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Lisa Sperl Getting her Car

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A Car, a Community, and a Second Wind

By LJ Staff / September 11, 2026

By Heather Leonard Lisa Sperl spends a lot of time on the road between her home near Lake City and

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Living Journeys provides essential support, resources, and community connection to individuals and families impacted by cancer in Gunnison County.

We are looking for a consistent Food Delivery Driv

We are looking for a consistent Food Delivery Driver! We are offering a stipend to an individual willing to commit to weekly Tuesday deliveries. If you want to be involved but are not able to make an ongoing commitment, sign up to for a volunteer shift through the link in our bio. It is because of you that we are able to continue supporting our community.

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This is one for the books! Not only did @jmahoney.14 run the Big Foot 200, a 200-mile endurance race, he placed 4th and raised $20,000 for Living Journeys!!! What an incredible feat all around!! Words can't describe the gratitude we have towards John and this incredible and inspiring accomplishment. Thank you to John and all of his supporters! This is what it looks like to turn passion into purpose!

Today is the last day to register for the Living J

Today is the last day to register for the Living Journeys Cancer Support Group! Register through the link in our Bio.

We would like to give a big thank you to Mia! Mia

We would like to give a big thank you to Mia! Mia has been our food delivery program driver for the last 2 summers. We are so appreciative for her commitment to her community and Living Journeys. Mia, your impact has been felt throughout the valley. Thank you!

We would love your support in our food delivery pr

We would love your support in our food delivery program! Checkout the signup link in our bio if you are available for one or several Tuesday deliveries! Help us support our clients in treatment and recovery by bringing nutritious meals and fresh food directly to their doorsteps.

Use the link in our Bio if you are interested in e

Use the link in our Bio if you are interested in either of these support groups. Lead by Dawn Stewart and held in the Living Journeys office, both of these support groups are designed to facilitate support, community, and to create a safe space to work through hard things. We hope you join!

Lisa Sperl’s story is a story of serendipitous tim

Lisa Sperl’s story is a story of serendipitous timing, unrestricted generosity, and the LJ impact in the community. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share this story.
Since February, Lisa has been relying, on an unreliable car, to safely transport her between home, her work at Lake School, volunteering at an assisted living facility, and her chemotherapy appointments in Gunnison. Her health and livelihood depend on these trips and her car had become increasingly undependable.
As timing should have it, Lisa’s car was deemed unfixable at the same time that a Living Journey’s supporter decided to donate a car that they did not have a use for anymore. These incredible second home owners preferred to donate the car and knew that it was going to good use over trading it in or selling it.
Knowing that we had the perfect home for the vehicle, Living Journeys graciously accepted the donation and called Lisa.
This donation is pivotal for Lisa and she wants to be sure the donors know how deep her gratitude is for the car that runs. “I look at you guys as God’s instrument to help me, and I am humbled enough to say thank you so much,” she said. “I received your blessing, and I’m using it wisely.”
This story is a beautiful example of the holistic and comprehensive support that we strive to provide our clients with here at Living Journeys. Thank you to our supporters for making these little miracles possible for clients like Lisa!

Use the link in our Bio to support Harper and Rowa

Use the link in our Bio to support Harper and Rowan as they train to run the Boulderthon. We stand by these LJAC athletes and everything they are running for! Thank you for making a marathon meaningful.

Our food delivery program is an amazing offering t

Our food delivery program is an amazing offering that connects our clients with nutritious meals prepared by @crestedbuttepersonalchef and food boxes from the @gunnisoncountryfoodpantry. Learn more on our website or through the link in our bio.

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