Spring 2016 - Gateway to Hope

A Br east C ancer Lifeline
THE LIFELINE
SPRING 2016
Summer Issue • Volume X
DR. MARLYS SCHUH
2016 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
Hospital in St. Louis and a fellowship at
to anyone exploring ways to help. “Keep
Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo,
your eyes open to need. Look around
New York.
you, identify it, do something, and
Fascinated by the technical aspect of
continue to do the right thing.”
surgery, Dr. Schuh shared “It was an
Join us as we congratulate Dr. Schuh. The
exciting time to be in the field of breast
2016 Women of Achievement Luncheon
surgery as it transitioned into more
will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at
individualized care. I found the best way
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
to help women with breast cancer was
to provide a comprehensive program.
Gateway to Hope Co-Founder, Dr.
Marlys Schuh, has been named a
2016 Woman of Achievement for her
volunteer efforts and commitment to
women’s health. The purpose of the
Women of Achievement Award is to
recognize and honor women of diverse
cultures, roles and accomplishments
who have demonstrated commitment
to the betterment of the St. Louis
region through significant voluntary
contributions.
Once a patient walks in the door, your
staff knows the purpose of the visit
and you can provide complete care
throughout treatment and recovery.” She
accomplished this through her work at
the St. Louis Cancer and Breast Institute,
which later transitioned to a Mercy
Hospital provider. Seeing the heartache
caused by a breast cancer diagnosis
coupled with a patient’s inability to access
comprehensive treatment due to lack
of insurance coverage led Dr. Schuh to
partner with Dr. David Caplin to establish
Growing up on a farm in North Dakota
Gateway to Hope.
with a sister who was a medical
Dr. Schuh recently retired from her
technologist, Dr. Schuh decided to
pursue a medical career. After receiving
her degree at Washington University
School of Medicine specializing in general
surgery, Dr. Schuh completed her
internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish
practice. When asked to reflect on her
years in practice she stated, “I am most
pleased with the relationships I’ve built
personally and professionally and thankful
I could practice during this transformation
of care.” She also shared a piece of advice
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Dr. Marlys Schuh
MISSION STATEMENT
Gateway to Hope is a breast cancer lifeline. Our
mission is to secure comprehensive care and provide
financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed
with or at high risk for developing breast cancer.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Last fall, I was asked to serve as
GTH’s new operating model focuses
pages you’ll read about Holly, a
President of Gateway to Hope and
directly on assisting patients with
Gateway to Hope patient. Please take
was proud to accept the expanded
our Insurance Premium Program
time to read her incredible story.
leadership role. Having served on
(IPP). Patients are now supported by
the board for many years, I have
GTH with quality medical insurance
It is your support that allows us,
watched as we have grown in our
to cover treatment for breast cancer
every day, to make a difference in our
ability to expand and better serve the
in contrast to our former business
community. I am proud to be part of
critical life needs of our patients. But,
model that relied on donated care.
an organization that has the ability
unfortunately, the needs are always
In 2015, GTH provided 62 breast
to impact lives in such a positive and
there – patients struggling to survive.
cancer patients with health insurance
compassionate way.
Thankfully, Gateway to Hope exists to
premium assistance, an amazing
fulfill that need.
accomplishment. We are seeing
the great potential we expected
BOARD & STAFF
CO-FOUNDERS
DAVID A. CAPLIN, MD
MARLYS E. SCHUH, MD
PRESIDENT
MARTY MOORE
VICE PRESIDENT
EVAN GOLDFARB
TREASURER
SUSAN SULLIVAN
KATHY KARASICK
STEPHANIE KING
SUSIE KNOPF
DIANE LACEY
MICHAEL LITZ
KIM MASSA RUBENSTEIN
GEORGE ROMAN
JACKI ROSEN
KATIE TROUT ACKERMAN
DEBRA WANNSTEDT
LINDY WILHELM
JILL WINTERS
SECRETARY
JENNY M. BARTLOW
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RICK ROVAK
DIRECTORS
OMAR AHMAD
ANN BUCK
JOHN CAPLIN
NORTY COHEN
DIANE GANTNER
DAVID HUTKIN
MARKETING/OPERATIONS LEADER
DAWN VAN HOUTEN
OFFICE MANAGER
PAMELA ZAYAS
OFFICE ASSISTANT
DELESHA GEORGE
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
ANJANETTE WELLS
PROGRAM SOCIAL WORKER
KERI KOEHLER, LMSW
PROGRAM NURSE MANAGERS
CHRISTINE A. LYSS, RN
JANE ROODMAN WEISS, RN, BSN
Since our last newsletter, many things
through the IPP. It’s only April and
have happened at GTH. We have
we have already 63 individuals with
added some new team members:
the Insurance Premium Program,
Dawn Van Houten, a long time board
surpassing last year’s total for the year
member, has agreed to take on the role
and putting us on pace for a really big
of Operations and Marketing Leader.
year helping patients get great medical
We are thrilled to have Dawn in this
care. In addition, we are continuing our
incredibly valuable role. Her passion,
program of support for our patients
enthusiasm and steady hand will help
with other needs in their life, such as
us tremendously. We also welcomed
rent, mortgage, utilities, and personal
Delesha George as our Office Assistant
expenses during difficult times so they
and Anjanette Wells as our Community
can focus on getting well.
Outreach Coordinator. And I want to
welcome our new board members –
As more information about the IPP
Diane Lacey and Susie Knopf. At GTH
reaches the community, our goal of
we are fortunate to have such talented
connecting patients to treatment
supporters, board members and staff
and lifting financial burdens becomes
members who believe in helping
a reality for so many who need our
our patients.
breast cancer lifeline. Inside these
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
TRACY GELLMAN
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Marty Moore, GTH President
PARTNER STORY
COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Claire Callanan, Licensed Massage
Claire also assists in treating post-surgical scar tissue and
and Lymphatic Therapist at the Soft
practices neuromuscular, breast and medical massage
Tissue Healing Clinic also focuses on
techniques.
Lymph Drainage Therapy and has been
She suggests the following behaviors to proactively
helping Gateway to Hope patients
heal for nearly 8 years. A native of
France who seeks new knowledge on
strengthen the lymphatic system:
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day. For example, 50 ounces of water for a 100-pound
a consistent basis, Claire states “I’m
fascinated by the intricacies of the
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Eat healthy.
role it plays in the human body. It is
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Reduce stress when possible.
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Utilize Lymphatic Drainage Therapy several times a year to
of the body. Lymphatic therapy helps
prevent lymphedema conditions after
Licensed Massage Therapist, Brandon Schuessel and Program Social Worker,
surgery and can also proactively help
Keri Koehler, LMSW
rid the body of any abnormal cells,
After breast cancer surgery, most patients experience a
of partner providers who contributed their time and
certain level of pain, swelling and discomfort. Surgery that
talent to fulfill our former comprehensive care model for
includes lymph node removal causes some patients to
GTH patients. We remain exceedingly grateful for their
suffer from lymphedema, often leading to swelling and
expertise and service and want to take the opportunity to
pain. LDT is particularly helpful in alleviating these symptoms.
acknowledge two of these individuals.
In his work with patients, Brandon believes in treating the
Licensed Massage Therapist Brandon Schuessel has
body naturally and strives to create a positive, stress-relieving
been associated with Parkcrest Plastic Surgery Aesthetic
experience for our patients.
individual.
lymphatic system and the important
constantly working to drain toxins out
Historically, Gateway to Hope established a network
Drink at least half of your body weight in ounces every
sometimes cancer cells.”
help lymph nodes destroy abnormal cells.
Claire receives great satisfaction from helping patients feel
better, and in some situations, gives them hope that they will
feel better again. Listening to patients is a huge part of her
therapy and she also works closely with family members so
some therapy techniques can be performed at home.
Claire can be reached at
(314) 849-2466 or
email [email protected].
Please contact her if you have
Services Group for the past eight years, specializing in
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT). Brandon also provides
additional questions about her
other treatment modalities including Soft/Deep Tissue
treatment techniques.
Brandon can be reached at
Massage and Craniosacral Therapy. Lymphatic Drainage
Therapy, a light pressure technique, is the treatment
(314) 265-9531 or email
most needed by breast cancer patients. LDT addresses
the lymphatic system and is designed to help the body
[email protected] for
detoxify, reduce swelling, build immune response, flush
more information about his
tissues and aid the post-surgical healing response. LDT
approach to LDT treatment.
treatment has been known to speed the healing process
Gateway to Hope thanks Brandon and Claire for their
Licensed Massage and Lymphatic
contribution to help in the healing process. Their contributions
Therapist, Claire Callanan
have been significantly valuable to our patients.
by forty to sixty percent.
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PATIENT STORY
BOARD AND STAFF NEWS
Holly received the news she was not
In addition to her health insurance,
expecting: breast cancer. Not only did
Gateway to Hope provided Holly financial
the diagnosis bring about fear for her
assistance for her rent, utilities, and gas
health and future, but she was uninsured
cards for transportation to and from her
at the time and was concerned how she
treatments through the Thelma’s Gift
Susie Knopf has been active in the breast cancer movement for several years and
would afford the necessary treatment
Fund. The financial support provided
as a breast cancer survivor, is a tireless advocate for women and men facing the
while caring for her family and attending
alleviated the financial burden that comes
disease. As a member of the Susan G. Komen National Board of Directors and for-
school full-time. Fortunately, the support
with a breast cancer diagnosis so Holly
mer president of Komen St. Louis, Knopf has been honored for her volunteerism
services at Mercy guided Holly to Gateway
could focus on her health and getting
as a Women of Achievement and a Woman of Worth.
to Hope.
better.
Holly’s insurance concerns were quickly
Holly is now focused on her education
alleviated when she learned Gateway to
and plans to graduate in August 2016
Hope could help cover the cost of her
despite enduring nearly a year of active
monthly health insurance premiums
treatment for breast cancer. She will have
through the Insurance Premium
final reconstruction surgery following
Program, ensuring her access to the care
graduation and plans to sit for her
she needed. Holly selected a private
licensing exam in October. Holly feels
Holly is no stranger to hard work. This
insurance plan, which allowed her the
she has a new life perspective after going
33-year-old, single mother of two (9-year-
flexibility to seek treatment where she
through treatment and looks forward to
old son and 4-year-old daughter) took the
wanted. Holly was encouraged to select
helping others in her future career with
initiative to enter an accelerated physical
the plan with the lowest deductible
the practical tools she is learning in her
therapy assistance program full-time
to help keep her medical costs down.
program.
to help provide a better future for her
Gateway to Hope covered the cost
family not knowing she would be facing
of her health insurance as she went
Holly is forever grateful for the assistance
a diagnosis of breast cancer at the same
through extensive treatment, including a
time. Holly used the same strength and
double mastectomy, chemotherapy and
courage she has used throughout her life
radiation.
during this trying journey.
“Gateway to Hope is open-armed and
you Gateway to Hope!” said Holly. Stories
Holly was in her anatomy class one day
ready to assist,” Holly said. “There were
like Holly’s are made possible every day
ANJANETTE WELLS
when her professor shared the story of
so many unknowns when I was diagnosed
through the generosity of Gateway to
a young woman being diagnosed with
and as a single mother of two precious
Hope donors.
Anjanette Wells, PhD joins Gateway to Hope as the Community Outreach Coor-
breast cancer. Holly herself had noticed
children, I was terrified of having no
a lump in her breast but was previously
insurance and being in debt the rest of my
unconcerned because of her age and
days to receive treatment, which meant I
lack of family history. However, she
couldn’t bless my children the way I desire
was inspired by her professor’s lecture
to. Thanks to Gateway to Hope, that isn’t
and decided to pursue the necessary
the case!”
FINDING HOPE…
HOLLY'S STORY
and support she received from Gateway
to Hope. “I am here today, able to be
mama, and finish school so I too can be in
the medical field and help others. Thank
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
SUSIE KNOPF
DIANE LACEY
Diane Lacey has worked for various non-profit organizations and has served on
the Board of the Animal Protective Association (APA) for twenty years. Being a
survivor herself, she has witnessed the emotions and costs involved in treatment
and recovery. Diane has lived in the St. Louis metropolitan area her entire life and
continues to serve on various committees doing fund raising and volunteering.
NEW STAFF MEMBERS
DELESHA GEORGE
Delesha George joins Gateway to Hope as the Office Assistant. Delesha has a
background in administration and experience working for non-profit organizations. She is a native St. Louisan and enjoys cooking, participating in arts and
crafts with her daughter and spending time with friends and family.
dinator. Anjanette’s interest in cancer care developed 20 years ago, with clinical
experiences in the homes and communities of patients as a home health social
worker in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wells also serves as an assistant professor
at Washington University in St. Louis, teaching in the Social Work and Public
Health programs.
screening.
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PAST EVENTS
INAUGURAL CHARITY POLO MATCH
Gateway to Hope partnered with Saint Louis Benefit Polo to host its first
charity polo match on August 1, 2015 at the McGehee Polo Field at Spirit
Valley Farms. Guests enjoyed a casual afternoon of polo with friends
Thank you to our 2015 Polo sponsors:
PROGRAM
SPONSOR
Parkcrest Plastic Surgery, Inc.
and family while sampling food truck items, perusing vendor booths,
listening to live music, and bidding on fantastic auction items. The event
committee, led by Ann Buck, Trish Saleeby and Susie Von Gontard,
worked persistently to ensure the inaugural event was a success!
DIAMOND
SPONSORS
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hylla
GOLD
SPONSORS
Ann Buck, Genomic Health,
Roman Consulting
PLATINUM
Janet McGehee, Katie Trout Ackerman and Development Coordinator, Tracy
Gellman
Co-Chair Ann Buck (center) with Natalie and Trudy Buck
The Giles Family
The Saleeby Family
SPONSORS
Fifth Third Bank, Leadership Alliance,
Myriad Genetics, Inc.,
The Northern Trust Company
SILVER
SPONSORS
Polo players
Elder & Associates CPA, Elements Massage,
KMOV, Steven and Lindy Wilhelm
BRONZE
SPONSORS
Blue Tail Medical Group, Paychex,
Kim and Jeremy Rubenstein
Debbie and David Caplin, Stephanie and Jonathan Zoller
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PAST EVENTS
6TH ANNUAL KALEIDOHOPE GALA
KaleidoHope welcomed nearly 400 guests to the
to Warner Baxter and Tom Voss of Ameren Corporation.
Khorassan Ballroom at The Chase Park Plaza on
Rick Williams of Ladue Pharmacy received the Gateway to
September 25, 2015. Led by co-chairs Tiya Lim and Katie
Hope Visionary Award which honors those who pioneer
Trout, and advisory chair, Joan Quicksilver, Gateway to
innovation, foster the spirit of hope, and empower
Hope celebrated its 10-year anniversary and introduced
positive change in the lives of patients with breast cancer.
many people to the organization for the first time. While
As the event continued with a thrilling live auction, it was
the evening was filled with surprises and excitement,
the spirited and heartfelt sentiments of Gateway to Hope
a highlight of the event was the presentation of the
patient, Aletha M., that brought the crowd to their feet.
Humanitarian and Visionary Awards. The Ronnie Chod
The messages of gratitude, hope and empowerment
Humanitarian Award, named in honor of a dear friend
left attendees feeling inspired and enthusiastic about
and longtime Gateway to Hope supporter, was presented
Gateway to Hope’s vision and future.
Co-Chairs, Tiya Lim and Katie Trout Ackerman
10-Year Anniversary Art by Chalk Riot
President Marty Moore, Co-Founders Dr. David Caplin and Dr. Marlys Schuh and
Rick Williams
Khorassan Ballroom at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel
Joan Quicksilver, Lenore Pepper and Mary Strauss
Guests enjoying the photo booth
George and Betty Roman
President Marty Moore, Tom Voss, Co-Founders Dr. David Caplin and Dr. Marlys
Schuh and Warner Baxter
Milton and Galia Movitz, Nancy Chod, Laurie Chod
GTH Patient, Aletha M
Live artist, Jennifer Hayes
Thank you to our 2015 KaleidoHope sponsors:
TITLE
PRESENTING
DIAMOND
Centene Charitable Foundation
Ameren
Harvey Kornblum Foundation, LaBarge Coat-
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSORS
ing, World Wide Technology, Inc./
Steward Family Foundation
GOLD
PLATINUM
SILVER
Creative Planning, Enterprise Bank
Kuhn Foundation, Mercy
JPMorgan Chase
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
and Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Fox
SPONSOR
Family Foundation, Metro Imaging,
NetEffects, Roman Consulting
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SPOTLIGHT STORY
GRANTS
7TH ANNUAL LAUGHTER & LYRICS FOR LIFE
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016
THE PAGEANT
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2015
RONNIE CHOD
A LASTING LEGACY
OUR GRATITUDE TO...
A renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ronnie, along with his wife Nancy,
Presented by the Young Friends, this battle of the bands fundraiser will feature
took an early interest in Gateway to Hope’s mission. Through their generous
live entertainment by three local groups competing for the votes from the
support of Thelma’s Gift (a GTH fund created in memory of their long-time friend
audience. This year will feature performances by MÄNSHIP, Modern Lions and The
Thelma Muskin), the Chod family has helped hundreds of individuals fight and win
Bottoms Up Blues Gang. Tickets are $50 and include unlimited beer and wine,
their battle with breast cancer. Ronnie was an invaluable source of counsel as GTH
entertainment and the opportunity to bid on fantastic auction items. Call the
chartered the course for the growth and development of their fundraising model.
Gateway to Hope office at (314) 569-1113 to purchase tickets over the phone or
“It would be impossible to have programs such as Thelma’s Gift if it weren’t for
visit Ticketmaster.com (additional $10 Ticketmaster fee applies).
the generosity of people like Ronnie Chod,” says Gateway to Hope co-founder, Dr.
David Caplin. “We lost Ronnie this past year and it was a huge loss to all of us who
were fortunate enough to have known him as a devoted friend and mentor. All we
started with was a vision and, with the incredible support of people like Ronnie,
Gateway to Hope has flourished, allowing us to help hundreds (and eventually
2 ANNUAL CHARITY POLO MATCH
ND
thousands) of women fight and win their battle with breast cancer.”
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016
MCGEHEE POLO FIELD AT SPIRIT VALLEY FARMS
THE FOUNDATION FOR
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
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CRAWFORD TAYLOR
FOUNDATION
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EPISCOPAL PRESBYTERIAN
HEALTH TRUST
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FIFTH THIRD FOUNDATION
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FISCHER-BAUER-KNIRPS
FOUNDATION
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MENTOR WORLDWIDE
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THE PLASTIC SURGERY
FOUNDATION
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In partnership with Saint Louis Benefit Polo, polo enthusiasts and first-time
HERMAN T. AND PHENIE R.
POTT FOUNDATION
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spectators will enjoy a casual afternoon of polo, outdoor shopping and
entertainment. Visit www.gthstl.org for more information.
ST. LOUIS MEN’S GROUP
AGAINST CANCER
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ST. LOUIS SERVICE BUREAU
FOUNDATION
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7TH ANNUAL KALEIDOHOPE GALA
THE STAENBERG FAMILY
FOUNDATION
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016
CHASE PARK PLAZA HOTEL
AUDREY J. WALTON AND ANN
WALTON KROENKE CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION
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This signature fundraising event will honor those who further Gateway to
Hope’s important mission, and will feature a seated dinner, open bar, interactive
entertainment, silent and live auctions and an awards presentation. Visit
Nancy and Ronnie Chod
www.kaleidohopestl.org for more information.
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THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
We are grateful to the following businesses, organizations and communities who
selected Gateway to Hope as the beneficiary of their fundraising efforts in 2015!
2015 Bosom Buddies Walk
Dave Sinclair Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Latin American Motorcycle Association St. Louis
Lindenwood University’s Pink the Rink Game
Mary Kay hand cream donation for GTH patients
Mercy Hospital Lincoln’s Say Boo to Breast Cancer Walk
Pure Barre’s Wine Down Wednesday
AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT
ATTENDANTS
AMIGHETTI’S
AMY GABRIEL’S ROCKNROLL
MARATHON
BOGEY HILLS LADIES GOLF
ASSOCIATION
FRIENDS OF JULIE VONDER HAAR
GINGER BAY SALON & SPA
PROREHAB
IHEARTMEDIA
KENDRA SCOTT JEWELRY
KIMMSWICK KORNER
BOSOM BUDDIES FRIENDS FOR LIFE
LATIN AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE
ASSOCIATION ST. LOUIS
CASTLE HOME INSPECTIONS INC.
LILLY’S MUSIC AND SOCIAL HOUSE
CLOTHES MENTOR
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S
ICE HOCKEY TEAM
CHRISTINE’S HALLMARK
PARKWAY WEST AQUATIC BOOSTER
CLUB
LUCKY’S MARKET
DAVE SINCLAIR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP
RAM
MERCY HOSPITAL LINCOLN
DRAGONFLY FITNESS
MISSOURI CAMEO CLUB
FIFTH THIRD BANK
ORANGE THEORY FITNESS
CHESTERFIELD
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PURE BARRE
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
ST. LOUIS RAMS
ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
MOTHER’S CLUB
TANCO
THREE’S COMPANY GOLF
TOURNAMENT
TIPS FOR TATAS
WITTE BROS. EXCHANGE
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DONATIONS BY
STRENGTH
GIVING LEVEL
$2,499 - $1,000
2015
INSPIRE
$50,000+
Anonymous
Missouri Baptist Medical Center (BJC Healthcare)
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital
SSM Health Care St. Louis
HOPE
$49,999 – $25,000
Ameren
Crawford Taylor Foundation
Centene Charitable Foundation
Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust
Chod Family Foundation
Michelle and Grant Williams
SPIRIT
$24,999 – $10,000
Jennifer and Omar Ahmad
Carolyn Haimann and Tom Vandiver
Associated Bank
Lisa and Matt Hall
Jill and Marty Moore
Amy Mosher, M.D.
Jenny and Chris Bartlow
Marlene and Harley Hammerman
Myriad Genetics, Inc.
Peggy and Thomas Bodine
Emma Haroun
Maureen and John Niemeyer
Bosom Buddies Friends for Life
Anne and Dave Heilig
The Northern Trust Company
Kathy Bowman
Hill Investment Group
Jovita and Patrick Oruwari
Barbara Bryant
iHeart Media
Polsinelli
Buckingham Asset Management, LLC
Patrick James
PRORehab
George A. Capps Memorial Foundation
Cheryl Johnson
Pure Barre
Christine’s Hallmark
Susie and Art Johnson
Diane Radford, M.D.
Clean Healthcare Apparel
JPMorgan Chase
Karen Reis
Coastal Business Supplies, Inc.
Francine and Simon Katz
Allen Rodewald
Saint Louis University
Rhonda and Daniel Cole
Nancy and Steve Kidwell
Virginia and John Collier
Diane and Bob Kopitsky
Susan Sale
Consort Homes
Emily and Steve Lanter
Homer Sedighi, D.M.D.
Norma and Larry Cook
Lisa Laskowski
Simon Homes
Drury Hotels
The Leadership Alliance
Gloria and Sanford Spitzer
Educator Pension Resources
Legends Golf Partners
St. Louis Service Bureau Foundation
Joel Eisenstein
Lenke Family Foundation
Linda and Richard Stein
Michelle Esswein
Sohaila and Michael Litz
Shelly and Steve Strauss
United Surgical Partners International
Nancy Chod
Labarge Coating, LLC
Lynn and Timothy Trout
Thomas J. Francel, M.D.
Mary Lee and HA Lutz
Lee H Cruse Charitable Trust
The Plastic Surgery Foundation
The Staenberg Family Foundation
Diane and Michael Gantner
Joan and Richard Marra
Becky and Michael Vasta
Fifth Third Bank
Betty and George Roman
Audrey Jane Walton
Elaine and Mark Garrett
Daniel Maxfield
Debra and Bill Wannstedt
Debbie and David Hutkin
Jacki and David Rosen
Audrey J. Walton & Ann Walton Kroenke Foundation
Genomic Health, Inc.
Craig Mayer
Lindy and Steven Wilhelm
Miriam Wilhelm and Eric Friedman
HEALING
$9,999 – $5,000
Cindy and Warner Baxter
Ambassador Sam and Marilyn Fox
St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer
Lee Bohm
Nancy and Bob Gellman
St. Louis Rams
Bettie Gershman
Midwest Hematology-Oncology Consultants
Gershman Mortgage
Miller’s Professional Imaging/MPIX
Harriet and Larry Glazer
Lisa Mohrman
HEALTH
Laura and Steven Busch
Half Moon Village
The Steward Family Foundation
Debbie and David Caplin
Mentor Worldwide LLC
Susan and Richard Sullivan
Lyn and Joseph Castellano
NetEffects, Inc.
Carol and Thomas Voss
Creative Planning
Parkcrest Plastic Surgery, Inc.
World Wide Technology
Accu-Care Home Nurses
Ziman Family Foundation
American Airlines Flight Attendants
Bryan Faller, M.D.
KMOV
Barbara Barenholtz and Milton Hieken
Patty and Scott Fosko
Elaine and Jeffrey Korn
Kim and Joe Blomker
Amy and Curtis Francois
J.D. Kutter Insurance
Bubbles and Jack Bolozky
Diane Fuchs
Diane and Bill Lacey
Carole Carpenter
Jeana and Will Gainey
Judith and Jerome Levy
Castle Home Inspections, Inc.
Colleen and John Gates
Lucky’s Market
Laurie and Ed Chod
Scott Glaeser
Harold Lutz
Toby and Steve Chod
Bethe and Gary Growe
Leslie and Paul Lux
Dixie and Sandy Deibel
The Pott Foundation
Enterprise Bank and Trust
Saks Fifth Avenue
Fleming Charitable Foundation
Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield
COURAGE
$4,999 – $2,500
$999 - $500
John Engels, M.D.
Carol and Robert Jones
Katie and Doug Ackerman
Susan and Rich Kofkoff
Dave Sinclair Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Kathy and Darryl Cohen
Rosana and Joao Guerra
Brian Lyss
Ann Buck
Kuhn Foundation
William Solomon
Deanna and Craig Cottrell
Cara Hahs, M.D.
Christine and Alan Lyss
Cheri and Ron Chod
Robert J. Lieber
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Cretcher Heartland, LLC
Hais Hais Goldberger & Lambson, PC
Addy and Cibi Malholtra
Droms Strauss Wealth Management
Karen McDonagh and Dennis Fitzgerald
Tanco
Amit Dhawan
Amy and Joe Hertweck
Shelley Marglous
Emerson Hermetic Motor Division
Mercy
UMB Bank
Kathy and David Diemer
Nicole and David Iannacone
Linda and Jack Massa
Evan and Avi Goldfarb
Metro Imaging
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
DiGregorio’s Market
Industrial Soap Company
Cheryl and Terry Matejka
Marcy and Rick Williams
Elder & Associates, PC
Teresa L. Jay and Lawrence W. Barker
Norma and Robert McGehee
Patty and Mike Hylla
Moosylvania
The Robert E. Jones Foundation
Louise and Rick Rovak
Kathy and Michael Karasick
Marlys Schuh, M.D.
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HEALTH
$999 - $500
CONTINUED...
Missouri Employers Mutual
Lynne Reiger and Bruce Levin
Dawn Van Houten
Ellen and Alan Muskin
Audrey Rich
Ann Vaughn
Terence M. Myckatyn, M.D.
Ronnoco
Paul Weishaar
Sarah and David Nations
Kim and Jeremy Rubenstein
Jane and John Weiss
Newman Bronson and Wallis
Stephanie and Larry Samuels
Carolynn and Steve Wolff
Cathy Paone
Norma Stern
June and Alvin Wolff
Dawn and John Pesti
Tips For Tatas
Krissy Ziegler
The Principal
Karen and Mark Tulper
COMPASSION
$499 - $1
Nancy and Robert Abeln
Gay and Norm Becker
Rosetta Bostic
Donna and Paul Abrams
Kristin Beckman
Joyce and Chuck Brandt
Cheryl and Murray Abrams
Gwenna Bedwell
Debbi and Brian Braunstein
Lee Ann and Richard Ackerman
Margaret and Robert Behrens
Nicole and David Brechin
Stacie C. Adams-Owens
Kathryn and Michael Bell
Ellen and Bob Brin
Lauren Ahlers
Allan Belliveau
Andrea Bringardner
Laura Ahner
Brianna Berens
Charlotte and Richard Brockman
Melissa Ahner
Susan and Roger Berent
Marcia and Roger Brockman
Julie Ahrling
Joyce Berger
Sigrid Brooks
Sophie Alcazar
Faith and Corey Berger
Becky Brown and John McHugh
Karla and Kevin Alexander
Linda Berkbigler
Edith and Harvey Brown
Paula Algya
Joyce Hayes Berkowitz
Karyn and Keith Brown
Cynthia and Robert Allen
Lise and Lee Bernstein
Betsy and Robert Bruce
Suzette Allinger
John Best
Becky Brunner
Lois and Stanley Alper
Barbara and James Bianchi
Ann Hunsucker Bruns
Peggy and Elliott Alper
Harriet Bierman
Eric Brunt
Brittney Amann
Jon Bierman
Holly and Terry Bry
Vicki and David Amstutz
June Bierman
Mike Bryan
Ann and Bruce Anderson
Joan Biest
Susan and Andrew Bryant
Donna Anderson
Heather and Jared Billmeyer
Tim Bryles
Jodi Apter
Maryann and Kurt Billmeyer
Eunice and Gene Buescher
Whitney and Waller Austin
Sandra and Ken Birenbaum
Suzanne and Earl Burkhardt
Sharon and Pat Ayres
Ana M. Bishop
Linda and David Burns
Anne and Jack Bader
Sheila Black
Donna Busch
Laurie and Larry Badler
Flo and Buddy Bleich
Taylor Busken
Jill Baer
Karin Bliznik
Sharon Button
Jacqueline and Randolph Baker
Marie Bliznik
Brian Byrne
Julie Baker
Blue Stingray Digital Ad Agency
Barbara Caciolo
Maura Baker
Bluetail Medical Group
Terry Callahan
Angela Bannerman
Congregation B’nai Amoona
Karen Calvin
Debbie and Brett Bannerman
Cissy and Robert Bockserman
Michael Campbell
Terry and Robert Barrack
Lisa Bogart
Sandy Cannon
Jana Bassman
Vicki and Michael Bolger
Paula and Len Canoy
Jeanne and Donald Bassman
Pamela Bommarito
Fran and Harvey Cantor
Katie and Chris Bauman
Linda and Lloyd Boone
John Caplin
Kristina Bealke
Lisa Bornstein
Stephanie Caplin
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Nancy Cardwell
Debbie and Jeff Dalin
Marie Fahs
Michelle Carleton
Karen and Jim Dalton
Rachael Farrar
Patti and Jeff Carr
Paul Dau
Mary Fearheiley
Letah Carruthers
Kathleen Dauster
Gloria Feldman
Jo and Irv Cassel
Norman Davis
Vicki Fenster
Adam Castellano
Mary Davis
Tara and Matt Ference
Elizabeth Castellano
Carolyn and Al DeGreeff
Kathleen and Mark Fernandez
Jo Ann and Charles Ceresia
John Delaney
Ivy Filson
Matt Chambers
Kelly Dent
Keely Fimbres
Lawrence Chan
Jennifer and Jonathan Deutsch
Anne and Mike Fisher
Jenny and Sumner Charles
Molly Devereaux
Sara Lee and David Fitter
Robyn and Don Cherry
Carol and Dale Dierberg
Hillary and Marc Flanders
Ben Cherry
Sharon and Bob Dierberg
Jeannine and Philip Ford
Gail and Paul Chod
Tiger Michelle Dierker
Tenny Forest
Jackie Chod
Casey and Jeffery Dobner
Pam and Steve Formaggio
Rosalie and Leonard Chod
Sheila and Gilbert Dolgin
Mary Ann and Gregory Fowler
Mary and George Chopin
Kim Donermeyer
Irene Fox and Floyd Emert
Carla Chrisco
Maggie Donnelly
Megan and Steven Fraley
Katie Christensen
Nikki Doughty
Marjorie and Harry Franc
Julie Church
Marjorie Dozier
Trudy and Andrew Francis
Becky Clauss
Dragonfly Fitness & Training
Tyler Frank
Gloria and Michael Clement
Patricia Drennan
Rosalie Franklin
Hilary Clements
Linda and Michael Drohlich
Angela Freeman
Margaret Clifford
Kerri and Gregory Dryden
Bev and Robert Frein
Cloverleaf Pediatrics, LLC
Janice and Gary Duckworth
Mary Ellen and Robert Freund
Hillary Friedman
Carrie Cohan
Colleen and George Duello
Anita and Stanley Cohen
Renee Dufner
KC Friedrich
Kenneth Cohen
Joe Dugan
Arja and Emanuel Friss
Lori and Norty Cohen
Char Dupent
Jeanette Froehlich
Marla and Edward Cohen
Mary Durst
Kathy Frost
Sharon and Richard Cohen
Tina Dwyer
Annette and John Fudemberg
Shirley and Jay Cohen
Susan and Peter Dykstra
Patty Fuhrman
Sue and Ken Cohen
Suzanne Ebel
Marsha and Steve Funk
Amy Gabriel
Allen Coleman
Ralph Edwards
Cathy and Dominic Consolino
Kurtis Eisenbath
Judy Gall
Lauren Conway
Tracey Elbein
Nancy Le Blanc Gamewell
Rosemary Cooper
Mary Elder
Jill Garlich
Rosemary and Thomas Coover
Allison Elder
Jodi Garnatz
Joyce Corey
The Ellisville Veterinary Hospital
Kelly Garrow
Mary Jane and Thomas Correnti
Celeste and Thomas Engel
Beth Gaston
Susan and David Cort
Pam Engelhard
Eileen Gaston
Barbara and Harvey Cotlar
Nina Engelsmann
Tracy Gellman
Mary Courtney
Susie and Allan Epstein
Wendy and Mark Gellman
Traci Cox
Linda Erhardt
Jad and Claude Gennaoui
Laila Crabtree
Jon Erney
Karen and Steve Gentry
Mary Crawford
Archie and Candy Ervin
Delesha George
Sandra and Alan Cripe
Christopher Estrada
Donna and Randy Gerber
Rusty Crutsinger
Margaret Etzkorn
Andrew German
Elic Cundiff
Chole Evans
Lori and David German
Hanna Cunningham
James Evans
Prue and Jeff Gershman
Lucille Cupples
Leah Evans
Dawn Gilbertson
Lisa Capshaw Cushing
Mark Evans
Suzanne and Herb Gilden
Heather Dahm
Kate Ewing
Christina and Jeff Giles
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COMPASSION
$499 - $1
Evelyn and Frank Ginsberg
Diane Hennessey
CONTINUED...
Adrian Kahle
Edna and Manuel Glazer
Marie Henrich
Rita Kalmon
Jacob Glazer
Maureen and James Herrmann
Phyllis and Stephen Kamenetzky
Beth Glenn
Myrna and Arnold Hershman
Renee Kanterman
Brenetta and James Goestenkors
Nancy and Jacques Herzog
Sheri and Ron Kanterman
Mary Kay and Steve Goggins
Sarah and Shep Hickey
Jacqueline and Ellis Kantor
Dr. and Mrs. Morrie Gold
Phillip Hickman
Leonard Kaplan
Dorette and Ed Goldberg
Julia Hiemenz
Patricia Kapsar
Gay and Larry Goldenberg
Barbara and Gregory Hill
Dan Karnath
Kim and Steve Goldenberg
Bonnie and Thomas Hill
Jeanne and Aron Katzman
Lanie and Milton Goldenberg
Diane and James Hill
Karen Kearney
Susan and Barry Goldenberg
Dorothy and M. Robert Hill
Angie Keefe
Rita and Sanford Goldman
Judith A. Hill
Geri and William Kelly
Sherri and Rick Goldman
Katherine and Edward Hill
Jim Kelly
Stacey Goldman
Lynn and Richard Hill
Laura Kerch
Jan and Rand Goldstein
Shelly Hill
Barbara Kesselring-Bishop
Samantha Gonzalez
M. Joseph Hill
Essie and Earl Kessler
Barbara B. Goodman
James Hitch
Susan and John Kilo
Betty and Mark Goran
Ashley Hite
Kimmswick Korner
Judy and David Grand
Janet and Bob Hite
Katherine King
Susan and Trip Greditzer
Amanda Hoffarth
Stephanie and Mike King
Belinda Green
Sean Hogan
Jim Kinnett
Midge Greenberg
Patricia and Charles Hollingshead
Ryann and Eric Kittner
Esther and Harvey Greenstein
Kathleen and Walter Holloman
Julie and Danny Kleinman
Sally Gribble
Cameron Hollway
Linda G. Kline
Rhoda Grimsky
Linda and Sylvan Holtzman
Peggy Klipsch
Prisella and Myron Grodsky
Denise and Robert Hopkins
Ronald Knoerzer
Sharon and Dwight Grose
Courtney and Mike Hopson
Susie Knopf
Rae and Sam Grosman
Michael Horner
Penny Kodner
Heather Grosz
Paula Hruby
Keri Koehler
Dena and Robert Grus
Kayla Huesgen
Cindy Kohlbry
Marsha Guadagnino
Sandra Hughes
Mona and Tom Kohn
Joanne Guller
Cole and David Hunt
Gay Kornblum and Alvin Rabushka
Jackie Gunter
Kathleen and Randy Hurst
Helen Kouvleis
Janet Weisberg Haber
Linda Hyken
Annette and Charles Kovarik
Barrett and Brian Hadican
Integrity Title Solutions, LLC
Sandra and Sanford Krachmalnick
Karen and Dennis Hahn
Joe Irrigation
Jennifer Krane
Joan and William Halaz
Marlene and John Isaacs
Connie Krapfl
Deby and Rick Halpern
Mickey and Bernie Izsak
Netta and Joe Krashin
Randi Halpern and Larry Glazer
Eleanor Jacobs
Connie Kraus
Gary Handelman
Katie L. James
Carol and Joe Krekeler
Juanita Harby
Katie James
Cathleen and Mark Kronemer
Laura Hardy
Meghan and Rush James
Phyllis Kuhlo
Kathleen Harris
Kourtney Jeffrey
Anne and Michael Kunderman
Sharon Harris
Jessica Johnson
Suzanne and Bill Kunderman
Sharon and Ray Harter
Karen and Kevin Johnson
Lauren Lacey
Richard Hayes
Leslie and Phillip Johnson
Connie Lai
Penny and Scott Hays
Pam Johnston
Christy Laiben
Health Care Group for Women
Holly Jones
Laura and Jim Lally
Patricia and Russell Held
Brigid Jones-Mook
Judith and Clifton Land
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Barbara Landesman
Robert Margulis
Charles Mulvihill
Jo Marie and James Lang
Phillip Mariam
Sarah Murphey
Hannah and Larry Langsam
Alex Marsaglia
Carlene and D. Dwaine Murphy
Gail Lapin and Barry Mandel
Sandra and Stephen Marsh
Debbi and Ed Musen
Carol Lasker
Jennifer and Greg Martin
Gail and Larry Muskin
Brandi and John Myers
Linda Laskowski
Lisa Martin
Laszlo Corporation
Gina Marty
Jeff Myers
Latin American Motorcycle Association
Nathan Massey
Kathy Nagle
Mena Laungjdmekorn, M.D.
Julie and Steve Mathes
Saad Naseer
Charlotte and Jeffrey Laurens
Susan Matlof
Bobbi Nathan
Erin Layton
Sandy and Thomas Matthes
Sally Needle
Deborah Lazzaretti
Billie Sue Mattlage
James Nelson
Jill and Phillip Lee
Sandra Matuschak
New Era Bank
Nancy and Harvey Lehrer
Sandra and Alan Mawhinney
Stephanie and John Newman
Cheri Leifert
Marci Mayer and Rick Eisen
Dolly Newport
Jim Leingang
Cindy and Paul Maynard
Victoria Night and Douglas Krofft
Matt Lenzini
Angela and Daniel McAlone
Thomas Noel
Galit Lev-Harir
Carolyn and Sean McCarthy
Annette and John Noelker
Maureen Levin
Sherry and Mike McCarthy
Kristin Normansell
Daniel Levy
Linda McClelland
Joyce Noxon
Elaine and Jerry Levy
Gwen McComy
Marilyn Oglander
Joanne and Bruce Levy
Reed McCrory
Elizabeth Oherin
Jutta and David Levy
Caroline and Jake McDonald
Svea and Glenn Olson
Amber Lewis
Sabine and Todd McDowell
Loretta O’Neill
Bryant D. Lewis
Janet and Smith McGehee
Orange Theory Fitness Chesterfield
Terri and Steven Leyton
Rachel and Mark McInnis
Ginny Orthwein
Timothy Liebe
Julia and Kenneth McLean
Julie and Neil Osborne
Lilly’s Music & Social House
Fran and Mike McVey
Donald C. Otto
Sylvia Linder
Denise Meckler
Rosemary Overmann
Eileen Lipscomb
MedNet, Inc.
Alanna Palazzola
Jackie and Marty Lipsitz
Lindsey Melnick
Theresa and Arthur Palecek
Carol Lister
Betty and Paul Mendelson
Lynn Pang
Melanie and Tom Litz
Susan and Michael Meredith
Sandy Parker
Brenda and Gregory Livingston
Kathryn and Donald Meyer
Larry Parres
Jennifer Lloyd
Babette and Sandy Miller
Jordan Pauluhn
Melita Long
Sue Miller
Pam and Greg Paulus
Diane and Kevin Long
Andy Minkiewicz
Suzy Pawlow
Lopata, Flegel & Company LLP
Spencer Minton
Peggy and Rod Pearline
Sherri Lopatin
Barbara Mirowitz
Saundra and Bill Peck
Audrey and Stanley Lourie
Missouri Cameo Club
Kathleen Peinetti
Sharon Lowenthal
Marysa Monterubio
Phylis Peluso
Cindy and David Penning
Sally Loyet
Maria Montileone
Timothy Luby
Carolyn Moore
Renee Perko
Lynda M. Lucas
Pat and Jim Moore
Jacqueline Person
Kay Lukasek
Linda Moreland
Brittany Phillips
Laura and Dan Pieczynski
Alison Lynch
Kathleen and Walter Morio
Brendan Lyss
Stacey Morse
Julie and Steven Plax
Brenda Mainer
Ida Motchan and Albert Waldman
Carol and Bill Pomerantz
Manchester Leasing Company
Galia and Milton Movitz
Mary and Sanford Pomerantz
Sherrie and William Ponder
Kimberly Mangiaracino
Christine Mueller
Susan and David Manks
Jeanne Mueller
Rochelle Popkin
AC and Perrin Marchionne
Beau Mullenix
Linda and Dennis Popp
Ricki and Neil Marglous
Patricia and Danny Mullins
Judy and Larry Poropt
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COMPASSION
$499 - $1
Rosemary Pott
Mandy and Richard Rubenstein
CONTINUED...
Mary Beth Schulte
St. Paul Roman Catholic Church Mothers Club
Michelle Trulaske
Marnie Williamson
Kathryn Wilt
Diane and Robert Stahler
Jason Uetrecht
Dolores and Francis Stefanik
Tricia Uetrecht
Tyler Winn
Cindy Steiger
Rachelle Vache
Jill and Brad Winters
Suzanne and Matthew Steiger
Melvin Van de Ven
Julee Wisor
Erin Prange
Barbara and Donald Rubin
David P. Schulz
Ellen and Zalman Stein
Beth and Doug Van Horn
Witte Bros. Exchange
Debra Pressler
Elly and Bob Rubin
Selma Schumitzky
Lucretia and Karl Steinhage
Edith C. Varley
Susan and Alan Witte
Cathy and Kirk Proffer
Rachel and David Rubin
Lynda and Robert Schurwan
Frances Steininger and William Hargrove
Erin Vaughn
Jean and Rick Wolf
Rita and Ej Schwager
Rosemary Stellhorn
Elyse Vena
Jeffrey Wolfe
Becky and Tom Wood
Loretta and Jack Pulliam
Jane and Sebastian Rueckert
Quarter Line Dressage, LLC
Ellen and Michael Rumelt
Drew Schwartz
Karen and Mitch Stern
Gloria and William Verdin
Jane and Robert Quast
Erin Runnels
Dena Schweitzer
Bev and Rich Stevenson
Jodeane Vertrees
Eric Wood
Tyler Raasch
Kelly and Cory Rush
Laurie and Bert Schweizer
Linda and Robert Stewart
Virgina and Russell Viehmann
Debby and Jerry Woodward
Sue and Dan Raferty
Gina and Richard Russ
Diana and Bill Scott
Colleen and Douglas Stine
Christine and David Vonderhaar
Patricia Woodward
Laurie and Jeffry Raffelson
Margaret Russell
Janice and Stephen Seele
Tamara Stockmann
Katie Voss
Heather Wooldridge
Nancy and Jerry Raskas
Marissa Russell
Madelaine Seele
Carol Stocks
Linda and Daniel Wagner
Jessica Wooldridge
Marilyn and Gary Ratkin
Debbie M. Ryan
Clare and Robert Seelig
Susan and Philipp Stoeberl
Pauline Walsh
Bridget Worth
Donna and David Segal
Brittney Stone
Denise Walters
Jordan Wyner
Lynne Yenawine
Becky Rauvola
Mary Ellen Ryan
Teresa Reagan
Mike Ryan
Joan and Clifford Segal
Lauren Stone
Gail Walters
Linda and Steve Rebhan
Barbara Sable
Alison and Michael Seidler
Mark Sucher
Paula Walters
Karen Yoffie
Leslie and Jake Reby
Pam Sable
Shirley Seigel
Carolyn and Robert Suffian
Joe Wand
Barbara and Roger Yusen
Kayla Rednesek
Jennifer Sachs
Patricia Senft
Julie and Robin Sullivan
Joyce Warren
Heather and Alan Zajarias
Fran and Steve Zamler
Jane and Doug Reed
Eileen Sackett
Sallie and Jon Serkes
Yi Sun
Terri and Mark Waters
Jessica Reinheimer
Deborah Safron
Helena and David Servis
Ahuva Sunshine
Betsy and Bobby Weguson
Anne Zanola
Ann and John Reinhold
Judy and Monte Safron
Deidre Sessoms
Gabriela Szteinberg
Sherri and Danny Weintrop
Pamela Zayas
Barbara Reiter
Patricia and John Saleeby
Edward Shanayev
Jean and Robert Taylor
Ellen and Sanford Weiss
Julie Zeiger
Brian Rellergert
Janet and Marc Salmi
Jo Lynn Shelton
Kirk Tebo
Shirley Weiss
Michael Zello
Tonya Remick
Tami Salzano
Rebecca Shulklapper
J.W. Terrill
Weiss Toyota
Steven Zello
Jennifer and Dave Rengachary
Loretta Salzer
Thirza Shupe
Penny and Robert Terry
Beth Westrich
Joann and William Ziegler
Gary Rich
Jose Sanchez
Sia’s Italian Ice
Debra and Robert Tevelson
Bob Wetzel
Ann Zimmerman
Doris and Harold Zinn
David Rickard
Stephen P. Sandler
Sunny Sims
Kolene Thies
Linda and Stephen Wielansky
Susan and John Ries
Phyllis and Marvin Sandweiss
Sara Singer
Shilpa and Chris Thornton
Mary Wilcox
Deb Zobrist
Jan and Lise Riet
Bonnie Sanguinet
Nancy and Alvin Siwak
Susan Tilford
Nina and Milton Wilkins
Michael Zoller
Paola Rijos
Katherine Santosa
Tony Sizemore
Judy and Arburn Tindall
Ellie Williams
Andrea Zucchero
Joe Riley
Denniz Sarhaddi
Eva Sketoe
Chantal and Keith Tkachuk
Lisa and Dean Williams
Vivian Zvibleman
Timothy Riley
Mark Sawyier
Laura Almodovar
Janet and Edward Tracy
Maurice Williams
Annalee and Barry Zweig
Kathy Roach
Jean and John Schad
Emily and Stephen Slone
Trautman Family & FFM
Seth Williams
Trautman Family & Ste. Genevieve Mfg. Co.
Zach Williams
Tammy Roberts
Karen Schechter
Abbey and Jeff Small
Donna Roche
Diana Scheuer
Jessica Smith
Sandra Rolens
Jennifer Schkerke
Kerrie Smith
John Rose
Bennett Schmidt
Laura Smith
Pauline and Rabbi Carnie Rose
Sanford Schmidt
Lisa and Michael Small
Carla and Jerry Rosen
Stephanie and Bradley Schmidt
Sandi Smith
Judy and Howard Rosen
Jeannine and Jim Schmitz
Tracy Smith
Rachel and Mike Rosen
Carol and Neil Schneider
David Snodgrass
Renee and Jack Rosen
Terri Schneider
Jeff Snodgrass
Sherri and Jim Rosen
Stephanie Schnepp
Richard Snyder
David Rosenberg
Marilyn Schnitzer
Amy and Aaron Spears
Sharon and Jeffrey Rosenblum
Marilyn Schnuck
Elizabeth and Kevin Speckhals
Jennifer and Craig Rosenthal
Avie Schonwald
Lynn and Michael Spector
Liz Ross
Adeline and Mark Schraier
Elaine and Skip Spielberg
Margaux Roth
Alyssa and Barry Schraier
Tyler Spielman
Patty and Larry Rothermich
Stephen Schrang
Arnold R. Spirtas
Courtney and Michael Rowan
Kim and James Schuette
Terrie and Gregg St. Amand
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TRIBUTES
JUNE – DECEMBER 2015
IN HONOR OF...
JOAN ABRAMS AND FAMILY
JUNE BIERMAN
TODD ABRAMS’ MARRIAGE
LINDA G. KLINE
PEGGY ALPER’S BIRTHDAY
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
TORY BAHN AND BRIAN LYSS’
ENGAGEMENT
LISE AND LEE BERNSTEIN
TORY BAHN AND BRIAN LYSS’ MARRIAGE
LOUISE AND RICK ROVAK
JANICE BERG AND PHIL LEVINSON AND
FAMILY
JUNE BIERMAN
JOYCE BERGER’S BIRTHDAY
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
DIANE BIRCHER
BROWN SMITH WALLACE
BUDDY BLEICH’S BIRTHDAY
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
BETH BLOME’S SPEEDY RECOVERY
DORIS AND HAROLD ZINN
MR. AND MRS. DAVID BOXER’S
ANNIVERSARY
MR. AND MRS. JOHN ISAACS
BETSY BRYAN’S SON’S GRADUATION
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
BARBARA BRYANT
MARJORIE DOZIER
DR. DAVID CAPLIN
MARSHA GILLERMAN’S SPECIAL
DR. STEVEN KATZ’S BIRTHDAY
JOAN QUICKSILVER’S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
SPENCER TODER’S MARRIAGE
MARLENE AND HARLEY HAMMERMAN
BIRTHDAY
RAE GROSMAN
DEBBIE AND DAVID CAPLIN
RUTHELLYN ROUFA
SUSAN MANKS
JANE AND JOHN WEISS
JENNIFER KRAMER’S COLLEGE
WESLEY AND MICHAEL RAFFELSON’S BAR
KATIE TROUT’S MARRIAGE
HARRIET GLAZER’S BIRTHDAY
GRADUATION
MITZVAHS
LOUISE AND RICK ROVAK
HELENA SERVIS
JOYCE BERGER
MICKEY IZSAK
KIM BLOMKER
MOLLIE AND JASON GLAZER
ANITA KRAUS
ELI RESHEF AND EDIE ROODMAN AND
SALLIE AND JON SERKES
ELLEN MUSKIN
DEBBI AND BRIAN BRAUNSTEIN
FAMILY
BECKY RAUVOLA
MARCY AND RICK WILLIAMS
DEBBIE CAPLIN’S 60TH BIRTHDAY
MR. AND MRS. HARRY WEINTROP
MR. AND MRS. HARRY WEINTROP’S 60TH
JUNE BIERMAN
STEPHANIE CAPLIN’S MARRIAGE
ANN GOLDSMITH
GAIL LAPIN’S BIRTHDAY
LAURIE AND LARRY BADLER
RHODA GRIMSKY
JOYCE BERGER
SUE AND KEN COHEN
LISA GOLDSTEIN’S GRADUATION
ELAINE AND JERRY LEVY’S GRANDSON’S
LINDA G. KLINE
DEBBIE AND DAVID CAPLIN
GRADUATION
CAROL LASKER AND RENEE HARTSTEIN
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
JAKE GRODSKY’S GRADUATION FROM
TULANE
ERICA AND DAVID LEVY
ANITA AND STANLEY COHEN’S
JOYCE BERGER
ELLEN MUSKIN
GRANDSON’S GRADUATION
RITA AND SANFORD GOLDMAN
AUDREY AND STAN LOURIE’S
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
ANNETTE AND MEL COHEN’S GRANDSON
PRISELLA GRODSKY’S BIRTHDAY
GRANDDAUGHTER’S GRADUATION
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
RAE GROSMAN
LEE COOPER’S BIRTHDAY
NANCY AND JACQUES HERZOG
DR. WILLIAM AND KAREN ROODMAN
AND FAMILY
JANE AND JOHN WEISS AND FAMILY
JUNE BIERMAN
JUNE BIERMAN
SHERRI ROSEN’S 60TH BIRTHDAY
LINDY AND STEVEN WILHELM
DR. AND MRS. PAUL S. LUX
LILLIAN AND JACK BOLOZKY
RUTHELLYN ROUFA
RICK WILLIAMS
JUNE BIERMAN
JODI APTER
SHERRI AND DANIEL WEINTROP
RICK ROVAK
EDIE AND HARVEY BROWN
MR. AND MRS. RAY MARCUS
MR. AND MRS. EDWARD COHEN
MARCI AND RICK EISEN
DONNA AND DAVID SEGAL
GARY HANDELMAN
JULIE AND DANNY KLEINMAN
MARK KRONEMER
JUDY AND JERRY LEVY
NEIL MARGLOUS’ SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
SABINE AND TODD MCDOWELL
LISA MARTIN
PYLLIS KUHLO
SHARON AND JEFFREY ROSENBLUM
DIANE STAHLER
BOB AND SAM MARGULIS
RICK ROVAK’S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
JUNE BIERMAN
PHYLLIS KUHLO
AUDREY AND STANLEY LOURIE
MRS. ALEXIS HAFKEN
LISA BORNSTEIN
JUNE BIERMAN
JO AND IRV CASSEL
DAVID HAFKEN AND FAMILY
MAURICE WILLIAMS
JUNE AND ALVIN WOLFF’S SON’S MARRIAGE
JANE AND JOHN WEISS
DEBBIE AND DAVID CAPLIN
MR. AND MRS. MARVIN SANDWEISS’
DORIS ZEISLER’S GRANDSON’S
CAROLYN MASTERSON
GREAT GRANDSON
GRADUATION
LINDA ERHART
PEGGY AND ELLIOT ALPER
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
RANDEE AND TOM SCHMITTDIEL’S SON’S
DR. AND MRS. MICHAEL ZOLLER
DEBBIE AND DAVID CAPLIN
PHIL MARIAM’S GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER
TINA AND MICHAEL HAFKEN, BEN AND
JANET EGGLESTON’S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
ETHAN
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
JUNE BIERMAN
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
COOKIE AND ED EPSTEIN’S GREAT
LEE HIRSCH’S 80TH BIRTHDAY
GRANDCHILD
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
EVELYN AND FRANK GINSBERG
LAURA MIZES’ MARRIAGE
GRADUATIONS
PHIL MIRIAM
LINDA G. KLINE
BARBARA AND HARVEY COTLAR
JODI KAHN’S MARRIAGE
BETTY MORGAN’S 85TH BIRTHDAY
ESTHER SCHUH AND JANICE SCHUH
SUE AND KEN COHEN
JO AND IRV CASSEL
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