2017 Spring/Summer Heartbeat Newsletter

Spring/Summer 2017

St. Louis

HEARTBEAT

Meet Emmett HE CALLED RMHC “HOME” FOR THREE MONTHS AFTER A LIFESAVING BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT

WHAT’S INSIDE Letter from the Board Chairperson Meet the Garriott Family; Frankie’s Friends Volunteer Spotlight; Volunteer Opportunities Reece Candler Gives Back 2017 Special Events Community Fundraisers Welcome to the Board; Outgoing Members New Faces; Donating Your Vehicle Wish List; Shop through Amazon Smile Memorials Tributes Caring Hearts Legacy Circle A Look Back: Robert A. Jacob Shoes News: Red Shoe Society Updates 2016 Cornerstone Society Members Major In-Kind Donors; Memorial & Tribute Bricks and Tree of Life 23-33 2016 Annual Giving Donors A New Heart for Liby 34 35-36 Family Dinner Program; Heart & Sole Award A Special Tribute; In Loving Memory and 37 Transplant Recipients Heartbits 38 2 3-4 5 6 7-8 9 10 11 12 13-14 15 16 17 18 19-21 22

OUR MISSION: To provide a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STEVE PELCH, CHAIRPERSON DEB VOGT, VICE CHAIRPERSON JEFF BARONE, TREASURER STEVE FAHRIG, SECRETARY KAREN BAER DAVE BRANDT DR. MARY MICHAELEEN CRADOCK GREG DIEKEMPER SHAWN DRYDEN CHRIS GIARLA GEORGE GIPSON, III LINCOLN GRAY ED HARMON BRIDGET HOY ANTHONY IRACE

ALICIA JETT DR. JOSEPH KAHN SIRUS KARIMI TAMI KELLER TAMMY LIVERS DEREK MARTIN JIM MOSBY DAVE SADLER KEITH SCHIELER COLLEEN SCHOENDIENST DAVE TORNETTO

RMHC ST. LOUIS STAFF DAN HARBAUGH, PRESIDENT CHERI WUERTZ, VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE FRANK COGNATA, VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT PAT NEWBY, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION JUDY SCHULER, DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS ALISON KASPAR, DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES MICHELLE BURMANN, SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE ABBY BANDELOW, EVENT MANAGER VERONICA BIVER, HOUSE MANAGER, PARK AVENUE JENIFER BRAUCKSIEKER, HOUSE MANAGER, WEST PINE COURTNEY FISCHER, MANAGER, FAMILY ROOM PROGRAM IAN LINDQUIST, HOUSE MANAGER, WEST COUNTY KATHY MCDERMOTT, DATA MANAGER KATIE NEPUTE, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER JACLYN FRENCH, ANNUAL GIVING COORDINATOR BARB JARVIS, FINANCE COORDINATOR LAUREN ST. JOHN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR CLARE BURKE, ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER, WEST PINE NICKI CASTRIANNI, ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER, WEST COUNTY CRISTA DILLINGER, COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT GINNY KAPPEL, HUMAN RESOURCES-VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT KERRY O’BRIEN, ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER, WEST PINE LIZZIE POE, ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER, PARK AVENUE LARRY PRY, DATA ASSISTANT BRITTANY RILEY, FAMILY ROOM ASSISTANT MANAGER NICKI ISLAND, RECEPTIONIST, PARK AVENUE APRIL CUSAMANO, HOUSEKEEPER, WEST PINE VICKI RUCKMAN, HOUSEKEEPER, WEST PINE JOY TATE, HOUSEKEEPEER, WEST COUNTY

A Note from our BOARD CHAIRPERSON How time flies when you’re having fun!

To the dedicated staff of RMHC, I recognize that it is not “always fun.” The hard work, the passion that you pour into your jobs and the compassion you bring to our families is truly appreciated and never forgotten. To the countless volunteers, you are the reason why this charity thrives. And to the donors, your generosity and trust make it all possible. In fact, last year RMHC raised more than $4.2 million, an annual record, not associated with a distinct capital campaign! Thank you all for your contributions of talent, time and treasure.

I hope you all take great pride in knowing that 1,545 families stayed at one of our Houses or apartments last year, for a total of 14,838 nights. In addition, in partnership with Mercy Children’s Hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we had 12,332 families find a moment of respite in one of our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. While quantifiable numbers often point to growth, momentum and success, the true measure of our impact is contained in quotes like this, which is a worthy reminder of the effect that our services have in our community and throughout the world.

“The training you give your volunteers must be excellent. We spent many hours there and witnessed many difficult situations handled wonderfully and professionally. Well done! A truly valuable service — keep it up!” — Ronald McDonald Family Room Guest Family Last year we completed the renovation of the Park Avenue House. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the facility, the invitation is always open. Besides remodeling the kitchen, extensive updates were completed to many of the bedrooms and bathrooms. We also took the opportunity to reconfigure the first floor to provide a more efficient flow of the office and House operations. Finally, we dedicated an area to recognize those who have included RMHC in their planned giving intentions through the Caring Hearts Legacy Circle. You can read more on page 16 of this newsletter, or feel free to contact Dan Harbaugh or Frank Cognata to learn more.

In February, we held our 5th Annual Cornerstone Society Appreciation Night. The Cornerstone Society was established in 2012 as a way to acknowledge our most generous donors, who have gone above and beyond in support of the RMHC St. Louis mission. What began as a group of 244 members who donated $670,000 has since grown tremendously. In 2016, 473 Cornerstone Society members donated over $1.6 million.

Finally, I am pleased to announce that this fall we will be opening our fourth Ronald McDonald Family Room in the St. Louis area and second in partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital as they expand their facility with an additional tower. Stay tuned for more information.

Thank you once again for your commitment to this wonderful organization. I look forward to seeing you throughout the remainder of this year.

Fondly,

Steve Pelch RMHC St. Louis Board Chairperson

Meghan and Cole Garriott of Bethany, Illinois, with their son, Emmett

MEET THE GARRIOTT FAMILY A long-term apartment at the Ronald McDonald House on West Pine Blvd. kept baby Emmett close to his mom when it mattered most.

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eghan and Cole Garriott welcomed their first son, Emmett, into the world on August 30, 2015, in their hometown of Bethany, Illinois. Just nine days later, they received heartbreaking news: a routine newborn screening test showed that Emmett had a rare genetic disorder called severe combined

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immunodeficiency (SCID), meaning he was born without an immune system.

Right away, Emmett was transferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Before he was three weeks old, Emmett received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant. His mother, Meghan, was his donor.

For the next three months, Meghan and Emmett called one of the long-term apartments at our West Pine Ronald McDonald House “home.” Cole stayed in Bethany during the week for work but would travel to St. Louis for weekend visits, as would Emmett’s grandparents from time to time. The long-term apartment, designed with families of immunesuppressed children in mind, offered a place where Meghan could prepare meals, get plenty of rest and make sure Emmett was protected from outside germs as he recovered from the transplant.

Since returning home in December 2015, Emmett has endured additional ER visits and hospital stays, as well as countless transfusions and infusions, but despite it all, he is a happy, energetic toddler. He and Meghan still make the occasional trip to St. Louis for doctors’ appointments, which usually include a stop, tab tops in tow, at the Ronald McDonald House on West Pine – somewhere that will always hold a special place in Meghan’s heart.

“It was his first home,” says Meghan of why RMHC still means so much to their family. “We were here for his first three months. Even though it wasn’t the best of circumstances, I was so glad it gave us that time with him.” ■

FRANKIE’S

FRIENDS

Frankie, our Chief Pawsitivity Officer and resident therapy dog, stays busy throughout our RMHC St. Louis locations and beyond!

Frankie enjoyed spending time with Erin Cullbertson, 14, whose family is staying in one of our long-term apartments while she recovers from a double lung transplant.

Above, Left: Frankie spent time with Murelle Plottner, 17, whose family frequently stays at our Park Avenue House when she travels to St. Louis for photopheresis treatments.

Above, Right: West County House volunteer, Cheri Dakich, snuggles with Frankie during her Tuesday 3-6 p.m. shift.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: NANCY ZAK Nancy Zak has been brightening the Ronald McDonald House for nearly 15 years.

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or the past 15 years, Nancy Zak has been bringing joy and smiles to the Ronald McDonald House.

Nancy began volunteering at the Park Avenue House, where she always ensured that families felt comfortable and “at home.”

In 2010, the West County Ronald McDonald House opened and was in need of volunteers.

With her experience at Park Avenue in tow, Nancy made the move to the West County House, where she continues to volunteer every other Thursday.

Whether it’s welcoming a family or helping to keep the House clean and comfortable, Nancy always goes above and beyond to make RMHC the best home-away-from-home for families.

Nancy also goes the extra mile to help our

staff and volunteers. In fact, Nancy says one of her favorite things about volunteering is getting to know her fellow volunteers and the RMHC staff.

“They are always keeping a smile on my face,” says Nancy. “You can’t find a nicer group of people.”

And our staff members feel the same way about Nancy.

“Nancy does so much around the House,” says Alison Kaspar, Director, Human Resources.

“Simply her presence at the House always brightens everyone’s day.”

At Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, we couldn’t be more grateful for Nancy. Her passion and personality truly help to make our House feel like “home.” ■

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Our volunteers make a difference in the lives of families with seriously ill children by donating their time and talent. Monthly information sessions are held for those interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities. Current opportunities are listed below. For more information, please contact Ginny Kappel at gkappel@rmhcstl.com or visit www.rmhcstl.com/volunteer.

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RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM VOLUNTEERS:

PARK AVENUE & WEST PINE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts at our St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald Family Rooms.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts throughout the week at our Park Avenue and West Pine Ronald McDonald Houses.

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CELEBRATING BY GIVING BACK Reece Candler and his family pay it forward after finding comfort and care in the Ronald McDonald Family Room.

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ike many kids his age, 14-year-old Reece that Reece and his family found comfort and care Candler has numerous fond memories in the Ronald McDonald Family Room. of watching Cardinals baseball with his dad.

“The Family Room was a comfortable However, unlike most, Reece’s environment for us during memories include watching very stressful times,” says Sara, his favorite baseball team Reece and Jack’s mom. “We “THE FAMILY just steps away from his little used the Room many times and ROOM WAS A brother’s hospital room. That’s wanted to give back,” she says.

COMFORTABLE why, earlier this year, Reece With the help of family, ENVIRONMENT FOR decided to celebrate his 8th friends and church members, US DURING VERY grade confirmation in a very Reece collected hundreds of STRESSFUL TIMES.” special way – collecting Wish much-needed items for the List items for the Ronald Family Room.

McDonald Family Room.

Because of Reece and Reece’s brother Jack, now a happy, healthy his family, countless more families, like the 11-year-old, was born with several birth defects, Candlers, will be able to find comfort and care at requiring him to undergo 10 surgeries over the a time when it matters most. Thank you for your course of several years. It was during these times generosity! ■

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2017 SPECIAL EVENTS Mark your calendar and join us for one of our annual fundraising events!

13TH ANNUAL TAB TOP PANDEMONIUM SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017

LOCATION: Ronald McDonald House, 3450 Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104 Thank you to everyone who donated aluminum tab tops and keys at this year’s Tab Top Pandemonium event, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield! Special thanks to Didion Orf Recycling for providing weigh stations and Bunge employees for volunteering and providing delicious food. This free, family-friendly event featured games, facepainting, and more. For more information about the Tab Top Program, including our 2017 collection winners, visit www.rmhcstl.com/tabtops.

32ND ANNUAL CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD/RMH GOLF TOURNAMENT & DINNER AUCTION ■ JUNE 4 & 5, 2017 LOCATION: Meadowbrook Country Club Now in its 32nd year, the Cushman & Wakefield/ RMH Golf Tournament is one of the premier golf events in St. Louis. However, you don’t have to golf to make a difference! Join us for an elegant dinner auction, or sponsor a family’s stay at RMHC. You can also represent your company with a program book ad or a hole sponsor sign along the course! For more information or to register, visit www.rmhcstl.com/golf.

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Each year, proceeds from special events contribute more than $1.2 million toward the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. For more information about our fun-filled fundraisers, or to see how you can get involved, please visit us online at www.rmhcstl.com/events.

17TH ANNUAL KIDS & CLAYS TOURNAMENT AND DINNER AUCTION ■ AUGUST 6 & 7, 2017 LOCATION: Auction - Missouri Athletic Club Downtown; Tournament - Black Hawk Valley Hunt Club Join us in celebrating the 17th Annual BENEFITING RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES Kids & Clays event, sponsored by Moneta Group! Sunday night’s dinner auction will feature exciting silent and live auction items, followed by a sporting clays tournament on Monday. Breakfast, lunch and beverages will be served throughout the day, followed by an awards ceremony. For more information or to register, visit www.rmhcstl.com/kidsandclays.

23RD ANNUAL SCRAMBLE FOR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

LOCATION: The Country Club at The Legends Sponsored by McDonald’s, this event is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, affordable tournament supporting a great cause! Foursomes will compete for prizes in morning or afternoon rounds and test their luck at several par-3 games along the course. Each player will also receive a gift bag, lunch and refreshments on the course. For more information, visit www.rmhcstl.com/scramble.

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COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS Mark your calendar for these exciting Caring Partners Program events, hosted by members of the St. Louis community and beyond! th 1 7 Annual LoneRiders Raffle Run

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Join LoneRiders Motorcycle Group for their annual Raffle Run, benefitting RMHC St. Louis!

Now in its 7th year, this motorcycle ride will begin and end at Shamrocks Pub n Grill in St. Peters, with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. The event will also feature food, drink, raffles and prizes. For more information, email LoneRidersRC@att.net.

2 RMHC Night with River City Rascals Sunday, July 23, 2017

Join us for a night with the River City Rascals at CarShield Field! $4 from each ticket purchased with the promo code RMHCSTL will be donated back to RMHC. During the game, raffle tickets will be sold for the chance to win tickets to the St. Louis Legends Game on August 19. Raffle ticket proceeds will help us keep families close!

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30th Annual IUOE Local 148 Reel 3 Help for Kids Charity Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday, September 9, 2017

The 30th Annual IUOE Local 148 Reel Help for Kids Charity Bass Fishing Tournament, benefiting RMHC St. Louis will take place on September 9, 2017 at the Lake of the Ozarks Public Beach Area #2 Marina. Don’t miss the chance to compete for cash prizes and enjoy complimentary dinner and beverages. For more information on how to register, please visit www.local148.com or facebook.com/IUOE148.

For more information about our Caring Partners Program and how you can get involved, visit www.rmhcstl.com/thirdpartyfundraisers. To see a complete list of community fundraisers, visit www. rmhcstl.com/aroundtown.

WELCOME TO THE BOARD RMHC St. Louis welcomes the following individuals to the 2017 Board of Directors: JEFF BARONE has worked in various lodging management and investment roles throughout his career. In 2016, he co-founded Lennox Capital Partners, a private lodging investment and management company. Jeff chairs the Audit Committee, is a member of the Golf Tournament Committee, and previously served on the Board for six years.

CHRIS GIARLA has been a local McDonald’s Owner/Operator since 2002, when he opened his first restaurant. Now, his company Christian Foods owns 15 McDonald’s restaurants throughout St. Charles, St. Peters and South County. Chris serves as President for the McDonald’s of Metro St. Louis Co-Op and is RMHC’s first second-generation Board member, his father having served on the Board from 1996-2001.

TAMMY LIVERS is Vice President,

Strategic Accounts, for Graybar and has more than 18 years of electrical industry experience. Tammy also serves on RMHC’s PR & Marketing Committee, as well as the Rankin University Board of Trustees. She has earned several honors in her field, including the Thomas Preston Award from the National Association of Manufacturers Representatives.

DAVID TORNETTO

founded 38th Street Financial in 2011, where he helps clients with personalized financial plans and planning for retirement.

He holds a Certificate in Retirement Planning. A longstanding volunteer, David serves on RMHC’s Golf Tournament Committee, Development Committee and currently chairs the Major Gifts/Planned Giving Committee.

DEB VOGT

joined the Board as Vice Chairperson in 2017. She is a principal with Pardoski, Vogt & Company, P.C., a certified public accounting firm.

Deb holds Certified Financial Planning and Personal Finance Specialist designations, and is a member of the St. Louis Forum and Estate Planning Council of St. Louis. She is a member of several RMHC committees and previously served on the Board for 9 years.

THANK YOU! We would like to thank our 2016 outgoing Board Members (pictured left to right): Felicia Malter, Lee Renz, Ann Bueler, Steve Holste and Brad Seabaugh, for their outstanding dedication and service to the RMHC mission over the years.

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NEW FACES Meet the newest staff members of RMHC St. Louis: VERONICA BIVER is excited to be the House Manager at Park Avenue. Veronica has a simple life philosophy: “Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.” She is excited to practice this daily at RMHC. When not working, she loves spending time with her husband and three children.

LAUREN ST. JOHN is thrilled to return to RMHC St. Louis as the Community Relations Coordinator.

Lauren previously interned for the House as the PR & Marketing Intern and has been involved with the organization ever since. In her spare time, she loves to bake, read and run.

BRITTANY RILEY is excited to step into the role of Assistant Family Room Manager.

Brittany graduated with a degree in Child Life from the University of Missouri, where she developed a passion for working with children and families in the health care setting. In Brittany’s free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family.

MORE EXCITING NEWS IAN LINDQUIST recently became House Manager of the West County Ronald McDonald House, and JACLYN FRENCH has transitioned into the role of Annual Giving Coordinator.

A NICE TAX DEDUCTION COULD BE ROLLING YOUR WAY! Are you looking to get rid of a used or unwanted vehicle? Donating it to RMHC is easy! We will arrange for someone to pick it up and sell it on your behalf, and you will receive a tax deduction for the sale value of the vehicle. Best of all, proceeds from the average vehicle donation cover the cost of a family’s one-week stay at the Ronald McDonald House. To donate your vehicle, please visit www.onecarhelpsrmhc.com or call 1-855-227-7435. For more information, call Frank Cognata, Vice President, Development, at 314-932-4148 or email fcognata@rmhcstl.com.

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OUR WISH LIST We rely on donations of these household items to provide all the comforts of home inside our three Ronald McDonald Houses and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. To donate items, please call 314-773-1100 or email info@rmhcstl.com.

Kitchen Items: Sweet/salty individually wrapped snacks, such as cookies, soups, mac ‘n’ cheese, breakfast bars, hot chocolate, trail mix, dried fruit, peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers, and candy bars Dishwasher detergent Dawn dishwashing soap Gallon-sized Ziploc bags Aluminum foil Large Tupperware containers Paper bowls Laundry Facilities: High-efficiency laundry detergent Softener sheets

Cleaning Supplies: Disinfectant spray Multipurpose cleaner Floor cleaner Hand soap SOS pads and sponges Swiffer hand duster sheets Pledge and Windex Miscellaneous: Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream and toothpaste Disposable razors Feminine products iPhones (version 4s or newer) 60-watt lightbulbs

SHOP THROUGH AMAZON SMILE Do you shop online at Amazon.com? If so, you could help support RMHC St. Louis at no cost to you, all with the click of a button.

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support RMHC St. Louis every time you shop.

Simply visit www.smile.amazon.com, log in using your existing Amazon account, and select Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis as your charity. Then start shopping! A portion of the purchase price will be donated to RMHC St. Louis at no cost to you.

After you have selected our organization, Amazon will prompt you to use AmazonSmile in the future, and you can even bookmark the link.

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MEMORIALS The following gifts were made in memory of someone special from July 1 to December 31, 2016.

Percy Joseph Albers Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Gooding Keren Allen Ms. Jodi Alfermann Ms. Trisha Alfermann Mr. William R. Barnes, Jr. Mrs. Sarah Boleach Ms. Judy Dawson Mr. Robert J. Dawson Mrs. Lauren Ferrendelli Mr. Robert Garagiola Kelly and Dan Harbaugh Mrs. Cori Hursey Ms. Ann Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Krentz Mrs. Pamela Riley Ms. Phyllis Schauffler Mrs. Carol Studer Mrs. Cynthia Wassman Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Zagar Betty Amidon Mrs. Sharon J. Gordon Michael Askuvich Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diamant Stella Aubuchon Mr. and Mrs. Ramon W. Finke Timothy Bannes Mrs. and Mr. Pamela T. Gomes Ed Barbarash Mr. and Mrs. Irving Boime Carol Barklage Ms. Marlene Carey Diane Basso Mr. David Basso Matthew Kelly Bazoian Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Frost Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wood, Jr. Aurora Bazoian Ms. Beatrice Bazoian Mimi Berin Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Sterneck Tim Bibas Mrs. Sharon J. Gordon Olivia Billings Mr. Liam M. Thurman Leeann Binder Mr. and Mrs. Ervin D. Weinmeister Harrison Binsbacher Mr. Roger Poliette Eden Bisker Ms. Jennifer Spaulding Bradley Blair Ms. Elizabeth L. Bradley Lynn Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Hartwig Robert M Bradley Ms. Elizabeth L. Bradley Judy Brasfield Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Brasfield

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John C. Braucksieker Mrs. Sharon Buckner Family of Rachel Byrne Mrs. Lorraine Decker Mr. and Mrs. John E. Evans III Gretchen Brockmann Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Brockmann Evelyn Jean Brown Dr. Peggy Holton-Hall Ty Brown Mr. Phil Luther Jena Bruntz Mr. and Mrs. Ervin D. Weinmeister Mary Ann Burdette Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Leeker Joan Burton Electrical Board of MO & IL Ms. Mary Ann A. Regan Gerry Bussen Ms. Susan Brown Charles and Jennie Butler Ms. Donna C. Rushing Sally Chenot Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Burkhardt John Michael Cimera Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cimera Sherry Clark 4R Equipment Mr. and Mrs. Milton Johnson George Clobes Mr. and Mrs. James P. Foley Frances S. Cohen Ms. Faye Brenner John K Concannon Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Byrne Audrey Zella Cornell Ms. Billie G. Landis Lucas Corte Ms. Audrey Corte James J. Crawford Mr. David L. Tornetto Liz Creech Mr. and Mrs. James E. Drenon Helen Crites Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dickerson Marge Culliton Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Byrne Katherine Daily Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Leeker Dylan & Brody Day Day Family Foundation Betty DeClue Mr. and Mrs. Dean Perry Julia E. Delker Joseph P. Vollmer and Susan Bartoni-Vollmer David Dierberg Mr. and Mrs. Calvin F. Dierberg

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Donald R. Dierker Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Walker Catherine Dillon Ms. Patsy R. Adams Katy Dillon Ms. Diane Alliiston Robert Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Donohue Peggy Drury Mrs. Jeanette Gift David Dunlap Bueler Incorporated Joseph Durkin Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pullen Andrew Durkin Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pullen Thomas A. Dykstra Mr. Samuel Alotta Ms. Gail Dierkes Mrs. Mary Dykstra Ms. Carol Hohenberger Mrs. Dorothea Holdener Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Light Mr. Conrad Snyder Ms. Jennifer Walsh Mr. Michael Wohlenhaus Mrs. Tamera Wyman Viktor Ebers Mr. Bruce Ebers Jeffry Eidleman Ms. Marilyn Reznik Chase Elmendorf Anonymous Mrs. Carol Elmendorf Mr. Joshua Landholt Ms. Grace Seed Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Tihen Breanne Erwin Ms. Debra K. Erwin Sue Evers Mrs. Barbara Sanfilippo Eddie & Marge Faron Mr. Robert B. Dillon Baby Girl Fatzinger Ms. Laura Keane M Ann Favazza Mr. and Mrs. Gary Perotti Joseph P. Vollmer and Susan Bartoni-Vollmer Bill Fitzgibbons Mr. Chip Bieber Brian Brueggemann Burris Management Mr. John Mosbacher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mudd Mr. and Mrs. James Nobbe Ms. Patricia Ross Mrs. Kathleen Rusteberg Mr. and Mrs. David Schulte Mr. Tom Smith James Kevin Foley Mr. and Mrs. James P. Foley

Mary Foreman Mr. George W. Morrow, Jr. Barbara Lynn Foshage Ms. Margaret F. Normile Rylan Foster Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Deloose Mr. and Mrs. Joe Deschepper Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Marr James Fox Ms. Laura Wright Karin Gage Ms. Margaret F. Normile Allen Garber Mr. Steve Baden Donald Gentsch Mrs. Doris Decker Chris George Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Leeker Barb Gibbons Mrs. Wilma Gittemeier Don Glaser Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Rotton Barbara F. Goldberg Ms. Constance Lohr Tom Gracia Mr. and Mrs. James E. Drenon Ralph Granger Mrs. Doris Decker Richard and Marie Graves Ms. Teri L. Graves Edward Greenberg Ms. Lisa Greenberg Parents of Ralph and Norma Jean Haag Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haag, Jr. Marcie Habbe Mr. and Mrs. R. Henry Habbe, III Dolores Hacker Mr. and Mrs. William R. Harrer Sandra Jean Hale Mrs. Marsha Powell Maureen Hanks Mrs. and Mr. Joanne Orfanos Steven Hanks Ms. Karin L. Atkins Arthur Hawthorne Ms. Diane Kafoury Nathaniel Haynes Ms. Jolene Eckelkamp Rose Jeannette Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dezort Eleanor Higley Mrs. Sharon Buckner Idelle Hirsch Ms. Carol A. Lieb Tom Hood Mr. and Mrs. Matt Vossen

Don Huber Ms. Christine Heinrich Logan Wren Hudson Mrs. Rose Hudson Connie and Norma Hudson Ms. Alexandra Babione Nick Huntley Mr. Edward Broy Christopher Hunziker Mrs. Maria Earl Mary Marjorie Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Malter Adrian Hutton Mrs. Janice McConnell Erin Elizabeh Ibendahl Mr. and Mrs. Rodney R. Ibendahl Marv Ingwell Mr. and Mrs. James E. Drenon Paige James Mr. and Mrs. Eric James Mrs. Mary Jo Sgro Marie Jauer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mihanovich Alice Joest Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Blankemeyer Diane Jones-Rubaii Mr. Timothy Bainter Bob Kapp Joseph P. Vollmer and Susan Bartoni-Vollmer Ruthann Karr Mr. and Mrs. Steven Haseltine Paige Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kleban Dorthy Kendrick Mr. John Gaal Greenbriar Hills Country Club Mrs. Kathleen Hughes Mason Contractors Association Ms. Sally McDonough Mr. and Mrs. T. William Stobbs Steven Kern Ms. Bernadette Dougherty Charles and Melba Koons Ms. Lynn D. Brengle Adam Kram Dentistry for Children and Adolescents Genevieve Lamberton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Obrecht Shawn Leven Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Fischer Sylvia Levinson Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diamant

MEMORIALS CONTINUED Richard Lindquist Ms. Jennifer Lindquist Charlene Lo Reaux Mr. and Mrs. James E. Drenon Michael Loesel Dr. and Mrs. Harry D. Burack Grace Lillian Longendyke Mr. and Mrs. Casey Cain Charles J Malloy Mr. David L. Tornetto Jeff Mauer Ms. Charlotte Abernethy Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Bandelow Mr. Chad Buder Ms. Jean Borcherding Mrs. Kathleen Garton Mr. and Mrs. John Kurland Mr. Patrick Lane Mrs. Shelly Loseman Ms. Maggie Melson Ms. Lucinda Menkhus Mr. Harry Morris Ms. Barbara Norton Ms. Joanne Parrott Mrs. Linda Richards Mrs. Theresa Tessmer Mrs. M K. Toth Richard Maurer Ms. Judith A. Maurer James McAleenan The Boeing Company Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hellmann Mr. Pirro Qirko Mr. Kermit Winslow John E. McCook Mrs. Virginia V. McCook Angelo M Merlo Marilyn Merlo Faith Abigail Miles Mr. and Mrs. David Mayberry Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Miles Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rainey Doris Mollet Ms. Miriam Pessin Jeremy Morales Ms. Pamela S. Laplant Wayvo Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cummings Betty June Murray Ms. Brenda S. Haalboom Megan Nelson Ms. Mary M. Nelson Doris Newell Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Walker Charence Nonn Ms. Mary M. Nonn Mary Nonn Ms. Mary M. Nonn Oner Onergil Mr. and Mrs. James P. Foley Richard Franklin Orr Mrs. Mary F. Roberson

Toni Oster Ms. Nancy A. Spehr and Ms. Carol Sobkow Estelle M. Ostmann Mrs. Joyce Bishop Mr. and Mrs. James V. Colombatto Ms. Joleen Cox Mr. Darrell Eichner Captain Ryan Eichner Mrs. Judy Kennedy Ms. Joyce Primeau Mrs. Karen Schaffner Mr. Henry Scherich Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Zehr Robert Palacek Mr. David L. Tornetto Giovanna Palazzo Ms. Josephine Byrne Josephine Parsons Ms. Virginia Beasley Mrs. Marsha Chism Roy Pelster Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Gooding June M. Pias Ms. Marilyn Mulder Ed Pilliken Mr. and Mrs. James E. Drenon Mary Raney Mrs. Sharon Buckner Kent Rentfro Mrs. Jane E. Aschemann James Robbins Mrs. Deanna Jester Mrs. Kathleen Reinke Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Room Program Fred Rodefeld Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haag, Jr. Raymond W. Rogers Mr. Delmar Rogers, Jr. Eric Roth Mrs. Elizabeth T. Perry Aster Rubenstein Ms. Margaret F. Normile Rose Mary Rudolph Ms. Joyce Rudolph Ed Ruhlman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Armstrong Dr. and Mrs. Harry D. Burack Timothy Ryan Mr. Patrick Horine Sandra Elaine Sander Mr. Steve Baden Vera M. Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Walker Lorraine Schankman Mrs. Ruth Hartstein Rianna Schiele Mrs. Deborah Digby-Sauer Eleanor Martha Eugenia Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Jere Brew

Carl C Schneider Mrs. Joanne R. Schneider Dick Schroeder Ms. and Mr. Susan J. Fitzgibbon Harold Schuermann Mrs. Edna Ahrens Mr. Steven Burkett Ms. Carolyn Gnaedinger Ms. Marilyn Gnaedinger Ms. April Morris Ms. June Bohnenstiehl Mr. Robert A. Brackebusch Mr. and Mrs. Bob Klos Mr. Robert Peterson Mrs. Tina Raske Mrs. Cynthia Weiss Wiese USA, Inc. Cathy Schwear Mr. and Mrs. John L. Piatt Boxie Shrum Mrs. Peggy Pearl Elliuuse Siebert Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dickerson Walter F. Sifrig Mr. David Beckel Thelma Simmons SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Betty Sims Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Brooks Richard Singer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Kahle William Smith Ms. Judy Brooks Eva Lou Smothers Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deprow Micah Soldner Mr. Alan Boester Community Unit School Dist. No. 2 Mr. Michael J. Eckert Ms. Barbara Eichholz Mr. Mike Finnegan Mr. Robert Fietsam Mrs. Kathleen Halstead Illinois Tool Works Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Jerolds Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lindquist Mr. Gene Ruehmkorff Mrs. Sandra Simpson Ms. Connie Swafford Jim Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alexander Mr. Evertt Allen Anonymous Mr. Donald Bryant Ms. Lindsey Carnfield Mr. Mark Carnfield Mr. Mark Carpani Mrs. Kenda Caulk Mr. Gary Edwards Ms. Anne Gansz Mrs. Mary Gucciardo Mr. Carl Hart

Spencer cont’d Mr. Larry Heyen Mrs. Joyce Koenig Mr. Marty McDonald Mr. James Meisenheimer III Mrs. Whitney Mullink Mr. Buck Obertino Mrs. Jane Partridge Mr. Bob Petroline Mr. Ron Pollard Ms. Eileen Rhodes Ms. Janice Thimsen Mrs. Bridget Viehweg Waggoner Equipment Rentals Jason Ryan Sramek Duncan Bahr Mr. Tom Brazill Ms. Vanessa Burke Ms. Carol Cleve Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cleve Mr. Frank J. Cognata, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Daues Mr. and Mrs. Todd DeWeese Mr. Jeremy Dobrowolski Flavor Burst Company Ms. Peggy Gay Mr. Sean T. Geoghegan Graphics Factory Mr. Stanley K. Green Kelly and Dan Harbaugh Mr. Gregory Hart Mr. Timothy Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Steve F. Holste Ms. Dana Homan Hydra Rinse, LLC/ Idea Boxx, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John Irace Kappus Company Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Kettenbach, Jr. Mr. Michael Kostic Mrs. Sandra Krajcovic Ms. Carol M. Leach Ms. Lynnae Lynch Mr. Al Meeker Ms. Dawn Mellott Mr. Gary Polglaze Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Rafuse Mr. and Mrs. James V. Saena Mrs. Beth Sedivy Ms. Susan Slazinik Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sramek Taylor Freezer of CT Taylor Sales & Service Taylor Ultimate Services, Inc. Mr. David L. Tornetto Vivian of St. Louis, Inc. Mr. Norman Williams Mrs. Bettinna Wise David Streb Ms. Carol A. Schanz Margaret Sunstrom Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Gooding

Steve Tarrant Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cummings Jayne Taylor Mrs. Lisa A. Puchalski Jeanette Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Siegfried Judy Tinberg Mr. and Mrs. Ervin D. Weinmeister Marion Toczylowski Mrs. Janice McConnell Paul Michael Tornetto Mr. David L. Tornetto Katie Tremblay Ms. Christina Len Christine Tyree Mondelez International Foundation Kathy Uhlenbrock Mr. and Mrs. James P. Foley Rachael Van Dyke Ms. Niala Boodhoo Mrs. Patricia Coolley Mr. Steve Gasparovich Mrs. Claranne Gleason Mr. Larry Gleason Mr. Robert Gleason Mr. Tim Gleason Mr. Arthur Hipple Mr. Peter Manhart Mr. Roy Plote Ms. Katie Roberts Mr. Joseph Vaclavik Mr. Jeff Voeks Mr. Donald Whitler Jerrold Vesper Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick E. Pearline Mrs. P. Diane Stone Henry VonRohr Ms. Joyce A. Gray Reyhan Sengul Washington Ms. Meghan McGuire Kilby C. Weber Gayla Kern Graham Weedman Mr. and Mrs. Cory Heiman Axel Westbrook Ms. Stephanie A. Westbrook Jeremiah Joseph White Mr. and Mrs. Lee G. Krabill Matthew Williams Mr. Lester Williams Gabrielle Wintjen Mr. and Mrs. George Wintjen Jayden Woodson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rosen Janet Zimmerly Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Walker Lily Zink Mr. and Mrs. Matt Vossen

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TRIBUTES The following gifts were made in honor of someone special from July 1 to December 31, 2016.

Jean Andrew Mr. Matthew Andrew Anonymous Aladdin Chem-Dry Mr. and Mrs. Steven N. Lohe Ezekiel Arnold Mrs. Cynthia Hayes Arst Family Laura Kaufmann Shirdi Sai Baba Mr. Gopinath Vijayakumar Aaron Vance Bailey Susan Remley Esther & Bob Banasheks’ 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Feldman Barbara Barenholtz’s 80th Birthday Ms. Marilyn Reznik Melinda Becker Family of Mark and Wendy Gellman Matthew Benzek Ms. Lona Montgomery Cathy Berges Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Daniels Steven Beshore Judge John Bodenhausen Judge John Bodenhausen Mrs. Corinne Cohen Denny Bower Mr. David Maganza Avery Brumit Mrs. Karol Brumit Lauren Campbell Nicole Kasal Stephanie/Mary Cheney Mr. Barry Brimer Ms. Hillary Haarmann Jerome A. Cohen Ms. Faye Brenner Marie Collins Ms. Angela D. Noble Anne Conness Ms. Ava B. Lynne Curtis Ms. Susan Brown Dylan & Brody Day Polytex Fibers Corp Michael DeCola Mr. Michael Chill Dianna Dimartino Ms. Elaine Fyffe Kyle Whitten Domian Ms. Sherri Lopatin Everyone Mr. Nathan Wolfe Oreon & Connie Farkas’ 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Barr

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Emerald Ferebee Kelli Hughes Treatte Males Rachel Fox Mrs. Mary Miller Robert Fruend, Sr. Mrs. Mary R. Thuss Connor Gaddy Mrs. Nancy E. Weigand Meghan Garriot Ms. Felicia Nichols Brian Gasey Ms. Monica Gasey Joannie and Joe Genne Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ferman Bill Gibson Ms. Judith E. Henke Jonah Goodman Mr. Richard Knight Ian Goold Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Goold Rosa Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Gordon Beth and Dan Green Dr. Maureen B. Riffle and Mr. John J. Riffle Christopher Griesedieck Mr. Stephen P. Rogan Mr. and Mrs. William Halliburton Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kaplan Dan Harbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Misuraca Patricia Heninger Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bell Patricia Heninger Mr. and Mrs. Byrne E. Heninger Mary Elizabeth Herries Mr. Steven Mattson Claire Heser Mr. Lucas Heser Giovanna Ainslee Hill Mrs. Sally James Amaya Hinton Ms. Mary B. Hinton Emily, Hall & Tucker Holliday Mrs. Sharon Holliday Jason Huff Ms. Cynthia Mercer Liz Isgriggs Ms. Mary Signaigo Jo Janis 100th Birthday Ms. Kathryn Easley Jill, Allen, Chris, Elise, Theresa, Addie, & Billy Palmquist Mrs. Julia Ferreira-Schank

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Evelyn Jungers Ms. Caroline Fletcher Ms. Sharon Parker Mr. Benjamin Tutschulte Ben Keathley Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Keathley Monica and Tom Keeline Mr. and Mrs. Frank Niesen III Barb Keim Ms. Diane Alliiston Lawrence Kettenbach Ms. Jessica Kettenbach Lynne Krug Ricki and Gabe Shapiro Joel Lazarow Ms. Julie Koschik Joel Lazarow Mrs. Mary Rose La-Z-Boy, Michigan Ganske Sales and Contracting LLC Mike and Lee Ann Lewman Pam Lewman George Lurz Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bloomrosen John and Marie Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Lyons John and Marie Lyons Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons Deb Lyster Arthur Ostmann General Contractor, Inc. Sarah Rose and Emma Beth Malter Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diamant Felicia M Malter Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diamant Ms. Karen Malter Monica McAmish Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Murphy Julie McCulloch Mr. Robert Heideman Margie Moon Ms. Mary Signaigo Marie B. Moore Ms. Marie E. Bolte PL Moseley Mrs. Kathleen Moseley Gavin Moyers Donna Schlemmer Cody and Brittany Mullins Mr. Matthew Schuchard Craig and Theresa Murphy Jennifer Gaither Mark & Becky Niesen Mr. and Mrs. Frank Niesen III Violet and Frank Niesen Mr. and Mrs. Frank Niesen III

Rick Ortyl Mrs. Ellen Wellen Jim & Jan Otis Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Daniels Alex Ott Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell A. Prosk Angie D’Amico Peeler Ms. Susan Bartoni-Vollmer and Mr. Joseph P. Vollmer Lisa Perman Arthur Ostmann General Contractor, Inc. Grant Peterson Ms. Krista Hulsey Betty Phillips 90th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Burkhardt James M Pinter Mr. Robert L. Wacker The Poinsettias Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Pawlowicz Deron Poniwietz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Tevlin Lily Pratt Samantha Olenik Kevin J Quigley Mr. Richard Quigley Adam Matthew Ragsdale Mrs. Lana R. Kruse Jennifer Raley Mr. Ray W. Raley Madeline Rau Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ruah Janet Redenbaugh Ms. Barbara A. Merry Charles H. Rehm Mr. and Mrs. John T. Joyce Courtney Reynolds College Ave Student Loans Elliana & Wyatt Richards Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alseth Mr. and Mrs. Donald Clement Mrs. Jessica Gallagher Mr. Sean McNeely Ms. Melissa Wilde Jacquelynn Richmond Ms. Linda Richmond Ronald McDonald House Charities® of St. Louis, Inc. Mrs. Brandi Geisler Lilia Skye Rushing Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rushing Frankie Rynes Brooke Brennan Sarah Sanderson Ms. Sarah Ottinger

Gary and Nancy Sansone Mrs. Cynthia Lampertz Jack B. Scharr Ms. Margaret G. Tebo Dr. Emily Schindler Ms. Mary Signaigo Kaitlin Schoenbeck Ms. Cheri Lange David and Connie Senften Ms. Amy Casey Steve D Short Mrs. Heather Clayton Mr. and Mrs. F. Paul Goelz Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Knoth, Sr. Bill Sleyster Ms. Sherry Sleyster James A Spier Mr. Chuck Wentz Vanessa, River & Lake Steinman P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter JF Eric Struckhoff Mr. Frederick Dressel Alexander Karl Suomela Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Bearth Erica Thurston Mr. Robert Heideman Jessie, Lindsay, & Family Uhlmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gaither Clare Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Scott The Vatterott Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Mackowiak Jane and Eugene Viscardi Ms. Amy Casey Katie Ward & Twins Ms. Lynda Jones Bennet & Brooklyn Ward Ronald McDonald House Charities Al and Eileen Weber Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Marth Eileen M. Weber Ms. Kay F. Siegrist Effie Welch Mrs. Bernadette Welch Barbara Whitehead Ms. Paula Kinney Wayne Wilms Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mihanovich Mary Zebrowski Andrea Marlow Gary Zenk Ms. Suzanne Charak

CREATING A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY A message from Frank Cognata, Vice President, Development for RMHC St. Louis

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and stories they share about you.” — SHARON ADLER

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hroughout my 30+ year career in philanthropy, I have met many people who want their lives to have a lasting impact. After working tirelessly during their lifetime — raising children, owning a home, saving for retirement — they hope to help others with the assets left behind. By including charitable giving in their estate plans, their legacies not only impact their loved ones, but also help to improve their communities for decades to come.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis depends on legacy gifts to keep families close to their seriously ill children. The Caring Hearts Legacy Circle recognizes our friends who choose to extend their generosity with a legacy gift. A hand-blown glass installation inside the foyer of our Park Avenue Ronald McDonald House features the names of each of our Caring Hearts Legacy Circle members. This beautiful art glass wall, created locally by Third Degree Glass

Factory, serves as a permanent reminder of the lifetime impact of these donors.

If you want to discuss options for including charitable giving in your estate plans, or if you wish to disclose that you have included Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis in your will or trust, please contact me, Frank Cognata, Vice President of Development, at 314-932-4148 or by email at fcognata@rmhcstl.com. ■

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A LOOK BACK:

THE IMPACT & LEGACY OF ROBERT A. JACOB truly understood the community’s need for a Ronald McDonald House. He was so passionate about providing this service to families, in fact, he was among a group of other planners that made a trip to Philadelphia to learn more about opening an RMH program from those who did it first. Under their leadership, news of the St. Louis Ronald McDonald House plans spread, and many pledged their support, including local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, groups from both Cardinal Glennon and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and even some St. Louis Cardinals football players and team-members. However, this project would prove to be an enormous undertaking and took Robert A. Jacob spoke at the Grand Opening of the first several years to come to fruition.

St. Louis Ronald McDonald House in July 1981.

Finally in July 1981, after years of planning and raising the necessary funds, the first St. Louis n 1971, St. Louis McDonald’s Owner/Operator Ronald McDonald House opened with a parade Robert A. Jacob and his wife, Joyce, welcomed down West Pine Boulevard. Robert, a founding their daughter Jeanne into the world. Soon after, Board Member and the organization’s original doctors discovered that Jeanne had a heart Treasurer, proudly spoke to all of the supporters, defect, and she underwent a repair surgery at volunteers, families and members of the media Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children in attendance. After working diligently to open (now SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s the House, he went on to serve several terms Hospital) when she was just on the Board, always staying six weeks old. The surgery, involved in the day-to-day however, was a temporary fix, operations. In addition to being and she received a second, instrumental in the establishing open-heart surgery in 1973, of our organization, Robert also when she was two years old. helped RMHC for many years to While Jeanne was receiving come by instilling in his family a lifesaving medical treatment, philosophy of giving back and Robert and Joyce met and caring for others. His daughters, bonded with other families at Jeanne Shay and Cindy Jacob, Jeanne Shay (left) and Cindy Jacob (right) at the opening of the West Pine the hospital who were facing continue to honor his legacy by long-term apartments in 2003. similar situations. generously supporting Ronald A few years later, after the McDonald House Charities of St. first Ronald McDonald House Louis as members of our Cornerstone Society. opened in Philadelphia in 1974, McDonald’s asked “Our father would be so proud to know how the Robert to spearhead efforts to establish a Ronald RMHC organization continues to grow and bless McDonald House in St. Louis from an Owner/ our community with three local Houses, Family Operator standpoint. Because of his family’s Rooms within the hospitals, and a long-term option own experience, Robert was an ideal leader who for families at West Pine,” say Jeanne and Cindy. ■

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Want to learn more about the Red Shoe Society?

ST. LOUIS

Attend one of our membership meetings throughout the year! All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour.

SHOES NEWS

•June 20 – West Pine RMH •August 15 – Social Meeting (Location TBD) •November 7 – West Pine RMH

AN UPDATE FROM BRIAN JETT, RED SHOE SOCIETY PRESIDENT The Red Shoe Society of St. Louis, RMHC’s young professionals group, enters its fifth year in operation with incredible momentum. Under the leadership of Ryan Kuryla, our first four years have seen significant growth in both revenue and membership.

2016 alone saw revenues in excess of $30,000 on just $4,000 of expenses, as well as a solid base of 70 members. To cap off his last year as RSS president, Ryan worked with RMHC staff to establish the Junior Cornerstone Society to recognize our young donors who made an outright gift of at least $100.

2017 also marks the first full rotation of Leadership Council members, as well as several Committee Chair positions. However, the transitions have gone smoothly, and we are excited to have new members embracing these leadership opportunities. In addition to these transitions, 2017 has also brought higher expectations for our group. Fortunately, we have been able to partner with many great organizations and people who are ready to assist us in achieving our goals.

As RMHC president Dan Harbaugh always says, the strength of RMHC is the people of whom it is comprised. We are optimistic that the Red Shoe Society will celebrate its fifth anniversary by once again outperforming benchmarks!

4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party ■ May 6, 2017 Presented by Thank you to those who joined the Red Shoe Society for its annual Derby-watching party, sponsored

by Rent-N-Roll! This fun-filled event took place at Kingside Diner and featured appetizers, drinks, raffles and more, with proceeds benefiting RMHC St. Louis.

For more information about the Red Shoe Society, including a list of upcoming events, visit us online at www.rmhcstl.com/redshoesociety.

In 2016, the following individuals became Founding Members of the

Michael & Jen Bahr Abby Bandelow Steven Carrico Christine Cosman Ashley Diaz Crista Dillinger Jaime Fann Jaclyn French Brian & Alicia Jett Aarthi Krishnamurthy Ryan & Emily Kuryla

Meghan Kuryla Ryan & Nina Murphy Jordan & Katie Nepute Eric & Kristen Pierson Maura Rafuse Kyle & Kristie Ream Philip Saettele Danielle Spencer Emily Westerholt Carolina Wong Rob & Lisa Woodward

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OUR FRIENDS. OUR PARTNERS. OUR FOUNDATION.

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e would like to thank our 2016 Cornerstone Society members for their generosity and dedication to our mission. Last year marked the 5th Anniversary of our Cornerstone Society, which recognizes individuals, organizations and corporations that give an unrestricted donation of $1,000 or more to RMHC St. Louis. In 2016, Cornerstone Society members’ donations totaled nearly $1.6 million, which accounts for more than a third of our operating budget. For more information about the Cornerstone Society, please call Jaclyn French, Annual Giving Coordinator, at 314-932-4146.

On February 22, 2017, we hosted a Cornerstone Society 5th Anniversary Celebration at the Palladium - St. Louis. This elegant evening honored our 2016 donors, as well as our Five-Year Founding Members, who have been continous members of the Cornerstone Society since its inception in 2012. A short program recognized Cushman & Wakefield, the employees of Citi, and Larry and Sharon Carrico with awards for their outstanding commitment and generosity to RMHC St. Louis. We would also like to thank our incredible sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, Mercy Kids, that helped underwrite this event.

HEART OF LOVE $25,000+ Ameren Missouri ♥ American Direct Marketing Resources, LLC ♥ ♥ The Butler Family Foundation Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank Trustee Edward Jones Emerson ♥ Friends of RMHC Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tri-State Co-op Ronald McDonald House Charities

HEART OF COURAGE $20,000-$24,999 Friends of RMHC Donald H. and Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation Mercy Kids ♥

HEART OF HEALING $15,000-$19,999

Top Left: Scott Bazoian, Jan Mueller, Danielle Grubbs, Mary Mosby and RMHC St. Louis Board Member Jim Mosby; Above: RMHC St. Louis Board Members Keith Schieler and Dr. Joseph Kahn; Bottom Left: Jim and Karen Grillo of Cushman & Wakefield.

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Mr. Demetrick M. Coleman ♥ Mr. Anthony W. Irace ♥ K-Meier Roof Systems, Inc./Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schrautemeier ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Kohlberg ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schuette ♥ Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Cornerstone Society Founding Members are denoted in bold. Five-Year Founding Members have a heart symbol next to their name(s).

HEART OF COMPASSION ■ $10,000-$14,999 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Carrico ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Ed Criswell Mr. and Mrs. Mike DeCola ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Diekemper ♥ Friends of RMHC First Community Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Flagg Haberberger Mechanical Contractors ♥ ♥ ♥

Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Hartwig ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Jon Knauss ♥ Mr. and Mrs. David W. May Mr. and Mrs. John Meara ♥ Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Micheletto MKL Foundation, Inc. ♥ O.K. Fasteners ♥ Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Potter Mr. and Mrs. Jim Regna

SKC Enterprises, Inc. Employee Program Mr. James G. Souers ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sramek ♥ St. Louis Lodge No. 5 IOOF Robertson Benevolent Fund ♥ Paul and Patricia Taylor Family Foundation

HEART OF HOPE ■ $5,000-$9,999 The Matthew and Andrew Akin Foundation Friends of RMHC Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Argent Capital Management, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Stuart L. Block ♥ Blues for Kids Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Burnes ♥ SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Coca-Cola USA Mr. Frank J. Cognata, Jr. ♥ Coldwell Banker Gundaker Foundation Community Health Charities of Kansas & Missouri ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Gary G. Deeken ♥

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dowling ♥ Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company ♥ Enterprise Holdings Foundation ♥ ESCO Technologies, Inc. ♥ Mrs. Barbara A. Farrel Graybar Foundation Hacros Chemicals, Inc Kelly and Dan Harbaugh ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Steve F. Holste ♥ Mr. and Mrs. John Irace ♥ John Bender, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Kukla ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn L. Lefkowitz ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. McCoy ♥ Moneta Charitable Foundation

Monsanto ♥ Monsanto Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Moskoff ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Myers ♥ P & A Drywall Mr. John Pantanella Mr. and Mrs. James Pavelec ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas G. Pelligreen Herman T. & Phenie R. Pott Foundation ♥ Ms. Mimi Ravarino Dr. Maureen B. Riffle and Mr. John J. Riffle ♥ Rothman Furniture Stores, Inc. Mr. Louis A. Russo ♥ Mr. and Mrs. David C. Sadler ♥ Albert Schoendienst ♥

Mr. Brandon Scott ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Brad S. Seabaugh, Sr. ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shay ♥ Mr. David P. Skarie and Ms. Laurie J. Hoff ♥ SKC Enterprises, Inc. ♥ St. Louis Children’s Hospital St. Louis Italian Invitational Golf Tournament for Charities St. Louis Lodge No. 5, IOOF St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer ♥ Mr. William P. Thompson US Bank Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Van De Riet, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Wegman ♥ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Ms. Barbara Whitehead and Mr. James A. Spence ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Wies

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kohlberg Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lears ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Erik K. Lescher ♥ Mr. Robert J. Lieber ♥ Mr. and Mrs. John Londoff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Malter ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McCurdy Mid America Communication Technology Users Association Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Miles ♥ Mr. and Mrs. James Mosby ♥ Northwestern Mutual Packaging Concepts, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Pelch ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Pfister Plaza Motors Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 Mr. Ray W. Raley Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rosen Royal Banks of Missouri ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Schuler ♥ Scottrade Security Traders Association of St. Louis

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Sheehan The Shepherd Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steve D. Short Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sifrig ♥ Simons and Cordes at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Eric Slusser Spectra Painting, Inc. Mr. Brian Steiner TCG Services, LLC Mr. David L. Tornetto ♥ UMB Bank Ms. Deborah M. Vogt ♥ Friends of RMHC ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Weible West County Endodontics ♥ Ms. Denise Wool ♥ World Wide Technology Mr. and Mrs. Marc Wright ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Wuertz ♥

HEART OF COMFORT ■ $2,500-$4,999 Alan Green 4-Chesed Fund Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Altmann ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Denis Backer Bank of America Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Barone ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bazoian ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Beaty ♥ The Boeing Company Mr. Wayne R. Brinkman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bueler ♥ Central Trust and Investment Company Didion-Orf Recycling, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Distefano ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Norm Eaker Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Edwards Emerson Hermetic Motor Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Fahrig ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Fritz ♥ Mr. Sean T. Geoghegan ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Dave J. Giarla ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Dain Giesie Mr. and Mrs. George Gipson, III ♥

Graybar Electric Mr. Bradley Green Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Grimes Growe Eisen Karlen Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Growe Mr. and Mrs. Mark Haberberger ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haberberger Mr. Mark S. Hadfield Mr. and Mrs. Steve W. Hays, Sr. ♥ HBM Holdings Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Hillmeyer ♥ Mrs. Bridget Hoy InFaith Community Foundation/ The Patricia A. Healey Fund ♥ Mr. and Mrs. David W. Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Iovaldi ISC Contracting Ms. Cynthia J. Jacob ♥ Mrs. Patricia M. Jankowski Dr. Joseph A. Kahn ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Sirus Karimi Mr. and Mrs. Mike T. Klak Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Kohl ♥

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HEART OF THE HOME ■ $1,000 - $2,499 Ms. Serena Adams Mr. Christopher C. Adelmann Mr. and Mrs. Gary Agne Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Ahlheim Dr. and Mrs. Jorge Alegre ♥ Allglass Window Cleaning Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi Eta Nu Chapter Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold Astellas US LLC Mr. William H. Ayers Mr. Darran Ayres Mr. Brian Bader Mr. and Mrs. Chris Baer Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Barnes Mr. and Mrs. William Barta Mr. and Mrs. George Baskin Mr. and Mrs. John Beaver Mr. and Mrs. Steven Beshore Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Blankemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Marty Blaylock Mr. and Mrs. Les Block ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Jamison E. Bloebaum Mr. John Boyce Mr. and Mrs. David R. Brandt Brendan’s Buddies Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Brennan ♥ Ms. Betty Brittain ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Burkhardt ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burris ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burton Mr. and Mrs. Chris C. Busch Caleres Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Chabot Ms. Suzanne Charak The Chod Family Foundation ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Mike Christopher Mr. Henry G. Coen College Ave Student Loans Concord Village Lions Community Services Foundation, Inc. Dr. Mary M. Cradock and Mr. Stuart Yancey Ms. Christine A. Crain D&L Painting And Drywall, LLC Mr. Dan Dalpini Mr. Gary L. Davis Mr. Stephen Dawson Day Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Art DeGuire ♥ Mr. and Mrs. William K. Delabar Mr. Mozell Deloch Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Demulling Mr. Jerrod Deneke Mr. and Mrs. Gene M. Diederich Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Douglass Drury Development Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Dryden Mrs. Tanya Duggan Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dunajcik ♥ EHFS Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eilbott Mr. and Mrs. Greg Eilerman Ms. Jessie Eisenmann Mr. and Mrs. David J. Elhoffer ♥ Mrs. Carol Elmendorf Mr. and Mrs. John E. Evans III Friend of RMHC Mr. and Mrs. James W. Finger II ♥ Flower & Fendler, Inc. Mr. Michael J. Foster ♥ Francis Howell School District Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Frangella

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Fraternal Order of Eagles #10055 Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gast ♥ Gateway Chiropractic Gershman Foundation ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Chris Giarla Mr. and Mrs. Milton G. Goldenberg Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gowin Mr. Lincoln K. Gray ♥ Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation Ms. Sara Gregerson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Guadagnoli Guarantee Electrical Co. Mr. Robert Guehne Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Guffey ♥ Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gunther Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haag, Jr. Ms. Brenda S. Haalboom ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hannah Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hannon Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Harmon Mrs. Juanita L. Hartwig ♥ Mr. Matthew Hastings Hautly Cheese Co. Hawkins Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heeger ♥ Heffernan Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hehmeyer ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heltibrand Mr. and Mrs. Craig Herron Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hessel Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hilton Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hoffmann Mr. and Mrs. Greg Holthouse Mr. and Mrs. Keith R. Hosto Mr. Joseph Intagliata Mr. and Ms. Russell Isaak Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jett JM Family Enterprises ♥ John Fabick Tractor Co. ♥ Ms. Susie O. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnston Ms. Linda Jones Ms. Nancy F. Kalishman Mr. and Mrs. David Kaltenrieder Kaplan Lumber Company Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Kelly ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kilker Ms. Denise M. King and Mr. Robert M. Mullen Kiwanis Club of Hampton Midtown ♥ Mr. and Mrs. James H. Klocke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Koenig Mr. Rich Kopp KPMG LLP Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Kuryla Ms. Kimberly M. Kutis Mr. Mike Lamartina Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lauer Mr. and Mrs. Bob Leonard ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Ian Lindquist ♥ Mr. Keith Linnenbringer Mr. and Mrs. Logan Livers Lord of Life Lutheran Church Mr. Jeff Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Brock M. Lutz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Lux ♥ Mr. and Mrs. David Macke Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. John Malloy ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Derek L. Martin ♥ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Matejcic ♥

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Mr. and Mrs. Jim L. Mather ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Randy Mathews ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mauger ♥ Ms. Judith A. Maurer Mr. Andrew Mayer Mrs. Peg McBride Mrs. Virginia V. McCook Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McDermott Dr. and Mrs. Douglas McDonald Mr. Tim McLain Ms. Cindy McMahan Mr. and Mrs. Ryan McMasters ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Medelberg Mr. Frank Meier Mr. and Mrs. Bob Menendez Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Meyer ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Chris Meyerpeter Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Michalak Midwest Equipment Company Keiko and George Miller Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Moellenhoff Mr. and Mrs.William L. Moench, Jr. ♥ Ms. Donna Moog and Mr. Leonard Landsbaum Mr. and Mrs. Dan Moll Moore Computing, LLP Mr. and Mrs. James W. Moore ♥ Mr. and Mrs. John Moskoff Mr. and Mrs. John Mountain ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Dean P. Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Bill Murphy Nidec Motor Corporation Commercial Motors Mr. and Mrs. John D. O’Hara Opus Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Orlet Mr. Richard Palank Dr. and Mrs. George A. Paletta, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Peck Performance Management Group Phillips 66 Ms. Robyn Pilliod ♥ Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pinter Mr. Sanford J. Poger ♥ Dr. Linda Proctor and Mr. Mark Proctor Mr. Rick Proctor Mr. Larry D. Pry Quality Solutions, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Rafuse ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rawlings Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Rea Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Reeg Mrs. Barbara C. Regnell Mr. and Mrs. Lee K. Renz ♥ Mr. Jeff Ribaudo Mr. and Mrs. Kent Richardson Mrs. Paula Richter ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Don Roberts Rockwood R-6 School District Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Rohlman ♥ Dr. and Mrs. Darryl Ross Mr. and Mrs. Shawn P. Rowan ♥ Mr. and Ms. Peter Roy RubinBrown LLP Mr. and Mrs. John M. Saguto Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Saks Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sander Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sansone, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom W. Santel Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saur Mr. and Mrs. John Schicker Mr. William Schicker Mrs. Barbara A. Schieler Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schieler ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Don Schlapprizzi

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Schlichter ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Schmid ♥ Ms. Colleen Schoendienst ♥ Mr. John W. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Schurig ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Sciaroni Mr. Scott Seggi Mr. and Mrs. Keith Shannon ♥ The Shaughnessy Family Foundation Mrs. and Mr. Alison T. Sheehan Sidener Foundation Sielfleisch Roofing, Inc. ♥ Simpson Materials Company, LLC The Slider House Mr. Matthew J. Smith ♥ Mr. and Mrs. John R. Sondag Mr. Wally Sparks Ms. Nancy A. Spehr and Ms. Carol Sobkow St Johns United Church Of Christ St. Isidore Parish St. Louis Pre-Sort, Inc. Mr. Michael Staenberg Stanley Ray Brannan Memorial Benefit Ms. Karen Stern Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stewart Mr. and Mrs. David J. Stockman Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Stokes The Stonebright Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stroble Mr. Tom Strunk Lisa and George Suggs Mr. and Mrs. Kirk P. Syberg ♥ Taylor Company Tegeler Foundation Third Degree Glass Factory Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John M. Thorman ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Tihen Mr. and Mrs. Brian Travers Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ungles Ms. Carla J. Valenti ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Randy Valleroy ♥ Ms. Judy Van Dyke ♥ Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc. Village Green Mrs. Mary Ann Virant Mr. David Voloto Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Mike Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Warmann Mr. and Mrs. Breck R. Washam Mr. Dan Waters Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Weaver ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Glen Weeks ♥ Ms. Martha M. Weis Mr. and Mrs. James J. Welch ♥ Westport Pharmaceuticals Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Whelan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Wiese ♥ Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wiethuchter Mr. and Mrs. Bryan B. Willert Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wist Mr. Charles W. Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Rick Wright Mr. and Mrs. Neal J. Wunderlich Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ziemianski Zumwalt Corporation

MAJOR IN-KIND DONORS The following organizations and corporations made gifts in-kind valued at $1,000 or more to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis between January 1 and December 31, 2016.

A-1 Sign Anheuser-Busch Bissinger’s Fine Confections Brouton Stroube Bunge The Coca-Cola Company DuPont Company Dynamic Vending, Inc. Ecolab Gabriel Group Georgia-Pacific Golden State Foods

Home2 Suites - Forest Park ISC Contracting InSinkErator JS Express Inc. Landmark Sign Company La-Z-Boy Lodging Hospitality Management McDonald’s Metro Lighting Microsoft, Inc. Midwest Valve & Controls, Inc.

Nolan Office Interiors Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis Piccione Pastry Prairie Farms Dairy Prolific LLC Ronnoco Coffee Rothman Furniture Stores, Inc. Rottler Christmas Lights & More Schaefer’s Hobby Shop, Inc. Seeger Toyota Southwest Airlines

St. Clair Rexall Drug Co. Table Sixteen Productions Thirty-One Tri Rinse Troy Flower Shop Two Men and a Truck Winchester Woodard Cleaning & Restoration

MEMORIAL & TRIBUTE BRICKS The following bricks were installed from September 2016 to February 2017 in memory or honor of someone special.

In Loving Memory of Rachael Van Dyke

In Loving Memory of Amelia Moffett

In Loving Memory of Anna-Mae Gene Vega

In Loving Memory of Keagan Aurelio Ortiz

In Loving Memory of Nah-Jeel Jose Johnson

In Loving Memory of Jackson Bentley Gilmore

In Loving Memory of Kyle Joseph Lee Simmons In Loving Memory of Stephen Hempstead In Loving Memory of Kassiebeth Kyra Fitzwater In Loving Memory of Samaria Lee Parker

In Loving Memory of Tyrus King Edmondson Maplewood Lions Club PDG Lion Sam Murabito 05/21/1927 to 09/03/2016 Maplewood Lions Club Lion Mark E Gillam 03/06/1957 to 11/24/2016

Darrin Hosfeld DOB 10/13/2001 DOT 6/15/2016 Lung Transplant In Honor of Sheriff Murphy’s Retirement.

Thanks for all you do for St. Louis.

Harrison Zachary Binsbacher Our Precious Baby

TREE OF LIFE The following leaf on our Tree of Life was recently installed in memory of someone special.

In our hearts forever Kyia Grace Lee Daniels 7/13/15 to 9/6/15

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS The following individuals, organizations and corporations made a financial contribution of $50 or more to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis between January 1 and December 31, 2016.

126 ARW Top Three 38th Street Financial Mr. Joseph Abascal Ms. Angela K. Abfall Mr. and Mrs. John Ackermann Ms. Melinda Ackerson Mrs. Amanda Adams Mr. Charlie Adams Ms. Cynthia Adams Ms. Melinda J. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Adams Mr. Kendall Addison Ms. Nicole Addison Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ade Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Adolph Aetna Foundation Mr. Alan Agathen Mr. and Mrs. Kent D. Agne Francis H. Agnew, CM Ms. Nancy Agnew Ms. Barbara Ahrens Ms. Katie Ahring Mr. Gerard Aiello Mr. and Mrs. Alan Akerson Aladdin Chem-Dry Mr. John Albert Ms. Rosemary Albert Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Albright Mr. David Alcorn Mr. Gene Alexander Ms. Linda Alexander Mr. Joseph Alexandre All Surface Flooring LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Allanach Mr. Joseph Allen Mrs. June Allison Allstate Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Marc H. Alper Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Alstadt Mr. Robert Alt Altered Grounds Outdoor Solutions, LLC Mr. Martin L. Altman and Ms. Carolyn A. McKeone Mrs. Dorothy Altmann Ms. Bonnie Altrudo Mr. Ralph Amado AmazonSmile Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Larry Amen American Legion Auxiliary No. 186 Ameriprise Financial Dr. M. Amjad Mr. James D. Anderson

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Ms. Kimberly Anderson Mrs. Mary Lou Anderson Ms. Somer Anderson Ms. Joan Andreotta Ms. Julie Andrews Mrs. and Mr. Ruth Andris Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Angelbeck Ms. Karie Angell Ms. Pat Anghilante Anheuser Busch Matching Gifts Anna Chapter 1181 Women of The Moose Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Anstey Answerman Home Inspection Architectural Systems, Inc. Argo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Arman Mr. and Mrs. David A. Armbruster Mr. Doug Armstrong Ms. Laura Arnold Ms. Nancy Arnold Mr. Steve Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Arnoldy Mrs. Jane E. Aschemann Ms. Irene Aschinger Ms. Tina Asher Mrs. Connie J. Asselmeier Mr. Robert Astroth Ms. Christina Attwood Mr. Tom G. Auffenberg Ms. Alice D. August Mr. Craig Ault Mr. and Mrs. David E. Austin Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Avala Marketing Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Axford Mr. and Mrs. Rick Baalman Ms. Sue Backs Bact Equipment ,Inc. Ms. Carol Bacus Mr. and Mrs. Frank Badami Ms. Amy Bade Mr. James Baechle Mr. David Baer Mr. Robert Baer Mr. and Mrs. C Bagley Mr. and Mrs. James K. Bahlinger, CCM Ms. Dorothy Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Bailey

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Mr. Stanley Bailey Ms. Mary Baisch Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baker Mrs. Emilie Baker Mr. Newell A. Baker Ms. Julia Bakewell Mr. and Mrs. Krishna Bala Ms. Lindsay Baldock Mr. Steve Ball Mr. Donny Ballard Ms. Pamela Ballard Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ballard Mr. William Balmer Ms. Karen Balog Ms. Martha Balsarotti Mr. Daniel Balzer Ms. Abby Bandelow Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Bandelow Mr. William A. Bandle Mr. and Mrs. Brandon E. Bandlow Ms. Cindy Banta Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barach Ms. Joanne Barclay Mr. John Barnerd Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Barnes, Jr. Mr. Paul Barnes Mr. and Ms. Jerry M. Barney Ms. Mary Barnum Ms. Laura Barrett Mr. Laurel Barron Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Barron Mrs. Betty Barstad Mr. John T. Barthold Ms. Kathleen Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barton Joseph P. Vollmer and Susan Bartoni-Vollmer Mr. Michael Basch Mr. Matthew Basler Mr. David Basso Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Bastian Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Bateman Ms. Darlene Bates Mr. George Bates Mr. Martin Bathe Mr. Jeffrey Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Bauer Mr. Bryan Baugher Mrs. Laura Baum Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Baumgarten Mr. Edward T. Baur Mr. and Mrs. Rick Baur

Ms. Carol Baxter Mr. and Ms. Ronald E. Bay Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Bayer Ms. Rhonda Beane Ms. Jacqueline Beasley Mr. and Mrs. David Becher Ms. Dawn Becher Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Becherer Mr. Charles A. Beck Mr. Edward E. Beck, Jr. Mr. Everett Beck Mr. Joe Beck Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beck Mr. David Beckel Mr. James M. Becker Ms. Mary Becker Mrs. Mary Lou Becker Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Becker Mrs. Melissa Beckering Mr. Thomas Beckerle Mr. Bob Beckmann Mr. Mark Beckwith Mrs. and Mr. Laura Begley Ms. Peggy Behnen Ms. Audrey Behr Mr. William J. Behr Mr. and Mrs. Larry Behymer, Jr. Mr. Dan Beilman Mr. Michael Beilsmith Dr. and Mrs. Joe E. Belew Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bell Andrew and Renee Bell Ms. Jeanne M. Belle Ms. Helen Bellville Ms. Judith Belshe Mr. Nathan Belt Mr. and Mrs. John Bender Ms. Amy Bender-Levy Ms. Barbara Benefield Ms. Mary Beth Benes Ms. Jeanette Benhoff Mrs. Debbie Bennett Mr. Larry Bennett Mr. Ross Bennett Ms. Ruth Bennett Mr. Thomas Bennett Mr. Keith Bennington Ms. Kathleen Benoist Ms. Nancy W. Benson Mr. Thomas L. Benson III Mr. Daniel Berg Ms. Ramona Berger Ms. Todd Bergfeld Ms. Nancy Bergmann Ms. Donna Berlekamp Mr. and Mrs. Bob Berndt Ms. Bernice Bernthal

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Berra Mr. Roger Berry Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bertocchini Ms. Sandra Bertolino Mr. and Mrs. Rico Bertucci Mr. Steve Beshore Ms. Anne Besmer Mr. Sean C. Beste Bethalto United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. Craig Betz Mr. Dennis Beutler Ms. Mary Bevolo Ms. Rosemary Beyer Mrs. Baldev Bhatia Bible Tabernacle Church, Inc. Mrs. June R. Bierman Mr. Byron Bievenue Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Bigard Ms. Annette Bigham Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bigogno Ms. Katherine Bingley Mr. Geoff Birger Ms. Dorothy Biritz Mr. Kenneth Birk Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Bischoff Mr. Paul Biver Ms. Rhonda Biver Mrs. Amanda Bjornson Ms. Jill Black Mr. Carl Blackwell, Jr. Mr. Brandon M. Blakey and Ms. Anne Grossmann Mr. Fred Blank Ms. Rita Blanke Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blankenship Ms. Beatrice Blazek Mr. and Mrs. Morey A. Blinder Mr. Lloyd Bliss Mr. William Bliss Ms. Pat Block Ms. Onedia Boatwright Ms. Mary Bobbitt Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Bockerstett Donna and Kenneth Bodart Judge John Bodenhausen Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boehm Ms. Marion Boehm Mr. Harry Boenker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Boeschen

Ms. Jeanice Boettler Ms. Maggie Boggs Mrs. Lee Bohm Mr. and Mrs. Irving Boime Mr. and Mrs. John P. Boka Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bokermann Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boland Mr. and Mrs. James E. Boles Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Boll Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Bollinger Mr. and Mrs. William C. Bollinger Ms. Janet S. Bollman Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Bolte Ms. Marie E. Bolte Ms. Kathleen Bone Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Bonin Mrs. Lynn Bonney Ms. Linda Booher Mr. and Mrs. Robert Born Mr. Douglas Boschert Ms. Pamela Bosma Ms. Yvette Bosma Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Bosse Mr. Richard Bothe Mr. Pete Bottchen Mrs. Joan Botwinick Mrs. Kathy Bourbon Ms. Tracy Bowler Ms. Maria P. Bowman Ms. Patricia A. Bowolak Mr. and Mrs. Stuart B. Boxerman Ms. Beth Boyd Mr. and Mrs. John W. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brace Mr. Siobhan Brace Ms. Elizabeth L. Bradley Mr. William Bradley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Braidwood Ms. Alice T. Brammeier Mr. Larry Brandenberg Ms. Susan J. Brasel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Braun Ms. Debbie Braunstein Ms. Pam Bray Mr. Timothy A. Breen Mrs. Charlotte Breidert Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Breiten Ms. Alice Breneman Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Brenker Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Brennan Mr. Gerald J. Brennan Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brennan Ms. Karen Brennan Mr. Kevin J. Brennan Mr. Jason Brenton

Ms. Sandy Brewer Ms. Doris Bridegan Ms. Maria Briggs Ms. Val Bring Ms. Susan Brinker Mr. Randy Brinkman Mr. and Mrs. John P. Britt Ms. Sandra Britt Ms. Rose Britton Mr. Kyle Brocato Mr. Edward W. Brockhaus Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brockman Ms. Jeanette Broeckling Ms. Mary Ann Broemmelsick Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brokaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Brooks Ms. Donna Broome Ms. Megan Bross Mr. Robert Brossette Ms. Jean Brouillette Ms. Mary Broun Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Broun Mr. and Mrs. Perry J. Browder Ms. Bernice Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dawsey Brown Mr. and Mrs. Frederic E. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Brown Ms. Jean Brown Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Brown Mr. Josh Brown Mr. Keith Brown Mrs. Maria D. C. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Morton L. Brown, Jr. Ms. Pat Brown Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Brown Ms. Susan Brown Mr. Ian Broz Ms. Barbara Bruce Ms. Jean Brumback Mr. Howard Brune Ms. Cynthia Bryan Ms. Keysh Bryant Mr. Rob Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Brzezinski Ms. Debbie Buchanan Mr. Wayne Buck Mr. David Buckles Ms. Mary Buckley Ms. Mary Buckley Mr. Chad Buder Ms. Mary K. Buehne Bueler Incorporated Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Buescher, Jr. Ms. Karen Buettner Mr. Paul A. Buhr Mr. Robert Buhs

Ms. Jamie Bukovak Ms. Kathy Bull Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bumb Ms. Kelly Burch Mr. Randy Burch Mr. Neil Burge Mr. Patrick Burke Mr. Ron Burlison Ms. Michelle I. Burmann Ms. Lenore C. Burns Mr. Michael Burns Mr. Mike Burns Ms. Norma Burns Mr. Derek Burr Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Burroughs Mrs. Patricia A. Burrows Ms. Bonnie Burton Mr. Leon Burton Busey Bank Ms. Martha Busse Mr. Craig Bussen Mr. James Butler Mrs. Kristin Butler Ms. Virginia Byford Mr. Robert Byland Ms. Josephine Byrne Family of Rachel Byrne Ms. Susan Byrne Ms. Dora Cabrera Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Cagney Ms. Carol Cahalin Ms. Bonny Cain Ms. Dellavan Cain Mr. Denny K. Cain Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Calcaterra Callaway Golf Foundation Ms. Mary Caminiti Mr. and Mrs. Bill Campbell Mr. Christopher Campbell Ms. Connie Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Chris Canapa Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Canning Ms. Cindy Cannon Ms. Patricia Cannon Mr. Robert L. Cannon Capitol One Rewards Ms. Anna Capkovic Mr. Ronald Carel Mr. Frederic Carlson Ms. Sharron Carlson Ms. Shauna Carney Mr. and Mrs. Dean Carrol Ms. Helen Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Steve Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carron Mr. Earl Carrow Mrs. Letah H. Carruthers Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Carson Ms. Denyabrielle Carter Ms. Maria T. Caruso Mrs. Amanda Cary

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Cary Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Case, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Casey Ms. Maureen Casey Ms. Helen Casteel Dr. and Mrs. Carmen F. Castellano Ms. Nicole Castrianni Ms. Kimberly Cates Ms. Gayle Cattau CBC Electronics, Inc. Cement Masons Union Local 527 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Challis Ms. Patricia Champion Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Chapman Mr. Richard M. Charow Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Chase Mr. John Cheatham Mr. John Cheatham Mr. Richard W. Chenault Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Chestnas Ms. Toni Choate Mr. Alvena Chrismer Ms. Bobbie Christopher Ms. Kathy Church Ms. Mary Ann Cicero Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Cigno Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cimera Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cini City Lighting Products Company Ms. Karen J. Clanahan Mr. Brian E. Clark Mr. Gerold Clark Ms. Judith Clark Mr. and Mrs. Preston Clark Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Claunch Mr. and Mrs. Jason N. Clayton Mrs. Barbara Clements Mr. and Mrs. Randy Clements Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Clerc Ms. Catherine A. Cline Mrs. Judith Club Ms. Eunice Cluny CMG, Inc. Mr. Roy Cobb Mr. Donald Cobin Ms. Charles Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Hanley D. Cohn Ms. Cheryl Cole Mr. Clark Cole Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Coleman Ms. Susan Coleman Mr. Keith Colley Mr. and Ms. Robert W. Collins Ms. Olivia Combest

Commercial Roofing Solutions, LLC Mr. William D. Compton Ms. Mary Conley Ms. Betty Connor Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Conrad Mr. Pat Conrad Ms. Patricia M. Conway Ms. Eileen Cook Ms. Grace Cook Mr. Jeffrey Cook Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Cooke Ms. Patricia E. Coppinger Mrs. Elaine Corcoran Ms. Denise Corio Ms. Patricia Corkery Mr. and Mrs. John Corn Ms. Mary Corners Mr. and Mrs. Stan Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Attilio Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs. James Costabilo Mr. and Mrs. Bob Costas Mr. Michael Costello Mr. Chris Cottrell Mr. Phillip Couch Ms. Kelly Coughlin Mr. and Mr. Thomas Coughlin Covenant Food Marketing Ms. Patricia Cowan Ms. Beverly Cowell Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cowgill Mr. Norman R. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Cox, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Cracchiola Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cradick III Ms. Violet Craig Ms. Tammy M. Craley Mr. Donald Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cranmer Ms. Traci Cranor Mr. Michael Crawford Ms. Laurie Crecelius Mr. Douglas Cremeens Mr. Robert Cretin Creve Coeur Police Dept Mr. Warren W. Creydt Mr. Keith Criblez Ms. Marlene Crivello Ms. Ann Croghan Ms. Lois W. Cromwell Mr. Brad Cross Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Cross Ms. Phyllis Cross Ms. Barbara Crouse Mr. Clemie Crow Ms. Darlene Crow Mr. Clarence Crowder Mrs. Debbie Crowell Mr. Thomas S. Crum Ms. Mary Cruse Ms. Karla Culbertson

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2016 ANNUAL GIVING DONORS CONTINUED Ms. Debbie Cullen Ms. Rayanne Cupps Mr. and Ms. Alex Curcuru Mr. Calvin L. Currinder Ms. April Cusamano Cushman & Wakefield Ms. Shannon Cutler Ms. Vicki CuttingThompson D&L Painting and Drywall, LLC - Employees D. Angle Roofing Ms. Pamala Dacey Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Daft Ms. Roberta Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dallavis Ms. Tina Dalpiaz Mr. Kevin A. Daly Ms. Mary Dambacher Ms. Diana Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Daniels Mr. Don Dankel Ms. Mildred E. Dattilo Ms. Jan L. Davenport Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davinroy Mrs. Janet Davinroy Ms. Betty Davis Mr. Ellis Davis Ms. Jennifer Davis Mr. Norman L. Davis Ms. Portertena Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Davis Mr. Thomas Davis Ms. Virginia Davis Ms. Marian Dawson Ms. Parul Dayal Ms. Christine Dean Ms. Sandy Dean Mr. and Mrs. Owen J. Deboer Ms. Donna Decker Ms. Linda Decker Mrs. Lorraine Decker Ms. Rebecca Declerck Mr. and Mrs. Gary G. Deeken Mr. T W. Deen Ms. Tricia Dees Mr. and Mrs. Byron N. Deforest Mr. Wyman Degonia Mr. Glen L. DeHart, Jr. Ms. Sabine Dehn Ms. Carole A. Deibert Ms. Heather DeKeyrel Mr. Eduardo Delacruz Mr. Philip Delaney Mr. Timothy Delaney Mr. Normand Delcastillo Mr. Octavio Delgadillo Mr. and Mrs. Rich DelGallo

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Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Dell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Della Camera Ms. Delong Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul Demargel, Jr. Ms. Mildrea Demey Mr. John P. Deming Mr. John Demott Mr. James Dempewolf Mr. Dale Dendtler Mrs. Judy Denning Mr. and Mrs. T. Randle Dennison Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Derleth Mr. and Mrs. Joe Deschepper Mr. and Mrs. A. Jay Deshong Ms. Susan Deuser Mr. and Mrs. Steve Deutsch Ms. Dana Devers Mr. George Deweese Dewey Real Estate, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dezort Mr. Kirk Diamond Mr. Stephen Dickens Mr. Lawrence Dickinson Mr. and Mrs. James M. Didion Mr. Rick Didion Ms. Paula Diebold Mr. Roger Dierberg Mrs. Deborah Digby-Sauer Ms. Crista Dillinger Ms. Beverly Dillner Mr. Ryan Dillon Mr. Marc Dippel Ms. Patricia Dirsa Disabled Veterans of America Chapter Seven Mr. Steven Disko Mr. and Mrs. Monty Docter Mr. and Mrs. Chris Doehring Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Doerr Mr. Gene Doerr Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Doerr Mr. Michael P. Doherty and Mrs. Kathleen W. Kane Mr. Stephen Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Dolan Domash Design Mr. Daniel Donahue Mr. Brian Donley Mr. and Mrs. Don Donlon Mr. Stephen Donze Mr. and Mrs. William A. Donze, Jr. Ms. Marie R. Dooley

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Doonan Mr. Timothy Doonan Ms. Judith Dorhauer Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Dorries Mr. and Mrs. Rex Dory Mrs. Judith Doss Mr. Vernon E. Dotson Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Dougan Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Douglas Ms. Sue C. Downs Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Doyle Mr. Tom Drazen Ms. Deborah L. Dressel Mr. Frederick Dressel Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Drew Mrs. Evelyn Drewel Mr. Derick L. Driemeyer Mr. and Mrs. John N. Drobak Mr. David Droege Drury Hotels Ms. Heather Dubois Ms. Jean Duda Ms. Shirley Dugal Ms. Jan Duke Mrs. Cynthia Dumontier Mr. Robert Duncan Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dunne Ms. Catherine Duree Dr. and Mrs. Justin Durel Mr. James Durham Ms. Donna Dwiggins Mr. and Mrs. Shailesh Dwivedy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Dwyer Mr. Timothy Eagleton Ms. Mary Earheart Ms. Kathryn Easley Mr. Ryan C. Easley Ms. Joyce Eberhard Mr. and Mrs. Chris Eberlin Mr. Eugene Ebersohl EBM Computer Services, Inc. Mr. John Echimovich Mrs. Julianne Eddy Mr. and Ms. Joseph Edelmann Ms. Anne M. Edgren Ms. Billie Edwards Joey, Laura, Mae Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Edwards Ms. Sarah Egart Mr. Steve Egart Ms. Louise Eggen Ms. Martha Eggers Ms. Jennifer Eggleston Mr. Bob Eike Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Einig Ms. Erica Eisenhour

Ms. Mona Elam Electric MD Elevator Constructors, Local # 3 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eling Ms. Judy Ellerman Ms. Gay Ellis Mr. Jerry Ellis Ellsinore Community Pentecost Church Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Elmore Ms. Becky Emig Ms. Jo A. Emmerich Mrs. Nancy Endejan Energizer Corporate Human Resources Department Mrs. and Mr. Delpha Engelland Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Engeman Mr. Russell Engle Mr. Frederick Englehardt Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. English Mr. Michael Eppard Mr. and Mrs. Willie Epps Mr. Stanley Erb Ms. Barbara Erler Mr. and Mrs. David R. Erman Mr. David Erxleben Ms. Barbara Esker Ms. Glenna Etheridge Family of Kristine E. Etling Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Etter Ms. Marilee Evans Ms. Mary Evans Ms. Julia Evens Mr. and Mrs. Dave G. Everding Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas K. Eversmann Ms. Yvette Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Fabick Mr. Louis G. Fabre Ms. Jessica Fadem Mr. and Mrs. Denis P. Fahey Mr. Farzad Faiemi Mr. and Mrs. Steve Faller Mrs. Shirine Faris Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Farmer Farmers and Merchants Bank Farnsworth Group, Inc. Ms. Julia Farrell Ms. Jane Fatke Ms. Miranda Fears Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Fedak Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fehl Mr. Scott Fehmel Mr. Thomas Fehr Ms. Rose Feise

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Mr. Travis Moore Mr. Kevin Moos Mr. and Mrs. David W. Moose Ms. Mary Moran Ms. Pamela Moran Ms. Sharon Moran Ms. Maryann Mordecai Mr. and Mrs. Mike Morgan Mr. Donald Morgan Ms. Judy Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Morgan Ms. Ann Moriarity Mrs. Walter Morio Mr. Bryant Morlan Mrs. Margaret A. Morley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Morrell Ms. Ann Morris Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Morris Mr. Steve Morrissey Ms. JoAnn Morrow Mr. Jeffrey Mortland Ms. Alexandra Mosby Ms. Sharon Mosey Ms. Ronda S. Moss Ms. Coreen Motard Mr. James Mothershead Ms. Gladys Motley Moulton Limited Partnership Mr. and Mrs. James L. Mudd Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel D. Mudd Ms Barbara Mueller Mr. and Mrs. John G. Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Mueller Mr. Gary E. Muenster Ms. Nadine Mues Mr. Larry Mulconnery Ms. Marilyn Mulder Ms. Henrietta H. Mullen Mr. Patrick T. Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Randal K. Mullendore Mr. and Mrs. Neal Mumma Mr. Ryan A. Mundschenk and Ms. Minh-Bao Le Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murley Ms. Cynthia J. Ziemann-Murphy and Mr. Aidan C. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. James W. Murphy Mr. Jeffrey Murphy Ms. JoAnn Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Murphy Ms. Barbara Murray Mr. Bernard H. Murray

Mr. Craig Murray Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Murrish Ms. Kari Muskopf Mr. John Mutersbaugh Ms. Georgia Myers Ms. Gracia Myers Mr. and Mrs. Izzy Myers Ms. Lori Myers Mr. and Mrs. Mike D. Myers Mr. Richard Naber Mr. Robert Nagle Mrs. Mary L. Nagus National Sojourners Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Nativi Ms. Tranee Navarro-Jones Ms. Talat Nawas Mr. and Mrs. Van Naylor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Nelson Miss Kayla Nelson Ms. Mary M. Nelson Ms. Tina Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Jordan Nepute Mr. Paul Nevels New Balance Athletics, Inc. Ms. Patricia A. Newby Mr. and Mrs. Steven Newland Ms. Jean Newton Mr. Boyd Nichols Ms. Janet Nickles Ms. Elaine Nieberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Niehaus Mr. Glenn Nielsen Ms. Joyce Niemeier Mrs. Adrienne Nienkamp Ms. Louise Nobbe Ms. June Noelke Ms. Lynette Noeltner Mr. Robert Noland Ms. Mary M. Nonn Mr. Donald Nonnenkamp Mr. Alan Norman Mr. Joel Noronha Mr. Kirk Norris North American Signs Mr. Steven Northrop Ms. Harriet Norton Mr. Stephen Novack Mr. David Novak Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Nugent Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Nuttelman Ms. Georgine O’Donnell Mr. David O’Brien Ms. Donna L. O’Brien Ms. Kerry O’Brien Mr. Robert J. O’Brien and Ms. Kelly J. Bridges Mr. William J. O’Brien Ms. Kelly O’Connell

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. O’Connor Ms. Julie O’Donnell Ms. L O’Hallaron Mr. Robert O’Neill Ms. Michelle O’Toole Oak Ridge R-6 School District Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oakley Mr. Charles A. Oldani Ms. Christine Oldani Ms. Janet R. Olliges-Swayne Mr. and Mrs. Marlin M. Olson Ms. Nancy Olson Mr. Michael Oltmann Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olwig Mrs. Faye Opel Ms. Mary Orf Ms. Jan Orlando Mr. and Ms. Sam Orlando Mrs. Catherine L. Orseske Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ortbal Mr. and Mrs. Todd Osterhage Mr. John Ostermeyer Ms. Linda Ostmann Mrs. Peggy Ostmann Ms. Jo Otey Mr. Christopher Ott Mr. David Ott Ms. Peggy A. Ottersbach Ms. Catherine Ottinger Mr. Mark Otto Mr. and Mrs. Philip G. Otto Mr. Edward Owen Mr. Alan Owens Oxford Commercial P&A Drywall Supply Employees Dr. Jay Padratzik Ms. Christal Paige Mr. Ed Painter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pall Ms. Teresa Palos Mr. Gregory Palumbo Mr. and Mrs. Dimitrios Panopoulos Ms. Deborah M. Papdopoulos Ms. Lori Pappin Ms. Gloria Parker Mr. and Mrs. George A. Parmentier Ms. Patricia Parsons Parsons Corporation Ms. Stacy Partrich Ms. Niketa Patel Mr. and Mrs. David G. Patton Mr. and Mrs. Randy Patton Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Paulsell Mr. Peri Paulton Ms. Mary Pautler Mr. and Mrs. David Pavlacic

Ms. Laura Pawlow Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Pawlowicz Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Payne Mrs. Helen Pearl Mr. Eric Pearson Mr. Eric Peasley Mr. Jeremy Pekarek Ms. Betty Pendley Mrs. Mary Penfold Mrs. Christine Peniston Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Pennekamp Ms. Lisa Pepper Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Pereira Mr. Larry Perez Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Perkins Mrs. Ruth A. Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perkins Mr. Eugene J. Perko Ms. Claudia Perreault Ms. Phyllis Perret Ms. Sandy Perry Ms. Marianne Petero Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Peters Ms. Cheryl M. Petersen Mr. Claine Petersen Mrs. Amanda Peterson Ms. Bonnie Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Peterson Ms. Jacquelin Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Petruska Mr. and Mrs. Ernst H. Petzold III Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pfeil Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Phelan Mr. Jerry Phillips Ms. Rita M. Phillips Mr. Robert Phillips Ms. Shannan Piazza Ms. Julie Picard Mr. George Piccirilli Mr. Thomas J. Pichler Ms. Katherine A. Pieber Mr. Gary Pierce Ms. Retha Pilgram Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ping Mr. Brian Pinkerton Mr. Timothy Piontek Ms. Stephanie L. Pisani Mr. Robert Pittman Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C. Mrs. Mary E. Pixley Ms. Andrea Pizzolato Mr. John A. Plag Mrs. Jeanne Platt Ms. Karol Plawsky Plesons Brick and Stonework LLC Mr. Michael Plunkett Mr. and Mrs. Tim Plunkett

Ms. Jeannie Poe Mr. Michael Poel Mr. Kurt Poggemoeller Mr. and Mrs. William S. Pohlman Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Polino Mr. Bob Polk Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Pollack Ms. Felicite Pollnow Jim and Marilyn Polster Mr. Ben Poncelet Mr. Troy Poorman Mr. Lou Popelar Mr. Edgar Popham Mr. Christopher A. Porter Mr. Samuel Porter Ms. Shannon Porter Mr. Jordon Poston and Ms. Dawnita Galvan Mr. and Mrs. Edward Poth Mr. and Mrs. Art Potter Ms. Sonya D. Potter Mr. Stephen Potter Potter Electric Signal Company Mr. Anthony Potts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Potzman Mr. Jeffrey Pour Ms. Marla Pourchot Mr. Mark Powe Ms. Ann Powell Ms. Donna Powell Mr. Tom Powers Ms. Rosemary Pozzini Ms. Veena Prasad Ms. Julie Prasuhn Mr. and Mrs. William Prather Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Pratte Dr. Arnold Tepper and Mrs. Dotty Pressman-Tepper Mr. and Mrs. Jared Preston Ms. Wilma Prewitt Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Price Mr. and Ms. Mark A. Price Mr. and Mrs. Louis Prifti Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Prinster Mr. and Mrs. Shekhar H. Priolkar Pro Lawns, Inc. Mr. Harry Proctor Product Partners Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Proost Ms. Helena Prophete Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Przybylski Mr. and Mrs. David R. Puettmann Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pullen Mr. Nick Purler Mr. Steven Puro Mr. and Ms. Barry L. Pursifull Puxico General Baptist Church

Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Puyear Mr. Usman Qayyum Ms. Carolyn Queen Quentin Roosevelt Unit 1ALA Ms. Jacquelyn Quick R & J Sales and Marketing, Inc. Ms. Linda Rachford Ms. Nancy Radentz Mrs. Carrie Radnov Mr. and Mrs. William A. Radtke Dr. Dundoo Raghunandan Mr. and Mrs. Chris L. Ragsdale Ms. Danielle Rahman Mrs. Bonnie Raineri Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rainey Mr. Gerry Ramey Mr. Robert T. Ramsey Ms. Joann Randall Ms. Amanda Ranieri Ms. Tracy Raphael Ms. Paula Rardin Mr. Robert E. Rasmussen Mr. Robert M. Rasnic Mr. and Mrs. George Ratermann Adam and Katie Ratkewicz Mr. Steven Ratkowski Ms. Pimjai Rattananont Ms. Donna Ray Ms. Stephanie Rea Mr. John Recar Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Reddick Redemptoristine Nuns Ms. Jamie Redington Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Reger Region Welding of Missouri Ms. Theresa Regot Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rehm, Jr. Mr. Joseph Reich Ms. Carol Reichert Ms. Leona Reid Ms. Barbara A. Reilly Ms. Marjorie Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Reilly Mr. Jimmy Reina Mrs. Christene R. Reinbold Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Reinbold Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reinholz Mr. David Reiniesch Mr. Ernie Reinitz Mr. Randall Reinker Mr. Walter B. Reisinger Mr. Josh Reisner Mr. Edward Reith Reliance Standard Life Insurance Mr. Kevin Rellergert Mrs. Elizabeth Remes Mr. Kyle Renken Retina Consultants, LTD.

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Mr. Jeffrey Simington Mr. Jack Simmons Mr. Terry Simmons Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp.

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Mr. Gerald Sparlin Ms. Jennifer Speidel Ms. Josefina Spellerberg Ms. Barbara Spellmeyer Ms. Danielle Spencer Ms. Mary Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spencer Spencer Contracting Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spezia Frank Spielberg & Bessie Spielberg Foundation Ms. Donna Spindler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Spindler Ms. Laverna Spinks Mr. Frank Spinner Mr. and Ms. Willi Splisgardt Ms. Kathryn L. Spore Mr. Richard A. Spradling Mr. and Mrs. William A. Springer Ms. Terry Springmeyer Ms. Jessica Spurgin Mr. Andrew Srenco Ms. Amy St. Charles St. Clair Rexall Drug Co. Mr. James N. Stabile Mrs. JoAnn Stack Ms. Talia Stadler Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stanczak Mr. and Mrs. Vincent F. Stanec III Ms. Angela Stanfield-Hann Ms. Julia Stanfill Ms. G Stanford Ms. Gladys Stannard Ms. H Stanton Ms. Elizabeth Starkey Mr. Ronell Starr Mr. Harry Statham Ms. Carol Statler Mr. William Stebelski Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Steel Ms. Lana Steele Mrs. Denise Steen Mr. Mark Steere Ms. Diane Steffen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond I. Steffens Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Steibel Mr. Sidney Stein Mr. and Mrs. Dale Steinback Mr. and Mrs. Eric P. Steiner Mr. and Mrs. William Steinhart Mr. John Steinhubl Ms. Susan Steiniger Ms. Jeanette H. Stengel Ms. Donna Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Sterling Ms. Lee Steuby Mr. and Mrs. Brent Stevens Mr. and Mrs. James O. Stever

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Ms. Doris Vogt Mrs. Patricia D. Vogt Mr. Neil Voigt Ms. Patricia Voigt Mr. William Volker Ms. Karen Volkman Ms. Susan BartoniVollmer and Mr. Joseph P. Vollmer The Von Gontard Family Foundation Mr. Tony Vonderhaar Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vorhies Ms. Amy Wachs Mr. William S. Waeckerle Ms. Glenna R. Wagner Ms. Jean H. Wagner Ms. Leslie Wagner Ms. Mary Wagner Mr. Melvin L. Wagner Ms. Rita Wagner Ms. Nicki Wakefield Mr. and Mrs. David Wakeman Dr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Wald Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Walker Ms. Tamara Walker Mr. and Mrs. Lee G. Wall Mrs. Marilyn Wall Mr. and Mrs. Dean Wallen Mr. Gary Walshauser Mr. Harold Walters Mr. Tom Walworth Mr. David Warapius Ms. Barbara Ward Ms. Lisa Ward Mr. Pat Ward Mr. Scot Ward Ms. Grace Warden Ms. Marilyn Washburn Water Cooling Equipment, Inc. Water Technology Consultants, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Clint Waters Mr. Bob Watson Mrs. Carol Watson Mr. and Mrs. John J. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Watson Ms. Beverly Wdowicki Ms. Vivian Weathersby Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Webb Mrs. Marian S. Webb Ms. Janet Webb-Landry Ms. Delores Weber Mr. and Mrs. Roger Weber Mr. Charles Webster Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Ms. Vivian Weeden Mrs. Mary J. Wehmeyer Mr. Roy Weihe Mr. and Mrs. Ervin D. Weinmeister

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2016 ANNUAL GIVING DONORS CONTINUED Dr. and Mrs. Gary Weinstein Ms. Melinda Weissman Mr. Joseph Weixlmann Mr. James Welch Mr. and Mrs. Keith Weldon Mr. Randy Weller Mr. Robert Wells Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wendling Family of and Mrs. Mike Wente Mr. and Mrs. James B. Werle Mr. and Mrs. Gene F. Wesley Ms. Jeanne West Ms. Stephanie A. Westbrook Ms. Margaret Wester Mr. and Mrs. Rick Westermeier Ms. Mary S. Westmeyer Mr. Charles Weston Ms. Pam Wheelis-Temple Ms. Lucille Whitacre Mr. White Mr. and Mrs. Kent P. White Ms. Louise White Ms. Marlene White Mr. and Mrs. Tim White Ms. Janet Whitelaw Mrs. Jolly Ann Whitener Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Whittington Mrs. Andrew Whittle Ms. Eileen Whitworth Mr. and Mrs. Burton Wice Mr. Bill Wickenhauser

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiegand Ms. Sherry Wiegmann Mr. Michael Wiejaczka Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wielansky Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wiemann Ms. Melinda Wieneke Ms. Cyndi Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. James Wilcox Ms. Suzanne J. Wilcox Wildey Lodge No. 2 Mr. Donald Wildt Mr. Donald Wiley Ms. Patricia Wilhelm Ms. Jeannie Will Mrs. Cheryl A. Willging Mr. and Mrs. Adam Williams Ms. Barbara Williams Ms. Catherine Williams Ms. Elena M. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Hubert O. Williams Mr. John Williams Mr. and Mrs. Mike Williams Mr. Theodore Williams Mr. and Mrs. Tim A. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Williams Mr. Bob Williamson Mr. John Williamson Ms. Donna Willman Mr. Stephen Willman Willow Landscaping

Ms. Ann Wilson Ms. Darlene Wilson Mr. David Wilson Mr. David R. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. James D. Wilson II Mr. John Wilson Ms. Kathleen E. Wilson Ms. P. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Wilson Mrs. Rosemary H. Wiltsch Mr. and Mrs. John Winkleman Ms. Betty Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkler Mr. Kermit Winslow Ms. Sandra Winter Ms. Virginia WinterMoellenhoff Ms. Barbara B. Winters Ms. Shelley Wisenor Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Wisniewski Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wissmann Ms. Marianne Witschy Mr. and Mrs. George J. Witt Ms. Michelle Witte Ms. Marilyn Woerner Ms. Bette Woffard Mr. David Wolf Ms. Margo Wolf Wolf Public House Mr. Nathan Wolfe

Mr. and Ms. Alvin A. Wolff, Jr. Mrs. Brenda Wolff Mr. Stephen Wolff Ms. Arlene Wollenweber Ms. Ginny Wolschlager Ms. Charlotte Wood Ms. Marilyn Wood Wood River Woman’s Club Ms. Susan Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Woodley Mr. Stephen Woodley Mr. Jeffrey Woodside Ms. Kathleen M. Woodworth Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Woolley Ms. Loretta Wooten Mr. and Mrs. Ted J. Work Ms. Gail C. Workman Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Worley Ms. Patricia Worms Ms. Janet Worstell Ms. Mary Wrigley Mr. Chad Wunsch Mr. Donald Yann Mrs. Linda Yates Mr. and Mrs. Steve Yates Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Yeo Mr. Keith Yochum Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. York Ms. Betty Young Mr. and Mrs. Eddie R. Young

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arlier this year, Edwar traveled from his home in Colombia to St. Louis for medical treatment. While he was receiving treatment, he and his family called the West County Ronald McDonald House “home.”

When Edwar first arrived at the Ronald McDonald House, he was in a wheelchair and unable to walk. Just one week before returning home, Edwar proudly walked to the front desk of the House! He was so excited to show the RMHC staff and volunteers that he no longer needed his wheelchair.

Congratulations, Edwar!

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A NEW HEART FOR LIBY The Peterson family found comfort and care at our West Pine Ronald McDonald House during Liby’s road to recovery.

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iby Peterson was just six days old when doctors would have been to be separated at this time. determined that she was in need of a new On February 25, 2017, at just three and a half heart. On December 19, 2016, Liby and her family months old, Liby finally received the heart traveled from the hospital transplant she had been waiting in their hometown of Leon, for.

Kansas, to St. Louis, where they After spending time “BEING TOGETHER would wait for a transplant recovering here at the St. Louis AS A FAMILY WAS for more than two months.

Ronald McDonald House, the AMAZING. I DON’T Fortunately, the Peterson Peterson family moved to THINK WE COULD family was able to call the West the Ronald McDonald House HAVE DID IT IF WE Pine Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City, where Liby HAD TO SEPERATE.” “home” during this time. continued her recovery for Staying at the Ronald nearly two more months..

McDonald House meant that Recently, the Peterson Liby could receive the care she needed alongside family was finally able to return home where Liby her parents and big brother, Lane. continues to grow healthy and strong. Here at “Being together as a family was amazing,” says RMHC St. Louis, we couldn’t be happier about Liby’s mom, Jill, noting how much more difficult it Liby’s recovery. Congratulations, Liby! ■

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FAMILY DINNER PROGRAM Our Ronald McDonald House families enjoyed delicious, home-cooked meals prepared by the following volunteer groups between August 1 and December 31, 2016. For a list of available meal dates or information on how to reserve your next date, please call 314-531-6601, ext. 1202, or email dinner@rmhcstl.com.

Cooperative Home Care prepared dinner at the West County Ronald McDonald House in January 2017.

635th SCOW AAIM Young Professionals AED at Wash U Aerotek Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi-SLU Alpha Sigma Tau Edwardsville- Alumni Altria Group Alumni in the Community Ameriprise Financial Jennifer Barbey Ameriprise Financial - Kulik, Rosenbaum & Associates Anheuser Busch Past & Present Anthem BCBS APO Washington University Archonetes of Zeta Phi Beta ARK/Living Lord Church/Lake St. Louis Ascension Health Symphony Athleta St. Louis B Trout Baker & Crowder Family Bakin’ Betty’s Bank of America Belleville Ladies Benardin Family The Bertram Family Blackwell Contracting & Team Elijah Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Boeing Defense, Space & Security 777X Program Leadership Boeing F15 Finance Boeing LTD

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Boeing Women in Leadership Bond Architects Inc Bonnie, Lynda & Friends Bowles Elementary School Brown Smith Wallace Buckner Family Bunge Catholic Student Center at Wash U CGFP WUSTL Cheryl (Church Ladies) Citi Community Development Citi Mortgage CKI Classical Conversations The Clinical Research Center, LLC Columbia High School Student Council Community School Concentrix Concordia Lutheran Church Cookin’ Crowns Cooperative Home Care Cornerstone High School Ministry Cottleville Fire Protective District-A Shift Craig HomeCare Crestwood Sunset Hills Kiwanis Creve Coeur Kiwanis Club CSI Leasing Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (Janet) Delta Sigma Phi Friends DHL Express

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Dillards-Mid Rivers Dinner Divas Disney Volunteers Dot Foods Dubrowski Family Eagle Bank and Trust Early Childhood Prep School Eckstrand Family Edward Jones-HR Associate Relations Enterprise Fleet Management-Diversity Team Express Scripts F15 EET Fab 5 & Family Falyn Sample and Friends Farmers Insurance-Iowa & Mo Branch Field Claims Farmington Women of Today FB Maryville Singles Federal Reserve Employees Resource Group Flanigan-Hartman Family For the Love of Lillie Fox FCCLA Freeburg High-FCCLA Freeburg Hornet Helpers Ft. Zumwalt East Girls Basketball Program FZE Volleyball Gamestop Garner Family Gateway Writing Project GCAA Geyer Road Baptist Church Girl Scout Troop 1789 Glass/Warner Family Grace Church Grace East Graybar Strategic Accounts Greater Mount Carmel Youth and Young Adult Ministry GS Troop 1364 Hadley Family The Helping Hands HHS HOSA Hofman, Valenti, Hill, Keeven & Harbaugh Families: Breakfast with Santa Hoover Family HRP STL Hubbs Family Huber/Wibbenmeyer Family

Hyatt Regency St. Louis Women In Memory of Joan Mueller Intalere Marketing Team J. Berg & Associates Jacobsen Daniels Jaeggi Family Jean Iezzi & Friends Jewish Women International Jillian Barnett Jim & Barb McElroy JM Family Enterprises JoAnn & Friends John & Mary Hofman John C & Bonnie Hill John C. Hill & Friends Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Kappa Epsilon Kathy & Crew Kathy & Friends KC Ladies Auxiliary 7198 Kelly Fleming Friends & Family Kirkwood Kiwanis Kirkwood Youth Services Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Community KJWW Engineering Knights of Columbus Council 11437 Krott Family Lashback LLC Laura Worster & Friends The Lawrence Family La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery Lizzie Ward Lord of Life Lutheran Church Lori Moser Lunsford-Cowley Families Lutheran South Students and Parents MAB and Friends Magnolia Hotel Manges Family Margo Miller Legacy Foundation Maryville Student Nurse Association Massa’s Italian Restaurant McBride Charitable Foundation McClain & Friends McGrail Family and Friends McVey Family Medinah Temple #39 Youth Group Meetup Volunteer Group (Christy)

Meetup Volunteer Group (Vince) Meetup Volunteers (Kate) Mercy Investment Services Mercy Young Friends Merkel , Berra & Mr. H Microsoft Minor Family Miranda Foster & Friends Mississippi Valey Regional Blood Center Missouri American Water Mizzou Alternative Break Group Moms Club of St. Clair Moneta Group Monsanto Regulatory People Team Mt. Olive Volunteers The Nanney and Thomas Families National American Miss Queens New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) North County Community Church Northwestern Mutual Odd Fellow Lodges One Church Connection Group Pattonville High School Spanish National Honor Society PCH Theatre Dept Peregrine Society Perficient Perry Family Pfister Family & Friends Pi Kappa Alpha Pitzer Snodgrass Prairie Farms Professional Women’s Alliance ProPharma Protective Asset Protection Pulse Young Professional Ministry Quest Church Rawlings Sporting Goods Red Shoe Society Regions Bank St. Louis Rib Shack Richmond & Friends Ritenour High School FCCLA RMHCSTL Board Members Robin Lacefield Robyn Weiler & Friends

FAMILY DINNER PROGRAM CONTINUED Rockwood Summit High School National Honor Society Rockwood Summit SMILE Runge Family Safelite Auto Glass Sarah Greenwell The Schlichter, Tompson and Mattie Families Schwartz Family Scott Air Force Base Sczesniak- Davis Family The Sczesniak Family Second Helping Seeger Toyota Sikich STL

Siteman 8900 RNs SIUE SSHP School of Pharmacy Sivia Business & Legal Services SMOTJ-Avery SMOTJ-Burgoyne SMOTJ-Stumpf SMP Marketing So You Think You Can Cook Sodexo Sotel Systems Southwest Airlines The Sprague Family St. Francis Episcopal Church Youth Group

St. Francis Xavier College Church Youth Group ST. John UCC St. John United Church of Christ of St. Charles St. John’s BBLMS Study Group St. Louis Community College Wildwood St. Paul’s Lutheran School National Junior Honor Sociedty STLArch Shared Accounting

Student Nurse Assoc. at Southwestern Illinois College Thirty-One Gifts/Casey & Co Thomas Family & Friends Tony Glavin Soccer Club 20015 Girls White Troop 1494 UMB Corp Trust United Healthcare Ursuline Academy Vogt Family Walden Warm in the Winter

Wash U Greek Day of Service Wash U Lambda Sigma Washington U Circle K Wenger Family Wiese USA Windsor High School S.A.D.D. Winn & Baily Women’s Electrical Board Wyman Family Yoga Core & More The Zeldin Family

2016 HEART & SOLE AWARD

Stacy and Tim Loughman accepted the 2016 Heart & Sole Award, presented by RMHC St. Louis’ 2016 Board Chairperson, Felicia Malter, and President, Dan Harbaugh, last December.

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n December 2016, Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis presented World Wide Technology with the annual Heart & Sole Award.

World Wide Technology has been supporting the RMHC mission for 20 years.

The Heart & Sole Award was created in 2005 to honor Coldwell Banker Gundaker in recognition of its more than 20-year commitment to our organization. Each year, RMHC St. Louis honors

a new company that emulates Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s longstanding commitment and generosity.

World Wide Technology’s support began in 1997, when they held a golf tournament to benefit RMHC. A few years later, their employees raised money for RMHC at their holiday party, an effort that continues today. World Wide Technology also participated in the capital campaign that made our third, Ronald McDonald House location a reality in 2010. In addition, several employees volunteer to prepare meals for RMHC guest families through our Family Dinner Program, while others donate their time in our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms.

World Wide Technology has also been a loyal sponsor of our annual June Golf Tournament and Kids & Clays event, with some of their employees serving on the planning committees for these events. In all, World Wide Technology’s fundraising efforts have totaled more than $200,000 for our organization.

“We are incredibly grateful for World Wide Technology’s tremendous partnership over the past 20 years,” says Dan Harbaugh, RMHC St. Louis President. “We are proud to recognize them with the 2016 Heart and Sole Award.” ■ Heartbeat • Spring/Summer 2017

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n December 2016, the new Ronald McDonald bench at our Park Avenue location was installed and dedicated to the memory of Jason Sramek, whose father, Jim, is a longtime volunteer and wonderful friend of RMHC. The new bench, which will be enjoyed by thousands of families, volunteers and supporters for years to come, was made possible through the many generous donations that were made in Jason’s memory, which are listed on page 14 of this newsletter.

“Jason really loved RMH,” says Jim Sramek, Jason’s father. “He volunteered and played in the

golf tournaments. That’s why we wanted to do this – because he was passionate about the House, like I am.”

Jason’s family visited the Ronald McDonald House in Spring 2017 for a photo on the bench that has been dedicated in his memory. ■

IN LOVING MEMORY Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis extends its deepest sympathy to the families of these very special children:

Anna Mae Vega Nah-Jeel Johnson Kyle Simmons Tyrus Edmondson

Kassiebeth Fitzwater Samaria Parker Stephen Hempstead Keagan Ortiz

Amelia Moffett Jackson Gilmore

TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS The following children who have stayed or are staying at the House have received transplants:

Erin Culbertson Caleb Hill

Delilah Judd Sam Allen

Liby Peterson

HEARTBITS During his long hospital stay, baby Kellan’s parents found comfort and care at the Park Avenue RMH. He stopped by for a quick visit on their way home!

Our partners at Mercy Hospital hosted their annual Wish List drive for RMHC St. Louis and collected an incredible 27,000 items! Thank you for your support!

Many thanks to the employees of Cushman & Wakefield for preparing delicious monthly meals and making our Houses feel like “home.”

When Kenra was staying at the RMH, she was always brightening the days of the RMHC staff. Thanks for bringing so many smiles to the RMH, Kenra!

Elsie celebrated her 2nd birthday at the RMH! A special thank you to Sam’s Club for donating a delicious cake for everyone to enjoy!

Happy birthday, Elsie!

Ryan and Anthony raised money for RMHC by making rubber band bracelets and selling them in their neighborhood!

Thank you, Ryan and Anthony!

A huge “thank you” to everyone at Fitness Plus for hosting a Wish List drive for our Houses and Family Rooms! We appreciate your generosity!

The House that Love Built is a place where friendships are formed! Just ask Jason and Kurrina, who became friends while staying at the West County RMH!

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