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Philanthropy on the Farm in Colorado Springs Raises Over $700,000 for Children’s Hospital Colorado

April 22, 2026

Generous supporters from across Colorado raised more than $700,000 at the sixth annual Philanthropy on the Farm, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs.

The farm-to-table gathering was held on Friday, April 17 at Spruce Mountain Ranch and featured Greg Raymond, President of the Southern Colorado Region, and patient families who shared their experiences being treated at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

girl next to three adults sitting on chairs
Children’s Hospital Colorado Patient Ambassador Ava and family at Philanthropy on the Farm.

Attendees enjoyed a locally sourced multi-course dinner, live auction, and musical performances. All proceeds remain local and will benefit patients and families at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Colorado Springs.

Patient Ambassador, Ava, age 8, who has had several surgeries at Children’s Hospital Colorado, greeted the crowd and then sat down for a short interview with her parents and former Patient Ambassador and now special education teacher, Jordan Peak, and described their journeys cared for by Children’s Colorado.

Philanthropy on the Farm supports the greatest needs of patients, families and caregivers at Golisano Children’s Hospital, Colorado Springs. Over six years of the event, the community has donated over $4.2M. Next year’s Philanthropy on the Farm will be held on Friday, April 16, 2027, at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, CO.

About Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation

Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission of Children’s Hospital Colorado. Founded in 1978, the Foundation supports Children’s Colorado by inspiring and facilitating philanthropic investment and engages and informs the community about the impact that philanthropy has on the health and well-being of children. Every donation to Children’s Colorado provides innovative, family-centered care and fuels research that will lead to new treatments and cures for children.