2013 Annual Report

CURRENT CHAPTERS
ARIZONA
The Dream Factory of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
MISSOURI
The Dream Factory of Audrain County
Mexico, MO
NEW YORK
The Dream Factory of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
FLORIDA
The Dream Factory of Florida
Boca Raton, FL
The Dream Factory of Central Missouri
Columbia, MO
The Dream Factory of Central New York
Ithaca, NY
The Dream Factory of Greater
Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
The Dream Factory of Rochester
Rochester, NY
KENTUCKY
The Dream Factory of Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
The Dream Factory of Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, KY
The Dream Factory of Lexington
Lexington, KY
The Dream Factory of
Northwest Missouri
St. Joseph, MO
The Dream Factory of Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
The Dream Factory of
Southeast Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO
The Dream Factory of Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
NORTH CAROLINA
The Dream Factory of North Carolina
Greenville, NC
OHIO
The Dream Factory of Southern Ohio
West Union, OH
OREGON
The Dream Factory of Oregon
Portland, OR
The Dream Factory of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
PENNSYLVANIA
The Dream Factory of Pennsylvania
Wayne, PA
The Dream Factory of Paducah
Paducah, KY
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Dream Factory of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH
TENNESSEE
The Dream Factory of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
MAINE
The Dream Factory of Maine
Portland Chapter
Portland, ME
NEW JERSEY
The Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore
Brick, NJ
The Dream Factory of Dyersburg
Dyersburg, TN
The Dream Factory of Louisville
Louisville, KY
The Dream Factory of Maine
York Chapter
York, ME
The Dream Factory of Memphis
Memphis, TN
TEXAS
The Dream Factory of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
UTAH
The Dream Factory of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
National Headquarters
120 W. Broadway, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202
1-800-456-7556
www.dreamfactoryinc.org
[email protected]
2013
ANNUAL REPORT
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KANSAS
The Dream Factory of Greater
Kansas City
Kansas City, KS
The Dream Factory of Lake of
the Ozarks
Osage Beach, MO
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ILLINOIS
The Dream Factory of Central Illinois
Peoria, IL
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
ON THE COVER
1 Our Mission
2 President’s Message
3 Dream Highlights
4 Feature Dream
5 Dalton Cyr, National Ambassador
5 How We Differ
6 Volunteer Spotlight
7 Board of Directors
8 Financial Statement of Activities
8 Strategic Plan Accomplishments
9 Major Contributors
Current Chapters (Back)
our Lake of the Ozarks chapter volunteers
met Hudson, he was undergoing chemotherapy for
leukemia. While spending one day a week in the
hospital for his treatments, he had plenty of time to
research everything he could about his dream to own
an English bulldog. Just ask the volunteers – every
question they had about the breed, Hudson knew the
answer! He had also already identified a breeder with
the perfect puppy for him! Sadie was ready for sale
NOW. Hudson was concerned that, "time is not
our friend.”
Within 72 hours, The Dream Factory volunteers had
made arrangements for Hudson and his mother to meet
with the breeder and Sadie 195 miles away. When
Hudson and Sadie met, she smothered him with love
and kisses. Sadie and Hudson were a match made in
heaven!
The six-hour round trip was worth every minute to
see the joy on Hudson’s face.
OUR MISSION
The Dream Factory grants the dreams of
children diagnosed with critical or chronic
illnesses who are three through eighteen
years of age.
When
seems like only yesterday, but it was
September 2010 when I was elected to the position of
President of the National Board of Directors of The
Dream Factory, Inc. Serving as the fourth president of this
great organization has been quite an honor. As my
3-year-term ends, I look back at the successes we have
enjoyed – successes that have only been possible through
the combined efforts of our headquarters’ staff, our board
members, and our hundreds of volunteers who make up
the local chapters.
My motto has always been that we must keep
the main thing the main thing – the kids! To reach the
lofty goals we have set for ourselves, we have had to
focus on many aspects of the business – raising funds,
finding and retaining members, getting good publicity,
and finding kids whose illnesses fit within our criteria.
While all of those areas continue to be of the utmost
importance, making a difference in the lives of our dream
kids must always be number one.
Along the business end of The Dream Factory,
we have accomplished a lot in the last three years. We
have implemented an investment policy for the chapters
to ensure that we are handling our donations in a
responsible manner. We have filed the paperwork
necessary to establish The Dream Factory Foundation to
ensure the future of this organization. We have developed
a closer working relationship between our National HQ,
our board of directors, and our chapter volunteers.
Several national committees continue to work diligently to
raise funds at the national level, raise public awareness
about The Dream Factory across the country, add new
national ambassadors, and increase our “social” presence
in the world of technology.
All those facts and figures sound good, but what
about the main thing – the kids? That’s where the fun
and excitement lies. These kids are the reason I’ve been
involved in The Dream Factory for over 30 years. As I
think back about the nearly 400 kids with whom I have
been personally involved, I can still see so many happy
faces and remember so many wonderful dreams that
have come true. Kids dream in simple terms – they don’t
see dollar signs and try to figure out how to get the most
“bang for their buck.”
Many times we have gone into a home to deliver
something as simple as a computer. But this simple gift
often puts a sick child in touch with the
outside world.
One of my most memorable dreams was the day
we delivered a palomino pony, complete with a teal
saddle, bridle, and a teal riding outfit for Carrie. As her
father took her crutches from her and sat her up onto her
very own horse, you would have thought she had just
been crowned the Queen of England. I later attended a
horse show Carrie rode in and talked to her about her
dream. She said the reason she wanted a horse was
because when she was riding it, she was just the same
as all the other kids. And who among us, whether we are
sick or well, doesn’t want to be “just like the other kids?”
The smiles, the laughter, the excitement has
always been there, from the first dream to the one
granted a few weeks ago, and it will always be there as
long as there are folks who continue to help us make
dreams come true. But, there are tears too – happy tears
and sad tears. Happy tears flowed when I attended
graduation for one of my kids, when I saw one of my
young men return from basic training looking so handsome in his uniform, and when I got to hold the new
baby of one of our recipients years later. Too many times,
there have also been tears as I walked the long aisle of a
funeral home when one of my kids passed away. But I
knew we had made a difference when I felt the embrace
of those grieving parents and heard them say “thank you
for what you all did for our child, for the difference you
made in the life of our family.”
Has it been worth it? After over 30 years of
struggles and successes, of laughter and tears – has it
been worth it? I’ll have to say with no hesitation – it has
absolutely been worth it all! And I would do it all over
again to know that I had the privilege of helping make a
difference in the lives of so many very special children.
And all of those very special children have definitely
made a difference in my life.
Sincerely,
Janice Harris, President
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DREAM HIGHLIGHTS
SAN ANTONIO’S PRIZE FIGHTER
Twelve
-year-old Heaven’s dream of attending a Pittsburgh
Steelers game and meeting the players came true through the help of
The Dream Factory of North Carolina. Heaven and his family had a
once-in-a-lifetime experience, receiving a tour of the Steelers facilities,
including the locker room, and attending a team practice where they got
to meet the players. All the players signed a football for Heaven and his
favorite player, Antonio Brown, gave him his football gloves. When player
Ryan Clark found out Heaven had sickle cell anemia (a trait they both
have in common), he gave Heaven his intercepted football he had caught
during a previous game with the Buffalo Bills! The next day Heaven had a
blast with his family watching his favorite team beat the Browns!
Daren
Amara’s
enlisted in the United States Marines only two short
weeks before finding out that he had brain cancer. When Daren was
asked by The Dream Factory of Kansas City what his dream was, he
told the volunteers his only dream was to meet the Commandant and
Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marines. Volunteers at The Dream Factory
worked for two straight months to make Daren’s dream possible.
When Daren and his family arrived in Washington, D.C., the
Marines rolled out the red carpet for them, and they were able to
see and do things the public rarely do. Daren met General
James F. Amos, Commandant of the U.S. Marines – the
highest-ranking Marine Corps officer and Sergeant Major Michael Barret, senior enlisted
advisor to the Commandant. Although his dream had already been fulfilled, the Marines went above and
beyond for Daren. He received a tour of the Pentagon, had a private lunch with the Commandant and his
wife at their residence, and laid a wreath at the Korean War Memorial. Best of all, Daren was named an
“Honorary Marine” by General Amos, a high honor that has only been bestowed upon 22 people in U.S.
military history.
pain is something she lives with every day. Before she
was afflicted with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, she was an
entertainer, with dancing and acrobatics being her passion. When
The Dream Factory of Jersey Shore first met Amara she could barely walk,
but she never complained.
The dream that Amara requested was very unusual. Instead of asking
for something for herself, Amara wanted art supplies to start her own
non-profit “Riccio Pick Me Ups” so she could bring cheer and hope to
other children who must be in a hospital. After receiving her dream, she
redirected her creative energies from dancing to making homemade
cards and crafts. She now visits and entertains children at hospitals,
writes stories and poems, and tries to do anything she can to help others in need.
She even makes items for the other Jersey Shore dream children for every holiday! Amara went beyond
the call of compassion when hurricane Sandy hit the coast, helping a dream family that had lost their
home by cheering up their young children.
Instead of choosing a week of memories as her dream, Amara chose the dream that keeps giving.
As Amara says, “Everyone deserves a pick-me-up once in a while, so we are there to send a smile.”
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Diagnosed
with stage 4 neuroblastoma,
D’Andre didn’t have much time to achieve his dream
of going to a professional wrestling match and
meeting one of his favorite wrestlers, John Cena.
Through a friend of a friend, The Dream Factory
was contacted about D’Andre's dream on Saturday,
January 18, 2013. Members of The Dream
Factory of San Antonio’s screening committee
met with D’Andre and his family on Tuesday,
January 22. The next day they discussed the
possibility of granting the dream with D’Andre’s
doctor. The doctor gave permission, but warned
that the dream must happen very soon. That
night, via e-mail, The Dream Factory of
San Antonio’s Board of Directors voted to grant
D’Andre’s dream. The next WWE wrestling
match was going to be the Royal Rumble in
Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, January 27th – in
four days!
Because of D’Andre’s fragile medical condition, he needed a private plane and pilot to fly him and his family
to Phoenix and back on the same day. Within a few hours on Thursday, after posting on Facebook, D’Andre had his
plane and pilot! Private planes don’t come cheap, so it was back to social media to see if the chapter could raise
some money to pay for the cost of the plane. By the end of the day, the chapter had pledges totaling $4,000 to help
make D’Andre’s dream come true!
On Sunday, January 27, 2013, it was time for D’Andre’s one-day whirlwind dream! He and his family
boarded a private jet and flew to Phoenix to go to the Royal Rumble. When they arrived at the private airstrip in
Phoenix, D’Andre and his family were greeted by a limo driver who took them all to the US Airways Center. Once
there, they met John Cena, who was kind enough to autograph all of the memorabilia items they had and then pose
for photos with D’Andre.
Next it was Royal Rumble time. D’Andre was so excited to watch John Cena outlast 29 other wrestling
superstars to win the 30-man match! After the event was over and the family returned to the plane, they were
surprised to see the official WWE planes of WWE owner, Vince McMahon, and the Rock. The ground crew drove
D’Andre over so he could take pictures. D’Andre's smile
lit up the night!
On March 17, 2013, D’Andre finished his battle
with cancer, but not before he touched the lives of so
many people. The Dream Factory of San Antonio will truly
miss our prize fighter.
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HOW WE DIFFER
1. The Dream Factory is the
only national children’s
wish-granting organization
that grants dreams to children
with chronic illnesses as well
as life-threatening illnesses.
We believe that children with
chronic illnesses should also
be given a reprieve from their
constant struggle with
medical problems. We strive
to provide happiness,
inspiration and hope for
children and their families so
they may have a little extra
strength to face the difficult
and emotional times ahead.
2. The Dream Factory is an
all-volunteer organization at
the chapter level with a small
staff at our national
headquarters in Louisville,
Kentucky. This very low
overhead allows The Dream
Factory to dedicate more than
80% of all funds raised to the
direct expense of granting
dreams.
3. Our dedicated volunteers
raise money in their own
communities and then use
those funds to grant the
dreams of local children.
Because of this grassroots
approach to fundraising, 90%
of all funds raised remains in
the community of origin to
grant dreams to local
children.
O U R N E W E S T N AT I O N A L A M B A S S A D O R –
D A LT O N C Y R
Dalton
Cyr, our newest teen
national ambassador, is an
award-winning singer, songwriter,
musician and recording artist from
Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Dalton
has toured the East Coast, Midwest
and South. His debut 11-song
album, “I’ll Be There” was entirely
written or co-written by Cyr, and
songs for his second album,
co-written by Cyr, were recorded
with multi-platinum producer
Paul Fox (10,000 Maniacs,
REM, Ziggy Marley, Phish) and an all-star cast of musicians
including drummer Josh Freese (Sting, Guns-n-Roses, Dixie Chicks).
Handpicked by international talent scouts, he was named one of the
world’s most promising songwriters. A high-energy performer who
instantly captivates audiences with his powerful guitar and intense vocal
delivery, his original music uniquely merges pop and rock with infectious
hooks, and immediately grabs people’s attention, getting them out of
their seats. He has appeared on NBC, ABC, & FOX TV, NPR Radio and
multiple radio programs as well as other news outlets.
The Dream Factory national board member Laura Walitsky
approached Dalton about becoming a Dream Factory national
ambassador while he was in New York during his East Coast tour this
summer. She says, “As a teenager who is overcoming obstacles to beat
the odds and make his dreams come true, we believe Dalton has a
perspective that will enable him to relate to sick children who face
challenges every day and persevere. We are seeking respected,
influential, members of our society to help promote our organization
and demonstrate to these kids that they can dream big and that dreams
can come true. We believe Dalton fits that bill.”
Dalton finds his enthusiasm for assisting The Dream Factory
through his volunteer performances at Wolfson Children's Hospital in his
hometown of Jacksonville Beach. He says, “I’ve met kids who work so
hard just to survive. As a national ambassador, I hope to help make
more dreams come true and inspire people to start Dream Factory
chapters when there isn’t one in their city, or join in helping existing
chapters.”
Dalton has already shown he is an excellent spokesperson and
ambassador, appearing on several radio programs and local television
stations to promote The Dream Factory. He is also scheduled to perform
at least three concerts in Rochester, New York; Syracuse, New York; and
Portland, Maine to benefit our charity.
www.facebook.com/daltoncyrofficialfanpage
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M E L A N I E V A L E : F R O M D R E A M FA M I LY T O D R E A M M A K E R S
“A
lot of days it’s
the reason you
emotional speaker who is never short on words, Melanie Vale can talk for
even get up and go
hours about her eleven-year-old son, Tagen, and the dream he was granted by
because you know
The Dream Factory of San Antonio in 2009.
there are other kids out
She can explain in explicit detail the day her family was told they would be
there who you can
granted a dream. She can go on and on about their “amazing” experience of being
change as much as
involved in mAAgic Flight, when her family of five left for Give Kids the World in
it changes
Orlando, FL, on the same day Tagen turned seven years old. She can talk about how she
you.”
was surprised when her son, who had never run before or since, jumped out of his stroller
An
and ran into Mickey Mouse’s arms at the first sight of his favorite Disney character. And, more
importantly, Melanie can talk about how her family has not been the same since. But what makes
Melanie’s story even more unique is the fact that she can also speak from the other side of
The Dream Factory as well – from the eyes of a volunteer who makes these dreams come true. Within
five years, Melanie went from a dream family, to a volunteer for the San Antonio Chapter, then
secretary and finally area coordinator – the top position within each chapter that is often referred to as
the president.
“Our dream happened back in 2009 and everyone in my entire family can tell you so many
wonderful memories from that vacation, how much it changed our lives,” Melanie said. “When we got
blessed like that, it changed us as a family and we wanted to do whatever we could to give back.”
Following the trip, the Vales went to a Christmas party put on by the San Antonio Chapter for
the dream families. It was then that Melanie said they first started to ask how they could help. From
that point on, they started attending meetings and were involved in different events. Eventually, both
Melanie and her husband, Rodney, were voted in as board members – Melanie as the secretary and
Rodney as the treasurer, a position he still holds. Melanie was
voted the new area coordinator of the San Antonio Chapter in
September 2013. She attended her first national convention
that month in Kansas City, and her chapter will host the
next one.
From the mother of a dream child to the top
position within the chapter, Melanie wants to keep the
momentum going while never forgetting what got her
started in the first place.
“So many people think that it’s just about
getting a trip to Disney, but it’s really not – it’s about
your entire life changing. Some people take it for just
that trip, but if you allow it to, it grows in your heart
and becomes a part of your everyday life. A lot of
days it’s the reason you even get up and go because
you know there are other kids out there who you
can change as much as it changes you.”
Left to Right: Melanie Vale, Tagen, Kaylynn, Tali and Rodney
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2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2 0 1 2 – 2 0 1 3 F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S
OF ACTIVITIES
The
Dream Factory, Inc. is governed by a board of directors that consists of one representative from each of
our chapters. In addition, there is a 10-member National Executive Committee of the board that oversees our
national headquarters.
Front Row Seated: Jeff Peak, Treasurer; Janice Harris, President
Back Row Standing: Daniel Forrest; Tim Bach; Francine Chussler;
Virginia Avery; Laura Walitsky, Secretary
EXPENSES
FY 2013
Support
Contributions
Special Events
Donations In-Kind
FY 2012
$784,465
744,287
709,618
$1,082,003
633,559
620,786
$2,238,370
$2,336,378
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
To t a l S u p p o r t
Janice Harris, President
Michael Whitworth, Vice President
Laura Walitsky, Secretary
Jeff Peak, Treasurer
Virginia Avery, Chapter Representative
Francine Chussler, Chapter
Representative
Daniel Forrest, Chapter Representative
Tim Bach, Member-at-Large
Richard Cianciotto, Member-at-Large
Sarah Schiltz, Member-at-Large
Other Revenue
Investment Income
Gain (loss) on Investments
Other Income
$23,472
72,395
28,938
$
31,004
47,561
35,553
To t a l O t h e r R e v e n u e
124,805
$
114,118
MEMBERS
Cindy Klinge, Arizona Chapter
Mary Kay LaLonde, Central New York Chapter
Cathryn Seaburn, Georgia Chapter
Jamie Buss, Rochester Chapter
Cheryl Jackson, Central Illinois Chapter
Tracy Pierce, Syracuse Chapter
Tonya Gaines, Bowling Green Chapter
Jason Whaley, Central North Carolina Chapter
Cindy Fleming, Hopkinsville Chapter
Allison Clary, North Carolina Chapter
Mike McKenzie, Lexington Chapter
Charlene Watson, Sanford Chapter
Amy Brewer, Louisville Chapter
Jamie Cooper, Northeast Ohio Chapter
Debbie Adams, Paducah Chapter
Randy Mack, Southern Ohio Chapter
Audrey Pierce, Louisiana Chapter
Gail Rengel, Oregon Chapter
Christine Chapin, Maine – Portland Chapter
Jereme Miner, Clarksville Chapter
Tracie Avery-Pardoe, Maine – York Chapter
Gayla Lane, Dyersburg Chapter
Amy Young, Merrimack Valley Chapter
Vicki Damron, Memphis Chapter
Helen Golden, Audrain County Chapter
Mary Page, Fort Worth Chapter
Myra Stewart, Greater Kansas City Chapter
Paul Hunnicutt, San Antonio Chapter
Andrew Fruits, Central Missouri Chapter
Kelly Ledward, Utah Chapter
$
To t a l S u p p o r t a n d R e v e n u e $ 2 , 3 6 3 , 1 7 5
$2,450,466
EXPENSES
Program Services
$2,166,183
Supporting Services
Fu n d r a i s i n g
100,288
General and Administrative
92,654
$1,851,402
To t a l E x p e n s e s
$2,359,125
$2,058,492
B e g i n n i n g o f Ye a r
E n d o f Ye a r
$3,897,494
3,901,544
$3,505,520
$3,897,494
Change in Net Assets
$
$
77,765
129,325
4,050
4%
4%
EXPENSES BY
C L A S S I F I C AT I O N
Program Services
Linda Johnson, Sedalia Chapter
Bene Messmer, St. Louis Chapter
Judy Williams, New Hampshire Chapter
Pat Hahn, Jersey Shore Chapter
David Huber, Brooklyn Chapter
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1. Increase revenue and program services
through a diverse resource development
program
• Established The Dream Factory
Foundation, Inc. for major gifts
• Developed two national fundraisers, with
first one commencing in 2014
• Provided training to chapters for grant
writing
2. Grow and maintain effective marketing
and public relations programs
• Maintained 4-star rating with
Charity Navigator
• Enrolled one new national ambassador –
Dalton Cyr – an up-and-coming young
musical/vocalist talent
• Developed marketing packet and
distributed to all chapters
General and
Administrative
Anne Bunger
National Director, Chief Executive Officer
Michele P. Finn
Development Director
Tommie Kendall
Program Services Director
Special Events
Ellen Wilson
Administrative Services Director
Donations In-Kind
Contributions
391,974
3. Maintain and efficiently utilize information
technology enablers
• Created new national and chapter
websites
• Determined initial chapter utilization rate
of Facebook – 50%
• Determined initial organization-wide Likes
of all Facebook pages of 9,700 to
measure future growth
92%
Fundraising
5%
SOURCES OF
SUPPORT
S TA F F
2013 Key Accomplishments
NET ASSETS
Carole Olivarri, Lake of the Ozarks Chapter
Rita Hook, Northwest Missouri Chapter
S T R AT E G I C P L A N 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 5
33%
30%
4. Maintain a high level of organizational
effectiveness
• Increased program funding for dreams
by 17%
• Increased compliance rate for chapter
monthly reporting to national
headquarters from 76% to 88%
• Developed succession plan for key
national position
32%
Other Revenue
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS
$100,000+
HOW YOU CAN HELP
MAKE DREAMS
COME TRUE
Referrals - If you know of a child
who may be eligible to have a dream
come true, contact your local
chapter or our national headquarters
by visiting www.dreamfactoryinc.org.
Volunteers - Whatever your talent or
interest may be, from fundraising or
administration to working directly
with the children and everything
in-between, we can find a place
where your efforts will put a smile
on a child's face.
In-Kind Donations - The Dream
Factory accepts gifts of all kinds to
make dreams come true. They are
used to hold special events. If you
can locate gifts, you can help
provide an unforgettable experience
for a seriously ill child.
Monetary Support - The Dream
Factory is proud of the fact that with
every dollar raised, more than 80
cents is dedicated to the direct cost
of granting dreams and 90% of
money raised locally stays within
that community to grant dreams to
local children. Your contributions,
bequests and memorial gifts are
greatly needed and sincerely
appreciated.
Corporate Sponsorship - The Dream
Factory offers a wide array of
partnership opportunities for
businesses and corporations.
Please contact The Dream Factory
for further information.
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Give Kids the World Village
$25,000-$99,999
American Airlines
Boulevard of Dreams - Kansas City, MO
Carter Energy
Cyr Foundation
Kelly’s Clown - Osage Beach, MO
NFL Alumni Association
S. M. Wilson & Company
Traffic Jam Lounge - St. Charles, MO
“Red” Polston Memorial Golf Classic
Louisville, KY
$10,000-$24,999
Anne Kriescher Charitable Foundation
Atlantis Bahamas Resort
BP Products North American
Bill and June Beaver
Terry & Diane Carter
Adam and Amy Fauss
Ferrellgas
Full Moon Productions
Glenn's Commercial Service
Jared Coones Pumpkin Run
Larry and Angela Jost
Nathan & Abby Long
Pin Striping - Kansas City, MO
Diane Miller
Myrtis Freyer Living Trust
RJW Enterprise/Jason Manufacturing
Royals Charities
Topsy’s
Randy Zeller Estate
Something mAAgic Foundation
Tech Soup
Veterans United Home Loans
Walmart Foundation
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Jim & Deborah Ball
Richard Barbella
Bradford Renaissance Portraits, Co.
Brock Bukowsky
Coil Construction
Collierville Ski Club - Memphis, TN
Columbia Performing Arts Centre
David Duff
Emery Sapp and Sons
Family Financial Foundation
Fraternal Order of Police - Memphis, TN
Greek Week - University of Missouri
Harp Enterprises
Hart Associates
Hilliard Crews
Jersey Joe’s
Alex Kennedy
Kramer Portraits
Link Belt
Little Sisters of the Pearls and Rubies
Marshall Charitable Foundation
Missouri State Aerie FOE
Morgan Family Foundation
Olive Branch Ladies Golf Association
Osage Beach HyVee Grocery
Paul Ogle Foundation
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Rae House - Lexington, KY
Rice Family Fund
Dorothy Smith Estate
P. J. Smith
Socket Internet Service
Staley High School - Kansas City, MO
Stephens Instruments
TRK Enterprises
Tiger Pediatrics, LLC
Toyota South
Traffic Builders, Inc.
Tyler Technologies
US Bank
University of Kentucky
University of Missouri Greek Week
Vartabedien Family Foundation
$1,500-$4,999
ATS Construction
Active Living Chiropractic
Ageatia Technology Consultancy
Services
The Allen Company
Alliance Limo of San Antonio
Anonymous
Answer One, Inc.
Arvest Bank
Bank of America
Bartlett Volunteer Fireman’s Association
Bluegrass Hospitality Management
Bluegrass Land Title
Boone County National Bank
Donnie Brewer
Brick Knights of Columbus
Brant Bukowsky
Triston Brownfield
Capel Rugs
Phil Castagno
Casellas
Caterpillar, Inc.
Richard & Nancy Cianciotto
Clark Distribution
Climate Control
Cornerstone Marketing
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Jeff Cuyler
DaRae Marcum - Lexington, KY
Don Jacobs Charitable Foundation
Dubois
The Douglas & Gloria
Rumberger Foundation
Dunbar Volleyball Tourney 2013
Eagles Lodge, Ladies Auxiliary
St. Joseph, MO
Dr. David Edwards
Eilan Hotel - San Antonio, TX
Embry’s
Emerald Funding
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
ExxonMobil Foundation Matching Gifts
Fandomfest - Louisville, KY
Fifth Third Bank
Funeral Auto - Louisville, KY
Garcia Empire, LLC
Give with Liberty Employees
Sons of AMVets/Daniel Boone Sq.
Greenville Hilton
Louisville, KY
Clyde O. Griffin Family
Spano Family Foundation
Guardian Security
Swanton Foundation
Harp Enterprises
Schwartz Insurance Group
Haven’s Candies
Southern Wine & Spirits
Hilton Garden Inn - Portland, ME
TempurPedic
Thomas Hinkle
Thoroughbred Traditions, Inc.
IMCG
Time Warner Cable
IREM - KC Chapter #15
Trane, Inc.
Impressions Magazine
United Credit Union
Incredible Pizza
Unity Village, MO
Invesco, Ltd.
Thomas VanBuren
Jaco-Bryant Printing
Vespa Lexington
R. A. Jeffreys
Via Media
KEMI Host Fund
WITN-TV
Kentucky Colonels
Lee & Audrey Wallace
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation
Watercolors High Fashion
Kentucky Utilities
Westin Hotels
La Quinta Inns & Suites
Xerox Corporation
William & Nancy Laurie
The Zoeller Company
Mr. E’s Music - Fort Worth, TX
Zombie Run - Louisville, KY
Marc Gillespie/Forge Racing Team
Merrill Lynch
Missouri Electric, Inc.
MoneyWatch Advisors
Mooseriders
Morgan Stanley Wealth
Management
Mud Island River Park
Dan Meyers
ORI
Opa Foundation
Osage Express, Inc.
PNC Bank
partybus.com
People Plus, Inc.
Vernell Phillips
Portland Trail Blazers
Larry Jost, second from left, who played
Ramada Inn - Ithica, NY
golf for the very first time, won a
William K. Reffert
$10,000 hole-in-one prize from the
Russell Capital Management
S. M. Wilson Swinging Fore Dreams
Golf Tournament which he donated back
SWS Charitable Foundation
to The Dream Factory of St. Louis.
St. Louis Rams
Six Flags of St. Louis
Raymond & Susan Smith
“People don’t know how much you know ’til they know how much you care.”
- John C. Maxwell
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