Landon Dunn – The Cole Frederking Legacy Foundation is proud to award a Vista student who exemplifies similar resilience and determination that Cole displayed in the face of adversity.  Landon participated in football, track and field and Link Crew. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA and […]

Charlie Moses – Charlie has had a remarkable and inspiring journey, both on the stage and in life. He has “played all roles” in StageFlight as an actor, director, tech crew, stage manager and more. He acted in The Tempest, The Laramie Project, Peter and the Starcatcher and many others. He directed Sorority House of the Dead

We’re proud to share that on April 30, 2026, experts from across the U.S. came together to present on Wilms’ Tumor in a truly special, first-of-its-kind virtual gathering. This inaugural event created a rare opportunity to be “in the same room” with leading Wilms’ Tumor specialists from around the country—and the response from the community

In honor of what would have been Cole’s 18th birthday, we hosted a blood drive in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado. On March 31st, the Children’s Hospital Colorado mobile blood donation bus came to the Northridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch, CO. We were able to fill 32/32 spots. For every one person who donated,

The Cole Frederking Legacy Foundation board and their families came together to give back to the community they serve by donating food and volunteering with the Backpack Society, helping ensure local schoolchildren have food and support to carry them through the weekend. #backpacksociety #foodbank

New York City, NY – Ryan Frederking, Board Chair for the Cole Frederking Legacy Foundation, was recently recognized with a “Parent of the Year Award” by Seramount. Ryan was among numerous parents and caregivers honored in New York City at the 2025 Seramount Gala. Kim Frederking, Board Vice Chair, was also invited and in attendance

Denver, CO — A powerful day of storytelling, scientific dialogue, and advocacy marked the latest sessions at the 2025 International Kidney Cancer Symposium – North America (IKCS-NA), where pediatric renal tumor research took center stage. The event brought together leaders in the field, parent advocates, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving outcomes for adults, adolescents,

Every 3 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer. While cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects adults, it is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). What Is Childhood Cancer? Childhood cancer refers to cancers that occur in children

Callen Beggins – Film Award Winner – Callen has actively participated in both the MVHS film department and StageFlight Theatre all four years of high school. Throughout his high school years, he produced or acted in four films. Notably, he created Split Decision, a short film about the many worlds theory and its consequences.His most

Daniela Saldana Gordillo – Senior Scholarship Winner – This year’s inaugural senior scholarship recipient is an exceptional student who has demonstrated unwavering dedication, resilience, and leadership. With over 100 hours of community service, participation in more than 20 extracurricular activities, and a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout all four years of high school, she is also

Pediatric Cancer Research: The Urgent Need for Greater Support While there are many charities and nonprofits dedicated to both adult and pediatric cancer, a stark and troubling disparity remains: only 4% of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cancer research budget is allocated to pediatric cancer. This limited funding covers only a fraction of what’s