MISSION & HISTORY.
Our mission is to secure the cure or control of cancer by raising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of Colorado.
Cancer League of Colorado, Inc. was founded in 1969 by five women whose families were affected by cancer. Their individual heartache sparked a shared mission to raise money for research and patient care. Today, we are at the forefront of discovery into the causes of many types of cancer – and the most effective therapies – primarily through our partnership with the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
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RESOURCES.
TAKING ON LIFE CHALLENGES.
GAVEL CLUB
PAST PRESIDENTS.
1969-1970 Carol Childs
1970-1971 Pat Lau
1971-1972 Lori Ohlson
1972-1973 Sydney Shelden
1973-1974 Joanne Gathers
1974-1975 Betty Howe
1975-1976 Mrs. Thomas Condon
1976-1977 Jodine Broscovak
1977-1978 Kathleen Trompeter
1978-1979 Bobbie Colberg
1979-1980 Carol Mooney
1980-1981 Mrs. Daniel Miller
1981-1982 Eleanor Kosmicki
1982-1983 Barbara Jo Coyle
1983-1984 Dale Apel
1984-1985 Fleta Johnsen
1985-1986 Janet Hanna
1986-1987 Denise Shumaker Foat
1987-1988 Bonnie R Hazlett
1988-1989 Donna Marcove
1989-1990 Judy Marshall
1990-1991 Jerri Zbylski
1991-1992 Nancy Nelson
1992-1993 Muriel Fishman
1993-1994 Mary Schlenzig
1994-1995 Michael Ann Hanzel
1995-1996 Doris Southworth
1996-1997 Edie Marks
1997-1998 Suzy Thevenet
1998-1999 Marsha Lunnon
1999-2000 Roberta B Miller
2000-2001 Deborah Russell
2001-2002 Carol Hansen
2002-2003 Jane Mayberry
2003-2004 Judy Dennis
2004-2005 Dave Weisberg
2005-2006 Jennifer O’Neill
2006-2007 Gayle Rogers
2007-2008 Barbara Reece
2008-2009 Annette Jewell
2009-2010 Martha Jentz
2010-Present Gary Reece
LEGACY-LIFETIME
MEMBERS.
Dale Apel
Phyllis Beattie
Kathleen Bennett
Stuart Bennett
William Berg
Sherrye Berger
John Bernstein
Annabel Bowlen
Ray Broscovak
Delores M Burroughs
Carol Childs
Bev Church
Dody Clark
Jody Coates
Keith Coates
Harold Cohen
Susan Cohen
Barbara Colberg
Paulene Cole
Toby Cole
Steve Cooper
Carole Cottrell
Barbara Jo Coyle
Bernard Coyle
Nancy DeLauro
Karen J Dickerson
Gail Doby
Carrie Fell
Jane Flechner
Arthur Foster
Kathy Francescon
Allan Frank
Helenn P Franzgrote
Jeanie Fuller
Barb Gallagher
Sally Gart
Joanne Gathers
Marty Gathers
Robert Gathers
Kathryn Groves
Elise Marks Gruitch
Vivian Guzofsky
Jacquie Hallenbeck
Janet Hanna
Carol Hansen
Eric Hansen
Michael Ann Hanzel
Holli L Hartman
Faye Heins
Debbie Horwitz
Kellee Jentz
Martha Eddy Jentz
R. Scott Jentz
Annette Jewell
Fleta Johnsen Brewka
Joanne Johnson
Richard Kelley
Linda Kelley
Marianne Kent
Pat Lau
Kevin Lillehei
Marsha Lunnon
Rhonda Macy
Danny Madigan
JoAnne Mahoney
Donna Marcove
Edie Marks
Lori Marks
Cyndy Marsh
Robert N Martin
Patricia McMullen
Dee Ann Mellor
Roberta Barker Miller
Jay Montgomery
Carol Mooney
Patricia Hill Moore
Lindsay Morgan
Kathleen Music
Nancy Nelson
Bill Nettles
Robert Newman
Judi Newman
Jennifer O'Neill
Lori Ohlson
Marilyn Perreten
Nancy Powers
Marjorie Price
Patricia Prince
Barbara Reece
Gary Reece
Jeff Reece
Julie Reece
Gayle Rogers
Eunice Romano
John Sabel
Roselyn Saunders
Mary P. Schlenzig
James Scott
Barbara Seaman
Tom Shane
Carla G. Shankle
Sydney Shelden
Denise Shumaker-Foat
John Snow
Donna Stefanek
Buzz Sweat
Diane N Sweat
Debbi Tepper
Suzy Thevenet
Carla J. Thomas
Susan Van Vleet
Theresa S Wagner
Glory Weisberg
Karen F White
Maradith Wilkins
Russell Wilkins
Lisa Williams
Michele Wolf
Sandy Wolf
Sana Wood
Jennifer Woudenberg
Doris Wright
Robert Wright
Pat Zarlengo
Jerri Zbylski
Joseph Zbylski
Eryth Zecher
LIFETIME MEMBERS
TESTIMONIALS.
Kathleen Music
Many friends and family members have succumbed to this dread disease over my lifetime. Volunteering to raise funds for seed research and service organization grants provides me with meaningful action aimed at lessening the loss others might experience.
What began as an adventure into the volunteer world, has become a true passion for me. Seeing the fruit of our labors and the positive difference our work generates is life altering. Not everyone has the good fortune to devote as many hours to this work as others but every effort moves us closer to our shared goal.
I feel fortunate to be associated with so many other dedicated and caring volunteers, researchers and service providers.
Martha Eddy Jentz
Twenty two years ago, while trying to find a place to put my grief over the loss of my best friend to breast cancer at 41, another close friend and Cancer League president, Fleta Johnsen, told me about Cancer League. 100% volunteer, no paid staff, no overhead, 100% of every dollar raised goes to services and research. I joined!
Cancer League has become part of me. Over the years since I joined, I have become ever more committed to end cancer! I am a Past President, the most rewarding and difficult job that I have ever loved. My sister got breast cancer 7 years ago and I referred her to one of the doctors who was on our SAB for a 2nd opinion. She took her advice for treatment and is still cancer free after 7 years!
Patricia (Pat) Lau
My mother died of cancer at age 30. I was 3 years old, I was an only child, and it would be many years before I would truly be able to understand how profoundly the loss would affect my life, and the lives of my children who would never know their grandmother.
...in 1968, I met 4 women, all of whom had been personally affected by the loss of a loved one to cancer. "Let's do something" became our motto... We five became the founders, we reached out to friends, the membership began to grow and our fundraising efforts took shape. Fast forward 55 years, and my heart is filled with pride and amazement at the growth of the Cancer League and the incredible amount of funds that have been contributed to the fight against cancer.
Michael Ann Hanzel
The loss of 2 parents of close family friends inspired me to step forward to do what I could do to further the cause.
The involvement with Cancer League of Colorado brought forth the understanding of what a small group of women dating back to the organization’s original formation can spearhead the creation of a powerful group that has developed through the years.
As president of the organization in 1995, I have to say the loyalty, generosity and willingness of our members to step forward to enhance our cause was inspirational. Large financial contributions by friends were indeed memorable.
Marsha (Richardson) Lunnon
I was 44 and just had gone through treatment for breast cancer and knew I wanted to be involved in helping others . I saw an article in The Villager about CLC and went to a meeting, not knowing a single person! I signed up to help with the silent auction for the Gala in the Spring, and the rest is history!
For 20 years, Cancer League of Colorado was like an extended family to me. There are so many people who give so much of their time, talent and money to CLC. With no paid staff or offices and all monies going to help the fight against cancer. If someone wants to help, this is a great organization. I am proud to have served in many capacities.
My involvement in CLC gave me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful, kind, caring people. The different volunteer opportunities were endless, and I always felt the support of the entire organization. Most everyone had the same goal….to help fund the research to find the next best treatment for all types of cancer. The funding of Service Grants was an area of particular interest to me, having had cancer.