Love Notes Fall 2012 | volume 28

Latest News & Events A Publication of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Tampa Bay, Inc. Inspiring family stories

Love Notes • Fall 2012 1 2012 RMHC Board of Trustees Officers Edward Ameen, Chairman Ana Wallrapp, President John Iwanicki, Vice-President Claudia Straw, Treasurer Diane Keane, Secretary Dan Honegger, Immediate Past President

Members Pam Barber Message from the William Cassidy Kristy Chase-Tozer Executive Director Tina Dyakon Steve Eaves Brian Ford This year marks another milestone anniversary in our Chris Frost Ronald McDonald House program, the 20th anniversary of Steve Griggs the Tampa House. Since opening the doors in 1982, this Jeff Harring House has cared for 6,000 families whose children received Stacy Howell treatment at Tampa General, St. Joseph’s Children’s and Harry Hutt Shriners hospitals. 300 families stay at Tampa’s House George Meyer annually, greeted each day by one of the 100 volunteers Dan Paone Bonnie Patchen who give of their time to make this program possible. Tom Powers Richard Reeves We can never say enough about our volunteers. Last year, 341 volunteers greeted Bob Sanders families at our four Houses, facilitated registrations, helped with laundry and cleaning Don Schreyer chores, administrative duties, toy sorting, shopping, decorating, etc. With only a small Julie S. Stapf core staff of 21 for all four Houses & administration, we would not be able to operate Tom Waters 80 bedrooms at our Ronald McDonald Houses and care for the needs of our families Susan Wendt without them. Many special event volunteers help us raise the much-needed dollars Jill Wolf to operate, as well as hundreds of community groups and individuals who ensure our Janice L. Davis Executive Director & CEO families have hot, nutritious meals and all the necessities required to make their stay Donna Young as comfortable as possible. A large dog therapy program, arts and crafts and teen House Director & COO volunteers all contribute to the success of our House program. We strive to work hard to make this House a HOME for our families. Staff Administration And like all homes, we must do all that we can to ensure financial stability to Joo Hooi Albritton, Donor Relations Mgr. support our programs, which not only include the Houses, but our scholarship program Alison Barrick, Mktg/Comm. Manager and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. As we near the end of 2012, we salute all those Grace Inman, Events Coordinator who have helped us throughout the years. We invite you to join us at our Tampa House Lauren Sawyer, P/T Events Assistant St. Pete East birthday bash so that we can personally thank each of you for your support. Lynn Lippincott, Family Coordinator Sue Corder, Information Specialist Fondly, Joan Gould, Operations Assistant Michele Langfitt, Operations Assistant Cindy Lewis, PT Operations Assistant Kathy Papadopoulos, Operations Assistant Rebecca Saglibene, Evening Manager Janice L. Davis St. Pete West Executive Director & CEO Ann Seidenstricker, House Manager Lise Fields, Volunteer Coordinator Carla Sibilia, Operations Assistant St. Pete Central In this issue Melanie Trubey, House Manager Tampa Birthday Charity Golf Classic Kensie Yarbrough, Evening Manager Jil Milley, Operations Assistant Finding Hope: Cameron’s Story Storybook Ball Recap Tampa House Upcoming Events Music Inspires Teen Betsy Wilkinson, House Manager Maggie Somerville, Program Assistant Around the Houses Donor Listings Yadira Lizardi, Operations Assistant Love Notes is published twice per year for families EDITOR’S NOTE: and friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of We are saddened by the news that Callie Anderson, who Tampa Bay. Comments may be directed to: Ronald was featured in our last newsletter, lost her battle with McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, 28 Columbia cancer in early July. Callie’s spirit and joy of life touched Drive, Tampa, FL 33606, (813) 258-6430 many hearts throughout the RMH family. Our hearts go out www.rmhctampabay.com not only to the Andersons but to the other RMH families Template design by Pamela Raper who have lost children this year. Writing & production Alison Barrick We’re having a party! Come celebrate with us

The Tampa House is celebrating 20 years of providing a home-away-from-home for thousands of families. There have been many memorable moments for the staff and volunteers of this House. The families who stayed each felt the warmth and comfort of having a safe and peaceful refuge while their child was treated in Tampa General, St. Joseph’s Children’s and Shriners hospitals. Many of those preemie babies born in the early days are almost adults. Other children now have families of their own and tell the story of how RMH was able to help their family. Some now volunteer, have fundraisers, or give back to RMH in their own way. We are privileged to be called home for so many families.

We hope you will join us for our anniversary celebration featuring Ronald McDonald, games and Happy Meals for the kids, a cupcake contest, photo booth and much more. If you have some time to drop in, we would love to see you!

Saturday, November 3rd 11am - 2pm Ronald McDonald House 35 Columbia Drive Tampa, FL 33606

Love Notes • Fall 2012 3 What many people may not know is that for over three decades, RMH has given tremendous support to families of sick children throughout the world. RMH reaches out to people when they are most vulnerable. For me, being able to be a small part of the RMH effort is a privilege.

Charles Marco Fortunato’s Italian Market St. Petersburg, FL

Charles Marco of Fortunato’s Italian Market on Central Avenue in St. Pete faithfully delivers pizzas to RMH Central every Tuesday night. We know the families love those fabulous pizzas!

Floyd & Kathleen Smoak LOVE to make children smile. They bring many handmade toys to our St. Pete families and even have extras with them on the road in case they come across a child in need of a smile!

This group came for Deloitte Impact Day, as part of an international one day campaign to make a difference in their community. Spearheaded by Board of Trustees member Dan Paone, they did I would like to thank the all the family chores and made lunch at the Houses. We know the Ronald McDonald East families loved having Deloitte there for the day! house for everything they did for our family while we were there. Sadly my daughter has to go back to All Children’s next month but we know that we will receive a warm welcome when we go to the house and feel right at home (again)! The volunteers are truly special people who rock! Around the Houses - Melissa

4 Love Notes • FallSpring 2012 2012 IN THEIR OWN WORDS These are excerpts from family posts on our Facebook page or comments sent to us. Please join us Yesterday was the 5 year mark of losing my on Facebook and share your sweet Helen. I just wanted to thank you all experience by posting on again for this wonderful place that allowed me our wall at www.facebook. to be with my sweet child for 4 and half months. com/rmhctampabay or send an email to abarrick@ You not only gave us a roof over our heads but rmhctampabay.com. you blessed us so much during our stay there. Praying for all the families there right now and all the ones that have passed through. God sure has a lot of blessings ahead for all you wonderful people there at the Ronald McDonald house in Tampa Bay. Thanks again as you will never know how much of a blessing you all are. - Jessica

Anne Casey Strakal & John “Gunner” at the 3rd Annual Casey’s Pub (St. Pete) Irish Open Golf Tournament to benefit RMH. This tiny pub has already raised $8,500 with their

events. Way to go guys!

MetLife presents RMH with a check for $24,000 from their 2012 Golf Tournament. To date, MetLife has donated $137,000 & provided many volunteers for our events. We love our MetLife folks and are thankful for their friendship. Top L-R: John Hrenko, Janice Davis (RMH), John Iwanicki. Bottom L-R: Kathy Marx, Mike Powers, Greg Caraynoff, Andrea Nole.

Jacob Mruk collected donations instead of gifts for his 7th birthday. Kids helping kids, gotta love it!

Ronald McDonald Houses across the state sent representatives for a jointthis conference summer. on house operations Love Notes • Fall 2012 5 63 Love Notes • Fall 20122011 Families First

Finding Hope Teen Fights Back From Unknown Illness

In the back of every parent’s mind is the fear that Cameron’s major organs began to fail. something might happen to their child. We teach them to JP and Jennifer did not know where to turn. They had avoid dangerous situations, provide vitamins, helmets, postponed telling Cameron’s siblings of the crisis until education and try to predict all their needs. But we can they could give them some good news. Now it was time be helpless with invisible enemies like viruses, just like to grieve and pray together. By the fourth day, Cameron’s the virus that nearly killed 11-year old Cameron Hester organs had improved marginally, giving the family hope (now 13). that their prayers had been answered. In April 2011, Cameron and his twin brother Tyler His older sister Lauren, twin brother Tyler, and were taking antibiotics because they had multiple mosquito bites. Tyler began having night fevers, and then two weeks later, Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain caused by a virus. Cameron had the same symptoms. On April 29th, Cameron had a seizure while at his Symptoms include fever or severe headache, confusion, seizures, drowsiness dad’s house. Paramedics transported him to and fatigue. Many cases go unnoticed, appearing to be a mild flu. Severe Helen Ellis Hospital in Tarpon Springs, where cases, while relatively rare, can be life-threatening. Cameron was awake but unresponsive. His seizures continued and he was put on life support while his frantic parents, Hugh Hester (father), Jennifer Plouffe’ (mother), and JP Plouffe’ younger brother Ethan set up a blog to keep family and (stepfather) waited anxiously nearby. Professionals from friends updated. They posted the following: “Cameron All Children’s Hospital (ACH) came to evaluate Cameron seems like he is out to prove the doctors wrong at every and decided that once he was stabilized, they would turn. His organs have stabilized and there have been move him to ACH. no further failures. We are ecstatic to have two days of “No one could have predicted that Cameron was relatively stable conditions.” At this point, the doctors going to have emergency brain surgery three hours after still believed that Cameron had contracted encephalitis, arriving at the hospital,” comments Jennifer. The doctors and once again, their prognosis was grim. were about to perform a spinal tap to check for spinal Jennifer and JP took turns staying with Cameron as meningitis when his heart rate and blood pressure they anxiously waited for the day when he would wake up spiked. An emergency CT scan showed that Cameron’s from his medically induced coma. Staying at RMH Central brain had swelled to a fatal point. It was pushing against inside ACH made this possible. Both parents were all parts of his skull, and was herniating out the bottom shell-shocked, finding themselves in this inconceivable of his skull into his spinal column. This was killing him. situation dealing with a critically-ill child. Like many of They rushed him into emergency surgery to remove our families, they worried about their other children, their the front half of his skull to allow room for his brain to jobs, and all the other issues parents must deal with. swell. The doctor told Cameron’s parents he only had a Thankfully, they did not have to worry about a place to 10% chance of surviving the surgery, but that he would stay. Jennifer says that she found it therapeutic to do have died if they had done the spinal tap. The doctor’s her daily chores at RMH, as they helped take her mind prognosis was dire; he felt that Cameron had a very slim off her troubles. chance of living through the night. Although the surgery Finally, the doctors took Cameron off the medication to remove his skull was somewhat successful, all of that kept him in a coma and they waited for him to wake

Love Notes • Fall 2012 7 up. Some patients wake up within a few days while others take a would take time and hard work to overcome the hurdles he faced in few weeks. With his birthday coming close, his twin brother sat by returning to a normal life.” his side holding his hand and told him, “Cameron, the only thing I Cameron currently wears a helmet to protect his exposed brain. want for our birthday this year is for you to wake up.” The following His skull was replaced June 6, 2011 after his original illness, but day, Tyler’s birthday wish came true. Cameron moved his right arm the bone did not survive and was removed on January 23, 2012. He and hand while Tyler was at his bedside. Just past the two week is scheduled for a surgical implant of a prosthetic skull in December mark, Cameron awoke from his coma. Hugh, JP and Jennifer were of this year, and will wear his helmet until that time. Throughout optimistic given the hurdles their child had already overcome. his entire illness, Jennifer remarks, “Cameron’s attitude has been From that day forward, Cameron amazing! While he still struggles with began to improve. He was diagnosed with short term memory loss and not being cardiomyopathy which could have been “Cameron is my inspiration. He’s the able to play on his soccer team with genetic. Thankfully, testing revealed that his reason I believe anything is possible.” his twin brother, his progress has been twin brother Tyler does not have the condition, excellent, considering the fact that we so doctors surmised that the mysterious almost lost him.” virus that almost killed him had damaged his Cameron started the 8th grade a heart. Cameron was also diagnosed with pancreatitis, which made couple of weeks ago and is back in school full time. Although he it difficult for his increasingly thin body to gain weight because of has day to day struggles, he is very determined to stay on track with his limited diet. Family members were constantly present with him his twin brother Tyler. He daydreams that one day he’ll be back on to keep his spirits up. Cameron’s siblings Lauren, Tyler and Ethan the soccer field, on the same team and at the same time as Tyler. stayed with JP, their mom or their dad at the Ronald McDonald During the family’s stay at RMH, they especially enjoyed the House for a month. Jennifer commented, “Having RMH so close meals made by community groups and volunteers. When asked was incredibly helpful and gave the kids a place that felt somewhat what RMH means to them, “wonderful” is the word that comes normal away from the hospital.” to mind. Cameron is very fortunate to have a very strong family In early June, neurosurgeon Dr. Gerald Tuite decided to operate support system to help him through this difficult time. His sister to replace the missing portion of Cameron’s skull before moving Lauren posted this June 7, 2011 comment on Facebook, “On Friday, him to Tampa General Hospital (TGH) for rehabilitation. Each day of April 29, 2011, doctors told my mother repeatedly that my little rehab brought new trials and triumphs with steady improvement. He brother was going to die at any moment that night. Today he nearly had to relearn almost everything - breathing, eating, talking, writing, stood up on his own. Cameron is my inspiration. He’s the reason I reading and walking. Cameron was out to prove that he could meet believe anything is possible.” and exceed each milestone set for him. When he eventually returned home in early summer, he was using a wheelchair and walker to get around. His mom says that, “After a few days, he refused to use the wheelchair, and within two weeks, he began walking without his walker.” A hospital home-bound team would come to his home twice a week for school (Cameron was in 7th grade now). Cameron would have nine hours of physical, occupational and speech therapies weekly, and an additional nine hours of “homework” per week. It

8 Love Notes • Fall 2012 Fishing for Hearts Inshore Photo Release Tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House & Athletes for Hearts October 12, 2012 Honorary Chairman - Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay Rays

Please join us for a fantastic day of fishing to help sick EVENT SCHEDULE kids and their families. This is the tournament you don’t want to miss! f riday, october 12 7:30-8:30 am Boats launch from Loggerhead Marina & Club in Registration & breakfast St. Petersburg (beside the Skyway Bridge). Anglers are treated to a delicious breakfast provided by 9:00 am TradeWinds Island Resorts, have their pick of a wide Boats depart selection of Maui Jim sunglasses, a custom fishing shirt and goody bag. The chefs at TradeWinds prepare 3:00 pm boxed lunches and adult beverages for the boats so Photo weigh-in, entertainment, you won’t get hungry while you’re out catching the raffles & awards party winning trout, snook or redfish.

Once all the anglers return at 3:00 pm for the weigh- in, a party awaits with another delicious feast and beverages while the results are calculated.

The first and second place anglers in each category (snook, redfish, trout) each receive a framed, limited edition, signed & numbered print by renowned marine artist Thomas Krause.

Love Notes • Fall 2012 9 The Fred Scarcelli, Jr./RMH Charity Golf Classic 2012

Our golf classic has become a legend Mark your calendar for November EVENT SCHEDULE among McDonald’s owner/operators, 16 & 17th at the Innisbrook Resort vendors and friends of RMHC. Each & Golf Club. If you haven’t already Fr iday, November 16 year, a sellout crowd arrives at the received your brochure, please The Kinzel Scramble beautiful Innisbrook Resort & Golf let us know or visit our website at 10:30 am Registration & Lunch Club in Palm Harbor for two enjoyable www.rmhctampabay.com. 12:30 pm Scramble Start days of golf while meeting up with old 6:00 pm Cocktails friends and acquaintances. 6:30 pm Awards Dinner & Auction 7:30 pm Casino Night

This year we have renamed the S aturday, November 17 tournament in honor of our dear The Casper Challenge friend Fred Scarcelli, Jr. who passed (Sponsors Only) away earlier this year. Fred loved to 7:00 am Breakfast golf, and got this tournament’s only 8:15 am Shotgun Start hole-in-one in 2007. Fred founded this 1:30 pm VIP Luncheon tournament 24 years ago and never missed attending. Annually, he chaired the McDonald’s vendor sponsorships for the event, and is highly regarded by all who knew him. Fred Scarcelli, Jr. (center) with his golfing 10 Love Notes • Fall 2012 buddies. Charity Events & Fundraisers

Red Shoe Council COINSTAR Step up for Kids RMHC is now a partner charity in Coinstar’s Coins that Count Join our young professionals who fundraise for RMH with program. You can now collect coins events like the Beach Volleyball Tournament (below) happy with your family and friends, take hours, pub crawls and other engaging activities. your collection to the big green Please contact Grace Inman at (813) 258-6430, ext. 5 or machines in your local grocery store, email her at [email protected] for more details or and watch your pennies, nickels visit our website to check out the upcoming Trek Through Tampa and dimes, add up to a significant Bay series. donation to your local Ronald McDonald House.

Coin by coin, box by box, you are helping children and families in your own community. Thank you for collecting for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA’S suncoast classic RUN FOR KIDS

Walk, run, jog or stroll through downtown St. Pete on Saturday, March 2nd to help raise funds for RMH! Our favorite event is back, in a new location at Fit2Run, 256 2nd St. North, St. Petersburg. Bring the kids and the strollers, everyone is welcome to participate in this family-friendly event. Join us for some exercise to help our families and have a great time! There will be food, music, entertainment and activities for the little ones. The certified 10k will start promptly at 8:00am, followed by the USATF-certified 5k at 8:15am, the Pelican Mile at 9:00am, and the Kids Fun Run at 9:30am. Now is the time to set up your fundraising page to collect pledges. Take advantage of early registration discounts and register today at www.runforkids.com. All proceeds benefit RMH. Calendar 0f Events october 12 fishing for hearts November 16-17 fred scarcelli, jr./ rmh Charity Golf Classic october 17 red shoe council’s Trek Through tampa bay: Tampa Museum of art december 3 holiday open house, st. pete

october 18 painting with a twist march 2 suncoast classic run for kids St. Pete & Tampa locations May 18 Storybook Ball, “MADELINE” November 3 tampa rmh 20th anniversary party Please visit our website www.rmhctampabay.com for more November 10-20 GIVE A HAND - McDONALD’S restaurants information on all events.

Love Notes • Fall 2012 11 The Cat in the Hat Storybook Ball 2012 presented by

Each year our Storybook Ball grows in popularity; almost 700 guests attended this year’s gala - a record turnout!

The Cat in the Hat proved to be a popular theme with our guests, as they enjoyed all the themed surprises and entertainment. Busch Gardens brought an unusual assortment of critters to entertain guests, while performers appearing as Thing 1 and Thing 2 sprung into break dancing at dinner.

Award of Excellence recipient Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning was excited to be chosen for this prestigious award and gave a heartfelt acceptance speech. He shared his $50,000 community grant with the Tampa Police Athletic League for their summer program, and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa for their Child Life Center.

Steve and Julie Weintraub of Gold & Diamond Source provided spectacular jewels for the live auction and Vickii & Victor Walters of Gold Productions set the tone with amazing decor. A special thank you to our Coast Guard volunteers who gave up an entire day to help set up the venue. A full page ad donated by the Tampa Bay Times appeared in Sunday’s paper after the event put an impressive finishing touch to the event.

Be sure to mark your calendars for May 18, 2013 - Madeline at A La Carte Event Pavilion.

12 Love Notes • Fall 2012 Thank you sponsors!

The Cat in the Hat Presenting Sponsor - Walgreens

Fish in a Dish Sponsors Bump! Thump! Sponsors All Children’s Hospital Caspers Company MetLife Tampa Bay Buccaneers St. Joseph’s Children’s TSE Industries, Inc./ Hospital of Tampa The Klingel Family Foundation Tampa General Hospital Tricks ‘n Kicks Sponsors Aaron’s MetLife Avantair Raymond James & Associates Carlton Fields Tampa Bay Rays Coldwell Banker CARES Tampa Bay Times Fifth Third Bank Turano Florida Bun Lightning Foundation WWWayne, Inc.

Topsy Turvy Sponsors All Children’s Hospital The Madeira Group at Morgan Stanley Edward & Sylvia Ameen Smith Barney BankUnited Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. Besnard & Associates Insurance Martin-Brower Company Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, McDonald’s USA Bolin & Willers, P.A. MOR Cassidy & Company/Autography Munyan/Daniels Restoration Celestar Corporation Northern Trust Dairy-Mix, Inc. (2) Dr.Yi-Hwa Sung Outerbridge, M.D. & Deloitte Felix Cannella, Jr. Dr Pepper Snapple Group Payless Equipment & Wendt Productions eMDee Technology, Inc. Pediatric Services of Florida First Advocates Progress Energy Special Sponsors FKQ Advertising & Marketing Raymond James & Associates A La Carte Event Pavilion Florida McOpCo RBC Wealth Management Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Foelgner, Ronz & Straw, P.A. Bernard & Siri Rock Caspers Company Frost Management Co. Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Gold & Diamond Source GEICO Suncoast for Kids Foundation Gold Productions Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Jolly Superior Mechanical Systems Roberts Printing Larry S. Hyman CPA and Associates VF Licensed Sports Group Tampa Bay Times Brad & Tifnie Klingel Wells Fargo Bank Walgreens The Zomermaand Family Love Notes • Fall 2012 13 Please check our website for updated lists. How you can help www.rmhctampabay.com

HOUSE NEEDS MEALS FOR OUR TIRED FAMILIES Chicken, beef, ham, hamburgers, hot dogs Create a casserole, cook on our grills, fix tacos or pizzas— Breakfast and lunch meats any nutritious cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner is Butter/margarine, cream cheese, sliced & appreciated! RMH volunteers can set up and serve your shredded cheese, parmesan cheese meal, or you can prepare and serve the meal yourself Vegetable oil, salad dressings, mayo and “break bread” with our families after your “chef” Sugar, sugar substitute, coffee creamer work. Arrange with a restaurant to deliver a meal, pizza or Individually wrapped snacks: chips, cookies, sub sandwiches. Send a restaurant or grocery store gift crackers, puddings, Jell-O, fruit juice certificate. Please note that recent changes to our policies Cereal, Pop Tarts, instant grits, oatmeal require that meals must be prepared on-site or originate Instant tea, hot cocoa, Kool-Aid, lemonade from a licensed kitchen. Ketchup, pickles, relish Chips and crackers FRUIT & VEGGIES Microwavable meals Provide fresh fruit for a week with a donation of $60. This Instant pudding and Jell-O provides a quick & nutritious snack for busy families. Tuna & canned meats Chocolate syrup ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES Cake mix/icing Fund Arts and Crafts program supplies with a donation Canned beans (all kinds; no dried) of $50 to $100, or provide us with supplies for our kids’ Canned fruit, soup, diced tomatoes masterpieces. Tomato sauce and tomato paste Instant mashed potatoes SHARE A NIGHT PROGRAM Boxed mac & cheese Underwrite a family stay. Our actual costs are $65 per KITCHEN & CLEANING NEEDS night per family & any amount donated helps with these Stainless steel & plastic forks & spoons expenses. Dish detergent & dishwasher soap Paper plates (all sizes) and bowls HOLD A PANTRY DRIVE Toilet paper Collect canned goods, paper products, cleaning and Food service gloves other household supplies. We’ve got 80 bedrooms, 86 Ziploc freezer bags (all sizes) and foil bathrooms and five kitchens! Clorox Disinfectant Wipes Lysol Disinfectant Spray VOLUNTEER Clorox bleach and color-safe bleach All four Houses need volunteers for house shifts to Dryer fabric softener sheets support our “home-away-from-home.” Training is provided. Powdered and liquid laundry soap Scotch Brite scour pads with sponges Soft Scrub & liquid cleaners MISCELLANEOUS Twin Aerobed with electric pump Please call: Black permanent markers (all sizes) Lise Fields in St. Petersburg Maggie Somerville in Tampa Copy paper - white and colored (727) 767-8166 (813) 254-2398, ext. 317 Postage stamps All volunteer opportunities are listed at Masking tape and duct tape www.rmhctampabay.com/volunteers. Clock radios Port-a-crib sheets White pillowcases (standard) White towels (bath, hand, wash) Light bulbs (60 watt equivalent) Compact fluorescent bulbs (60 watt eq.) Xbox games Wii games (Tampa only) Manual can openers $10 gas cards Gift cards for Home Depot, Wal-Mart

14 Love Notes • Fall 2012 Families First

Music inspires teen Giving back to others through music

It’s not often that we have undergone six major surgeries the opportunity to interview a at All Children’s Hospital teenager who has been using while his family stayed at our Ronald McDonald House RMH. Martha reflected on this since he was an infant. When experience, “As parents, over Nathaniel Cornell and his the years we have experienced family recently returned to a nurturing spirit and sense of RMH for another surgery, it community from our stays at seemed like the perfect time the St. Pete Houses.” to update his story. This time, Nathaniel had to endure instead of interviewing his numerous surgeries to correct parents, professional classical his condition. Eventually, he musicians Brad and Martha Nathaniel Cornell reached a point in middle Cornell, we were able to school when no further interview Nathaniel and hear surgeries were required, at his thoughts about his many visits to RMH. least as they related to Pfeiffer Syndrome. Finally, We first introduced Nathaniel as a kindergartner he could begin a “normal” life unhampered by in our spring 2000 issue of Love Notes. Nathaniel’s surgery, medical visits and recuperation. This gave passion for music was evident at an early age when Nathaniel the opportunity to do what he loved he gave a violin concert for the residents of Ronald most—concentrate on his music. He played with McDonald House. the state orchestra each year (his parents play with Nathaniel was born with Pfeiffer syndrome, a the Naples Philharmonic) and attended music genetic disorder characterized by the premature festivals. As high school progressed, Nathaniel fusion of certain skull bones. This prevents the realized that he wanted a career in music. skull from growing normally and affects the shape Before starting college, Nathaniel elected to of the head and face. His parents live in the Naples/ have jaw surgery to correct his bite and breathing Fort Myers area and were stunned to realize there issues that he has lived with since birth. This also were no pediatric surgeons nearby. Their newborn meant there would be one final stay at RMH. son was airlifted to All Children’s Hospital, where Nathaniel commented, “Once again, it was a his parents found refuge at the nearby Ronald comfortable, relaxing place to stay before a major McDonald House. By age three, Nathaniel had surgery the next day. The House has always given continued page 23

Love Notes • Fall 2012 15 Friends Helping Friends

The Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit-organization that provides a “home-away-from-home” for families whose children are undergoing medical treatment at bay-area hospitals. The House relies on the support of individuals and organizations in the community to provide services to families in need. We would like to acknowledge the following individuals and groups who have demonstrated their support in many ways. This list represents contributions received from August 1, 2011 through publication date. If we have erred or omitted anyone, we apologize.

corporations, organizations & AIG Matching Grants Program Full Gospel Bible Teaching Fellowship foundations Besnard & Associates Insurance Good Times Group, Caribbean Isles $76,000 Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation The GE Foundation RMHC Global for RMHCTB Scholarships Grant Emerson Connectivity Solutions Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Orient $45,000 The Florida Aquarium Road & Falkenburg Road Jail Facilities Dillard’s, Inc. Francis & Gertrude Levett Foundation Hunter Warfield GE Aviation Services Junior League of Tampa, Inc. $20,000 - $25,000 IBM Employee Services Center Lakeview Elementary School Coca-Cola North America Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Liberty Mutual Foundation Combined Federal Campaign Marathon Petroleum Co. Global Volunteer Lockey, Fox, Ledford & Glaum P.A. International Window Cleaning Association Award/Kevin Dorsey Lockheed Martin Volunteer Action Committee LEGOLAND Florida Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Loyal Order of Moose New Port Richey Lodge MetLife Golf Tournament PNC Bank 1747 Suncoast Classic Run For Kids PSCU Financial Services Marathon Petroleum Matching Gift & $15,000 - $19,999 Red Shoe Council Baseball Game Volunteer Incentive Program Southwest Airlines Fishing Tournament Red Shoe Council Pub Crawl Melvin S. Cutler Charitable Foundation Tampa Bay Times Sigma Delta Tau, Gamma Eta Chapter Michigan Assoc. of Retired School Personnel Travel Media Group Top Kat Enterprises, Inc. Tampa Area Chapter 18 $10,000 - $14,999 Willis of Florida, Inc. MissionFish 11th Annual Taylor Golf Tournament Wrigley Company Mitchell Elementary School Alpha Delta Pi, Epsilon Lambda Chapter $100 - $999 MOMS Club of New Tampa Hobbs Foundation ABI Companies, Inc. The Montessori House Day School Kimal Lumber Company Academy at the Lakes Morgan Stanley Roy M. Speer Foundation AccentHealth The Morris Foundation, Inc. ACE St. Petersburg New Port Richey Rotary Club $5,000 - $9,999 Painting with a Twist Action Donation Services ACH Guild ACH Guild Evening Branch Palm Harbor Newcomers Club FL Chapter Club Managers Assoc. of America Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program GEICO (St. Pete Central House Caring Heart) ACH Guild St. Petersburg Branch ACH Guild Pasco Branch Progress Energy Employees LifeLink Legacy Fund Progress Energy Foundation, Inc. Merchants Association of Florida, Inc. Alegria Montessori School Allstate Giving Campaign Reality Church Tampa, Inc. Ollie’s Wake-Skate-Skim in memory of Thomas Riviera United Methodist Church Gregory Hollfelder Alpha Delta Kappa Delta Rho Chapter Alpha Delta Pi Gamma Gamma Chapter RJI Enterprises RMH Recycling Partnership Sarasota County Law Enforcement Officers The Tampa Tribune American Auxiliary Town & Country Memorial Unit 152 Lodge #45 $3,000 - $4,999 American Express Workplace Giving Campaign Shore Acres Elementary PTA AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary – Dept. of Florida American Legion Auxiliary Frierson-Nichols Showmen’s Association Charities Corp. Connie Duglin Linen Rental Unit #8 St. Jude Cathedral School Doral Women’s Club Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching St. Pete Breakfast Optimist Club duPont Registry Tampa Bay Program State Dept. of Children & Families Employee Foresters Assurant Foundation Fund PGT Industries (honoring customers & BB&T Insurance Storr Office Environments of FL, Inc. employees) Bank of America Charitable Foundation Tampa Postal Federal Credit Union RBC Wealth Management Barbara Persson and Donald H. Brierley Fdn. United Natural Foods, Inc. $2,000 - $2,999 Bay Area Kayak Club United Student Aid Funds Bradenton Herald Bethel Baptist Church Dorcas Sunday School Unity Temple of Truth Church Women Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES Class USF St. Petersburg Black Student Assoc. Lakeland Ledger Brandon South Rotary USF Student Organization Summer Car Meets New York Yankees Tampa Foundation Brown-Forman Corp. Valleydale Social Red Shoe Council Volleyball Tournament Caribbean Isles Homeowners Assoc. Vanguard Payment Systems Sarasota Herald-Tribune Caspers Company Vermost & Associates, LLC Southwest Airlines Golf Tournament Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation Wells Fargo Westshore Store Sun Coast Osteopathic Foundation Christ United Methodist Women, Lakeland Wells Fargo W Hillsborough Store Suncoast Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. The Clorox Company Wells Fargo S Dale Mabry Store Unilever United States Foundation, Inc. Décor Studio 1 Wilson Middle School United Natural Foods, Inc. DISYS VFW 8713 & Ladies Auxiliary Wells Fargo 2012 Community Partners Giving Debbie Dodge Woodland Middle School Program Dominion Foundation Zmuzik & Take Over Ent. With Club Ice The Willis Foundation Ferris Pools, Inc. Up to $99 $1,000 - $1,999 Franklin Templeton Investments Matching ACH Guild Day Branch Accuform Angels Program ACH Guild Morning Branch ACH Guild North Pinellas/Palm Harbor Branch

16 Love Notes • FallSpring 2012 2012 ACH Guild Seminole/Largo Chapter Eleanor M. Beyer Foundation Elizabeth Boccard Aetna Foundation Emelia M. Labar Trust Frank & Linda Bonsack American Behavioral Benefits Managers, Inc. $5,000 - $8,000 Elizabeth Bourlon Ameriprise Financial Annual Giving Campaign Heidi Hess (Dr. Gary Haas Heart Fund within the Jamie & Matthew Bowman B. Avery Network Community Foundation of Tampa Bay) Laura Brady Bartow Elementary Academy Kellie & Rick Hopkins Thomas Braun Being, Inc. Saul Mendoza & Yasmina Martin Stu & Wendy Brown Brooksville Elks 2582 Dana Young Hardy Bryan III Brooksville Lodge 1676 Dr. Terry Buckenheimer Chi Omega $3,000 - $3,999 Jackie Bunting Christ Fellowship Church Jayne & Graham Baxter Dan Calabria Concurrent Technologies Corp. Karen Harkey Bill & Pat Cammarata Crystal Lake Elementary $2,000 - $2,999 Blake & Tate Casper Crystal River Moose 2013 Bala & Supriya Bellur Brian & Kristin Cebuhar Florida Suncoast MG Car Club Peter & Julie Campo Shari Cessna Galen Nursing School Ryan Carden Douglas Chamberlin Graphix Solutions Burt Driver Dennis Chambers Guatexport, Inc. Rhonda Llewellyn Doug & Carrie Chronister Henley Natural Brands Bonnie & Jason Patchen Dana & James Clarke Hernando Beach VFW Post 9236 $1,000 - $1,999 Valerie Claus Hillsborough County Chapter of Paralegal Assoc. Amy & Gary Connors Leah Coffin of FL, Inc. Laurie Gagan Susan & Victor Collins Holy Trinity Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Stephanie & Clayton Gartner Tony Collins Hyde Park Day School Stephen Knopik Brandy Conley Independent Day School Raul & Christine Perera David & Holly Cook Jackson National Life Insurance Co. Bruce & Rosemary Reid Richard Cook JenSpa Robert & Claudia Sokolowksi Steve & Suxanne Cooper JPMorgan Chase Foundation Matching Gifts Bud & Jennifer Waller Ed & Rose Coryn Kingswood Elementary $100 - $999 John Coryn Mas Verde Ladies Club Ed & Sylvia Ameen Kathy Couillard Maximo Presbyterian Church Scott Anderson Diana Craig/Girls Night Out MOMS Club Tampa Westchase Nadine & Vedanten Ankiah Nate, Heidi & Grace Dahmer MOMS Club South Tampa Shari & Steve Antonell Bob & Joan Davies Morgan Stanley Smith Barney “Jeans Day” Tiffany Anthony Michael Davis Mt. Vernon Elementary School Student Council Julie Armstrong Kelly & Mark Dees New Horizons Band Andrew & Terri Ashmeade Augusto & Tery Delgado Oak Park School Cari & Matthew Bailey Kelly & Tim DeMeza Pokeno Ladies of Caribbean Isles Genevieve & John Bale Georgia & Hal Dilworth Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Rebecca Ballard Herb & Jan Donica Shore Acres Gifted Program Pam Barber Ignacio & Michelle Duarte Spring Hill Moose 521 Raquel Bartley Lynn Dumais St. Marks Church Presbyterian Women Carissa & Kevin Barney Elisabeth Dupont State Employees’ Community Campaign Joy Barquin Kim & Steve Eaves Tampa Bay Mothers of Multiples Keith & Lisa Bass Jonathan Ellen United Way of the Greater Triangle Ronald Becker James Elliott Verizon/Verizon Wireless Good Government Club Rachel & Scott Behuniak Chase Enloe VFW Post 8713 Kevin Beitzel Lucy Etheredge Weeki Wachee Eagles Aerie 4272 Tracey Bell & Raymond Slizys Mickey & Valerie Farrell Wells Fargo Gunn Hwy Store Elizabeth & Marc Bellas Anita & Bruce Faulmann Wells Fargo S Ashley Store George Bernardich Maruja Fernandez Wells Fargo S Hyde Park Store Vinny & Carmela Berte Rafael Fernandez Helen Fettig INDIVIDUALS Adam & Mindee Besnard Bill Besselieu Brian & Judy Ford $28,453 Maria Elena Betancourt Martha & Ryan Ford Beulah Underhill Estate Bob & Patty Bitterli Chris & Trish Frost $10,000 - $14,000 Scott Bitterli Jenny Frost Michael Bourgeois David & Rita Blosser Christie Geren

Love Notes • Fall 2012 17 Alex & Robin Glenn Frances Peek Brenda Zenk Max Gorman Gerald & Laura Pesci Shirleen Zinn Cali Governale Chuck & Nancy Peterson Debbie & Randy Zomermaand Janell & Steve Griggs Chuck & Courtney Peterson Up to $99 Ken & Mary Gruber Julie Petrovic Nicky & Yanni Abramis Evelyn Guerra Donna Philp Marve Ann Alaimo & Family John & Laurie Haffner Carlos & Charlotte Pietri Nora Albaugh Erin Hall John Polasky Jessica Allen Janet Hall Mike Polasky Paul Bacher Rick Hand Tom Powers Luz Badilla Jose Hassas & Cruz Perez Daniel Prince Jane Bailey Laura Haubner Alan and Luana Pullaro Jessica Bastien Steven & Suzanne Hearn Marilyn & Mike Quackenbush Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Beebe Anthony Herrick Martin & Jane Quigley Lana Bembow Dianne Hofmann Julio & Marcela Ramirez Cole Bennett Cathryn Hollfelder Theresa Ray Irina & Todd Berger Philip Hollinger III Jeff & Kelly Reid Mary Rae Blanton Jon & Tracy Holman Jill Revelle Rodi & Rose Bowen Suzanne Holmes David & Susan Rieth Catherine T. Bracey Michael & Carolina Holtz Ron & Wendy Riley Jack Brady Joan & Kent Holwadel Kelly Ritrievi Howard & Elaine Braun Angela & Paul Horowitz Lamar & Cindy Roberts Andrea & Scott Brown Stacy & Todd Howell Bernard & Siri Rock Dana Brown Linda & Marlin Hutchens Conchita Root Suzanne Brown Larry & Lynne Hyman Cindy Rose Sandra & Robert Buckley Javier Illas Shawn & Beth Saathoff Amanda Burnett John & Ann Iwanicki Carol & Farshad Sarhaddi James & Thelma Burrows Marc & Lisa Jacobson Frederick & Amy Salrin Aubrey Carr Dusty Jaworski Carlina Sarabia Kara Carter Andy & Nina Jennings Brandon & Kait Scheele Paul & Suzanne Chai Teressa Johnson-Pasch Eileen Schiffer Lori Chambers Mariana Johnston Eric Schmidt Judy Clark Julie Joiner Carl & Wilma Schupmann Cassandra Concas & Family Frederick & J. Elaine Kahler Jeff & Carole Schwartz Riana Conigliaro Dauna Kelso Cameron & Rhonda Shaw Al Cornelison Judy Keyak Jeff Shelton Loretta Cors Jack Kirkland Kathleen & David Shields Joe & Lauren Cresta Brad & Tifnie Klingel Linda & Randy Simmons Sandra Czerwinski Rick & Theresa Klingel Thomas Sims Jean D’Angelo Heather & Rob Klingel Ryan Slattery Daniel & Carmen Debello Rob & Diane Klingel Donald E. Smith/Bar Crescent S Ranch Russell DeBerry Susan Kotchman Jen & Matt Sokolowski Paula DeBlasio Martha Laguna Paula & Wayne Spencer Jinn Defrancesco Bob & Lisa Langer Gordon & Christine Spoor Paula Delage Rachel Leverone Steven Stamkos Carolyn Desmarais Wayne Lightsey George & Julie Stapf Gina DiGrandi Daphne & Richard Lipford Arnie & Elle Stenberg Renaldo Dimaio Charlie Little Susan Stravin Patricia Ashlyn Dobraski Ken & Barbara Lucas Michael & Claudia Straw Michael Dodson Amanda Mahoney Jim & Kim Tagg John & Theresa Doherty Dave & Vicki Malizia John Talbert Viola Enos Richard & Cresilia Mancinelli Amanda Taylor Ana Falla Brian & Heather Marzorati Yvonne Taylor Alexandra Felsen Mark & Mindy McLaughlin Mark & Theresa Terrell Michael Finfgeld Bob McConnell Sheereen Torres Rosalle Fortune Melanie McCarthy Kristy & Steve Tozer Jeffrey Fox Michael & Tina McDonough Taylor Traviesa Thomas Frawley Christopher McMahon Jose & Lourdes Valiente Latasha Freeman Matthew & Christa McNamara David Vance Donald Freiday Barbara & Dave Meister Dawn & Raphael Vazquez Sydelle Freifeld George & Pat Meyer Rebecca & Rudy Vivas Marilyn Freko Chris & Kerry Miller Juan & Ines Vazquez Annette Gabrelcik Jamie & Suzanne Miller Pat & Toni Walsh George & Susan Gage Todd Miller Richard Walters & Melissa Giovanni-Walters Jean Geiger Lou & Pam Mirra Kai Rober Warren Elda Gentry David & Kim Morr Maurine Watson & Caring Survivors Deana Gerberick James & Mildred Musgrove Christy & Tripp Welbourne Jennifer Getchell Krishna Naidoo Gail Wesley Margaret Ginem James Nice Kathy Whitney Penny Goldman Brian Nicholas Bill & Mikki Wickett Denise Griffin Kathie Nikodem Scott & Natalie Wilhoit Jeremy Griffin Michael & Bridgett Noll Charlie & Cheryl Williams Elaine & Ted Grillo Cindy & Mike Pacetti Kenneth Williams Martha Guynn Maria Padilla Jeff & Terri Willis Steve Habib Dan & Kerry Paone Joanna & Rob Wilson Richard Harder, Jr. Dana & Jeff Parker Connie Yauilla Jeff & Jeanice Harring Teresa Parnell John & Sonja Young Barbara Harrington Mary Patchen Lucinda & Douglas Zahm

18 Love Notes • Fall 2012 Karen Harriott Lisa Myers Aquila Walker Jean Hartman Dorothy Obal Deana Wallace Orly Hawley Megan Odom Ana & Fred Wallrapp Cindy & Jon Helton Sharon Owen Shannon Walter Ernest & Dorothy Hepler Prashant Pal Gertrude Watts David Herman Shannon Palmer Gary & Marsha Welsh David & Linda Hicks Lisa Panish Drew & Nicole Willers Dakota Hilburn Sofia Parent Yolanda Williams Sarah Hinsz Frank Parker Melodye Wilson Coleen Hodsdon Dr. & Mrs. Peter Pav Russell Wrona Cosmo Iannopollo Mason & Marietta Place Maria Yanda Susan Irick Ana Poventud Fernando & Rosita Javate John & Dalia Rañon Cindy Johnson Antonio & Dianne Reali MEMORIALS Michael Johnson Phyllis Reid Concetto “Tony” Alicata Amber Johnston Diane Rene Dolores & Henry Chipelo Ginny & Larry Jopek Scott Rhodes Callie Anderson Sheeba Kadiwala Bruce & Leslie Richards Stephanie Blaydes Linda J. Keever Bryan Richardson Tom & Dorothy Blaydes Theresa Lea Kelner Pamela Rodriguez Tami Jordan Brook Margaret Khoury Christina Saccomanno Mr. & Mrs. T.D. David Sandra Kilgore Luz Sackett Lori & Larry Davis-Jamison Craig Kilroy Elizabeth Sanders Jimmy & Sharon Johnson Jeffrey Matthew King Orchid Santiago Kathleen Johnson-Esterly & Tucker Roberta Lambert Ronald Saper Christopher Kelly Mark S. Largel Michael & Michelle Sawoscinski Rick & Brenda Lange Stan Lasater James & Martha Scheidell Denise Procida Ian Lasher Craig Schilling Laura Shady Patricia Lasater B.J. Schmelzla Terry Spencer Desiré I. Leon Linda Schweitzer Octavio Azevedo Kim Levin Erika Senra Dolores & Henry Chipelo Lana Libron Ralph Serpi Carmen Bancroft Lynda Lipke Anne Sheldon Barbara Jautze Shawn Love Sheryl Sheppard Wanda Bilderback Shauna Lucero James Shinabery Irving & Betty Baker Lynne Lupkes James T. Shirley Diane Bride Debby Lynch Robert & Amy Sigmon Ruth Hazel Alistair & Sarah Madle Troy Simpson Carole Massarelli Joanne Mahoney Beverly Simmons Helen Massarelli True Maples Colonel D.A. Smith, USMC Victoria & Alfred Parisi Linda Marron Charlotte Smith-Wilkes Thomas A. Marsh Melissa Smith Donna Rollison Mary Martinez Cassandra Southern Christine Sebits Andrew McFall IV Lt. Danielle J. Spradlin Jose Bispo Breff & Sarah McHugh Steve Stanford Henry & Dolores Chipelo Janice McKendree Millie & Bud Steckman David Gary Blackwell Laurie McKenna Dorothy Steele Ed Wudarsky David McKinnon, Jr. Kathleen & Lloyd Stevenson Carol Bloom Freda & Michael McLane Pamela Stinson Edna Bloom Matt & Stacey McLaughlin John Strack Patricia Ann Brouse Christine Medley Breann & Wes Straw Esther Weisman Beverly Miller Cristobal Suarez Shaniya Brown Devon & Jordan Miller Penny Swainston Kathleen Johnson-Esterly & Tucker Barrington & Nikki Minnis Michelle Taylor Joseph Casper Marcia Molle Gail & Andrew Titen Eula Freeman Douglas Moore Noelle Todd Sam & Cinda Cassidy’s Mother Holly Moriarty Mavis Torres Lori Verier Dylan Murphy & Michelle Myers Carol Townsend Hilda Bevis Chamberlain Shannon Murray Johnny & Lourdes Vazquez Betty Faye & Wofford Stidham

LoveLove Notes Notes • Spring • Fall 2012 19 REST IN PEACE TUCKER YOU TOUCHED OUR HEARTS.

William Clements Norb Hester Krysta Hood Joel Luna Agnes Chimielinski Carolyn & Andy Henderson Terry Wynter Mary Ann Higgins John Howe Monica Coffey Brian Dunn Jan Balletta Ann & John Monville Frances Hoersch Larry Byersmith Jackie Cooper Charles & Gerry Kirchner Colleen Maggard Lori Verier Teagen Yvette Hoffman Daniel Joseph “D.J.” Hurley Tomás Muñoz Coryn John & Jessica Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hixenbaugh Dr. & Mr. J. Wayne Phillips Marie Mitchell Joyce Jarzynski Cleo Dakins Thomas “Gregg” Hollfelder Janet DeCarli Pat Berkey Lourdes, Kevin & Liam Alcox Rick & Felecia DeCarli Maria L. Dame Hart & Sallie Baker Florida Dept. of Revenue, Sarasota Service Linda Spurgeon Nancy Barber Center Ardell Daniels Peter & Nancy Barr Forest Pines Association, Inc. Lori Verier Melissa Barrus Ben W. Johnson Joe Davila Bill The Plumber, Inc. Betty Faye & Wofford Stidham Jarrett Gordon Ford Donald & Rose Marie Bockman Marshall Jones V Joann Dawkins Ward & Julia Britt Debra & James Grinnell Judy Lawson Chicone Family Foundation Jessie Guoan Carolyn Desmarais’s Mother, Grandmother & Phillip & Ann Cross Stanley & Debra Wolever, Jr. Daughter Suzanne Jackman Francis & Jessie Cuccaro Leanna Mae Knopik Carolyn Desmarais Hugh Darley Patti Alcorn Gloria Donati David Vaughn Investments Wayne Baer Stu & Wendy Brown & Family Jill, Laura & Kevin DelBiondo Beverly Beall & R. Kemp Riechmann Mary Ann Ellek Marcia & Don DelBiondo Bealls Product Development Dept. Edward A. Wudarsky, Jr. Bill & Joanne Frederick The Beverly Beall & R. Kemp Riechmann Miranda Lynn Ellis Carole Greenaway Foundation, Inc. Eileen McCulley Don & Carolyn Greer BDS Home Team Nathan Fallick Mr. & Mrs. R.M. Howard, Jr. Scott & Clare Carter Frank & Mary Ann Comisso Claude & Gloria Hunter Janet Clark Lois Fanning William & Betty Jo Hurt Susanne Constable Carol Mutert William & Elizabeth Hussey James, Kim, Claire, Page, Brooke & Peter Kate & Ellie Flahart Madeline Irrgang Cornetet Rick & Kristin Flahart Kimberly & William Joiner Esther Davis Luke & Lynnette Peterschmidt Brian & Cynthia Keenan DDI Transportation, Inc. Mary Foster Helen & John Kirst Joseph DesRosier Eula Freeman Molly Simpson Lagatta Karen & Patrick Diffley Ron & Jill Pair Tom & Dixie Lyons Patti Eisemann Venture Construction Meg & Jason Mages Alan & Dorothy Elwell Ron & Barbara Walters Danielle McCoy Katherine Emmons W.T. Gorley John & Rosalind McCoy Curt & Kim Eskew Rob Gorley Dawn & Edward Pantera Evelyn Follit David Hare Jacqueline Quinn Bob & Michele Glisson Rick & Kristin Flahart Peter Robison Darrell & Sheryl Gold Nancy Hare Chip & Lucette Simpson Mary & Neal Goldman Janet Harmon Annette & George Spigener Ray & Janis Gordon Lori Verier Samantha Swafford Michele Grimes Bob Harris Lowell Teal & Teal Family Four Sheila Guilder Katie Guice F. Thomas & Cairn Ustler Guy Harvey Ocean Fund, Inc. Francis Heimburger Kathryn C. Ustler Marilyn Harris Al & Barb Cornelison Mr. & Mrs. W. Delaney Way, Jr. Celeste & Ron Henkelman Paula Mosiman David & Babby Simpson Wiedman Todd & Angela Hoch Victor & Susan Woodman Cary Hollfelder

20 Love Notes • FallSpring 2012 2012 Linda & Fred Huennekens Isalene Montgomery Marcia Studer Thomas & Cameron Icard Elizabeth Nero Thomas & Carin Maxwell Kathleen Judge Robert Polanis Thad Sudol Ada Kessler Janis van Ryswyk Lucille Sudol Phyllis Kessler & Rick Helbing Mike Wallace Dawn M. Tinsley Mike & Judie Lovell David Weinstock Jack & Barbara Tinsley Jennifer Mani Peter Whelan Christopher Torres John & Susan Marchegiani & Family Ann Nicely Pedro Torres Lori Ann Marinaccio Ellie Hunt Nolan Unger Monte & Anne Marshall Frank Eugene Noe Dr. Abe & Ruth Goldsher David & Melissa Massey Lori Verier Donald Wendorf Lee, Diane & Jennifer McGinness Chad Nottingham Joyce Wendorf McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Rosemarie Dawn Harris Edward Hamilton West Mike & Martha Monaghan Pat Owens Ellie Hunt Lorna & Bill Nagler Brian Dunn Cynthia Wilson Page Family (Susan, Bruce, Kevin, Kristin Page- Nik Petrik The Galanos Family Payne, Aubrey & Bill) Janice Davis Kim Winters Lisa & Tom Patullo Jillian Pettigrew Janel Smith Faye & Jeff Roth James & Janine Pettigrew Abigail Elaine Woodward Richard & Lisa Saba David Pfefferle Dick & Fran Adams Michael & Patricia Schremmer Carolyn Pfefferle Larry & Melba Ainsworth Mary Schultz Jim Pimpinella Bonnie Deaton Melanie & Richard Schulz Bea Pimpinella Bonnie Denny Wayne & Deborah Seitl Claire Poston Peggy & Gary Edwards Carl & Catherine Short AJD & Associates Neil Gawlowski Allison Silver Joseph & Deborah Adomaitis Gentiva Clearwater Branch Gregory & Carol Stone Susan & George Farley Gentiva St. Petersburg Branch Betty Szymanski Janice Henderson Cyndy Gilbert Mark Szymanski Jack & Kathy McDonald Tom & Shirley Goodman Brian & Cheryl Track Cheryl Ritter Kim Lindemann Maria Wakeman Brigitte Shiplee Jennifer Lucas Cynthia Wertz Robert & Bernadette Skala Kay & Bob Newman Laura Wiseman Donna Stewart Mr. & Mrs. E.G. Reynolds, Jr. W.S. Badcock Corporation Harry Pratt Tampa Bay Area Mothers of Multiples Jean Wood Charles Kirchner Jerry & Pam Treadwell John Wurzbacher Eleanor Rayburn Joan Young Bill Zoller Ellie Hunt Harold L. & Betty Sue Romer Beth Ann Levy Cathy Roumbakis HONORARIUMS Dan & Hilda DeRoner Fran Carlsen Brian Albritton’s Ride Across Britain Owen Lewis Eleanor O. Rowley Ann Albritton Mary Lewis John & Adrienne Conway Peri Alkas Ray W. Lowers Carol Hamilton Coyne Barbara Ann Blue Betty Faye & Wofford Stidham Rick & Kristin Flahart Janice Davis Earl & Flora Manheimer Albert & Kitty Funk Lynne Donaghy Barbara Rizzo Robert & Irene Griffith Jim E. Felman Evan Manley Nancy Hare Neal & Morgendee Flannery Mary Fritz James & Rosemarie McMahon Pamela Geer Doris Martin David & Susan Milligan John Guard Laurie Bacon Frank & Annette Righter Wayne Hanewicz Earl McDaniel Robert & Joan Rowley Kelley Howard Donald & Miriam MacDonald Roxborough High School Alumni Assoc., Inc. Peter King Clare Burroughs McFarlin Frank & Jessica Schreader Marty & Scottie Klein Betty Faye & Wofford Stidham Larry & Joanna Smyth George Leach Dr. T.E. McLaughlin Joseph & Janet Szeliga Beverly Long Del & Robin Brenn Herbert Rowley Maegen Peek Luka Benji Micias Nancy Hare Bev & John Menard John & Stella Ostoich Elli Ruth Jeffrey Moore Raynetta Mobley Paul Costa John Mullen Henry & Dolores Chipelo Fred Scarcelli, Jr. Kevin Napper Jim Morton Cheryl Acks Dan Paone George & Bernice Auger Bob Allegroe Curtis & Patricia Parry Timothy Murphy Stu, Wendy, Scott, Andrea, Gayle & Brown Family Mark Rankin Betty Faye & Wofford Stidham Alfonso & Rose Lee Garcia Charles Ryan Adrianna & Jenna Muzidal Diane Jacobson & Friends Stephen Sears Alena Muzidal Paula Matos Debra Smietanski Kevin Neenan Edward A. Wudarsky, Jr. Eddie Suarez Kathy Firman & Bob Dubnule Lindsay Schieb David Weisbrod Chuck V. Nero Betty Shapiro William White John & Susan Anaischik Austin Shea Enrique & Carol Woodroffe Donald & Carla Bolden Brian Dunn Tucker Barry Robert & Mary Jane Boos Aran Singh William Mullen Weay Chiang Dr. & Mrs. Hardeep Singh Ava Ruth Boccard Denise Finley Jeffrey Stevens Elizabeth Boccard John Goodman Joe & Fran Stevens Kathy & Bob Hickman Rosaleen Hoeymans

Love Notes • Fall 2012 21 Gabby Boggs Herminia Oskarsson Larry Schwartz Aimee Boggs Anthony & Rosemarie Pearcey Kim Levin Tucker Bracken William & Haley Rennie Chris Perera Ashley Bracken Tiffany Joy Santos Daniel Sharf’s Bar Mitzvah Breanne L. Burns D.J. & M.L. Schugg Sue Heyman & Mike White Bob & Cindy Burns Junita St. Esprit Mason Shook’s 1st Birthday Adam Byrum Jerold & Beth Stone Shelley Erbacher Emilie & Charles Phillips Victoria & Fadi Tewfik Debbie & Jonathan Shook Ruth Carnahan Mabel Torrealba Nancy & Don Shook Robert & Wendy Carnahan Jaycee Johnson Lindsey & Justin Steill Blake & Tate Casper’s Wedding Faith Graves/Gay Nineties Gals Group John & Denise Weidenaar Eula Freeman Lew & Carol Jolly Hank & Carol Stavinga McFamily at Caspers Company Carolynn Reed Mary Sweeny MacKenzie Chang-Samuels Bailee Kent Andrew & Samuel Stein’s 7th Birthdays Jack & Lorene White AERCON Florida Ira & Fern Stein Karen & Doug Coggeshall’s Wedding Cathy Konkler Nathan Terrell Elizabeth Austin & Rich Femley Adam Nyman Tim Andrews Beverly Dikman Evelyn Lamison Abby Toenjes & Macy Maiocco’s 10th Birthdays Edith Kaplan Wayne & Cathy Maples Robert & Cheryl Franks Candace Cressor’s Birthday Judith LeVan Jennifer Kleinbart Sarah Supnick Guy LeVan Christopher & Deniz McClure Margaret Tribble Life of Riley Foundation Kelly & Anthony Violante Joshua Maverick Cress & Family Sam Witzer Bryce Tripp Pennye McCormick Lynn Lippincott Emily Marzley Dolores Leal Owens Ginny Hall Jan Wallace Nancy Cross’s Birthday Sophie Martinez’s 7th Birthday Kevin Konkler Sally Day Britt Bjorge Drew Weisenborn’s Bar Mitzvah Carolynn Reed Lisa & Jason King Waheed Ahmad Claudia Sokolowski Belinda & Philip Lazzara Steve Augustin Janice Davis’s Birthday Timothy & Elaine Mann Joanna Koven Pam Barber Daniel & Jacqueline Martinez Melissa Koven Tina Dyakon Chad & Elizabeth Morris Amy Koven-Augustin Tom Powers Jared & Tracy Samon Robin Sneider Bob Sanders James Ramirez Mendoza Mildred Wilson Jill Wolf Benigna E. Almalabeh Jenny Naegele Linda & Darrough Diamond’s 70th Birthdays Jeanie Morgan Declan Yates Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Vallar Joseph & Sharon Martineau John & Diane Cicchetti Benjamin Wallace Davis Jacob Mruk’s 7th Birthday Karen Prendergast Susan & Jim Mruk CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - Sherry Eggers Judy & James Nihiser Kim & Mike Levin & Family Christin & Justin Norris Tampa House Room for Change Patricia Ermi Florida Avenue Baptist Church $10,000 Bedroom Wayne & Cathy Maples Hannah Oberbroekling’s Bat Mitzvah ALPHA DELTA PI Epsilon Lambda Chapter Delaney Farrell & Emily Wilbanks Thomas & Irma Ludlow Ruth & Fred Lynch David Wilbanks Alvin & Jane Resnick St. Mary’s Episcopal Pioneer Girls (2 Bedrooms) Nina Ferguson Dr. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge & Felix Cannella Suncoast Region of the Porsche Club of America Kelly Thompson Armond Liguori $10,000 Family Den th McKynsie Fitzgerald Mihiri Pamankada’s 4 Birthday MetLife Foundation Valerie Case Paul A. Mongerson Alena Frey Chase Pendarvis $10,000 Foyer Cynthia & George Xenick Betty Korff Mercantile Adjustment Bureau Allan & Barbara Goldman Patricia Pendarvis $7,500 Dining Room Andrew Segall Ken Yacca Lightning Foundation Ginny Hall’s Birthday Jean Pitcher $5,000 Kitchen Appliances Eric Hall Margaret Green Ye Royal Krewe of Charlotte de Berry Tally Hall Jane H. Powers $5,000 Relaxation Area Downstairs Kevin & Maggie Hall Tom Powers Landmark Aviation Ingrid M. Hooglander, Esq. Carolynn Reed’s Birthday John Barker Sally Day $5,000 Relaxation Area Upstairs Operators Self Insurance Fund Asher Humphries Claudia Sokolowski Randy & Sally Humphries Beth & Jim Rosenbluth $2,500 Ceiling Fans John Iwanicki’s Birthday Marie Fricke Richard & Sharon Sanchez Family Foundation Ellen Heavilon Marc Rosenfeld Trust Maureen Helmes Henry & Adrienne Rosenfeld $2,000 Helping Hand Owen Jablonski Rick Rutan’s 86th Birthday The Martin-Brower Company Matthew Jablonski Howard & Carol Andorfer Operators Self Insurance Fund Isaiah Jackson Arnold & Laura Goldfoot Erline & Luis De Murias Sylvia Kyle Douglas & Linda Gossett Max Salebra’s 1st Birthday Kinnan Elementary School Richard Brady Kyle & Lydia Lawton Mark & Ilana Salebra Dr. Mark Lewis & the HealthSource Team Gabriella Santoro Susan & James Mruk Dolores & Joseph Santoro Gladiola Nunez Rita Schaffer Jon & Wendy Orlando Les Lloyd

22 Love Notes • Fall 2012 Music inspires teen continued off positive vibes for me, which is great, because away a little bit happier. I think music has this I didn’t have to think much about the next day. I incredible quality that everyone can identify with. was able to enjoy a game of Scrabble and watch my Music makes people smile and leaves a positive favorite TV show.” note on their day. It’s a wonderful thing to see, and Nathaniel said his fondest memories are of I think, through personal experience, that people playing outside on the playground and inside at dealing with the trials of life in the hospital need the playroom. “Those were always fun places to it most. I’m so glad to be able to give back some of be when I was little, and I looked forward to them the immense support I received over all these years, whenever I was there for a surgery. RMH provided and I look forward to sharing music with others for everything I needed as a child to just be myself, and the rest of my life.” that provides more strength and healing than any medicine can. Knowing everyone you encounter wants you to get better is enormously beneficial, Many of the characteristic facial features of Pfeiffer especially as a young child when you can feel so alone in these types of situations.” syndrome result from premature fusion of the skull bones. Nathaniel is now 19 years old, and has been Abnormal growth of these bones leads to bulging and accepted into the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. He has been playing violin since wide-set eyes, a high forehead, an underdeveloped upper the age of four, and he enjoys using this talent to jaw, and a beaked nose. More than half of all children with entertain others. Pfeiffer syndrome have hearing loss; dental problems are also common. In his own words “All the support I received at RMH made me want to give back to others at RMH as well as the When asked how his experience at RMH as a community at large. I was so happy to go back young man compares to his times there as a child, when I was a little older and play my violin for he says, “I continue to be surprised by the amazing families and see the smiles it brought to their faces. positive atmosphere, even as this house hosts many That was so gratifying for me that this past year I people under so much stress. It’s an environment volunteered at the hospital here in Naples every that’s unique to RMH which allows everyone to put week, playing my violin for everyone from patients their worries aside for the moment and provide and visitors to doctors and hospital staff. I could see support for others around them.” that it made a difference for them, and they walked Love Notes • Fall 2012 23 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT NO. 3023

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