Ron Davis’ Matching Gift Challenge Supports the Valley’s Youth

“When middle school and high school youth walk into My Future Pathways, they feel like they belong. Working with youth individually, we create positive pathways that build self-esteem, teach good work habits and foster the social-emotional development of each participant,” says Ron Davis, founder of My Future Pathways (MFP), a community partner of Vail Health’s Eagle Valley Behavioral Health. “Noting the alarmingly low high school graduation rate of marginalized families in Eagle County, I became motivated to change that paradigm. We’ve learned when well-being improves, academic achievement increases.”

Paving a Brighter Future

As someone who experienced behavioral health challenges as a youth, Ron knows that having a support system is pivotal to a young person’s future—especially those who need additional help to navigate the complexities of becoming an independent adult. For more than 25 years, Ron has devoted his time, talent and treasure to provide guidance, support and encouragement to youth and help them find a positive pathway in life.

Through his $2 million matching gift challenge, Ron hopes to inspire others to ensure these resources for Eagle County students continue. All donations and planned gifts will be matched to benefit ongoing MFP programming.

“The long-term big picture is that the youth we’re helping today can someday be a county commissioner or on the school board, or the boards of our valley’s nonprofits,” says Ron. “Education is one part of the success of our future leaders; it starts with mentoring, it starts with compassion and it starts with supporting our students.”

Like Ron, you can ensure your support for a program or area close to your heart. To learn more about your giving options contact Aaron Ciszek at 970.569.7574 or aaronc@vailhealth.org or Anne Walters at 970.569.7648 or anne.walters@vailhealth.org.