Gifts that make a world of difference

BOULDER –  There’s nothing like the magic of holidays and Share-A-Gift is dedicated to bringing that magic to every family in Boulder County.

Now in its 46th year, the good work and long legacy of Share-A-Gift is as strong as ever as businesses, citizens, and volunteers donate toys, money, and time to make the holidays happy for every family in our community.

Armed with the generosity of Boulder County and hard-working elves, a.k.a, volunteers, Share-A-Gift collects and distributes donated bikes, toys, books and clothing to cheer more than 650 families and 1,800 children who live in the Boulder Valley School District. Donations not distributed through Share-A-Gift this year will be given to other charities serving additional families and children in Colorado.

Through this extended charity, nearly 2,000 children in total received gifts from Share-A-Gift this year.

“Share-a-Gift is a wonderful example of how the people in our community support each other,” says Todd Gullette, a past-president and current board member of Share-A-Gift, and managing broker at RE/MAX of Boulder.

He’s referring to the regular folks, professionals, the city of Boulder police department, schools, clubs, and organizations who come together to bring the magic of Christmas to those who might otherwise be overlooked.

RE/MAX of Boulder lobby filled with presents generously donated by Realtors, clients, staff, and friends.

RE/MAX of Boulder is a proud supporter of Share-A-Gift. Each year, RE/MAX of Boulder encourages donations of presents for Share-A-Gift in its lobby. These gifts are generously donated by RE/MAX of Boulder Realtors, staff, clients, and friends. Among those are Realtor Patrick Dolan and his team. RE/MAX of Boulder volunteers who also help coordinate the organization’s logistics, transport donations, and work at the Share-A-Gift Toy Shoppe include Managing Broker Todd Gullette, Realtor Mary Arnold Grow, Realtor Lisa Wade, Boulder Property Network Team members including Debbie Duggan, Kelsey Jensen, and staff member Stephanie Wickstrom.

To add to the bounty, 100 Women Who Care members donated $10,000 to Share-A-Gift this year. RE/MAX of Boulder Realtors Kimberly Fels, Linda Nehls, and Lisa Wade belong to this local group of inspiring women, which raise funds for Boulder nonprofits.

Todd Gullette says, “We are so thankful to have the involvement of our community as we support families that truly need our help. Among our many partners and contributors this year, we have been very excited that the wonderful folks at the Can’d Aid Foundation supported us, and we partnered with Boulder’s Bridge House to spread some great cheer to their organization. There will be many happy families this year.”

For more information visit shareagift.org or 100womenwhocare.net.