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Love Notes & 2014 Annual Report Spring 2015 | Volume 33 A Publication of Ronald McDonald House Charities速 of Tampa Bay, Inc.
2015 RMHC BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Edward Ameen, Chairman Dan Paone, President Pam Barber, Vice President Claudia Straw, Treasurer Diane Keane, Secretary John Iwanicki, Immediate Past President
MEMBERS
Message from the
Executive Director Courageous, amazing, humbling, inspiring are just some of the words that spring to mind when I think of the people I’ve met and the stories I’ve heard at the Ronald McDonald House this past year. While it takes many hearts and hands to run an organization capable of housing 80 families per night, it is the conversations and notes of thanks from families, volunteers, and donors that underscore this important mission. Our charity has cared for 48,000 families over the past 34 years. But that number is not a true reflection of how many people we have touched, as we count each family as one, whether there are six or two people in that family. It is amazing to think that we have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people through the years. Children from previous years are now returning as adults with children of their own to volunteer, donate, or use our houses.
Tate Casper Brian Devlin Steve Eaves Brian Ford Chris Frost Tim Gorman Steve Griggs Jeff Harring Dan Honegger Stacy Howell George Meyer Kerry O’Reilly Bonnie Patchen Jamie Patterson Tom Powers Bob Sanders Don Schreyer Julie S. Stapf Ana Wallrapp Susan Wendt Executive Director & CEO
As we enter our 35th year, it is comforting to know that thousands of families, donors, supporters, and volunteers will pass through our doors and be welcomed into our “home-away-from-home”. We are so much more than buildings with doors and windows. A heart beats inside each of our houses, brought there through commitment and dedication by our hundreds of volunteers, meal donors, staff, and board members. The Ronald McDonald House is a place where love is offered freely, without hesitation. On behalf of all the families who find solace at the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay, thank you for being there when we needed you most. I wish you all the best for a healthy and happy new year. Fondly,
JANICE L. DAVIS Executive Director & CEO
In this issue Annual Statistics Lifesaving Gift Events & Fundraisers Donor Listings
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Love Notes is published annually for families and friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Tampa Bay. Comments may be directed to: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, 28 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606, (813) 258-6430 www.rmhctampabay.org Writing & production Alison Barrick
JANICE L. DAVIS STAFF Lisa Suprenand, Director of Facilities & Programs Administration Joo Hooi Albritton, Business Manager Alison Barrick, Marketing & Communications Manager Kelly Gicale, Development Coordinator Ashley Messer, Events Coordinator Alexandria Ascioti, Development Assistant St. Pete East Karen Mathews, House Manager Lynn Lippincott, Family Coordinator Sue Corder, Information Specialist Jodi Horvath, Assistant Manager Denise Durocher, Overnight Asst. Manager Stania Smida, Overnight Asst. Manager Joan Gould, Operations Assistant Sherri Latimer, Operations Assistant Cindy Lewis, PT Operations Assistant John Modaff, Maintenance St. Pete West Ann Seidenstricker, House Manager Lise Fields, Volunteer Coordinator Carla Sibilia, Operations Assistant St. Pete Central Melanie Dooley, House Manager Kensie Yarbrough, Assistant Manager Jil Milley, Operations Assistant Tampa House Betsy Wilkinson, House Manager Maggie Somerville, Assistant Manager Yadira Lizardi, Operations Assistant PLUS 23 Assistant (Weekend) Managers!
CORE PROGRAMS
Ronald McDonald House® The Ronald McDonald House offers families a place to call home while their child is receiving critical medical treatment in area hospitals. For 34 years, our Ronald McDonald Houses have provided a “homeaway-from-home” for 48,000 pediatric families in need of comfort and care during a most difficult time in their lives. Annually, 2,000 families come through our doors looking for a quiet place to rest and find solace. There are three Houses in St. Petersburg that care for families with children receiving treatment at All Children’s Hospital: St. Pete East, St. Pete West, and St. Pete Central. Our fourth House, located on the campus of Tampa General Hospital, cares for families with children at Tampa General, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa, and Shriners Hospital. At Ronald McDonald House families receive much more than accommodation; they find a safe, convenient, and home-like environment. Volunteers at each of our Houses strive to engage families and help them through difficult times by offering pet therapy, arts and crafts, bingo, game nights and so much more. Community organizations like the Florida Aquarium, Alligator Attraction and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve have all brought wildlife to our Houses to entertain the families, while Legoland’s giant-sized characters delighted the kids. The stories we hear from families repeatedly state that they do not know what they would have done if Ronald McDonald House had not been available for them. No other charity in our local community provides this service to pediatric families.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a partnership with the University of South Florida’s Department of Pediatrics. This specially-designed vehicle houses two patient exam rooms, a laboratory, reception and medical records area to provide healthcare to underserved children in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. In 2014, the Care Mobile cared for 607 patients. In addition to providing health and dental care to children who would not have access to this care otherwise, the program also functions as an educational opportunity for USF pediatric residents, medical students, and nurse practitioner students. Currently, 69 pediatric residents, three nurse practitioner students, and four BSN nursing students participate in the Care Mobile program as part of their rotations. They experience first-hand the challenges uninsured and underinsured children and their families face in receiving quality health care. The Care Mobile helps prepare these future health care providers for the role of child healthcare advocate within the community.
Scholarship Program
MISSION STATEMENT Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay provides comfort, care, and support to children and their families through the operation of core programs like the Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, RMHC College Scholarships, and grants to other non-profit organizations that assist children. The Ronald McDonald House® of Tampa Bay provides a home-awayfrom-home for families of pediatric patients in area hospitals.
In 2014 we honored 22 deserving high school students from our eleven-county area at a special awards luncheon. These students received scholarships for a pre-paid two-year Florida college tuition or equivalent tuition to use at an approved accredited institution. The students, along with their families, school counselors, and administrators enjoyed a special lunch courtesy of the McDonald’s Tampa Bay CoOp and were recognized for their hard work. McDonald’s owner/operators and RMHC Board members also attended to honor the recipients and hear about their academic and community achievements. Love Notes • Spring 2015
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ANNUAL REPORT
44 St. Petersburg RMH East – second and third floors renovated Providing a more comfortable and updated environment for families
44 Teen room renovated by Aaron’s at St. Petersburg RMH East Full range of video games, computers and movies to entertain teens
44 Adopt a Room program launched – 26 rooms adopted to date Raising $170,000 to underwrite house operations
44 ImageFirst Laundry provides free laundry services to all houses Clean linens free up staff resources and help speed up family check-outs
44 Ronald McDonald House Charities worldwide celebrates 40 years of care: #forRMHC Show our stripes a huge success around the world, including Tampa Bay
44 Pro bono energy study completed
Helps contain costs, increase efficiencies, and leave a greener footprint
INCOME by Percentage
EXPENSE by Percentage Program Service 83%
Donations 75%
Special Events 12%
Family Donations 3%
Investment Income 10%
*A copy of the audited Financial Report of RMHC of Tampa Bay, Inc. and complete statistics are available on our website. The industry standard is not to exceed 25 percent for fundraising and management costs.
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Ma na g em 6% ent Fundraising 11%
2014 HOUSE STATISTICS
1,837 Families served
20,677 Nights
$1,654,160
(1837 families x $80/night)
Top Five Florida Counties Polk Pasco Hillsborough Sarasota Manatee
74% Occupancy
9 nights Average length of stay
House volunteers 54 Teen volunteers
Day use visits Central House
Top Diagnoses by # of nights stayed
Neonatology Cardiology Bone Marrow Transplant Critical Care General Pediatrics
Vo lunteer Hours 325
3,182
19,563
House volunteer hours 1,639 Teen volunteer hours
1,194 Community prepared meals
Countries/ Territories Bahamas Germany Brazil Guatemala Canada Mexico Cayman Islands Peru Columbia Puerto Rico Ecuador Sweden France US Virgin Islands
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The Gift of Bone Marrow By Alison Barrick & Natalie Gillespie Four-year-old Nicholas Vermaxidis greets me at the St. Petersburg West Ronald McDonald House with sparkling eyes that reveal a smile hidden behind his medical mask. Immediately, this precocious little boy asks if we can go outside to play. A beautiful ball of energy, he is unaware of the thin hair that sparsely covers his recently bald head. His mother Elena speaks softly to him in Russian, and Nicholas darts off to play in the room next door while I sit down to hear his mother tell me Nicholas’s story. Elena Vermaxidis looks right at home in the downstairs kitchen of the West House, reserved just for families whose children have received bone marrow transplants or have other medical conditions that cause their immune systems to need extra protection. A Russian beauty with sparkling blue eyes and an excellent
Elena recounts that there was nothing abnormal about her pregnancy or Nicholas’s infancy, except that he had a poor appetite as a baby. At first, the pediatrician showed no alarm and Elena tried not to worry. But at each doctor’s visit, her baby boy’s growth fell further and further behind. By four months, Nicholas had stopped growing altogether. The family patiently waited an agonizing eight months to see a specialist who performed a growth hormone test. The test showed that Nicholas had a deficiency, and the specialist prescribed growth hormones. Nicholas finally began to grow, but his medical issues were far from over. While on vacation in Russia with Elena’s family shortly afterwards, the family visited a doctor who performed a sonogram. The test revealed that one of the little boy’s kidneys was very small. Upon their return to the U.S., another sonogram confirmed the Russian doctor’s findings. When Nicholas Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare, inherited blood disorder that leads to bone was 18 months old, doctors decided to remove the smaller kidney since it would marrow failure. FA also increases the risk of some cancers and other serious never function properly. However, preoperative tests revealed the toddler’s platelet count was also abnormally low. health problems such as leukemia. The family was referred to hematology/oncology specialist Dr. Iftikhar Hanif at the Joe DiMaggio Hospital grasp of the English language, Nicholas’s mom recalls in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Hanif analyzed all the data how she was shopping in Walgreens in her hometown from the numerous tests Nicholas had undergone and of Hollywood, Florida when her husband Angelos called finally pinpointed the diagnosis of Fanconi Anemia to tell her that Nicholas would receive the transplant he (FA). FA is an inherited disorder that prevents the bone so badly needed. “Good news,” Angelos’s voice broke. marrow from making enough new blood cells for the “Sophia is a match for Nicholas!” The couple cried body to work normally. This can lead to serious health together in relief upon discovering Nicholas’s sister was problems such as leukemia. a perfect bone marrow match for Nicholas, who has a Although FA is a blood disorder, it also can affect rare blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia. many of the body’s organs, tissues, and systems. FA can increase the risk of some cancers and other serious 6
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“Baby Biker” Nicholas loves riding his bike on the back patio
health problems, as children who have Fanconi Anemia pass large amounts of key nutrients and chemicals through their urine. Now that she had a name for it, Elena began to search the internet to learn as much as she could about her son’s disease, becoming more and more frightened as she read page after page of dire predictions. A bone marrow transplant was Nicholas’s best option, but a match had to be found. Family members, especially siblings, have the greatest chance of being a match, so Nicholas’s parents and his younger sister Sophia all underwent testing. Elena and Angelos also had Sophia undergo genetic testing to rule out the possibility that she had inherited FA. Thankfully, Sophia tested negative. After the good news call that Sophia was a bone marrow match for Nicholas, the family searched for the right hospital to perform the transplant. There are hospitals that specialize in FA patients in Minnesota and Ohio, but neither were a possibility for the financially burdened family. They considered Miami Children’s Hospital only to learn that the doctors there had no experience with FA. Finally, they found Dr. Aleksandra Petrovic at All Children’s Hospital (ACH) in St. Petersburg. The operation could go forward, but Elena and Angelos wondered how they could manage an extended stay on the opposite coast from their home. Nicholas’s hospital stay could be more than a month, and protocol for BMT patients is to stay within one hour of the hospital for the first 100 days after the
transplant. That way, the patient’s health can be continuously monitored for infections, rejection of the new cells, or graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complication where the transplanted cells attack the patient’s cells. Then the family learned about RMH. Like many people, the Vermaxidis family did not know what RMH provides. They were amazed to find such a wonderful home-away-from-home that would welcome them during this nerve-racking time. The family moved to RMH West and settled in for their extended stay. Elena’s mother traveled from Russia to watch Sophia at RMH while Elena stayed at the hospital with Nicholas as he endured five days of chemotherapy to prepare his body for his sister’s cells. When the transplant day arrived, Sophia was anaesthetized to extract the bone marrow, which was then transported to Tampa for testing. Later that day, the bone marrow was returned to All Children’s and transplanted into Nicholas. After 29 days in the hospital, Nicholas was discharged into his mother’s care in the transplant wing of RMH West. This area of the house is reserved just for transplant families to reduce the risk of infection and accommodate special dietary needs. Nicholas was put on a low microbial diet, which means he can’t have any raw fruit or vegetables (along with other restrictions) to minimize the chance of organisms getting into his gastrointestinal tract and attacking his system. Nicholas misses his beloved apples and cucumbers but is adjusting well to his new diet. The West House kitchen is perfect for Elena to prepare all of the special foods that Nicholas needs continued page 21 Love Notes • Spring 2015
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2014Friends Award Recipient
Lighting the Light
Vickii Walters
Giving a Heart for The House That Love Built
Our four Houses were bustling with activity every single day during the holiday season as our generous community showed their support for our families. Individuals and groups outdid themselves this year, bringing car loads of items to help our families feel special during the holidays. We are honored that Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning continued his commitment to our families by serving as our spokesperson and giving us a lead gift. Thanks to the hard work of our friends at FKQ Advertising, this extensive appeal included television and radio, billboards, website banners, mall kiosks, McDonald’s trayliners, and a mailer to RMH friends. The 2014 holiday open house was held in St. Pete at All Children’s
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Hospital’s Education Center. Guests were treated to a delicious feast graciously provided by the chefs from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Cole Oliver serenaded everyone with holiday tunes. As always, the evening’s highlight was Santa’s arrival, where the children eagerly waited in line to sit on Santa’s lap and whisper their Christmas wishes. RMHC CEO Janice Davis presented the 2014 Friends Award to longtime friend Vickii Walters of Gold Productions for her 15 years of work on producing the Storybook Ball. Thank you to all our donors, friends, and volunteers for Giving a Heart for The House That Love Built. Your donations provide for almost 2,000 nights for our families!
Photos by Cassie Meitzler of South 2nd Photography
Vickii Walters is congratulated by RMHC CEO Janice Davis.
Each year, RMHC of Tampa Bay honors an individual or company that has made a significant impact on our organization. Vickii Walters has been a longtime friend and generous donor for the past twenty years. As the creative force behind the Storybook Ball since inception fifteen years ago, Vickii has donated half of her event production fee back to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay for each of those years. Her donations total $375,000 - the equivalent of 4,687 family nights! Vickii has made each gala come to life through her hands-on talents, and help from her outstanding crew, and creative husband, Victor.
Our STRIPES Tell a Story #forRMHC
Gillespie Kids
Fishing for Hearts Winners
Kimal Lumber
In celebration of Ronald McDonald House’s 40th global anniversary, we asked our local community to show their support by wearing our special red and white striped socks and sharing their photos using the hashtag #forRMHC on social media. The outpouring of support was tremendous! It was great fun seeing so many wonderful photos being posted in support of Ronald McDonald House.
Dunedin Blue Jays
Carson Chambers, ABC Action News
Miss Amiyah
Tampa Bay Rowdies
All Children’s Hospital Executives
New friends Jack & Sebastian, St. Pete East
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Brother’s Lifesaving Gift Organ donation brings new perspective to donor Twenty-seven-year-old Cody Phillips wipes tears from his eyes when he describes the life of his 13-year-old brother, Carter. Until recently, Carter was spending three days a week at the dialysis clinic, because his kidneys shut down a year ago and had to be surgically removed. In Cody’s eyes, his brother is a smart kid who doesn’t deserve what life has handed him. Carter has been diagnosed with Froelich’s Syndrome, a medical condition involving endocrine abnormalities especially in the hypothalamus (a section of the brain responsible for hormone production). This syndrome mostly affects males in childhood, typically during puberty. Carter has been sick for most of his life and is homeschooled because of his abnormal schedule. When Cody tested positive as a kidney match for Carter, he knew this was his chance to save his little brother’s life. Carter has been on the transplant list for many months, but the good fortune of having his big brother as a match meant that he wouldn’t have to wait any longer. The timing of the operation
also seemed to perfectly coincide with Cody’s schedule, as his job allowed him to take some time off over the holidays to give his brother this lifesaving gift. Carter and Cody’s family spent the holidays away from their home in Pensacola at the Tampa Ronald McDonald House while the brothers recuperated from surgery. Recuperation has been easier for Carter than for Cody, who has been experiencing nausea from his medication in addition to the pain from surgery. However, seeing his brother improve makes all the pain and discomfort worth it. Time spent in reflection has made Cody realize that this happened for a reason. It has also given him a new purpose in life to complete his education. Read the full story www.rmhctampabay.org
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Planned Gifts & Charitable Rollover Options LEGACY PLANNING
It’s no secret the work we do to change children’s lives today and in the future depends upon your generosity. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to share your goodwill. After including your family in your will or trust, please consider leaving a gift to the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. Just a few sentences as follows helps to sustain the Ronald McDonald House for years to come. “I, [name], of [city, state ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
Meet the Charitable IRA Rollover: A Giving Option that Reduces Your Taxable IRA Income The Charitable IRA Rollover is another way of giving that allows Individual Retirement Account owners age 70½ or older to exclude up to $100,000 a year from income by distributing IRA funds directly to public charities like Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. With a Charitable IRA Rollover, a taxpayer age 70½ or older can choose to transfer funds directly from an IRA to a qualified charity. The benefit of the direct transfer is that you avoid paying income tax you would otherwise be required to pay on that distribution. The annual limit is $100,000 per taxpayer ($200,000 for a married couple), and the distribution must be made directly from your IRA trustee to a charity like the Ronald McDonald House.
Extra Tax Benefit
Once you reach age 70½, you must begin taking “required minimum distributions” (RMDs) from your IRAs, and these distributions are taxable at ordinary income rates. Failure to take an RMD generally results in a penalty equal to 50% of the amount that should have been withdrawn. However, with the Charitable IRA Rollover, the amount you distribute from an IRA to a charity like the Ronald McDonald House counts as an RMD. If you fall into this category, you can use the Charitable IRA Rollover to meet this requirement without paying tax while also contributing to a worthy cause. The Charitable IRA Rollover has been extended for two years until the end of 2016. Time will tell if it becomes a permanent fixture in IRS law, so contact your tax advisor today to see if this method of giving to the Ronald McDonald House is right for you. 10
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The Fred Scarcelli, Jr. RMH Charity Golf Classic Golfers from near and far joined us at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in midNovember to enjoy two days of golf in support of our Ronald McDonald House families. This year donors of $100 for raffle & mulligan tickets received a pair of our striped socks in addition to cigars. The socks were a big hit with the golfers, who immediately put them on to show their support. Attendees gathered in the evening for a delicious dinner, live auction of Super Bowl tickets, player awards, and casino games. One of the evening’s highlights featured a presentation from Keith Robinson of the Madeira Group Smith Barney with a check to Ronald McDonald House for $15,000 from the 2014 Valspar Championship. This golf classic is one of our signature events, netting close to $100,000 for the operation of our four Ronald McDonald Houses. Please visit our website to view the complete photo gallery. This year’s tournament is scheduled for November 13-14. Watch your mailbox in August for the brochure!
Ronald McDonald was on hand to greet participants.
Keith Robinson (L) with Janice Davis and Edward Ameen.
Steve Antonell and Ken Lucas wasted no time in putting on their special socks! Ed Ameen and Vic Collins rounded out the foursome.
The Guy Harvey Fishing for Hearts Tournament
We rely on the amazing support from MetLife volunteers for this event.
The 2014 Guy Harvey Fishing for Hearts Tournament was the most successful ever, due in great part to a generous donation from the TradeWinds Islands Resorts. Each participant received a two-night stay at the Guy Harvey Outpost in addition to a fabulous goody bag and shirt, which were donated by Majestic. Thursday evening featured a captain’s meeting and angler social at the beautiful RumFish Grill. On Friday, anglers were transported by shuttle to the Loggerhead Marina where their boats departed for a day of fishing with some of the best fishing captains in the state. Later that day, anglers returned to the RumFish Grill to learn if they had won in their category (trout, redfish, snook), bid on silent auction items, and enjoy delicious food. Thanks to our generous donors (shout out to Neill Finkel!) and participants we raised a record amount of $81,000 for this tournament. We expect this year to be even bigger and better! Stay tuned for event details on this year’s tournament, scheduled for September 24 & 25. Jason Fialkoff of CTB Foodservice Consultants proudly displays his catch. SM
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Thank you bunches for providing my son and I a comfortable place to rest and delicious meals. I’m glad to know there are places available when one needs it most. Thank you.
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Ice is an essential item at our houses, but icemakers can be problematic. Thanks to a generous donation from Manitowoc Ice in Wisconsin, the East House is all set!
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
These are excerpts from family posts on our Facebook page or comments sent to us. Please join us on Facebook and share your experience by posting on our wall at www.facebook. com/rmhctampabay or send an email to abarrick@ rmhctampabay.org.
St. Pete East RMH has started a tradition of cre ating handprints on the stairway walls. Boa rd Chairman Edward Am een was eager to be included in this fun pro ject.
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Mr. Cat in the Hat, Ted Badger, treated RMH East kids to storybook hour, including props. The kids loved it!
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Friends HELPING Friends The Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit-organization that provides a “home-away-from-home” for families whose children are undergoing medical treatment at bay-area hospitals. The House relies on the support of individuals and organizations in the community to provide services to families in need. We would like to acknowledge the following individuals and groups who have demonstrated their support in many ways. This list represents contributions received from January 1, 2014 through publication date. Please note that due to space considerations, we have not listed donors of less than $99, however all donors will be listed on our website. If we have erred or omitted anyone, we apologize.
CORPORATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS & FOUNDATIONS
$140,840 McDonald’s “Hands” Fundraiser $76,000 RMHC Global Grant for RMHCTB Scholarships $50,000 Clark Family Foundation $74,200 McDonald’s 365 Promotion $30,760 Dillard’s $21,000 Southwest Airlines Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing Tournament $20,000 Landmark Aviation – Tampa House “Room for Change” & St Pete East “Adopt A Room” $18,460 Coca-Cola North America $17,820 Kimal Lumber Company Fundraisers $15,000 - $15,999 ALPHA DELTA PI Epsilon Lambda Chapter The Cobb Foundation Copperhead Charities LEGOLAND Florida RMH Red Shoe Council $14,760 Combined Federal & Florida State Campaigns $11,000 MetLife Foundation $10,000 The Florida Aquarium Kane Furniture Corporation $9,400 Travel Media Group $8,000 Unilever US Manufacturing $6,000 - $6,999 RBC Foundation - USA RMH Recycling Partnership St. Pete House Bingo Fundraiser Walled Lake Northern High School $5,000-$5,999 Dunedin Blue Jays Bowling Fundraiser Eleanor M. Beyer Foundation Florida Chapter Club Managers Association of America Gannett Foundation GEICO SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
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Lightning Community Hero – C. Steven Yerrid Raymond James Financial, Inc. Tampa Bay Times The USAA Foundation $4,000 - $4,999 A Few More Good Men – St Pete Central House Dining Room Suncoast Region Porsche Club of America, Inc. $3,000 - $3,999 Mom’s Club of Fishhawk Creek Presmar Endowment Pinellas County Contractors Assn. Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions Cruise for Kids The Tampa Tribune $2,000 - $2,999 American Legion Dunedin Memorial Post 275 Family Ashton Elementary School Bank of America Charitable Fdn. Bradenton Herald Doral Women’s Club Gregg Hollfelder Memorial Skate & Scooter Jam Lakeland Ledger New York Yankees Tampa Fdn. Sarasota Herald-Tribune Suncoast Golf Course Superintendents Association Wells Fargo Advisors, Clearwater Branch Jeans Fridays $1,000 - $1,999 Action Donation Services American Express Employees Dr. Eric & Shelly Arias AT&T Tampa Booz Allen Hamilton Brown-Forman Corporation Carter Validus CBS Radio WILD 941 Promotion CoBank Defero Network Solutions Disney EARS To You Fund DriveTime Emerson Connectivity Solutions Enterprise Holdings Foundation Florida School Nutrition Assn. Francis & Gertrude Levett Fdn. The Hut Bar & Grill Fundraiser Irish 31 JPMorgan Chase Foundation Lilly Pulitzer International Mall Martin Brower Employees Microsoft Matching Gift O’Reilly Auto Parts The Oxford Exchange Palm Lake Christian Church
RMH Bingo Fundraiser Seminole Electric Cooperative Employees Starbucks Foundation Tempaco’s Propane Charity Classic Total Wine Fundraiser USA Today $100 - $999 7-Eleven ABC Liquors Academic Alliance in Dermatology ACH Guild ACH Guild Evening Guild ACH Guild St. Petersburg Branch ALPHA DELTA PI Gamma Gamma Chapter American Express Corp. Matching Gift American Legion Auxiliary Frierson-Nichols Unit 8 Ameriprise Financial Bethel Baptist Church Dorcas Sunday School Caribbean Isles Homeowners Assn. Caspers Company Clear Channel Outdoor Coinstar Drinkable Arts Eagle Riders Club FOE Aerie 4356 Elder Ford Empire Office First Aviation Sertoma Club Fishhawk Health & Nutrition Florida Bible Church Foelgner, Ronz & Straw Full Gospel Bible Teaching Fellowship Gap Foundation GATE Foundation Georgia-Pacific Girl Scout Troop 30992 Give Day Tampa Bay Glow Bash Fundraiser Goldman, Sachs & Co. Graphix Solutions of America, Inc. Greater Tampa Bay Chapter of American Assoc. of Critical Care Nurses Guatexport Honeywell International Corp. Humana Nurses-Rockstar Team/ Tricia Shefsky IAAP City Center Chapter IBM Employees Iron Girl Fundraiser The Ironman Foundation, Inc. Jackson National Life Insurance Co. Kappa Delta Pi Reg. Convention
Kleinfelder Kobie Marketing Lowe’s City Craft Club Manatee Outlaws 11U Baseball Manhattan Ave United Methodist Women Marathon Petroleum Corp. PAC Matching Gift The Morris Foundation Neiman Marcus Employees New Port Richey Rotary Club Painting with a Twist Pasco Terminals Peace River Woodturners Pfizer Foundation Phillies Florida PJ’s Oyster Bar Pokeno Ladies of Caribbean Isles Prince of Peace Lutheran Church R&B Productions Raymond James Optimist Club of Tampa Sarasota High School Shoes for Crews Showmen’s Assoc. Charities Corp. St. John Vianney Catholic School Stroller Strides Sunnyside Village Thirty-One Gifts The Toymakers Valleydale Craft Ladies Verisk Analytics Matching Gift Willis Casual For A Cause Wine Madonna Yogurtology
INDIVIDUALS
$178,626 Lewis Conklin and Elizabeth Conklin Trust $50,000 Helen Foster Trust $25,000 Bruce Vineyard $20,000 Barbara & Franklin Carson $17,634 Estate of Theresa Ann King $15,500 Helen L. Rohde Revocable Trust $5,000 Heidi Hess (Dr. Gary Haas Heart Fund within the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay) $3,000 - $3,999 Susan Vondrak Ryan Slattery $2,000 - $2,999 Angie & Grant Balfour
Michael Bourgeois Peter & Julie Campo Saul Mendoza Iqbal & Jane Paroo Carole Schwartz $1,000 - $1,999 Fidencio Ayala Peter & Brooke Boyd Haithem Buik Ronald & Susan Diner Vincent Dolan Bob Foss/La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Sheri Greenhaus Jim Humphrey Jan Janssen Donald Jones Rhonda Llewellyn Richard Marx Todd Miller Richard E. Sherman Bob & Claudia Sokolowski Terry & Antionette St. Clair Tom & Kristin Venema $100 - $999 John Logan Akin Donna Sue Alspach Mr. & Mrs. Charles Amaral Tiffany Anthony Michael & Laura Anton Julie Armstrong Ramon and Kristine Auders William Baxter Anne Beard Bala Bellur Johan & Katherine Blanco Linda Bligh Melisa Bodnar Jonathan & Stefanie Brady Justin Bright Dawn & Chris Brown Megan Brown Robert Randall Brown Tim & Monica Buzzie Daniel Calabria Janie Centeno William & Shari Cessna Sarah Chadha Douglas Chamberlin Crystal Chancey Ronald Christaldi Valerie Claus Drusilla Clody Aimee Cofer Daniel & Kathy Couillard Tom Connolly Joe & Lauren Cresta Geraldine Cushman Brent & Jasynda Davis Donald Deligio Zoe Demorest Greg & Kellye Dempsey Albert Denault II Clyde Dickens Gino & Luciana DiClemente Kim Dybalski Brooke Eisenbach Chad & Kristin Ekker James Elliott Brad & Lucy Etheredge Helene Ferris Thomas Frawley Caroline Fuhrmann James Garvey Sherry & Johnny Giunta
Jose Gras & Bessy Alvarez Mr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Hackbarth Janet Hall Barry & Melissa Hamel Josh Hames Bridgette Hannahan Melissa Hayes David Herman Anthony Herrick Donna Hollingsworth Kellie & Rick Hopkins Jayne Innes Dr. Neeraja Jasthi & Georgia Tech Alumni Dusty Jaworski Corinna Jensen Jess & Katie Johnson Teressa Johnson-Pasch Kevin A. Kelley John & Peggy Kenyon Patricia Lasater Marie Lee Paul Leighton Avia & Liz Levin Diana Lopez & Darien Martinez Edward Lopez Stephanie Lott Kevin & Michelle Mars Lazaro Mayor Kristina McGowin Laurie McKenna Thomas McKnight Sheri & Nick McMullen Michelle Miller Jarrell Mitchell Doug & Carrie Moore Gary & Kim Moulton Katie & Greg Moye Alena Muzidal Alexzandra Nesbitt & Kayla Grosch Scott & Tami Neusch Kerry & Linda O’Reilly Kelly & Mark Panter Kathy Papadopoulos Sally Ann Pebler Joseph Penagos James David Perkins Barbara Persson & Donald Brierley Polly Pickels Vitaliy Pluzhuyk & Yuliya Korzun Debbie Porreca Harvey Pothier Mark Puckett Murthy Puvvada & Rima Patel Chaplain Larry Randolph Daphne Rentas Buck Reuter Julia Roper Joseph & Kay Rosenthal Michael Roth Mimi Sayles-Cole Eileen Schiffer Don Schreyer Carl and Wilma Schupmann Louise & Steve Scott Ashley Seabrooke Britt Smith Jason & Julie Spears Norma Spegal Tom & Joy Stackhouse Eric Surprenant Kathy Surprenant Sheila Switzer Captain & Mrs. J.A. Thompson Bonnie Traiman
Jennifer Turner Frank & Doris Twohig Vincent Veronick M. Burrage Warner Sheila White James Wiley Kenneth Williams Yolanda Williams John R. Yagelka Shirleen Zinn
MEMORIALS
Madaline Belkin Brian Dunn Carol A. Bloom Edna Bloom Bill Broom Sandy Gravenhorst Dylan Carr Susan Gibson Nick LiPira Bridget Mannion Suncoast Blues Society Ashley Tokotch Mr. & Mrs. Steven Vitale Beverly Whiteley Devin Chester Pinellas Pediatrics Marvin Coombes Plant City High School Betty Mac Crum Betty Faye Stidham Clarence (Ted) Crysler Euchre Club of LOOM Lodge 2112 Shirley McElhiney David Dee Mary Ann & Frank Comisso Gary DePoister Erna Hall Roger Dorn Elmyra Dorn Austin Dukette Mr. & Mrs. Austin Conway Raymond & Marcella Diersing Katherine Malone Pediatric Dentistry of Cape Coral Lee Grady Edington Carol Aspelund Avoca Baptist Church Nancy Baird Blyeth Family Scott Brann Joan Brown Hettie Buck Matricia Butler Shelly & Claire Darlow Melinda Donoho Janet Wells Enders Kathy & Tom Francoletti Karen Gustafson Samantha Hernandez Robert Malan Lori Montgomery JoAnn Nigro Joanna Pace Andrew Papineau Gisele Pintchuck Cassandra Seaman Mary Ellen Sowders Sharon Strickland
Brenda Taylor Jinnie Edson Barbara Edson-Jones Jim & Cathy Murphy Miranda Ellis Eileen McCulley Kate & Ellie Flahart Rick & Kristin Flahart Luke & Lynnette Peterschmidt Joyce Forrester Libby McKettrick Philip & Shirley Turner Ken Foster Jerry & Gaye Townsend Carol & Brian Wischnack Eula Freeman Margaret Brown Henley Gabbard The Sotolongos Ann Allen Gibson Betty Faye Stidham Clyde Gibson Wofford Stidham Family – Betty Faye, Jeff, Jon & Joanne Rita Wirth Gorley Greg & Susan Boatright Barbara Pfeiffer Bettie Graves Debbie Herrington Hans Grimm Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Connick Jim & Linda Fraser Gisela & Horst Mahr Rudi & Waltraud Maier Bill & Barbara Ritterbusch Bambi & Robert Schimmel Diane Schmidt Erna & Freddy-Peter Schneeberg Hans & Brigitte Severin Jim & Jeanne Shanahan Rosi & Karl-Heinz Soller Alois & Ingrid Wolf Webb Halbert Brian Dunn Braydon Harris Christine Blanchard Braxton Hayes Carolyn Johnston Naheed Hazari Mary Ann & Frank Comisso Brady Noah Hoffman Regina Ford Kathrine Jasinksi Terri Arison John & Chris Scheuer Chase Johnson Pediatric Dentistry of Cape Coral Helen Karran Tom & June Fillion Michael Keyak, Sr. Judith Keyak Kenzie Rayne Knowles Matt Glenn Eric Pope Sharon Seigel Laurie Smith Sheldon Kort Lori Verier Lawrence Kramer Love Notes • Spring 2015 15 Love Notes • Spring 2015 15
Jean & Daniel Martin Karen Kroll Steve Wallace Logan Larrabee Kimberly Jurgensen Beverly Pruitt Morgan Lastowski Daniel & Jolene Berry Lawrence & Molly Magrie Daryl & Lorraine Sargent Daniel Marcotrigiano Kenneth & Gaetana Tyrrell Patrick McLean Henry & Dolores Chipelo Diane McNatt William P. Curtis & Robert T. Curtis Edward & Joan Gerrits Seaberg Builders, Inc. Venture Construction Mary Ann Whisenant Craig Menke Brian Dunn Ed Nash Warren & Lona Elly William Bruce Ostendorf Mary Pastrich Steven Douglas Parker Sherre Alfaro Merrie Lynn Parker Mr. Perlee Marlys Meckler David Perry Thomas Powers David Pfefferle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scheidemantel Amanda Pierce Pearle Vision Staff Victoria Pierce Edward & Sylvia Ameen Bobbie Booth Stuart Brown Chalfont & Associates Group Theresa & Ken Faw Kelly Forwood Kathy Harb Marlyn & Jack King Paola Kouyoudjian Conrad Krause Cynthia Lopez Ed, Kathy & Matthew Lynd Karen & Ken Miles Bobby Pierce Krystal Pierce Robert Pierce, Sr. Sandy Pierce Roselina (Yoyi) Rodriguez RTI Tampa Bay 56ers Club Vicky Tucker Zeebest, Inc. Joyce Reaves & Ralph Starr Steve Wallace MC Rogers Steve & Lynn Lippincott Thomas Root Ellie Hunt Michael T. Ryan Ahmuty, Demers & McManus 16
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Richard Salanitri Celeste Salanitri Marie Santomoreno Carline Zumbano Truett Santos Barbara Alberson Eleanor Scace Rodman Scace Frederick Simon Tom Powers Aran Singh Dr. & Mrs. Hardeep Singh Valerie Stanmore Alan Paul Anderson Robert & Gloria Callahan Sayako Morgan Holmes Wayne & Donna Mori Port Tampa Bay Tampa Port Authority Mark & Angela Wilfalk Gloria Stewart Steve Wallace Paul H. Swartz Carole Beckstein Ronny & Sharon Bennett & Family Herschel & Jennifer Bentley Tessa Biddle R. Tim Bieber Joanne Collins Gainesville Real Estate Mgmnt. Co. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hanson Dave & Judy Hollenbeck Edward & June Klenc John & Gail Malt Joseph & Dorothy Martel Charles & Sharon McIntyre Merchants & Southern Bank Kim Reinhardt Kimberlee Reinhardt S.D. Webb Electric Susan J. Swift Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Vecchie Tommy & Karen Wiley Gray Tobin Angela Avery Monahan Jessica Swearingen Frances Thomas Toole Ellie Hunt Nolan Unger Dr. Abram & Ruth Goldsher Jordan Villatoro Rosa Cavazos Sandy Walker Mr. & Mrs. Greg Carlton Cora Walters Ronald & Judith Longley Barb Williams Ernest Snider Janice Williams Gary Knott Nelson’s Pest Control Patricia Smith Isabelle Wilson Betty Faye Stidham Mildred Wilson Jenny Naegele Larissa Wolosheniuk-Kushnir Nancy Hamilton
HONORARIUMS
Nolen’s Birthday Carly Hunter Ram & Rina Prashant Pal Brian Albritton William White Tucker Adkins Sherrie Hill Turner Virginia Barnes Elaine Dent Jeffrey Bell Harris Corporation Bemenderfer Family Thomson & Nancy Hudson Mark & Carolyn Biehl Zachary Sharek Gabrielle Boggs Aimee Boggs Jenny Bregman The FlexPro Group Amy Carr Joan Gemmell David Cook Ron & Paula Rhinerson Nina Ferguson Armond Liguori Cal Foelgner Edward & Sylvia Ameen Tom Powers Bob Frank KWA Engineers Ann Garcia Ron & Paula Rhinerson Benjamin Gonzalez’s Bar Mitzvah Gonzalez Family Temple Shaarei Shalom 1st Grade Class Grandpa Bob for Father’s Day Michelle Brubach Ben & Cynthia Guill Rosemary & Charles Tindall Claire & Murray Hodgkinson Wedding Michael & Iris Rabasca Alexis Homer Ronald Homer Riley Page Howell Wilma C. Howell Owen Jablonski Matthew Jablonski Lily Labinger’s Birthday Jennifer Bayne Beata Beatty Rebecca Lee Harris Greta Klungness Eric & Diane Mandell Ella Lisenby & Debra Klise Judy Barefoot Pam Brick Benjamin & Karen Buie Keturah Cabe Polly & David Caldwell April Cox Dave & Margie Dersham Dick Greene Elizabeth Grizzard Rev. Donna Heck Juanita Henderson Cindy & Ralph Holthouser Marlene A. Johns Debra Klise Kennard & Rita Klise Gloria Klockziem Liz Leigh
Larry & Betty Lisenby Thomas Lueken Garry & Tammy Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Ken Martin Audrey McClymont Paul McReynolds Ann Morse Lenore Pallante Betsy Parrott Vic & Marge Peyron Selden & Violeta Ray Dick & Penny Schaw Albert Skiles Bob Smith Pat Sorrentino Robert & Patricia Stokes Karen & Keith Volkmann Carla Wells Katie & Jason Loker Mr. & Mrs. David Hoffman Stephanie Lukasik Katherine & Spencer Burdge Evan Hauser Darla Kolano Lukasik Family Therese Pelaez Nick Stambo Ed Lurie Brenda Schlechter Noah Montgomery & Parents Bill & Carol Peterson Jean Morgan Brandon Wagner Norm Naughton’s Birthday Walter & Ginny Hall Brandol Ray Novatney, Jr Laurie Brown Audrina, Rachel & Eric Nye Rebecca Cook Sherri Owles Lee Ann Walker Chris Perera Ron & Paula Rhinerson Connie Sabatula Javier Ramirez Boy Scouts of America Troop 316 Rascoe Family’s New Grandson Milton & Marlys Meckler Tucker Luke Rehberg Jane & Jason Rehberg Jeremiah & Zacharias Robinson Earlene Jones Brayden & Peyton Rosen’s First Birthday David & Katherine Glazer Irene & Jorge Rodnizki Melissa & Daniel Rosen Charles & Arlene Stupia Daniel & Rachel Treiser Debie Scurr Susan Sheridan Mack Kelly Sigmon Robert & Amy Sigmon Belur Sreenath Mary Pastrich Bud & Millie Steckman Wayne & Sue Muir Jay Steckman Merlyn & Norman Steinhart Lynne Steinhart Bobby Taylor’s Birthday Holly Crisci Lisa Dawson David, Sonya & Baby Willow
TenEyck Florida Insurance Center, Inc. TGH NICU Families Robin Warnberg Elliana Thomas’s First Birthday Ron & Mary Downey Rhonda Elfstrand Kate Hester Katie Kinney Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kudla Ross Puleo Tobin Family Phillip & Jan McDonald Kaiea Tozer Ryan & Ellysa Racioppi Lucilla VeLardi Anthony A. VeLardi Michael Ward’s Birthday Susan Caumartin Walter Washington The Copes & Arringtons Baylee Wojtasinski’s Birthday Gerry Lynn Wojtasinski Nathan Wujick’s First Birthday Pam Bauer Melissa & Stephen Brown Michelle & Gary Cook Dave & Jenny Dunlap Alex & Kari Grassia Dave & Liz Griscom John & Sharla Gusti Steve & Kay Heinz Marc & Leanne Johnson Steve Kapusinski & Arleen Aponte Nick & Cathy Kavounas Lord of Life Ministries Josh & Janelle Lyon Mary Kay & Fred Metzger Marc & Laurie Moser Dan & Kelly Myer Jay & Kelly Nash Jenni & Patrick Odom Tim & Melissa Peters Jim & Tracey Roberts Lynn & Judy Rowland John & Suzanne Seitzinger Mark & Jackie Snyder James & Christine Stephenson Lowell & Karleen Tauszik Rebecca VanSon Melissa Vorbeck Angie & AJ Waldauer
ADOPT A ROOM PLEDGES & DONORS
Tampa House Living Room - $25,000 The New York Yankees Fdn., Inc.
St. Petersburg East House Bedroom $10,000 Doug & Nancy Adams Common Rooms - $10,000 Edward & Sylvia Ameen Bob & Wendy Brickman Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES (2) Dr. Gregory G. Gaar & Timothy A. Andreu Carolyn Pfefferle Victoria Pierce Memorial TECO Energy Bedrooms - $5,000 Tom & Betsy Berdis Buzzie Family Blake & Tate Casper Penny & Dick Crippen Ronald & Susan Diner Rolfe & Jean Duggar (2) Steve Eaves Greg & Amy Gebauer Gold & Diamond Source Steve Griggs Matthew & Brooke Hamilton Jeanice & Jeff Harring Sally & Lewis H. Hill III J.W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation Diane Keane Landmark Aviation Martin Brower George & Pat Meyer Dan & Kerry Paone Iqbal & Janet Paroo Bonnie Patchen Powers Cebuhar Investment Group at RBC Wealth Management Dr. Martin Quigley Family Bob Sanders Claudia & Michael Straw The USAA Foundation Steve & Nancy Westphal
2014 Light a Light Share a Night Donors
$25,000 Margaret Finkel Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust $19,000 Tampa General Hospital $10,000 Leslie Peter Foundation Steven Stamkos $5,000 Rawson Charitable Foundation $2,000 - $2,999 Connie & Evan Duglin Foundation Dr. Arthur & Virginia Finzel Fund
Michael Geric, Jr. Vivian Perkins, honoring Aleyda Fowler $1,000 - $1,999 Susan Ausmus, honoring Grandson Eric Simiele BTB Sales & Marketing, Inc. Louise Conley in memory of Warren E. Conley Margaret E. Davis Clifford & LaVonne Graese Fdn. Eileen Grove Humana Cares Team/Michelle Fudala John & Ann Iwanicki Frank Morgan Donna Nalls, honoring Lise Fields Lori & Kevin Nissen Raven Internet Marketing Tools in memory of CJ Hoffman Brian & Kristi Resch Carolyn & Steven Roskamp Robert & Carolyn Sherman John & Milissa Sibson Claudia & Michael Straw, honoring Dr. Erle & Scott Austin Bonnie Biery Victoria Boozer Jenny Cavender Don & Linda Dunham Richard & Leanna McLaughlin Chip & Stuart Nimmich Jonathan Old Lora Pope Dennis & Roxanne Straw LTC. Wade & Elaine Straw $500 - $999 Brian Anders Jane Barton, honoring Carter Nicholas Gish Michelle Barton & Matt Gish, honoring Carter Nicholas Gish Karen Clark Donald H. Brierley Foundation Eric Gill Honeybellles of Honeywell Craig & Barbara Hubbard Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Alpha Chapter Luke Keele Rita Manarino Charles & Barbara McMillen, honoring Tori Ann Longo M. Paul & Mabelle Nestor Jeff & Susan Neustadt Catherine O’Toole, honoring
Michael O’Toole & Tina Nendez Sue Potts in memory of Hank Groh Ray Kroc Tom Powers in memory of Peggy Hayes Pete Tomasello Radiology Associates of Venice & Englewood Staff, honoring Their employer Sandra Sanchez Patricia Scott, honoring Nathan Scott Patt Sned, honoring Chapman Casper J. Michael & Mary L. Swaine Lynn Tanner in memory of Gregory Scott Tanner Mattie Vega $300 - $499 Amerisure Insurance Company Mattias Anderson Charles Amaral in memory of Fletcher Powelidge Steven & Susan Brettingen, honoring Chris & Tricia Frost Jack & DeDe Frost John & Tracy Frost Jennifer Frost Lorraine Faudel & Martin R. Weismantel Richard Hall in memory of Lois Hall Mark & Antoinette Howell, honoring Riley Howell Karl Flammer Ford Bernard & Eileen Lissner, honoring Maria Bosze Thanh Cong Nguyen Emilie Phillips, honoring Adam Byrum Wendy & Ron Riley Ed & Betsy Wudarsky in memory of Cassandra Barnes Ray Coyle Dottie Miller $100 - $299 Kris Ackerman in memory of Lauren O’Hara Gary & Carol Alderman Cristopher Anderson Diana & Curt Anderson, honoring Troy & Kelly Ann Siemers Tonya Anderson Ben & Barbara Anjima in memory of Reid Johnson Love Notes • Spring 2015 17 17 Love Notes • Spring 2015
Jim Appleby in memory of Barbara L. Appleby Bardmoor Property Owners Assn. Elizabeth Barker, honoring Teddy Schfler Brittany Bauer Kevin & Sandra Billingsley BioFlorida Tampa Bay Chapter Barbara Birmingham in memory of Veronica Fenter Lucia Bledsoe Harriet Blymiller, honoring Owen Jablonski Robert Boitmann Joseph & Linda Borgia Nancy Brereton Terry Buckenheimer Barry Bundrant, honoring Grace Welden Andre Caron John & Norma Chafin Virginia Charest Robert Cheesman Wendy Clements-Galvis Edward & Rebecca Clissold Robert E. Copes III in memory of Kaitlyn Ebberup Bruce Crawford Crystal River Eagles Dance Theatre of Tampa Vu Vuong Dang Anne Dawson Elmyra Dorn in memory of Roger Dorn Roxanne Eadie & Adam Gillis Brent & Lynne Engelhart, honoring Amber Lynne Engelhart Karen Faller Gary & Melody Feinberg, honoring Lila Ruiz Ferris Pools, honoring Teagan Ferris June & Tom Fillion, honoring Fillion Family James Flanigan Robert Funk Bonnie Gabrielsen, honoring Jerry LaFond Margaret Galbraith, honoring Grant Vertin Steve & Judy Galloway Margaret Gamero, honoring Bill & Lorette Wambach Gay Nineties Gals Group, honoring Jaycee Johnson Kenneth & Hope Gibb John & Emma Gifford in memory 18
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of James Gifford Gilbane Building Company Mark Ginsberg Donald & Dorothy Gish, honoring Carter N. Gish Johnny & Sherry Giunta, honoring Jacob Giunta Yoshiko Goodman, honoring Jamie K. Quirke Patricia & Anthony Goodspeed Evelyn Guerra Vicki Hagmann McQuaig & Marsha Hall William Hand Ellen D. Hardgrave in memory of Newt L. Hardgrave, M.D. Nancy Hare in memory of Kate & Ellie Flahart David Hare Mark & Terry Hass Shana & John Helsel Hercules Sealing Products Employees Roy A. Hibbs, honoring Addison Mae Earle Sally S. Hill Joseph & Martha Hoffman Terry Holinsky, honoring His Children & Grandchildren Cathryn Hollfelder in memory of Gregg Hollfelder Megan Holmberg Lloyd & Carolyn Horton Julie Huang in memory of Anna, Allison & Noah Huang Mark Huang in memory of Anna, Allison & Noah Huang Randy & Sally Humphries Connie Hunsader, honoring Matthew Baar Lynne Hyman, honoring Madison, Delaney, Ben, Charlotte, Ruby, Georgia, Cecelia, Charlie, Carter & Oliver Marion Jablonski, honoring Owen Jablonski Ken & Tonya Johnson, honoring Kendra Donella Kevin Johnson Earlene Jones Karen & Steve Jones Gina Kline Knights of Columbus – Council 9924, honoring Maria Bosze Patrick & Michelle Kueny Patricia Larrieux-Ghanie, honoring Christian Ghanie
Lydia Lawton Kyle & Daphne Lewis, honoring Lily-Rose Lewis Beverly & Bruce Lutz Adele Luxa Bob & Dorothy Lydzinski Julie Mastry Patrick Mazur Edie McCann-Carberry in memory of Eula Freeman Bob McConnell Ginger McCord Janet McEnery, honoring Her Children Pam Sanders Michael & Freda McLane Melvin S. Cutler Charitable Fdn. Lynnette Monnell John A. Moran Lisa Morello Joan Motta Dorothy Murray & John Greco Rosemary & John O’Connor Kerry & Linda O’Reilly Pasquale J. Orribile, honoring Pasquale J. Orribile P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter Q, honoring Liz King Daniel Paone Frank & Marianne Papp, honoring Barry & Lindsey Leskis & Baby Keegan Charles Patteson Dave & Tina Peters, honoring Maddie Price Robin & John Philips Michael Pomponio Keith & Kathleen Potter, honoring Joseph Cibella, Jr. Darrin & Alexandra Presley, honoring Kamdyn McCurry Pamela Pyle in memory of Michael Ryan Quality Marine Construction Charles Raffo Jane Rehberg, honoring Tucker Luke Rehberg Pat Riggs, honoring TGH & St. Joseph’s Children’s PICU James Roberts Charles Rowe Debbie Russell, honoring Kelley & Kyle Cureton Mark Savigny Michael & Susan Schafer Andrew & Beatrice Schultz Lisa & Neal Schwartz
Andrew Segall, honoring Allan & Barbara Goldman Larry & Diane Sewell Edward Shaw Ann & Charles Shelton Dave & Kathy Shields Christopher Skey, honoring Carol & Tony Skey Juanita Smith, honoring Faith Memorial Naomi Circle Jaclyn Smitson Norma Spegal Harold & Diana Stanley T.C. Stanmore Susan Teeples Therese Thomas, honoring Kelly Thomas Pedro Torres in memory of Christopher Torres Geraldine Tosca in memory of CJ Tosca Victor Towl, honoring Mike Harrison Kristy & Steven Tozer Cindy & Bob Trumble Anthony Velardi, honoring Lucilla Velardi Mary Walters Wendt Productions Earl Whaley Mary Alice Wheeler Teresa Williams Henry, Gerry, Mike & Baylee Wojtasinski in memory of Evan Wojtasinski Barbara Zdziarski Ernest & Janice Zingapan Up to $99 Mohamed I. Abdel-Aziz Carl & Jacqueline Adams, honoring Pitts Family Gerard & Alice Affatato, honoring Karen Affatato-Finefield Ann Marie Aldrich, honoring Kenneth Chen Louis Altadonna, honoring Florence Altadonna Patricia Alenduff Amore Family Barbara Anglin Louis Altadonna, honoring Florence Altadonna A.J. Arango, Inc. Sean Arnold Anita Assha Julianne Bardele, honoring Jim & Elaine Wessman
Charlene Bartlett in memory of Virl & Betty Minnis Larry & Anna Baudoin in memory of William Hewett Robert Bauwin Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Beebe Jon & Lisa Bell Leta & Bob Berger, honoring Samuel Quinn Herstik-Berger John & Patricia Berkey in memory of Johnny U. Berkey Richard Berman Mary Blanton Edna Bloom in memory of Carol Bloom Todd Bodanza Michael Bonema, honoring John Bonema Lynette Boyer-Fry Janaina Brady Barbara Brosius & Hans Hauri, honoring Ryan “Bob” McConnaghy Michelle Brubach, honoring Bob Craig Vickie Bryan, honoring Preston Bryan Walter Burberry Timothy & Tamala Buwalda Nicole Byrd Pete & Cindy Card, honoring Peter John Card Ed Cardenas William Carillon Jennifer Carlevatti John & Norma Chafin Marv & Paulette Coble, honoring Marion & Rich Unterweger Michael Coburn in memory of Michael Oliver Hendricks Melanie Coleman-Simon Thomas Connolly Susan Coolidge Alvenia Corbett Mary Corbett Brian & Jacquelyn Corbin, honoring Collin James Corbin Sue Corder Martha Cornell, honoring Nathaniel Cornell Donald & Patricia Coughlin Jeffrey & Emily Cox Judy Crews Denise Cronin Jean D’Angelo Clarice Daly, honoring Brett & Jordan Daly Mary Daniels Sandy Darrow P. Michael & Linda Davis Stefanie Davis John Decker, Jr., honoring Amber & Kellen Engelhart Mr. & Mrs. Julius DeLotto Bob & Jill Dietrich, honoring Vincent J. Dietrich Renaldo & Rowena DiMaio George Dirscherl, honoring Collin James Corbin Jason Dobbs in memory of Bryson Dobbs Brenda Doherty
Laurel Eagle Joyce Eggert, honoring Scarlett Ovalle Carol Egidio, honoring Janice Davis Elvira Elizer Crystal Engelhart, honoring Amber & Kellen Engelhart Brad & Lucy Etheredge Ricky Fallin Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Fellows in memory of Donna Fellows Nancy Feo in memory of Claire Poston Tara Fetemie Rick & Kristin Flahart in memory of Kate & Ellie Flahart Kenneth & Stacy Foy in memory of Spencer Talley Leonard Mary Fritz in memory of Evan Manley Shirley Gaines Jack & Barbara Gaydash Philip & Laurie Gianatasio Maxine Gilman Casie Goelz John & Janet Goldbach Penny Goldman Richard Gomez Gulfview Civic Association Oscar Guinart, honoring David Guinart Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hackbarth, honoring Amiyah Castro Brad & Mary Hale C.M. & Dennis Hall, honoring Claire Diggan Bill Hancock in memory of Michael Langeland Gerard Hannon Jeff & Jeanice Harring Susan Hart Christopher & Donnamarie Hehn Ricky & Mary Helms Carolyn Henderson, honoring Angela Stegall Brian Hennesey William & Nancy Hewett, honoring Larry & Anna Baudion E. Keith & Bette Wright Marilyn Hill Jean & Jerry Hobbs, honoring Evans Family Nancie Hobby Kim Hothersall Scott Howard June Howell in memory of Phil Howell Mr. & Mrs. John Hunt Michele Jacobelli in memory of Doreen DeMarchis Georgia Jamieson Dailis Jimenez Ferris Johnson Patty Johnson in memory of Reid Michael Johnson George & Sheila Johnstone, honoring Brittany Johnstone Abbey & Michael Jones Melanie Kahler
Diane Keane, honoring Michael J. Keane Howard Kosnick Martha Laguna Lynn Lang, honoring Dr. Juan Dumois Ronald & Linda Laramie in memory of MacKenzie Linda Paquet Sherri Latimer Judy Lawson Ryan Leto in memory of Daniel Byrnes Howard Lewinter Evelyn Lignos Brian Limberg Rick & Merritt Lindstrom Gertrude Lithgow, honoring Sawyer & Harper Anderson Sheryl Lucas Greg & Pamela Lynch Susan Mahle in memory of Robert T. Cvetic Richard Mancinelli, honoring Sofia Mancinelli Tammy & Brian Mangan Sharon Maniscalco in memory of Armondo J. Maniscalco Cathy & Wayne Maples Sean Marcus Joe Marfuggi, honoring Mary & Jim Dahmer Cynthia Marinelli in memory of Josie Villagio Mary Marois in memory of Lib Burns Dr. & Mrs. John C. Martin, honoring Kennedy Martin Moraima Martinez Dan Martucci Pam Mason, honoring Ava Chmura Patrick McDuffie Thomas & Karen McElroy Gwen McFall Geoff & Peggy McLean, honoring Virginia McNally Sean & Kim McLernon in memory of Christopher Jay Kirlin Sandra & Jerry Meek George & Pat Meyer in memory of Benjamin & Eileen Graceffo George & Janet Meyer Chris & Carol Miller Dorothy Miller in memory of Harold C. Miller Jinny & Ron Miller, honoring McLain Miller James Francis Minder Jeff & Julie Moore, honoring Dana Lyn Guest Hope Motta Vincent J. Naimoli Melissa Napier in memory of Amanda Pierce James & Anne Nero, honoring Noah Nero Beverly Neuhann Thomas & Cynthia Nott Queenate Nnonye Okpaleke Keith Olsen, honoring Holly Noel Olsen
Teresa & Robert Owen Charlotte Palmer in memory of Louise DeVore Robin Pandolfi in memory of Joseph Casper Richard & Karen Paquette, honoring Mr. & Mrs. Ken Paquette Patricia Patterson, honoring Ian Smith Tim & Jane Pellerin Michael & Gaillyn Pena Valorie Perez in memory of Lola Perez Harold & Jeanne Perry, honoring Zoe Knowles Rebecca Phaup Dr. & Mrs. J. Wayne Phillips in memory of Tomás Muñoz Coryn Lora Pope, honoring Claudia & Michael Straw Lorinda Price in memory of Nik Petrik Mr. & Mrs. George Ralston in memory of Jonathan Ralston John & Dalia Ranon Alan Ray in memory of Major General G. Irvin Ray Terry Ray Lillian Renda in memory of Aaron Craig Patricia Riccobene Holly Richardson Barbara Rizzo in memory of Flora & Earl Manheimer Charles R. Roberts in memory of Nanjean F. Roberts Adrienne Rosenfeld in memory of Charles Biglin Sandra Roth Joe & Paula Russo, honoring Charlotte Macy Russo Judith Sanders in memory of Robert B. Sanders, Jr. Ronald Saper Stefanie Schatzman Robert & Cordie Scheidemantel in memory of David Pfefferle John & Chris Scheuer in memory of Maverick Jasinski Eileen Schiffer Joseph & Diane Schillace, honoring Jonathan Schillace Natalie Schmidt, honoring Trevor Schmidt Herman & Joan Schmitz in memory of Chris Ditmars Carl & Wilma Schupmann Thyra Schwab in memory of Leanna Mae Knopik Michael & Joanne Schwartz Ralph Serpi Mitzi Sherman Steven Sherman Anne Sjobeck Lillian Skleryk Glenn & Molly Smith Grace Smith Gregory & Michelle Smith Paula Smith in memory of Patsy J. McHugh Love Notes • Spring 2015 19 Love Notes • Spring 2015 19
Friends continued Klair & Roy Snellbaker in memory of Erin Michelle Mobley Patrick & Judi Steele, honoring Carl A. Paul Corey Sterman William Steuernagel Sharee Stevenson John & Marissa Stramiello, honoring Matthew Stramiello Lucille Sudol in memory of Thad Sudol Mike Sullivan, honoring Layne Kijanski Dr. & Mrs. James Talbert, honoring Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Krischer Julie & Edward Tammany Tim & Joan Temerson Ann Thibault in memory of Nathan Thibault Sam & Irene Thompson, honoring Aiden Rae Thompson Irene Timofeev Andrew & Gail Titen Aaron Tomey
Anne, Sam & Nate Unger in memory of Nolan Andrew Unger Sandra Vargo Mr. & Mrs. Marc Ventresa, honoring Allison Correa Steve Wallace in memory of Maria Quirk M. Burrage Warner Gertrude A. Watts Mary Weick, honoring Ryan Kelley Reed Weidenaar, honoring Mason Shook Janice Weishaar Norman & Carol Welch Andrea Wilson in memory of Paul Anthony Gonzalez Beth Wipf, honoring Carson Wipf Brian & Carol Wischnack in memory of Doris Irene Gant Kruger Brooks Workman in memory of Tomás Muñoz Coryn Keith Wright in memory of William Hewett, Jr. Jay & Leila Zschau, honoring George & Pat Meyer
DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS BOWLING TOURNAMENT July 11 - Dunedin Lanes
Charity Fundraisers & Events KIMAL LUMBER’S CLASSIC CAR SHOW April 26 - Centennial Park, Venice Classic and exotic car owners gather annually for this popular downtown Venice event, which continues to grow each year. Kimal Lumber combines the proceeds from this classic and their fall golf tournament into donations benefiting RMH and All Children’s Hospital. To date they have raised almost $260,000 for RMH alone!
WEST HOUSE 35TH BIRTHDAY PARTY April 16 Thirty five years ago, we opened the first Ronald McDonald House in the state of Florida. That first house is now called RMH West, a classic cottage that has undergone many transformations over the years. This 18-bedroom home has been a place of comfort and respite for thousands of families who needed a place to stay while their children received treatment at All Children’s Hospital. Now, this house serves families who need longer term accomodations, such as bone marrow transplant families like the Vermaxidis family. Join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th to celebrate this important milestone. 702 8th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
VEHICLE DONATIONS Since 2009, we have partnered with an agency to receive donations of cars, boats, trailers and RVs. This partnership has resulted in almost $50,000 in donations to date, which equates to 625 family nights at the Ronald McDonald House. If you or someone you know is interested in donating a vehicle to support our families, please contact us or visit www. onecarhelpsrmhc.com.
Last year, the Dunedin Blue Jays approached us about holding a bowling tournament to raise money for RMH. They put together an entire event featuring all of the baseball players, numerous silent auction items, and an exciting tournament with lots of RMH participation. All that hard work paid off - they raised an astounding $5,200 for RMH! The group was so excited by their success that they’ve decided to hold the tournament again this year. If you’re a baseball fan, this is your chance to mingle with the players! For more information on participation and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kathi Beckman at 727.738.7052 or kathi.beckman@bluejays.com.
DRIVER LICENSES Please remember to add $1 (or more) for RMH when you purchase or renew your Florida driver license or vehicle tag. This program has raised $340,500 for Florida Ronald McDonald Houses and $74,000 for RMHC Tampa Bay. Help us spread the word!
GIVE DAY TAMPA BAY IS MAY 5TH! Join this community-wide event to show off Tampa Bay’s spirit of giving.
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Bone Marrow Transplant continued from page 7 to get better, while Elena enjoys eating the meals prepared by the community groups at the house. The Vermaxidis family feels right at home in this special house, which has been Elena and Nicholas’s residence since summer 2014. There are lots of toys for Nicholas, a secure outdoor patio which allows him to run and play, helpful volunteers that express care and concern, and other BMT families to connect with. Complimentary ACH shuttles provide transportation to and from the hospital and proved extremely helpful in the early days when even a short walk was not possible for Nicholas. Now that he is further along in recovery, the preschooler can ride his bike alongside Elena to and from ACH. This beautiful little boy nicknamed “Baby Biker” because of the sunglasses he wears to protect his sensitive eyes makes everyone smile and wins friends wherever he goes. When RMH volunteers learned that Nicholas felt sad because he didn’t have a Halloween costume, they bought him one, much to his delight. Elena and Nicholas are grateful to be able to stay at RMH West until it is safe for them to go home. She networks with other FA families on Facebook and knows how difficult extended hospital stays can be for families who do not have a Ronald McDonald House nearby. She even knows a few families in Russia who have had to rent expensive apartments in order to stay near their hospitalized child. Most people can’t believe what RMH offers, and Elena admits that sometimes she cannot believe it either. Nicholas has stopped asking when they will go home and now only asks when Dad will come to visit. He Skypes every day with his father and with his sister Sophia, who is staying with her grandparents in Russia until Elena and Nicholas return home. Nicholas knows that Sophia saved his life, and he knows that as the big brother he must always protect her. Nicholas recently passed the 100-day posttransplant mark, and Elena looks ahead to the day they can go home with mixed emotions. While it will be wonderful to be back in her house with her family all together again, she has come to love the people at RMH and ACH and says she will miss the other RMH families and the medical professionals who now feel like family. Elena has enrolled in ESL (English as a second language) classes and hopes to
attend college one day so she can work in the medical field herself. Elena and Angelos hope that advances in the medical field will allow Nicholas one day to be completely healthy. For now, Elena knows that her upcoming good-byes to the staff and volunteers at RMH and ACH will not be forever. She and Nicholas will return each week for follow-up care and will likely stay at RMH West. “RMH is the biggest help in our situation,” Elena said. “We can’t imagine what we would do without it.”
Volunteer OF THE MONTH We could not operate our Ronald McDonald Houses without the loving care provided by our loyal house shift volunteers. In 2014 we chose one volunteer each month from amongst our four houses who provided exceptional service and went above and beyond. Thank you to these amazing volunteers!
JANUARY Greg & Kristen Tejera FEBRUARY Jane Quigley MARCH Marge Tomlin APRIL Liz Levinsky
MAY Gregory Campo
JUNE Lynette Harden
JULY Marcella Lepp
AUGUST Robert Rothlein
SEPTEMBER Rose Gonzalez
OCTOBER Marilyn Hill
NOVEMBER Lynne Steinhart
DECEMBER Julie Lanning
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How YOU can help Help us provide a wonderful HOME for our families by donating supplies that we currently need the most. KEEPING FAMILIES COMFORTABLE ª ª Books for preschool age, NEW ª ª Gas cards ($10 each) for families ª ª Gift cards for Publix, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, or GFS to buy fruit, food and cleaning supplies ª ª $10 gift cards for Teens (iTunes, Amazon, movies, etc) ª ª Individually wrapped toothbrushes & toothpaste ª ª Travel size personal care items (deodorant, soap) KEEPING OUR FAMILIES FED Cereals, individual sizes preferred Individually packaged snacks: chips, nuts, trail mix, dried fruit, pudding cups, pop tarts ª ª Hearty canned soups ª ª Canned tuna ª ª Frozen dinners (individual or family size) ª ª Vegetable oil & olive oil ª ª Mayonnaise/ketchup ª ª Paper towels ª ª Plastic forks, spoons & knives ªª ªª
KEEPING THE HOUSE TIDY Lysol/Clorox disinfecting wipes Hand sanitizer – large containers Dishwasher detergent (powder or pods) Color safe bleach Dryer sheets Lysol spray & Lysol toilet bowl cleaner Kitchen towels
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CARE MOBILE ª ª Stickers or small toys ª ª Small tubes of sunscreen ª ª Kids individually packaged dental care products OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION & FUNDRAISING White and colored copy paper D, AA, and AAA batteries Silent auction items Gift cards to local businesses for silent auction Or visit our Amazon wish list: http://amzn.com/w/1O1EINPFH3K5D
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MEALS FOR FAMILIES Prepare a home-style meal in our kitchen or cook on our grills. Any nutritious cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner is appreciated! Or coordinate with a restaurant to deliver a meal, pizza or sub sandwiches. Please call or review our website for additional information on bringing a meal.
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Go to www.TakeThemAMeal.com and use the following log-in information to sign up for a meal at one of our houses: St. Pete East (34 Rooms) Last name: RMHEast; Password: Eastmeal St. Pete West (18 Rooms) Last name: RMHWest; Password: Westmeal St. Pete Central (14 Rooms) Call:727.767.3026 Tampa (14 Rooms) Last name: Tampa; Password: meal SHARE A NIGHT PROGRAM Underwrite a family stay. Our actual costs are $80 per night per family & any amount donated helps with these expenses. HOLD A PANTRY DRIVE Collect items off this list to help the house. We have 80 bedrooms, 86 bathrooms and 5 kitchens! VOLUNTEER All four Houses need volunteers for house shifts & special projects to support our “home-away-from home.” Training is provided. For additional information contact: Lise Fields in St. Pete 727.767.8166 Maggie Somerville in Tampa 813.254.2398 x 317 MORE INFORMATION Contact Lisa Suprenand Director of Programs & Facilities 727.767.7687 lsuprenand@rmhctampabay.org Or visit our website at www.rmhctampabay.org
Storybook Ball 2015 Saturday, May 16
The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
Have you reserved your table for this year’s Storybook Ball? This year’s Storybook Ball will feature a Cajun-themed swamp with lively music and entertainment. Please come and enjoy one of the best galas in Tampa Bay while helping to raise essential operating funds for our Ronald McDonald Houses. We guarantee you will have fun! This event features live & silent auctions, themed menu & entertainment, dining & dancing. Formal attire requested. Reserve your table now by calling Kelly Gicale at (813) 258-6430, ext. 5 or download the sponsorship booklet at www.rmhctampabay.org.
Red Shoe Council The Red Shoe Council (“RSC”) consists of young and mid-professionals who live and work in the Tampa Bay area. Our goals are to raise community awareness and operating funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. We host and participate in fundraisers for RMH on both sides of the bay, and we prepare quarterly meals at the Houses to allow members hands-on interaction with our families and House program. RSC membership requirements are $50 annual dues, a commitment to attend or volunteer at one fundraiser per year, and a pledge to volunteer at one meal at the Houses per year (at minimum). Members receive a Red Shoe Council t-shirt, RSC “red shoes” pin, and discounted member rates at all fundraisers organized by the RSC. In addition to events, we hold quarterly all-member meetings and two member social happy hours per year. If you’re interested in joining, please contact RSC Liaison Alexandria Ascioti at aascioti@rmhctampabay.org.
2015 Red Shoe Council Leadership Board Blaine Stein, President, SunTrust Bank Joshua Hames, Vice President, Brown & Brown Ins. Robert Rhodin, Treasurer, Raymond James Bank Lindsay Cox, Communications Chair, Lilly Pulitzer
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NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT NO. 3023
28 Columbia Drive Tampa, FL 33606
Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 22 Volunteer Luncheon Ruth’s Chris Restaurant APRIL 16 West House Birthday Party APRIL 26 Kimal Classic Car Show Venice
DONATE TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR FAMILIES! • Go online - www.rmhctampabay.org • Call us - we’d love to talk to you! (813) 258-6430, ext. 3 • Clip it - send it to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 28 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606 Enclosed is my gift of q$1,000 q$500 q$200 q$80 q Other Cost of a one-night stay Name: Address: Telephone: Email*: Credit Card: qVisa qMC qAmex Exp. Name on card: Security Code:
MAY 16 Storybook Ball
Signature: As a cost savings measure, we have eliminated the inserted donor envelope and hope you will find it easy to donate in these three ways.
JULY 11 Dunedin Blue Jays Bowling Tournament
Please make checks payable to Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. Contributions are tax deductible. * By giving your e-mail address you will receive our occasional e-newsletters. We do not sell or share information.
Check out our new website! www.rmhctampabay.org
SEPTEMBER 24-25 Fishing for Hearts SEPTEMBER 30 St. Pete House Ops Bingo NOVEMBER 13-14 Charity Golf Classic
Visit our website at www.rmhctampabay.org for event details.
RMH East
401 7th Avenue S. St. Pete 33701 (727) 821-8961
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Our Houses
702 8th Avenue S. St. Pete 33701 (727) 821-8961
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601 5th Street S. St. Pete 33701 (727) 821-8961
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35 Columbia Dr. Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 254-2398
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Tampa Bay Administrative Office, 28 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 258-6430