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Friend to FriendFall ‘09 Newsletter •Volume 3 friendsofkids.com • 314-275-7440
ST. LOUIS – Nathan Halbach, a 22-year old St. John’s Mercy patient battling a brain tumor, took a break from his intense treatments to do something he loves: rooting on the St. Louis Blues. But he had never done it like this before. Friends teamed up with the Blues to create a special evening for Nathan, his friends and family. Excited for the Suite that the Blues prepared for
him, he couldn’t contain his smile as he went downstairs, not up, once inside the building. Mike Caruso, VP of Public Relations for the Blues, escorted Nathan and his mom down to the locker room, where he chatted with Blues star Keith Tkachuk and General Manager Larry Pleau, received a personalized jersey signed by the team, and stood by the rink doors giving each player a “fist” on their way to the ice. “They treated us like royalty, and the night just kept building and building,” said Pat Bond, Nathan’s mother. Nathan watched his favorite team from an amazing view. He also made some new friends with Blues alumni and injured players that stopped by to say hello throughout the game. Nathan, although fatigued from painful cancer treatments, made it through the night like his tough hockey brethren. He got another surprise outside when a limo-bus, courtesy of
Friends’ Erna Deutsch Fund, pulled up to take everyone home in comfort and style. Then, there was a knock on the door. It was Renah Jones, the Community Relations Director for the Blues, surprising him with a goalie helmet signed by the entire team, and the stick used by Goalie Chris Mason that night. His mother could not have been more impressed with everything the Blues and Friends did for him: “It was a beautiful night that Nathan, his family and friends will always remember. It was a true dream, an absolute dream.”
Do you really need it? Find out on Pages 4
Patient Family Halloween Party
pssst...What’s Inside? Rock the Sheldon Benefit Concert
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OFFICERSKathy Richey, President
Allen Brockman, Vice PresidentRick Lommel, Vice President
Mary Mercurio, TreasurerMargaret Landolt, Secretary
Peter Cohen, Emeritus
BOARD OF DIRECTORSJay Adams
Kris ArnesonMarianne Bergamini
Jonathan BurkeJoe Curotto
Mandy DrozdaKaren Dubinsky*Molly HenryRick Henry*Mary Jotte
Cheryl LawlessTom Lynch
Nicci MurphyBob Nuelle
*Larry ReimeltVic Richey
Margie SedlackTom Shea
Frank Schmidt*Ben TurecJill Turec
Mary Lynne WilsonLuke Wolf
*Terri Wurdack
ADVISORY BOARDDr. Robert Bergamini
Dr. Gordon GaleDr. Karen GauvainDr. Rob Hanson
HONORARY BOARDGene DeutschAl Goldman
Dan and Libby McLaughlinTom O’NealGuy PhillipsGary Saettele
*Denotes former President
Friends of Kids with Cancer530 Maryville Centre Dr, Suite LL5
St. Louis, MO 63141
T: 314-275-7440 F: 314-275-7446friendsofkids.com
Friends of Kids with Cancer is devoted to enriching the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for cancer and blood related diseases.Our mission is to be an advocate for these special kids and provide them and their families with the recreational, educational, and emotional support needed throughout the long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation.
Kris Kennedy Named 2009 Silent HeroOf all the marathons that our 2009 Silent Hero Kris Kennedy has run, the most important is her never-ending work for Friends of Kids with Cancer! Kris received this award at the 2009 Fashion Show, along with a special gift. This avid runner participates in full and half marathons throughout the year, and pairing that with her generous spirit, she is a perfect match for our Walk/Run Committee! Kris has co-chaired our Walk for the past two years, and we have seen the fundraiser take off under her watch. In addition, she runs around for Friends on errands, at events
and facilitating programs such as Munchie Mondays. But that is just the tip of the shoelace for what Kris means to Friends of Kids with Cancer. Kris used her capacity as Property Manager for The Koman Group to tie in her favorite charity to tenant appreciation events at the CityPlace Campus in Creve Coeur. The annual Hats On to the Cardinals Day Grill, Jazz Fests, Book Fairs, Ladies Nights and Toy Drives are just a few of the events in which she incorporated Friends. All of these featured many fun and innovative ways to entice employees at the campus as well as raise money for Friends, including the famous Dunking Booth (which she even jumped in herself!) We would like to thank Kris for her unsurpassed passion and dedication to our mission and for representing this organization with such grace and compassion. Congratulations Kris!
Congratulations to Allen Brockman for winnning the
Rams Community Quarterback Award
Granting Our WishThank you to the groups who have given
a grant to Friends as of 11-30-09:• St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer - $5,000
• Pott Foundation - $1,000• Cardinals Care - $6,000
• St. Louis Blues 14 Fund - $5,000• The Boeing Foundation - $4,000
• Vatterott Foundation - $2,500• Gaylord Foundation - $1,500• Saigh Foundation - $10,000
• Tremain Family Foundation - $10,000• ESCO Technologies Foundation - $8,000
• Gershman Foundation - $10,000• Bill and Amy Koman Fund - $25,000
Our Mission
Allen, a Board Member, was honored for his longtime work in founding and running Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for
kids with cancer.
Dear Friends of Kids with Cancer,Wow! What can I say for all of the things you have done for me. It’s amazing what you do for all of the kids fighting cancer, all the way from a $200 girt card to being a model in the Fashion Show. I haven’t had that much fun in a long time. I don’t know how I could ever repay you but for now I will just say thank you so much! You are such great people and you feel just like family! I love you guys so much! Thanks again for everything! When I grow up I want to be just like you! , Sasha Age 14
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ST. LOUIS - Friends’ first ever benefit concert brought in a great crowd of fans, those of Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely
Dan and helping kids with cancer. Groovethang, a tribute to the aforementioned bands, put on an amazing show as the audience danced the night away at the Sheldon Concert Hall. They also enjoyed mountains of delicious food donated by Russo’s Gourmet Catering. We even raffled off a Fender guitar to one lucky ticket holder! We would like to thank Tommy Russo, Groovethang, our co-chairs Karen Dubinsky and Rick Lommel, Laurie at the Sheldon for the donated space, and everyone who attended!
CLAYTON - The Fashion Show and Boutique is one of those rare events that do more than just raise money- it raises the spirits of everyone involved. This year was no different, as all the kids shined as they strutted down the runway. Boutique shopping lit up the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton, while an upscale raffle and an oral auction featured unique items, such as a puppy! The featured speaker tandem of Shane Brewer and Jaxton Willman warmed up the crowd with a speech that mixed some humor into their tale of their struggle against cancer. “Like most teenagers, I don’t usually listen to my parents,” said Shane during his speech. “One time, I decided to listen to my mom and see the doctor, and three days later I was diagnosed with cancer. I don’t listen to my mom anymore.” “Don’t worry Mom, I still listen to you!” Jaxton chimed in on cue. Lunch MC Guy Phillips of Y98 and
Dinner MC Ed Goodman of KEZK kept the program lively and entertaining until they gave way to the stars of the show. It was then Jan McCormack’s turn as she orchestrated the models through a wide array of fashion, compliments of Dillards, Distinctiions and the Fur and Leather Centre. From there, the phrase commonly used with the event, “Touch the Heart of a Child”, was turned around - the kids touched the hearts of the audience. We would like to thank the kids for their hard work and the bravery that they display every day. Also to our sponsors, volunteers and attendees, and everyone who helped make this day so special for the models. We would like to especially thank the Fashion Show Committee and its co-chairs: Marianne Bergamini, Mary Mercurio, and Debbie Stock.
The 2009 Fashion Show: Having the Right Attitude!2009 Sponsors
Priceless CorporateSponsors
Fur and Leather CentreGundaker Commercial Group &
Bill Voss- American FamilyJerome L. Howe
Diamond Corporate Sponsors Duke Realty Corporation
The Koman GroupMissouri Professionals Mutual
Vic and Kathy RicheyStock and Associates Consulting Engineers, INC
Circle of PlatinumGene and Lee Deutsch
Pediatric Cancer and Hematology CenterSt. John’s David C. Pratt Cancer Center
Circle of GoldBonneville St. Louis Radio Group
CLAYCOMick and Pat Byrne
Southwest BankCircle of Silver
Allen and Ronnie BrockmanESCO Technologies Group
Al and Judy GoldmanMary Ellen Hyde-Mooney
Orf ConstructionCircle of Bronze
Group Health PlanDrury Hotels
Ron and Carol AshworthRick and Mary Jotte
Circle of Special FriendsAlpha Packaging
Ron and Carol AshworthTom and Rita Keefe
Rainbow Painting Co.Charles and Pat Voellinger
Major In-Kind Donations• Mount Pleasant Winery
• McGurk’s Public House - O’Fallon and McGurk’s Irish Pub - Soulard
• Video Gate Studios• Patti Gabriel Photography
• Bella Gente SalonRock the Sheldon was a Groovy Good Time!
Above: Tommy Russo, Karen Dubinsky and Rick Lommel.
Groovethang performs the hits!
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With the holiday season quickly approaching, my thoughts turned to my childhood and our family traditions:•Waking up to
the aroma of cookies, getting to decorate them myself and spilling sprinkles all over the place• Taking the bus downtown to see window displays and meeting Santa Claus• My aunts, uncles, cousins & grandparents all coming to my house to celebrate.
I’m sure for all of us, the list of family holiday traditions goes on and on. What traditions will a kid with cancer have to hold on to?• Not having enough energy to even get excited when Santa rings his bell in the hospital halls• Eating store bought cookies instead of Mom’s home-made (Moms who have a kid with cancer have no time to bake)• Not celebrating with all their family around• Missing the school candlelight concert and classroom party
So when you are shopping with your extensive holiday gift list, waiting in long check-out lanes and fighting for a parking spot, remind yourself what is most important. Does my brother really need another red sweater? DoI really need something else crammed in my closet? The answer is obvious: NO, I don’t, BUT KIDS WITH CANCER DO.This year change your traditional ways of giving. A donation to Friends of Kids with Cancer in honor of family and friends is the best gift of all...one that will touch the heart of a child not only during the holidays but throughout the year. It’s easy shopping that really matters!
Patient Spotlight
Jake FranzelBrooke Nicholson& Rainee Arnold
Jake Franzel, a 16 year-old patient at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, got the ultimate opportunity for a teenage boy in St. Louis - throwing out the first pitch at Busch Stadium. For his big day, Jake decided to give back. Jake and his family worked with the Cardinals to take a block of tickets to the game and sell them for a discounted price, $10 off. For every ticket sold, the difference was donated to Friends of Kids with Cancer. Jake worked tirelessly to get the word out and sell as many tickets as he could. Through the sales to many family and friends who wished to see his pitch, and some donations along the way, Jake raised an amazing $7,100. Thank you to Jake and his family, along with everyone who purchased tickets or donated.
Jake
Clayton High School’s DECA program sold t-shirts (seen above) and put on the 1st Annual Mr. CHS Contest. Seven seniors danced, answered questions and showed their talents to help raise money for Friends. This was a special project because their classmate Brooke Nicholson (2nd from left) is an 18 year-old patient at Cardinal Glennon. Brooke himself helped out with the project, and even was the MC of the evening event. He has had plenty of experience there- he was the featured speaker at our Annual Golf Tournament. Thanks to Clayton High School, DECA leaders Maggie Lanter (left), Emily Rosen (middle), Gabby Mottaz (right) and Brooke for their help!
Brooke
How Can I Help? Take a look at some innovative ways people are helping Friends of Kids with Cancer!
Rainee Arnold (right), an 8 year-old patient at Cardinal Glennon, wanted something different and special for her 8th birthday; she wanted to give back to Friends of Kids with Cancer. Rainee had a party and collected money, as well as picked out a toy to donate. She was helped by her sisters, Adelle and Evy, and her mom Stacy.
• Alan and Leslie Nehring donated toys in memory of their son, Caleb• Terry Chisell worked with Living Lord Lutheran Church to donate toys• Brandy Koenig gathered up toys in honor of Jaxton Willman• Ellen Rosenbaum dropped off toys• Julie Sokolik gathered up toys and books to donate to Friends• Cathy Castner asked for toys for her 50th birthday, & gave them to Friends!
There’s no Christmas in July, and Friends gives out toys all year long! Here are some recent toy drives!
Pound for Pound Pledge Drive Jeanine Aubuchon’s son C.J. lost his battle to cancer six months ago. One of the last things he told his mom was to take care of her health. So now she is trying to lose the 50 lbs she put on during C.J.’s treatment by her 50th birthday on December 24th to honor his wish. She started in August, and has already lost an amazing 37 lbs! She has collected pledges per lb, and you can still help by signing up at friendsofkids.com, and follow her and C.J.’s Journey!
By: Judy Ciapciak,Executive Director 4The Gift of Giving Back
You can still hold a Hats On Day at your school, business or place of worship! Can’t wear a hat? Try Casual for Kids, and dress down at your business for a great cause. Call the office for more info!
Hats On Day/Casual for Kids
Rainee
• Josh Mannis (left) donated toys from his 13th birthday party
• Emma Bourstein donated toys from her 10th birthday party• Shane & Alyssa Murphy gave toys from their birthday parties in memory of their brother, Austin Murphy
Kids Helping Kids
• Carly Pass made and donated hats for all the models of our annual Fashion Show herself after learning at a summer camp.
• Campbell and Penelope Cross donated the toys from their 2nd birthday!• Thea Hempel and the FBLA Club at Lutheran South HS created cards and went shopping for the kids!
• 5th grade Girl Scouts from Kennerly Elementary made activity books
• Cub Scout Pack 496 held their annual Haunted Trail and raised $58• Kelli Nestle helped raise $1,200 for a Hats On Day at Cor Jesu High School
• Caitlin and Emily Brasser have raised $91 from two lemonade stands• The First Baptist Church of Dixon’s Kids Care University group raised $162 from a lemonade stand• Lynn Sprick did a lemonade stand for current patient Lydia Saenger, and raised $500 in only 2 hours!• Abbey Russell raised $162 from a lemonade stand with friends
• Melanie Brucker did a second lemonade stand for a Sunkist Charity Contest and made $36.25
• Alana Askins and Girl Scout Troop #2443 from Russell Emge Elementary donated cookies and made blankets for the kids!
• Oak Brook Elementary Girl Scout Troop #3376 donated cookies and $40• Lydia Schorfheide donated $50 from winning Little Miss New Baden
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Volunteer Spotlight
Brianna Bennett&
Katherine Mirbaha
In its third year of business, BK Jewlery and Accessories is booming, which is a great thing for Friends!. Brianna Bennett and Katherine Mirbaha have been making their own jewlery and selling it at craft shows for three years, giving all of their profit to Friends. Recently, Brianna and Katherine attended the Rotery Craft Festival at Lindbergh High School and raised
$307.50 for Friends. To date, these two enterprising young ladies have raised about $1,600 by selling their jewlery. We would like to thank them for the many hours they put in, not just making the jewlery themselves, but spending the time at the shows as well. You two have helped kids with cancer...be kids just like you!
We would like to thank everyone involved with these selfless acts. Kids today are so giving of what they have, and much of that goes back to the parents. We appreciate all the passion, excitement and effort that goes into helping others. You have helped kids with cancer...be kids just like you!
The clouds parted and the sun shone brightly on the 2009 Patient Family Halloween Party. After a week of bad weather, it was dry and clear for the kids and their families to enjoy a day of spooky fun at Blue Heron Farms. A special thanks to Billy Busch, Gene Deutsch, Arthur & Karen Wasserman and all our volunteers for making this day special!
Friends’ 2009 Patient Family Halloween Party!
St. Louis Ram Richie Incognito Tackles Kids with Cancer
Rams offensive lineman Richie Incognito used his one day off during the week to visit kids recieving treatment for cancer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Armed with autographed player cards and a great attitude, Richie walked through the treatment centers and
the hospital floor, stopping to talk to each kid and their family. We want to thank Richie for his generosity, and to Scott Rucinski for connecting him to Friends of Kids with Cancer and making this uplifting day possible.
Young Girl Gets Puppy Love from Friends Chloe Murphy, a young patient at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, got the ultimate pick-me-up: a lick on the face. Friends of Kids with Cancer was the recipient of two puppies from a local Maltese breeder looking to help kids with cancer. One of them was designated for
the Fashion Show Oral Auction, and the other went to Chloe to share with her big sister, Jordan and twin brother, Jayce. Chloe has not been able to leave the hospital since getting the puppy in late October, but her mom brings him in so they can visit. We wish you nothing but the best!
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Cope Plastics Golf Tournament
$20,000
TBA
$3,700
$1,300
$1,300
$8,000
Black Sheep FoundationGolf Tournament
Mortland Golf Classic
Love Management Sidewalk Sale
STL Scion and STL Subaru Car Show
Zick’s 24/7 Bandana Bashand H.O.G.Z. Pig Roast
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
Koman Group’s Jazz Fest
$13,000Grand Slam Bar and Grill’s
2nd Anniversary PartyManchester Days
Cute Kids/Cute Pet Contest
$3,000Smoke N Fire BBQ Contest -
Ember’s Only Booth
$800 $1,800
$1,400
Third Party Events
Holiday Light Display in O’Fallon - Nov. 27th-Jan. 1stCome see this dazzling light display for Friends! Go to
1355 Presidents Landing O’Fallon, MO 63366
Get into the Holiday spirit for the benefit of Friends of Kids with Cancer!
Don’t let the New Year pass by
without getting this great deal!
Reserve your FULL table by Jan. 1st and get $25 off!
Includes free wine, beer and soda, but remember to bring your own snacks!
NOW FEATURING: General Knowledge TriviaIncluding: Sports, Pop Culture and More!
For reservations, sponsorships or information, call 314-275-7440 or visit www.friendsofkids.com
Sponsorships are available!Totally Random Thoughts - $2500
It’s All Greek to Me - $1500Not So Wise - $500
The Weakest Link - $250Sponsor a Round for $100!
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January 23, 2010 • CBC High School • $25 per person • 10 per tableHosted by Channel 5’s Heidi Glaus!
Chaminade Soccer Shootout$2,000
RAINEE ARNOLDBryan & Caron Arnold
DOROTHY ASINGERKenn & Jane Ritchey
LOURDES BASMASIAMJohn & Diana Davidson
PETER ABRAMS & CAROLYN SARTONHarvey & Nancy Lehrer
BETH BADGLEYTom & Rita Keefe
PAUL & KATHY BEFFABob & Susan Owens
TOMMY BERGERGinny & Harry Rosenberg
ROBERT BERSTEINHelane & Warner Isaacs
LOUIS CHENHelane & Warner Isaacs
SPENCER CORSONPeter & Gisela Cohen
ROBIN ELLERMANDebbie Bentley
JOSIE BOURMSTEINJ.D. BlaylockPatrick DeemerJin Xie & Stanley DingEmory SigmundSarah Underwood
DENNY BRYANJean Bryan
CATHY CASTNERKathy Gollubske
BOB CLARKEDC of St. Charles County
LOUIS AND EVELYN COHENMartina & Jeffrey Stern
KAITLIN CONROYDennis & Jeanine Aubuchon
ANDREW CORTOPASSIDennis & Jeanine Aubuchon
JOEY CORTOPASSIDennis & Jeanine Aubuchon
LIAM CUTRELLThe Cooper Family
LEE DEUTSCHSteve & Phyllis Kamenetzky
STAN & ARLENE DOBKINEric & Elaine Bly
ROBIN ELLERMANDeborah Bentley
CARMEN ELLIDIASJohn & Diana Davidson
CLYDE DICKERSONDr. & Mrs. Wm. Logan
ROBERTA FEINSTEINMichele Goorman
RIAV FEITTim, Yona & Kyla Spiegelglass
LESLIE GAUDIOJohn & Diana Davidson
JULIA GOLDPat & Julie CarrollJohn & Jenea Klein
DORETTE GOLDBERGEllen FarberNeil & Ricki MarglousLaurie Schweizer Abby Small
AL GOLDMANPeter Cohen
GRANT HASTINGSMark & Dawn DavisDennis & Debra GiamalvaCarissa HammondKyle & Donna OberlanderPatricia PressonSignature Health ServicesMartin & Susan Zaegel
MADELINE HEINLEAlaina Stehlin
ANDREW HELDPat & John Walters
ELLA HOLLORANAiden InchiostroNatalie Holloran
NATALIE HOLLORANCheryl & Madeline Volding
CHARLIE HUSTLEPeter & Gisela Cohen
MARK HYMANRobert & Marcia Pass
DR. ROBERT KATZLinda & Richard Stein
ALLISON KNOPPTaylor Scott
MR. & MRS. JEFF KORNHelane & Warner Issacs
BILL KOMANAnne & Chris Chivetta
DR. WILFRED & ANN LEE KONNEKERMick & Pat Byrne
JANE KRAUSDonald & Nancy Etling
SALEEN (THE LAMB FAMILY CAT)Lisa Lamb
EDDIE & BETSY LAWLOREleanor Rosenbaum
LYLA BARI LERMANLaurie & Bert Schweizer
HAIDYN LOUDENCollinsville Millde School Team 7B
RACHEL & GABE LOZANOKelly Ethington
ABBIGAIL LUCASMariah & Ava Barnes
ART MARGULISLarry MeyerHelane & Warner IsaacsPeter Cohen
RUDIGER & GIOVANNA MERZPeter & Gisela Cohen
LARRY MEYERHelane and Warner Issacs
KELLI NESTLECor Jesu Academy TREND
BOB & PEGGY NUELLEJoe & Jane BelewDon & Sally MortonLarry & Barbara Thayer
MRS. JULES PASSHelane & Warner Isaacs
PEDIATRIC CANCER & HEMATOLOGY CENTERRonald & Tammy Martin
MR. PAUL PUTZELHelane & Warner Isaacs
MR. & MRS. ELLIOT RICHAd & Mark Schraier
VERONICA RIVERSM.A. & T. Haegele
JILL ROSENJohn & Diana Davidson
LYDIA SAENGERBeth & Kevin HollanderMike & Mary MacDonaldBarb Brigham
BERT SCHWEIZERGinny & Harry Rosenberg
JIM & MARY ANN SWITZERJim & Glenna Schindler
DR. DAVID SCHOENWALDERMarty & Marilyn Warren
HANNAH SCHOOLEYLydia Schorfheide
JANIE SHANAHANJ.D. BlaylockPatrick DeemerJin Xie & Stanley DingEmory SigmundSarah Underwood
MICKEY SHEPARDBetty Abrams
MARIA SHIELDSMary Bazan
BARRY & RENEE SPIEGELGLASSJay & Susie DubinskyReagan StanleySandra IcenhowerAllen Kaisor
JERRY SPITZERHelane & Warner Isaacs
REAGAN STANLEYSandra IcenhowerAllen Kaisor
RICHARD & LINDA STEINEleanor Rosenbaum
MR. & MRS. BORIS STRAESSLERPeter & Gisela Cohen
ALLISON TAJKARIMIJ.D. BlaylockPatrick DeemerJin Xie & Stanley DingEmory SigmundSarah Underwood
THE THIEMANN KIDSThe Tegtmeyer Family
RONALD TENNEBAUMJeff & Barbara Smith & Family
TONY & LISA VENTOEdon & Lucille Little
RYAN VOLLERSara HagenNancy Haywood
EMMETTE & JANET WAITEHelane & Warner Isaacs
BETH WALDENBERGJohn & Diana Davidson
DEBBY WATSONMWAA League
ETHAN WEIMANLydia Strieker’s Birthday Party
DAVID WHITEMatthew & Christy White
JAXTON WILLMANShanna Bailey
MARY LYNNE WILSONMary BazanMichael & Mary Houlihan
LOU & MARY WOLFKim & Jim Ojile
2009 Honorary Donations
We would like to recognize everyone who donated to Friends of Kids with Cancer with an Honorary or a Memorial donation in 2009. These tributes to friends and loved ones have been made special by helping touch the life of kids with cancer.
We appreciate your support, and so do the kids and families everyday. 2009 Donations as of 11-30-09
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CHRIS ARGERSharon Woebling
CHARLES ARINGTONDavid and Cathy Rodgers
GREGORY ARONCHIKNicholas, Rosalie & Joseph Garzia
TOM ASINGERKenn & Jane Ritchey
CJ AUBUCHONJulia HuckJudy Ciapciak
THOMAS L BARCZEWSKIMary McDevitt
MARK BARTELSGene & Mary Ann Wetzel
GREG BECKAnixter - Ken HagamanAon Construction Services GroupGlenn & Wendy BeckElda BeckNiles BlitzBlitz & Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C.The Bradshaw FamilyLance & Diann CageDeborah CassidyLarry & Christy ChapmanClayco, Inc.Virginia ConstantKrislyn CoonsDanette CraigCarolyn CrouthamelCrowe Horwath LLPEvans & Dixon, LLCScott DrachnikFrontenac BankJohn, Akbar, Ron & Rudy GantzH & G Sales Schultz DoorHRI Propertiesicon Mechanical ContractorHarry & Lindley JamesMike & Peggy KilmerKelly KnollThe Koman GroupBrian & Colette KoscielskiKeith KrebeckDaniel & Sandra LammersMike Lane & Cheryl Orlet Wells Fargo BankLegacy Building Group, LLCJoe & Sandy LehrerRichard & Barbara LeightSteven & Brenda LiescheidtThomas LombardoPaul & Kristin MaconMcEagle Properties, LLCKevin & Patricia McKennaMichael Murphy & Janice Hobson
Paric CorporationPermasteelisa North AmericaLarry Pratt Beth ShockleePatricia PurcellTim & Barb RandRegions BankLinda & James ResnickWill RibbensJoe & Alice SchaitelScott & Stephanie SchirmerSteve & Deli SchleiffarthRudy SchneiderTerri & Steven SieckhausJohn & Ruth SiegmundSt. Louis Business JournalWalter & Barb StanleySystem Aire, Inc.The Stolar Partnership LLPAndrew & Julie ThomeVee-Jay Cement Contracting Sharon Walls, Adams Mark HotelTom & Chris Wheeland
IDA BERNSTEINEleanor Rosenbaum
BETTY BIERITom & Rita O’Keefe
MARY LOUISE ASCHINGER BIGGSTom & Karen Gummersbach
DR. HARRY BISHOPDr. Tom & Suzanne Weber
MATT BLUMMark & Adeline SchraierElliot & Kim Rich
NANCY BOARDRobert Weinshenker
MILDRED BORSCHDavid & Anne Rudder
LEONA BOSWELLDr. Bob & Marianne BergaminiJudy CiapciakArt & Joan DaileyBetty DavissonAudrey Dorsey & FamilyDolores HallPatricia KistenmacherMike & Donna KroehnkeKen & Dawn LeppertThe Marcolina FamilyMetropolitan Sewer District –County PlantsDave & Jitka OlanderMaureen Philipak & FamilyReynolds-Summerlot FamilyTracy ShattoBen & Jill TurecRosemary Van Nuyse
SCOTT BROWNELLNancy Cohen
WALTER BRUEGGEMANNCarol Biermann
RON BROWNDavid & Susan Henschel
BRIAN BURLISONSteve & Marsha Stevenson
JIMMY BURNSJudy Ciapciak
ROBBIE CAITOSonny & Jackie Stepputat
MARTHA CALVERTDolores Gerstenkorn
RYAN CARPENTERJennifer Gauvain
MICHAEL CLARKINBob & Mary Hanna
LISA COHENDr. Bob & Marianne BergaminiMrs. Pat BlassieNancy CohenKaren DubinskyLori & Bruce GlazierMary MercurioSylvia Powers
SUE CONREYRobert Weinshenker
MARY CRANCERKathy & Vic Richey
PEGGY CROWLEYDoug & Mary BergfeldBob & Eileen BurnsJudy CiapciakLeon & Susan GoldsteinTheodore & Margaret HenrichsRick & Molly HenrySuzanne JohnsonLSEE DepartmentTom & Mary MulvihillVic & Kathy RicheyTeresa SpillaneMartha StuppMary WaltersDorothy Watson
BILL DAIGLEJoe & Joyce Ancona
LORRAINE DEICHMANNGene & Jorine Caruso
KAY DOWELLJohn & Carol Bickel
MOTHER OF MARK ERKERRick & Jodi Gordon
MOTHER OF DEBBIE FINKELMark Eidelman
ROSALIE FISCHBECKJoe & Joyce Ancona
JACK FISHERAl & Judy Goldman
HUSBAND OF MRS. M FISCHERMr. & Mrs. H. Goldstein
JO FITZGERALDVance & Linda Hodge
JAN FRICKRobert Weinshenker
KIMBERLY ANN FLETCHERJacqueline ArchambaultThe Briggs FamilyGordon & Mickey ChubbuckShawn & Kristen ClarksonEd & Lori CuneoThomas & Diane DalyJohn & Audrey DoneffJerry & Sally FeldottoFrank & Sandra FletcherHarry & Julie FletcherJohn & Sharon GoltschmanDavid & Janna GreenwaltThe Hannegan FamilyThe John Hartnett FamilyThe Hellwege FamilyJim & Helen HerronPatti, Rosi & Janice HiebMary Beth HopfingerTed & Jackie IversonAnn Kahalon & FamilyKen & Pat KaysTeresa KellyKirkwood Girls BasketballKirkwood Girls Soccer TeamDeborah KoewingDietra LewisTerri LivingstonMike & Bonnie LuttbegMr. & Mrs. John MarinoDeborah MillerHarold O’NealColleen & Jenny RiceBob & Joan RobbenTom & Karen RonkStephanie RonsickMike, Rhonda & Elle RossMark & Robyn SchmitMark & Michelle ShukwitBrad & Michelle SimmonsBill & Sandy SmithBob & Vicki StaedMargaret StrumskyJay & Kay SturgeonThe Vondoersten Family
The Witterschein FamilyMike & Heidi WoodThe Woodruff FamilySheila Yates & Family
MARIA THERESA FRIEDAPhilip & Joan BarryPatricia Mitchell-FitzgeraldJacque & George FriedaThe John Nolan FamilyCharles & Jan NolteMBS Textbook Exchange, Inc.
YVONNE FRYThe Bernreuter FamilyEvelyn Borman & FamilyGrace ClarkinRon & Rose Clarkin & FamilyJim & Joy CorrellJames FreemanLillian FurgersonAnnette GroundsRick & Molly HenryDennis & Linda HuettAnita LeemonThe Mink GrandchildrenMississippi Valley Equipment Co.Sandy MonroeJon & Nancy PaisStan & Valerie RigdonKevin & LeAnn SmithDiane VoigtDarin & Kelly WertsRoy & Carol Whisler
EUGENE GAINERThe Vitale Family
MOTHER OF RON GALLOSteven & Nedra Morose
SUE ELLEN GALLOPPeter & Gisela Cohen
HUSBAND OF MRS. A. GIMIGERHerb & Beverly Goldstein
ROSE GOLDBERGCharlotte Rosenblum
DORETTA GOLDENBERGCharles & Kelly HylanMike & Sharon Obrecht
JOAN GOLDMANStewart & Judy Cohen
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KATHLEEN GREENMichael & Janice BoyleDoug & Kathy Timmerman
THERESE GRELLEJoan BakerThe James Baumgartner FamilySusan BentonJames & Mary Kay BrendelRobert & Linda BrendelThomas BrinkmannRobert E. ByrneRay ChapmanClare ConnellyChuck & Michelle DruryCindy FinneyBob & Mary FischerFran GallagherCharles & Lisa GendronLarry & Joanne GiovanniKent & Kris GoddardMarge GrelleThomas & Rita GrelleWilliam & Sarah HakesDon & Jane HelfersBeverly HuckabaStephen & Joan JohansStephen & Linda KienstraBarry KozloffMark & Kathy Leach & FamilyMrs. M.R. LewisEd & Barb LowesRonald & Carol LurkinsSusan McDonaldJohn & Barbara MariniJohn & Nancy MarinoRichard MarkMarquette Tool & Die CoJason & Victoria MedleyBill & Peggy NagleClyde & Melinda NosserRose Marie & Marie O’ShaughnessyCarl, Nancy & Tom OtsoJim’s Grelle’s Team & Co-workersWilliam RosnerThe Seiwell FamilyJoe & Donna SokolowskiKim StubbsThe Wankum FamilyMike & Janet WasylczakJane WeilandPatricia Wilhelm
NORTON HADLERAnonymous
TOM HAMMACHMick & Pat Byrne
FRANK HELLEEugene & Jorine Caruso
ELLEN HENRYBob & Eilen BurnsJudy CiapciakVic & Kathy Richey
ELAINE HERCKISMark & Adeline Schraier
ANDY HITTLERBob & Eileen BurnsJudy CiapciakDavid & Marsha Steffen
JOSEPHINE HERZONMaura McLarthy
JASON HOFFDon & Margie Sedlack
CLEM HOJNACKIThe Gilmore Family
WILLIAM HOODDavid & Anne Rudder
HAL HOSTMEYERBill & Mary Esker
VIOLA HRINEd & Kathy Hegger & Sons
JOHN HUBBARDTom & Rita O’Keefe
AARON HUBBELLNehley GoodwinThe Nagy Family
DON HUELSMANAFRL/RBOTAir Forces DirectorateStephen & Judy AllenDarrell BartzKen & Darla BauerKen & Joyce BeckerMilt & Diane BloodBoeing Support Equipment FriendsRon & Geraldine BusamRalph CassellPatrick ChapmanRev. Robert CorbettSam & Shawn DugganGerry & Jane EschmannWilliam FortnerFuture Capabilities BranchJames & Wilma GarrisonThe Gilmore FamilyScott & Gina GoldeThe Greble FamilyRon HamiltonJackie, Colette & Jerry HenmiDavid HirshBob & Jo HoffSteven HuelskoetterRichard & Judy HuelsmanIndustrial Electric Motor Works EmployeesSteve & Joan JohansDon KorteLaurie LandgrafDan & Sally LuechtefeldLinda LuttbegThe McDaniel FamilyJohn & Joan MorrisseyStanley & Beverly OfsthunLarry PeimannCharles & Jean Prives“Shop for Friends” vendorsElma TobiasRoger & Debbie Tobias
Neil TorreyMarie VenturellaGary & Emily WeinhausJames & Doris WilsonWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
DAVE HUFFMANTed & Emme SandersThe Sedlack Family
EVELYN HUGHESBob & Eileen BurnsJoe & Janet CiapciakJudy CiapciakJudy CusterBob & Robin FosterGreg & Jan GatesJack & Mary GilsinnThe Gregory FamilyPatrick GunnRick & Molly HenryLaura HoeingRob & Colleen HudlerJohn & Mary Ann HunzekerTimothy & Lisbeth KennedyKen & Barb KlinkhardtCraig & Charlene KuhlTom & Brenda LeGrandJack & Rochelle LinharesOwen & Mary McNameeScott & Joan MackenzieTerri MelvilleBill & Pat NagleThe Nix FamilySt. Louis Chapter, NECAKevin & Dena O’MalleySue Perez Michael & Christine PitzerJohn & Donna RingwaldCindy RosvallSachs ElectricDavid & Suzanne SparksTeresa Spillane Kurt & Mary StoeppelmanMartha Stupp
MIKE HUITT Dan & Rocky Rosen
KEN HUTCHINGSONJohn & Carol Bickel
MOTHER OF ITTA HYMANLois Lerner
KEVIN JOTTEJohn & Betty Moriarity
LLOYD KAEMPFENancy Findley
JOHN KAMMERMEYERThe Venarsky Family
IRVINE KAPLANAnonymous
TOM KELLETTVic & Kathy Richey
DON KENNEDYPaul & Mary Mercurio Family
DR. MARSHALL KESSLERRobert Weinshenker
GEORGE “BUD” KIPPJoe & Joyce Ancona & Family
FATHER OF MARK KORITZAnonymous
FATHER OF REGINE KORNMarsha Stevenson
ED KUHNMary McDevitt
CAROLYN KYLEVickie Hollenbeck
IAN KYLEVickie Hollenbeck
NORMAN LINDENBAUMMr. & Mrs. H. Goldstein
EDITH LIPSITZWarner & Helane Isaacs
DONN LIPTONCS Flooring
LARRY LOESCHEAnn HirschKarla Drysdale
JUNE MARSHNancy Cohen
NICHOLAS McCORDSarah Radke
LAUREN McDONNALJoyce GaughRandy & Sandi KatcherKelly KnollStev & Karen StetzRobert & Judith White
JOYCE & GLENN MONAHANPeter & Gisela CohenThe Holiday FamilyLarry & Kathy ReimeltVic & Kathy Richey
DR. ANN MANGANAROVic & Kathy Richey
ROSE MURIBITOGary, Linda & Dan Frey
AUSTIN MURPHYJean BrockmannShane & Alyssa MurphyJosephine Spring
NEIL MYRONHerb & Beverly Goldstein
PAUL OCKRASSA
Gene & Jorine CarusoBOB & MARY ANN OBERLEEileen Burns
MARY OCHSEBill & Lynn Schaefer
FRANK OSWALDBill & Lynn Schaefer
DR. FRANCIS PALETTA, SRBob & Eileen Burns
RAQUEL PARNASDonna Kendrick & Tom
DALE PATEPaul & Mary Mercurio Family
BEN PECKElliot & Kim Rich
JOSH PUSZKARAngela CostelloTom & Kim PuszkarTricia Smith
KAILIE RHINESKelly Ethington
BROTHER IN LAW of LES RICH Peter & Gesila Cohen
IRENE RICHTERBetty LauryRICHARD ROSENBAUMLarry & Michelle BeilensonBrenda BramsMike BramsToby BravermanGrace BrodNorma BontatibusDavid & Judy CapesCarol CrouppenDavid & Linda D’AgrosaGene & Lee DeutschRoberta FeinsteinBarry & Lyndia FinerMark & Joanie GoldsteinMelvin & Meryl HalpernBen & Carol KatzPeggy KleinJerry & Paula JenningsDavid Lang & Suzanne EpsteinTom & Linda LangsdorfTom & Susan LawsonDavid & Judy LipsitzNorman & Vicki LitzJudy PresbergAl & Nancy RoseDr. & Mrs. Stephen RostandMorn RubinRick ShermanHal & Jane SitrinSean & Lizzie SteinHarvey & Diane StoneDick & Joyce UlrichRandy & Muriel Zimring
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EARL ROSENGene & Lee DeutschWarner & Helane Isaacs
KELLY SMITH RUSSOKaren Kearney
JORDAN SHEERThe Hagen Family
RICHARD SCHMIDTDavid & Cathy Rodgers
FRANCES SCHNEIDEWINDRobert Weinshenker
JEAN SALOMONBetty AbramsMary BearmanJason BrownSteve & Sandy BrownEric & Stephanie BusseLou & Evelyn CohenNancy CohenPeter & Gisela CohenMary Alice CroninJoyce DavisMike & Jamie GlaserMarian HackmannRuth HallMark & Sheri HarrisDavid & Susan HenschelJoe & Patty KarolczakArt & Ellie KassoffRuth KayMike & Barb MaloneyMike & Joan MerktSylvia PowersMatthias & Linda RennerMr. & Mrs. Richard RosenthalMike SawickiSandy SchonwaldMaxine Stein & FamilyMrs. Betty SpitzerJeffrey & Martina SternMr. & Mrs. Robert ToblerArnold VoylesJim & Esther WatelCourtney & Janet WestonMaurice Wilson
RIANNA SCHIELEKate & Karen Finnegan
BENJAMIN SCHRIEBERPat BrooksKen & Betty Harre
Joann HermannBeverly KrewinghausRoselen KramerPaul & Joanne PetrikovitschCarol StephanMr. & Mrs. Robert ToblerFrank & Marion Weihe
MOTHER OF KATHY SCHULZEVickie Hollenbeck
MARGARET SCHWEITZERAmvet Ladies AuziliaryTom Gummersbach
CHUCK SEGERSt. John’s Mercy Blood Bank & Donor Services
JEANNE SEIPPThe Baricevic FamilyCharles & Carol HippisleyPeggy MarshallMurphy Operators & Co-workers Louis & Charlotte QueensenJoseph ReichertDaniel SeippDavid & Donna SeippBetty McCarron
IDA SHINDELMANTom & Carol GormanDr. & Mrs. Herbert Lubowitz
ANNE SHUKWITBunzl – Mid Central RegionKevin & Diane HadlerThe Traeger Family
ROBERT SHEA, SREd & Joan BurtelowPatrick CarrollPat & Julie CarrollRick & Carolyn Gold & FamilyJanet McAffee IncJohn & Janea KleinWilliam & Doris NiehoffNancy PoolSr. Mary Jean PowersTatie ReeseThe Sehnert FamilyThe Sobbe Family
BRENDA SIEBELSDr. Bob & Marianne BergaminiMary Phillips
CORY SIEBERTJames Siebert
MARVIN SKAGGSDon & Margie Sedlack
JACOB STALLMANLois Haller
ROSALIND STONEHerb & Beverly Goldstein
RONALD STRINGERThe Schaeffer FamilyThe Siebel-Spath Family
JOSEPH SUELLENTROPMike Jackson
LORRAINE SUSMANHelane & Warner IsaacsEleanor Rosenbaum
JANIECE SWALLEYTom & Rita O’Keefe
SANDY TAKIFFSteven & Nedra Morose
AGNES ULMERRobert & Candace Schaeffer
SARAH JANE VALENZAVince Alagna
NORWOOD VEATCH JR.Craug & Michelle Forthaus
BONNIE VENTODr. Bob & Marianne BergaminiJudy CiapciakCheryl & Emily SmithFamily Friend
LOIS VERKRUYSEJoe & Joyce Ancona
STEVEN VOLLINSDon & Margie Sedlack
LORRAINE VOSSCarolyn Hamlin
DOROTHY WAITEHelane & Warner Isaacs
JOHN R. WATSONJohn & Maureen BodeWill BodePeg BodinetThe Brueggemann FamilyAnita CainMatthew & Amanda CaminitiDuane & Janelle ClarkeCarrie, Derrick & Kortnie DunnBarry & Shirley EssenpreisWendy EssenpreisSandra FileJerry & Mary Ann FruehBill & Melis Gass & FamilyJames & Ruth GovaiaClif & Judy GrunerDorothy HallGloria HartmanKathleen HastingsEric Holman FamilyVivian HostoDon & LaVon JordahlBrian & Kristine KlenkePete & Pam LeDucGerald & Jane LuchtefeldBernice LurkinsRachel MitchelarPatricia NoeRick & Sheryl NollDave & Bobbie PraterRussell & Nancy RiekeRussell & Rebecca Rieke JrSharon SchoenRay & Norma ShafferMichael & Anne SpitzVernon & Lois SteinerWalter & Betty SteinerGary Voss & FamilyDavid & Jessica WetzelNelda WilliamsLaverne & Judy WillefordPatrick & Rosemary YorkD.E. Zobrist
ROBERT WEIDENBENNERFamily Friend
ROBERT (DOC) WIDMANNEd Gawerecki & Carol MeyerGene & Mary Ann Wetzel
ELENORE WILLIAMSONThe Murphys
RICHARD WILLISDenis & Pat BahlingerDon & Sharon KaagLydia SaengerCharles & Joan SandhoferSt. John’s HospitalJoAnne SchmidtAncell & Virginia Whitney
ANNE WILSONJudy CiapciakTeresa Spillane
GENEVIEVE WINTERERChristine Pitzer
ADAM WISDOMAlive MagazineDawn DainsGreg & Karen DixGut & Dede DresserFriends at THSCheryl Ann HilleThe Huffman FamilyFrieda KaemmerlenCharles & Amy McLeodGlenn & Christina MundwillerTodd & Jean NowackRobert & Judy SalingZane Smith & FamilyMary Lou RichardsonDon & Janet SmithBob & Donna SoosNorma Whitson
MARILYN WOERTHERKoelling & Associates Inc
SAUL WOLFSONSteven & Marsha Stevenson
TOM WOODJohn & Carol BickelMarlene Redus
SISTER OF MRS. GORDON ZIEGLERSusan Frey
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Congratulations to St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital and the David C. Pratt Cancer Center on completing the first phase in the construction of the brand new Cardinal Kids Cancer Center,
formerly the Pediatric Cancer and Hematology Center. Friends of Kids with Cancer is proud to be a part of this groundbreaking expansion, and look forward to the realization of our dream.
Look for more updates in future volumes of Friend to Friend!
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Judy Ciapciak Executive Director
Tom MulvihillCommunications Specialist
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