The Los Alamos High School Topper Softball Team organized a Colon Cancer Awareness Day Saturday at Hope Field to celebrate Neil DeHerrera’s recovery from colon cancer. His daughter’s Maria and Abagail play on the varsity team. Photo by Nate limback/ladailypost.com

The DeHerrera’s family and supporters gather with Neil DeHerrera, center, and his wife Melinda and daughters Abigail and Maria by his side Saturday at the special event at Hope Field. Photo by Nate limback/ladailypost.com

Members of the VFW present the colors Saturday at the Colon Cancer Awareness Day at Hope Field held to celebrate Neil DeHerrera’s recovery from colon cancer. His daughter’s Maria and Abagail play on the LAHS varsity team. Photo by Nate limback/ladailypost.com