October 2012 / November 2012

October &September
November 2012
2012
LEGOLAND® FLORIDA & PARTNERS TAKE THE MAGIC TO THE CHILDREN
The Dream Village Gets a Newly Renovated Cottage to Bring Joy to Sunshine Foundation’s Dreamers
Sunshine Foundation’s Dream
Village is getting a brick-tastic makeover thanks to LEGOLAND® Florida
and many generous local companies.
Renovations have begun on one of nine
uniquely-themed cottages found at the
Dream Village. From ceiling to floor,
this cottage will be transformed into a
LEGOLAND® Florida lover’s dream
· Badcock & More
with highly-themed rooms & a LEGO® · Kommercial Refrigeration, Inc.
Duplo plate wall with a play area.
· Rick Wilson Painting, Inc.
· Springer Peterson Roofing and
Merlin’s Magic Wand is
Sheet Metal, Inc.
the charitable organiza· The Home Depot
tion for LEGOLAND®
· Tucker Construction Group, Inc.
Florida’s parent company,
Sunshine Foundation is so excited to
Merlin Entertainments
see the new cottage unveiled and we
Group, and is funded through the
generosity of staff and private donors. know our dreamers will love it! The
ribbon cutting takes place soon. Please
While LEGOLAND® Florida and
Merlin’s Magic Wand are leading the check www.sunshinefoundation.org
for photos and we will be featuring the
efforts, many local companies have
joined the cause to provide substantial cottage in the next issue of the
Sunshine Reporter too. Thank you to
financial contributions to the project
everyone who is making the
including construction and roofing
Dream Village an even more special
materials, air conditioning, furniture,
place for our families!
paint and volunteer time:
Right:
LEGOLAND® Florida and
partners break ground at the site of the
soon to be renovated cottage!
Adrian Jones, General Manager of LEGOLAND®
Florida spends time with Christian, a
Sunshine Foundation dreamer! Christian is
6 years old and has severe autism.
Benjamin’s Dream Village Dream!
“We believe this dream has improved
his view on life. He realized he is able
to do many activities that he thought he
was not able to do before this trip!”
-Parents of Benjamin, age 16, diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Right: Benjamin and his family at Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village!
Happy Birthday and Goodbye to Our Dear Friend Bonnie Adams
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Bonnie Adams, who would have celebrated her 75th
birthday on November 03, 2012, but passed away on August 26, 2012. Bonnie, who became president of the All Volunteer We Care Chapter after her husband Ed Adams, who for many years served
as chapter president, passed away on February 25, 2009. Bonnie, her daughter Julie and son-in-law
Gordy and granddaughter Elsie vowed to continue the work that Ed had dedicated so many years to
doing. They would continue making the dreams of Sunshine Foundation’s chronically ill, seriously
ill, physically challenged and abused children come true, as a way of remembering Ed.
Each year, two times a year, Bonnie, Julie, Gordy, Bonnie’s grandchildren Elsie and Brandon and
Julie’s future daughter-in-law Lauren spent three days parking campers and cars in the Lowe’s parking lot near the
Dover International Speedway, where the Nascar Races took place. In these three
exhausting days, they sometimes generated over $4,000.00, and made good friends
of these kind people who returned each year to park with them and help the Sunshine
Foundation. This year’s race (pictured at left) took place on September 28th through
September 30th and it was a heart breaking day for not only Julie and her family but
also for the people who parked there and had come to know and love Bonnie through
the years. Julie, like her mother, now vows to continue as the We Care Chapter
president, carrying on her parent’s legacy of helping those less fortunate.
Bonnie’s bright smile and quick wit endeared her to all she met. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have known this warm, generous, caring woman and will miss her terribly. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Julie, Gordy and all her grandchildren. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
9th Annual Library IV
Bike-A-Thon
Dream Recipient’s Parents Give
Dream to Another Child
Thank you to the many people who biked in the 9th Annual
Library IV Bike-A-Thon to answer dreams for Sunshine
Foundation dreamers. Every year Sunshine Foundation
supporters bike 33 miles in this wonderful event. This year
the Bike-A-Thon raised over $6,700.00! Special thanks to
Brian, owner of the
Library IV and the
All Volunteer Joan
‘Jake’ Memorial
Chapter for making
the event a success!
Left:
The start of the
33 mile bike
ride for
Sunshine
Foundation!
Donate at www.sunshinefoundation.org
to make dreams come true!
Dave and Ellen Thompson along with St. John’s
Lutheran Church adopted the dream of a Sunshine
Foundation dreamer in memory of Dave and Ellen’s
son, Michael. Michael received a dream through
Sunshine Foundation before sadly he passed away.
His generous parents wanted to help give the dream
experience to another child in need of Sunshine.
Thank you for making dreams come true. Dave and
Ellen are pictured above with Bill Sample, Sunshine
Foundation President Emeritus and Founder, and
Kate Sample, Sunshine Foundation President.
All Volunteer Cape Atlantic Chapter’s
17th Annual Golf Classic
The All Volunteer Cape Atlantic Chapter hosted its 17th Annual Golf Classic to answer
dreams for Saniya and Baily. Saniya is 4 years old and diagnosed with spina bifida. Baily
is 14 years old and has severe autism. At the Golf Classic, the children learned that they
would receive a dream come true trip to visit the Central Florida theme parks. Thank you to
everyone who made this event a success and made these special dreams come true!
Left:
Members of the
All Volunteer Cape
Atlantic Chapter and
Sunshine Foundation
President,
Kate Sample, at the
Chapter’s annual
golf outing!
Holiday Cards Now Available!
Beautiful holiday cards designed by
Kathy Davis Studios are on sale now!
100% of proceeds benefit
Sunshine Foundation.
10 for $10.00 +shipping
20 for $15.00 +shipping
Above:
Saniya with the fun
gifts she received at
the golf outing!
Left:
Baily is seen with
his family at the
Golf Classic!
Thank You RTIS Volunteers
Sunshine Foundation thanks
the teams of RTIS volunteers
who have been a great help at our headquarters in
Feasterville. RTIS generously pays their employees
while they volunteer. Thank you for making dreams
come true!
Many thanks to Kathy Davis Studios
for designing this card exclusively for
Sunshine Foundation free of charge!
Thank you Print Pack Complete for
donating the printing of the cards!
*Inside of card reads
“Happiest
Holidays
to you!”
Available for purchase while supplies
last at www.sunshinefoundation.org
The wonderful teams of
RTIS volunteers! If you would
like to sponsor a volunteer day
for your employees email
[email protected]
Sunshine Foundation Dreamers Enjoy A Phillies Game and Meet Cliff Lee!
Thank you Cliff and Kristen Lee for their generosity in hosting
Sunshine Foundation past and future dreamers at a Phillies game!
The children were given the opportunity to meet
the Phillies pitcher and got to tour the behind the
scenes places and home plate!
Left:
Sunshine Foundation dreamers and Cliff Lee!
Right:
High fives for the Phillies and an exciting day at the park!
See what a dream can do when you donate at www.sunshinefoundation.org
Mikey Meets the Steelers
Mikey is 6 years old, is autoimmune diffident, and has severe trachea bronchial malacia,
asthma, and severe allergies, which requires him to use a nebulizer. He receives IVIG
infusions every four weeks, weekly injections of methotraxate, and must take numerous daily
medications to manage his diagnosis. He was hospitalized twice during last school year, but
his family says his personality does not let his illness keep him down. His favorite activity is
football. The Steelers are his favorite team because “they have a lot of wins and Superbowl
championships!” Mikey’s dream was to meet the Steelers, a dream that was recently made
real. Sunshine Foundation sent Mikey to Pittsburgh to meet his heroes! He was able to meet
multiple players. Mikey was lucky enough to attend a practice where he met the team and also
attended a game the next night. He says, “It was awesome. I had a hard time getting the
smile off my face!” Thank you to the Pittsburgh Steelers for making this dream come true and
providing tickets for Mikey and his parents. He most
definitely will never forget this dream come true!
Left:
Mikey meets Head Coach
Mike Tomlin and
Ben Roethlisberger.
Mikey was given a Steelers
brand hat, wrist bands,
gloves, towel, autographed
football, and team photo to
remember his special day!
Jeremiah is 7years
old and has cerebral
palsy. Jeremiah
loves animals and
he likes to learn
about dinosaurs!
Right:
Mikey with Troy Palamalu
and Ramon Foster!
Mikey is wearing ben’s jersey!
Answer Dreams with Workplace Campaigns
If you are a
Federal Employee
State Employee
County Employee
or your employer has a Workplace Campaign, be sure to
designate Sunshine Foundation as your charity of choice!
CFC# 11868
Alyssa is 16 years
old and is diagnosed
with Angelman
syndrome. Alyssa
loves to swim and go
to the movies!
*If not listed in your charity booklet write
in Sunshine Foundation.
Sunshine Reporter Now Published Every Other Month
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now be printed every two months. This will save on printing and postage. You can help us
save even more funds by signing up to receive your Sunshine Reporter in your email! Email
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Henry is 7 years
old and has
severe autism
and epilepsy.
Henry loves to go
to the beach!
Your generous donations made these dreams come true in September 2012!
Name
Age
Hometown
Dream
Diagnosis
Complete
Date
Hospital
Family
Christian
5
Detroit, MI
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Severe Autism
9/6/12
Beaumont Hospital
6
Leonardo
6
Katy, TX
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Encephalopathy,
Cerebral Palsy
9/6/12
Texas Children's
Hospital
7
Jared
14
Philadelphia, PA
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Beal Syndrome
9/13/12
St. Christopher’s
3
Jonathan
10
Jacksonville, TX
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Severe Autism
9/13/12
Children’s Hospital
4
Kaira
3
Logansport, IN
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Cerebral Palsy
9/20/12
Loganspsort
Memorial
7
Taylor
16
Fayetteville, GA
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Cerebral Palsy
9/20/12
Emory Children's
Center
3
Avery
14
Souderton, PA
Discovery Cove
/Dream Village
Severe Autism
9/26/12
CHOP
4
Kimberlin
18
Eastvale, CA
Shopping Spree
Mitochondrial Disease
9/26/12
Chino Valley
Medical Center
5
Joshua
14
Newburg, MD
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Spina Bifida
9/27/12
Johns Hopkins
4
Thanks to Our Generous Donors Jared’s Dream Came True in September!
"I didn't realize that people can
get together and give families
like us, with our children,
such an exciting gift."
-Jared’s mom
Pierre DuCharme / Ledger Media Group
Jared and his mom explore Sunshine Foundation’s
Dream Village on his dream come true trip to visit the
Central Florida attractions!
Jared is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and
Beal’s syndrome. Beal’s syndrome is a rare genetic
connective tissue disorder characterized by tall thin
stature with permanently contracted joints of the fingers,
elbows, knees and hips. As a result, children with this
diagnosis may find certain movements difficult.
You can help give this happy experience to more children by donating at www.sunshinefoundation.org
Your generous donations made these dreams come true in October 2012!
Name
Age
Hometown
Dream
Diagnosis
Complete
Date
Hospital
Family
Manuel
12
Cicero, IL
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Pervasive
Developmental
Disorder
10/4/12
Children’s
Memorial
4
Caleb
9
Philpot, KY
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Severe Autism and
Epilepsy
10/4/12
Children’s Hospital
6
David
5
Ridgway, PA
Meet Pittsburgh
Steelers
Severe Asthma
10/6/12
Pittsburgh
Children’s
6
Jeremy
14
Morrisdale, PA
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Severe Autism
10/11/12
Clearfield Hospital
5
Cordell
10
Saylorsburg, PA
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Tourette's Disorder
10/11/12
Geisinger Medical
5
Jacah
5
Humble, TX
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Cerebral Palsy
10/18/12
Texas Children’s
5
Eboni
14
San Antonio, TX
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
History of Abuse
10/18/12
Children’s Hospital
4
Tucker
4
Scottsville, NY
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Spina Bifida
10/24/12
University of
Rochester
4
Joshua
17
Hood River, OR
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Down Syndrome
10/25/12
Hood River
Memorial
4
Daniel
10
Grand Prairie, TX
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Cerebral Palsy
10/25/12
Children’s Medical
Dallas
4
Rachel
12
Canton, OH
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Severe Arthritis
10/25/12
Akron Children’s
Hospital
5
Jaelyn
3
Billings, MT
FL Theme Parks
/Dream Village
Spinal Cord Infarction
10/25/12
Spokane Shriners
5
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Thank You to Our Generous Dream Makers of September 2012!
®
A.P. Lawn Care
John H. Abbott, Inc.
Sophie M. Abbott
James Adlam
Ellen R. Aiello
All Volunteer Delaware Valley Chapter
All Volunteer Loveland Chapter
All Volunteer West Virginia Chapter
The American Belt Company
Frank & Anita Angelastro
Roy & Joan Anthony
Susan & Charles Appelget
Sue Arciaga
Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Arend
AT&T United Way
Cynthia A. Aust
Mr. & Mrs. George Baumbach
Ben & Irv's Restaurant & Delicatessen
Daniel & Maria Benedetto
John & Louise Benedetto
Barbara Berenato
Patrice Berenato
Marc & Susan Berman
Beymer UMW Thrift House
Bill's Gun Shop Inc.
Hank & Mary Blaszczyk
Alles Blaze
Barbara Boguslaw
Books & Tobacco
John & Janice Boritz
Dan & Fred Bowen
Frederick & Natalia Brodzinski
Toni Bucci
Eric Burns
Jane Burns
Mary Ann Bussiglieri
Calvi Electric Company
Michael Campanelli
Constance M. Carnesale
Bella Caruso
Frederick & Dorothy Cassetta
Evelyn Cassidy
Rose Cervo
CFC of Maricopa County
Charles & Debbie Checkum
Deborah Cohen
Collegeville Diner
Martin & Rita Cooper
Craig & Maureen Corbett
John & Paulette Costa
Mary & Robert Crabbs
Loretta B. Crow
Charles & Anneta Crowley
Cruisin' Classics
Michael & Pat D. D'Arcangelo
Anne Daitz
Donna & Bill Deissler
Albert & Anne DeLaurentis
Delaware Valley Business Club
Susan & Enrico Dellagatta
Patrick Di Mattia
Bartholomew Dinola
Jo and Michael Dobinson
Frank & Dorothy Domenico
Eugenia Donio
Kathleen G. Donnelly
William Drown
Joan T. Duffy
Myers & Eichelberger
Lior Eliav
Marcus Epstein
Ewing Township Senior Citizen Club A
Fairwinds Credit Union
Maria Falcone
FBMA State Moose Riders
From Lake Wales
David & Karen Ferguson
Eileen Fields
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
James Fisher
Diane Fitzpatrick
Anna B. Flanigan
Scott & Sharon Fletcher
Irvin & Jo-Ann Ford
Frank & Madeline Fonte
Robert & Karen Fox
Lorraine & Bamford Frankland
Franklin Mason Press
Robert & Ann Franz
Marie Fucetola
Eugene & Elizabeth Galley
GE United Way
Carroll L. Geddes
Dana & Tim Girardi
Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Giardino
Girls at Club 54
Marcia Gorlaski
Grand Bank
Dr. Robert Graziano
Dawn Green
Greenway Property Managment, LLC
Gridiron God LLC
Richard Grillo, Jr.
Sheila Guth
Virginia Halick
Walter & Sandra Hamilton
Hammonton Hawks
Susan L. Hardenbrook
Harley Davidson of Lakeland
Connie L. Hart
Herman Foundation
Eleanor Hertzog
Justin Hockensmith
Michael Horrell
Joanne Horstmann
Sharon & Paige Hortman
Maryellen C. Hunt
Ashley & Lee B. Hutchinson
Nicole Immorlica
Integrity Claim Consulting
Carmen A. Jacobs
Stephen Jeffery
Just Give
Ronald Kashon
Deb Keller
Isa Keller
Paul Kelly, Sr.
Richard & Helen Kendzior
Lee Kenney
Noreen Kerrigan
Carolyn King
Virginia King
Joseph & Irene Kisleiko III
Henry & Marie Knight
Angel Knoedler
Karen Knorr
Cheryl Kokotajlo
Mitchell & Eileen Kowal
Walter Kramarz
Mike, Kate & Mallory Kreider
Ariyapadi Krishnaraj
Courtney Kuchan
L. Feriozzi Concrete Company
Amelia Lagrotteria
John & Virginia Lang
Frances Laskey
Susan LaTorre
Robert & Barbara Lautenschlager
Lawrenceville Fire Company
Leonard & Maryann Liberto
Lori Lewis
LexisNexis Cares
Limerick Township Police Assoc.
Liquor At Ovation
Maria Lissandrello
Nicholas Loflin
Martha MacAninch
Nicholas & Dorothy Macrie
Paul & Bethanne Macrie
Joseph & Betty Maimone
Catherine Manco
Mike Marandino & Family
Marlee Maranoff
Marinella Funeral Home, Inc.
Anthony Marino
Madeline Marmora
Joan Martinez
Mary & Daniel Loughran Foundation, Inc.
Nicholas Mature
Grace Mazzatelli
Shirley McCann
Mary McIntosh
Annie McKeiver
Erma Melora
June Melton
Irving Memberg
James & Mary Mentis
Salvatore & Barbara Mento, Jr.
Mercer County WOW's
Merck Employee Giving Campaign
Erwin & Kimberly Merkel
Helen Merlo
Middlesex County Public Employees Charitable Campaign
Michael Miller
Ronald & Francine Miller
Joan Minock
Miss Night In Venice
Modell's II, Inc.
Kahthryn Morris
Joseph & Antoinette Morrison
Carl & Dorothy Mortellite
Susan Mortensen
Nazha Cancer Center
Catherine Olsen
Oreland Auto Service
Dianne Oskierko
Joan M Otter
Peter A. Pagano
Delores Pagnani
Mike & Linda Pajic
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Palma
Jo Ann Pantalone
Parkside Diner
Pathcom Inc.
Pat's Diner
Michael & Joan Perna
Thomas & Marie Pfender
Pierce Aluminum Co., Inc.
Philadelphia Area CFC
The Philip J. & Carol J. Lyons Foundation
Karen & Dan Planinshek
Regina Planinshek
Helen D. Pote
Ed & Claire Primo
Professional Travel Agents of North America
“Support Your Local Travel Agent.”
The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts
Julia Pruitt
PSEG Educational Matching Gift or Volunteer Program
Joseph & Sandra Pucciatti
Patricia Quinn
Gary & Anna Radice
Steven Reck
Linda Reichert
Daniele Reitsma
Anthony Ricciardi
Edward Ridgeway
Robert & Susan Robinson
Joseph Rooney
Kathie & Tom Rose
Heather Rosenkrans
Jenny Rossi
Annette R. Roth
Rose Rubba
Joseph & Teresa Russo
Kate Sample
Sam's Auto
Peter & Barbara Santilli
Yvonne Santora
Rita Sasse
Anthony & Sue Ann Sbarra
Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Scaffidi
Rocco & Diana Scarcella
John & Dorothy Scarpati
Carole Schiffman
Eric & Jessica Schimmoeller
Richard & Donna Schmitt
SeaWorld Parks & Ent. Inc
Susan Seibert
Martin & Virginia Shallenberger
The Shamrock Pub & Grille
Stephanie Shapiro
Daniel & Lydia Sherman
Marie Siligato
Ron & Peg Sirolli
Gail Sirks
Morris & Donna Silverman
Hortense B. Sladek
Barbara Small
Douglas & Marion Small
South Camden Iron Works
Southern Regional Office
(DCA-OLCE)
St. John's Lutheran Church
Juliana Stanley
Michael Stastka
Ted Stubbins
Suburban Diner
Tanzella Family
Texas Roadhouse Holdings
Eileen Thornton
Richard Trehuba
Tri-State Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.
Harry & Gail Turner
Geraldine Umstead
Christine Unger
United Food & Commercial Workers' Union
Local 152
UW of Delaware/CFC
UW of Greater Philadelphia & SNJ
UW of Metropolitan Chicago
Gerald & Thelma Van Pelt
Michael & Joan Vendetti
Viega LLC
Vintage Vino Inc.
Edward & Monica Vogl
Joyce Wallis
Richard & Carolyn Weaver
Webb's Realty
WestPoint /Orange/ Rockland/Sullivan
Cynthia Wetherbee
Nicole Willoughby
David & Kathleen Winslow
Michael T. Woelfel
Celeste & Wesley Wood
Corinne Wood
Catherine & Frank Wisniewski
Mr. & Mrs. John Wrighter
Frank A. Wrobel
William & Lorraine Wysor
Robert Zerbe
Beth, Lois & Bunny Zimmer
Hal & Jane Zimmer
Herbert & Ruth Zimmer
Zitzloff Training Resources
You can be a Dream Maker® too when you donate at www.sunshinefoundation.org
Thank You to Our Generous Dream Makers of October 2012!
®
All Volunteer Southern Ocean Chapter
Carmen & Josephine Andronico
Antler Shack Gun Club Inc.
Maxine Baral
Dolores Benson
Maria W. Blaschek
Hank & Mary Blaszczyk
Alan & Francine Block
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Bonetti
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Butrym & Cassavell, P.C.
Tomas Cavuto
CDR Financial Services, LLC
Cheryl Chianese
Louise Colasurdo
Community Health Charities of MD
H Robert & Joanna Conn
Jonathan & Cindi Craig
Carmen & Norma D'Angelo
Deluca Music
Eileen DiGregorio
Thomas & Deborah Donio
Edward J. Drago
Joan T. Duffy
Edward Jones Trust Company
Fred & Joan Enders
Marcus Epstein
Eugene G. Fleck Rev. Living Trust
T.B. Everist, Jr.
Gracie & Anthony Falcone
Maria Falcone
Martin & Eleanor Feldsher
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fitch
Roberta A. Franchetti
Robert & Ann Franz
Janet Gabbianelli
Elmer & Joyce Gafgen
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Gatley & Family
Alexander Gelber
Robert Geller
Nanci & Kenneth Gilberg
Dana & Tim Girardi
Goodwin Sporting Goods, Inc.
Robert & Nobuko Gowen
Hans & Andrea Guenzel
Mary Ellen Haines
John & Mary Lou Haker
Hamilton Elks No. 2262
Burton & Rhona Henkin
Raymond & Mary Heffner
Thomas Howard
Brian G. Howell Esq. PC
Jeffrey & Diane Jablon
The James & Viola Lane Foundation
Jamesburg Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.
Just Give
Carol Kasser
Kathy Davis Designs, Inc.
Alexander & Liya Khenkin
Kissimmee Bay Golf Partners
Kevin & Helen Kreiser
Courtney Kuchan
Lakeview Garage, Inc.
Mary Anne La Monica
Barbara Lampl
Carmen & Jean Lancetta
Susan LaTorre
Steven & Theresa Lewis
Anne Liberto
Liquor At Ovation
Lawrence Longo, Jr.
Dominic & Cheryl Losasso
M.A. Ott Inc. T/A J & J Insurance
Annie McKeiver
Matthew & Terry Midura
Millard & Lillian Prutky Charitable Trust
Patrick & Cheryl Mitchell
Geraldine Monestro
Morning Star Chapter #22 Order of
Eastern Star
Iris Mower
Niedoba & Associates, PC
Bob Ogilvie
OneCall Install/Connected Home Direct
Arthur & Carol Orsi
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Osterman
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Palma
David M. Palmer
Louis & Patricia Palumbo
Parkside Diner
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Pauzano
Martha Pirmann
Phil & Barbara Plumeri
Donna Poolake
PSEG Power of Giving Campaign
Joyce H. Rainear
Hazel Rockhill
Marilyn Rooney
RTIS
Tom Ruff
Kate Sample
Rita Sasse
Lee Schlosser
SEALTEC
Daniel Sergi
Donald & Janice Shoultys
Gary & Dianna Shpritz
Somerville Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 1068
Tina Sousa
George & Maria Spanos
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Richard & Eileen Stasuk
Suburban Diner
Andrea Taylor
Thomas E. Jennings and Company P.A.
Rose Marie Tomasello
Pam & Michael Toorock
Richard Trehuba
Zdzislaw Trocki
Wal-Mart
Luke & Cristyn Weber
Wells Fargo Foundation
Danielle, Sean, Kailey & Khloe Wilson
Paul White
Penny Williams
Mr. & Mrs. John Wrighter
Gloria Zingrone
Donations made
after 10/15/12 will
be listed in the
next newsletter.
Farewell to One of Our Special Donors...
Peter L. Carnesale, Jr. was Director and Owner of Carnesale Funeral Home in Hammonton, NJ for over
50 years. He was a fun loving, kind and generous man with a big heart according to Maria Falcone, of the
Hammonton Wishing Well Chapter, who worked for him for several years. Maria told us that he was always willing to
help with a donation, whenever she came calling for one of the Chapter's fundraisers. Maria shared stories of the
chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children who were helped by the Sunshine Foundation
with Peter, which obviously touched his heart, for he requested that upon his passing, family and friends were to make
donations to the Hammonton Wishing Well Chapter, to help, as he called them, "Maria's Kids".
This wonderful man will be missed by his family and friends and all who knew and loved him. We offer our most
sincere gratitude to all those who made donations in Peter's memory. Thanks to you and Peter, one of the Sunshine
Foundation's children will receive their dream come true, a dream that will remain forever in his or her heart.
A wonderful legacy, by a very special man.
All Volunteer New Castle County Chapter’s Sunshine Scramble
The All Volunteer New Castle County Chapter hosted their 17th Annual Sunshine Scramble. The golf outing
answers dreams for Sunshine Foundation children every year. This event has sponsored dreams for 20 deserving
children since its inception 17 years ago. Over the
past 17 years more than $84,000 has been raised to
answer dreams! This year the event answered dreams
for Keanu and Alexis. The two dreamers were
special guests and received the exciting news their
dreams were coming true at the Sunshine Scramble.
Left:
Keanu and his dad.
Keanu is 9 years old and
has severe autism.
Right:
Alexis and her mom. Alexis is
17 years old and has chronic
interstitial cystitis.
Rock ‘n Roll for Fifty Years by Carolyn & John Heary
“As teens, we met at a school dance, like many other couples did in the 50s. To this day, 52 years later, we still love
to jitterbug, so we attend Doo Wop concerts and dance at clubs that include that classic Rock ‘n Roll music. On August
18th, we celebrated our 50th year of married life. Our family of 15, which includes our children and seven grandchildren, will celebrate by attending a Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs baseball game on Labor Day with friends. Our son,
Brendan, will attend in spirit, for 20 years ago; he was killed in an automobile accident.
Before we had our first grandchild, Brendan was in a position to help from above. It was at Brendan’s funeral we
asked mourners to donate to the Sunshine Foundation in his memory. We were already aware of the joy the Sunshine
Foundation brought to children faced with a grim outlook in life. This helped to make Brendan’s new life in heaven
have ongoing meaning, especially for the young.
We requested guests of our 50th anniversary baseball party to again send a donation, just
as has been done by our family over the years since Brendan’s accident. It lifts our spirits
and gives our life together even more meaning, knowing more smiles will be found at the
Sunshine Foundation, so when we put on our Rock ‘n Roll shoes at an October 50’s weekend
dance and concert, we can Twist and Shout, Stroll and Bunny Hop knowing Brendan
continues to make his mark.”
Right: John & Carolyn Heary
Ruby Turns 1 and Spreads Sunshine!
Thank you Ruby and Ruby’s parents for having Ruby’s 1st
birthday make dreams come true for Sunshine Foundation
dreamers. Ruby’s parents asked that birthday party guests
donate to Sunshine Foundation in lieu of gifts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
RUBY!
Right:
Ruby is excited to
turn 1 years old!
Limerick Police Association
Spreads Sunshine
Thank you to the Limerick Police Association for yet
again making dreams come true through their Annual Golf
Tournament! Sunshine Foundation is so grateful to be one
of the selected charities to benefit from this event every
year! Special thanks to Sergeant Brian Skelton and
everyone who works
hard to make the
tournament a success!
Right:
Past dream recipients
Carl and his mom (left) with
Sergeant Brian and
Penny Skelton.
See what a dream can do when you donate at www.sunshinefoundation.org
Events
Remember to buy your Holiday Cards while supplies last!
Purchase at www.sunshinefoundation.org of call 215-396-4770.
Nov. 10 - Winter Haven, FL - Cypresswood Golf Tournament
Nov. 18 - Sunshine Foundation’s 36th Anniversary
Nov. 23 - Ocean City, NJ - All Volunteer Cape Atlantic Chapter’s Ocean City Christmas Parade
For more information on all upcoming events visit www.sunshinefoundation.org
Sunshine Foundation Appreciates Memorial Donations and Honors Your Loved Ones…
Bonnie Adams
Anthony & Alice Agnone
Walter Appoldt
David Bair
Paul D. Benson, Sr.
Fred Brown, Jr.
Peter L. Carnesale, Jr.
Sarah Clayton Luster
Barb Coghlan
Marianne Cotshott
Elizabeth DelBono
Thomas Fitch
Pete Florek
Lorraine Freeman
Josephine Gazzola
Jaime Gelman
Eleanor Handel
Brendan Heary
Margaret Iadanza
Christopher Knorr
Seymore “Sy” Lakey
Brian J. Lang
Alice N. MacFarlane
Marie Malec
Isabel McCullough
Megan Mc Kinley
Angela Memberg
Jack S. Mower
William “Bill” Nagle
Steve W. Pirmann, Jr.
Ida Piscitelli
Symme Price
Linda Quirk
Mason Riegel
Hugh Rooney
Katherine Ryan
The Sample’s Dog Lucy
Corey Shapiro
Myron Simon
Warren Wall
Margaret Peggy Whitelaw
Catherine A. Will
Elinor Emma Wilson
Diane Britton Wood
Jim Wright
Stanley Zaloga
The Sunshine Reporter is a monthly newsletter highlighting the children, donors, volunteers and work of the Sunshine Foundation.
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