Summer's Way Foundation

05/13/2026

This past Mother’s Day at Dartmouth College was a day that captured joy! Organized by Kappa Kappa Gamma, students came together to honor one of their own from the class of 17 while raising money for the Summer’s Way Foundation. The day started with torrential downpours. Yet, at the precise moment the Summer’s Way 4x4 Memorial Soccer event was to begin, the clouds broke, the sun came out and the smiles and laughter were contagious and could be heard everywhere.
Yes, there is comfort in knowing our future will be in good hands!

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

So this past Sunday, the Summer’s Way Foundation was filled with joy at 2 separate gymnastics events in Colorado.
The first one occurred at a gym that Summer participated with since she was 8 years old, Achieve Sports led by the most amazing coach and co-owner with his wife Chris, Mr. Allen Herron. Allen once again elected to donate to a favorite charity rather than provide trophies to the participants. Each team and the gymnasts would of course get recognition and certificates, but the money normally spent on trophies, in his words “that only collect dust” could be put to better use. He and his wife selected the Summer’s Way Foundation for the donation.
Thank you Allen and Chris for your ongoing support and life lessons given to our daughter, Summer and so many you coach!

The second event occurred at Denver University where the DU women gymnasts held a team meet against Iowa State. The event featured “My Ribbon, My Reason. Three of the participants chose childhood cancer. The Summer’s Way Foundation along with its enthusiastic volunteers, set up a booth to bring awareness for childhood cancer.
We featured a crafts area where kiddos attending and the not so young, could creatively paint their own starfish, which is of course the Summer’s Way logo, and receive a copy of “ The Starfish Story”. If you haven’t read it you must. It’s all about making a difference one starfish/person at a time!
Enjoy some photos from both events:)