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Supporting Our BGV Family

The last year was filled with countless highs, but for many of our BGV family, 2021 ended with a devastating low. As you are probably well aware, on December 30, 2021, the Marshall and Middle Fork fires destroyed over 1,000 homes and evacuated and displaced over 35,000 people. Over 70% of our owners reside in the Front Range. We inevitably have owners who have lost their homes and owners and staff whose family or friends have been affected.

There are no words to express our sincerest sympathy for those of you who have been impacted. It is our hope that we can provide a sense of normalcy and a source of solace and respite at your home and as your family in Breckenridge.

Our owners and employees are our family. In times of tragedy, we think of how BGV can help our family- through acts of compassion, kindness, and respect. We have received several inquiries, and it is not surprising that many in the BGV family are wondering how to best assist those who have lost their homes, pets, possessions, and places of employment.

The soul of BGV is creating smiles, and we can bring smiles to faces even through difficulties. For those that are able and willing, resources are provided below.

The Community Foundation of Boulder
- Click here for online donations
- Checks may be mailed to:
  - Community Foundation Boulder County
  - 1123 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
  - Include Wildfire Fund in memo line
American Red Cross of Colorado
- Click here for online donations
- Designate Disaster Relief to support the Boulder County fire victims
Sister Carmen Community Center
- 655 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026
- Donations of durable goods
- Acccepting food (no-prep, easy to eat items), sleeping bags in good condition, $100 gift cards to Walmart, Target, Costco and local restaurants

Thank you for supporting your fellow owners and our community in Breckenridge and beyond.

Sending our best to all of you,

Mike and Mike

GrandVacations@breckenridgegrandvacations.com

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