CAMP CONNECTION
ISSUE 3 * VOL. 2 | DECEMBER 2022
BURN CAMP NEWS AND UPDATES
A Resounding Success!
This year's Creating Ties Dinner was another resounding success! It was an incredible evening of connecting with camp friends and hearing from campers about their journeys. We are very thankful to those who joined us, made a donation, donated or purchased a silent auction item, and/or sponsored the event.

We're incredibly excited to announce we broke another fundraising record raising over $155,000!

Thank you to our 2022 Creating Ties Sponsors:

Mark Martinez Family
Bradford White Water Heaters
Anonymous
Dennis Family
Department of Pediatric Surgery
Joey Irwin Family
Strear Family Foundation
Trentel Family

Monies raised went to the Thrive Endowment which ensures any child who has sustained a burn injury has the opportunity to attend Burn Camp long into the future. Thanks again for joining us for a fun evening filled with friends, food, libations, auction, and the power of camp. Want to be a part of this and missed your opportunity? Donate here or contact Tim Schuetz at (720) 777-6292 or tim.schuetz@childrenscolorado.org.

2023 Winter Camp
We are excited to announce that Winter Camp will be held February 6 – 10, 2023, in Steamboat Springs, CO! This program was developed specifically for teens that have participated in our summer camp program and are interested in learning and growing both on and off the mountain. Participants spend their days shredding the snow and learning new skills and tricks. After a full day on the mountain, the group heads back to the Steamboat Grand Lodge to relax in the hot tub and get ready for the evening’s activities which focus on personal growth and goal setting unique to these campers. Burn survivors who have attended the Cheley Children’s Hospital Colorado Summer Burn are eligible to attend. Click here to read more and to apply.
2022 CFPA Golf Tournament
The Colorado Fire Protection Association (CFPA) is one of our longest-running donors. Their annual golf tournament in support of the Burn Camps Program was held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Arrowhead Golf Club. It was one of their most successful tournaments in their history raising $15,000! Please join us in thank the CFPA for their generous and continued support!
15th Annual BCER Fire Hose Race
We are excited to announce that the Fire Hose Race is back! Presented and hosted by BCER, the 15th annual race will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Arapahoe Basin! The Fire Hose Race consists of 30 teams of five skiers each spaced along a 50’ fire hose working as a team to maneuver through a 15-gate giant slalom course. Along with carrying the hose, each team member is required to wear a bunker coat and a fire helmet. Each team completes two runs, and the fastest overall single run time will win the event and is awarded the Fire Hose Race Trophy! This year’s Fire Hose Race once again benefits the Children’s Hospital Colorado Children’s Burn Camps Program.
40th Anniversary Celebration
Please save the date for our 40th Anniversary Celebration in 2023! The Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Camps Program was founded in 1983 and everyone is invited to celebrate with us. Here are the details:

40th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Previous campers and staff we want to get in touch with you! Please forward this email and/or reply with your contact information.

If you are a supporter, or know someone who might be interested in supporting this event, and would like to be involved, please reach out. Reply to this email or contact Tim Schuetz at (720) 777-6292 or tim.schuetz@childrenscolorado.org.