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In loving memory of Aaron Matthew Tuneberg
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Aaron Matthew Tuneberg died at the age of 30 on April 8, 2014 as the result of a senseless and violent crime. Because of the developmental disability he was born with his life was often difficult and with the support of many people he worked hard to deal with his problems and succeeded in becoming independent, living in his own apartment, caring for his beloved cat Jack, following his passion for low rider bicycles, and surrounding himself with a community of loyal and loving friends. Aaron was a sweet young man who, in spite of his disabilities, was trying to live his life well and in peace. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and proud citizen of Boulder, Colorado.
The motivating dreams behind this memorial fund are to honor Aaron’s spirt and soul, and in the process to make the lives of other adults with disabilities more meaningful and safer. We hope you will be inspired to join us in working toward these goals.
May his memory always be a blessing.
Our Projects
The goal of Aaron’s Fund is to help at-risk individuals lead full and safe lives, and provide support to their families.
We are grateful for your ongoing generosity which has allowed us to establish the Aaron Matthew Tuneberg Endowment at Children’s Hospital Colorado. This capstone investment will benefit the patients receiving treatment in the Children’s Behavioral Health Clinic, and their families. These are families whose kiddos are dealing with similar difficult challenges to those Aaron worked to overcome, and they deserve as much support on their journeys as possible. With your help, we hope to raise an additional $10,000 for the endowment by the 10th Anniversary of Aaron’s Death in April 2024. We thank you in advance for your continued support.
One of the key services we will support at Children’s is the Family Resource Center. In recognition of our support, the Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers commissioned this original artwork to hang in the FRC as a representation of Aaron doing what he loved:
Project Search at Children's Hospital
Just prior to the Covid shutdown, we invested in Project Search, a wonderful vocational-training program at Children’s Hospital Colorado for young adults with DD and ID. Students from all over the metro area participate for a school-year, receive in-classroom instruction in the mornings, then shadow current employees in various departments at the hospital in the afternoons. At the completion of their program each student is given the opportunity to apply for employment at Children’s. This is a program which Aaron could have greatly benefited from. One of his most successful work experiences was an internship at Boulder Community Hospital during his Transitions years. Happily, Project Search resumed with the opening of school this fall.
