On April 23, 2010, the TDMF announced the selection of the first recipients of an all-expense paid family vacation. Michelle Rizzuto was diagnosed with a debilitating pancreatic condition in the late 1990s. She has undergone many surgeries and treatments since her diagnosis.

The family was nominated by Rita Bader, a nurse with Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

The Rizzuto's are residents of Grand Junction.