Health Heroes at Work

Breakfast at the Studio Loft at the Ellie was an early morning start to recognize Colorado’s best health charities and also to acknowledge Colorado’s generous companies that support those charities.

The Sixth Annual Health Heroes at Work Breakfast was hosted by Community Health Charities and their generous sponsors. Cheryl Preheim from 9News emceed the event and helped Ed Pierce announce the 2016 Campaign Excellence Awards that were given to Great West Financial, Isle of Capri/Lady Luck Casinos, Johns Manville, Kaiser Permanente, King Soopers/City Market, Pinnacol Assurance and TIAA. Each awardee received a 2016,Super Hero award.

The prestigious Colorado Health Hero of the Year recipient was Dr. Marjorie Laird, co-founder of Second Wind Fund organization. Her mission for her organization, Second Wind was to ensure that children and teens at-risk of suicide always have access to professional mental health counseling. After fourteen years, the organization has served more than 4,000 children and teens.

Keynote speaker was Dr. Larry Wolk, the Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. He spoke on children’s health and Colorado’s environmental health while emphasizing his mission, which is to simplify the health system for the citizens of our state.

The Recognition breakfast was an almost perfect event where breakfast was served promptly. The program began promptly and all guests were ready to leave by 9:00 A.M. The food catered by Kevin Taylor was delicious, healthy, and highlighted exquisite French pastries which gave guests all the calories needed for one day. The theme and message of the morning illustrated how dozens of organizations representing thousands of Coloradoans are making a difference in the lives of our neighbors who may be struggling with a chronic disease or disability.

To learn how you or your business can be a part of this organization contact Elizabeth Rosenblum, MPA Director. 303-758-0069. Community Health Charities, 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 1004, Denver, CO 80222. www.healthcharities.org