Thanks to The Western Vault

I wanted to share this new post from The Western Vault. Thanks to them for their support and kind words!

Original post: http://blog.thewesternvault.com/2012/03/light-shed-on-member-and-newly-elected.html

Light Shed on Member and Newly Elected AQHA President's Health Condition and Great Attitude

We received news last week that our member and dear friend Gene Graves, co-owner of Barranara Shirt Company and newly minted President of the American Quarter Horse Association, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Western Vault and all its members and clients wish Gene well as he begins his road to recovery, and we look forward to seeing him back and better than ever!

Barbara Graves, Gene's wife and co-owner of Barranada Shirt Company, sent us a very informative press release from the AQHA shedding light on Gene's condition and great attitude, and giving an address to which cards and letters can be sent:

I wanted to let you know AQHA First Vice President Gene Graves was diagnosed Thursday with pancreatic cancer. Robbyn and I spent Saturday afternoon with Gene and Barbara at their home and they are in good spirits, with positive attitudes. Most importantly, Gene wants to serve as president of AQHA. I assured him that TEAM AQHA will help make that happen! Later that afternoon, we headed to Gene and Barbara's favorite place to eat and socialize, The Saddle Club there in Grand Island. For certain, Gene has no loss of appetite!

He has chosen an aggressive form of chemotherapy to stop the growth of the cancer cells and reduce the tumor. The oncologist told Gene and Barbara he can't see any reason why Gene can't move forward with his year as president.

His chemo sessions are being scheduled so as not to interfere with his assignments as president... [so you] can look forward to seeing the same delightful Gene and Barbara!

Let's show them TEAM AQHA and flood their mailbox with cards and letters:

Gene and Barbara Graves
1711 S. Stuhr Road
Grand Island, NE 68801

Until next time, enjoy the ride and send those cards and letters to Gene and Barbara.

Don Treadway, Jr.