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Fundraisers net Fire Foundation more than $1,500

Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs received donation of more than $1,500 thanks to two events that recognized the efforts and sacrifices of local first responders. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC hosted Guns and Hoses, a special soccer match that pitted local law enforcement officers against Colorado Springs firefighters. Resulting ticket sales were split among local nonprofits supporting first responders. Fire Foundation received more than $500.
The second event benefitting Fire Foundation was the Rocky Mountain Rumble Beasts and Barrels Rodeo. The event, sponsored by TK Real Estate and Kenney & Company, and organized by TripleJ Rodeo Productions, was a 9/11 tribute to first responders and military members and their families. Fire Foundation received a $1,000 donation, which represents 10 percent of ticket sales for the event.
"Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs is grateful to the organizers of both events for their generosity and their efforts to recognize local first responders," said Kevin Cullinan, Fire Foundation president. "The donations will help our organization continue its efforts to support our local firefighters."
The second event benefitting Fire Foundation was the Rocky Mountain Rumble Beasts and Barrels Rodeo. The event, sponsored by TK Real Estate and Kenney & Company, and organized by TripleJ Rodeo Productions, was a 9/11 tribute to first responders and military members and their families. Fire Foundation received a $1,000 donation, which represents 10 percent of ticket sales for the event.
"Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs is grateful to the organizers of both events for their generosity and their efforts to recognize local first responders," said Kevin Cullinan, Fire Foundation president. "The donations will help our organization continue its efforts to support our local firefighters."
COVID-19 Response
All of us in Colorado Springs have been asked to make many adjustments to our routines during the past year and a half. With increased vaccination rates, we are slowly returning to some semblance of a “normal” lifestyle. The Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs wants to recognize the dedication and sacrifices of our first responders throughout the pandemic.
While most of us have been asked to avoid leaving the safety of our homes, our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs and medical professionals, in addition to thousands of other essential workers, have been laboring 24/7 to ensure the impacts of COVID-19 are limited and contained as much as possible. Fire Foundation board members, along with our entire community, are grateful for the commitment and willingness of all first responders to place others before self.
Fire Foundation board members continue to support the department during these challenging days, and we encourage Colorado Springs residents to remember and honor the commitment of our firefighters and all first responders and other essential workers.
With your donations, the Foundation can help ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of our frontline heroes.
While most of us have been asked to avoid leaving the safety of our homes, our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs and medical professionals, in addition to thousands of other essential workers, have been laboring 24/7 to ensure the impacts of COVID-19 are limited and contained as much as possible. Fire Foundation board members, along with our entire community, are grateful for the commitment and willingness of all first responders to place others before self.
Fire Foundation board members continue to support the department during these challenging days, and we encourage Colorado Springs residents to remember and honor the commitment of our firefighters and all first responders and other essential workers.
With your donations, the Foundation can help ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of our frontline heroes.
Fire Foundation, King Soopers team to support CS firefighters

The Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs is partnering with King Soopers to raise money to support Colorado Springs firefighters. King Soopers customers can contribute to the effort every time you shop!
To learn more about this easy way to donate to the Foundation and Colorado Springs firefighters, see the Donate page.
To learn more about this easy way to donate to the Foundation and Colorado Springs firefighters, see the Donate page.
2021 Awards & Recognition Ceremony upended by Covid-19
In-person ceremony canceled due to ongoing virus spread, statewide restrictions
Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs and the Colorado Springs Fire Department have canceled the Annual CSFD Awards and Recognition Ceremony scheduled for February 2021.
"Given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and current statewide restrictions, the Foundation's leadership team, in conjuction with the Colorado Springs Fire Department's leadership team, decided to cancel the ceremony, which has attracted several hundred people to past ceremonies," said Rob Welch, Fire Foundation president. "The fire department may explore another way to recognize and honor award recipients," Welch said.
The Awards and Recognition Ceremony is the one time each year when the Fire Department gathers as one to honor those among its ranks for their contributions to the department and the city. Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs hosts the dinner as part of its role to help strengthen the fire department's services, promote excellence within the department, and to support public safety in Colorado Springs.
While the 2021 ceremony has been interrupted by Covid-19, donations to support future ceremonies, and quarterly awards breakfasts, are always welcomed. If you would like to donate to support our mission, please click on the donate button above.
"Given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and current statewide restrictions, the Foundation's leadership team, in conjuction with the Colorado Springs Fire Department's leadership team, decided to cancel the ceremony, which has attracted several hundred people to past ceremonies," said Rob Welch, Fire Foundation president. "The fire department may explore another way to recognize and honor award recipients," Welch said.
The Awards and Recognition Ceremony is the one time each year when the Fire Department gathers as one to honor those among its ranks for their contributions to the department and the city. Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs hosts the dinner as part of its role to help strengthen the fire department's services, promote excellence within the department, and to support public safety in Colorado Springs.
While the 2021 ceremony has been interrupted by Covid-19, donations to support future ceremonies, and quarterly awards breakfasts, are always welcomed. If you would like to donate to support our mission, please click on the donate button above.
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All Colorado residents have been directly effected by the help of their local firefighters. Show your support by donating to the Fire Foundation. These donations will go towards necessary resources for The Fire Department of Colorado Springs