Gift of Life Family House Newsletter
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Gift of Life Family House Newsletter
www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org UPDaTe SPRING 2014 SAMANTHA New Jersey Family Keeping Memory of Daughter Alive Turning tragedy into something positive isn’t easy, especially when that tragedy is the unexpected death of your 23-year-old daughter. But when Fran and Ranea Pesaresi of Alpha, NJ, were faced with that situation, they found a way to help others by donating their daughter Samantha’s organs and later honoring her memory by underwriting a room at Gift of Life Family House. Samantha’s story was one of promise. A recent college graduate who was a three-year starter on the field hockey team, she was working at an interim job while planning her next step in life – attending graduate school to study library science. Unfortunately, she would never have the opportunity to follow that path. On the evening of September 5, 2013, Samantha left her family home to visit with friends. About a quarter-mile up the road, she suffered a sudden brain aneurysm and lost consciousness. At the hospital, doctors gave the family the worst possible news – Samantha was brain dead and there was nothing further they could do to help her. Fran and Ranea in front of guest room #406 - Sam’s Room. Family and friends of Samantha Pesaresi present Family House with a check in the amount of $25,000 to permanently underwrite a guest room in the Family House. As the family waited for doctors to confirm Samantha’s condition, her aunt Gina remembers the face of a young boy who was waiting for a transplant. The boy pictured on a banner that hangs from the Gift of Life headquarters in Philadelphia. Gina sees the banner every day when she parks on the street in front of Gift of Life and walks to her job a block away. She immediately goes to her brother and sister-in-law and says, “You should think about organ donation.” “I was pretty much numb,” says Fran. “My wife didn’t want to and our younger daughter, Sydney, was against it at first, too. But eventually we realized that if it was Sam who needed an organ, we would want someone to help her.” Gina also pointed out that Samantha would want to give whatever she could. “She would want to help someone else,” Gina says. After speaking with a Gift of Life representative, the family decided to donate Samantha’s organs. Her heart, liver and lungs went to three recipients and her corneas were recovered for transplant. continued on Family House page 2 Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 862 NEW JERSEY FAMILY, continued from Family House page 1 It wasn’t long after Samantha’s death that the Pesaresi family began helping Gift of Life Family House by requesting that donations be made to the house in lieu of funeral flowers. Nearly $6,000 was donated to the Adopt-A-Family program in Samantha’s name – enough to support 150 nights at the house for families who cannot afford the nightly rate of $40. Underwriting a room at the Family House involves raising $25,000 sometimes over a five-year period, but the Pesaresis are on track to raise the funds much quicker than that. Samantha’s high school friends immediately stepped in to help and raised $6,000 from a “Sprint for Sam” 5K race they held last fall. “I work as a part-time bartender at a golf course,” says Fran. “We’re planning to hold a golf outing next September and make that an annual event. We’re going to raise the $25,000 pretty quickly.” Ranea adds that they are also starting a scholarship fund in Samantha’s memory. The Pesaresi family and Samantha’s friends also paid a visit to the Family House to explore other ways that they could help. “The house is really amazing,” says Fran. “We got to meet some families whose loved ones were waiting for life-saving transplants. It really brought things full circle for us.” “According to her friends, Sam was going to designate herself as an organ donor when her license was up for renewal,” says Ranea. “Some of her friends have now decided to register to be organ donors on their driver’s license. Awareness is spreading. People are getting a second chance and that’s what Sam was all about…she loved to help people. It’s because of her that all of this is happening.” While they plan to participate in the Home Cook Heroes program, the Pesaresis thought they could do more. When they learned that there was one remaining guest room at the Family House that didn’t yet have an underwriter, they knew instantly that this was the perfect opportunity to honor Samantha’s memory. 50,0 If you are considering making a gift or would like more information on underwriting opportunities at Gift of Life Family House, please contact Sara Cohen, Development Manager at 267-546-9812 or by email at [email protected]. 50,000 and Counting! Home Cook Heroes Program Hits Milestone Meal “Thank you for filling our bellies, the program’s launch, 981 different groups made up of 6,119 individuals have cooked meals through the program. Together, these individuals gave an amazing 18,357 hours of their time. but most of all our hearts.” — Andrea, Family House Guest The 50,000th meal was prepared on February 1st by five local couples who turned their regular “Family Dinner” that they host for each other at their homes into a “Family House Dinner.” The close friends, who are advocates of donation and transplantation, prepared a delicious meal of grilled flank steak, vegetables, homemade mac & cheese and tasty desserts. A reporter from KYW Newsradio was there to cover the milestone meal. Those were the words used by one Gift of Life Family House guest when she thanked a group of volunteers who participated in the Home Cook Heroes program. This popular program provides a much-needed service to house guests who often don’t have the time or funds to prepare meals for themselves. The program brings volunteer groups to the Family House to prepare healthy, home-cooked dinners each weeknight evening and brunch on weekends. Participating groups have included families, schools, businesses, services clubs, sports teams and more. Our guests are so grateful for the thousands of volunteers who have supported the Home Cook Heroes program over the past 2 ½ years. These volunteers bring far more than delicious meals into the house – they also bring a warmth and kindness that everyone appreciates. They are part of what makes the Family House a true home for transplant patients and their families. The Home Cook Heroes program recently hit a milestone when it served its 50,000th meal to Family House guests. Since 2 Help us reach 100,000 meals! Family House is always looking for volunteer groups for the Home Cook Heroes program. To learn more about the program and how to sign up, visit www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org Thank you to the past Home Cook Heroes October – December 2013 AIG Benefit Solutions American Heritage Federal Credit Union Aramark Arcadia for a Better Community Ascend - Temple Chapter Atlantic Coast Roller Girls Bachich Family & Friends Barnes Family Bria Innaurato Brownie Troop #41825 buildOn - Bodine High School buildOn - Furness High School Butterflies INC Capsicum Group LLC Caracappa Family Cardinal John Foley 6th Grade Confirmation Class, Havertown Caroline’s Crusaders CB West High School Basketball Chasers/Vanguard The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Nephrology Christ Our Light Mitzvah Day Christiana Care Respiratory Department Christ’s Church of the Valley City Sisters Clapham Family Cokesbury UMC Youth Congregation M’kor Shalom Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Darlene’s Dream Team Davita Dialysis DE Coalition Dorene Martinez Drexel GI Drexel University Honors Program Einstein Medical Center SICU Ellen Abrohms & Friends Ferrier/Gansky/Peruto Friends Select School Gamma Iota Sigma GLDP Hospital Services GLDP Tissue Team Grant Thornton LLP Gryffindors Hahnemann Abdominal Transplant Program Harry’s Heroes Hospital of University of Pennsylvania - Rhoads 5 Hyatt at the Bellevue ING Jessica Dero & Friends Jimmy Masiak Kestenbaum Family Kiana & The Morning Glory Walkers Lehigh Valley Health Network PICU Liaisons for Life Lucas’s All in the Family Meredith & Friends Methodist B6 Nurses 00 Five Philadelphia couples serve the 50,000th meal through the Home Cook Heroes Program! (L-R): Casey Lyons Dilsheimer, J.B. Dilsheimer, Craiger Drake, Denise Duszak, Robert Shino, Julie Cassel, Jeanne McFalls Lamb, Patrick Lamb, Aaron Maass and Ashley Via. Missy Gurmankin mmm...Marvelous Mommy! Moms Club of Drexel Hill Neher Family Oberfrank Omni Hotel Our Guardian Angels in Heaven Pagano’s Market and Bar Paget Family and Friends Pat’s Wings PB Cosmetology - Ms. Jill’s Class Penkala Family Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Coronary Care Unit Penney Girls Foundation Powell/Draper Families Randon Family Reiff Family Reilly Family Robbie’s Mitzvah Crew Rowan University Office of Student Activities Rutgers Gang RYANSTRONG Sbraga + EIMER Design Sprint for Sam St. John’s Community Service Team Fritz Team Spiers The Drain Family The Timothy School TIC Team Coyote TJUH 7 West Nursing Unit University City Kiwanis Wills Eye Hospital Lions Club Woodside Presbyterian Church - Yardley, PA YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School Thank you to our generous community partner for their ongoing food donations: Starbucks at the Bellevue 3 An Unexpected Diagnosis and a Pledge Evan Morgan’s symptoms first cropped up several years ago. A young, multi-sport athlete, he began having foot and ankle pain that later spread to his knees and hips. His pediatrician chalked it up to normal growing pains and Evan played on. During their wait, the Morgans wanted to continue spending time at their remote cabin in the Endless Mountains. But it had no phone, cell service and internet service, so doctors advised against staying there, since transplant candidates have to be reachable at all times in case an organ became available. When the symptoms didn’t go away and Evan suffered several broken bones, his parents took him to an orthopedic specialist. The doctor found several stress fractures and a small tendon tear in his right knee, but otherwise all tests came back normal. “I ended up having a phone put in at the cabin and we gave our new number to the hospital team and our families. On the first night of service I was talking to my dad in Georgia and he said, “Don’t worry, you’ll get good news soon,’” says Jeff. “Later that evening the phone rang and it was the hospital telling us that it may have a kidney for Evan.” “This was a kid who played well and the other coaches would warn their players to keep an eye on him, but as time went on he lost a lot of his usual energy and stamina,” says Jeff Morgan, Evan’s father. “He also wasn’t eating as much and his color was off. Finally, even though his doctors had cleared him to play, one of his coaches came to us and said, “I don’t know what’s wrong with him but he’s hurt and shouldn’t be playing.’” On April 2, 2013, Evan received a new kidney and was discharged two weeks later. After an initial bout with rejection, he has done well. By June of that year he was back on the soccer field and today has more energy than ever. Not long after Evan’s transplant, the Morgans made the decision to become involved with Gift of Life Family House as a way of “giving back.” A group from Jeff’s office participated in the Home Cook Heroes program. The family also decided to launch a campaign to raise $25,000 for the House’s Adopt-a-Family program, which helps support families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford to stay at the house. Money is primarily being raised through colleagues, friends and family. During a scheduled doctor’s visit, Evan’s orthopedic physician recommended that he return to his pediatrician for blood tests. The results of those tests turned the Morgans’ life upside down. “At the pediatrician’s office, on August 20, 2012, the doctor told us to go home, pack a bag and get to the CHOP [Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia] ER right away,” says Debra, Evan’s mother. “The tests showed that his hemoglobin level was extremely low, which means there wasn’t enough oxygen in his blood.” “To assist with the Morgan’s campaign, the Family House is providing them with a number of tools to promote it, including a webpage and donation page,” says Sara Cohen, Development Manager for the Family House. “This is something new for us and something we can offer to other families, groups or organizations who want to raise funds for the house.” At CHOP, Evan was put on oxygen and was given blood transfusions to raise his hemoglobin level. He also underwent more tests. “I remember them doing an ultrasound and spending a lot of time looking at his kidneys,” says Jeff. “They weren’t saying much.” Complementing the Morgan family’s campaign is a separate effort by Evan to raise money through fundraisers at his school. One of his goals is to raise money to purchase a basketball hoop for the enjoyment of those staying at the Family House. A shocking diagnosis was soon made – end-stage renal failure, the cause of which is still a mystery. Due to the advanced stage of his disease, a kidney transplant was deemed the only viable treatment option. He was put on nightly peritoneal dialysis treatments at home, and in November 2012 Evan’s name was added to the national candidate list and his wait began for a new kidney. “Looking back, the symptoms make sense and we now know that many are indicative of renal disease,” says Jeff. “But, at the time, nobody thought to look at his kidneys. The doctors at CHOP couldn’t believe he was able to keep playing sports through all of this.” ABOVE LEFT: Jeff, Evan and Debra Morgan. RIGHT: Although on dialysis, life was surprisingly normal for Evan while he waited for a transplant. He went to school, practiced with his soccer team and even played basketball that winter. During this time, his family explored the possibility of a living kidney donation through a series of educational appeal letters, but a match couldn’t be found. Evan Morgan, kidney transplant recipient. 4 900 Miles to Give Back and “The Family House is an amazing place,” says Debra. “It gives families a warm, comfortable place to stay so they don’t have to live in the hospital. The house is also a great place to meet other families who are in the same situation.” 10,000 Nights What do you do when you’re living 900 miles from home and you’re waiting for a double-lung/liver transplant that could take days, weeks or months to happen? If you’re 57-year-old Jimmy Powell of Decatur, AL, you find a local meat market, grab your spices, and start barbequing. “When you have a successful transplant you realize how important it is to give back in some way,” adds Jeff. “Our goal is to do as much as we can to support the Family House and the people who stay there.” Jimmy and his wife, Belinda, have been staying at Gift of Life Family House in Philadelphia since July 16 while he awaits a rare transplant surgery that has only been performed about 60 times in the world. Jimmy has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1), a rare genetic disease that causes non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver and non-smoking emphysema. For information on how to start your own fundraising campaign, please contact Sara Cohen, Development Manager at [email protected] or call 267-546-9812. continued on Family House page 7 For those who have never had a journal before, starting a journal might seem intimating. Just remember to start small and write about something that is comfortable for you. With practice, the process will become easier each day. Caregiver Lifeline Spotlight Also, remember that this is an opportunity for expression, so your thoughts don’t have to be beautifully organized. You might draw pictures or write down words to describe your feelings. Your journal is your private space to describe, reflect, explore, and imagine. It can help you understand what you’re feeling. Or you might give yourself permission to express what you would never say out loud. Here are some prompts to get your started: • “What I really want to say is….” • Write a short poem that doesn’t rhyme • Write about a typical day • Write out your dreams or hopes • Write about what is helping you • Write about what you’re finding most challenging • Use a metaphor to describe what you’re going through. Are you swimming in deep water? Are you alone in a dark forest? • Brainstorm to solve a problem or concern • Write about someone who is an inspiration to you • Write a thank you letter to someone who helped you today • Write a letter to your future self—express what you’re going through and what you hope will happen in the next weeks, months, or year by Sylvie Beauvais Family House Social Work Intern JOURNALING for Emotional Health If you’re the primary caregiver for a transplant patient, there’s a good chance several of your relationships have been changing while you’ve adjusted to the new role and responsibilities of taking care of your loved one. You might find yourself managing to-do lists, keeping track of tests, bills, phone calls and doctor’s appointments. The rest of the time might be devoted to supporting your loved one through their transplant journey. Many caregivers neglect caring for themselves, so it’s good to find simple activities, like journaling, that you can do to support yourself, renew your energy and give you a sense of hope. It’s also something you can do in five minutes or between appointments. Journaling can help you: • Regain a sense of hope and control • Reflect on each step in the journey • Express complicated emotions that you may not be ready to share • Take time to recognize the impact of this experience on friends and family • Organize your thoughts • Plan what you need to say for an important conversation • Help document the journey and its ups and downs Taking care of yourself through the journey will help keep you strong. It’s worth the investment for you and your loved ones. Here are two online tools you might consider (there are many others—just search for iPhone or Android Diary or Journaling Apps): Thelittlememory.com allows you to save a few sentences to describe your day, each day. It’s also available as an app for the iPhone. Futureme.org allows you to send yourself (or others) emails that will be delivered in the future. If you would like more information on journaling or can’t seem to find the right words to start, feel free to email [email protected] or visit our website for more information. 5 GIFT OF LIFE FAMILY HOUSE OPERATIONS Through the support of our generous financial contributors and the commitment of Family House staff and volunteers, the Family House provided comfort and support to thousands of transplant patients and family members in 2013. The Family House is proud to share operations statistics resulting from your giving in 2013. TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Supported by Volunteer Shuttle Drivers TOTAL TRIPS 1, 362 3,442 TOTAL GUESTS TRANSPORTED MILES TRAVELED 13,454 6 DECEMBER NOVEMBER OCTOBER SEPTEMBER AUGUST *Data represents all Family House Guests JULY JUNE MAY APRIL MARCH JANUARY 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0.0% FEBRUARY OPERATIONS RECAP JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 52.5% 63.1% 63.8% 73.3% 64.3% 47.7% 69.3% 86.3% 69.8% 78.2% 66.6% 77.1% 900 MILES, continued from Family House page 5 UPDATE Recently, the Powells became “milestone guests” at the Family House when they helped it mark its 10,000 th night of providing lodging to transplant patients and families since opening in 2011. During their months-long stay, Jimmy decided he wanted to put his passion for cooking and grilling to good use. HOME COOK HEROES SUMMARY MEALS SERVED THROUGH HOME COOK HEROES PROGRAM “We eat a lot of pasta in the house and one day I decided we needed some meat,” Jimmy says simply. It wasn’t long before the Powells found Kissin Fresh Meats in Fishtown. When owner Steve Verica heard Jimmy’s story he donated two whole rib eyes (30 pounds of meat) to the cause. Jimmy has been cooking for guests at the Family House ever since. 3,310 3,064 2,924 1,848 2,012 Jan. Feb. 2,088 2,588 2,548 2,484 2,528 2,062 1,724 Mar. Apr. “Jimmy cooked rib eye – people went nuts over that,” says Belinda. “He’s also cooked smoked turkey, pulled pork, chicken and chili – all donated by Steve Verica. He makes his own rub and sometimes serves as many as 30 to 40 people at the house. It’s something he can do and not exert a lot of energy.” May June July TOTAL MEALS PROVIDED IN 2013 Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Jimmy’s cooking supplements the Family House’s very successful Home Cook Heroes program, which invites groups from the community to come in and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals for guests. Dec. 29,180 Jimmy and Belinda met as teenagers in the 1970s and dated for two years before Belinda moved away. Fast forward to 2003 when their paths crossed again,SERVED they were THROUGH both divorced HOME and quicklyCOOK picked HEROE MEALS up where they left off 27 years earlier. They married one year later. 2013 HOME COOK HEROES GROUPS Service Organizations Businesses 13% 9% Schools Gift of Life Employees “Right away I noticed that Jimmy wheezed all the time and I asked him 3,310 to see a doctor,” says Belinda. “He told me ‘that’s just how I am,’ but 2 I knew that wasn’t right. Four months after we got married, we found out he had Alpha 1.” 2,588 2,548 After a medical odyssey worthy of2,484 a novel, the Powells found themselves in Philadelphia. From 2010 until May of this year, Jimmy and Belinda 2,088 drove back and 2,012 forth from Alabama 2,062 to Philadelphia for medical 1,848 appointments and tests. During that time, they didn’t know about 1,724 Family House and spent thousands of dollars of their savings on travel and lodging expenses. 27% 11% 5% Other Houses of Worship 17% Donor/ Recipient Families When Jimmy was finally listed for transplant, the Powells had to move to Philadelphia. Hotels were out of the question and every apartment they looked at required a six-month lease. When they found Family House, they were relieved. Belinda says that being able to talk with other transplant patients and families has been therapeutic. And Jimmy’s cooking his fellow a way July to “giveAug. back” Sept. O Jan. forFeb. Mar.guests Apr.has given May himJune while he awaits his life-saving transplant. “It’s meant a lot to stay at Family House, a whole lot,” says Belinda. “I feel safe here.” 9% 4% 5% Hospitals Hospitality Industry 7 THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS WHO MAKE THE FAMILY HOUSE POSSIBLE. PARTNER OF CARE [$50,000+] Penney Girls Foundation Vincent and Cynthia Pasceri Irfan Patel Sean and Andrea Reynolds Rachel Rossi Andrew and Joan Schiffer Richard Schultheis Robert Sheppard Shoel and Eileen Silver The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. Verena Voegele Noa Walsky BENEFACTOR OF TRUST [$25,000+] Family and Friends of Samantha Pesaresi Gervato Family Foundation Sam and Jean Jones PATRON OF KINDNESS [$10,000+] Linda Berger, Michael Maisel COMFORT IN COPPER [$250+] and Steven Maisel Anonymous Robert and Doreen Arnold Horace and Carol Barsh Margaret Belfield HONOR IN PLATINUM [$5,000+] Barry and Ida Bell Anonymous Ronald and Carol Bilek Harry Roth, Esq. and Dr. Paul C. Brucker Lisa Heller, MD Cal’s Automotive Sandra Cantera HOPE IN GOLD [$2,500+] Dave Charles Larry and Diane Beard Chari Cohen Sam and Jean Jones Sara A. Cohen Neiman Marcus Katherine K. Costabile Scott and Vickie Sayles Theresa Daly Louis Walker Harris Devor + CARE IN SILVER [$1,000 ] Eleanor K. Doerr Barbara Beach Frank Dougherty John and Winifred Branton Donald Ehnot Dr. Tania Burns and Dr. Howard M. Felt Mr. Michael Burns Joseph and Beverly Forline Enterprise Holdings Foundation John and Cornelia Fruncillo Chris and Lynn Fallon Nathan Ganges Debra and Carl Fritz Harvey Goldglantz Thomas G. Hetzel Nick and Ruth Grigoriades Eden Kratchman Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hasz Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund James Klinglesmith and Arthur Fischman and Alison Haygood Janet Margolies Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Hillary Jack McHale Richard Johnson Brian Meyer Robert Katz Michael Moritz, MD and Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Kovach Cary Mortiz, Esq. Mike and Pepper Krach Robert and Tracie Opitz Robert and Susan Kunzelman Peace Tree Acres Services, Inc. Main Line Reform Temple Analise and Americo Santos Maryann McCullough Dr. Marshall Schwartz Carol and James McKelvey Bruce and Cindy Stavitsky June H. McKim Walmart Store #1869 My Grandma’s of New England 2013 Family Circle GRACE IN BRONZE [$500+] Amalgamated Transit Union Local Division 1056 A.F.L. - C.I.O Bill and Martha Anderson Jim and Karen Carns Patrick Davenport Mary Ann Dunlap Joseph and Donna Ferrier Robert Finkel Richard Hasz Dr. Kimberly Lin and Dr. Alexander Lin Thomas and Johanna Lucid Martin Majcher Alice Margolis Ralph and Linda McConnell Alan J. Mittelman, Esq. Glen Moffett, Esq. Mark and Jaclynn Norris Alan Oberman Paul and Therese Oravez G. Stephen Snyder Robert and Ida Sosna Barbie Spear Kenneth and Sharon Spinrad Edward and Susan Stevens Charlene Tan Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Van Kleunen Voorhees Rotary Dinner Club Barbara Wadsworth Phyllis G. Weber Colleen Weiler Vaughn and Cynthia Whisker ITALIC = upgraded member BOLD = renewed member Family House Supporters [GIFTS of $50+] including cumulative gifts without tributes AC Power Company, Inc. Alex Agres Anonymous Gifts Thomas and Mary Altobelli Luanne Applegate Patricia S. Atkins Stephen and Dorothy Bladt Dr. Emily Blumberg and John Mezochow Margaret Bradley Russell Brubaker Roseanne Buracker Victoria A. Burns Sandra Cannon Faith Carlin James and Karen Carns Thomas and Nancy Chancler Kristin Chisesi Jon and Carol Clark Caroline B. Coleman James and MaryAnn Coleman Beth Colombe Roger and Anne Conrad Felix Cuadrado Susan Davidson Bret DeBenedictis Scott Demczyszyn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dennis Gabriel and Susan Didonato Frank and Cheryle Narciso Karen and Ron Ditzel John and Mary Ann Navin Barry and Mary Doane John Ninosky Gail Donner Walt and Maryellen Paget Jerome Dorsey Kevin C. Parham Louisa Dubin Michael and Cyndy Parsley Regina Fallock Susan Pincus Barbara Ferris Christine Radolovic Stuart and Sandra Fine Dr. Elizabeth Rand Robert Finkel Dawn Reese Bill and Carol Fisher John Kaminski and Melissa Regan Donald and Beverly Frounfelker Patrick and Jean Reger John and Cornelia Fruncillo Martha Reisinger Ronald and Verne Gabin Reit Management & Research, LLC. Nathan Ganges Charles Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Steven Geier Theresa Rooney Gift of Life Donor Program Elizabeth M.P. and Bruce D. Rubin Tissue Team Thomas and Kathleen Schocklin Talia Giordano Janice Schwartz-Donahue Carol and John Giungo Bruce Shelly Alan and Helene Gordon Ross and Mary Smith Valerie Graham 8 Maureen Hillary Don and Janet Herr Megan Kane Karen and Michael Kane Henry Lane Henry and Patti Lane Contributions received between OCTOBER 2013 – DECEMBER 2013 Founders’ Circle Kenneth Gambone Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gambone Beth Marion-Horn Luanne Applegate Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Catherine Haug Brian and Becky Hermann Susan Hsu Mark and Maria Hyman David and Constance Jones Arthur and Laura Kalemkarian Jessica Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kawas Edward and Heather Kellogg Kathy Kiesel Arthur Kleiner Stephen W. Knobbs Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kritzer Joseph Kundler Robert Kunzelman Lawndale Holy Grace Presbyterian Church Thomas Lucid Mr. and Mrs. William E. Mahoney Marilyn Malik Debra Malinics Nikki Marcello John Mccumber Thomas and Christine McGarry Joyce McGarvey Dr. and Mrs. Brian Melamed Merck Partnership For Giving Ronald and Heather Michaud Dr. Sue Ann Miller Mission Fish/PayPal Ronald and Alison Mohn Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Morris Trisha Nash Dr. Lazaros Nikolaidis and Stavroula Nikolaidis John Ninosky Mr. and Mrs. Mark Norris Pamela O’Brien Omni Hotel at Independence Park John Kaminski and Melissa Regan Sean and Andrea Reynolds Anne Richards Rieker Inc. Wayne Robins Dr. James Rogers William and Mary Jo Russell C. Paul Ryder Richard and Sandra Salmieri Maureen Scally John and Nancy Scheuer Christopher Seaman Lisa Simon Helen Sims Dr. Maria B. Smith Karen Walsh Thomas Sonetto Barbie Spear William and Carolyn Spicer Carl and Michelle St. Pierre Steven Steinberg Walter Stephan Stevenson Supply Co., Inc. Daniel Steward Becky Suppi Melissa Szabo Mohamed Tanamly Joan Teevan The Spinrad Agency Luis and Cheryl Torres Christine Marvel United Way of Greater Debra and Carl Fritz Philadelphia & SNJ Anthony Vara Mark Meade Jonathan and Marsha Wheeler Jerry and Shirley Sherman WYE Realty Advisors, LLC. Howard Nathan Michael and Lindsey Zeller Phyllis G. Weber Amanda Zook Pamela Nemecek Debby Nemecek In Honor of... [GIFTS OF $50+] Suzanne T. Ahmie Roger and Kathleen Smith Andria Alderfer Mrs. Stavitsky ARMC Administration Margaret Belfield Nicole Arnold Robert and Doreen Arnold Dr. Aaron D. Bannett Edward Silver Alan Bilbee Helen Burd Daniel Briones Joseph Waldron Clifford B. Bronk Judith Bronk Alan Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Campbell Lisa Nicosia Linzie Cicco Kathy Noll Brenda and Tom Noll Alan Oberman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schiffer Joellen and Walt Paget Mr. and Mrs. Paget Max Jacob and Blake Nolan Pasceri Vincent and Cynthia Pasceri Penney Girls Foundation Donna Mollichella Brian Praetzel Chris Praetzel Florence Prager Tom and Joanne Kohut Carolyn Prager Melvin Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bell Dr. Ranjoo Prasad Carol Ha Dr. Pamela Marks Main Line Reform Temple Michael Classen Beth Furrh Donna Pyper Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sugarman Ken Cohen Amalgamated Transit Union Local Division 1056 A.F.L. C.I.O. John H. Reck Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rubeo Rachel Rossi Joel Cooper Shoel and Eileen Silver and Family Mike Cuddyre Carol Harp Margaret Devinney Dr. Lainie Ross Edward Eaton Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Van Kleunen Dave Edwards Gary B. Dunkelberger Dave and Patricia Edwards Susan D. Kriznuski Christopher Schimpf Patricia White Karen Forbes Carole Forbes Roxie Forbes Dr. Karen Forbes Dr. Gerard Fulda Emery Healthcare Consulting Beth Furrh Michael and Sue Classen Martha DeCandia Ling Rhodes Charles Chester Rhodes Joseph Richetti Shawna Richetti Sandra Salvino Stephen and Susan Iaquinta Mr. and Mrs. Rob Kleisner Chloe Rogal DeOliveira Vincent and Cynthia Pasceri Elise and Pete Rossi Michael and Sue Classen Jonathan Ryan Kevin Ryan Lloyd Saba June H. McKim Sandra Salmieri Richard and Sandra Salmieri Laurie Schulte Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Schulte Lindsey Schwartz Brenda and Tom Noll Stephen C. Schwartz Robert and Suzanne Lippencott Jillian R. Shallock Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McGowan Mackenzie Smith Vincent and Cynthia Pasceri Karen Cole Sandra Cantera James M. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. John R. Freeman William G. Smith William and Donna Smith Philip Costabile Katherine K. Costabile Jack Iaconelli Absecon Ladies League Patty Stephens Mr. and Ms. Kevin Alderfer Amanda Davis Joann Mozelewski Erin Ivey Carol and James McKelvey Kevin Sweigart Brenda and Tom Noll Charles Michael Del Vecchio Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sacksteder Michael Jadick Marie Jadick The Carr Family Mr. and Mrs. William DeCara The Chase Family Martha Reisinger Kayla Kelly Christine Sandrock-Stone Cole Patrick Kershner Andrea Draves Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Mauldin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Inverso, Jr. Cynthia Kleiman-Kaleck Frank Dunlap Mr. and Mrs. Barry Reiter Mary Ann Dunlap Kevin Kless Dr. Marc Uknis Amy Grant Carol Vangeli Jessica Bacho Robert Weinberg Laurie Bernstein Jan L. Weinstock, Esq. Mildred Ellerson Harry Roth, Esq. and Lisa Heller, MD Brian Wise Brian and Elicia Wise Phyllis Zook Verena Voegele In Memory of... [GIFTS OF $50+] Harlow Ayars Java Dog Coffee and Tea Jay Banion Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Faust Vanessa Radcliff Bethany L. Barnes Richard Clem Robert Sheppard Deborah Barsh Mr. and Mrs. Horace Barsh Isobel and George Berry Vincent and Cynthia Pasceri Joseph Bottino, Jr. Absecon Ladies League Greg Bronk Paige Bronk Schwab Judge Martin Burman Mr. and Mrs. Alan Epstein H. R. Caines Cheryl Caines John Castrenze Elizabeth Rizzotte Sherry L. Cederberg Russ and Kitty Sams Caitlin M. Ciquero Michele Busacca W. Wayne Clapp Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Sean Clegg Laurentians Senior Citizens Club Francine Cohen Chari Cohen George Dilliard Lois Dilliard Sean Early Dr. N. Nina Ahmad Rachel Fie Mr. and Mrs. Nick Grigoriades John Kless Doris Kolman Mr. and Mrs. Barry Reiter Christine Lambert Brian J. Fleagle Franklin W. Lambert Mr. and Mrs. George M. Fleagle Darin N. Leibovitz Christopher Bradley Sue S. Hood, M.S. Donald H. Gallagher Gavin Leong Jean and Sam Jones Deidre Wendell James Gervato Thomas G. Lynn Brenda Gervato Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brown Verna “Mimi” Gingrich Meghan Lowery Faulkner Harrisburg, Inc. Geraldine Lynn Brooke Golden Bill Johnston Lynda Cudihy Mrs. and Mr. Bernadette Ronca Elizabeth Stevenson Janet Majcher Anna Villari Martin Majcher Mr. and Mrs. Curtin Welden, Jr. Dylan Manning Doreen Norton Bailey Family Chiropractic Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bristow Center, LLC. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Korn Arlene and Robert Romanoski Colleen Maier Rachel Schumacher Arnold A. Markley Brian Meyer George Grekalski Mary and Carl Pucul Daniel Mason Todd Hoffman Katlyn Groom Mr. and Mrs. Richard Groom Ralph McConnell Linda and Ralph McConnell Brett A. Harding Arthur and Lou Brickman Elizabeth McCullough Aileen McCullough Brianne Harrell Lori Taylor Robert McCullough Alison Haygood Maryann McCullough Todd Hasz Michael D. McVey Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hasz Terry and Sue Dillon Ally Heintz Thomas G. Miller Mary Kay Heimbach Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mater Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hersey Mason W. Hess Gary McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hill Sharon Seifert Philip and Christine Manolio Heidi Dukes Paul Kovach Richard Schultheis Dolores DeVos Suzann Rowley Debby Mittleman Alan J. Mittelman, Esq. Matthew Hoffa Mr. Parmley Ethan Moyer Eleanor K. Doerr Charles Holmes Richard Spier Frank Narciso George and Pam Holmes Ms. and Mr. Cheryle Narciso John Homolash Mary Ann Navin Laura Tinner and John Navin Dean Manning Beatrice Nicoletti John and Lori Peruto, Esqs. Joseph and Donna Ferrier Deborah Nothstein Gregory Nothstein Scott Osborn Kimberlee Redmile A. Charles Peruto, Sr., Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Altman Samantha Pesaresi Alpha Public School Board of Education Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelly Paula and Rich Kumpf Mr. and Mrs. Paul Delfico John Dolak American Legion Post #446 William R. Pistiili Lisa Pistilli Florence Pitchnick Mr. and Mrs. Barry Reiter Carl Rausch Kathleen Rausch Heather Templeton Kathleen Balch Trent Tirpak Jeanne Fiorelli Sharlene Toncik Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parsley Mary Unger Diane Wasson Gary Unterkolfer Ken and Deb Beissel Mr. and Mrs. Greg Clark Mr. and Mrs. James Dietrich Mr. and Mrs. Michael Horner Brent Meitzler Craig Miller Linda Young Dave Charles Megan Vonada James Regan Colleen Weiler Dennis Wallace James D. Scully and Marlene Stoczko Rita A. Waters Tim Raymond Mike and Dana Abatemarco Mr. and Mrs. John D. Clouse Jr. Tyler Christ Elizabeth Reger Richard Feldesman Patrick and Jean Reger Dr. David Herrstrom Christie Hutenburg Les Rich Michelle Israel Sharon Rich Amanda Margitich Julie A. Riggi Helene Taub Giovanni Riggi Russ Klettke Ally Randazzo Debbie Rodgers Donna and Scott Kral Susan Dolphin Jimmy Mohsin Philip Saba Janell Weddington June H. McKim Maggie Moyer Nicholas Sayles Randy Weinstock Scott and Vickie Sayles Dr. Peter Brothman Brian Seidel Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Chapman Richard Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Eisenberg Dr. and Mrs. Scott Gottlieb Thomas Selemba Eugene S. Polgar Keystone Community Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hurok Resources Louis and Harriet Berneman Eric R. Smith Judy Finkel Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoyer Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. Smith Cody J. Souders Nancy and Paul Doucette Walter and Linda Kieseling Connie Nelson Brad Sowden Mr. Ronald L. Leymeister Ruth Speer David Heward Shirley and Calvin Stevenson John Spinuzza Joann Mozelewski George Steinmetz Lynn M. Fallon Zachary Sweitzer Carol Leas Robert C. Taylor Marlene Denber Mr. and Mrs. Russ Allen Elayne Gasmer Kalina Kate and Peter Kelsen, Esq. Beth and Adam Share, Esq. Shelly Communications, Inc. Jill and Lenny Feinberg B&D Donor Recognition Michael Moritz, MD and Cary Mortiz, Esq. Abbi Cohen, Esq. and Tom O’Connell, Esq. Joseph and Donna Ferrier Sharon and Kenn Spinrad Harris Devor Bruce Shelly The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. Eden Kratchman Dr. Marshall Schwartz Thomas White Vreeland Realty Inc. Margaret M. Winters M. Luanne Chynoweth The Legacy Garden Paver Program Thank you to those who dedicated Legacy Garden pavers in 2013 Doug Wright Memorial Fund Gloria Friedberg Anthony Giambruno Sam and Jean Jones Kassie Hagan Memorial Fund Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund Beatrice G. Lipschultz Coleen McVeigh Nelson Family & David’s Parrot Party David, Rachel, Jessica and Alix Steerman Frederick Toncik Family and Friends of Ryan Viola - RYANSTRONG We apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that you contact Sara Cohen at 267-546-9812 or [email protected] to report any corrections. A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers in the Community for Coordinating Fundraising Events to Support the Mission of Gift of Life Family House 2013 York County Employee Appreciation Day in honor of Chuck Noll Ally’s Angels Breakfast & Blood Drive in memory of Ally Heintz Andover Township Community Softball Game and Fundraiser Craig’s Styleathon Fundraiser hosted by the Watson Family and Friends Delaware Good Sam Club Event Doug Wright Memorial Golf Outing Dylan’s Holiday Food Drive and Fundraiser hosted by the Manning Family Charity Partnership of the Philadelphia Marathon - TEAM Family House Kyle “Cowboy” Downin Memorial Ride for Gift of Life Papa Carl’s 9th Annual Jam for Life Event Punk-A-Poo Holiday Gift Drive and Fundraiser Punkin Chunkin Fundraiser Q2 Concert hosted by Eryka Waller in memory of Quinn Robert Payne Shippensburg University Fundraiser Neiman Marcus Fashion Show Fundraiser Stylish Support hosted by Carol Giungo and Lori Peruto, Esq. Tap the Gap Golf Outing hosted by Delaware Water Gap Country Club Wendy’s Restaurant of Warrington Fundraiser To make a contribution to Gift of Life Family House, please visit www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org Gifts of $250 or more qualify you to become a member of the Family Circle. The Family Circle is an annual giving program composed of generous contributors who donate annually to support Gift of Life Family House. Gift of Life Family House is a partner of United Way of Southeastern PA. Please consider designating your donation to us – UWSP Code# 48974 (listed as Gift of Life Family House) The official registration and financial information of Transplant House (d/b/a Gift of Life Family House) may be obtained from PA Dept. of State by calling toll free 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. 9
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