May 2010 - Sunshine Foundation

A Monthly Publication by Sunshine Foundation
May 2010
Sunshine Reporter
See What A Dream Can Do…
www.sunshinefoundation.org
On April 17, 2010,
Sunshine Foundation’s
Hammonton Wishing
Well Chapter held a
Murder Mystery
Dinner to answer the
dream of a child on Sunshine’s waiting list.
Sam is 15 years old and
has Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy. He is from
Hammonton, NJ. Sam
and his family were the
chapter’s special guests
at the Murder Mystery.
The theme was “Murder
at the Country Music
Awards” and the night
featured a buffet, drinks
and prizes.
Thank you to everyone
who participated.
Members of the Hammonton Wishing Well Chapter and the guest of honor, Sam, at the
Because of your
Murder Mystery in Hammonton, NJ!
generosity, Sam’s
dream of going to the Central Florida attractions has been answered. Sam and his family will stay at Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village while on his trip!
Did you know that June 21, 2010 is the longest day of sunshine? It’s true and we are taking advantage of the almost 15
hours of sunlight to get people around the country to raise money on behalf of the almost 100 children on our national
waiting list!
What’s Happening on the Day of Sunshine:
Text to Give - Donate to Sunshine Foundation via their cell phone by
texting SUN to 85944 to make a $5 donation to the Sunshine Foundation.
Sunshine children, families, friends and everyday
people across the country will plant sunflowers!
Media around the country will publicize the event.
Participate in Day of
Sunshine and make dreams
come true for children on
Sunshine’s waiting list
nationwide. Isabelle is from
Michigan and has Chiari 1
malformation. She is
waiting for her dream
come true!
Donate now at www.sunshinefoundation.org and see what a dream can do...
Dear Sunshine Supporters,
We hope that you enjoy receiving the Sunshine Reporter and seeing the smiling faces of the children whose dreams are
answered by the Sunshine Foundation. If not for the generosity of Sunshine’s donors there would be no monthly
newsletter, nor would there be a Sunshine Foundation to bring joy into the lives of the chronically ill, seriously ill,
physically challenged or abused children you see each month in our newsletters. Many of these precious children would
have no where else to turn, for Sunshine is the only wish granting organization that handles children diagnosed with
chronic illnesses as well as abused children and not just those with life threatening illnesses.
The troubled economic time times we face and recent global catastrophes have taken its toll on the number of donations
received by Sunshine. It is with this in mind that we reach out to you, our readers for help, please consider donating
whatever possible so that we may continue to answer the dreams of these deserving children for years to come.
Sincerely,
Kate Sample
President
Sunshine Foundation thanks Genuardi’s and the
wonderful employees who contribute to the Genuardi’s
(Employees) Foundation. Sunshine was presented with
a check for $1,500.00. The funds were raised through a
voluntary payroll deduction program!
Dr. Arnold Pfannenstiel, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. is once
again holding his Smiles for Sunshine Program to
make dreams come true. Starting now, you can have
your teeth whitened at the discounted price of
$199.00. All proceeds will be given directly to
Sunshine Foundation. Dr. Pfannenstiel’s office is
located on 1315 Bridgetown Pike in Feasterville,
PA. To schedule an appointment call
215-364-7888. Brighten your smile
while making dreams come true for
chronically ill, physically challenged
and abused children!
Right: Dr. Arnold Pfannenstiel,
D.D.S., F.A.G.D.
Sunshine thanks the Taylor family for attending the
April National Board of Directors’ Meeting. Briana and
Alex are past Sunshine Foundation dream recipients.
They shared their Sunshine Story with the board and
spoke about the confidence they had instilled in them
after having their dream answered.
Front Row: John Vuotto, Genuardi’s Director of Employee
Relations, Kate Sample, Sunshine Foundation’s President,
Sandra Carr, Sunshine Foundation’s Director of Development,
& Maryanne Crager, Genuardi’s Public Affairs Manager.
Back Row: Feasterville Genuardi’s employees, Leon Skalski,
Maggie Benedetto, Irene Semkiw, Nancy Wrazen & Bob Kelly.
The Taylor family at the National Board of Directors’ Meeting!
Donate now at www.sunshinefoundation.org and see what a dream can do...
Sunshine Foundation thanks PEAC
Health & Fitness for once again holding Runway to Runway fashion show
event to benefit Sunshine Foundation!
This is the third year PEAC has held
this wonderful event for Sunshine.
This year, close to $28,000.00 was
raised to send Mercer County
children in need on a dreamlift!
PEAC’s dynamic fundraising event
included a fashion show, talent show,
silent auction, and
wine tasting!
Light food and
refreshments were
donated by many
area restaurants and
On February 27th, Celtic Clan, the
Top Notch Band from the famous bar
THE BLACK ROSE in Boston made
the trip to Dicey Reilly’s to perform
and host a fundraiser for the Sunshine
Foundation Dream Village. Their
traditional Irish music combined with
contemporary songs made for a fun
night of live music! Raffles through-
grocery stores and served throughout
the evening.
Entertainment included singers from
Ewing High School under the
direction of Ms. Jennifer Forness,
Danijel Varga, “The Wayfaring
Tenor,” and Steven Andrade, a worldrenowned Cher impersonator.
PEAC Health & Fitness is located on
1440 Lower Ferry Road in Ewing, NJ.
Be sure to visit them online at
www.peachealthfitness.com or stop
in and thank them for making so
many dreams come true!
Mike Breehler, PEAC Owner, with
his family at Runway to Runway!
Right: PEAC guests enjoyed food
donated by local restaurants
throughout the night.
out the night raised $635.00 for the
Dream Village. Thank you to the
Celtic Clan and the staff at Dicey
Reilly’s for your
support. Dicey
Reilly’s is located in
Historic Downtown
St. Cloud, FL.
On behalf of everyone at the
Sunshine Foundation, we
would like to extend our
deepest sympathy to the
family, friends and co-workers
of Ken Willis. Ken was
employed by Reed Technology
& Information Services and volunteered his
time to the Sunshine Foundation by helping
to paint the Sunshine Foundation offices.
He was a wonderful young man who will
be deeply missed by everyone who knew
and loved him.
Celtic Clan, who recently
performed at Dicey Reilly’s to
fundraise for the Dream Village!
In honor of National Volunteer Week, Sunshine held a
volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Feasterville, PA
office. The luncheon was a fun way to get to know
Sunshine’s supporters. Thank you to everyone who
attended. We so appreciate all that you do to support
Sunshine Foundation!
Sunshine special supporters at the Annual Volunteer Lunch!
Thanks for making dreams come true!
Adopt A Dream!
Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village received a landscaping makeover in
celebration of Earth Day thanks to Austin Outdoor. This day of service was
organized by Beau Wright and Paulo Paternes. Plants were donated by
Medallion Nursery and mulch provided by Bolling Forest Products. The
Dream Village lost many plants from its lush landscaping during the recent
winter freeze. Sunshine thanks everyone who was a part of this
special day!
Right: Volunteers work on the Dream Village landscaping!
Hatfield Elementary will be raising funds to answer Joey’s dream! Melanie, a 4th grade
student at Hatfield Elementary, asked her principal if she could help organize a fundraiser
for Sunshine Foundation. Thanks to Melanie, Sunshine canisters will be placed in every
classroom starting on May 21st! Joey is a local child, who has Down syndrome. The
fundraising efforts start at the school’s Spirit Assembly on May 21, 2010! Thank you
Hatfield Elementary for helping make Joey’s dream come true. Special thanks to Melanie
for making this possible and to D’Ana Waters, Hatfield Elementary Principal.
Victor is 15 years old and
has severe autism and is
hearing impaired. He is
from Clinton Twp., MI.
He likes to bike ride
and swim!
Left: Melanie with the
canisters that will be
placed in the classrooms!
Right: Joey, the child
whose dream will be
answered by Hatfield
Elementary School.
Sell Chiropractic in Feasterville, PA is holding an
ongoing fundraiser for Sunshine. Dr. Sell is offering a
free consultation for anyone who makes a $10.00
donation to Sunshine. For more information call
215-942-2626. Thank you Sell Chiropractic and everyone who has donated through this wonderful program!
Cape Atlantic Chapter of
Sunshine Foundation recently
crowned Jordan as the chapter's
Miss Sunshine! Jordan is a past
Sunshine Foundation dream
recipient. She went to the Dream
Village when she was 7 years old.
“It makes me so happy to be
helping children receive their
dreams. Sunshine Foundation is a
wonderful organization and I am
proud to be a part of it!”
Left:
Dr. Stephen
Sell presents a
donation to
Kate Sample,
President,
Sunshine
Foundation.
Eric is 10 years old and
has cerebral palsy. Eric
is from Greensboro, NC.
He is seen here with his
older brother, Cole, and
his dog, Button!
Tristan is 10 years old
and has severe autism.
Tristan is from
Cathedral City, CA.
He wants to be a chef
when he grows up!
Jordan being crowned
Miss Sunshine!
Your generous donations made these dreams
come true in April 2010!
Name
Age
Hometown
Dream
Diagnosis
Complete
Date
Hospital
Family
Alice
5
Camden, NJ
Dream Village/ DW
Spina Bifida
4/8/2010
C.H.O.P.
4
Kevin
9
Smyrna, DE
Dream Village/ DW
Long QT Syndrome
4/8/2010
Alfred I. DuPont
6
Candido
13
Pittston, PA
Dream Village/ DW
Chronic Lung
Disease
4/15/2010
Hershey Medical
Center
4
Keyla
5
Woodbridge, VA
Dream Village/ DW
Cerebral
Dysgenesis
4/15/2010
Children’s
Hospital
3
Anthony
8
Brick, NJ
Dream Village/ DW
Down Syndrome
4/22/2010
Jersey Shore
Medical Center
3
Deirdra
6
Bangor, ME
Dream Village/ DW
Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder
4/22/2010
Children’s
Hospital
2
Malka
5
Santa Monica, CA
Dream Village/ DW
Spina Bifida
4/25/2010
Cedar Sinai
6
Tania
7
Lakewood, CO
Dream Village/
Discovery Cove
Head Trauma
4/28/2010
Children’s
Hospital
3
Gypsy Rose
14
Springfield, MO
Dream Village/ DW
Muscular
Dystrophy
Jacob
5
Cabin Creek, WV
Dream Village/ DW
Legg-Perthes
Disease
4/29/2010 Children’s Mercy
2
4/29/2010
4
C.A.M.C.
Thank You to Our Generous Dream Makers®
April 2010!
PEAC - Pennington Athletic Club and
Mr. Mike Brehler
Patricia D. Atkinson
Bill’s Gun Shop Inc. &Ed Savage
David & Rosemary Browne
Irving Bruno
Episcopo’s Pharmacy
Fox Rothschild, LLP
German American Society
Hamilton Elks No. 2262
Handicapped Children’s Committee
Gary & Anna Marie Nagle
National Western Life Insurance Company
Peter Noone Fan Club Calendar for Charity
Committee
Recall North America & Ed Neeld
Joy A. Ribsam
Roma Bank
Springfield Family Chiropractic & Drs. Ryan &
Dawn Wille
St. Ann’s School
The Genuardi’s (Employees) Foundation
Thomas R. Walicky
Zig & Cindy Zegarski
American General Life and Accident
American Hungarian Civic Association
Ancient Order of Hinernians Msgr.,
Crean Div. No. 1
Llyod Anderson
David J. Androla
Antinette’s Beauty Salon &
Antinette O’Connor
Daniel & Dawn Arthur
Joel & Annalisa Atienza
Nancy Bailin
Beneficial Savings Bank
Marc & Susan Berman
Beymer UMW Thrift House
Birchfield Ventures, LLC
Earle Boyer
Ethel Branch
Donald P. Brandoff
Terry & Judy Brennan
The Pistory Family
Howard Buchmann
Bugdal’s tax Service
Janet Burke
Business Connections of Central Florida
Canine Academy
Helena Carr
Paul & Genevieve Caton
Cenlar
Richard Charman
John & Ruth Chmiel
St. Daniels Lutheran Church
Neil & Lori Citrone
Scott Clayton
Delores & Dave Colwell
Community Health charities
Conrad O’Brien
Construction & General Laborer’s Union
Thomas Davenport
James S. Deblois
Delectabell, Inc.
Dennis L. Balazs D.M.D., P.A.
William Drown
Ed-O Insulation Company, Inc.
Ewing Edge Softball Organization
Ewing Township Post 314 The American
Legion
Ewing Township Senior Citizens Club D.
David & Judy Exner
Federated Campaign Stewards
Charles D. Filson
Fords Fast Pitch Softball
Robert & Ann Franz
Linda Frederick
Game Time Performance, LLC
Barbara George
Richard Gephart, Sr.
Reverend Fred G. Gerlach
Dante & Diana Germano
Robert & Phyllis Gotwald
Diana Groden
Gulf Coast Region of Kappa Delta Phi
Peter & Catherine Hagen
Hamilton Girls Softball Association, Inc.
John G. Hanusi
Harley Davidson of Lakeland, Inc.
Michael Hedden
Hightstown Engine Company 1
Fred & Virgina Holley & Heather Ren
Hopewell Valley Bank
Ashley B. Hutchinson
Marion Iacavazzi
Italian American National Hall of Fame Inc.
Jeffrey & Diane Jablon
Joel D. Iserson D.D.S. P. A.
Patricia R. Johnson
Sharon Kaplan
Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, Inc.
Kiwanis Club of Doylestown
Donald Kramer
Lacey Girls Softball League Inc.
Ladies Auxiliary Hopewell Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary of the Mercer County
Firemen’s Assoc.
Ladies of the Manor
Ladies Social Group at Ridge Manor
Liquor At Ovation
Grace Mazzatelli
Emanuela Melone
Mercedes-Benz of Princeton
Mercer County Firemen’s AssociationRusling Hose F
Mercer County Prosecutors Office
Merck Employee Giving Campaign
Robert & Beverly Mills
Patrick & Cheryl Mitchell
Montgomery Jaguars
Joseph & Kate Naggar
New York Life
John & Rayna Notta, Jr.
Nottingham Volunteer Fire Company
Richard & Carol Ober
Sandra & Michael O’Neil
Michael & Sandra Otchet
Parker Glass Co., Inc.
Thomas & Marie Pfender
POLO PARK HOMEOWNERS
Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local Union No. 9
Denise & Chris Pratico
Princeton Orthopedic Associations
Prior Nami Business Systems
Eugene & Anita Pulaski
Clarence & Gloria Randell
Reed Technology & Information Services, Inc.
Richard Derk, CPA PA
Kelly Robbins
Roberta Robbins
Myrtle & Hugh Ryan
Sam’s Auto & Don Davis
Sassy’s Bar & Grill
Sell Chiropractic & Dr. Stephen Sell
Slackwood Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc.
Sons of the American Legion Post #414
Ellen Spurlock
St. Gregory The Great Senior Citizens
Dr. & Mrs. John Stabile
Catherine Stasky
Debbie & John Setphens
James Storey
The Deitchman Charitable Foundation Inc.
The Hillsborough Travel Softball Club, Inc.
The Sanctuary Guild of St. Joachim’s Church
The Trenton Police Masonic Square Club
Trenton Fire Officers Association
United Churches of NEPA
Veritext Pennsylvania Reporting Co. &
Brigitte Strain
Jodi S. Vinch
Warrington Woman’s Club
Wear the Beach
Robert Weber
Thomas & Lynne Webster
West Windsor Wildcats 12 U
Williams/Buschman
Kelly Johnson Wolf
Woodland Mfg. Company Inc.
World Wide Creations
Steven Worringer
Mr. & Mrs.. John Wrighter
WW Investment Company, L.P.
AJT Electric
Victor Bearg
Joan & Rick Berman
John & Paulette Biancamano
Maria W. Blaschek
Hank & Mary Blaszczyk
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Arlene & David Brown
James H. Bryson
Anthony & Maria Bua
William & Sharon Burd
C.E.B.
Robert & Maryann Casole
Richard Clawges
Debbie Comeau
Deborah H. Cook
Anne Daitz
Tami & Doug De Mers
Delaware Valley Financial Group
DJ Benson & Associates, LLC
Joan T. Duffy
Paul & Lillie Fitzpatrick
Anna B. Flanigan
Joseph Gavaghan
Dr. Daniel Gottlieb
Jay Greenblatt
Edward & Sharon Holder
Charles & Shirley Hollenbach
Peter & Kathleen Jespersen
William & Colleen Kelleher
Walter Kramarz
Eileen Kulak
Mary Kuschyk
Chris LaFreeda
David Larkin
Robert & mary Mahan
Mary McInerney
John & Judy Miller
Karen L. Murray
Laura Olexa
O’Mares Irish Pub
Carmen L. Ortiz
Kathleen Pearson
Shawn Purdy
Stacy Reh
Arlene Riblet
Rita Sasse
Gail Sirks
Alan Skerratt
Elizabeth & David Smith
Kelli Smith
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Marcia Steinhauer, PhD
Frank & Genevieve Stiefel
Robert Royal Tabas
TLC 4 Lawns
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Verrill
Webb’s Realty
Jennifer M. Wells
I-Ching WU
Everyone Givvs, Inc.
Renee Allen
Anna Marie Pratico Jewelers
John & Marcia Ball
Mary F. Bennett
Alfred Blanton
Sherri Braddy
Charles & Deb Checkum
Loretta S. Chipin
Kathleen Coffey
Robert Conjura
Martin & Rita Cooper
Catholic Daughters of AmericasCourt Holy trinity #1336
Alan Crane
Becky Jo DiPierro
Election Fund of Lucy Walter
Daniel Fatton
Anthony M. Fearron
Julia & Leroy Fennimore
Arthur & Joanne Frank
Friends of Dan Benson
Phyllis L. Guerin
Lori Guzy
Susan P. Hoffman
Garold Holladay
Constance R. Hunt
Noreen Kerrigan
John Kostiw
John R. Lago
Bruce & Sandra Lovelace
Mary Lou McCabe
Garry & Kathleen McMahon
Ann & Anthony Merlino
Lourdes Vazquez Michael Farrell
Marilyn Orland
Suzanne Pacitti
Wilkins M. Parks
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pescatore
Elaine Pollack
Judith A. Rhoden
Joseph & Margaret Ryan
Jonathan & Ruth Savage
Darwin & Kathleen Schaible, Sr.
Anton & Julianna Schujko
Gwendolyn Z. Siddiqu
Terese Smith
John & Angela Szenczi
Tony Lasalle LLC Gallery
Richard Trehuba
Peter & Paul Trent Jewelers
Carmela Tyson
Bruce Vanett
James & Madeline Vaughn
West End Boat Club
Christie Williams
Alan & Karen Wills
Carol T. Yuhas
Richard & Phyllis Arcari
M.K. Atkinson
Ruth Bandoroff
Maxine Baral
Donna Cantore
Charles J. Catania
CenterState Bank
Susan J. Closson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cunningham
Wilma D’Ambrosio
Elizabeth M. Doyle
Joseph Durek
William & Catherine Eger
Elizabeth & James Foley
Gordon J. Goode
Sharon E. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. John Hughes
Richard & Helen Kendzior
Lee Kenney
Phyllis Kownacki
George Lane
James & Patricia Livecchi
Joseph & Eileen Meagher
Pamela Morgan
Gloria Moscato
Andrew & Sharon Nardelli
Elizabeth & Nicholas Pileggi
Jesus Ponce
Heather Rosenkrans
Linda J. Sheets
Bernice Sherman
Wayne & Carmella Staub
Donald & Eileen Titus
Peter Verstage
You can be a Dream Maker too! Donate now at www.sunshinefoundation.org and see what a dream can do...
Ways to Help!
Text to Give!
Thank you South Jersey Region Antique Automobiles Club of America and Norman
Fowler, SJRAACA President, for hosting the Annual SJRAACA Stoltzfus Farmers
Market Antique Car Show to benefit Sunshine! This wonderful group holds this fun
event for Sunshine Foundation every year! Thank you for making dreams come true!
You can now
donate just
by using
your mobile phone!
Text SUN to 85944 to
make a $5 donation to
Sunshine Foundation!
Remember to reply with YES
to confirm. (Messaging &
Data Rates May Apply)
SJRAACA Club Members at the
Antique Car Show!
Some of the many antique automobiles
displayed at the car show!
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We would like to remember Cobey Fisher this month on the anniversary of her birthday.
Cobey was a big fan of Irv Homer and after listening to Irv speak about Sunshine, Cobey
learned to love Sunshine Foundation as much as Irv. Unfortunately, Cobey passed away
but her very generous donation made it possible for Sunshine to build the Main House at
the Dream Village, which was named after her (Coburn Hall). Cobey will be in our hearts
forever and our warmest wishes go out to her mother Lillian at this special time.
Left: The Main Office at the
Dream Village.
Right: A sign placed at the Dream
Village in honor of Cobey’s memory.
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club in
Haines City, FL sponsored our Volunteer
Appreciation Luncheon for Sunshine’s
Dream Village. The Dream Village thanks
the volunteers for all their time and support
they give to the Village throughout the year!
Thank you Shane Trace, General Manager, and everyone at Southern Dunes for helping
Sunshine honor our special volunteers!
Jacob recently visited the Orlando attractions and stayed at
the Dream Village. He is 9 years old and from New Windsor,
MD. Jacob’s mom shared this with Sunshine: “Spiritually
and mentally we were so happy and got to put everyday worries and headaches on the back burner. It was so wonderful
to have our biggest worry be which park to explore next! We
will cherish this dream and take our memories home with us
to enjoy for a long, long time.” Jacob’s dream was answered Jacob and his family arrive at
through Sunshine’s Wishing Well Chapter.
the Dream Village!
Donate now at www.sunshinefoundation.org and see what a dream can do...
Buy This Book!
Dr. Daniel
Gottlieb’s book
The Wisdom of
Sam benefits
Sunshine and
other charities.
Now available at major
bookstores!
Whole Foods Nickel
Program
Plymouth
Meeting, PA.
When shopping
at this Whole Foods, bring
in your own bag and
donate the nickel you save
to Sunshine Foundation!
Spring Clean for
Sunshine
Viriva Community Credit
Union’s Flea Market is on
May 22, 2010 from 10:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at
157 York Rd. Warminster,
PA 18974. All proceeds
collected from space rentals
benefit Sunshine! Email
[email protected] or
call 215-333-1201 x217.
Events
May 15 - Key West, FL - Gary’s 2nd Annual Race for Dreams
May 22 - Wilmington, DE - “Smiles for Sunshine” Flea Market - Midway Shopping Center
May 22- Warminster, PA - Viriva Community Credit Union’s Flea Market- 157 York Rd. call 215-333-1201 X217
June 12 - Newtown, PA - 8th Annual Walk for Dreams - Tyler State Park - 101 Swamp Rd. - Registration
9:00 a.m. Walk kicks off at 10:00 a.m.
June 21- Nationwide - Day of Sunshine - Text Sun to 85944 to answer dreams of children throughout the
country and plant sunflowers for Sunshine Foundation! For more info: [email protected]
For more information on upcoming events visit www.sunshinefoundation.org
Sunshine Foundation Appreciates Memorial Donations and Honors Your Loved Ones…
Terry Colgan
Samuel C. Davis
Stan Green
Robert Guarni
Lucy Hillborn
Edward Hushen
Faye Kornisch
Anna Kramarz
Walter McCray, Jr.
Dorothy Metkowski
Mary Moran
Donald Reighn, Jr.
Steve Rohrbacher
Gerry Smith
Ruth Trautman
Barbara Walsh
Father of Vilma Zion
Sunshine Foundation’s sole purpose is to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children
ages three to eighteen, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to the financial strain that the child’s illness may cause.
Walkers and Corporate Sponsors Needed! Sunshine Foundation’s 8th Annual
Walk for Dreams - Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA!
Sunshine is
now on: