Pendleton is in my blood. I lived in Pendleton for 25 years, raised my kids, went to every Round-Up (best rodeo in the world), rode my horse in multiple parades, practiced OB/Gyn and delivered many of your babies, served on city council. I know you, I follow your news, and now I am alarmed because I see many of the valued community members sick and dying of COVID-19.

Why? Mistrust of medicine/facts/government? Is it worth it? Look around you and count the cost. Man enough to wear pink? Then maybe man enough to get vaccinated. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your family, your neighbors and for your Round-Up community. We’re counting on you.

Dr. Cheryl Marier

Bellingham, Washington