Lee Team Making a Difference

Lee Team Making a Difference December 2018

Featuring Scramble for Sight

Scramble for Sight is held each year at Arrowhead Golf Course, 100 golfers come together to raise money and awareness to find cures for blindness. The event wraps up with a dinner that is attended by over 200 people. There are many clinical trials and even one known cure for a type of blindness caused by genetics. The Burt family is already planning the 2019 event, looking for donations, auction items and a co-chair for the event. To learn more about this organization visit our feature in Village Life: Scramble for Sight

Lee Team Making a Difference November 2018

Featuring Toys for Tots

Our Castle Pines Village Toys for Tots Drive in 2017 was such a success we have decided to keep the tradition! Toys for Tots is a Marine Corps Reserve program that has successfully been collecting toys for disadvantaged children for 70 years. We are excited to partner with the Denver hub again to gift our community with a special Christmas. Learn more about the organization and this year’s drop-off location by visiting our feature in Village Life: Toys for Tots

Lee Team Making a Difference September 2018

Featuring Rotary Club Castle Pines

The Rotary Club Castle Pines comes together with a main focus of supporting Veterans and Youth in the area. One of its greatest contributions is the work done alongside the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Y.E.S.S (Youth Education & Safety in Schools). The program sends uniformed officers into 6th, 7th and 8th Grade classes to discuss serious topics effecting them Today. Learn more about the organization by visiting our feature in Village Life: Rotary Club Castle Pines

Louie joined a group to complete a marathon golfing event, 100 holes in just one day! Leading up to the event Louie helped raised money, and overall the team raised $35,000 to go towards keeping the program competitive and thriving. To see the full details of the event please visit CCU 100 Holes in 9 Hours! 

Lee Team Making a Difference August 2018

Featuring Pink Lightning

Bryan Warnecke has shown incredible resilience and fight. Born with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic lung disease, Bryan has chosen to live life the the fullest not allowing the disease to limit his life. Known as “Pink Lightning” as a hockey goalie, the Warnecke family created the Pink Lightning Tour and founded a foundation in the same name. Raising $300,000 for Children’s Hospital by riding over 1,065 miles around Colorado! Learn more about the organization and their events by visiting our feature in Village Life: Pink Lightning

Lee Team Making a Difference July 2018

Featuring the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

With a membership of over 1,050 residents, the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center allows those in our community to live life to the fullest in the 2nd half! Activities have included the Rockies Game, Garden of the Gods Tour, Zip Lining and more. The Center also runs a shuttle service giving freedom to those needing transportation. Learn more about the organization and two upcoming fundraisers by visiting our feature in Village Life: Castle Rock Senior Center

Lee Team Making a Difference June 2018

Featuring Groundwire / Jesus Cares Initiative

A volunteer and faith based organization, Groundwire uses media outlets to reach youth and young adults in crisis. Through the 700 volunteers around the World, those in crisis can reach out and receive the reminder of love found in Jesus Christ. Learn more about the organization by visiting our feature in Village Life: Groundwire

Lee Team Making a Difference May 2018

Featuring the Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride

With routes varying in length (100 miles, 80 miles, 50 miles and 25 miles) bikers can enjoy Denver’s iconic places and many views. Scheduled for June 16th, the event raises money for three bicycle enthusiast charities. Learn more about registration and the organization by visiting our feature in Village Life: Denver Century Ride

Lee Team Making a Difference April 2018

Featuring the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Colorado was created to bring awareness and raise funds for this common genetic cause of life threatening childhood obesity. This incredible organization is holding a Derby Day event (purchase tickets here) on May 5th starting at 2pm. Learn more about the organization by visiting our feature in Village Life: Prader-Willi CO

Lee Team Making a Difference March 2018

Featuring Rocky Mountain Dawgs Project

U.S. Marine Corporal David Sonka lost his life serving in Afghanistan in 2013. Kevin, his father, made it a mission to do something to honor his son’s service and life as well as his love for his war dog, Flex. The Rocky Mountain Dawgs Project travels across country providing BBQ dinners for military dog handlers and their family while also raising money to train and assign service dogs to those suffering from PTSD. Learn more about the organization by visiting our feature in Village Life: Rocky Mountain Dawgs