Cliff Hendrick: Leading by Serving Others
Cliff Hendrick’s integrity has always been rooted in the action of serving others.
The Vardamans: Supporting Community Wellness
Longtime locals Tina and Steve “Vardo” Vardaman appreciate what Vail Health brings to our region, sharing, “The outstanding quality and breadth of health care services right here in our community is important to everyone.”
Ann Smead and Amy Gish: Giving Spans Generations
For Ann Smead and her daughter, Amy Gish, giving has become generational. In 2021, they made a generous gift to Vail Health’s Eagle Valley Behavioral Health.
The Hauters: Turning Tragedy into Hope for Others
After years of watching doctors try numerous medications to treat the symptoms of his brother’s mental illness, along with a severe lack of education regarding behavioral health, Wayne Hauter knew he wanted to give back and make a difference. “The psychiatrists we worked with didn’t have a strong background in behavioral health. I don’t think there was enough research,” he says. “I watched my brother deteriorate. It wasn’t until my mom took full control of his illness, becoming a psychiatric nurse herself, that he got the treatment he needed.”
Ada Borg: Finding Healing and Connection
This story first appeared in the 2021 It Takes A Valley Campaign Report. Ada Borg has been impacted by suicide throughout her life. Growing up, she was told her father died in a hunting accident. But at age 16, Ada discovered her father died of suicide. “This was a huge shock,” Ada says. “My mom … Continued