Vallecito Lake (Colorado) Surrounded by the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness, Vallecito Lake is one of the largest lakes in Colorado. Just 22 miles northeast of Durango, summer time at Vallecito Lake is filled with recreational activities. From fishing and boating to hiking, horseback riding and ATV rentals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Vallecito Lake Chamber of Commerce Home

Country Kids With Cancer is a non profit organization started by Sarah Shank after being diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma at age eleven.. Her family struggled to make ends meet as they drove her back and forth across the state to Childrens' Hospital in Denver, Colorado, for treatment. She had many surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy and blood transfusions. Enduring all of this at such a young age created a resolve to help others in this situation. She promised at that time that she would help other children if she lived.

She did pull through, and since that time has helped hundreds of children with medical expenses not covered by insurance. She is now in college, studying to become a flight nurse. For more information on Country Kids With Cancer, please visit her site at www.countrykidswithcancer.com.