For the remainder of 2015, I'm going to introduce you to the businesses in Evergreen that are proud supporters of Bootstraps. Without them, we would not be able to achieve our mission of helping mountain area students reach their educational dreams.

Regan Orthodontics (reganortho.com/home) have been Bootstraps scholarship donors since 2003, when Marge Regan was a Bootstraps board member. She discovered first-hand the need for higher education assistance in our community through reading scholarship applications of students hoping to receive an award from Bootstraps.

Chances are pretty good you've met Dr. Paul Regan since he is the most popular orthodontist in our community. Of course I'm partial because he is responsible for the beautiful smiles of my two grown sons. Dr. Regan has been practicing in Evergreen since 1990 when he, Marge, and their three daughters moved to Evergreen.

Not only is Dr. Regan a great orthodontist, he is a supporter of the local sports teams and other organizations that support the youth in the mountain community. I think he's probably a great employer, too, as I recognize all but two faces on the staff page of his website from the last I was in his office seven years ago.

Thank you Dr. Paul and Marge Regan for all you do to help our local community. We couldn't do it without you!

Colorado’s largest one-day online giving event, presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank,
is coming up and we need your support. Bootstraps is honored to be a SIX year participant in Colorado Gives Day!

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in
Colorado through online giving. For the sixth year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are
partnering to present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Donations are accepted
through ColoradoGives.org.

Can’t wait until Colorado Gives Day?  Starting November 1, 2015, donations can be scheduled ahead of time. Click here to schedule your donation now.