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Young girl overcomes obstacles, inspires others

Wednesday, 29 April 2015 14:39 By Melinda Sanchez Sun Correspondent

She lights the room with her smile, but her first 14 years have been anything but sunny.

Kaela Gaulden has been battling Ewing Sarcoma bone cancer for the past seven years. She has endured 15 surgeries, the last of which was in December when most of her right leg was amputated. And she is determined to keep up with her...

McKinley County Friends of NRA Banquet & Auction, April 11, 2015

Wednesday, 29 April 2015 14:38 Gallupsun Staff

Friends of NRA Chair, Gary Hallock, having a blast showcasing a Ted Nugent guitar being auctioned off at the fundraising event.

Tim Adcock of Ted’s Pawn examines a hunting crossbow up for grabs during the auction. Photo Credit: David Tom

Former crime reporter turns to crowd funding to combat cancer

Wednesday, 29 April 2015 14:36 Paula Bauman Assistant Editor

Author and previous Gallup Independent writer Michael Sullivan was recently and unexpectedly diagnosed with bone cancer. Sullivan is set to begin radiation therapy this week and has joined GoFundMe, an online fundraising website. As of today, Sullivan has raised over $1,000 and has a goal of bringing in $100,000 to offset medical expenses.

According to Sullivan, he was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer, which soon metastasized into his bones. Sullivan also said that the benefits provided to him by Medicare don’t cover the necessary treatments.

“Medical expenses are skyrocketing, exceeding the ability of my family and I to keep pace,” Sullivan said. So, I established an...

‘Stormy Skies’

Wednesday, 29 April 2015 14:35 Gallupsun Staff

Gallup Sun reader Theresa Diaz snapped this sunset photo from east Historic Highway 66 on April 13.

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