Health

Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research to honor creative ‘family’ members

The Art of Hope will focus on the art and stories of Arturo Garcia and Topher Straus By Peter Jones Arturo Garcia is a wing of hope. In a world where the realities of pancreatic cancer are often grim, the Denver fine-art painter has been exceptionally fortunate. Diagnosed in 2012 at the relatively young age

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Friends of nursing is making a difference in the lives of nursing students and the lives of people needing medical care in our Colorado communities

By providing nursing scholarships, Friends of Nursing is helping the next generation of nurses who are earning their baccalaureate or higher degree through nine Colorado Schools of Nursing. Colorado is experiencing a serious nursing shortage.  Some projections suggest that our state will need more than 10,000 new nurses over the next decade.  As the demand

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FOR THE LOVE OF RELATIONSHIPS – Can You Be Persuaded?

Persuasion influences a person’s beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivation, and behavior and plays an essential role in personal relationships and social change. When two people get together, they will inevitably try to persuade one another on political, health, parenting, or economic issues. One might even use persuasion to get another to behave in a particular manner.

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Kingsbury Open Golf Tournament raises $50,000 for pancreatic cancer research

Annual benefit for Wings of Hope scores hole in one with largest proceeds yet By Peter Jones The 2024 Kingsbury Open was a success—and that’s par for the course. The annual golf tournament benefiting Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research raised more than $50,000, the event’s biggest win yet and more than three times

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FOR THE LOVE OF RELATIONSHIPS – Blended family challenges and celebrations

 Traveling in Italy for the last few months has been relaxing, educational, and amazing. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be able to take this once-in-a-lifetime trip. As Fall is in full swing, I am reminded that the holidays are approaching. Returning Stateside in early December, I am considering how we will operationalize the Christmas

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FOR THE LOVE OF RELATIONSHIPS – Asking the right question

If asked, “What do you want out of life?” most people would say health, happiness, a great job, family, friends, a lovely house in a vibrant community, and success. These answers are expected. A more interesting thought-provoking question is, “For what are you willing to struggle?”  Of course, everyone wants a fantastic job and financial

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