Neither rain, nor sleet, nor 18 inches of snow could stop supporters of American Indian education from turning out to celebrate the American Indian College Fund’s gala on Oct. 28, 2009, at the Seawall Ballroom of the Denver Center of the Performing Arts. More than 300 supporters, tribal college students, and administrators celebrated 20 years of giving. They raised more than $400,000 for American Indian scholarships and programs. Photos by Zachary Singer, Jaime Aguilar and Kurt Umbhau