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Following is information about the Emily Keyes Memorial Funds, as well as information on upcoming events in Emily's honor. Also I have listed the URL for a Focus Page at my blog that lists a lot of extra information including; an updated list of media articles, links to video coverage, links to audio coverage, links to still photos & slideshows, links to columns & opinion pieces, other related media offerings, and downloadable documents.
EMILY KEYES MEMORIAL INFORMATION:Most of the following information was obtained from the Park County Website - http://www.parkco.us
“The family would like to thank the community for their phenomenal support.” - The Keyes Family
The Keyes family also asks that those who wish to do something in Emily’s honor engage in “Random Acts of Kindness” in her memory.
Through a family friend, Louis Gonzalez, the family said, “In memory of Emily, we would like everybody to go out and do random acts of kindness, random acts of love to your friends, to your neighbors, to your fellow students. That’s exactly what Emily would have wanted.”
- “Keyes Family Asks for Random Acts of Kindness” - The Rocky Mountain News
Memorial Fund Information:
Donations can be made to the “I love U guys” Emily Keyes Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Banks and Citywide Banks. (http://www.citywidebanks.com) For more information on the fund call; 303-465-6743.
The “I love U guys” fund is named in memory of the last text message that Emily sent to her parents.
There is also an Emily Keyes Memorial Fund at Peak National Bank.
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS IN EMILY'S HONOR:1.) A community gathering and candlelight vigil with music has been set for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at 5 p.m. at the National Farmers Union Education Center, 618 County Road 68, Bailey.
2.) Saturday, October 7th @ 11 a.m. - A Fundraising Motorcycle ride from Columbine High School in Jefferson County to Platte Canyon High School. The procession will leave Columbine, 6201 S. Pierce St., at 11 a.m. and ride to Bailey via C-470 and U.S. 285. Riders are asked to make donations to: Columbine to Canyon Ride, c/o Bank of the West, P.O. Box 339, Conifer, CO 80433. Donations also may be made in person at any state branch of Bank of the West. For more information, e-mail columbinetocanyonride@yahoo.com.
COUNSELING INFORMATION:(from TheFlume.com - Park County Republican & Fairplay Flume):
The Park County Sheriff's Office Victim Services and The Mountain Peace Shelter have set up two Community Crisis 24/7 Hotlines.
If you need help, or a person to talk about your feelings call 303-838-8181.
If you want to volunteer you time or make some kind of donation please call 303-838-8989.
Updated Community Information can be found on The Park County Republican & Fairplay Flume Website - including school closing and activities information.
Continuously updated comprehensive information:
SPECIAL FOCUS PAGE: The Platte Canyon High School Tragdey @ The Liberty Rocks Blog
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