The blankets were all handmade by the company’s employees, friends and family members in memory of colleague Renee Trumm, who died unexpectedly earlier this year. Key Equipment Finance suppliers also generously supported the effort. In her spare time, Trumm enjoyed making fleece blankets for those in need, which her colleagues continued in her memory throughout the summer. The donated blankets will be given to babies, children and young adults suffering from trauma sustained through a fire, automobile accident, domestic abuse or other incident. The blankets also will be given to those who are seriously ill or otherwise in need.
“It is our hope that the blankets provide warmth as well as a sense of love, comfort and security in a time of need, which is exactly what Renee hoped for the blankets she so enjoyed making by hand for local organizations,” said Denise Erickson, one of the organizers of the employee initiative. “Our goal is to honor her memory and inspire other local businesses to find a way to give back to the community in which we live and work.”
Giving back to the community is an important part of the culture at Key Equipment Finance. In addition to this donation, the company supports many community initiatives including Bonfils blood drives, United Way, Adopt-a-Family, Ronald McDonald House, March of Dimes, Neighbors Make a Difference Day and more.
“We appreciate this thoughtful donation from the employees at Key Equipment Finance,” said Dan Durkee, division chief for the Rocky Mountain Fire District. “We are honored to have the chance to give these blankets to those who are suffering and to help honor the memory of Renee Trumm by doing so.”
Pictured L to R - back row: Aaron Peavey, Rocky Mountain Fire; Pam Parsons, Debbie Faber of Key Equipment Finance; Dan Durkee, Dana Lewis of Rocky Mountain Fire. L to R-front row: Denise Erickson, Pam Lashley, Kay Almond of Key Equipment Finance.
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