Gunnison Tough In the News

Gunnison Tough Bull Fest brought over 1,300 peopleto the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. (Courtesy photo)Original Story from Gunnison Country TimesVol. 145 No. 34 | August 20, 2026Saturday, August 15, at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds, the Gunnison Tough Bull Fest...

The new breast cancer surgery program at GVH. (Courtesy photo)Original Story from Gunnison Country TimesVol. 145 No. 34 | August 20, 2026Gunnison Valley Health’s newest surgeon, Dr. Brooke Bredbeck, is spearheading the launch of a new breast surgery service line,...

Brian White, Luke Robinson, Will Nance, and Dean Dillon perform at the Songwriter Shuffleheld in Almont to benefit Gunnison Tough on JulyOriginal Story from Gunnison Country TimesVol. 145 No. 30 | July 23, 2026 By Leigh AlanFrom underneath his wide-brimmed hat, on...

February is National Cancer Prevention Month which serves as a vital reminder that nearly 40% to 50% of cancer cases in the U.S. are linked to preventable lifestyle factors.

Gunnison Tough announces that Lana Athey is our new Executive Director. Lana is an exceptional choice—she possesses a profound passion for our mission, a truly huge heart for the people we serve, and a brilliant, strategic mind.

LIVER CANCER AWARENESS Primary liver cancer occurs in adults in two forms—hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of adult primary liver cancer. It is relatively rare in the United States....

Breast cancer death rates in the US have dropped by 44% since 1989. That’s not a coincidence. For 40 years, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. It has encouraged millions to take action, resulting in increased...

Original Story from Gunnison Country TimesAugust 21, 2025 TOUGH RIDING: A young cowboy takes on a fierce opponent at Gunnison Tough’s Bull Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds.(Photos by Evan Bjornstad) Gunnison Tough alongside Wrangler Bucking...

Gunnison Tough had an unexpected visitor at the 2025 Songwriter Shuffle Concert and Auction. George Strait joined the stage as a surprise!

The Gunnison Valley Health Community Report, Winter 2025, honors Gunnison Tough in two articles. The first is, "Gunnison Tough, Living Journeys and the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation Launch $75,000 Cancer Screening Access Fund to Save Lives".  Here is more...

According to the American Association for Cancer Research... Esophageal Cancer forms in the lining of the esophagus. The esophagus is a long, muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach.The two most common forms of esophageal cancer are: squamous cell carcinoma...

According to the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR), the federal government estimates that 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) during 2024, and that more than 600,000 died from their disease. There is no...