Alivia Bell, Niwot barber shop owner, suffers severe bicycle accident

Alivia Bell has owned and operated the Niwot barber shop for the past thirteen years. Throughout her tenure, she has made lasting connections with her clientele and the surrounding Niwot community. Bell also resides in the heart of the downtown and can often be spotted riding her bicycle around Boulder County.

On June 3, Bell was riding her bike on Airport Road when she was struck by a car. She was knocked off her bicycle and severely injured. Bell has a compound fracture on her left leg and an injured back, but is also suffering emotionally from the strife this has added to her life and livelihood.

Bell was already feeling strain under COVID-19 restrictions, but now must postpone returning to work even longer due to her injuries. Jim Eastman is a friend of Bell's, and founder of a Go Fund Me campaign to help her get back on her feet, financially and literally. Eastman explained that it could be at least three months before Bell can return to work.

Bell has undergone two surgeries and will visit the doctor again July 1 to see how her physical recovery is going. Bell stressed, "I want to return to the barbershop. I want to ride my bike again, but I'm scared." She suffered another tough car accident in 2007 when she was ejected out of the rear windshield and also dealt with tough injuries after that incident.

Now, as she recovers, Bell explained that she could benefit from in-home help to assist with self-care, pain management, and administration of medication. She is having difficulty taking care of day-to-day tasks and now must pay her apartment rent and shop rent without generating any income.

Bell said of Niwot, "I love this community. My friends here and my customers are my family. I don't have any family here." Eastman's Go Fund Me campaign has raised over $14,000 so far to help Alivia Bell cover her expenses and reduce the financial burden this accident has caused. Niwot truly takes care of its own and Bell has and will continue to be a vital member of the community as she recovers. Those interested in donating can access the page here: