Corporate and Foundation Supporters
Thank you for all of your support! The following are active donors to Paradox Sports:
The North Face
What is The North Face’s mission? Building the best gear for the outdoors, supporting the preservation of wild places, and inspiring a global movement of outdoor exploration. In 2014 and 2015 Paradox Sports, we were the proud recipients of the North Face Explorer Grant to focus on educating youth in the outdoors. In 2017, The North Face® committed to a 3 year sponsorship of the Adaptive Climbing Initiative to make climbing gyms across the country accessible to all.
Eldorado Climbing Walls
Eldorado Climbing, based in Louisville, CO, is the preferred climbing wall builder & designer for gyms, colleges, recreation centers & homeowners with 2000+ custom & modular climbing walls built in over 25 yrs. Eldorado has been a long time supporter of Paradox Sports, with the shared belief that everyone should be able to experience the transformational nature of climbing. In 2018 Eldo Walls began donating 5% from the sales of their Climbing Panels to Paradox Sports!
Craig H Neilsen Foundation
Craig H Neilsen Foundation is dedicated to research and programs to improve the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury. In 2015 we received a $25,000 grant from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation to further our efforts in improving the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries as well as another $25,000 dollar grant in 2017 to help fund our programs.
Movement Climbing + Fitness
Movement Climbing + Fitness is located in the heart of Boulder, CO, home to many of the world’s best climbers, and home to the highest number of certified setters in the country, some of which hold the highest level of certification in the world. Their lead climbing and top rope terrain include the nationally renowned Grey Wall and creative, challenging boulder problems. Built in 2009, Movement’s flagship facility in Boulder measures 22,000 square feet, with 66 independent anchors, over 100 bouldering problems, and 30-40 foot walls. Starting in April 2019, Paradox Sports and Movement launched a new partnership to support high quality adaptive climbing opportunities in Colorado, which you can read more about here. We hope to expand these programs to the Movement in Denver soon!
Osprey Packs
The mission at Osprey Packs is to create innovative high performance gear that reflects their love of adventure and their devotion to the outdoors. Osprey Packs is not only the official pack sponsor for Paradox Sports, but has also sponsored our October Speaker Series and the Paradox Mile.
Sterling Rope
For over 25 years Sterling Rope Company has designed and produced the world’s finest ropes, hardware, and gear that enables climbers to confront challenging conditions. Their products are proudly made in the US by a team of passionate and innovative people. Sterling Rope is the official rope sponsor of Paradox Sports, and has been supporting Paradox and adaptive climbing for as long as we can remember.
VF Foundation
The VF Foundation supports non-profit organizations in driving movements for the betterment of people and the planet, including movements that define Worthy Work, embrace the fact that Outside Matters, and empower diversity, equity and inclusion as we are Free to Be.
Polartec
Polartec is committed to solving problems at their source and constantly developing innovative design solutions through advanced fabric technologies. In 2017, Paradox Sports partnered with Polartec and Open Style Lab at MIT to bring people with disabilities together with engineers, designers, and occupational therapists to work to solve specific apparel problems. Watch the video here.
Clif Bar Family Foundation
Clif Bar Family Foundation was started in 2006 to support grassroots groups with inspiring ideas and limited funds. They believe in the wisdom of starting small, seeing what works, and growing it genuinely.
“We know what a few people with innovative ideas and persistence can accomplish – Clif Bar’s roots are grassroots. Over the years, we’ve been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to conserve wild places and open spaces, advocate for pedestrian- and bike-friendly communities, and expand urban forests and restore watersheds. These nonprofits often are on the front lines, striving to safeguard public health and the environment by expanding organic farming acreage, improving local and global food security, investigating the impact of environmental toxins, and tackling the root causes of climate change.”
Petzl
Petzl is a manufacturer of climbing gear, caving gear, work-at-height equipment, and headlamps based in Crolles, France. We partner with the best in the industry for safety and procedures, and Petzl helped Paradox Sports develop the Standard Operating Procedures and gear packages for the adaptive climbing programs in conjunction with the Petzl Technical Institute. Petzl also sponsored the 1st and 2nd editions of our Adaptive Climbing Manual.
Community Foundation of Boulder
Community Foundation Boulder County is a community catalyst that inspires ideas and ignites action to improve the quality of life in Boulder County. We make informed decisions to respond to immediate needs and anticipate future challenges. Join us to make a difference. We accomplish more together than we do alone.
Foreseeable Future Foundation
The Foreseeable Future Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization, that works with individuals and organizations that focus on the visually impaired through sports and recreation. We offer financial assistance when we can, and try to utilize the various resources we have in our organization to help those in need.
Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation
The Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation was created in memory of Kate Svitek who had a passion for the outdoors. Her dream was to open her own school for children to learn outdoor skills and develop a respect and passion for our wilderness as she did.
In honor of Kate, we provide grants to individuals, groups and institutions whose interests and goals align with Kate’s hopes and dreams. The primary focus is to promote and underwrite a range of activities and education principally related to outdoor and wilderness exploration study, observation, preservation, improvement, expansion, and enhancement.
If you would like to support our mission, please consider making a contribution or explore other creative ways to help. We appreciate all of the supporters who have kept us strong since our founding in 2002. With them, we have been able to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children.
Let's Roam
You’ll never forget your Let’s Roam adventure. Our team of explorers has carefully crafted exciting experiences in 400+ cities across the globe. With wanderers like you in mind, we’ve created digitally guided Scavenger Hunts, Bar Hunts, Ghost Tours and more. Each adventure is designed to help you explore, laugh, discover, and connect. Memory making at its funnest.
Dralla Foundation
Since 2011, Dralla Foundation has been awarding grants to organizations that serve people with physical challenges, to give them unforgettable days. These unforgettable days have taken place on land, on sea, and even in the air! We have sent people up in hot air balloons, given people the chance to try adaptive archery, biking, and other adaptive sports, given the experience of sitting between the hulls of a catamaran and so much more!
Mountain Professionals
Mountain Professionals is the only boutique guide service that leads expeditions to all Seven Summits as well as the North and South Poles. Our small, experienced team takes pride in a personalized approach to our craft.
Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie was founded in Denver, Colorado in late 2019 by longtime friends and adventure partners Bryce Jones and Alex Page. Having searched in vain for a reliable radio that was easy to use in the backcountry, they set out to create their own.
After several years of prototypes and cycle after cycle of rigorous testing, the Rocky Talkie was born: a radio rugged enough to withstand the elements and keep adventurers connected.
The Colorado Trust
The Colorado Trust is dedicated to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to thrive.
We partner with people and organizations across Colorado that are working to make positive changes in their communities. We provide funding and other resources so that all people have the power to make decisions that improve their lives and the lives of their neighbors.
Veterans United Foundation
Veterans United Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization created and driven by the employees of Veterans United Home Loans. Launched in 2011, Veterans United Foundation is built on employee contributions that are matched dollar-for-dollar by Veterans United Home Loans.
Deuter
As a brand Deuter holds responsibility. Responsibility toward our customers means offering high quality, durable products. And responsibility toward our employees means ensuring fair working conditions for those who work hard to create our products. And that responsibility reaches beyond our company to the society in which we live.
Corporate Sponsor Levels
Paradox Sports offers sponsorship levels to suit the needs of every company that wishes to support our mission. Sponsors know their contributions are devoted to a mission that truly transforms lives and communities through adaptive climbing opportunities that defy convention.
EVEREST
SPONSOR
$7,500
Everest
EVEREST SPONSOR – $7,500
▪ Special acknowledgment as an Everest Sponsor on Paradox Sports website
▪ First right of refusal to be Title Sponsor at Paradox events
▪ Includes table for ten people at Base Camp Breakfast/Happy Hour in October
▪ Monthly social media mentions (minimum 12 from date of sponsorship)
▪ Company logo on all signage and programs created for the Base Camp
▪ Corporate Banner displayed at all Paradox events for one year (sponsor-provided)
▪ Acknowledgment in the Annual Report
▪ Company logo and tagline, with a website link, displayed on Sponsors Page of Paradox website
▪ Speaking engagement featuring a Paradox Ambassador at an event of their choosing
DENALI
SPONSOR
$5,000
Denali Sponsor
DENALI SPONSOR – $5,000
▪ Includes table for ten people at Base Camp Breakfast/Happy Hour in October
▪ Multiple social media and day-off event mentions at Base Camp (minimum 5 surrounding the event)
▪ Company logo on all signage and programs created for the Base Camp
▪ Corporate Banner displayed at all Paradox events for one year (sponsor-provided)
▪ Company logo, with a website link, displayed on Sponsors Page of Paradox website
▪ Acknowledgment in the Annual Report
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
$2,500
Rocky Mountain Sponsor
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPONSOR – $2,500
▪ Includes table for ten at Base Camp Breakfast/Happy Hour
▪ Multiple social media and day-off event mentions at Base Camp (minimum 3 surrounding the event)
▪ Company logo on all signage and programs created for the Base Camp
▪ Company logo, with a website link, displayed on Sponsors Page of Paradox website
▪ Acknowledgment in the Annual Report
ELDORADO CANYON
$1,000
Eldorado Canyon Sponsor
ELDORADO CANYON SPONSOR – $1,000
▪ Multiple social media and day-off event mentions at Base Camp (minimum 3 surrounding the event)
▪ Company logo on all signage and programs created for the Base Camp
▪ Company logo, with a website link, displayed on Sponsors Page of Paradox website
▪ Acknowledgment in the Annual Report
IN-KIND SPONSORS – $1,000 and above
In-kind donations will be categorized as an Everest, Denali, Rocky Mountain,
or Eldorado Canyon Sponsor based on the equivalent cash donation and
will be provided the same benefits as noted for the given level.
Special sponsorships may be arranged for larger gifts. Please contact us: becky@paradoxsports.org