Paul and his sweetheart Colleen at Paul's 70th birthday party at the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms. The "Preservation Choir" is singing "Happy Birthday" in the background.
Greetings!

Two days ago, an anonymous donor issued a challenge gift that has put us within reach of our $1 million goal for the Paul A. Bruhn Fund to preserve the essential character of Vermont. 

Paul’s birthday is tomorrow. As of this morning, together we have raised $948,852.15 for the Paul A. Bruhn Fund. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our friends, neighbors, and people who care about Vermont’s past and future, we are so close. I hope that if you haven’t donated to the Fund (or maybe even if you have), that you will consider doing so now during Paul’s "birthday weekend."

Paul helped so many Vermont communities -- and so many of us -- understand that we can do almost anything if we do it together. Please join us. And happy birthday, Paul.

Thank you,
Ben Doyle
President