Star Report Winter 2010

www.BrentsPlace.org
IN THIS ISSUE
WINTER 2010 / VOLUME 12 / ISSUE 4
Dear Friends,
Making a difference in the lives of children
with cancer and their families…one day at
a time.
2010 has been another year of significant change for Brent’s Place and the Brent Eley
Foundation. Last year was highlighted by the completion of our new Aurora facility
located one block west of the Anschutz Medical Campus. The new facility has proven
to be everything that we hoped it would be, providing us with 16 very functional and
efficient apartments for patients and their families. This year has been highlighted by
a new Executive Director, Sean Meyerhoffer, who replaced Adele Gelfand after 10+
years of leadership. Adele’s contribution to our purpose and the Brent’s Place community
cannot be overstated! Her work ethic and focus on our families were truly extraordinary!
Sean comes to us from the American Cancer Society with boundless energy and
enthusiasm as well as a new perspective and ideas for our cause. I look forward to
working with him and the team he has assembled to deliver our promise to the families
that make Brent’s Place their temporary home.
The transition and growth at Brent’s Place has renewed my focus, as the leader of
our Board of Directors, to provide strategic direction for the organization’s future. I am
privileged to have a very talented and experienced group of 15 directors committed
to the outcomes we strive to achieve. Put simply: “The Brent Eley Foundation and
Brent’s Place exists so that people with cancer and other diseases causing acute
immune system deficiencies and their families receive support through affordable,
fully furnished, “Safe-Clean” family housing close to medical institutions while
they become well enough to return home, as well as other supporting programs.”
I am pleased to report that the growth of our facilities and our committed staff
has enabled us to expand the number of families we have been able to support by
26% from 2009 to 2010. It is humbling to witness the spirit and courage of our kids
as they deal with life threatening illness and fight for the miracle of life.
We could not do what we do without the community support this is so generously
given. I thank our volunteers and donors for believing in our cause and choosing Brent’s
Place for their community service and financial support. We hope that you will consider
us for a year end donation and we look forward to your continued involvement with
our events and programs in 2011.
The Holiday season is a time to give thanks for our many blessings and to share
love with family and friends and those that need our help. Make 2011 a great year
for those you love and the causes you support!
OUR MISSION
Sincerely,
Donn Eley
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This & That . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Staff Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Our Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Our Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Brent’s Buddies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Our Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Generous Support . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Brent’s Place Wish List . . . . . . . . .7
Corporate Support . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Dear Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUR VISION
To help those living with cancer by providing
housing and programs through partnerships
in our community.
BRENT ELEY FOUNDATION
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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This & That…
A note from the Executive Director:
2010 has been a year filled with learning and growth for our
Brent’s Place staff and programs. Throughout the summer
and fall we have said farewell to dedicated staff members who
gave so much to Brent’s Place and our families, and we have
welcomed new faces to the team who are eager to add a new
level of support for our patients and families. Our new staff
team has been quick to acclimate themselves and we have spent
the last several months working together with the Board of
Directors and our hospital partners to identify opportunities
for improvement in 2011. Two things have remained a constant
in 2010, however, as we have adjusted to the changes in our
staff team.
The first is the increased demand for our services from
patients and families in need of a “Safe-Clean” living environment. Beginning in June and continuing into the fall, we
have been at or above 90% occupancy at the Aurora facility.
Our Family Services Coordinator, Allen Browning, and
House Operations Manager, Fabian Jimenez, have been
Your support is still needed in 2010!
1) Make a year-end contribution at www.BrentsPlace.org
2) Donate gift cards or gifts for family members
3) Help our staff provide special holiday memories
for patients and families at Brent’s Place
Staff Update…
After 4 years with Brent’s Place, we said a fond farewell to
Katie Keating in November. Having started with Brent’s Place
as the Capital Campaign Coordinator during planning for the
new Aurora building, Katie soon proved to be a valuable member
of the team and was promoted to the Development Associate
position when the campaign was complete. Katie became the
heart and soul, as well as the hands behind Brent’s Place events
over the last few years. Katie’s dedication and commitment to
the work of Brent’s Place was clear. Her compassion, friendliness
and sense of humor will certainly be missed. We wish her the
best of luck in her next adventure!
Throughout the summer and early fall we have also
welcomed Fabian, Joe and Julie to Brent’s Place.
Fabian Jimenez joined us in June as our House
Operations Manager. Fabian’s broad range of skills
make him a great fit as the person who keeps Brent’s
Place running smoothly and in accordance with our
“Safe-Clean” standards. His personal and professional
experience make him uniquely suited to ensure that
our facilities are safe for our patients while compassionately
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busy coordinating incoming and outgoing families, ensuring
that we remain safe and accessible for all those who need our
assistance. As of November 1st, over 100 families have stayed
at Brent’s Place in 2010 compared to 87 families in 2009.
The second constant is the generous support that we have
continued to receive from throughout our community. I have
been amazed with the individuals and organizations that have
provided us with their time, talent and financial support in
2010. We thank all of you for helping us provide a home of
hope and healing for our families. Our work would not be
possible without you. Please continue to spread the word
about Brent’s Place to friends, family and colleagues who
may be looking to make an end of year contribution or are in
search of a non-profit to support in 2011. I hope that you
will be spending your holidays in the company of good
friends and family!
Happy Holidays,
Sean Meyerhoffer
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If you would like to learn more, please call us at
720-343-2800, visit our website at
www.BrentsPlace.org, or e-mail
[email protected] or [email protected].
supporting our families with the perspective of a father that
has walked in their shoes.
Joe Brucker became part of the Brent’s Place team
in August in the newly created Volunteer and
Community Outreach Coordinator position. In
his new role, Joe will continue the hard work
begun by previous Volunteer Coordinators and
expand our grassroots community outreach efforts to engage
more people in the Brent’s Place community. A Boston
University alum, Joe comes to us by way of Minneapolis,
where he worked in direct service, volunteer coordination and
development positions for the Courage Center. He continues
his education in Denver as he seeks to obtain his Masters
Degree in Non-Profit Management. Joe’s energy and creativity
are a welcome addition to our team!
Julie Gart is the newest member of the Brent’s Place team.
Julie began working with Brent’s Place as a volunteer and
quickly developed a strong desire to enrich the lives of children
and families at Brent’s Place. She is excited to continue her work
in support of our families as the new Development Manager.
Julie is a Colorado native entrenched and dedicated to the
community. As a trendsetter in the event industry, she has
extensive experience planning both large and small
events. In her new position, Julie will work with
staff and volunteers to build on the success of our
existing events while working to diversify our
fundraising efforts and broaden our support network.
Our Families…
Family Update: Time really seems to fly at Brent’s Place!
Over the last few months, our families have enjoyed parties,
outings and plenty of wonderful meals! We have a special helper,
Chandra (5), who loves to help pull the cart and deliver meals
on Mondays for families who can’t come down for Family
Night. Since we have been near or at capacity since July, this
has been a great help!
We have had many wonderful parties thanks to the help
of Marissa and Maya who hosted a Pirate Party in September
and the Halloween Party in October. Morgan (13), Matthew
(11), Elise (11), Chandra (5), Jade (9) and Zach (11) all had
a great time decorating beach balls and hunting for buried
treasure! Halloween was a ghoulishly good time loaded with
tricks, treats, games and prizes. Garret (19) had a great time
as a convict while Keegan (8) showed off his ninja best!
Current Family Profile:
Lexi
Chandra (5), Rita (8), Nathanial (2) and Zane (4 months)
also joined us for a hopping good time with our games,
snacks and trick-or-treating.
Brent’s Place continues to be blessed with wonderful
volunteers and supporters who make our outings possible!
Our families had the opportunity to go to the Denver Zoo,
The Butterfly Pavilion, The Denver Botanic Garden’s Pumpkin
Fest, The Westernaires: Horsecapaides and Hammonds Candy
Factory. Chandra (5) was brave enough to touch Rosie, the
tarantula, Danika (3) really loved seeing all the beautiful
butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion and Morgan (13) was a big
fan of the free candy we all received on the tour at Hammonds
Candy Factory! Thanks so much to these wonderful
companies and organizations for working with us and
making these outing safe for our families!
Former Family Profile: Megan
Alexis “Lexi” is 7 years old and stayed with
Brent’s Place with her mom, Michelle, for
just over a month. She recovered so quickly
from her treatment that she was able to go home
about a month early! Before she and her family went home, they
took the time to sit down and talk about their stay at Brent’s Place.
Brent’s Place: How is your child doing?
Melissa: Megan is doing really well! She is doing a full day of
school at home with her dad. She is planning on going back to
school in March, and she is so excited to get to be back with
other kids. She now has beautiful dark ringlet hair. We have a
lot to be thankful for this year.
Brent’s Place: What brought you to Brent’s Place?
Michelle: Lexi had a bone marrow transplant which was recommended by Dr. Cook down in Colorado Springs. The transplant
team at Children’s recommended that we stay with Brent’s Place
while Lexi recovered.
Brent’s Place: How did Brent’s Place help your family?
Melissa: So glad to have a place like Brent’s Place. It made
things a lot easier. When you are going through a hard time, it
was great to have family meals and to have the fellowship with
other families. Staff was always able and willing to help which
was great. We definitely had peace of mind knowing that it was
a safe and clean place for Megan while she was healing.
Brent’s Place: What is Lexi’s favorite thing to do?
Michelle: Spending time with her family and printing (writing)
Brent’s Place: How has Lexi’s treatment affected your life?
Michelle: Lexi’s treatment has turned our life upside down and
has created a new “normal.” Michelle (Mom) had to leave her
job and Eric (Dad) has had to take on more hours to make up
the difference. Abby and Andy (Lexi’s siblings) have had to do
more chores and responsibilities.
Brent’s Place: What is the best part of staying with Brent’s Place?
Michelle: Lexi really likes family nights, playing on the playground,
finding games in the resource room, watching cable TV and
being able to watch Sponge Bob. (They don’t have Sponge
Bob at the hospital). Michelle and Eric liked the comforting
environment and really appreciated the learning experience of
how to keep the apartment safe and clean for Lexi. Abby really
liked being able to sleep in the same room as her sister at Brent’s
Place while Andy liked the roof top deck on the 4th floor and
the popcorn machine.
Brent’s Place: How has life been post Brent’s Place?
Melissa: Life has been an adjustment. Making sure that the house
is clean, frantically scrubbing and wiping down everything and
keeping sick siblings away from Megan. A lot of time it is
worrisome, but it is nice to be away from the hospital and back
to some normalcy. Megan is doing so well so that is easing my
mind.
Brent’s Place: What’s your favorite memory of Brent’s Place?
Melissa: The Easter Party was so much fun. It made Megan so
happy to do something normal with other kids. Jackson was
there and it was great being with him also.
Brent’s Place: Are you still involved with
Brent’s Place?
Melissa: Not at this time, but would like
to be once things get settled down I would
love to come to the Kids Cure for Cancer
event in July.
Brent’s Place: Do you have anything else to add?
Michelle: We are so thankful that Brent’s Place is here and we
were able to utilize it. It was so convenient and close to the
hospital. The Brent’s Place staff are so friendly and helpful.
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Our Volunteers…
Volunteer Profile: Margi Clute
When Margi isn’t volunteering at Brent’s Place, she can
be found enjoying her retirement from sales and marketing
in the home builiding industry. She enjoys working out at
Greenwood Athletic & Tennis Club, being a member of the
Historic Preservation Board for Downtown Littleton, spending
time with friends and family, reading and traveling with her
husband, Kent.
member of the Resource Development
Committee (RDC), my area of interest is Board activism and
stewardship. I work with the RDC to encourage the Board
of Directors to be more active and involved in Brent’s Place
activities.
How did you find Brent’s Place? In January 2007, I started
volunteering at Brent’s Place when the former Executive
Director asked me if I would like to be involved. I have
continued to volunteer because everyone on staff is helpful,
fun and young! Volunteering at Brent’s Place is a very
meaningful experience for me.
What has been your favorite volunteer experience? There
have been a lot of experiences that I have loved! I really enjoy
working on Kid’s Cure, Dos Casas and Roadless Ride. I also
like being involved in RDC and working with the other
members of the committee. Every Tuesday I look forward to
spending time at Brent’s Place with the staff and families.
When I volunteer, I like to be active and feel like I am doing
something meaningful. At Brent’s Place, I can do that.
How do you volunteer at Brent’s Place? I come to Brent’s
Place every Tuesday from 10 to 5 to volunteer at the front
desk, where I get to know the kids and their families. I am
involved in the Roadless Ride and Kids’ Cure events, helping
the Development Manager find restaurants & food venues
that will donate the food and beverage for these events. As a
What would you tell others interested in volunteering?
It is a very meaningful experience. I feel like I am making a
difference and that it is a meaningful use of my time and
skills. If you have talents & skills that you have developed
over your career, why not use them to benefit a great
organization?
Brent’s Buddies
Carri Luttrul
Joe & Charlotte
Bruno
Joyce Mahn
Sam’s Club
Milgard
Courtney Moore
Lindsay Anderson
Cristol Keenan
Meg Rosenberger
Ana Nielson
Jennifer & Chris
Rehm
Angela Welsh
Deb Rinde
Chris Starks
Jon Howell
Stephanie Martinez
Angela Welsh
Deb Rinde
Tamarac Optimists
Beda Collins
Lynnda Simpson
Julie Gart
Pam Friedentag
Beeda Collins
Molly DeCoursey
Joanne Roussy
Lyndsi Partin
Erin Garcia
Robin Christian
Nicole Holcomb
& the group from
Lockton
Traci Sherman
Alana Coonts
Jerry Miller
Matt Hirschinger
Terry Martin
Sara Reinhart
Linda Eley
Margi Clute
Jack White
Volunteers were at the center of our success in 2010!
We would like to thank all of you who donated your time
and talent to make Brent’s Place a safe and supportive home
for our families. Our Board of Directors, event planning
committees, program volunteers and event day volunteers
all make Brent’s Place a special community of compassionate
support. We look forward to 2011 and an opportunity to
work with you in an even greater capacity to improve the
service we provide our families.
Ways to get involved with Brent’s Place!
• Sponsor the holidays for one of our families by donating
gift cards that can be used to purchase gifts for the
whole family.
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• Host a supply drive at your business, church, or service
organization. Brent’s Place will give you a donation kit,
including a donation box, fliers, and a wish list of the
items our families need.
• Join a special events fundraising committee to raise
awareness and funds for Brent’s Place.
• Cook dinner for our families on Monday, Wednesday
or Thursday evenings.
• Cook breakfast for our families on Friday mornings.
• Host an arts & crafts activity on Wednesday afternoons.
• “Like” Brent’s Place on Facebook (CLICK HERE) and
follow us on Twitter (CLICK HERE) .
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Joe at [email protected] or 720-343-2806.
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Our Events…
2010 was another successful year for Brent’s Place’s fundraising events.
We would like to thank all of our participants, sponsors and volunteers that contribute endlessly to our success!
Below is a snapshot of the late Summer and Fall Brent’s Place 2010 fundraising events.
These events would not have been possible without the generous support of the Brent’s Place community.
Kid’s Cure
It was an incredibly active summer for Brent’s Place! We kept
our summer event season rolling with Kid’s Cure for Cancer,
our signature event, on July 25th with over 1,180 Brent’s
Place supporters participating in a 5K run, 5K walk or a 1K
Family Fun Run. Following the event, participants enjoyed a
pancake breakfast and community fair with live music. It was
a day of family fun that celebrated the lives of all of our kids
with cancer! It was wonderful to see long time supporters,
past families and community members come together for a
wonderful day in Washington Park. Thanks to our
generous sponsors, participants and volunteers, we
raised over $119,000! Mark your calendars now—
the 2011 Kid’s Cure will take place on July 24th
and you will not want to miss out on all the fun!
Brent’s Place Invitational Golf Tournament
On August 16th, 88 golfers made a difference in the lives of
children with cancer while enjoying a round of golf at Pinehurst
Country Club, one of the premier golf courses in Colorado.
Despite a temporary weather delay, participants were able to
complete the round and post some very impressive scores on
both sides of par! The day ended with cocktails and some
delicious BBQ, compliments of Colorado Catering. We
would like to thank the many sponsors, including presenting
sponsor Performance Building Services, our in-kind donors,
our participants and the staff at Pinehurst for helping us raise
over $53,000 for Brent’s Place and our families. Save the date
for the 2011 Brent’s Place Invitational Golf Tournament on
August 15th, as our golf tournament will be bigger and better
than ever.
Roadless Ride
More than 450 participants spun
their wheels at the 10th Annual
Roadless Ride at Greenwood
Athletic Club (GATC), hitting
a record high of $75,000 raised
in support of Brent’s Place and
our families. Riders participated
in 11 separate hour-long
spinning sessions throughout
the day, led by instructors from
the GATC. For the first time,
11 riders challenged themselves
to a “Roadless Century,” which
requires riders to cycle all 11 hours and 100 miles consecutively
on a stationary bike. Participants in the Roadless Century
raised $19,000 of the $75,000 raised. In addition, Willie
Duncan, a longtime GATC employee, worked tirelessly in
the weeks leading up to the event to raise $8,000 for our kids
with cancer and their families. GATC was honored with the
“Best of the Best” Community-Base program award for the
event and their involvement with Brent’s Place. The Roadless
Ride would not be possible without the hard-work and
dedication of the GATC Staff, Brent’s Place volunteers, and
our incredible corporate sponsors. Special thanks to our
century riders, Paula Neubert, General Manager and
Barbara Lubbers, Assistant General Manager of GATC,
United Healthcare and Newfield Exploration. The 2011
Roadless Ride will take place at Greenwood Athletic &
Tennis Club on October 14, 2011.
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Our Events…
In addition to the Brent’s Place fundraising events listed previously, we were also very lucky to be the beneficiary of
several events planned by generous individuals and organizations around Denver. These events include:
Deer Creek Challenge
Special Thanks
On August 29th, 15 Brent’s Place riders took the challenge
for the toughest century ride in the United States. Brent’s
Place was fortunate to be the beneficiary of the 2010 inaugural
ride. Brent’s Place joined the Downing Group in challenging
cyclists to take on the demanding course and raise or donate
at least one penny per foot of elevation gained. The first year
event was a tremendous success and we thank all those
involved for making Brent’s Place a
part of the festivities. We look forward
to helping the event grow in 2011.
Stay tuned for more information
coming soon about the 2011 Deer
Creek Challenge!
Brent’s Place would also like to thank Pedro Gonzales, General Manager, Marcia Boush, Event Manager and Candyce
Hedlund, Special Events & Public Relations Director at
Texas de Brazil and Rene Harding with Cocktails for a Cause
for hosting events on October 15th to raise money and
gather supplies for our kids with cancer and their families.
Thank you to all who participated in these events!
Urban Navigator
On September 11th, 42 teams
worked to navigate a group adventure
through downtown Denver using
their brains, brawn and funny bones!
This is the 4th year of this successful
event, which raised more than $18,000 in support of Brent’s
Place. Special thanks to Stacia and Chris Buck, the Adventures
for Charity Board and all of the event day volunteers for their
dedication in putting together a fantastic event to benefit
Brent’s Place. Rest up now as you will want to be ready to
challenge the champion all-star staff team from Brent’s Place
for the next adventure in 2011!
2011 Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar now!
You will not want to miss any
of the Brent’s Place 2011 upcoming events.
Dos Casas—April 20, 2011 at Lola
Pur-a-thlon—June 10, 2011 at Pura Vida
Kid’s Cure—July 24, 2011 at Washington Park
Step Up for Cancer—August 2011 at
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Brent’s Place Invitational—August 15, 2011
at Pinehurst
Deer Creek Challenge—August 2011
Do you “like” Brent’s Place yet?
We’re on Facebook! “Like” us to see photos from
past events, invite people to upcoming fundraisers
and spread the word about how your friends
can make a difference in the lives of kids
with cancer and their families.
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Urban Navigator—September 2011
Roadless Ride—October 14, 2011 at GATC
Join the fun and get involved with Brent’s Place
events! We invite you to join us as a committee
member, sponsor, participant or donor. If you
would like to get involved please contact
Julie Gart at [email protected] or
720.343.2803. Thank you!
Generous Support…
Corporate Support Sam’s Club Aurora
Sam’s Club’s VAP program, “Volunteerism Always Pays,” allows
Sam’s Club associates to support four nonprofit organizations
in their community annually through volunteerism and in-kind
donations. Associates at Sam’s Club vote on a list of nonprofit
organizations they want to support. Sam’s Club Aurora, located
on Abilene St., has chosen to support Brent’s Place for the
past two years.
Associates from Sam’s Club Aurora have volunteered over
250 hours in 2010. Every month, associates cook a hot meal
for our families with products donated by their Sam’s Club
store. Sam’s Club Aurora also sponsors holiday meals for our
families such as Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner
which are cooked by volunteer associates. In addition, Brent’s
Brent’s Place Wish List
A full house at both locations make donations to our supply
closet and resource room all the more welcome. We appreciate
your help with the following:
APARTMENTS
• Baking pans—cookie sheets, cake pans, muffin pans
& pizza pans
• Pots and pans—2 qt. sauce pans & medium
& large frying pans
• Dishes—Plates, bowls & cups; white
• Glassware—8 oz. glasses
• Bath towels—Large bath towels & hand towels; white
• Kitchen towels & dish rags—Any color
• Bath mats—Any color
• Mattress protectors—Queen and twin
• Quilts or microfiber down-alternative comforter—
Queen and twin
SUPPLY CLOSET
• HE unscented laundry detergent—LL Free, TIDE Free
or similar
• Regular unscented laundry detergent
• Dryer Sheets—unscented
• Garbage Bags—13 and 30 gallon
• Paper Goods—Toilet tissue & paper towels
• Disinfectant spray cleaner
• Dishwasher detergent
Place benefits from in-kind donations provided by Sam’s Club
for our annual our fundraisers. This past July, Sam’s Club
provided all of the food for our pancake breakfast at Brent’s
Place’s annual Kid’s Cure for Cancer 5K Run.
Sam’s Club Aurora has also provided financial support to
Brent’s Place for the last two years. The VAP program provides
grants to nonprofit organizations that provide volunteer
opportunities for associates in proportion to the number of
volunteer hours provided. In 2009, Brent’s Place received a
$3,500 donation for providing volunteer hours for Sam’s
Club associates. Associates from Sam’s Club Aurora are
pleased to volunteer for such a great cause and they enjoy
being part of the Brent’s Place family.
Tributes
We thank those who donated….
IN MEMORY OF:
Ms. Merle Anderson
Thomas Buck
Rebecca Carlson
Paul Eley
Vince Hahn
Jerome Judd
Mary Kehew
John Keiley
Cody Klein
Renee Klunck
Maxine Linoski
Bill Meyn
Joe Montgomery
Joe Sierz
Sherm Sorensen
IN HONOR OF:
Carson Duray
Doris Eley
Dillon George
Maya Rose Grayck
Anne Sandler
Isley Snow Simon
WALK OF HOPE BRICKS
In Honor of the 2010 Alpha Omega Beta Iota Chapter
In Honor of Shane Hall
In Honor of Irma and John
In Honor of Mark J. Westendorf
In Memory of William Robert Meyn
In Memory of Linda Jean Wilson
For more information about what we need and how to
contribute, please contact us at 720-343-2800.
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Generous Support…
Individual Gifts
Melba Baum
Stephan Adams
Daniel Ague
Alpha Gamma Chapter
of Alpha Delta Kappa
Louise and John Altomari
Carl and Renee Amick
Kathleen Andersen
Leona Anderson
Charles and Jill Andrews
Steven and Deborah Aragon
Vicki A. Aragon
Heather Baker
Gary and Allyn Barclay
Karen and Scot Barker
Chris P. Barnes
Brenda Barnes
Cindy J. Bata
Evelyn Becker
Robert Beller
& Mona Orans Beller
Michelle R. Benedict
Gregory and Kelly Berger
Robert and Dolores Bertrand
Colleen E. Booker
Diane Boucher
Robert T Box
Linda Bretall
Melanie Breux
C. David and Brenda J. Brillhart
Jeffrey and Michelle Brown
Paula and Kermit Bryan
Charles and Lisa Bull
Patrick and Cindi Burchell
Ty and Yvonne Burgess
Christopher and Heather Calzone
John Carpenter
Ken Carpenter
& Marse McCann-Carpenter
Christopher R. Carrillo
Yong-San Casarez
S. A. Cetti
Rose and John Chaffee
Ann and Pat Chilen
Andrew Cohen
Colorado Peace Ride
Colorado Technical University
Dawn L. Cordova
Carl Core
Nancy and Joseph Corrigan
Mary E. Courtade
Jessica Cox
Ford Craig Jr.
and Carole Ann Craig
Carol Criss
Leah Cryer
Douglas Cullen
Nicholas and Caroline Daniel
Jacob and Jill Dehamer
Laurel Deseau
Gretchen Dirks
David J. and Patricia Dirks
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Kyle Dreas
Virginia Drennan
Katie Ann Driscoll
Durango Community of Christ
Marilyn Dyke
Osborne J Dykes III
and Ann D Dykes
F. Steve Eckhoff
Michelle and James Edgecombe
Doris Eley
Edward and Ann Ellenson
Michael and Dorothy Evango
Stacey Fahn
Gerald and Judy Fairbanks
Thomas W. Fanning
Kathy Farrell
Margee Fawley
Richard Folda
Elizabeth Wald
and Wayne Forman
David and Kimberly Gardner
Jodi Gault
Mark A. Gaylord
David J. and Karen A. Geim
Debra Gendill
Nathaniel and Shawna Gilbertson
Laura Gillice
Diane Giusti
Mary Ann and Neil Goff
Gold Family LLC
Susan J. Goldberg
Michelle S. Gonzales
Don Gordon
Dolores and Russ Gorman
Donald Rusty Gorman
L.J. and R.D. Gosler
Anthony J. and Eileen Graziano
Green Meadows
Matthew Greer
Pamela Grove
Jennifer Habliston
Michelle K. Hanley
Judith Harrington
Susan R. Harris
John and Deborah Healey
Kevin Hennegan
Kelly M. Henry
Renata and Tom Hewett
Elaine B. Hild
Tom and Laura Hoch
Janet and Douglas Hodous
The Hoffman Family
Verlene Holsten
David Hovey
Jenny and Rob Hultquist
David Ickovic
Christopher and Laura Jacobsen
Sharie Jaeger
Bruce Johnson
Rosaland K. Johnson
Susan Johnson
Ernest and Jamie Jones
Lisa Jones
Jerry and Jeanne Jons
Jerome Joseph
and Linnane Wick Joseph
Pamela A.
and Dallas F. Kaufmann
Tim and Darlene Keene
Marlin Kirsch
Ben Klieve
Nancy and Thomas Klumb
Joel and Susan Kolodny
Elizabeth C Konkel
Peter Kost
Janette and John Kuehn
Kathryn and William Kuehn
William and Nola Lazzeri
Amy and Griff Latter
Charles Laudeman
Stephanie N. Leith-Ross
Mark and Nancy Leonard
Carol A. Levine
Barbara and Martin Lewis
James and Karen Lewis
Liberty Savings Bank
Lichtenstein & Co.
Delaney Livingston
Jill L. Loyle
Chaman and Aruna Malhotra
Mark and Deedra Mansfield
Jennifer and John Marlatt
Christian and Laurie Marlowe
Charlotte C. Martinez
Tami A. Mattson
Becky and Frank McClelland
John and Pamela McDermott
John K and Sheila O McGowan
Kerry McGuire
Ian and Anne McIntosh
Holly McLane
Timothy McManus
The Hoffman Family
Verlene Holsten
David Hovey
Jenny and Rob Hultquist
David Ickovic
Christopher and Laura Jacobsen
Sharie Jaeger
Bruce Johnson
Rosaland K. Johnson
Susan Johnson
Ernest and Jamie Jones
Lisa Jones
Jerry and Jeanne Jons
Jerome Joseph
and Linnane Wick Joseph
Pamela A.
and Dallas F. Kaufmann
Tim and Darlene Keene
Marlin Kirsch
Ben Klieve
Nancy and Thomas Klumb
Joel and Susan Kolodny
Elizabeth C Konkel
Peter Kost
Janette and John Kuehn
Kathryn and William Kuehn
William and Nola Lazzeri
Amy and Griff Latter
Charles Laudeman
Stephanie N. Leith-Ross
Mark and Nancy Leonard
Carol A. Levine
Barbara and Martin Lewis
James and Karen Lewis
Liberty Savings Bank
Lichtenstein & Co.
Delaney Livingston
Jill L. Loyle
Chaman and Aruna Malhotra
Mark and Deedra Mansfield
Jennifer and John Marlatt
Christian and Laurie Marlowe
Charlotte C. Martinez
Tami A. Mattson
Becky and Frank McClelland
John and Pamela McDermott
John K and Sheila O McGowan
Kerry McGuire
Ian and Anne McIntosh
Holly McLane
Timothy McManus
Lynda A. McNeive
Trina Medina
Anne Mender
James and Barbara-Anne Metcalf
Jane Russell Miller
Margy Miller
Amanda Miller
Karen Milner
Lindsey Minshall
Anne Mitchell
Susan Moore
Monica Morales
St. Thomas More
Darby Moses and John Reeves
Robert and Judy Murray
Herbert Nagamoto
Balan Nair
and Joe Joe Chacko-Nair
Georgia Nauaghton
Michael R. and Patricia M. Nelson
Dani R. Newsum
Scott D. and Julie A. Nicolaysen
Suzanne and James Noyes
Marion and Doug Nutt
Eileen Oakes-Fenner
Donald M. Oberndorf
Jody O’Callaghan
Lenora M. O’Connor
Tamiko Ogata
Dalinda M O’Grady
Joanne and Charles Olmstead
Steve and Nancee Olsen
Mary Olsovsky
Optimist Club of Tamarac
Optimist Club of Monaco South
Amy D. Orne
Greogry and Stellee Papadeas
Eric and Melissa Parvin
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Generous Support…
James R. and Cheryll A. Paull
Diana M. Paxson
Kristi M. Pedersen
Karen B. Peirce
Phillip and Gladys Perry
Matt Peterson
Audrey T. Pollard
Michael E. Pontiff
Michael and Stephanie Power
Jefferey and Jennifer Powers
Ted Pulsifer
Phillip L. and Diane M. Quarles
Ruth and Andrew Raun
Bonnie K. Rickel
John N. and Kathleen Rife
Sharon Riley
Clinton J. and Kristi D. Roberts
Beverly Quail Roble
Dennis A. and Kathy E. Rodriguez
Brad and Andrea Rogers
Lynn Rohrer
Steve and Julie Royer
Lola Rusin
Carolyn and Dean Salter
Matthew S Sanchez
Sarah Sandoval
Travis Savage
Peter Schlickman
Martin Schmidt
John and Regina Schneller
Robert and Kendra Schulz
Nancy Schwalm
Tom J. and Debbie A. Sears
Melissa and Michael Sells
Grant Sha
Susan Shepherd
Daniel and Janice Shewmake
Lisa Shimel
Steven and Anna Siegel
William Bowlds and Angela Shirrell
Paul W. Smith
Terri Whitehair and George Snow
Aaron and Taryn Speakman
Bruce Stallsworth
Tracey Lee Stanley
Suzanne and Terry Staples
Karen Stephens
Mary Stevens
Anne and Anthony Stoffel
Charles and Stacy Strickland
Eldon and Roxie Strong
Sam Styles
Doris Jane Sullivan
Eric and Heidi Sundberg
Judith and Meyer Sussman
Teresa A. Sweet
Doris Thompson
Christopher and Laura Tracy
Kathy and George Turner
Candice Twitty
Dorothy Valasquez
Gerald Vargo
Diane M. Vazis
Vipul Verma
Paul G. and Theresa Y. Vigil
David and Janis Villaruz
Salman and Catherine Wakil
Glen A. and Jennifer M. Walters
Kenneth C. and Mary Jane Warrior
Ed and Stephana Weber Paul
and Michelle Weddle
H.M. and C.P. Welch
Chad and Brooke Westall
Brian and Shelly Whitney
Troy Widgery
Mary and David Williams
Beverly J. Williams
Jerry P. and Patricia R. With
Ed and Tara Witterholt
Bert and Glenda Wong
Jon and Sandra Wright
Marshall J. and Pamela B. Wylie
Jim Zernell, Jr.
Lisa Zook
In-Kind Gifts
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Mt. Hope Lutheran Church
Catamount Constructors
Community of Christ Church
Shellie Kincaid
David Rich
Beta Sigma Phi-Xi Gamma Phi
Chapter of Littleton
Optimist Club of Tamarac
Mt. Hope Lutheran Church
Catamount Constructors
Community of Christ Church
Shellie Kincaid
GIFTS IN KIND
Alpha Delta Kappa
Courtney Moore
Aurora Community Knitters &
Crocheters
Janine Mider
Justin and Danica Montgomery
Philadelphia Insurance
Alyssa Cares
Elaine Stanger
USD352 Central Elementary
Lee and Kim Ormiston
Caryn and Rick Ellison
Jerry and Melissa Adcock
E.J. and Karen Engelhaupt
Andrea Peters
Darby Moses and John Reeves
Donn and Linda Eley
Terry Hines & Associates
Ray and Karma Bilyeu
MY TIME PROGRAMMING
Cristol Keenan
Chris Starks
Traci Sherman
Lynnda Simpson
Robin and Cal Stricklin
Ronald Cisco Jr.
Marissa Kaufmann
Jennifer Rehm
Allen Browning
Lockton Companies
of Colorado, Inc.
Jonathan Howell
Ben and Ana Nielsen
Courtney Moore
Darby Moses
Devin Laiho
Michael Saccone
Sam’s Club Foundation
Cheryl and Paul Schuette
Fort Westernaire
Town Hall Theater
Jo Martucci
Physician Assistant Surgical
Service LTD.
Pilates in the Preserve
Pixel & Ink. LLC
Quinn & Associates, P.C.
Ruby Corporation
Silver Bear Enterprises of Colorado
HR Consulting Solutions
Southeast Colorado Power
Association
Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry, PC
Southwest Hematology
& Oncology
Stewart Petroleum Corporation
Suncreek Dental Group, Inc.
Terra, Inc.
True North Capital Group
United Healthcare Services, Inc.
The Import Warehouse
Western Operating Company
Xanterra Parks and Resorts
Foundation Gifts
Corporate Gifts
Ascent Holdings, Inc.
Ball Corporation Corporate
Relations
BNY Mellon
Botha Family Chiropractic
Brothers Plumbing & Heating
CO Bank
Collegiate Peaks Park
Downing Events
Duke Energy Foundation
Eley-Graham Financial Services
Esurance
First Data Foundation
First State Bank
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Freeport-McMoRan Copper
& Gold
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
J.F. Williams Co., Inc
J.S.L.L. Inc.
KHO Consulting, Inc.
Land Title Guarantee Company
Little Man Inc.
McDowell Investments
Merchants Mortgage & Trust
Corporation
Mile High United Way
Miracle Fund, Inc.
Mountain States Insurance Group
Olson Irrigation
The Omelette Golf Tournament
OppenheimerFunds Legacy
Matching Gift Program
Pellow Family Chiropractic
Performance Building Services
Adventures for Charity
Nathan B. and Florence R. Burt
Foundation, Inc.
The Catholic Foundation
Generations Cancer Foundation
JRL Foundation
Newmont Mining Corporation
Russell Maguire Foundation
The Edmud T. and
Eleanor Quick Foundation
The Salmon Foundation
The Staky Foundation
TET Family Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
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The Star Report is a publication of the Brent Eley Foundation®.
EDITOR: SEAN MEYERHOFFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CONTRIBUTORS: LYNNDA SIMPSON, JULIE GART, JOE BRUCKER, ALLEN BROWNING
PHOTOS: ALLEN BROWNING & EMILY ROEMBACH-CLARK
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: JOSEPH BRUNO, CATHERINE BUCK, DONN ELEY, LINDA ELEY, CARYN ELLISON, MARGEE FAWLEY,
ROGER GILLER, MD, NEIL GOFF, LANCE JACKSON, MICHAEL MONTGOMERY, JEFF LAMBERTSON, WALT RAYNOR,
BRUCE SIEGRIST, TOM SMITH, MD, PAUL N. TSCHETTER, MD, PATRICIA M. WASSIK
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