ALS United Rocky Mountain Champions for Hope
Honoring the individuals and families whose generosity is strengthening care, advancing research, and creating lasting hope for people living with ALS.
Hope Begins with You
Champions for Hope recognizes the leadership donors who make our mission possible through extraordinary generosity and deep personal commitment.
These individuals and families give not only to support programs and services, but to ensure that no one facing ALS has to navigate this journey alone. Their generosity fuels compassionate local care, accelerates research, and strengthens advocacy for the ALS community across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
Every major gift tells a story... of love, of legacy, of believing in something bigger. Whether given in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone still fighting, or as part of a thoughtful estate plan, these gifts ensure that no one walks this journey alone.
At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are deeply grateful to the individuals and families who make transformational investments in our mission and help move us closer to a world without ALS.
Together, We End ALS. ®
The Legacy Circle $30,000+
Members of the Legacy Circle have demonstrated exceptional leadership through cumulative giving of $30,000 or more, or through meaningful planned gifts that reflect a lasting commitment to the ALS community.
These donors believe in building impact not only for today's families, but for generations to come. Through estate plans, beneficiary designations, and long-term charitable commitments, Legacy Circle members help ensure the future of care, research, and advocacy.
Many members choose to share their personal stories, offering insight into why this mission matters to them and the legacies they are helping to shape.
Karen Goldhirsh
Karen and Joel Goldhirsh’s commitment to ALS United Rocky Mountain reflects a powerful legacy of care, advocacy, and hope for families facing ALS.
Robert Gray
Roger Baker
Larvinators
Toni Noel
Toni Noel has supported the ALS Sunset Gala for 30 years. Toni has generously contributed the largest donations year after year in support of ALS.
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Tammie Critchfield
Linda Lesovsky
Trautlinde Heater
Kipp Sheets
For 25 years, Kip and Michelle Sheets have honored Mark’s legacy by uniting their Northern Colorado community in support of families affected by ALS.
Rolfs Family
ALS Rocky Mountain extends our deepest gratitude to members of the Legacy Circle.
Barbara Lubeley
Palmer Family
ALS Rocky Mountain extends our deepest gratitude to members of the Legacy Circle.
Advocates for Hope $10,000+
Advocates for Hope are donors whose cumulative giving of $10,000 or more provides vital, sustained support for individuals and families living with ALS.
Their generosity ensures that essential care, research, and advocacy efforts remain strong and accessible throughout our region.
Many Advocates for Hope choose to connect to a personal Tribute Page honoring or remembering a loved one affected by ALS.
- Joyce Babcock
- Ken Carlsen
- Anonymous
- Kirsten Dick
- Bill Dupree
- Gerry Geiger
- Susan R. Goldstein
- A Grateful Friend
- Suzanne Kruger
- Anonymous
- Joseph Niemeyer
- Michelle Rice
- Bill Rice
- Stan Swirhun
- Allen Storie
- Mike L. Weiner
A Family of Support
Together, our Champions for Hope form a powerful family of support, standing beside individuals and families navigating ALS with compassion, commitment, and hope.
We are deeply grateful for the generosity, trust, and leadership of every Champion who helps move this mission forward.
Join the Champions for Hope
If you are interested in learning more about major gifts, planned giving, or how to create a lasting legacy with ALS United Rocky Mountain, we would be honored to speak with you.
Please contact us at Info@alsrockymountain.org.
ALS United Rocky Mountain was an indispensable resource to my mother and father as he lived his last few years with ALS. My mother was put under immense stress (intensified during COVID) and ALS United Rocky Mountain supported her and my dad, as well as myself and my two sisters, through support groups, rented equipment, advice, and simply by being a known resource for this disease. I honestly don’t know what we all would’ve done without them.
- Board Member, Abby Ghent
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Participation in Champions for Hope recognition is always optional. We honor each donor’s individual preferences regarding privacy, name display, personal stories, and photographs. All content is shared only with the donor’s knowledge, permission, and approval.