Shaw Cancer Center ‘Feels Like Family’ to Volunteer & Grateful Patient

June 22, 2020

“I want to do my part to support the programs available to anyone receiving cancer treatment and care.” – Larry Kunkle Long-time Coloradan Larry Kunkle moved to Denver nearly 40 years ago following his service in Vietnam as an Army dentist. In 2001, he moved to Minturn full-time after retiring from dentistry and has since … Continued

Jerry’s Torch Continues to Shine Bright at Pink Vail

March 10, 2020

By VHF Admin

An Opportunity of a Lifetime It’s not every day that someone is asked to carry the Olympic torch, but Jerry Anderson was honored in this way at the London Games in 2012. Jerry had built and worked on Olympic venues across the world as an event architect, and carrying the torch was a true highlight … Continued

Team “Rebel Yells” Returns to Pink Vail for the Fifth Year

February 22, 2020

By VHF Admin

Celebrating the Spirit of Judd For Gretchen Babcock, who was previously a Pink Vail volunteer and now participates as a team captain for the Rebel Yells, the services provided by Shaw Cancer Center and the Spirit of Survival program have personal significance. Gretchen’s husband, Judd, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in … Continued

Pink Vail Team, “Win4Heidi,” Shares a Passion for Football & Conquering Cancer

February 19, 2020

By VHF Admin

The Story Behind the Name Heidi Ham was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She received treatment at Shaw Cancer Center and participated in the Spirit of Survival program. Fast-forward to 2020, and Heidi is a few months away from her eight-year mark as a cancer survivor. She participates in Pink Vail on a team … Continued

Coming Full Circle: A Journey of Giving and Receiving Within the Shaw Community

November 8, 2019

By VHF Admin

When Debbie King Ford was diagnosed with cancer, she decided to turn her journey into a positive experience by giving to the Shaw community. After her second cancer diagnosis, she realized that the community was now there to give back to her. Away From Home Debbie King Ford recalls the devastation and loneliness she experienced … Continued

Department: Cancer