Gunnison Tough In the News

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...

The Gunnison Tough Pink in the Rink women’s hockey tournament filled the Jorgensen Ice Rink Feb. 28 – March 2. The winning team, called “10 and 1,” secured the championship after a nailbiting finale on Sunday.

Gunnison Tough, Living Journeys and the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation Launch $75,000 Cancer Screening Access Fund to Save Lives Gunnison Tough, Living Journeys and the Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) Foundation are proud to announce the Cancer Screening Access Fund,...

Did you know that Cervical Cancer... - rates in the United States have dropped over the past few decades according to the National Cancer Institute. - is a preventable disease. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by infections with high-risk strains of...

Gunnison Tough presented the 2024 Survivor Buckles to Jim Swain and Missy Kizer.  Thank you for all you have done to make our community stronger.  "First of all, what a wonderful surprise!! We sure wish we were with you! Missy and I truly thank you, and send a huge...

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Year, Doug Dixon and Noah Mensing! The most dependable, kind hearted, and helpful folks around, Gunnison Tough is so grateful for both of your years of hard work supporting our needs. Doug has been helping with the set up and...