Gunnison Tough In the News
Cycling Montana, Big Sky Country
June 21, 2021 Whitefish, MT to Winnett, MT Abby and Kevin are in Whitefish, Montana! They are excited to see some family and friends including wife and mother Jennifer and the other kiddos, Skye and Will! Their next checkpoint is 219 miles away in Great Falls, MT! ...
Sandpoint, ID & Checkpoint 1
June 14, 2021
Colville, WA to Newport, WA
Abby and Kevin have been Pedaling for Pink for a week! They have gone from Anacortes, WA across Western Washington, the Cascade Mountains, Eastern Washington, and will end near the state border in Newport, WA tonight.
Starting Day! Anacortes, WA June 7th, 2021
June 7, 2021 Anacortes, WA Starting Line Abby and Kevin, Cattlemen's Days TETWP Board Member, Derek Taaca, Jack Nixon, and other supporters dip their tires in the Pacific waters of the Salish Sea as their Pedal for Pink adventure begins. Today started with a good...
Pedal for Pink Sendoff Party June 3, 2021
The Pedal for Pink gang got together for a bicycle ride and send off party to kick off the grand adventure!
Arizona Training in May 2021
Kevin and Abby get on the road in Arizona for the last bit of training before the big trip.
GVH Strategic Plan Introduction Meeting Invitation
Watch this short video outlining the hospital's new Strategic Plan. TETWP is included! Sign up for the online introduction meeting on March 10th (there are two times available). https://www.gunnisonvalleyhealth.org/events.aspx This is a great step to our goal of a...
Pink in the Rink
Original Article Published by Gunnison Country Times February 18, 2021 The Fifth Annual Pink In The Rink Women's Hockey Tournament attracted players young and old and raised $18,000 for a breast cancer assistance group that helps patients with living and medical...
Unbelievable fundraising for Tough Enough
So much love on this Valentine's Day weekend! Between the Fifth Annual Pink In The Rink Women's Hockey Tournament and the Western Colorado University Women's Basketball Team, $20,000 was raised this weekend by the Gunnison Valley community, and we could not be more...
Western Club Sports Men’s Hockey donates to Gunnison Tough Enough to Wear Pink
By Mackenzie Bode Because of the pandemic, the Western’s Club Sports Men’s Hockey team is playing a shortened season this year. As a result, they have been busy getting involved in the community and decided to make a dedicated donation to Gunnison’s Tough Enough to...
No games, but plenty of fun
Western hockey team channels energy into supporting youth program Original Article Published by Gunnison Country Times January 7, 2021 BY CHRIS DICKEY, PUBLISHER This past fall, Wendy Buckhanan found herself in a pickle. She’s the executive director of the West Elk...
Community – A Driving Force Behind Rodeos Across the Nation
By: Mackenzie Bode At the 2020 PRCA Awards Banquet in Arlington, Texas, on December 2nd, the PRCA community honored the best in professional rodeo. Among many awards recognizing immeasurable efforts, talent, and dedication to the world of rodeo, is the Hesston Sowing...
Gratitude for TETWP family
Original Letter to the Editor, Gunnison Country Times Nov. 5, 2020 Editor: A few weeks ago I was one of the first people to have a breast MRI at Gunnison Valley Hospital (GVH) with the new equipment purchased by Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough To Wear Pink (CD TETWP)....