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Cycle-A-Thon for Jack's Place Raises $2500
74 cyclists rode to raise more than $2500 for Jack's Place at the fourth annual Cycle-a-Thon held in November at the Gypsum Recreation Center! Funds raised will help underwrite the operations of the cancer caring house.
Big thanks to event organizer Amy Klunzinger and to all who participated! Kudoes to Leonard Sandoval who rode the entire eight hours and Peach Duty and Rebecca Cross who rode seven hours each - wow!
Thank you to prize sponsors including Marriott Vail Vail Sports Bol Vail Mountain Haus Allegria Spa Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Duncan Carwash Napa Auto Parts Gypsum Rec Center Pedal Power Venture Sports Marko's Pizzeria Blue Moose Pizza and Gobi.
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Cass Barham and Sarah Crabtree Honored As Recipients of Vail Health Elevate Award
Cass Barham and Sarah Crabtree, both lab techs at Vail Health Hospital, have been named recipients of the Vail Health Elevate Award. Vail Health created the Elevate Award in June 2022 to give patients and their families an opportunity to nominate and thank employees who have touched their lives in some way.
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What Are the Benefits of Forest Bathing?
The smell of the pine trees. The sounds of birds chirping far off in the distance. The feeling of a cool breeze across skin. The sight of water cascading over a rock. Fully tuning into your senses in nature ignites a deeper awareness and an otherworldly sense of belonging, eliciting a feeling of being connected to something bigger than yourself.
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Breast Cancer Risk: Do Fruits & Veggies Matter?
Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is a key habit for obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight, and there is strong evidence that obesity or being overweight increases the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, at least 18% of all cancers and about 16% of cancer deaths in the U.S. are related to excess body weight, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and/or poor nutrition.