Meet Our Donors

Margaret and Loyal Wilson: Inspired by Growth

In the early 1990s, Margaret and Loyal Wilson’s then 2-year-old daughter needed emergency treatment for severe asthma. They recall Vail Health Hospital’s limited but adequate pediatric resources at that time.

The Jensens: Trust in Vail Health Inspires Planned Gift

A Vail couple combines their passion for skiing and heart for the community to have an extraordinary impact.

Dr. Fred Distelhorst: An Early Supporter’s Legacy Spans Into the Future

Dr. Fred Distelhorst has been a generous supporter of Vail Health for many years, and he has ensured his legacy will continue far into the future by including Vail Health in his will.

Teri Ross: Finding a Home, Finding Help

As an explorer, there was little that could keep Teri Ross tethered to one place.

Terry and Dan Smith: Investing in the Future of Cancer Care

“We feel blessed in our careers and have the ability to support vital nonprofits. It was important to us to invest in institutions with integrity, which is why we chose Vail Health.”

Cliff Hendrick: Leading by Serving Others

Regardless of the diverse roles he has held throughout his career—a high school science teacher, a college referee, an athletic director, and a property manager—Cliff Hendrick’s integrity has always been rooted in the action of serving others.

Brittan Family Giving Brings Speech Therapy Services to Eagle County

The Brittan family has long served as pioneers for elevating health care in Vail. In the 1960s, Gordon Brittan stood on Bridge Street in Vail Village holding a cup and asking residents and visitors for donations to build the Vail Clinic.

Ron Davis’ Matching Gift Challenge Supports the Valley’s Youth

“When middle school and high school youth walk into My Future Pathways, they feel like they belong. Working with youth individually, we create positive pathways that build self-esteem, teach good work habits and foster the social-emotional development of each participant,” says Ron Davis, founder of My Future Pathways (MFP), a community partner of Vail Health’s Eagle Valley Behavioral Health.

The Peets’ Estate Gift Ensures Care That Supports an Active Lifestyle Continues

Darcie and Barrney Peet's experiences immersed in nature are the intersection between their love for being active in the outdoors and the source of their art and creativity. Because of the world-class care that helped them maintain their healthy lifestyle, the Peets are leaving Vail Health a planned gift.

Porter Family: Planned Gift Offers a Beacon of Light for Those Suffering

After tragic loss in her family, Monica Porter made estate planning a priority. She has peace of mind knowing that gifts in her plan will help others in need—in cancer and mental health—two areas that have touched her profoundly.

Mary and Chris Randall: Supporting the Future of Vail Health

Mary and Chris Randall see Vail Health as a crucial community "safety net." The couple supports the hospital through a generous planned gift—a pooled income fund.

Eck Family Ensures State-of-the-Art Care Continues in Vail

Longtime Vail physician Dr. Jack Eck and his wife, Kathleen, are taking steps to ensure high quality health care is available to the community for future generations.

Estate Gift Will Help Future Generations Receive Quality Cancer Care

Don Graubart was diagnosed with cancer nearly 30 years ago. When he and his wife, Anne, made Vail their home more than a decade ago, it was important to continue his treatment. They were astonished by the holistic care and sense of community they experienced at Vail Health.

State-of-the-Art Care Continues Through an Estate Gift From a Grateful Couple

Growing up in St. Louis, Margo Hields learned at an early age that the reason she had trouble keeping up with classmates was because she had a hole in her heart, which made it harder for her to breathe during physical activity.

Advanced Heart Care Right Here Saved Paul Becker's Life

Thanks to your gifts, patients receive lifesaving procedures in our cath lab.

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