The 2nd Annual Trek for Hospice is in the books and thanks to all involved it was a great success! It was a blue sky Colorado day and Hospice supporters of all ages joined in to show their support for Hospice of the Valley, the only non-profit hospice in Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle counties.
We would like to thank all of the local businesses who sponsored the Trek and made it possible to host this very important event :
$10,000
City of Glenwood Springs
$5,000
Alpine Bank
Aspen Valley Health
$2,000
Brown Funeral Home
$1,000
Bighorn Toyota
Dalby Wendland & Co
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
KMTS
Leslie Gallagher
Frank McGuirk and Linda Huntsman
The Luu Family
Premier Medical Center
SMI
SGM
Sopris Lodge
Valley View Hospital
$500
Carnes Wealth Management
Grand River Health
PNC Bank
Roaring Fork Co-op
State Farm Insurance
The Silent Auction could not have happened without the generous donations of gifts and gift certificates from businesses throughout the Valley from Aspen to Rifle. We had enthusiastic bidders for over 65 items, many in very big demand! The numbers are still coming in, but it is sufficient to say the auction was a great success!
In addition, we would like to thank the members of the Trek Planning Committee who gave their time and effort to make this event happen:
Sean Jeung
Jeanne Sheriff
Brigitt Widmer
Paul Carlson
Leslie Ann Gallagher
Lesa Russo
Linda Huntsman
Ann Deyarmond
Most of all, we thank the many men, women, and children who took time from their day to support this organization. Your donations and enthusiastic participation on Saturday, October 3rd, helps Hospice of the Valley thrive and grow throughout the Western Colorado valleys it serves. Our nurses, caregivers, chaplains, staff, and volunteers deeply appreciate your year-round support, especially for this event, which helps us raise awareness of the vital role this organization plays for local patients and their families.
