Friday July 19th, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 PM Survivor Reception at theAurora Municipal Center

Join us for an open house survivor gathering before the 12th annual Aurora theater shooting remembrance vigil. Food will be provided, along with a heartfelt opportunity for survivors and those who have experienced similar tragedy to join in solidarity. Together, we will honor the lives affected by tragedy, celebrate the resilience that unites us, and reaffirm our commitment to healing and hope in a supportive environment . Kindly RSVP through our Eventbrite link to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone attending.

Friday July 19th 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM Annual Midnight Vigil at the 7/20 Memorial in the Aurora Water Wise Garden. The 7/20 Memorial Foundation would be honored to have the community join us to remember the 13 victims of the Aurora theater shooting at our 12th annual remembrance. The candlelight vigil will begin at 11:30 p.m. near the entrance of the Aurora Water-Wise Garden and proceed toward the memorial for traditional ceremonies.

Saturday July 20th 8am to Noon "Day of Resilience" wellness and healing fair.

Featuring The Hero's Journey 5K run/walk and the Reflection Garden on Tap: beer and chalk art festival. More details coming soon!

• 5K run/walk information and registration signup online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Aurora/TheHeroes5K
• The festival is an all-ages, free event, but a wristband for beer tasting is required for 21 and older. Beer wristbands for $35 donation available online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=124118&eventId=825483 and choose "7/20 Day of Resilience Beer Fest Wristband"
• The 2024 chalk art theme is: Reflection of Resilience. The call to artists will be posted in May.
• To volunteer for the event, sign up here: https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/507/opp_details/12578

If you are interested in chalking, donating, being a vendor, or sponsorship - please email us at: 720memorial@auroragov.org

Each year, the foundation holds an annual fundraiser surrounding the memorial that is the centerpiece to Aurora’s Water Wise Garden. Our signature annual event’s name has changed from "Reflection Garden on Tap," to the “Day of Resilience.” The Day of Resilience is a beloved gathering that draws in over a dozen beer vendors, healing & wellness booths, food trucks, and sidewalk chalk artists, along with musical entertainment. The festivities will kick off on Saturday July 20th, 2024 with DJ Sinna-G at 7:30 AM, followed by the start of the 3rd annual "The Hero's Journey" 5k Run/Walk at 8:00 AM, which is organized by Zack Golditch, a survivor of the shooting, former NFL player, and now a firefighter in Colorado. While attendees explore our wellness booths, hear live music, and partake in beer tasting (for those over 21) from 8:00 AM to 12:00 pm our talented chalk artists will be creating stunning works of art around our beautiful memorial. Each creation will reflect the event's theme of "Reflections of Resilience" and inspire attendees to spread hope, love, and positivity in their lives and communities.

Our foundation members also look forward to meeting you at various City of Aurora events as we continue to raise money for the memorial and the costs associated with it. We also find healing in reaching out to other Communities affected by tragedy. We have been strengthened by the compassion received when we share our stories with others, and look forward to personally thanking every one we meet for getting us where we are today.Our hope is to inspire strength and resilience in others by paying forward all of the compassion and love that has been given to us. Click on an event below for more information: