Charmayne Bernhardt: Embodying Gratitude and Selflessness

February 15, 2023

“Gratitude changes everything. Share it,” says Charmayne. For those who are fortunate to know Charmayne Bernhardt, a variety of kind and endearing words may come to mind when describing her. Perhaps one of them is how she embodies selflessness by always putting others before herself while never expecting anything in return. It is this caring … Continued

Alexandra Mastriana-Solal: Exceptional Cancer Care Inspires Giving

July 19, 2022

By Kayla Loeb

Having a healing atmosphere and caring staff set the Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center apart, according to Alexandra Mastriana-Solal, a successful businesswoman, philanthropist, and longtime Vail resident.

Scott Family: Early Detection Saves Lives

February 10, 2022

By Kayla Loeb

Cancer screenings save lives. That’s the message that Aleka and David Scott want others to know after David’s own journey with prostate cancer — which remains the most common non-skin cancer in men and is second only to lung cancer in mortality. After meeting in Portland, Oregon, the Scotts maintained a commuter marriage for 17 … Continued

JoDee Johnson: A Cancer Journey Surrounded in Support

October 13, 2021

By Kayla Loeb

JoDee Johnson was not accustomed to asking for help. But after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that everyone needs a support system, regardless of their strength. Following an extraordinary career as an Intelligence Officer in the Air Force and later an Operations Manager for BP in Alaska, JoDee recently retired. She and her … Continued

Philip Smith & Jean Graham: Supporting Cancer Care

September 1, 2021

By Kayla Loeb

After living in the Vail Valley for almost 30 years, helping the community has become a priority for the couple, so creating an endowment was an easy choice for them.

Department: Cancer