Down River Equipment has launched a Rafting Community Program to rafters affected by the Marshall Fire that devastated Boulder County last December. The program is aimed to help river runners replace their rafting gear by offering Pro Deal discounts and facilitating opportunities for them to enjoy a day on the river.
In December, the Marshall Fire burned 991 homes, making it the most destructive fire in Colorado history. Down River Equipment knew many friends and customers impacted by the fire and launched this effort to help those affected in a unique way.
“We’re aware insurance doesn’t always cover the entire replacement costs of lost items, so, we thought we could at least offer a discount to help bridge the gap for river gear,” said Phil Walczynski, co-owner of Down River Equipment. “We also know that a day out rafting is good for everyone’s soul and a break from dealing with the recovery would be good for anyone trying to get their lives back to normal.”
Now through the end of the year, Down River is offering discounts to those who lost rafts and rafting gear so they can replace them for 10-25 percent less.
In addition to its effort to offset the cost of replacement gear, it set up a platform to connect victims with volunteer rafters interested in donating their time and expertise to go rafting for a day.
Down River’s team has set up a seamless way to match people affected by the fire with volunteers based on various preferences, including group size, expertise,and desired river adventures. Once they review all the requests, they connect the two parties to share a day on the river.
Click Here to take action and learn more about Down River Equipment’s Marshall Fire Rafting Community program
