2013 Annual Report - Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
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2013 Annual Report - Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
Aaron & Ethan McLain Monroe, NC Contents Table of 02 RMH History 11 Heart to Heart 03 Side by Side 12 A Long Way From Home 05 06 14 16 Support Stats Coming Together Did You Know? Financials 08 s Our Hero 17 Donors Mission Statement/Brief History The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte opened in 2011 with a single, prevailing belief: healing happens together. With that ideal in mind, our house has served as a home away from home, allowing families to stay close by the side of their sick or injured child. With nowhere else to turn, these families rely on the RMH of Charlotte to support them in their time of need. 2 Side Side by Imagine the heartache and worry of having a sick or injured child in the hospital. Now imagine how tough it would be to be far away from home, struggling to ensure that your child gets the best care possible. This unimaginable situation is one that families are going through when they come to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte While many families reside right here in North Carolina, some travel incredible distances to get care for their children in Charlotte. Some are with us for only a few days, while others fight long battles from within our walls. The reasons for their stays vary from premature births to tough and never-ending battles with cancer. But they all share one thing: the desire to stay by their child’s side, healing together. John & Britley Carter Morganton, NC The Ronald McDonald House is often referred to as “The House That Love Built.” Despite the trying circumstances in which we meet, families leave the house feeling surrounded by love. Through the dark times, we stand with them as they stand with their sick or injured children. All of this love is made possible by you. You happily donate your time, ensuring our House continues to run smoothly. You share your talents with our guests, who are in desperate need of a distraction. And you help raise the funds to keep our welcoming doors open. Your dedication, your generosity, your time. These are the feelings of love our guests feel surrounded by. You are the foundation of “The House that Love Built.” With love, Mona Johnson-Gibson Executive Director Jon Barcelo Board President 3 Amy Vicente & Cooper Barbee Lowell, NC & Albemarle, NC 4 617 8,130 45 Families Helped Nights Stayed NC Counties Served 3 International Countries Served 2,746 13.2 24 Guests Welcomed Days Average Stay States Served 5 Did You Know Annie Robinson & Evelynne Welter Saluda, NC 7 House Operations Volunteers The Heart of the House Our House Operations Volunteers are our behind the scenes warriors; heroes who wear their capes in the front. Behind every successful day in the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte stands this small army of dedicated, compassionate men and women in red aprons. Their identities are no secret: They are the local community; champions of love and hope who have made the commitment to spend at least 3 hours a month in the House, working with our guest families. From 18 to 80, deep into careers or well into retirement, they work with smiles, enthusiasm, and a genuine concern for the health and happiness of our guests. These House Operations Volunteers create the welcoming environment that makes our house feel like home to families in distress. These mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters are battling with one of the toughest experiences of their lives, and our volunteers know that even the smallest gestures can have a big impact on the spirits of these struggling families. From answering phones and greeting visitors at the front, to cleaning rooms and helping with administrative tasks, our HOVs keep the house running and support our guests throughout every aspect of their stay. They give tours to new families, stock pantries, and write thank you notes for donors. They organize donations, sweep porches, and put together puzzles with heartsick children. They put a face on the RMH of Charlotte that we are proud to share with all of our guests. 8 9 Jasmyne, Joveille & Braylan Clark Rutherfordton, NC 10 Tattoo Projects Tattoo Projects translates the love shared within our house into marketable material designed to keep the RMH dream alive and well in Charlotte. In order to keep our doors open, we must throw successful fundraising events donors look forward to year after year. Tattoo Projects brings our events to life by producing inspired creative work that draws people in and fosters a greater belief in our mission. Tattoo donates all of the amazing artwork, photographs, and advertisements we rely on year round, all free of charge. We owe the success enjoyed at all of our events to the caring hearts and creative minds at Tattoo Projects. Tattoo Projects is a Charlotte-based creative advertising and marketing agency and a winner ofAdvertising Age’s 2011 Small Ad Agency of the Year. Tattoo’s clients have included Victory Motorcycles, Remington, Sheetz Convenience Stores, and more. Tattoo is known for creating daring work that gets noticed - and leaves indelible impressions, hence the name. For more information, visit www.tattooprojects.com. Little Architects Building a house as large as ours is a monumental task, so we were relieved when Little Diversified Architectural Consulting took this great burden off of our shoulders. They designed our House from the ground up, gifting us with a beautiful space that welcomes our guests. Since then, they also designed an expansive parking lot and pristine memorial garden—all pro bono! Little’s charitable spirit goes beyond their expertise. They continue to volunteer in our House, and participate in “Sport a Shirt, Share a Night.” Thank you, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, for designing us a home with the same love that enters our doors every day. Little Diversified Architectural Consulting is an international architecture and design firm with proficiency in land development, CAFM and occupancy planning, branded graphics, building technology applications, and digital media services. Little is recognized for developing exceptional design solutions that generate business results in the workplace, community, healthcare, and retail industries. 11 Feature Family “We met Amy during a rainstorm on our trip to the wild Masai Mara, where we took Mayian to watch the great Wildebeest migration!” My name is Catherine Mpaayai and I came to Charlotte with my son all the way from Kenya. I could not have imagined the amazing experience that was in store for us at the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. This journey really began 12 years ago, with my first-born son. Mayian was born prematurely and suffered brain damage that resulted in cerebral palsy. The effects of cerebral palsy vary widely from person to person; in Mayian’s case they left him wheelchair bound and unable to care for himself. In my community the disabled are shunned. In the African culture there is a stigma attached to their conditions. The lack of support in Kenya for the mentally and physically disabled compelled us to open our own support center, Therapies for Kids Kenya. We offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies to our son and many others with special needs. Through our support center, I met Amy Sturkey, a physical therapist with Child & Family Development in North Carolina. Amy was impressed my family didn’t let Mayian’s disability hold him back from experiencing all that life has to offer. In fact, we met Amy during a rainstorm on our trip to the wild Masai Mara, where we took Mayian to watch the great Wildebeest migration! I told Amy, “Where we go, Mayian goes.” I advise parents not to hide their disabled children away in their homes, but to bring them out in public so that society will learn to accept them. After meeting Amy, she repeatedly encouraged us to visit her in North Carolina to seek specialized therapy for Mayian. I resisted because of the costs. Airfare, accommodations, and medical fees alone were beyond my means. Finally, in 2013, through the grace of God and the assistance of friends, we managed to raise enough money to make the trip with Mayian and a therapist. Never deterred, Amy brought us to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte to see if there was an opening. Our prayers were answered, and the House welcomed us in with open arms. I was overwhelmed with emotion. But mostly, I was overwhelmed by the love and care of these complete strangers. The rooms in the House would pass for a five-star hotel in my country! It was like a fairy tale. I couldn’t stop thinking, “What is the catch here, these people are not even asking us to pay first.” All the guests lived in the house like one large family, and the volunteers were always so helpful and friendly. They all looked so content and happy working with RMHof Charlotte. It was not easy staying away from my husband and two little children for so long, but the computers in the library allowed me to Skype with them. I loved the library and spent a lot of quiet time there after Mayian went to bed. We were never asked for payment for all the comfort we enjoyed, and because of the savings, we were able to afford an extra two weeks of therapy for Mayian. Thank you so much! My biggest lesson from the Ronald Mcdonald House of Charlotte was that it is possible to love unconditionally and to give your all for what you believe in. The people of RMH of Charlotte exemplified God’s message: “I will not take you where I will not be with you.” The day we left RMH of Charlotte, I cried. I felt like I was leaving my home and the people who I’ve grown to love so much. I miss all of you so much. 12 Catherine Mpaayai & Mayian Musembi Narobi, Kenya 13 4th Annual Girl’s Night Out Presented by the Isabella Santos Foundations Raised $97,242-500 Attendees This year the soiree was grander than ever! Over 500 women experienced a night of glamour and giving at The Fillmore in Charlotte. Our generous socialites enjoyed hors d’oeurves and cocktails while benefiting the families of sick and injured children. Guests networked, browsed silent auctions, and watched a fashion show starring mothers who had previously stayed at the RMH of Charlotte. The stories of these mothers were shared as they modeled attire from local boutiques and strutted their stuff. What a fun way to support our cause. h, 2013 April 25t 5th Annual Sport a Shirt, Share a Night Raised $109,006-34,000 Shirts Sold 118 teams from Charlotte participated in this anticipated event in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. All of these businesses designated April 26th as a statewide casual Friday, encouraging their employees to don our shirts for this worthy endeavor. By “sporting” a $10 shirt, employees at these companies helped “share” with a family the cost of one night’s stay at the RMH of Charlotte. We will never refuse a family for the inability to pay, but this event helps us share the burden of those costs. h, 2013 April 26t 14 October 5th, 2013 2nd Annual Young Professionals Red Tie Gala Presented by Red Ventures and CohnReznick Raised $87,996 Who says charity events can’t be high-class? This year, we got dressed up to the nines for our second annual Red Tie Gala. This charitable night of elegance was created, planned, and implemented by the Young Professionals Society, a group of 22-39 year olds who share their time, talents, and finances with the RMH of Charlotte. More than 325 friends of the House met at Founder’s Hall for dinner, drinks, and some lively camaraderie. Revelers enjoyed a live DJ while munching on hors d’oeurves and sipping cocktails, all while raising money for families in need. 13 5th, 20 er 2 Octob 3rd Annual Red Shoe Shootout Presented by Technekes and McDonald’s Raised $31,060 Supporters were armed and generous this year at the Fork Farm in Norwood, NC. At our third annual charity shoot, 72 participants took aim at benefiting the RMH of Charlotte by testing their mettle against old and new friends. Shooters arrived to a McDonald’s breakfast, and enjoyed a home-cooked lunch courtesy of Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q before setting out on the course to open fire on 12 challenging shooting stations. This day of friendly competition culminated in an award ceremony luncheon recognizing our sharpest shooters. 15 RMH Financials Unrestricted Contribution $547,154 3rd Party Fundraising $132,151 In-kind Donations $28,169 Ronald McDonald Charities of North Carolina + McDonald’s Support $147,379 House Fundraising $335,721 16 Revenue $1,190,574 Carrying out our loving Expenses $1,042,314 mission is a team effort. Through fundraising, in-kind donations, and monetary contributions, we met and surpassed many of the goals we set for 2013. All of the kind contributions from individuals, companies, and organizations allow us to keep parents close to their sick or injured children. The Charlotte community’s generosity keeps our doors open to families in need. Communications + Marketing $99,099 Volunteer Services $143,217 House Operations $476,863 Development + Fundraising $178,771 Administrative $144,364 Sustaining Fund $148,260 *Net surplus is earmarked for $500,000 Maintenance Fund 17 2013 Donors $400,000+ ACN, Inc. $100,000 - $399,999.99 Ray & Erin Evernham Kasey Kahne Foundation Leon Levine Foundation Novant Health Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities of NC, Inc. Triad Foundation $25,000 - $99,999.99 Greater Charlotte, Inc. $15,000 - $24,999.99 Dillard’s Saundra Durboraw Elevation Outreach Isabella Santos Foundation Northhighland $10,000 - $14,999.99 CohnReznick Group Thomas & Janine DeFeo John & Kathy Hairston Heather & Patrick Joyner Noelle Laughter Barbara Lee Red Ventures Run For Your Life Thunder Road SPX Technekes Timothy & Karen Verhagen $5,000 - $9,999.99 Don & Betty Anderson Bank of America Corp. Belk, Inc. Timothy & Kelly Biltz Bray & Long Colby Chapman & Marc Manly Coca-Cola North America Jerome & Hettie Davis Duke Energy Marcy & Fred Dumas Christy Durbin Karen Feld Golden State Foods Foundation McColl Foundation Mercedes Benz of South Charlotte Mike & Melissa Neader 18 Compassionate financial contributors: Blake & Eydie Okland Orthocarolina Elena & Anthony Ramos Arthur & Chong Saile Troy & Della Stafford Jeff & Brenda Stanton John & Erin Stubbs The Carmax Foundation The Dale Jr. Foundation Flip & Sandra Vineyard Wells Fargo Foundation $1,000 - $4,999.99 Gerard Adamczyk James Alexander Cecile D. Allyn Alpha Delta Pi Zeta Gamma Alpha Delta Pi - Beta Iota Alpha Delta Pi, Zeta Tau Chapter America’s Charities Arboretum Pediatrics Assurant Foundation Carolyn & Bill Austin Jon Barcelo Barnes & Noble George & Pam Beckwith Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc. Bonded Logistics Bonterra Dining and Wine Room Lee Brashear Joseph & Ashley Brown Jeffrey & Sara Brown Red Shoe Society Bruce T. and Susan B. Brown Family Fund J. Douglas Buchanan CapTech Consulting Carolina Pad Kim Cates Charlotte Checkers Professional Ice Hockey, LLC Robert & Anne Cochran Hunter & Janis Cook CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat, PA Michael & Mary Lou Daly R. Steven & Vanessa DeGeorge Joseph & Shawn DelliColli Keith Dennis & Amy Bowden Dyrevco, LLC Neil & Kathleen Eibeler Electrolux Jim & Laura Engel Event Marketing Services, Inc. Stephen & Janice Ezzo David & Sherry Finby David Fisher Foghorn Leghorn LLC George & Rita Forrest Frontgate Alex & Patricia Funderburg Catherine & Louis Galida Tony Gibson & Mona Johnson-Gibson Goddard Systems, Inc. Tim Goldsmith Phil & Lena Graham Gray Ingram Fund Graybar Electric Corporation Eric & Eric Groen Jordan Gross Hall’s Flooring William & Gigi Harris Don & Dawn Harwood Anthony & Mary Hobson Caleb & Courtney Hurd Irving May & Edith H. May Foundation Marie-Claire Kardous Stephen & Tricia Letarte John Link Eric & Elizabeth Lloyd Marathon Petroleum Company LP McCop Co. McDonald’s USA, LLC Kathryn McVaney Steve & Linda Michael Microsoft Morning Star Lutheran Church Women William & Lynette Morrissett Mortimer’s Cafe & Pub Myers Park Baptist Church Myers Park United Methodist Church, Vacation Bible School Network For Good Joshua Northcutt Chris & Beth Norton Tate & Kristin Ogburn Once Upon A Child Enid & William Osbourn William & Anita Pangle Parker Poe Edwin & Gail Peacock Piedmont Natural Gas REACH Elise & Doug Redmond Ernest & Beth Reigel Amy & Rob Richardson Jack & Jennifer Ross David & Marguerite Rupar Raleigh & Katy Shoemaker Meredith & Steven Shorkey Rodney Sims Southend Smiles SPX Foundation Stanton Enterprise, Inc. State Employees Combined Campaign SteelFab SunTrust Amanda Swaringen Jerry Tejchma Robert & Leslie Tesch The AREVA Foundation The Big Four Foundation The Hall Foundation Inc. The Jeff Gordon Foundation James & Juliann Toya Union County Community Foundation United Healthcare Volkswagen of South Charlotte Walmart James & Frances Williams Michael C. Witherspoon $500 - $999.99 Alfred Williams & Company Thomas & Rhonda Aucamp Bayada Nurses George & Emily Bohmfalk Brighton Gardens Paulette Bryant Ricardo & Jennifer Caicedo Carolinas Healthcare System Celgard LLC Chiquita For Charities Compass Group Matthew & Lynn Cook CT Mid Atlantic LLC Daimler Trucks North America Hamilton & Elizabeth Davis Thomas Davis DiFabion Remodeling, Inc. Dixon Hughes Goodman Andrew & Callie Dobbins Lee & Terry Dubin Jeffrey Duncan Hunter Dyer Eastover Elementary School Scott Freeman Jason & Karen Gainey Roger Gore Greater Charlotter Chapter of Thrivent Financial Martin Henegar & Amina Ahmed Honest Tea, Inc. Nimit & Catherine Khimji Penny Kipper Thomas Kukielka Brian & Jamie LaChance Jason & Jenny Loden Lovin It, Inc. Management Co. Marvin Ridge High School Jeffrey & Teresa Mathieson Matthews United Methodist Church Jill McClory Karen McVay Joe Murtagh NC Alpha Delta Kappa Gray Norris Sheila O’Dea Robert A. Parks Shilpa G. & Lina Patel Pediatric Surgical Associates, P.A. Philadelphia Insurance Companies Racquel Phillips Jason & Stephanie Pope Sydney Primis Providence Spring Elementary Rea Woods Neighborhood William Richards Sara Rodgers Toussaint Romain Rowan County Early College Satin Med Spa, PLLC Timothy & Victoria Seksinsky Susan Shorr Richard & Kelli Stein Henry Stewart Andrew & Jamie Sumich Kathryn & Kevin Szulwach Kevin & Maggie Tapp The Ann F and John W Copeland Charitable Foundation, Inc. Time Warner Cable B. Keith & Lucy Trent United Way of Central Carolinas Sarah Warren Michael West Mathew & Jenna Westbrook Gary & Ann White Ginger White Richard C. White Erin Williams-Brutzman Patrick Wood Zuma Fun Center $100 - $499.99 Bryan Adams Katina Adams Robert & Kim Adden Fran & Sheila Albritton Sandra Alexander Alpha Delta Pi Zeta Gamma KEY Anchor’s Landing Homeowners Association Weston & Marty Andress Frank & Paula Arey June Arrington William Ashe Larry & Ann Atkinson Ann Marie Austin John & Maureen Ausura Kevin Dwight Bailey Ronald Baldwin Bank of America United Way Campaign Molly Barczys Heather Barnes Tamara Barnes-Daniel Thomas & Kimberly Barnhardt Lisa Barreca Reynolds Sherry Barrett Kathy Bartlett Dina Beam Laurie & Jim BeatyDolores & Gary BellLaurie Bell Hugh & Mary Katherine Black Amy Blalock Jennifer Blanchette Douglas Bose Krista Bowen Edward Bowers Walter & Vicky Bray KW & Deborah Bridges Jennifer Bright Catalina Brockman Donna Brown Jeffrey Brown Susan Brown Thomas Brown Robert & Sharon Brunozzi Babette Buehner Buffalo Wild Wings Debbie Burks Renee Busbee Chris Butler Quent & Britt Byerley Diane Cameron Susan Cannon T. Kern & Nancy Carlton Carolina Site Concepts Board Member Gary & Carol Carraux Darrell M Carter Terry & Dena Castonguay Catarina Bay Homeowners Association Preston & Jenny Cavenaugh Kevin & Rebecca Chambers Kip Chaney The Chewning Family Luna’s at the Lake Christine Rinkert Christopher Coggins Richard Collins William Conn G Cook Cotswold Chippowa’s Tribe Cotswold Elementary Austin & Anne Crothers Camille & Jacob Cunningham Larry Dagenhart Rochelle Dagenhart Charlie & Lynne Dayton Jill De Muth Anthony De Pietro William Delsa Thomas Deming Eleanor Denbleyker Anna Dennis Donna Derrick Donn & Kimberly Derry Fred Devore Susan Dewar Joan Dickson Barbara A. Dolan John Dolan Rebecca Doudt Duncan James & Jennifer Doyle Neil Dozier Druid Hills Academy Janet Duddy James Dye Danielle L. Dyer Peggy Eagan Joanna Elliott Robert Erb Glenn Errington Red Shoe Society Member Sameena Evers The Spell Family Tina Fife Kathleen Finck Kathie Finocchi Leonard Fiorillo First Baptist Church Flywheel Sports Audrey Forrest Thomas & Melissa Francomano Brian Frumkin John & Deborah Fulton Mary & Sean Gallivan Andrew Gann Jared & Nicole Gardner Weston & Kathryn Garrett Linda Geer Jamin Gibson Kelly Gibson Girl Scout Troop 440 Global Impact Barry & Patricia Golembe Rachael Gonzalez SE Goodman Clark & Michele Goodwin Kristy Gordon Elaine Grammer-Pacicco David & Kimberly Greehan Thomas Griffin Robert Grizzi Kirk Gruber GSHNC Troop #1886 Mary Guecia Andrew Gunter Megan Haller Kevin Hammill Barbara Haney Erin Hanley Christopher & Kristina Hannum Lori Harrell Larry & Susan Harrill Paul & Ari Harris William & Sue Hawkins Heart of Florida United Way Hellman Yates & Tisdale PA McDonald’s Owner/Operator Hendrick Marrow Program Lynne Herrin Drew Hess J. William Hildebran Judy Hill Ronald L. Hill Thomas & Michelle Hodges Peter & Marianne Hoener Stacy Hoffman Glenn & Sandra Holladay Peter O. Holliday Karen Hollingsworth Miller Ramona Holloway James Horton & Kathleen Reardon Stokes Houck Tinamarie Hoyt Tara Hubara Heather Hucks Stacy Huggins Page K. Hull Mike & Lisa HumkeSusan Hungness Robert Hurley Icon Venue Group, LLC Intelligent RX Solutions Teresa Ivester Kerri Jaeckel Michael & Kathryn Jagoe Jen Cliff Enterprise LLC Cam Johnson Robert M. Johnson Douglas Johnston Tamara Johnston Lexi Justice Ryan Kalil Sandra Kelch Peter Kelsey Angela Kenn Michael & Alice Kerrigan Paul & Cynthia Kimball Michael & Sharon King Kleinfelder John & Kathleen Klimas Heather Knutson Kenneth Koury Daniel Kuhn Agata Kukielka Joel & Jolene Kurtz La-Z-Boy Incorporated Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Lake Wylie Lutheran Church Quilters Laura Landau Melanie Langmead Michael & Della Lapuente Thomas LaRocque Amanda Layne Thomas Lederer Karen Leggio Lendingtree Tracey LeRoy Lewis Lessor Robert Lessor Levine Children’s Hospital - Neonatal Staff Nathalie Littlejohn Living Saviour Women Robert & Ruth Lloyd Linda & Murray Locke Jeff & Meredith Long Ann Lorenz Lululemon Matt Lundberg John Hazel Lusk Janet MacKenzie Veronica & Robert Macpherson Maersk Line Mark Maraffi Mark Marino Richard & Theresa Marshall Alisha & Brad Martinsen Roosevelt Maske Kim Matsko Mark & Joan Mauriello Lisa McClintock Janet McCord Craig McDonald Roger & Jerilyn McDonald McDonald Green Elementary Michael & Heather McFadden John & Laura McGinley Laura McGinley Scott McLanahan Caroline McLean Edward & Suzanne McLelland Kristina McNamara Donald McRee Larry McWilliams MDS Gregory Mellone Meridian Marketing & Media Inc. Meritage Homes Merrill Lynch Wealth Management James & Catherine Metze David Millar Catherine Miller Daniel & Leah Miller Megan Milne Michelle Mitchell Paula & Richard Mobley Maria Moes Lauren Mond James & Sue Moore Jennifer A. Moore Mary Sue Moore Phyllis Moore Sandra Morgart Thomas & Ellen Morris Tony Myers Shelley Nash Robin Neal Kyle Neff Mark Nelson Daniel & Cathy Neuspiel Matthew & Katrina Nichols Michael Nido Suzanne Niemann Jason Noblitt Deborah Nock Derek & Terry Noll Timothy & Luann O’Connell Katie O’Connor 19 2013 Donors Catherine & David Ohmstede Oliver & Sharon Olsen Kerry Ormond Lester Packingham Bobby Panuganti E. F. & Cookie Parnell Laura-Nelle Parnell Niraj Patel Roopen Patel & Ankita Modi Patina Home and Gift LLC Constantine & Joanne Pavlakos Anna Payne Paypal Giving Fund Toni Perrone Miriam Peters John & Susan Pfrimmer Pharmacy Technology Student Association at Cabarrus College Michael Pittman Juel Poole Billy & Nancy Pope Premier Mitchell Pulwer Shawn Quillin Barbara Quintiliani Daniel & Marianne Raispis Winona Ramsaur Norman Randall Mark Redding & Andrea Igel Reflections Medical Spa Daniel & Robin Reinbold Matthew & Rosemarie Relic David & Robin Riddle Eric & Emily Riera Leonard & Bonnie Rindner Richard & Teri Roberts Richard Rodgers Kristen Rogers Lynn Rogers Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Fund Brian Roland 20 Compassionate financial contributors: Bonnie & Daniel Rose Keith & Elizabeth Rudd Connie D. Russell RWS II, Inc. Willie Ryder Matthew Samarel James Scalia Douglas Schelling Nick Schmiesing Wayne & Joanne Schmitt Jeffery Schroeder Rita & Paul Schulz Rose Scott William & Luella Scruggs Beth Seiler Steven & Kari Shak Gwendolyn Shelton Andy & Jennifer Shulstad Brenda Shuping Richard & Helen Silton Elizabeth Simpson Ruth & David Slaght Angie Smith Henry Smith James & Whitney Smith Stephanie Smith South Point United Methodist Weekday School Sparkmon & Associates Spectrum Graphics Chris & Shawna Speer Aundra S. Spencer Noelle Sproul SSHP from Wingate University School of Pharmacy Bernard Stallard Tracy Stone Virginia Stufft Summerlake Neighborhood Tucker Summerville Pamela Summey Kuther Sundaram Robert Sweetman Scott Swisher Tesatape Employees Frances & Turner Thackston The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center William & Price Thrower Linda J. Trainor Triple C Brewing Co. Union Academy Louis & Barbara Vargochik Scott Wait John Walker Lorie & Clif Walker Jean Ann Wanish Waterford Lakes Apartments Shawn Lynn Watkins James & Cecilia Watson Rich Watson Deborah Wattenbarger Susan Weiss Wells Fargo Foundation Social Responsbility Group Martha & Dan Whitecotton Christine Wilcox Marcia Wilks Jennifer Willard Winget Park Elementary School Joe & Elizabeth Withers Stephen & Holly Woitovich Luke Wolaver Nancy Wolfe Woodlawn School Brittany Wrazen Betty Lou Wright Lisa Yee Gregory York Steve & Megan Young Pam Yurkovic W. Edmond & Kathleen Zorigian $25 - $99.99 Katie Abbott Maneesha Agarwal Mary Albano Meg Alexander Kathleen Ammirata Gary & Michelle Anderson Corey Andresen AngelCare Veterinary Hospital Stephanie Araman Melanie Arledge Rick Aspan Barbara L. Atkins Catherine & Christopher Austin Bank Of America ECP Tedra M. Barkley John Barrett Teresita Bayona Thomas Baysinger Mark Bell Timothy & Michelle Bendel Kimberly Binford Nancy Blackman Russell & Elissa Blackwell Kathryn Blanchard & Greg Ross Harvey and Susanne Blume Amy & Brian Bokor Sharon Bond Barbara Brawley Matthew & Christine Brenner Peter & Amy Brenner John Brewer Punky Brick Wendy Brown Marylou Bruno William & Robin Buckler Jon Buice Sandra Buttermore Sheryl Caplan Carla Caputo Andrea Caraballo Reginald Carson Ryan & Bethany Carson William & Marcea Carter Lea Casimir John & Phyllis Chalk Jay & Beth Chambers Charlotte Bridge Association Charlotte Latin Hally Christian Anne B. Chunglo Kenneth Clinkscale Patricia Coates Stuart Cohen Rene Collazo Amy Collins Amy Combs Tim Connair Martin Conte Stephen & Amy Cook Chelsea Coombes Robert & Juna Cooper Allen & Marsha Coppinger Sean Corkery Michelle Cosgrove Chad Cowher Brian & Maryjane Cowman Thomas & Mary Crudane Nancy Cullen Brad Damewood Julie Davenport Gary & Arlene Davis Shirley Davis Allison Dawson Bryan & Liesl De Franco Eric & Shari Deitchman Henry Delvecchio & Ann Carver-Delvecchio Isabella Demaioribus Giuseppa & Anthony Demelas Joseph Depa Aris & Stamie Despo Darryl & Constance Dewberry Linda Dickson Brittany Dion Lauren Dixon Erika A. Dobbins Philip & Amadea Dodds Susan Douglass Timothy & Laurianne Dragelin Eileen Dunlap Ann Dunn William Dunn Elaine Dusky Michael & Sarah Eckrich Jeannie Efaw Mark & Jeanette Elliott Janice Ellis Vicki L. Erwin Kory Eubank Angela Evans Gary & Joan Feierstein Fidelis Kappa Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Fidelis Pi Alpha Delta Kappa Amy Fiorella William Fishbaugh William & Sarah Fisher Michael & Candace Flanagan David & Bernice Flowers Arthur & Barbara Flynn JR Foster Terri Fox Mark & Susan Francis David & Leeanne Frascona Jonathan Frey David & Linda Frixen Michael & Marcia Fuller Lynette Funk Owen & Harriet Furuseth Robert & Virginia Gagner John Galich Patria Garrison General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Grantley George John & Sherrard Georgius Holly & Peter Giacobone Michelle Gill Girl Scout Troop 440 Adam Gochnauer Cathy Goodson Scott Gordon Dennise Gordon-Pearson Terri Gorski Farangis Goshtasbpour Alfred & Mary Ann Green Cherie Green William & Mary Greene Mark & Jennifer Greer Hope Griggs Ryan Hale Alice Hall Ann B. Hallberg Maggie Halleland Sarah Hamlin Heather Hammett Hazel Haney Ashley Hardy Karen L. Harper Jennifer Harrison Lauren Helms Gregory Hendricks Debby Hendrickson Mark Henin Katherine Hill Linda Hindel Carol Ann Hoffman Robert Holder Mark & Amanda Horn Walter & Joann Horstman Ron & Gayle Hoverson Diane Howse Judy Hustead & Paul Marvin Michael & Krista Hutchinson Iota Chapter of North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Candace Irwin Edward & Kathryn Isaacs Brooke R. Jackson Jerri Lynn Jackson Nicolette Jackson Ruth R. Jacquot JR Jansen Phillip K. Jarrell JCC Senior Services Diane Jenkins Jennifer Benson Architecture Bud & Gina Jensen James & Carolyn Sue Johnson James Johnson James V. Johnson Peter & Sandra Johnson Karma Yoga Harry & Jeanne Karras William George & Ann Meide Katibah Hansi Kaul Matthew Kearns Jarrett & Katie Keels Meaghan Keller Peter Kidwell Earl & Pamela Killian Marla King Kiwanis Club of Mint Hill Aaron Kneas Larry Knox Thomas & Susan Kueser Rebekah Kyle Jennifer LaBrosse Lake Norman Baptist Church - The Awana Group Stephanie Lashone Jackson Heidi Layton Megan Legassie Kent & Kristin Lenceski Timothy & Morgan Lendino Bonnie Leung Ann Lichtfield Joseph Liles James & Carolyn Lindler Cathy & Fred Littlejohn Jerry & Elizabeth Littlejohn Darryl & Catherine Long Jeffrey Lorence Casey Love Dana Lucas Irina Ly Macs Management, Inc. Mangum & Associates, Inc. KS Manning Michael & Ashley Manwaring Linda Martin Michael Martin TJ & Molly Mascia Matthews UMC Youth Ministries Lynne McAngus Edgar McCall McCauley Diehl Circle Dora McCowan Jill McCullough Ashlyn McFarland Sandy McFarland Elaine McGuire Shaytwon McGuire Anwar McKissick Tom & Lissa McMeeken Matthew McQuide John & Jody Mease Paul & Patricia Melvin Nora Meszaros MetroNet James & Valerie Mewhorter Alana Miller Anne & Thomas Miller Connor Miller David & Judy Miller Joshua & Anastasia Miller Mini Academy Day Care Center Eric & Nina Monaco Maggie Moore Melanie Moore Wayne & Maureen Moore Christine Moraitis Robert & Karen Moreau Dana Morgan Thomas & Amy Morris Wanda Mull Meagan Mullins James Myers Carmilo Najera NC Zeta Alpha Delta Kappa Steven & Angela Neal Michael & Frieda Nellenbach Newell Rubbermaid Sarah Newman Judith & Michael Norman Eva Nove Alan & Katherine Odle Debra Oehmke Old Salem Meredith Neighborhood Association Outstanding Women’s Club Stephan Overcash Litsa Pappas Eugene Park Andrea Parkerson Michael & Nona Patterson Jennifer Payne Pamela Paynter Kim Peck Ellen Peery Michael & Susan Pepple Leeann Pickles Iris & Wendell Piepgrass Michael & Lauren Pilon Amanda Platt Nicholas R. Playko Michelle Plezia Amy Powers Donna Prevost Denis Pringle Nikhil Ram Frank Rankin Andy Rawls Alta Rawson Stephen & Jill Renfrow Jeffrey & Linda Revier Melissa Ricco Timothy & Sarah Richards Timothy Rinehardt Ray Robbins Richard & Kimberly Roberson Mark & Jennifer Robeson Adam Roper & Ann Marie Stroud Jacinto Rosario Keith & Beth Ross Mary Jo & Randall Roth Matt & Kim Rowland Kristen Rowlett Anita Ruggles Harvey & Jo Ann Russ Saint Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church of Charlotte, NC, Inc. Thomas & Angela Schilly Thomas Schocklin Joseph & Pearl Schroedel Frances Schuler Hannah Schwartz Ronna Scott Scott Safety Tim Seeburger Brenda Simpson Dan Singletary Ellis & Emma Small Brandon Smith H. Bradley & Ellene Smith Matthew & Sherese Smith Michael R. Smith Perry & James Smith William & Ethel Smith Michael & Kimberly Spangler Jane & Kent Staude Stephen & Emily Stearns Ted & Melissa Stefanski Corrinne M. Steinbauer Luanne M. Stergas Brian & Robin Stettler Carolyn Stewart Loretta Stoker JD Stone Jason & Emily Stopper Pamela B. Tait Heather Taraska Doris Teachey Leslie Teiro The McFee Foundation, Inc. The Yoga Oasis Dana Thornley Sandi Thorp John Tinta David & Mary Tipple Beau & Marian Tison Lawrence & Stacey Toner Joseph & Linda Travaglini Troop 2802 Lois Ellen Tuttle Caroline Ulrich UNCC Women’s Soccer United Masons and Order of the Eastern Star, Inc. Neddra Valleskey Kathi Van Giesen Angela Vandegrift Terra Varnes Elaine Vicary Hal Walker Sidney & Phyllis Walker Carrie Ward Scott & Concetta Warsaw Hardy & Mary Waters Lawrence & Tracy Watts Pamela Weart Tina Webb Ellie Wentz Vicki B. Wertz Betty West Meghan Whipple Helen & Matthew White Virginia White Jillian H. Wilkes Ruth W. Wilkinson Penny Williams Nathalie Wilson Travis Wilson Dani Wisch Charles & Melody Wood Phyllis Wood Ronald & Cathy Jo Young Richard & Linda Ziemnik Rosanne Zinn 21 2013 Donors Generous donations were given in honor of the following individuals: Eric & Elizabeth Lloyd Alil Wuensch Glenn Duffy & Leslie McWilliams-Duffy Anna B. Clark Gregory & Alice Gray Anna Hurst Carolina Kids Child Development Center Ben Petricoff Steven Ginsburg Beth Simpson Jenny Saleeby Cynthia M. Vansprange Julie Crawford Bryan & Tiffany Spach Nancy Tedder Rebecca Betzios Stephanie Shively Allison Stacey Brenda Oehler Charles & Susan Osborne Brett & Ruth Harris Philip Clemens Brooke R. Jackson Thomas & Carol Hennig Camie Scott Karen Nivens Campbell Minavdo Corey Andresen Carolyn Austin Jimmy & Diane Godwin Brenda Simpson Colby Chapman Lucille Gerdes Cookie Program Margaret Sockwell Virginia Shaw Raleigh & Katy Shoemaker Danny Sasser Brenda Simpson David Skeen Glenda Futrell Debbie Burks Leanne Phillips Sheila Shaffer Derek Anderson Zoila M. Salehroa Dianne Robinson Betty Stafford Donna Buford Jeff & Meredith Long Drew Hess Lisa Strump Ed Sykes Meredith & Steven Shorkey Elizabeth Latham Vicky Stewart Estelle Prinslooe Nicole Thompson Eugene Cochrane Hunter & Janis Cook George M. Estes Jon Sando Monroe & Pam Meetze Grayson Chester Kristy Chester Gwen Harriss David Nance He’s Alive Church He’s Alive Church Heather Hucks Benjamin Holden Henry Whiteside Meredith & Steven Shorkey Hunter Cook Carter Cook Hunter Dyer Allen & Deborah Smith J. V. Warsham School Jennifer Williamson Jack Briggs Glenda Futrell Jack Perry Corey Andresen Jeffrey Adams Keith & Elizabeth Rudd Jennifer Solomonson Jason & Jenny Loden Molly Hegeman Jerry Dockham Glenda Futrell Jim Straughn Meredith & Steven Shorkey Jimmy Guthrie Meredith & Steven Shorkey Joe Brown Meredith & Steven Shorkey John Black Meredith & Steven Shorkey John Phillips Meredith & Steven Shorkey Johnnie Everhardt Brenda Simpson Josh Grim The Gail & Harry Grim Foundation Josh Lancaster Nora Wolf Josh Lancaster Corey Andresen Julia Stinson Corey Andresen Kelleigh Bland Steve Bland Kevin Kidd Caleb & Courtney Hurd Kirk Olivier Paula Stovall Konner D. Tolley Janet Hilmon Lee Davis James Eller Libby C. McGarity Tonya Bennett Lilian Whitehead John & Louise Clinton Alexander & Marian Craig Lillian Pope Dorothy & Edward Hinson Limor Goldsmith David Syner Lindsey Mahz Rosetta Wolfskill Rosetta Wolfskill Rosetta Wolfskill Lizzie McFee Carl & Angela Haller Clayton & Mariealane Hellner Daniel & Katharine Scallion The McFee Foundation, Inc. Jeffrey & Collette Bailey Logan & Layla Hoyle Amanda DeMaster Logan Young Katherine Dykhuis Marcy Dumas Bottomline Technologies, Inc. Daniel Dumas Mark Sampson Robert & Sara Dunnagan Marquise Aiken Sherie Shannon Matt Howell Dwight & Margaret Drinkard Matt Kearns Meritage Homes Melissa Klingberg TH Mgmt., Inc. Michael Harward Frank & Annmarie Rosenquist Michaela & Carrie Cody David & Rebecca Cody Minta Mueller Hunter & Janis Cook Morgan Works WEIMA America, Inc. Nancy Albright Meredith & Steven Shorkey NBCC Finance Ministry Harold & Paula Thomason Pat Bowman Merry Maids Paul Kim Allen & Deborah Smith Phillip Morgan Jeff Seaman Randy King Ed Voyles Rebecca Morris Meredith & Steven Shorkey Regan House Craig Schneider Rick Whittier Carolyn & Bill Austin Brenda Simpson Sarah M. Rua Meredith & Steven Shorkey Sean Prendergast Robert Mullen Sarah Mullen Julia Mullen Sean Prendergast Balfour Beatty Construction LLC Sharon Smith Meghan Thinnes Steve Harris Glenda Futrell Steven Goldman Stephen & Virginia Peart Suzie Desarno Nora Wolf Teresa Brown Crown Communications Thad Throneburg Amy Kurtz The Behar Family Teresa Tutor The Holiday Season! Merry Christmas! Kelly Gordon Thomas E. Meckley Hunter & Janis Cook Tish Patkus Jennie Yearick Tom Robinson Meredith & Steven Shorkey Tom Temple Meredith & Steven Shorkey Tucker R. Hucks Heather Hucks Cheryl Messick Marc Maldoff Van Crisp Vanessa Crisp Weslee Craft Larry & Wendy Wright Garry & Erin Williams Donna Lavery Pete & Haley Craft Barry & Sharon Heavner Whitney Dunn Suzanne Niemann Zach McLaren First Commercial Real Estate Advisors In-kind donations were given by these caring organizations: 22 Alfred Williams & Company Carolina Site Concepts Cox Landscape Management Killingsworth Environmental Litzelman Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Electric of Charlotte Schneider Tree Care Tattoo Projects Valley Crest Donations were given in loving memory of the following individuals: Anna Hurst Kerri Thomas Mark & Georgia Anderson Stas & Shannon Swerdzewski Chris & Mendy Tarwater Caleb Stopper Melaine Coble Cathy Spinelli Kristin Gibson Charles Newman Pleasant Knoll Elementary School Chris Skeen Herbert Wells Dylan Westbrook Mike & Kathy Dayhoff Eddie Goodman Nora Wolf Esa Salo Veronica Feduniec Finn Cleary Debra Perry Gene Thompson Cara B. Munday Gentry Hall Harry Gosney James & Ann Jenkins Joyce Henkel John & Joyce Nixon Johnny & Mary Alice Holland J.M. Carstarphen Kevin Dugan Pharr Yarns, LLC Dana Lucas Gerry and George Hausman Ashley Hausman Glenn G. Hall William & Judy Cozart Haley Messner Charles & Gloria Lowder Norma Bryant Carol Ellis Elaine Boone Harriett B. Harlan Janet Harlan Hayden Quarles Amanda Dixon James Haponik Lisa Cohen Jesse Cates Ashley Hardy Dale & Karen Trimberger Glenda Wooten Helen & Mike Gozaloff Jimmy Neader Coca-Cola North America Joe Litzelman Collins Chalmers Kevin Watson Kelli Scott Lucas Stenavich Wes Mayhew Lucille Kent Patie Caraccia Madison Dyson Kay Overcash-Jenkins Mia Alexis Palmer Nicole A. Allen Michael D. Smith Luther & Martha Jarrell Nancy Fortier McDonald’s Nancy Roper Sue Erwin Mary Lou Gamble Thomasson Construction Company Nora Lewis Jason Jefferson Nora R. Lewis Amelie Schoel Catherine Bhargava Patricia Holcomb Susan and Howard Stafford Patricia Strickland Jennifer Sperling Bonnie Warner Ellen Makaravage Pookie Davis Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Carolyn McCallum Rabbi Abe Schoen Ballantyne Pediatric Dentistry Ken & Betty McCullough Robert Jowett Lilian Whitehead Peyton Elizabeth Clark Elizabeth Clark Robert Jowett First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church James Valrance Norma Wilkin Barry & Alice Coggins Ryland Moore Suzanne Buck Rylin E. Williams Doug Bruss Margaret Deschamps Matthew Harper Sandra Hanwick Maude Poston Sandy Hook Victims Laurie Agnew Savannah Lee Bengle Meghan Thinnes Sherril Griffin Richard & Barbara Pigg The L. Professor Stacy Huggins Walt Shorbey S.D. Albright Wayne A. Lipscomb Renee Evans William Pope Billy & Nancy Pope Dorothy & Edward Hinson Keith & Elizabeth Rudd Winfred Pope Richard & Barbara Pigg Your Father Nora Wolf Zachary P. Knight Mary Hammond Volunteers: Golden Plunger Award Winners 2013: January: Carrie Cate February: Gene Wilson March: Mike McHam April: Dee Sings May: Tripp Caldwell June: Paula Rieck July: Elisa Curtis August: Daniel Smith September: Sue Francis October: Mark Castle November: Sylvia Calhoun December: Ryan Cornell 100 – 249 hours Ann Aksut Susan Allen June Allison Larry Atkinson Laurie Beaty Lin Beaulieu Robyn Bertuglia Kelly Biltz Pam Brennan Marylou Bruno Chris Butler Jennifer Butler Joy Butler Kim Cagle Carrie Cate Kim Cates Kherri Clements Amy Connair Kay Costanza Camille Cunningham Rochelle Dagenhart Julie Davenport Jalisia Davis Scott Dover Marcy Dumas Sonia Edis Jennifer Engel Chrissy Fischer Diana Fox Sue Francis Lynn Gartland Connie Giebel John Graham Somer Hammack Bobbi Harrell Frankie Helms Lynne Herrin Kimberly Howell Kammy Jagoe Michael Jagoe Sandy Jarrell Pete Johnson Sandy Johnson Barbara Magilley Mike McHam Karen McKenzie Lea Ann Meech Linda Mitchell Suzanne Nash Ann Nelson Pete O’Connor Ashley Owen Anita Pangle Gretchen Payne Harriet Perlin Dennise Pearson Marty Pierson Amanda Platt Vickie Porter Alston Robertson Marguerite Rupar Christine Schattner Marsha Scheer Ann Scileppi Rita Schulz Debra Shane Sally Shannon Janice Shubin Susan Soriano Kim Spangler David Stabenaw Debbie Tankle Julie Tanck Angel Trimble Joy Upchurch Barbara Vargochik Beth Watson Ginger White Vicki White Gene Wilson More than 250 hours Donna Alexander Mary Boyajian Sylvia Calhoun Brooke Jackson Vicki Landseidel Edie Lebet Sharon Marshall Diane Prussing Gregg Prussing Ashley Snider Frances Williams Jeanne Williams 500 hours: Kim Adden 2 year + Cookie and Meal Teams Eydie Okland & Friends Christa Sumwalt Linda Trainor Lowery Family Levine JCC Cares Nothing But Noodles St Gabriel’s Church UNCC Alpha Delta Pi The Boisvert/Kochanski Families Stampin’ Up Elevation Church Allstate Insurance Junior League of Charlotte Pleasant Knoll Elementar School (PKES) CMPD Isabelle Santos Foundation HRHS Key Club The Levine Scholars Program GE Capital Hedrick Family In loving memory of our children we lost in 2013 Ezekial Bell Simone Brown Gabriella Cabanas Travis Davis Dakota Efrid Maziyah Foust Samuel Nelms Cadence Price Gabriella Shulga Caleb Stopper Erik Thomas Kylee Walker Isaiah White 23 Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte 1613 E. 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