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Summit Cancer Solutions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing cancer survivors with affordable and empowering exercise programs in a healthy, positive, and non-intimidating environment within their community. Summit was founded in 2002 by 4-time breast cancer survivor Karen Hornbostel. We provide a six month exercise program for ALL cancer survivors to aid in recovery and general fitness during and after treatment.

Mission Statement
The mission of Summit Cancer Solutions, Inc. is to develop, provide, and support opportunities for quality cancer-specific exercise programs to patients and survivors in a healthy and positive environment.

Organizations of Support
Summit Cancer Solutions extends our deepest thanks to these organizations that have generously supported our program:

Special Thanks:
The Thomas H. Maren Foundation

Supporting Organizations:
American Cycling Association
Colorado Compassion Initiative/JVA Consulting
Colorado Parks and Recreation Association
Kaiser Permanente Foundation
Team Summit Cancer

Step Up for Cancer
Susan G. Komen Foundation, Denver affiliate
The Bank of Denver
The Hornbostel Family
University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center
Wells Fargo Community Grants Program

We are also grateful to the many individuals who make donations and keep our program serving others!

Karen Hornbostel, Founder
Karen is Summit Cancer Solution's founder. She was a four-time breast cancer survivor who has made it her life's mission to help other survivors heal and become empowered through exercise.
 
Karen Hornbostel was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993. At that time she was already a national cycling champion and an exercise physiologist. When she asked her doctor if it was OK to exercise, she was told yes, but the doctor couldn't provide any information about cancer and exercise. Karen made it her life's passion to help other cancer survivors regain strength and confidence through exercise and created Summit Cancer Solutions. Since Summit was created in 2002, over 1,200 survivors have benefited and been empowered by the program. Karen lost her 13 year battle with breast cancer in October of 2006.

For more on Karen Hornbostel, click here.

Summit Cancer Solutions, Inc. | 6612 S. Ward Street | Littleton, Colorado 80127
303-409-2206 | info@summitcancersolutions.org

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