Why Fundraise?

The Colorado-Eagle River Ride is a Charity Ride meaning the sole purpose of the event is the raise funds and awareness for a cause. The cause? Investing in positive youth development through SOS Outreach.

While the Colorado-Eagle River Ride does not have a mandatory fundraising minimum, we strongly encourage riders to reach the below fundraising goals:

100 mile - $750
100mile-   $500
42mile -    $250

Why is youth development so important and worthy of your time, money and perspiration?
• A survey by the Afterschool Alliance found that in 2005/2006, three in four after school programs were full or overcrowded and 86% of the providers surveyed said that children in their communities who need afterschool programs do not have access to them.
• Every dollar invested in high quality afterschool programs saves tax payers on average $3.00, Mentoring programs save an average of $5.29 for every dollar spent.
• Studies have found that youth development and/or after school programs are essential to the well being of today’s youth and are quickly becoming the most promising resource to help close the achievement gap in schools.

If you think of yourself as just a fundraiser, you’re selling yourself short. Successful fundraising is a way to spread the word about SOS Outreach. You become an ambassador who increases awareness, education and passion for our cause – by making it your own. It’s an opportunity to feel empowered by enhancing the lives of others. It’s a way to teach other adults and children to be good stewards of their community.