Summer's Way Foundation

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:)

09/23/2025

During childhood cancer awareness month I was asked to share the one thought I didn’t know about childhood cancer when Summer was diagnosed. This is what I didn’t know!

09/23/2025

08/18/2025

Yesterday, the Summer's Way Foundation and its most committed and enthusiastic volunteers teamed up to support the Cancer League of Colorado's 'Race for Research'. The Cancer League has been instrumental in supporting so many individuals affected by cancer in Colorado. In addition to their remarkable funding for cancer research, the organization also provides support to community nonprofits that provide many of the unmet resources for those impacted by cancer. We appreciate their support, especially with our 'Wigs Program', which offers complimentary, tailored hair pieces to any child receiving care at our regional children’s hospitals.

In a world where cancer seems to impact everyone directly or indirectly, Summer’s Way is forever grateful to our amazing donors, the support from the Cancer League of Colorado and our partnership with Hana Designs, designer If the wigs.

BTW it was a most joyful day, Summer’s Way was pleased to provide the race participants and their families fun filled hula hoop contests, best ever popcorn, and many smiles!

05/13/2025

Mother’s Day and the 8th annual 4x4 Summer’s Way Soccer Tournament at Dartmouth College!
KKG along with the greek life fraternities, and ladies and men’s club soccer came together to raise money for the Summer’s Way Foundation while honoring a former sister.
What a joyous day this past Sunday was. A gorgeous day, much laughter, and much fun, “Sweating for Good!”

05/02/2025

We are thrilled to congratulate Sreeja Tiruchunapally and Maya Sprague, the well-deserving recipients of the 2025 Summer Hammond Scholarships. Each year, two outstanding graduates from Grandview High School are selected by teachers and administrators in recognition of their exceptional academic achievements, positive spirit, and dedication to helping others. The annual award is announced at the senior ladies soccer Pink Game, a celebratory event that honors the graduating senior soccer players and recognizes those families from Grandview who have been impacted by cancer.
Way to go ladies and best to each of you as continue your journey, Sreeja at the University of Tampa, as a premed studying Biology and Maya at the University of Oregon, studying Developmental Psychology and elementary education.