Better Personal Health – by providing a very attractive place for healthy exercise the trail can reduce the cost of health care for a wide range if illnesses including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer and even a variety of mental health problems. Studies have shown that, in addition to helping people feel better, regular exercise can reduce obesity related medical costs by as much as 50 percent.

Increased Community Wealth – studies have shown that trails attract people who spend money on food, lodging, clothing and supplies. The Boulder Junction Trail count for the 2003 season was 70,000 trail visits. Other studies indicate average expenses per visit are $27.00. That adds up to a local economic impact of $1,890,000 per year.

Good Timing – those who support the trail recognize that its immediate benefits will also continue for many generations into the future. The trail is a legacy project. High quality design and construction now will yield enduring health, economic and transportation benefits for many people for many years. Whether supporters choose to be recognized or remain anonymous they can always look back with pride on the good thing they did for so many people.

Tax Advantage – The Three Eagle Trail Foundation, Inc.is a non-profit charitable organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Your donation is tax deductible under Section 170 of the Code.

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