$6,523 raised by 52 donors
65% complete
$10,000 Goal
Two Mile High Club has been solely responsible for the feeding, shelter, farrier and veterinary care of the Cripple Creek Donkeys for the past 93 years. Won't you please help us care for our beloved donkeys, the "living history" of the World's Greatest Gold Camp, because every donation counts 100%!
I'd like to thank the Two Mile High Club for all you do for the donkeys! My son is disabled and in a wheelchair, and during the 3 month shutdown, taking the drive from Woodland Park to see the donkeys, and spoiling them with apples and carrots, was a weekly outing for us! The ramp and deck are perfect for a wheelchair person, and we greatly appreciate the time and money spent to keep it in good shape!
Susie
The purpose of the Two Mile High Club shall be defined as the promotion of the Cripple Creek District through the corporation of businessmen, professional people, residents and friend of these communities.
A. To promote the growth, prosperity, and welfare of the District.
B. Maintain historic donkey herd to include but not limited to general healthcare, feeding the accordance with ordinances governing such as set forth by the City Council of Cripple Creek.
C. Official sponsorship of the annual Donkey Derby Days celebration held the last full weekend of June and the annual Fall Aspen Tours held in late September or early October when weather is optimal.
D. Offices of the is Corporation shall be maintained in Cripple Creek, Colorado and the Corporation shall be non-profit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian.
The donkeys in Cripple Creek were released from the mines in the early 1900s and were left to fend for themselves in the wild . The Miles High Club was formed in 1931 to market an event to bring people to Cripple Creek to create awareness of the donkeys and stimulate the depression era economy. In addition, the Donkey Derby Days event was born and was the major fundraising event to support the care, feeding, and shelter needs of the donkeys. In the '60s, the name of the organization was changed to the Two Mile High Club as the elevation in Cripple Creek is approximately 10,000 feet above sea level. Today, Donkey Derby Days is the most popular summer event in Teller County. All proceeds from the event go directly to the welfare of the feral donkey herd.
Organization name
Cripple Creek Donkeys - Two Mile High Club
other names
Cripple Creek Donkeys, TMHC
1931
Tax id (EIN)
80-0209755
Category
Animal-Related
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
136 W Bennett AvenueMailing
Two Mile High Club PO Box 306Teller County, CO, US
