Advertising supplement The vast majority of care that we provide at Portneuf’s new Sports Medicine Institute will never necessitate surgery. However, when surgery is required we want you to know you are in good hands. In fact a highly respected consumer advocacy group recently published overall surgery ratings for hospitals across the country. In the report Portneuf was given the highest possible ranking. This kind of recognition really helps validate all the care and attention to detail that our surgical teams and their support staffs provide. We are committed to continue on this path of excellence and to do all those things necessary to maintain your trust and confidence. ’ Our Sports Medicine Institute Helps Young Student Athletes Compete With Confidence 239-1000 • 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello Sponsored by Portneuf Medical Center By Casey Archibald [email protected] EDIOR’S NOE: Tis is part of a monthly se- ries following the work local rodeo queens put into earning their titles. H ailey Kelso uses her passion for rodeo queening to increase breast cancer awareness in the Idaho Falls and sur- rounding areas. It started when her mother, Stacy Kelso, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Hailey was pretty young at the time, and said at first she didn’t realize how serious the situation was. “By the time she started losing her hair and a lot of her energy, I realized that [the cancer] was taking a toll on her life,” said Hailey. “It definitely took a piece of innocence from me. I realized that she was human and that she can get sick. It also inspired me to be a good, strong person like she is.” Hailey helped her mother put on her wigs and would even try them on herself some- times. There was no family history of breast cancer so Stacy and her family members were shocked by the diagnosis. A year after her mother was diagnosed; Hailey got involved in breast cancer aware- ness. She became involved in the commu- nity, breast cancer awareness talent shows and performances and with the Relay for Life events. She recently held a breast cancer awareness event at her school where she handed out bracelets and cards and other products in support of the cause. Since starting her rodeo queening career, Hailey has dedicated her rodeo queen plat- forms to the breast cancer awareness cause. She wants to let all women know, whether they have a history of breast cancer in their families or not, that it is important to get regular checkups. “ Any kind of cancer needs to b e detected early,” said Hailey. “Getting regular checkups can help to save lives.” As the 2013 Miss War Bonnet Princess, Hailey continues to make appearances and attend events all while advocating her cause. “I think about my mom when I am advo- cating breast cancer awareness,” said Hailey. “When people ask me why I chose it as my platform, I take the opportunity to tell them the personal side of my story. A cause really hits home when it is your own mom.” Hailey’ s admiration for her mother goes the other way as well. Stacy said she is inspired by her daughter in more ways than one. “Hailey makes me proud every day. She is very busy in many activities and strives to do her best all the time. Hailey cares very much about people and doing things that will help others. In fact, she loves how rodeo queening has brought her into even more community events. Even though Hailey is only 15, she handles herself in such a way that people — kids and adults — want to be around her. I love seeing how she grows and strives each and every day.” For a good cause Kelso uses her title to promote breast cancer awareness Casey Archibald/carchibald@po stregister.com Hailey Kelso, 2013 Miss War Bonnet Roundup Princess, speaks at the Cowboy’s and Angel’s Keely Lance Scholarship Memorial earlier this year.