We are committed to honoring Kelsie's memory, and it is our responsibility to ensure her legacy endures. Daily, we uphold the lasting value of Kelsie’s actions and contributions to all individuals who crossed her path in life, and those who have felt her spirit since her passing.

 

Kelsie made a positive, discernible impact while she graced the earth, and her ongoing impact continues now.

Here are some ways we are keeping Kelsie's spirit alive.

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COLORADO MISSING PERSONS DAY
Colorado Missing Persons Day, founded and organized by Kelsie’s mother, Laura, is observed annually on Feb. 4 at the Colorado State Capitol. Established in 2016, its purpose is to remember and honor Colorado’s missing persons, while ramping up search efforts and supporting legislation on their behalf. Ceremonies and vigils remind impacted families that they are not suffering alone, and there is a community behind them.

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KELSIE J. SCHELLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Kelsie J. Schelling Memorial Scholarship is funded by Kelsie’s family. The scholarship is awarded annually to graduating seniors from Kelsie’s alma mater, Haxtun High School, in Haxtun, CO. For more information, please contact the Haxtun High School counselor’s office directly.

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KELSIE SCHELLING MEMORIAL BENCH
In 2021, Pueblo law enforcement agencies and Kelsie’s family dedicated a memorial bench in her honor at City Park in Pueblo, CO. The bench is purple, Kelsie’s favorite color, and is located adjacent to the kiddie rides. The tribute bench and its surrounding flower beds are maintained by kindhearted volunteers, and offer a special space for contemplation, reflection, and prayer.

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$50,000 REWARD FOR KELSIE’S LOCATION
We are committed to finding Kelsie and Kadrie. The family’s $50,000 reward remains active and will be offered until Kelsie is found. Please reach out to the CO Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Pueblo PD, or your local law enforcement with any information.

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In addition to the above, we acknowledge the countless ways in which private individuals personally connect with Kelsie’s spirit each day, in their own individual way. We see you. And we thank you.