A slowed economy has not dulled charitable giving in the Uintah Basin as evidenced by two holiday fundraising events. The Trees for Charity auction gala was held
Monday
night at the Uintah Conference Center, raising over $220,000 dollars for local causes. The tree with the highest bid was also a crowd favorite with its Star Wars theme. The “May the Force Be With You” tree benefitting Corbin Dansie received a high bid of $12,000 dollars the first time round and was then put back in and sold again for $7,000. Sixty charities benefitted from this year’s Trees for Charity event. Earlier this month, Duchesne County residents also opened their hearts and pocketbooks for local charities at the Enchanted Forest auction event. Over $112,000 dollars was raised to benefit 18 local charities. Duchesne County Chamber Director Irene Hansen said the event was simply wonderful. “The Enchanted Forest brings people together who want to change lives,” shares Hansen. “We have observed over the last 5 years the ripple effect of generosity and kindness.” Hansen puts it best when considering charity auctions like Trees for Charity and the Enchanted Forest: “Being a part of something bigger than yourself is life changing.”
