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Fall 2014
Mid-City Quarterly
Last Wish:
Serving Those
in Need
Race to Feed Our Veterans 5K
November 9, 10:00 a.m.
Pay tribute to our Veterans by joining our annual 5K to fight hunger!
Hosted by Fairmount Memorial Association and Heritage Funeral Home,
the race begins at 10 a.m. on November 9, 2014. This race can be run or
walked, and is both family and dog friendly! The highlights of this day will
include a coat drive for veterans, hand flags at the finish line, hot cider,
cookies, and chili-in-a-bag! Register by October 30th for guarantee of a
long-sleeve shirt. For registration information: www.mowspokane.org
When Don Vogel was diagnosed
with terminal cardiovascular
cancer, he was advised to stop
volunteering.
When asked by Hospice House of
Spokane about his last wishes, he
said he wanted to deliver one last
time to “his” seniors.
Don teamed up with Meals on
Wheels Spokane and helped
deliver meals to those in need,
despite doctors’ recommendations.
As a long-time volunteer, we were
honored that Don continued to
have a desire to help us serve, even
in his final days.
Though he passed away a few days
after his final delivery, Don’s legacy
of service lives on in our work at
Meals on Wheels Spokane today!
Thank you to our sponsors:
We love our volunteers!
How to Get Invoved:
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We have over 800 volunteers that
donate over 12,000 hours per year!
...And we always love more!
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If you’d like to help, email:
[email protected]
Making Brighter Birthdays
Photo courtesy of KREM-TV
Since our volunteers are sometimes the only people our seniors
see during the day, we began a birthday bag program to show them
we care. Ed, a 62-year-old senior we visit, has lung cancer and has
been with our program since February. On his birthday, he received a
birthday bag and said, “I would like to thank all the staff at Meals on
Wheels Spokane for remembering my birthday. Thank you so much!”
For a list of items we could use, please visit: www.mowspokane.org
Subaru “Share the Love” Event
Local dealership gives back to Meals
on Wheels Spokane
We are proud to partner with Subaru of Spokane for
the “Share the Love” event once again this holiday
season. You have the choice to choose Meals on
Wheels Spokane as your charity of choice when you
lease or purchase a new Subaru between November
20th and January 2nd. Subaru will donate $250 to Meals
on Wheels Spokane if chosen. Be looking for other
“Frolicking Family Fun” events with Subaru and Meals
on Wheels Spokane in the near future!
John LeFriec, general manager of Subaru of Spokane, and Leo
Richardson, long time volunteer, are proud to serve our seniors.
—4th Annual—
Great Pumpkin Race
Saturday, October 25th
Ready, set, GO! It’s the 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Race!
The race begins at noon on Saturday, October 25th on the
corner of 18th and Madison. Only $4 per pumpkin! For
more information, please visit: GPRspokane.org
Thanks
to our
sponsors:
8th Annual Cinn-A-Gram!
Send sweet treats to your valentine and feed
local seniors in need!
For only $30, give a Cinn-A-Gram® filled with
Cinnabon rolls, gourmet coffee, Pixie Dust
locally made chocolates, Bare Fruit ® Apple
Chips, a personalized message, free delivery
and more! Delivery date is February 12th,
2014. Ordering will be available December 1st.
Order at: www.mowspokane.org
Thanks to our sponsor:
Friend to Friend Program
While our goal is to always keep our seniors in their homes, there are times when this is simply not possible
due to their continued decline. Recognizing that if they were alone at home, they will be alone in a care
facility, we began our Friend to Friend program in 2014. Volunteers adopt a senior and visit them at least once
a month. If you would like to become a friend to one of our seniors, please call our Meals on Wheels office
at: 509-456-6597.
Cotton
Classic 2014:
The 2014 Cotton Classic Charity Golf Tournament & Social benefiting Meals
on Wheels Spokane was a big success. The two-day event netted more than
$43,000 for Meals on Wheels Spokane! To put it in perspective, that will provide
roughly 11,000 meals to homebound seniors in the Spokane area. Fantastic!
Everyone seemed to really enjoy our new tournament venue - the Spokane
Country Club. They were terrific hosts! We hope to be there for years to come.
Also, big thank you to all our tournament partners, including Northern Quest
Resort & Casino our presenting sponsor. Northern Quest also hosted the Cotton
Classic Social on the eve of our tournament. It was very well attended and we
look forward to making it even bigger and better next year.
As always, suggestions for both the social and golf tournament are welcome
and appreciated. And of course we are always looking for new major sponsor
partners. If your company/organization would like to participate in supporting
our very impactful cause shoot me an email at [email protected] or contact
Karen Richardson at Meals on Wheels Spokane at 509-232-0864.
Thank you again for YOUR support of Meals on Wheels Spokane and have a
great fall!
Dave Cotton - KHQ-TV
Special Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors:
Thanks to our Eagle Sponsors:
Did you know?
> Meals on Wheels recycles 75% of our waste—saving money AND the environment!
> 84% of our seniors cannot afford to pay the full price of their meals.
> Since 2011, we receive no money from the government—just donations and fundraisers!
Where does our money go?
2014 Birdie Sponsors:
Challenger Pipe & Steel LLC
Avista
Dishman Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep
Oil Analysis Lab, Inc.
Inland Northwest Bank
DAA Northwest Auto Body Center
The YMCA
Mountain West Bank
The Masten Family
Northwest Steel Fab, Inc.
Vehrs, Inc.
Spokane East Rotary Club
Subaru of Spokane
Waddell’s Pub & Grille
2014 Tee Green Sponsors:
Airline Catering
Associated Industries
Baker Construction
Blacks Painting
Cinnabon
Clarks Tires and Automotive
Costco Wholesale
G-Men
Dave Smith Motors
DAA Northwest Auto
Digital Imaging Solutions
Eclipse Engineering
Empire Office Machines
EWU Athletic Department
Cougar Mechanical
Hold On Now
Target
Coeur d’Alene Chocolates
Encore Events
Hurricane Hal French
KIDDS Dental
Kimmel Athletic Supply Co.
Intermountain Bank
Local 370 Engineers
Masten Family
Inland Northwest Insurance
Cougar Mechanical
Hangman Valley Golf Men’s Clubs
Since 2011, we receive no government funding. Here’s where your donation money goes!
Meals on Wheels Spokane
Mid-City Concerns
1222 West 2nd Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 232-0864
[email protected]
Follow us online!
Facebook:
Meals on Wheels Spokane
Website:
mowspokane.org
Accepting Help
Elva, a 72-year-old stubborn, proud, and
independent woman, was referred to our
program from hospice after experiencing
Kidney failure. Elva had dug her heels in and
refused any outside help, including hospice
care. After talking with her over the phone and
visiting with her in her home, we convinced
her that by allowing us to provide a hot meal
every day, we would be able to sleep not
worrying about her health. She finally agreed,
saying, “I’m only doing this so you can sleep!”
Thank you, Elva!
Event Calendar
Join us for one or all of our fundraisers this season!
October 25th
The Great Pumpkin Race
Join us for this day of family fun! Race begins
at noon on the corner of 18th and Madison. $4 each!
November 9th
Race to Feed Our Veterans
Pay tribute to our veterans in this race to
fight senior hunger! Register before October 30th to
guarantee to get a shirt!
November 20th-January 2nd
Share the Love with Subaru of Spokane
When you purchase or lease a new car from
Subaru of Spokane, $250 could be donated to us!
Month of December
Frolicking Family Fun with Santa Subaru
This holiday event is to-be-announced!
February 12th
Annual Cinn-a-Gram sale
For $30, you could send a sweet treat to your
valentine that helps feed those in need!