History

Established in 2002, the support of National Council and Founders' Circle members helps Challenge Aspen continue our year-round programs with children and adults with disabilities.  In addition, as ambassadors for Challenge Aspen, members help to increase understanding of our mission locally and nationally and help shape the future of our organization.

An Invitation

The National Council and Founders' Circle is a group of distinguished community leaders and interested supporters who:

• Broaden Challenge Aspen’s ability to provide services
• Increase understanding of Challenge Aspen’s mission in the Roaring Fork Valley and worldwide
• Help enlist new participants
• Act as a national resource for networking with individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Support Challenge Aspen’s mission by making an annual membership donation.

Benefits

• Invitations to many Challenge Aspen special events
• Invitation to annual informational meeting and cocktail party at a private home in Aspen
• Recognition in the Challenge Aspen publications and website
• Satisfaction of knowing your participation helps to create possibilities for children and adults with disabilities

Please join us!

Financial Commitment

National Council - Minimum annual donation of $2,500

Founders' Circle Lifetime Membership - $25,000 per year for 3 years

Time and again, we are privileged to witness results that are nothing short of miraculous. Participants, their family members, and their friends return home with experiences that will make a profound difference in their lives along with memories that will last a lifetime.

These miracles and memories are made possible by the financial assistance that Challenge Aspen’s supporters so generously provide. Please help us continue to offer outstanding recreational and cultural experiences . . . and create possibilities for the human spirit not only to endure, but to soar!

Not only do the individuals with disabilities benefit from participation, but their families and friends consequently benefit as well.  When a father, for example, is able to ski with his son who has never walked, it not only adds a whole new dimension of enjoyment to their relationship, but it also opens up a whole new dimension of possibilities.  From their shared experiences with Challenge Aspen, the families of the disabled individuals learn to relate to each other in new ways.  All of the family members are nurtured and strengthened.