Meadows – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Set of 5 handmade notecards
Pinnacol Assurance – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four tickets to CU men’s basketball vs. Washington Huskies on Feb. 9
Jeanette Sutton – Signing Times videos and hats

 As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Next Step Group Home Construction Update

Here’s the latest update (and some photos) from the construction of our Next Step Group Home in Broomfield.

Lumber was delivered on-site yesterday afternoon. The lumber delivery means that we will start seeing vertical progress and the site will stop looking like just a hole in the ground and will begin looking like a home. The basement slab is poured and set, which has allowed for back-filling along the foundation walls and within what will be the crawl-space.

Thank You Thursday!

We’ve got a couple of weeks of catching up to do, and a lot of donors to thank! Here’s a roundup of recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation:

Cash Donations

Platinum ($10,000+)
Andy & Connie Minden -- for Boulder Treasures

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Della Cava Family LLC – Silver Sponsor of the Imagine! Celebration

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)  
Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson PC – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Don & Karen Brown
In Honor of Scott Doyen
  From Carolyn Doying
EKS&H – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Frasier Meadows Retirement Community – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Susan LaHoda
Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
Rajul & Amy Pandya
Jerry & Julie Rudy
Don & Colene Van Winkle – Table at the Imagine! Celebration
In Honor of LoAnne Zentner, Mark Zentner Family, Mark Clemens Family, Elizabeth & Jim Joque, Christine Jahncke, David & Janice Griffin, Brian Clemens Family, James & Amy Zentner, Kelly Joque, Jenny, Jade, and Amber Beuedan, David Mudge, and the Prochoska Family
  From Chris & Barbara Clemens

Associate ($500-$750)
Anonymous
Black Roofing
Kathleen Clemons
Rodger & Dena Creel
Chris & Pat Current
James & KenEtta Fitzgerald-Duff
In Honor of Kyle Luxner
  From Bob & Joan Luxner
  From Tom & Mary Martella
  From the Summers Family
Timothy Macdonald
Dan & Karissa Mackin
In Honor of Susan McNutt
  From Peter McNutt
John Mehaffy
David & Patti Micklin
Harvey & Rosalyn Micklin
The Myers Family
Susan White
David Williams
Scott & Theresa Wrangham
Dave & Marcia Wyatt

Supporter ($250-$499)
John & Kelly Bratton
Joel & Carolyn Buck-Gengler
Peter & Anne Carpenter
Carlos & Rebecca Descalzo
Mark Emery
Sam & Carolyn Johnson
Liquor Mart Wrapping Project Donations ($296)
Kevin & Jennifer Music
In Honor of Rick Nelson
  From David Harwood & Ellen Marshall
Rick & Kathy New
PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado)
Robert Pelz, Jr.
Sanderson Law, P.C.
Silver Fern Homes, LLC
Eileen Vanek
Charles Wellman

Friend ($1-$249)
Mark & Enid Ablowitz
Renate Alpert – For Dayspring
Carol Andreo
Anonymous (6) – One is a donation for Family Services
Anonymous -- For Boulder County Initiative
Anonymous – Holiday Gifts
Alex & Nancy Ariniello
In Memory of Johanna “Jodi” Arnold
  From Edward & Jaqueline Arnold
In Honor of Polly Atkinson
  From Geri Combs
Joshus Bachrach
Blake Baily
In Honor of the Mark Baker/Dr. Debbie Hamilton Family
  From Ken and Pat Baker
Jay & Mary Balzer – Tickets at the Imagine! Celebration
Paul & Kay Bierbaum
Boulder Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union – Tickets at the Imagine! Celebration
David & Laura Braddock
Carl & Merna Brady
Charles Brendecke
Kristin Brousseau – For Imagine! Behavioral Health Services
Buck & Nancy Buchanan
Caroline, Eva, and Essie
Jim & Susan Chrisman
Louis & MaryKay Cicio
Jessica Clarke
Tom Cobb & Mary Blue
Kathleen Coniway
Michelle Conkey
Dave Cooper/Wright Kingdom – Holiday Gifts
Kathy Coyne
Christina Craigo
In Memory of Ben Curtis
  From Don & Judy Forkner
Alan & Tessa Davis
The Divito Family
Susan Downey
Paul & Jan Driscoll
Mark & Denise Duffy
Fran Dugan
George & Sallie Duvall
Brian Egaas & Korina Bersentes
Martha Evans
FirstBank Incentive Fund from Colorado Gives Day ($212.23)
Fawn Gold/Premier Designs Jewelry
Golden Nuggets Kiwanis
In Memory of Jeanette Gonzalez
  From Anonymous
In Honor of Jordyn and Kolten Grochocki 
  From Frank & Leslie Grochocki
Trent & Jennifer Gustafson
Ken Hackbarth
In Memory of David Hamilton
  From Leslie Rothman & Joe Rudy – for Dayspring
Robert & Christine Hannagan
Greg Harris & Sara Lawrence
David & Melinda Harrison
Jim & Judy Heinze
John & Carol Hoeffler
In Honor of the Charles & Sally Holmes Family
  From Pete & Patti Sandman
In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. John Honea & Micah, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Barnett & Joey, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Mytton, Ms. Betty Cagle, Ms. Margaret C. Dreyfous, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Larson, Ms. Scotland Gragg, and Mr. Paul Jones
  From Jim & Jeanne Mytton
Ruth Howe
Chris & Kim Huss
In Honor of Keith Icove
  From The Feiger Tigers
In Honor of the Imagine! Staff
  From the Gehrs
Alison Kadans
Stuart & Lauren Kingsbery
Kathryn Latier
In Honor of Ewan Lester
  From Ken Suslak & Harriet Edelstein
Joy Linfield
Eric & Jennifer Love
Patricia Lowe
In Memory of Ann Mandis
  From Anonymous
Gary & Lou McClelland
In Memory of Patti McNelly
  From Bob & Allie Richardson
Alison Meadows
Tom Miller/National Research Center, Inc.
Albert & Alison Moraska – For Family Services
David Mungo
In Honor of Katie O’Connor
  From Catherine Manka
In Honor of Conner O’Donnell
  From Kurt & Kathleen O’Donnell – for Out & About
Dick Olson & Janice Keenan
In Honor of the Out & About Staff
  From the Gehrs -- for Out & About
Roy & Barbara Pringle
Jaclyn Ramaley
Sam & Carla Rapp
John & Nancy Reilly
Martha Ridgway
Charles & Gay Rohrer
The Sadlers
Garry Sanfacon
Jeffrey Schmidt
Steve & Darla Schueth
Mike Schwartz & Angela Marlino
Chuck Semple
In Honor of Alex Shuler
  From Mollie Stauss
Louise Smart – For Out & About
In Honor of Carol Spencer
  From Bob Spencer
Robert & Dorothea Steinke
Larry, Kathy and Eric Stevens – For Family Services
Bryan & Cyndi Stringham – For Family Services
Scott & Sue Thomas
Remsen & Marilyn Voorhis
Jack Walker – Holiday Gifts
Sim & Janis Walker
Stephen Whitaker
Thelma Whitaker
David & Paula Williams
Eric & Lucy Williams – Holiday Gifts
Sterling Wind
Roger Wittern
William Wood
Budd Zuckerman

In-Kind Donations

In-Kind Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
King Soopers, Aurora – 502 Holiday Gifts

In-Kind Bronze
Cain Travel – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: California Wine Tasting Trip
Nativity of Our Lord – Holiday Gifts for 175 children and 20 adults

In-Kind Associate ($500-$999)
Frontier Airlines – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $500 Gift Card for Frontier flight
Julie Hartman – Donations of food and beverages for 2013 Dayspring staff celebrations plus clothing, bedding, and household items for needy Imagine! families
Southwest Airlines – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two airline tickets
St. Julien Hotel and Spa – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: One night stay with dinner and breakfast for two at Jill’s
Tebo Development Company – 67 Holiday Gifts

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Guaranty Bank & Trust Company and The Denver Broncos – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Champ Bailey NFL Autographed Football
Monarch Mountain – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two full day lift tickets
ReMax Alliance of Longmont – Holiday Gifts for 34 adults

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Banjo Billy’s Bus Tours – Discounted rental for two private tours
Boulder Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four coin sets
Calvary Bible Church – Gym usage
Carelli’s of Boulder – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Gift Certificate for two entrees
Colorado Chautauqua Association – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two season passes to its Silent Film Series
Denver Art Museum – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four passes for general admission
Denver Botanic Gardens – Discounted admission for Out & About participants
Denver Center for the Performing Arts – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two tickets to “Animal Crackers”
Dinosaur Ridge – Free entrance to Dinosaur Ridge for 15 Out & About participants
Fantasy Orchids – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $25 Gift Certificate
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery – Discounted Admission for Out & About participants
Bobby Hills, CMT – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: One hour sports massage
Indulge Bakery – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $50 Gift Certificate
Alyssa Johnson/Trips4Fundraising – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: 12-pack of photo notecards
Leonard’s Golf – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $50 Certificate for practice or lesson
Madcap Theater – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two passes good for four free admissions
Helen McKeown – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two paintings: “Santa Fe Color” and “Flatiron View”
Monarch Mountain – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Two one-day lift tickets
Rebecca Novinger – Holiday Gifts
Pirate’s Cove Family Aquatic Center  – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: Four one-day passes
Hope Robertson, CEH, RCST, NCLMT – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: One 90-minute healing massage
Root Down Denver Restaurant – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $50 Gift Certificate
Leslie Rothman – Holiday Gifts
Christy Russell at Fringe Hair Studio -- Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $45 Gift Certificate for haircut
Seagate Technology – 12 Holiday Gifts
Sprouts – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $50 Gift Card
Spruce Confections – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $25 Gift Certificate
Sturtz & Copeland Florists & Greenhouses – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item: $100 Gift Card

 As always, we thank all of our generous donors. 

Spectacular Celebration Auction Items

Here are just a few of the more than 200 live and silent auction items that will be available for purchase at the Imagine! Celebration:

Bracken Farm Table Dinner: Up to 12 lucky people will enjoy a delicious catered farm table dinner hosted by Sandy and Sally Bracken at their home on the prairie. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience while gazing across open fields to a breathtaking view of the sun setting behind the Continental Divide.

Cape Cod Getaway: The beautiful five-bedroom home of George and Kristin Karakehian in Orleans, MA is five minutes away from one of the best beaches in the U.S. It’s fully equipped with beach towels, boogie boards, and everything needed to enjoy an outdoor lobster dinner in the lovely gardens surrounding the home.

Gorgeous Greek Island Villa: The Palmos Family is again making available a magical week at their deluxe villa on Lefkada Island off the west coast of Greece. The villa sleeps eight in four bedrooms with tennis courts, a pool, and breathtaking ocean views. This is the seventh year that the Palmos Family has donated this magnificent gift to benefit those we serve!

California Wine Tour: Cain Travel is offering a two-night vacation in a King Deluxe room at La Bellasera luxury boutique hotel in Paso Robles, CA, plus a two-day car rental and $250 in air fare credit. La Bellasera is nestled at the gateway to wine country, with 80 world class wineries within ten miles.

This year’s Imagine! Celebration will be held Friday, January 24, 2014, at the Plaza Conference Center at 1850 Industrial Circle in Longmont. More information about sponsors, auction items, and all of the festivities is available on the Imagine! website (www.imaginecolorado.org/foundCelebration.htm) and the Imagine! Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ImagineColorado). Purchase tickets and tables online at https://secure.imaginecolorado.org/ssl/CelebrationRSVP.htm.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper To Attend Imagine! Celebration

Gov. John Hickenlooper will be a special guest at Imagine!’s 13th annual Imagine! Celebration on Friday, January 24, 2014.

Imagine! invited Gov. Hickenlooper to attend the annual fundraiser to honor his significant role in providing support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout his term of office. For the past four years – in good years and in difficult years for the economy – each November 1, Hickenlooper’s budget request has included funding for developmental disabilities. He has made significant investments in this area as a budget priority.

This year, for example, he added funds to the budget to reduce wait lists and to provide additional support for individuals and families. For Imagine!, this means that 34 more adults and 57 additional children will receive services. And the governor’s proposal for next year is even more promising. Mark Emery, CEO of Imagine!, notes, “We are very grateful for Gov. Hickenlooper’s continuing focus on improving the lives of those with developmental disabilities in our state, and I know that Imagine!’s staff, its boards, and our donors will be pleased to have the opportunity to thank the governor in person for his remarkable support of the developmental disabilities community.”

This year’s event will again be held at the Plaza Conference Center at 1850 Industrial Circle in Longmont. More information about sponsors, auction items, and all of the festivities is available on the Imagine! website (www.imaginecolorado.org/foundCelebration.htm) and the Imagine! Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ImagineColorado). Purchase tickets and tables online at https://secure.imaginecolorado.org/ssl/CelebrationRSVP.htm. Reserve now, and we’ll look forward to seeing you on January 24!