2010 Annual Report - After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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2010 annual report
Dear Friends of ABCD...
As ABCD begins its second decade,
we are stronger than ever. Everyday
our commitment to offer one-to-one
mentoring services is reaffirmed as we
match those diagnosed with breast cancer
with well-prepared mentors who have
been on a similar journey.
Kathie Eilers
President, 2011
ABCD Board of Directors
One-to-one mentoring service is
a distinctive role in the emerging
survivorship field. More and more people
affected with the disease, their families
and friends and health care providers
realize that diagnosis and treatment is
only part of the story. For most of us life
goes on and the support from a mentor
can be very significant in building our new
lives. Mentoring provides the opportunity
for accepting, believing, connecting and
discovering new ways of being in our
changed world.
2010 has been a year of accomplishment.
We have added a new staff person to
strengthen our programs; created new
mentor education models; continued to
refine our customized match process;
expanded our Breast Cancer Helpline and
garnered specific funding to launch our
five year growth plan.
As part of our Strategic Plan we
committed to a standard of care in the
breast cancer field that would involve
every person diagnosed with this disease
being offered ABCD’s model of one-toone mentoring. This is ambitious, but
we believe so strongly in the positive
outcomes we see from this complement
to traditional medical treatment that we
will pursue our goal with energy and focus.
As you read this annual report we
hope you will be moved by our
accomplishments and our story – which
is the story of those we support. None
of our growth and success would be
possible without our dedicated staff,
committed and compassionate volunteers
and our generous donors. On behalf of the
Board of Directors, I extend our heartfelt
gratitude to all of you who make this
organization one that remains true to its
mission and focused on those we serve.
ABCD is on the cusp of dramatic growth.
We can and will expand our reach to
other communities. As survivorship plans
become the norm in cancer treatment we
have an important role to play. It is our
hope that you will continue to be a part of
ABCD in whatever capacity you choose.
We are most appreciative of you who
share your time, talent and treasure.
“...we hope you will be moved by our accomplishments and our story – which is the story of those we support.”
Hats Off to Kathy Ehley!
2010 was the first year of ABCD’s
second decade of service. Like most
annual reports, this one is written well
into 2011, allowing for careful reflection
and finalization of the audit. During the
transition from 2010 to 2011, we had the
opportunity to look back in gratitude for
Kathy Ehley.
Kathy is the Board President who
succeeded our founder, Melodie
Wilson Oldenburg. She skillfully and
compassionately guided our efforts as
we transitioned into the next phase of
our work. During her tenure we came to
appreciate the breadth of the service we
provide, service built upon the foundation
of one-to-one personalized support for
those affected by breast cancer.
Kathy has been no ordinary Board
President. She led in times of profound
change – from our good-bye to Melodie
to our significant investment in quality
improvement and capacity for growth. This
investment increased our services to our
mentors as much as to those they support.
Her capstone project was six months of
strategic planning, which resulted in the
adoption of a five-year plan, kicked-off in
January 2011 (more about that in the next
annual report).
Kathy Ehley, President
ABCD Board of Directors
2008-2010
She often notes that it does not matter who
gets the credit as long as the work gets
done. Of course, Kathy typically minimizes
her credit. But we do not. And, we are
immensely grateful for her commitment.
Many, many thanks to you, Kathy.
“She skillfully and compassionately guided our efforts as we transitioned into the next phase of our work. During her
tenure we came to appreciate the breadth of the service we provide...”
The Power of One-to-One...
The story of Marina Sezon and Faith
Bybee begins with Faith’s connection
to ABCD. A mentor since 2004, Faith’s
journey through breast cancer included a
wonderfully supportive husband, caring
but far-away adult children and her own
fiercely independent personality. She
keenly understood the need for support
that is “just for you” and confidential.
Faith knew that talking with someone who
personally felt the same surgeries and
who coped with nagging concerns was
a crucial part of getting through a similar
breast cancer journey. She also knew that
for her – giving back – would be part of her
own healing journey.
So Faith trained as a mentor. And then she
started coming to the office to volunteer.
Weekly. And she brought her cousin,
Francie, too. Faith committed herself
to special training so that she could
complete confidential follow up calls with
mentors and participants. Then she began
taking assignments home, whether it
was a spread sheet that needed updating
or brochures that needed new address
stickers, no task was too large or small
for Faith. She even has a cape that says,
“Super Volunteer.”
Faith’s “ ‘can do’ even if I do it differently”
attitude was just what Marina needed
when she contacted ABCD. Faith and
Marina had similar backgrounds and
similar diagnoses. But just as important
they shared a common sensibility – what
made them laugh or cry – was so in sync
that they became fast friends. Faith’s
upbeat but realistic perspective was very
important to Marina as she dealt with her
breast cancer.
Speaking whenever Marina needed a
friendly shoulder, Faith and Marina now
socialize even though the mentoring is
complete. Sometimes, they bring their
husbands along, too! Faith says of Marina,
“She’s been a great match. It gives me
great joy to know that my volunteering
helped someone so much.”
“She’s been a great match. It gives me great joy to know
that my volunteering helped someone so much.”
Marina&Faith
photo by Melody Carranza
Carol Cameron was diagnosed with
breast cancer in 2006, but did not know
about ABCD. Deb Ushakow has never
had breast cancer, but she has supported
many loved ones through breast and other
cancers. Although they come to ABCD
from different cancer experiences, they
both understand deeply the power of
culturally rooted support when battling
serious illness. It is part of their shared
American Indian heritage.
Today, they are both ABCD mentors.
Carol mentors women diagnosed with
breast cancer. Deb is a Family and Friends
mentor. And the organization they were
part of founding in 2007, Wisconsin’s Pink
Shawl Initiative, has become a State-wide
leader in advocating for American Indian
women’s health.
Introduced to ABCD by Julie Darrough,
a participant and mentor who is also
American Indian, Carol dreamed of
assuring that Wisconsin’s American
Indian community could have access to
culturally sensitive one-to-one support
when affected by breast cancer. Now,
ABCD Pink Shawl mentors spread the
word of free, personalized support at
health fairs and pow-wows throughout the
State. Carol and Deb have presented at
the Wisconsin Share the Care American
Indian Cancer Conference every year
since founding the Pink Shawl Initiative.
Both Carol and Deb are committed to
being effective mentors, attending mentor
continuing education and survivorship
workshops regularly. Through their
work over 20 American Indian mentors,
including Family and Friends mentors, are
part of the ABCD family today.
“In many cultures, women take care of
themselves last, often silently carrying-on
with their responsibilities,” notes Carol.
“As a breast cancer survivor , I know
how isolating this disease can be. But with
a mentor, it can be a less lonely journey.
For the patient and for her loved ones.”
“As a breast cancer survivor , I know how isolating
this disease can be. But with a mentor, it can be a
less lonely journey.”
Carol&Deb
photo by Melody Carranza
Why we do what we do...
ABCD’s Fundamental Beliefs
1.
People affected by breast cancer – patients, family and friends – benefit from personalized, reliable informational and emotional support as a complement to appropriate medical care.
2. One-to-one support provided by people who have first-hand experience with similar breast cancer diagnosis, treatment history and similar life circumstances is a fundamental element of personalized support.
3. One-to-one support, which we call mentoring, is essential to building a life after diagnosis, leading to a more confident, empowered survivor.
4. The best mentors are well trained and professionally supported.
5. It is important to respect the individual choices of those who turn to us for support.
6. Confidentiality is critical to building trust.
7.
Being responsive to the survivorship needs of mentors is a vital part of our work.
8. ABCD will take a leadership role in promoting the value of one-to-one support and establishing it as a standard element of care for all breast cancer patients.
9. ABCD is a credible resource for up-to-date information about breast cancer and a reliable conduit to other personalized support services.
10. Regardless of ethnic background, gender, religion or sexual orientation, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer, and their family and friends, has a right to ABCD’s help without cost.
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Norah Bertucci Mary Beyer Leslie Biernat Holly Biwer Janet Blankenheim Jean Bleick Gail Blohowiak Valerie Blonski Gretchen Bloomer-Huberty Kay Boesen Virginia Bolger Amanda Borchers Christopher
Botts Barbara Brackens Diane Bradshaw Marilyn Brejcha Kathy Bruecker Angela Brunner Julie Brunner Judi Brzank Rita Buckley Therese Burkhart Carrie Burtin Faith Bybee Francie Bybee Annie Calteaux Carol
Cameron Marsha Caporaso Jennifer Casey Lori Casey Nancy Catalano Susan Catrini Mary Ann Cierzan Clara Coe Rosie Coleman Jack Congleton Kathleen Congleton Mary Copps Mary Cornelius Joy Covelli
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Kathleen Ehley Elaine Eisner Marcia Eliason Lori Fee Ginny Finn Robin Fleischer Teri Flemming Christy Foote Julie Forrest Peggy Foster Renee Foti Teri Frailing Jody Furlong Sandy Gabavics Maria Galvan
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Ihlenfeld Debby Ingerson Kathleen Ingold Kathy
Ionson Kathleen Jankowski Bernestine Jeffers Donna
Johnson Sharon Johnson Holly Jones Jeanette Jones
Anne Jost Joanne Jovanovich Claudia Kabler-Babbitt
Bonnie Kahler Darlene Kanera Judy Kaplan Kandice
Kauffman Amy Kielma Kimberly Kimpel Nancy Klein
Debra Knitter Becky Komisar Louise Konrath Marilyn
Kraar Debra Kraft Joy Krause Annie Kraut Shereen
Kressin Anne Kreutzinger Dianne Krukar Joan Kuehl
Odessa Kuriga Patty Kurtz Catherine La Fond Carmella
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Little Sharon Lochinski Nancy Long Edna Lowe
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Maglio Patrice Mahon Alice Maki Marisol Malave
Nancy Margraf Judy Martine Sue Mathis Unis
Matthews,Jr. Vida Matthews Sheila McCaffrey Toni
McCallister Mary McCanna Lottie McCarty Gretchen
McQuestion Michelle Mennel Colleen Merrill Brown
Doralynne Metz Patti Meyer Molly Miller Sara Miller
Judy Mindin Patricia Mize Stephanie Momon Ann
Moore Delores Morris Emma Muniz Vera Nathaniel
Lee Nehmer Sally Jo Nelson Clara Nettesheim Betty
Nevels Maria Nieves Rosemarie Nimmo Sue Nohelty
Sheila Nonken Marilyn Nowak Enid Okokon Judith
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Our Mission
ABCD provides free, personalized
information and one-to-one support
to people affected by breast cancer,
patients, families and friends.
ABCD Mentors
How We Serve...
One-to-One Support for patients,
families & friends
“Statistics say that 1 in 100 breast cancer
patients have inflammatory breast cancer
and survival statistics are even more
distressing. My mom was shocked and
relieved to discover that ABCD had a
woman (mentor) that knew exactly what
my mom was going through. By knowing
that there are SURVIVORS of HER TYPE
and by talking with her, sharing experiences,
my mom was able to find the hope she so
desperately needed.”
— Daughter of ABCD participant about her mother’s mentor
Who We Serve...
MORE: Mentor Outreach
and Education
Training & Professional
Support for Mentors
Health Fairs, Collaborations, Wellness
Outreach and Educational Presentations
New Mentor Education & Continuing
Education
Patients’ loved ones
“Community Health Charities is pleased
that ABCD is part of our family of
organizations serving Wisconsinites.
ABCD not only provides a vital service
State-wide and at no cost, its staff and
volunteers travel anywhere we ask. They
bring the power of one-to-one support
to every corner of the State.”
Breast Cancer Helpline
Mentors – ABCD’s
compassionate survivor
volunteer corps
— Gary Ross, President & CEO Community
Health Charities of Wisconsin
Staff focused on personalized
connections to: group support
resources, financial counseling and
advocacy, nutritional and spiritual
support and so much more
Breast Cancer Patients
Breast health professionals,
advocates and volunteers
serving those affected by
breast cancer
All those committed to
Survivorship
2010 Donors
The following pages do so much more than acknowledge the generous people and organizations who have contributed funds, in-kind assistance and pro bono
services to ABCD this year. The following pages tell the story of the many, many people who –
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Invested in ABCD’s continuing leadership in promoting cancer survivorship today and tomorrow
Pledged to keep ABCD strong and able to withstand the ebbs and flows of our current economy
Believed in ABCD’s distinctive value to people living with, through and beyond a breast cancer diagnosis
$10,000+
Balistreri Owned & Operated
Sendik’s Food Markets
Community Health Charities of
Wisconsin
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gentine
The Institute of Beauty &
Wellness, an Aveda Training Center
Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F.
McKeithan, Jr.
Northwestern Mututal Foundation
Wayne C. Oldenburg
$5,000-9,999
Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust
Kesslers Diamond Center
Milwaukee Radio Alliance
Marian and Bill Nasgovitz
Mark S. Young
$2,000-4,999
Brighton Retail
Cedarburg Junior Woman’s Club, Inc.
Fiddleheads Coffee Café
Kathy and Larry Gentine
Glo 10
Oconomowoc Women’s Club
Debra Ogston
St. Robert School
Service Club of Milwaukee
Diane and Edward Zore
$1,000-1,999
Joan and Richard Abdoo
G. Woodrow Adkins
David Barrow III, David Barrow IV
and the Barrow Medical Foundation
Elizabeth Brenner and Steve
Ostrofsky
Blue Mound Golf & Country Club
Michael Cleary
Kathie Eilers and Barry Blackwell
Michael Fisch
Diane and Robert Jenkins, Diane
& Robert Jenkins Family Foundation
Sarah and Jeffrey Joerres
Jan and Vince Martin
Marcy Neuburg
P&H Mining Equipment, Inc.
Park Bank Foundation
Carol and Bruce Pindyck
Jerry Renner
Karen and Mark Rhyan
Nancy and John Sennett
Slim McGinn’s
Kim and Owen Sullivan
R.F. Teerlink
Mark Train
Julie and James Tynion
Audrey and Robert Warner
Marla and Jeff Williams and
Marla and Jeff Williams
Charitable Foundation
Dennis Zacher
$500-999
Carol and David Anderson and
Anderson Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Balthasar
Barbara Barrow
Books are Fun
Therese Burkhart
Buyseasons, Inc.
Roman Claas and the Catholic
Order of Foresters
Kathleen and Kent Ehley
Jodean and Mark Furlong
Grace Matthews, Inc.
Anthony Krausen
Molly MacDonald
P. Michael Mahoney
Maximus
Marjorie and Scott Moon
Theresa Reagan and William Reitman
Jennifer Rudolf
Susan Scanlan
Kathleen S. Sieja
Arthur Smith
Michael Straub
Harpo’s Hair Salon
Greg Hotson
Amy and Thomas Kielma
Gary Krukar
Francis Lewandowski
Dorothy and Gerald Logemann
Mr. G’s Logan Creek Grille
Jacqueline Macomber
Mo’s Irish Pub
Shirley Nennig
Caroline O’Connell
Shar Lee Retzlaff
Maria and Henry Schreyer
Eric Sover
St. Francis Borgia Home & School
Association
Joelynne Tetzlaff
Timothy Thur
Tom Vert
Robert Wagner
Linda Werth
$250-499
$100-249
Mari and Rajeev Bal
Joyce and Bernard Bobber
Cheryl and Mark Brickman
Evelyn Brown
Kristin and Daniel Buschmann
Chocolate Factory
Ginny Finn and Evan Lenhardt
Brian Flannery
Barbara Fuldner
Fullhouse
Kathleen and Jeffrey Fuller
Lorrie Gaudynski
Scott Haag
A Woman’s Touch - Bras for a Cause
Jean Alexander
Amy’s Candy Kitchen, Inc.
Tina and Donald Anderson
Kathleen and Anthony Asmuth
Brian Bear, M.D.
Linda Bell
James Bell
Cindy Blank-Secker
Marcia and Thomas Blum
Richard Borowski
Sara and Michael Bowen
Mary Briscoe
Joan and Peter Bruce
Diane and David Buck
Faith and Norbert Bybee
Calvary Memorial Church
Sharon and Richard Canter
Chamberlain’s Flowers and Gifts
Nancy Claas
Amy and Frederick Croen
Cudahy High School
Elizabeth and Richard Diehl
Carolyn Dillard
Pamela Down
Educators Credit Union
Elm Grove Women’s Club
Patrina Fernandez-Hurtado
Nancy Filsinger
Dawn Fischer
Nancy Forbes
Alan Fritz
Christina Garcia-Thomas and Mark
Thomas
Karen and Bob Greenstreet
Floyd Grossman
Barbara Haig and Daniel Schley
Helen and Daniel Hartsman
Jony Hauck
Donald Hay
Tracey Hewett
Norma Hughes
Cynthia and Marc Kartman
Kristine Kile
Young Kim
David Kleist
Nancy Klind
Jean Kokott
Stuart Kolb
Grace Kragness
Lori Kreklow
Jill and Jack Langemak
Larsen-Beadell Foundation
Cassie Leddy
Rosalie and Sam Leib
Leib & Katt LLC
Missy and Bill Levit
Kevin Lubner
Thaddeus Majewski
Mary Beth Malm
Vida and Unis Matthews
James McDonald
Matthew Meyer
Jill M. Miller and John J. Peterburs
Tiffany Miller
Judy Mindin
Ann B. Nattinger, M.D.
Lisa and Jeff Neubauer
Susan and Bruce Neubauer
Jill and Jarod Newman
Lisa and Michael O’Donnell
Christine Olson
P&H Sports Club
Stacey Patterson
Ellen Persik
Patty Petek
Susan Pollock
Keith Posley
Michael Pretasky
Gail Prindiville
Sharon Purifoy
Rohr Jewelers
Sandra Rusch-Walton
Kelly and Greg Sachse
Len Scarpinato
Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Schmitz
Kathleen and Thomas Schrader
Jane Schroeder
Kristine Sengpiel and William New
Nancy Sielaff
Michelle Sirinek
Carol Skornicka
Bert and Frank Smeal
Katy and Justin Sommer
Stick It To Breast Cancer
Anne Stratton
Linda Strupp
Ann and Edward Sturzl
Amy Suchomel
Linda Szafranski
Karen Taughinbaugh
Helen Thompson
Thomas Towers
Nancy Turnock
United Way of Central New Mexico
Patricia and Paul Van Aacken
Visa Lighting
Marilyn and Phillip Vollrath
Alonzo Walker, M.D.
Ann and Joseph Wenzler
Laura Wiese
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wigdale, Sr.
Tiffany Wilson
Wisconsin Film & Bag
Shari Worgull
Sharon Zalewski
$50-99
Catherine Anderson
Dennis Anderson
Laura Anderson
Carol Angoli
Ruth Argusa
Sheila Ashley
Aurora Healthcare Partnership Campaign
Lamar Banks
Felicia Bogdanski
Robert Breske
J. Buchell
John Burns
Kevin Carr
James Carroll
Kristin and John Chapman
Judith Clayton
Joy Covelli
Mary Crivello
Ellen Croke
Curves
Julian Daily
Julie Darnieder
Ann Devine
Linda DeVorse
Debera Doersch
Down Under Shade LLC
Roberta Drews
Eileen and Howard Dubner
Nancy Dumville
Stephen Einhorn
Liliana Espinoza
Diane Fortier
John Fox
Allyson Fregoso
Deborah Fugger
Sarah Gartner
Judy and Jeffrey Gauvin
Beth Gavin
Robin and Michael Gonring
Marion Gottschalk
Karen and James Greer
Marlene Hale
Mary Beth and Paul Haubrich
Alejandra Hinojosa
Mary Hughes
Kenneth Hunt
Dolores and Don Janus
Marie Jauregui
Vicky Jeffers
Nakeisha Jones
Ashley Kafader
Martin Katz
Julie Kaufmann
Holly Klietz
Michelle Kotnarowski
Marianne and Fred Kramer
Joan Kraut
Matthew Kulasa
Catherine LaFond
Felice and Bob Leib
Jacqueline Liker
Sarah Lovett
Isabelle Lutzke
Patrice Mahon
Susan Mathison
Nancy May
Kate Meyer
Susan Michaels
Del Mario Mitchell
Debra Molchalski
Sandra Moloney
Clifford Monroe
Amy Moore
Roseanne Moore
Kathleen Mortenson
Patricia Mueller
Robin Murphy
Rochelle Nelson
Matthew Nichols
Angela Obst
Carol Olson
Scott Olson
Tina Parmer
Linda Pruitt-Jackson
Nancy Puhl
Toby Recht
Reinhart Chemo Cap Crew
Gary Rice
Nancy Anne Richards
Jennifer Riedel
Mary Ellen Rinaldi
Barbara Robinson
Eddy Sadowsky
Mary Saindon
Basil Salaymeh
Geraldine Sarver
Laura Schubert
Alan Schwalbach
John Scott
Maureen and Al Sherwood
Karen Shipley
Kristi Sirola
Mary and Dan Spore
Sandra and Bruce Stark
Judith Starr
Gregory Swiderski
Denise Szalewski
Martha and Paul Ten Pas
Kevin Therrian
Susan Tomaszewski
Melannie Trudeau
Todd Turk
US Bancorp Foundation
Vernon Van Vooren
Melissa Vartanian
Margaret Vetter
Linda Voss
Laura and Kent Wainscott
Trina Weaver
Faye and Rick Wetzel
Birgitt Winter
Windhover Foundation
Working Writers of Wisconsin
John Zass II
Kathryn Zeit
Mary Jo Zimmer
$25-49
Judith Akins
Esther Ancel
Bonnie Anderson
Marion and Dennis Asplin
Helen Banta
Katherine Barbour
Cynthia Barton
J. Alejandro Basulot
Sandee Beaman
Diane Becker
Gerald Behrs
Victoria Bingenheimer
Stacey Bodi
Joy Botts
Ginger Brand-Biere
Christopher Bredesen
Mabel Brown
Kathleen Bruecker
Brent Buchholz
Raymond Butrym
Joy Cadiz
Michael Chang
Judy Christensen
Kristin and Anthony Claas
Karen Coleman
Leslie Damaso
M. Christine Daronco
Shelly Lynn Dearborn
M. DeDecker
Kathleen Delwiche
Wade Dickfoss
Peggy Dickman
Jane Dolphin
Marilyn Douglas
Barbara Dugan
Robert Eineichner
Linda Engelman
Alarico Fernandes
Thea Flasch
Paula Floth
Patricia Fox
Namia Francis-Moore
Carol Freiberg
Corrine Freiberg
Margo and James Frey
Sharon Fugger
Diane Gagnon
Gael Garbarino Cullen
Christine Gellings
Mary Gillingham
Nancy Goodwin
Wendy Gossette
Rene and Marshall Gratz
John Hare
Steven Hart
Dawn Hassa
Karen Heizler
Susan Hejdak
Patricia Hetznecker
Gregory Hillmann
Mary Anne Hintzke
Nora Ayn Hitchcock
Wendy Hodge
Jeanne Hoff
Helen Hollerich
R. Holzman
Tammy Howard
Martin Huennekens
Gwen Jackson
Bernestine Jeffers
Karen Jeras
Sharon Johnson
Karen Kaddatz
Barbara Kelly
Nancy Klein
Mary Ann Klug
Gary Knight
Kimberly Knoblauch
Marilyn Kohn
Alyssa Koniar
Jessie Larson
Daniel Lenich
Amy Lentz
Karen LeSage
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos
Elizabeth Lewis
Noris Maples
Lisa Ann and James Marquardt
Karen Mawhinney
Kathleen and Vincent McAvoy
Dennis McEvoy
Sandra McKenzie
Lisa Beth Melick
Lily Merrick
Mary Beth Milanowski
Terry Miller
Emma Muniz
W.N. Murphy
Kristine Niehus
Gail and Paul Olson
Judith Ormond
Kristin Ostrowski
Brett Panno
John Papenfus
Martha Patten
Jennifer Peterman
Kate Peters
Heather Pettis
Pewaukee Family Chiropractic SC
Susan Phillips
Gayle Prater
Wendy Pribbanow
Sandra Priebe
Harvin Raasch-Hooten
Carol Rauen
Ruth Reid
Rose Reigle
Susan Renken
Carla Roden
Sandi Roden
Linda Ann Roesler
Gina Romana
Cynthia Ross
Margaret Ruscetta
Cory Russell
Gloria Santilli
Virginia Sauber
Catherine Schaefer
Jennifer Scheidt
Marie Schiller
Tanya Schroeder
Richard Schultz
Michael Schwartz
Fran Serlin
Angela Shabazz
Joanne and Richard Sheehan
Debbie Singer
Michelle Skelton
Catherine Stagmer
Crista Stamper
Ruth Ann Steuber
Kathleen Stolpman
Lora Strebig
Amy Stuedemann
Sharon Suter
Scott Swartz
Shirley Tiedjen
Ngan Tran
Stanley Trauner
Laura Trudell
Cynthia Uhen
Mary Van Ackeren
Thomas Wachtl
Gloria Wahl
Karen and Thomas Waldkirch
Christine Weis
Christel Wendelberger
Jane Wesner
Justin Zunker
2010 Donors
2010 Donations in
honor of
Donna Johnson
Kathleen Brumder
Ellen Croke
ABCD
Dawn Fischer
Tina Jones
Wayne C. Oldenburg
ABCD Board
Christine Olson
Bonnie Kahler’s Birthday
Patricia Fox
Bal daughters and mother
Mari and Rajeev Bal
Barb Kirkish
Kristin and Daniel Buschmann
Therese Burkhart
Kathleen and Vincent McAvoy
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Jean Kowalsky
Karen Jeras
Darryl Cremer
Kristin and John Chapman
Gael Garbarino Cullen
Cynthia Barton
James Carroll
Sandra Priebe
Eddy Sadowsky
Linda Edwards
Karen Jeras
Kathy Ehley
Elizabeth Lewis
Christine Olson
Kelly Sachse
Harry Findler
Karen Jeras
Ginny Finn
Kelly Sachse
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Christine Foote
Jacqueline Macomber
Vicki Herman
Fran Serlin
Janet Howenstine
Esther Ancel
Theresa Reagan
Patricia Mueller
Janet Golland
Helen and Daniel Hartsman
Laura Schubert
Dennis Anderson
Leigh Gott
Working Writers of Wisconsin
Kathy Sieja
Pamela Down
Rosemary Haas
Jeffrey Clark
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos
Lisa and Michael O’Donnell
Ellen Persik
Michael Pretasky
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c.
Carla Roden
Kristine Sengpiel and William New
Amy Suchomel
Wisconsin Film & Bag
Shirley Tiedjen
Shirley Tiedjen
Katherine Toman
Kristin and Daniel Buschmann
Mary Beth Land
Linda Engelman
Julie Tynion
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Faye and Rick Wetzel
Edna Lowe
Jean and Robert Grose
Barb Ulichny
Carol Skornicka
Janice and Steve Marcus
Anthony Krausen
Unis Matthews
Vida Matthews
Terry Miller (5 year survivor)
Terry Miller
Judy Mindin
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Mission River Band
Sheryn Bruehl
Lynne Van Wagoner
M. DeDecker
Leslie Waltke
Nancy Klein
Melinda Webber
Wayne C. Oldenburg
2010 Donations in
memory of
Jenny Neuenschwander
Kristin and Daniel Buschmann
Kerry Lyn Claas
Kristin and Anthony Claas
Nancy Claas
Roman Claas and the Catholic
Order of Foresters
Mary and Dan Spore
Sharon Zalewski
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Kathy and Larry Gentine
Catherine B. Cleary
Missy and Bill Levit
Karen Paolo
Kristin and Daniel Buschmann
Richard Drum
John Hare
Judy Moffitt
Dolores and Don Janus
Deborah A. Hughes
Norma Hughes
Skaidrite Erika Huttl
Felicia Bogdanski
Tunisia Abdullah Koonce
St. Robert School
Gail Langemak
Jill and Jack Langemak
Ellie Lurie
Rosalie and Sam Leib
Esther Marcus
Felice and Bob Leib
Catherine McEvoy
Dennis McEvoy
Jenny Mislang
Diane Becker
Melodie Wilson Oldenburg
Joan and Richard Abdoo
Barbara Barrow
Kathleen Bruecker
John Burns
Ginny Finn
Grace Matthews, Inc.
Karen and Bob Greenstreet
Susan Hejdak
Sharon Honisch
Gwen Jackson
Diane and Robert Jenkins
Kimberly Knoblauch
Anthony Krausen
Jeaneen and John Kudek
Jill and Jack Langemak
Karen Mawhinney
Marjorie and Scott Moon
Bruce Neubauer
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Bruce Pindyck
Daniel Schley
Patricia and Paul VanAacken
Tom Vert
Mary Jo Zimmer
Diane and Edward Zore
Fred Pioso
Faith and Norbert Bybee
Millie Schuh
Marilyn and Philip Vollrath
Arlene Shehow
Carol Angoli
Kara Stockwell
Dennis Anderson
Fred Pioso
Faith and Norbert Bybee
Jacquie Wolf
Rosalie and Sam Leib
Bunny Zacher
Gerald Behrs
Karen Coleman
Comedy for Cancer
Allyson Fregoso
Helen Hollerich
Sandra Johnson
Julie Kaufmann
Marianne and Fred Kramer
Karen LeSage
Diana Sieger
Amy Wilbourne Carr
Dennis Zacher
Miles Zastrow
Gail and Paul Olson
Harry Zinda
Catherine Anderson
Barbara Bachman
Ava Bortin
Raymond Butrym
Kathleen Cassafer
Judy Christensen
Kathleen Delwiche
Dollinger, Gonski & Grossman
Corrine Freiberg
Carol Freiberg
Christine Gellings
Mary Gillingham
Robin and Michael Gonring
Floyd Grossman
Gregory Hillmann
Jeanne Hoff
R. Holzman
Marilyn Kohn
Helen Koopmann
Leib & Katt LLC
Kate Meyer
Mary Nelson
Jane Nolan
Nancy Puhl
Carol Rauen
Rose Reigle
Margaret Rice
Nancy Anne Richards
Gloria Santilli
John Scott
Richard Schultz
Joanne and Richard Sheehan
Maureen and Al Sherwood
Arthur Smith
Scott Swartz
Paul Wall
Christine Weis
Birgitt Winter
In-Kind Donors
ABCD is grateful to
all of its supporters and
makes every effort to
assure the accuracy of
the acknowledgments in
this annual report. If you
find an error or omission,
please accept our humble
apology and bring it to
our immediate attention
so that we may correct
our records.
Allis Communications
Bonnie Anderson
Rebecca Anderson, PhD
Gail Blohowiak
Hanadi Bu-Ali, M.D.
Carol Cameron
Todd Dybul
Claudia Egan, J.D.
Gregory Ekbom, M.D.
Virginia R. Finn, J.D.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Stewart Gifford
Nicole Graf
Karen Greenstreet, Ph.D.
Jane Hathaway
Oza Holmes, R.N.
John Hughes, M.Div.
Kathleen Jensik, M.S.W.
Jen Keller
Julie Kepple, M.D.
Travis Knutson
Mary Ann Lasky
Elizabeth Lewis
M&I University, Brookfield
Sarah McAfee
Patrick McHugh
Milwaukee LGBT Community
Center
Melissa Minkley, M.S.W.
Mission River Band
Bud Bobber, Dave Karp, Jim
Lopina, Lou Marino, Dick Phalen
Jill Newman, C.P.A.
Nienhuis Photography
Harpreet Parmer, M.D.
Pink Shawl Initiative
Linda Schwallie
Sisters Network, Inc. – Milwaukee
THIEL design
Judy Tjoe, M.D.
Triumph Cancer Resource Center,
DePere
Debra Ushakow
Kay VanBoxel
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Alonzo Walker, M.D.
Leslie Waltke, P.T.
Tina Yen, M.D.
Mentor Training
In-Kind Donors
Rebecca Anderson, PhD
Gail Blohowiak
Hanadi Bu-Ali, M.D.
Todd Dybul
Claudia Egan, J.D.
Stewart Gifford, M.D.
Karen Greenstreet, PhD
Jane Hathaway
John Hughes, M.Div.
Kathleen Jensik, M.S.W.
Julie Kepple, MD
Elizabeth Lewis
Melissa Minkley, M.S.W.
Harpreet Parmer, M.D.
Linda Schwallie
Judy Tjoe, M.D.
Kay VanBoxel
Leslie Waltke, P.T.
Date with a Plate
Gail Lione and Julie Tynion, Co-Chairs
Judy Mindin, Event Manager
Restaurants & Desserts
Antigua Latin Restaurant
Balistreri Owned & Operated
Sendik’s Food Markets
Bartolotta Restaurant Group
Bella Caffe & The Soup Market
The Cake Lady
The Chocolate Factory
Culinary Arts Department – MATC
Dream Dance Steak
Larry’s Market
Maxie’s Southern Comfort
Motor
North Star American Bistro
Otto’s Beverage Center
The Pfister Hotel
Regina’s Bay Bakery
Rishi Tea
Roundy’s Metro Market
Sanford Restaurant
Shully’s Catering
Sprecher Brewing
Suzy’s Cream Cheesecakes
Timmers
Presenting Sponsor
Harley-Davidson Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
THIEL design
Gold Sponsors
Aurora Health Care Foundation
Business Journal Milwaukee
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank
Miller Compressing Company
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rita A. Stevens Foundation
We Energies
Silver Sponsors
Badger Meter
Brewers Community Foundation
Foley & Lardner
The Northridge Group
Rite Hite Foundation
Bronze Sponsors
Bev Greenberg
Ritz Holman
Roundy’s, Inc.
Executive Chef
American Family Insurance
Oldenburg Group
Charles Rubner
Chef de Cuisine
Aurora Sinai Breast Cancer
Program
Janet and Ken Howenstine
In-Kind Donors
FastSigns of Glendale
Romarcus Jones & Friends
2010 In-Kind Donors
Kid Cut UP of No Request Sound
System
Board of Directors
Kathy Ehley, President
M. Kathleen Eilers, Vice President
Jill Newman, Treasurer
Gael Garbarino Cullen, Secretary
Bonnie Anderson
Elizabeth Brenner
Therese Burkhart
Jody Furlong
Lisa Neubauer
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Theresa Reagan
Nancy J. Sennett
Julie Tynion
Mark S. Young
Medical & Community
Advisory Board
Rebecca Anderson, Ph.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Saleem Bakhtiar, M.D.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Brian Bear, M.D.
Advanced Healthcare
Carol Cameron
Pink Shawl Initiative
Darryl Cremer
Jane Cremer Foundation
Kathryn Klein Havens, M.D.
Zablocki VA Medical Center
Oza Holmes, R.N.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Gwen Jackson
Community Volunteer
Pam Lyon, R.N.
Aurora Women’s Pavilion
Karen Maynard
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition
Wendy Mikkelson, M.D.
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
Michele Nygro
M&I Bank
Joan Prince, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Anna Purdy, N.P.
Froedert & the Medical College
of Wiscosin
Mark Sabljak
The Business Journal
Robyn Shapiro
Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP
Thelma A. Sias
We Energies
Deb Theine, R.N.
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Sue Ann Thompson
Wisconsin Women’s
Health Foundation
Judy Tjoe, M.D.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Sandra Underwood, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
School of Nursing
Deborah Ushakow
Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services
Marjorie Vukelich, M.D.
Aurora Health Center - Slinger
Alonzo Walker, M.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Leslie J. Waltke, P.T.
Aurora Rehabilitation Center
J. Frank Wilson, M.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin
John Yousif, M.D.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive
Surgery Associates, S.C.
2010 Financials
Assets
Cash
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Prepaid Expense
Fixed Assets
Software, Website & Computers
Less Depreciation
Total Assets
Liabilities & Net Assets
Liabilities
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Board Designated Funds
Temporarily Restricted
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
2010
2009
$938,138
36,087
1,511
2,923
8,962
14,937
(15,361)
987,197
$694,023
152,442
1,205
1,320
8,962
14,937
(10,479)
862,410
$13,562
$17,036
545,061
248,000
180,574
$987,197
493,570
248,000
103,804
$862,410
2010 Revenue Sources
2009
$222,087
36,875
142,720
70,009
1,341
3,062
$476,094
$156,332
106,680
67,685
144,876
5,117
4,434
$485,124
Expenses
Program Services
Administration
Development
Total Expenses
$298,672
26,597
22,564
$347,833
$262,066
30,217
23,127
$315,410
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets at Beginning of Year
Net Assets at End of Year
$128,261
845,374
$973,635
$169,714
675,660
$845,374
2010 Expenses
8% Corporate Contributions
& Foundation Grants
46% Individual
Contributions
2010
Gross Revenue
Individual Contributions
Corporate Contributions & Foundation Grants
Fund Raising Events
Workplace Giving
In-Kind Donations
Other
Revenue
86% Program Services
30% Fund Raising Events
8% Administration
1% In-Kind Donations
1% Other
6% Development
14% Workplace Giving
You are part of the power of one-to-one.
Thank you for your support of ABCD’s free services.
Jackie Adams
Program Manager
Donna Davis
Ginny Finn
Senior Program Associate Executive Director
Judy Mindin
Christina Villa
Mission Services Manager Special Projects Assistant
THIEL design
www.thiel.com
Established in 1999, ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization that complements the work of healthcare providers by serving as
a reliable, accessible, and highly personalized resource. While science searches for a
cure, ABCD assures that no one faces breast cancer alone.
ABCD’s Mission: to provide free, personalized information and one-to-one support to
people affected by breast cancer – patient, family and friends.
Created by those who have had breast cancer themselves, ABCD is not a support
group. Rather, our services focus on the individual needs of each person.
ABCD’s signature service – one-to-one mentoring – features support provided by
volunteers who are breast cancer survivors and who are professionally trained and
supported. Mentors help others navigate the breast cancer “journey.” Matches are
customized; they are based upon similar diagnoses and life circumstances so that
support is distinctly personal. Support is by telephone so there is no geographical
or time-commitment barrier. Free translation services can be arranged. All match
processes include the key question: what do you need now?
ABCD serves everyone impacted by breast cancer so family and friends of breast
cancer patients receive one-to-one support, too.
Our personalized approach to support also includes the Breast Cancer Helpline, a
reliable source for breast cancer-related information and connection to additional
resources. Through its MORE: Mentor OutReach and Education Program, ABCD
promotes awareness of breast cancer, its services and related information, especially
in medically underserved communities and frequently in collaboration with other
organizations.
ABCD works in cooperation with hospitals, clinics and organizations that help
breast cancer patients and their loved ones but does not provide medical or other
professional advice and is not affiliated with any medical care providers or their
agents.
All services are provided free of charge and made possible because of private
donations, in-kind assistance and volunteers’ commitment.
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