2013 Contributors | Honor Roll BayPort Credit Union Bayside Harley-Davidson Beach Lodge #169 Bingo Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beck John A. Becker Richard Bennett Trust Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Benson Dr. Ernette Y. Benson-Foulk Amy and Larry Bernert Mr. and Mrs. Nelson A. Betts Beulah Baptist Church The Bionetics Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Bishop Belinda Black Blackrock Matching Gift Program Tonya Boone Dennis Bost Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Brantly Sidney R. Breland The Brick Kicker Home Inspection BrightStar Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brisson Dr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Brodsky L. Ashley Brooks Shelley D. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. George H. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Broyles Jean Bruce Dr. Steve T. Bullock Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Bunch Mr. and Mrs. Rick C. Callahan The Camp Foundation William Camp Foundation Lucinda Samford Cannon Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Carducci Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Carriker Dr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Cetrone Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Chafin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chamberlain Michael E. Chapman Marylee Chaski Charitable Corporation Mr. and Mrs. David P. Cheney Dr. Marcella E. Childs Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whiting Chisman, III CHKD Finance Department Dr. J. Francisco Chocano Dr. Thomas Cholis Christopher Newport University Athletic Dept. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Circle of Hope Teresa C. Revelle Dr. Michelle Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Mickey B. Cleveland Nancy Collins Colonial Place Womans Club Colony Construction and Home Improvements, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Combs Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Compton Dr. John P. Conery Andrew Conklin Mr. and Mrs. George L. Consolvo Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Correll Courtesy Auto Sales Anne A. Crenshaw Sean Crill Claire D’Antonio Virginia Land Darden Dr. Bonnie J. Dattel and Mr. Thomas M. Murphy
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The Point of the Matter
or over a decade, radio DJs Chuck Doud and Mary Kathryn “WooWoo” Wood have been sharing CHKD stories on the air at 94.9 The Point. But their connection to the hospital runs much deeper than their participation for 13 years in the four-day radiothon broadcast live each fall from the CHKD lobby. “I was born and raised in Hampton Roads,” says Mary Kathryn, whose mother, Peggy Young, has supported the hospital as a member of the Alice Davis Circle of The King's Daughters since 1981. “When I was a kid, my mom was always doing something for CHKD. She held Circle meetings in our home and fundraisers at our school. Supporting CHKD is a tradition I knew I would carry on,” she says. Mary Kathryn joined a Junior Circle in middle school and is currently active in the Union of Hands Circle. Like her own mother, she is already involving her daughter Maggie in the cause. The 3-year-old recently joined her on the runway at a fashion show event to benefit CHKD. For Chuck, it was a childhood experience that initially drew him to support the hospital. “When I was a kid, my life was saved by a doctor who helped me and didn't charge my family,” he says. “I know what a difference a children’s hospital can make when families are struggling with a sick child.” Chuck’s children have followed their father’s philanthropic example. Ten-year-old Charlie and 8-year-old Theresa collect spare change as part of the radiothon’s Change Bandits and host Anthem LemonAid stands in the summer to raise money for cancer care at CHKD. “As a parent, it’s a huge comfort to know CHKD is here,” says Mary Kathryn. Maggie makes regular visits to pediatrician Kimberly Schindler at Pediatric Associates, a CHKD Medical Group practice. She has even been to CHKD’s emergency room several times over the last few years. “We hear it a lot from other parents, but when it’s your child who is sick, you understand why CHKD is so special.” Chuck’s children have also been patients at CHKD, and he believes that there are few things more important than supporting the health and wellness of children. “I’ve always cared about CHKD, but as a parent, I now have a personal investment in the hospital and a true understanding of how important CHKD is to so many families in our community.” WRITTEN BY Dawn Midgette • PHOTOGRAPHY BY Eric Lusher
“As a parent, it’s a huge comfort to know CHKD is here.” – Mary Kathryn Wood (pictured with daughter Maggie)
Chuck Doud with daughter Theresa and son Charlie.
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