Mother, son treasure Broncos weekend
Foundation donors make family visit possible
It was 15 degrees and snowing outside, yet there was nothing but warmth and smiles inside as Gayle, a patient in the care of Pikes Peak Hospice, settled in to watch the AFC playoffs at home with her son Michael – their first time enjoying a Broncos game together in at least 15 years.
Michael flew from his home near Orlando, Fla., to Colorado Springs for the weekend, only his second visit back to Colorado since moving to Florida in 2020. His flight was made possible through Making Memories, a program of Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation that offers patients and families a memorable outing or experience that wouldn’t be possible without financial support from the foundation.
“It’s so nice – like old times,” Gayle beamed. “He did the dishes, he’s cooking dinner, making sure I get my medicine, just taking care of me.”
For Michael, the weekend visit was a “peaceful and relaxing” break from his grueling schedule as a resort chef and a welcome opportunity to spend quality time with his mom. The diehard Broncos fans reminisced over the many games they watched together as a family when Michael was a boy and they lived in Denver just a block from Mile High Stadium.
Donors to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation make special family moments like the one enjoyed by Gayle and Michael possible. Gayle was a waitress for nearly 50 years before illness forced her to step back from work.
“I appreciate you sending him,” said Gayle. “I know I couldn’t have afforded it.”
And while the Broncos ultimately fell to the Patriots, for Gayle and Michael the weekend together was something they’ll always treasure.
Go Back Michael flew from his home near Orlando, Fla., to Colorado Springs for the weekend, only his second visit back to Colorado since moving to Florida in 2020. His flight was made possible through Making Memories, a program of Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation that offers patients and families a memorable outing or experience that wouldn’t be possible without financial support from the foundation.
“It’s so nice – like old times,” Gayle beamed. “He did the dishes, he’s cooking dinner, making sure I get my medicine, just taking care of me.”
For Michael, the weekend visit was a “peaceful and relaxing” break from his grueling schedule as a resort chef and a welcome opportunity to spend quality time with his mom. The diehard Broncos fans reminisced over the many games they watched together as a family when Michael was a boy and they lived in Denver just a block from Mile High Stadium.
Donors to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation make special family moments like the one enjoyed by Gayle and Michael possible. Gayle was a waitress for nearly 50 years before illness forced her to step back from work.
“I appreciate you sending him,” said Gayle. “I know I couldn’t have afforded it.”
And while the Broncos ultimately fell to the Patriots, for Gayle and Michael the weekend together was something they’ll always treasure.