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Carbondale honors National Donate Life Month and Aquatic Center donors
Summary
Mayor Ben Bonefolk read proclamations declaring April 2026 as National Donate Life Month and recognized the volunteer ‘‘Let’s Make a Splash’’ capital campaign committee for raising $2.1 million toward the Carbondale Aquatic Center.
Mayor Ben Bonefolk opened the meeting by reading two ceremonial proclamations. He declared April 2026 "National Donate Life Month" for the Town of Carbondale to highlight organ, eye and tissue donation and honor those whose donations saved lives. The proclamation noted Colorado’s high registration numbers and cited donor‑alliance partnerships that promote donor registration and family conversations.
Later, the board recognized the volunteer members and contractors of the "Let’s Make a Splash" capital campaign committee for the Carbondale Aquatic Center. Staff and the mayor credited the committee with helping raise $2.1 million in additional funds to cover rising construction costs and to keep the pool project on schedule. Members of the campaign stood for recognition and posed for photos after the mayor dubbed them the Carbondale Aquatic Center "heroes."
The proclamations carried no formal financial or policy effects; they were ceremonial acknowledgements intended to raise awareness of organ donation and to honor local volunteer fundraising for the town pool. The board moved on to its regular agenda after the presentations.
