Gunnison Valley Health Foundation
Generosity for our COMMUNITY.
The Gunnison Valley Health Foundation exists to improve the quality and
breadth of healthcare in Gunnison County by developing, preserving, and
providing financial resources to Gunnison Valley Health.
Our Vision
To be the number one choice of generous people who care about healthcare
in the community.
Our Focus
We work to inspire our community to invest in the Gunnison Valley Health
system and improve the health and wellness of our citizens.
Help us bring behavioral and mental health counseling to Crested Butte!
Mental and behavioral health is a significant topic of coversation nationally,
and continues to touch our community locally. With Crested Butte having
the highest suicide attempts in the valley, we are partnering with The
Center for Mental Health to help bring vital behavioral and mental health
services to the north end of the valley.
Services that will be offered include:
- Behavioral and mental health counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Medical services such as medication management administered by a Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner.
We need your help!
Our journey is just beginning. Join us by pledging your financial support
to provide much needed space for our community today, tomorrow and 20
years from now. Please help us.
Donate today and you will literally save lives.
Together, we can make a difference.
When Jeremy was 3 years old he developed a hernia after a bike accident.
His parents quickly brought him to the hospital at Gunnison Valley Health.
Shortly after arriving Jeremy was taken into the OR and his hernia was
successfully repaired. As he lay in a patient room later that evening
a nurse walked in with a special gift; a little brown teddy bear. Jeremy
embraced his new friend and the pain of the recent surgery was momentarily
forgotten, he was able to be a 3-year-old again. That teddy bear remains
on Jeremy's bed to this day. To him, it may be just another stuffed
animal to play with. To his parents, it's an enduring reminder of
the compassionate care their son received.
Stories like Jeremy's happen every day at Gunnison Valley Health. Whether
it is investing in cutting edge technology, nursing education, or little
brown teddy bears, the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation is committed
to providing the support that make those stories possible.
Here at the GVH Foundation we are proud to
partner with multiple organizations to further the health of our community. What
we do wouldn't be possible without the vital support we receive from
our partners.
Our fundraising
events directly benefit the Gunnison Valley Health System. Our
events include:
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Annual Golf Tournament. Held at the Dios Rios Golf Club in Gunnison, our Annual Golf Tournament
is a great start to the summer season.
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Foundation Concert. The Foundation Concert brings the community together for world class music
in a beautiful and intimate setting at the I-Bar Ranch in Gunnison. This
year, we will be hosting Sawyer Brown. In the past we have been pleased
to bring Diamond Rio and Wynonna and the Big Noise to our community.
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Taste of Caring. Be indulged by local chefs at our Taste of Caring event. This year, we
will host the event at the new Senior Care Center.
The GVH Foundation organizes, implements, and lends support to multiple
programs that benefit our patients and community. From a renovation of the GVH
Family Birth Center to a new Senior Care Center, we assist with programs
that serve people at every stage of life.
From a complete renovation of the Family Birth Center to a new ambulance
for the Gunnison Valley Health EMS team, the Foundation has quite a list of
accomplishments, and that's just from last year.
Director of Development Leslie Hughes and a volunteer Board of Directors
provide leadership and direction for the GVH Foundation. Together, they
offer time and expertise to develop and preserve financial resources for
Gunnison Valley Health.
Meet our Team.
Supporting the Foundation can come in many different forms. From online
donations to event sponsorships to shopping at City Market, here at the
Foundation we want to make it easy for our community to support the mission
of Gunnison Valley Health.
Find out more.
To learn more about the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation please contact
us by phone at 970-642-8406 or
email us.
We believe every gift is special, regardless of the amount. You can be
assured that when you choose to
give a gift, 100% of that support goes to efforts at Gunnison Valley Health.
We invite you to designate a department or program that is meaningful
to you, or allow us to apply your gift where it is needed most.
The Gunnison Valley Health Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
and your generous donation is tax deductible in accordance with state
and federal regulations.
Gunnison Valley Health Foundation
711 North Taylor Street | Gunnison, CO 81230 | 970-642-8406 | (970)641-7239 (Fax)