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Danny, a devoted Bronco’s fan, army vet and former firefighter, has always enjoyed spending time outdoors. Fishing, camping or simply taking in the views, nature has been a place where he has found peace and built his connection with God. Despite his illness, Danny’s HopeWest care team makes it possible for him to continue spending time outdoors by arranging outings to the Grand Mesa and Colorado National Monument. During these outings, Danny takes short walks, enjoys a Pepsi and soaks in the beauty of his home in western Colorado.

Thanks to support from our community and Danny’s HopeWest care team, he is able to continue enjoying one of the things he loves most.

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Hazel Miller Concert Benefits HopeWest Africa Partnership

by Callie Varra | May 20, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

Rhythms for Africa, a concert benefiting HopeWest’s sister hospice in rural Tanzania, will give members in our community the opportunity to support a meaningful cause all while enjoying the musical talent of Hazel Miller, accompanied by Dana Marsh on...

Plateau Valley Spring Swing Event Raises $75,000

by Callie Varra | April 18, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

HopeWest celebrated the generosity of our supporters with the company of more than 270 guests during the annual Spring Swing event in Plateau Valley. The gala, themed “The Great Outdoors,” was held on Saturday, April 13 at the Mesa Community Center and was...

HopeWest Awarded Best of the West in Six Categories

by Callie Varra | April 12, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

The results are in and HopeWest and Heirlooms for Hospice made quite a splash. We are grateful to serve such a generous and supportive community. Thank you to The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction and those who voted for our organization. Heirlooms for...

HopeWest Volunteers Contribute More Than $2 Million in Volunteer Hours

by Callie Varra | April 11, 2019 | HopeWest, News | 0 Comments

On April 11, Independent Sector, in partnership with IMPLAN, announced that the latest estimated value of a volunteer hour is $25.43. In 2018, HopeWest volunteers contributed 78,685 hours of work and based on this national figure, these hours equal more...

HopeWest Volunteer Makes Bags for Terminally Ill Children

by Callie Varra | March 29, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

Four years ago, Ron Ferguson started volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice, an upscale resale store, where he worked in the warehouse repurposing furniture and other items to be sold in the store. He’s made headboards into benches, old TV cabinets into...

Letter from a Bereaved Friend: How HopeWest Supported Her Family, Experiencing the Serious Illness of a Loved One

by Callie Varra | February 28, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

Dear Friends of HopeWest, I write to you as a mother, a bereaved friend, and a Coloradoan. My family's life has been deeply impacted by the HopeWest youth bereavement program. By integrating art therapy into their grief support offerings for children,...