Fundraising Highlights

Posted by Rita DuChateau 
 

Come and join the Pumpkin Convoy on Friday!

 
With little fanfare but much joy, more than 700 bright orange pumpkins will be given away Friday, October 23 at several locations in Estes Park.
 
Students and staff at Estes Park Elementary School and two local preschools, as well as residents of Prospect Living Center, Good Samaritan and patrons of the Senior Center will receive an armful of fall cheer. The program, which is in its 79th year has distributed thousands of donated pumpkins, according to Jay Harroff, this year’s organizer.
The pumpkins, 750 this year, have been donated by the Safeway Foundation and are safely stashed at a secret location awaiting distribution day. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Estes Park and friends provide the person power for the annual event.
 
The giveaway begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the Estes Park Elementary School. From there, the pumpkin convoy travels to preschools and senior centers. Volunteers and visitors are welcome to help spread the Halloween happiness. If there are any questions/concerns/suggestions to improve this event, please contact Jay Harroff at: Harroff@pruteam.com or by phone at 970-227-3856.