Auction Fundraiser a Tremendous Success!
The Ashes to Art Auction was a tremendous success and a wholehearted display of community support. Thank you, Colorado Springs, for the large turnout and competitive bids on the twenty-two pieces of artwork donated by Steve Weed from his striking Ashes to Art collection!
Winning bids for the twenty Waldo Canyon Fire pieces totaled:
Over $37,000.
100% of these proceeds will be used for the Waldo Canyon Fire Memorial in Mountain Shadows Park to be unveiled in 2014.
Winning bids for the two Black Forest Fire pieces totaled:
Almost $3,000.
100% of these proceeds will go to Black Forest Together for their restoration efforts already underway.
We also extend our gratitude to:
- Steve Weed and Laurie Wilson for the kind donation of truly priceless art
- The event's tireless team of organizers, volunteers John Henry, Nora Gledich, Roslyn Block, and Myrna Candreia
- Our impactful speakers for setting the tone for the evening
- The Garden of the Gods Club for their genuine hospitality
- The teams continually working behind the scenes to mitigate the ongoing aftereffects of the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires
- Our sponsors, Lyda Hill, Nor'wood, Fennell Group, and Wells Fargo for making the auction possible
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Colorado Springs Together is an independent 501(c)(3) Non-Profit: Colorado Springs Together is a community-driven volunteer effort, and is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The team members are distinguished citizens, business professionals and dedicated public servants in the community, facilitating and coordinating a quick and effective rebuilding process for the neighborhoods devastated on June 26, 2012, by the Waldo Canyon Fire. Please visit:
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