At our 2019 Justice on the Blue, Jay Lorenzen opened our Justice on the Blue fundraiser with a quote from Heraclitus of Ephesus: “No man steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” Jay’s metaphor reminds us that while we fish on one of the most pristine rivers in North America, many people in the rest of the world were living in some of the most horrific conditions of slavery and polluted waters of oppression.
We look forward to introducing you to a lifetime pursuit of justice when you join us on the beautiful Blue River for an unforgettable day of fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our goal is to raise more than $250,000 and attendees are asked to consider a minimum donation of $5,000 for participation in this event.
We can't wait to have you join us for a weekend of joy and collaboration!
BOB AND LIBBY SWENSON
Bob, former All-Pro linebacker and "Orange Crush" defense member for the Denver Broncos, founded Freedom 58 and serves as its president. Libby, with over 20 years in the nonprofit sector and a deep passion for aiding the vulnerable and oppressed, is the executive director.
"We believe that the greater the joy, the greater the capacity to work in the broken, dark places of the world."
- Bob Swenson