Snowmass, Colorado - The Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is returning to its roots with an a-thon event to bring the community back to the Camp. Please join us on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Run, walk, bike, hike or use whatever alternative means possible to get from wherever you are to our camp in Old Snowmass for an old fashioned bar-b-que, local music and children's activities. While you're here take a look around and see what we've been up to for the last forty years.

Participants will be asked to hike, bike, walk or utilize alternative forms of transportation to get from the starting point of their choice to the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Snowmass, CO. The event occurs between 11am and 3pm with a family bar-b-que and live music from local bands from 12pm-3pm. Children's activities including a bubble tower, house of bounce, hula-hoops and face painting. “Our event will have something for everyone in the community,” Ed Glickman former Aspen Camp President and Current Board Member. Registration is $40 and participants are asked to raise a minimum $100 to benefit the Aspen Camp. More details will be available at www.heretohear.org.

Founded in 1967, Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides enriching and educational experiences for deaf and hard of hearing individuals around the nation. Aspen Camp is a 501(c)(3) non –profit organization that host programs including winter camp, summer camp, vocational training, retreats, challenge courses, and more. More information about Aspen Camp and our services can be found at www.aspencamp.org.