Kortne Ford’s mother’s battle with cancer has come to a close. Despite years of therapy, prayers, hope, and nationwide support—both financially and in spirit—the disease sadly took Laurie Ford’s life.
Affectionately known to the Colorado Rapids’ faithful as Mamma Ford, she not only inspired her amiable son on and off the pitch, she also rallied the greater Rapids community around her, and helped them all appreciate the plight of those who are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is fair to say that Mamma Ford brought the best out of us. Thousand came to both her and her son’s side.