Help Rebuild The Colorado Mountain Ranch

On September 6th 2010, the Fourmile Fire burned over 6,200 acres and 169 homes, making it the largest wildfire in Colorado's recorded history. 3,500 residents had to be evacuated and it took firefighters nine days to contain the fire. Thankfully, no lives were lost.

The Colorado Mountain Ranch, a children's summer camp owned and operated by the Walker Family at the top of Fourmile canyon, was hit hard by the fire. The fire swept through the ranch's horse corrals, burning down the horse barn and leveling 20 structures including the children's activities building and the camp owner's family home. The Ranch family and staff were able to successfully evacuate all 35 horses, two dogs and their cat before heading out of the mountains to safety.

Once evacuees were allowed back into the area nine days later, the enormous camp community and family rallied together to begin the long process of cleaning up and rebuilding the ranch. Instead of rebuilding their family home, the Walkers focused their efforts on building a new barn to house their children's horse program and getting ready for summer camp in only 9 short months.

Camp begins in only three weeks and the Walkers are planning on having all activities and programs running this summer. They feel so thankful to have such a strong community behind them. Support their efforts by donating today!