An annual event raised $450,000 for the Roundup River Ranch in Gypsum and efforts to provide free programs there for children with serious illnesses.

The Taste of Camp event on May 17 raised a record level of funding, said Ruth Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Roundup River Ranch. “Your generous contributions ensure the healing power of camp will continue to create life-changing experiences for children with serious illness and their families, always free of charge. Without our generous sponsors, donors and volunteers, our programming would not be possible,” Johnson said.

Corporate sponsors for the event included Alpine Bank, DaVita, Diamond Reserve, First Western Trust, Hyde Park Jewelers, Liberty Media, MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation and the Sturm Family Foundation.

Debbi Alpert received the Superhero Award for her continued advocacy for the organization and its campers. “Roundup River Ranch holds a special place in my heart. It is incredible to be a part of an organization that rallies together to support children who need it the most. I am blessed to have the continued opportunity of being an ambassador for Roundup River Ranch,” Alpert said.

Located near Gypsum along the Colorado River, the Roundup River Ranch offers free, medically supported camp programs for children with serious illnesses and their families. Hundreds of children coping with blood disorders, cancers, organ transplants, and other conditions participate in programs each year.

Roundup River Ranch is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of camps and programs that provide support to children with serious illnesses and their families.

For more information about Roundup River Ranch, call (970) 524-2267 or log on to visit https://roundupriverranch.org.