BCAP Newsletter May 2016

BCAP
Buzz
Volume 16-1
May 2016
10
YEARS
AND
COUNTING
Welcome Words from our Founder
Can you believe in a few short
months, we will be halfway into
2016? And we believe 2016 will
continue to be the best year yet
for BCAP! Our board continues
to grow, and as of today, we have
a full-functioning 16 member
board. Our committees and Angie Walters, BCAP Founder
volunteers have also continued to
grow allowing us to make huge strides in getting our name out
there and reaching new breast cancer patients in need. We are
ready to have another recod-setting year for the number of
patients we are able to serve. We could not accomplish our
mission without YOUR generosity and support and we thank each
and every one of you.
Again this year, we started off with a bang with our ever popular
Bunco for Breast Cancer held in March. This was our biggest
bunco to date and also raided the largest dollar amount yet for our
local ptients. 2016 will hold quite a few events supporting BCAP
with the next one slated to begin on June 11th by cancer survivor
and BCAP supporter Bobbie Jo Sparks when she hosts her 3rd
Annual Cancer Free event. June 25th, the Athletics will host their
Pink Night followed by 918 Construction’s 4th Annual Million
Dollar Scramble on July 29th at White Hawk. September will hold
our 8th Annual Pink Carpet Brunch and FAshion Show and will
again feature our patients as models on the runway. Many other
groups continue to support BCAP, Indian Springs Country Club
Women’s Golf Associations and the Career Women’s Golf
Association will both hold tournaments that will benefit BCAP.
Watch for details on all of these fun and exciting events on our
website and our social media sites.
As we strive to hold new events and reach new patients and
supporters, the need for volunteers continues to grow. If you are
looking for ways to give back to your community, consider jumping
on board with BCAP—we need your help to continue to be
successful even if it’s just for a few hours each month.
As always, we can’t thank you enough for supporting BCAP and
local breast cancer patients.
918-637-8627
www.bcapfund.org
[email protected]
P.O. Box 470065, Tulsa, OK 74147
BCAP’s mission is to financially
assist Breast Cancer Patients in
the greater Tulsa area in their
journey to recovery.
Our
Events
This
Quarter
Bunco For Breast Cancer
We kicked off our 10-year anniversary with our Bunco for
Breast Cancer on March 5, 2016. We had a record-breaking
attendance, helping raise over $12,000! This year we had the
pleasure of having Colonel Jessica Michelle as our auctioneer
for our live dessert auction; once again the bidding was
exciting and competitive. We would like to recognize our
sponsors, Industrial Consultants, Helmerich & Payne,
RE/MAX Life, Chinowth & Cohen, Tanda & MT Francis,
Williams, and Simple Simons. A special thank you to Kimberly
Gualman, through her story we see the difference our
sponsors and supporters make in the journey to recovery.
Thank you to all who came out to support BCAP and its
mission to help breast cancer patients.
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A BCAP Tradition: Christmas Basket Update
This year we filled the Christmas baskets with the generosity of
many of our supporters. The baskets included essentials for a
Christmas meal, a gift card for perishables, and gifts for each
family member. Many of our volunteers donated their time to
deliver these baskets to the patients we’ve helped in 2015. The
families were thankful and excited to receive their baskets!
We would like to thank the following for their contributions in
making this year’s Christmas basket tradition a success:
Zeta Tau Alpha at Oklahoma State University
Williams and Shae Garcia (a BCAP volunteer)
Manager Lynna at Walmart, 81st & Garnett
Route 66 Ladies of Harley
If you would like to adopt a basket for Christmas 2016
Email: [email protected]
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Accent
Picture
Framing
and
Gallery
Donor
Spotlight
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
IN SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
Mary and Navy Chief (Ret.) Peter Berryman, owners of Accent
Picture Framing and Gallery know first hand the support
needed to get through the treatment process.
After learning about BCAP Fund and its mission, Mary
responded to the need of many that face financial worries
during treatment. As a breast cancer survivor, she was aware of
the possible financial worries patients have through treatment.
Because of her husband’s service to the United States Navy,
Mary had great insurance, and his support throughout her
treatment allowed her to take the time she needed for
recovery. She understood this was not possible for many
people, especially single women. Accent Picture Framing and
Gallery has made donations that have helped several patients in
our community ease some of the burden that accompanies a
cancer diagnosis.
Not only has Accent Picture Framing and Gallery been a
supporter and donor of BCAP, Mary and her husband have also
donated their time delivering Christmas baskets; they have been
humbled by the appreciation the patients express. Mary has
attended many BCAP events and she is delighted to see the
faces of the women as they enjoy themselves and is happy to see
the support they offer each other. “It is most important to have
fun times with other survivors and people who care about us
enough to help us feel normal again.”
Mary enjoys attending the Annual Pink Carpet Survivor Brunch
and Fashion Show; she has enjoyed seeing the latest fashion.
“We are interested in having clothes that fit, look nice, and help
us feel normal again. We are strong women, have feelings,
appreciate surviving, trying to get on with our lives, and remind
each other we are not defined by our breasts alone. We are so
much more!”
Thank you Accent Picture Framing and Gallery, your generosity
has made it possible for many to experience peace of mind.
Thank you to all our sponsors and donors. With your support, we are able to assist patients through
their journey to recovery. To make a donation or become a corporate donor, visit bcapfund.org
Kastl Vision Center
ARVEST
RE/Max Life
Helmerich & Payne
Warren Clinic Breast Specialist
Warren Clinic Medical Oncology
Walmart
Stonebrook Day Spa
CreativeState
Industrial Consultants
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors
Simple Simon Pizza
Williams
Buggy Station
Nichols Brothers
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Board Member Spotlight
Aubry Oehlberg wanted to do something to help breast cancer patients after
she watched her aunt and a friend battle extremely aggressive types of breast
cancer. In 2015, she became involved with BCAP as a volunteer and in 2016 she
joined the Board of Directors as a Board Member at Large.
Aubry describes other board members and volunteers as “extremely generous
and caring Individuals.” She finds it rewarding to be among “an amazing group of
people that try to improve the lives of patients who need help.” Aubry
continues to volunteer as part of the Patient and Marketing Committees. And
we include her among the amazing people who share their time and talents to
BCAP
Aubry
Oehlberg
Board Member At Large
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Outside of BCAP, Aubry loves to travel as much as possible and enjoys going to
Germany where she can practice her German. Hiking and running are one of
her many past times, and she is currently training to run her first marathon.
When she is not running she enjoys her “husband’s delicious cooking and trying
new foods.”
Thank you for your service!
Volunteer Spotlight
With only a few months as the social media and webmaster volunteer, Alyson
has made a significant difference in our social media presence. She has added a
Twitter account (@BCAPfundtulsa) and an Instagram account (BCAPfundtulsa)
helping expand our reach to inform people about BCAP. Her background in
animation and graphic design along with hard work and resolve, has helped
spread the word about the efforts BCAP does to assist local breast cancer
patients. “I am glad to be part of an organization that is dedicated to assisting
patients and does great things in our community”
Alyson first learned about BCAP when she came home after graduating college
in Chicago and attended the BCAP fashion show; her mother had recently
completed chemotherapy and participated as one of the models. Because of her
personal experience and the stories she heard at the fashion show, Alyson was
motivated to work with BCAP in some capacity. When the opportunity to
volunteer surfaced, she was happy to take on her current position to help
further spread BCAPs mission through social media.
Thank you for your dedication!
Alyson
Gonzalez
BCAP Fund is a 501 c(3) organization governed by local Tulsa volunteers which provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing debilitative cancer
treatments. Recipients are chosen from the following counties in Oklahoma: Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Kay, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage,
Ottawa, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington. Our candidate committee meets monthly to select deserving recipients for short term rent, mortgage and
utility assistance. Funds are dispersed directly to vendors or suppliers. These funds are raised through events, corporate donations, grants and private donations.
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2016 Leadership
Congratulations to Our Friends of BCAP!
ANGIE WALTERS (2006)
Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Cassie Zanovich and Nancy Walker each won 2 tickets to Winterfest plus hot
RANDY GASSWINT (2008)
President
Chief Administrations Officer
4th Quarter winners:
chocolate -Compliments of Arvest
Yvonne Brownrigg won 2-OKC Thunder tickets plus parking - compliments of
Latshaw Drilling Company, LLC
1st Quarter Winner:
Patti Windes won 2 tickets to Cirque Du Soleil, Avatar
CHRISTY LEACH (2015)
Executive Vice Presidents of Patients
Thank you Friends of BCAP! Your support and donation will change the lives
of many.
ANN LOUISE LOWRY (2014)
Corporate Secretary
Become a ‘Friend of BCAP’ (FOBCAP)
FRANK KASTL (2013)
Chief Financial Officer
NORMAN WALTERS (2006)
Board Member at Large
DIANNE SMITH (2010)
Board Member at Large
MICHELLE CRAWFORD (2011)
Board Member at Large
DIANNE CUNNINGHAM (2013)
Board Member at Large
CRYSTAL GHERE (2014)
Board Member at Large
CASSIE ZANOVICH (2016)
Board Member at Large
Patient Liason
RYAN SAPPINGTON (2016)
Board Member at Large
ELISSA BAKER (2016)
Board Member at Large
Marketing Chair
AUBRY OEHLBERG (2016)
Board Member at Large
COURTNEY KELLEY (2016)
Board Member at Large
JONICA KING (2016)
Board Member at Large
Public Information Chair
For a $25 annual donation you receive:
o A membership Card
o Our Quarterly Newsletter
o Our “FOBCAP T-Shirt
o E-mail notification of upcoming events
and volunteer opportunities
o Entries in quarterly prize drawing for joining, and for attending events and
showing your FOBCAP
membership card
Call to Action
For the many who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, treatments can be
financially devastating. This burden can weigh heavy on families, some to the
point of having to decide whether they should pay for treatment or provide
basic needs for their families. Consider helping us with BCAP’s goal “to assist
patients in winning their battle against breast cancer”. By diminishing financial
stress related to the basic need of the family, the breast cancer patients can
direct their energy more effectively to the healing process.”
Here are ways you can take action:
o Volunteer by getting in touch with Crystal Ghere at
[email protected] to find the right fit for your skills and
talents.
o Visit our website www.bcapfund.org to donate.
o Attend or become a sponsor of our many events coordinated
throughout the year.
o Shop through smile.amazon.com to donate a portion of your
purchase to BCAP.
Calendar of Events
8th Annual Pink Carpet Survivor Brunch & Fashion Show
September 10, 2016, Location TBD
Bobbi Jo Sparks’ 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Fundraiser
June 11, 2016
Athletics Pink Night Benefitting BCAP and Tulsa Project Woman
June 25, 2016
918 Construction Golf Tournament at White Hawk
July 29, 2016
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MEMORY WALL
Donations made in memory of the following:
Jamila Tata from
Abeda Yar
Fauzia Tata
Zakia Maaroof
Joseph Tata & Noria Marof
Nanci Realty Corporation
Lenore "Lynn" Coombes from
Marty Coombes
Virginia Ann Young
Don Izett
Dr. & Mrs. Steve & Kay Grigsby
Mr. & Mrs. Bricen Grigsby
The Derek & Juli Grigsby Family
Ron & Karen Garrison
Cheryl Coll-Gallup
Ron & Andrea Cordell
Bob & Letha Delp
Ruby Beauchamp
Edward & Barbara Williams
The Vinita Hornets Class of '77
The Silvertones Family
Paula Sue Norvell
Vera W. May
R.E. & Anna R. Hamm
Mark & Shelli Temple
Billye Housman
Cynthia Harvey
Judy Edwards from
Joy Sue Compton
Dr. John Kastl
Karen D. Pendland from
Mark & Sharla Belluomo
Yolanda Nugent from
Team Storm
Marie "Thelma" Lloyd from
Mark & Sharla Belluomo
Debbie Turner from
Mark Watson
Susan Harrison from
Dr, Judy Kastl
Mike Lichenwalter from
Sylvia Heider
Becknell Wholesale Company
Willard & Lucile Carter
Scott & Debbie Miller
Wayne & Janice Lichtenwalter
Rodney & Deborah Swearingen
Doris Wheeler from
Cheryl Clark
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George Hailey from
Alan Ford
Launis Kastl from
Frank Kastl, Sr.
Katherine Beyhan from
Susan Dowd
Brandon Michael Fraire from
Janette Hammack
HONOR WALL
Neva Lewis from
Family of Neva Lewis
Robert Eshelman from
Bob Staab
Butch & Brenda King
Mary Barrett
Jim & Sheryl Youell
Don & Judy DeCamp
Kay Beasley from
Carl Beasley
Joe Ellen Gann from
Alice Goodman and family
Adrianne Nimmo from
Mary Ann Cameron
David Bennett
Jayne Hadley
Judy Walters
Donna K. Gulledge
Kyle Nix
Courtney L. Cullison
Kassandre Balocca
Elizabeth Harris
Karen L. Cook
Jeff Merwin
Michelle Nimmo from
Thomas & Leigh Ward
Kay Lynn Wayne from
Susan Akse
Scott H. Miller from
JoAn Lichtenwalter
Donations made in honor of the following:
Angela Walters from
Becky J. Frank
Dan & Rhonda Duke
Nancy & Anthony Horn
Dr. Judy Kastl
Rachel Anderson
Dianne Smith from
Becky J. Frank
Dr. Judy Kastl from
Jo Ellen Sutter
Sandra Thomas
Ann Wilkerson
Frank & Patti Kastl
Chris Gibson from
Anthony & Lori Mitten
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Stephanie deVerges from
Dr. Judy Kastl
DiAnne Cunningham
Clara Qasem
LeaAnne & Mark McGuire from
Bradley Garrison
Anthony & Lori Mitten
Larry & Jane Gray
James & Linette Dawson from
Randy & Malynn Gasswint
Melissa Tata
Randy Gasswint from
Oklahoma Association of Realtors
Susan Dowd from
Collin Dowd
Allison Berry
J.M. Dowd
Deborah Dowd
Susan Comfort from
Leslie Comfort
Andrea Beasley from
Carl Beasley
Trilla Frazier from
Cheryl Clark
Alicia Wells from
Cheryl Clark