TREASUREVolume 29 Summer 2014S

A Publication of the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation www.treasurechest.org Providing Toys and Smiles to Kids with Cancer

Increasing Childhood Cancer Rates In this issue: Mean the Future Is Now

The incidence of children being diagnosed with all forms of cancer has been accelerating at a Interview with Anita consistent rate of 0.6% annually since the mid-70's, with an overall increase of more than 20% over Barker 2 the last 35 years. New diagnoses continue to inch upward each year. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2014 nearly 16,000 American children and adolescents are expected to be 46th Program in diagnosed with some form of cancer. Washington, D.C. 3 The diagnosis of cancer for these brave young people is a life altering event for them as well as their families. When I reflect on my son’s childhood cancer diagnosis and his enormous physical Donations 4 suffering, I am pained to think about the inescapable trauma he endured in order to live. Our family life was replaced with emergency hospitalizations, four years of hospital visits, medical jargon, endless medications and painful, painful procedures. A Special Thank You 7 We don’t have a crystal ball to know whether childhood cancer rates will ever decrease, but for now the Treasure Chest Foundation is there for the kids when they need it most. We are the only charity Becca Mueller’s on the front line when a child walks through the doors of a Children’s Cancer Treatment Center. The Inspiring Bravery 7 Treasure Chest Foundation provides comfort and distraction on a regular basis, not just during the holidays or for a birthday, but every day whenever little ones enter the doors of a hospital while undergoing treatment for cancer. Community Kindness 8 Throughout our 17 years we’ve never wavered from our goal of putting smiles on the faces of brave young cancer patients. In the six years since the great recession that began in 2008, we’ve managed Birthdays and to add more than 3,100 children and teens to our monthly average level of service. Today our Volunteers 9 48 Treasure Chest Programs spread across 17 states and the District of Columbia now serve more than 9,000 young cancer patients each month. We’ve been blessed with the support of hundreds of loyal donors like you Toy Drives 10 who’ve made it possible to move into our new headquarters and to continue pursuing our dream of one day serving EVERY childhood cancer patient across the nation. Wish List for Teens More and more parents are hearing the words “your child has  Electronic Devices cancer.” This means that for the Treasure Chest Foundation and for you, our loyal donors, the future is now. Children with cancer need all of us to keep the Treasure Chest Foundation alive and growing.  Gift Cards As we look ahead to the remainder of 2014 and beyond, the goals of attaining two major milestones—the opening of our 50th Treasure Chest Program and increasing our monthly service level to 10,000  CD’s and DVD’s children and teens—seem realistic and attainable with your continued support which is so truly and deeply appreciated.

Our Mission Sincerely,

To provide comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing toys, gifts and gift Colleen Kisel

cards from a treasure chest. Founder and CEO Treasure Chest Foundation Page 2 TreasuresTreasures Anita Barker Brings Smiles to Kids with Cancer

The doctors, nurses and staff members who serve for painful procedures. I have also seen the easier for this family?’ I ask myself: ‘How have on the front lines of pediatric cancer care have a awareness of childhood cancer grow. When I their needs changed?’, and then I try my best to unique perspective. Every day, at 48 childhood was young no one ever talked about cancer. It meet those needs. cancer treatment centers in 17 different states was like a bad word! across the nation, they see firsthand the positive impact that selecting a toy or gift card from the What accomplishment or circumstances have Treasure Chest can have on brave young cancer If you had free reign to do so, would you brought you the most pride or satisfaction in patients. change anything about pediatric oncology? your career? I wish there were more outreaches that took care Making things happen for our families, making a of children so that the families at least would not bad situation not seem so bad. One such devoted individual is Anita Barker, a have to do so much driving back and forth from Registration Specialist at the Riley Hospital for their homes to the treatment centers. Children at Indiana University Health in Carmel, Have you stayed in touch with any former Indiana. The Treasure Chest Foundation caught patients, and do you attempt to learn how up with Anita recently and enjoyed the Have any individuals (teachers, fellow remission is going for the cancer survivors opportunity to learn more about her background, workers, doctors, staff members, etc.) been an with whom you’ve come into contact? her views about pediatric oncology and, most inspiration or made a positive impression on Our office is small and we know our patients and importantly, whether the Treasure Chest Program you? at Riley Hospital is accomplishing the their families very well. We do keep in touch Foundation’s mission of providing smiles to kids Two patients come to mind, both of whom are with them and I have seen our kid’s kids now! It with cancer. gone now. They never questioned why this had is a very rewarding experience! happened to them, but instead wanted to make

things better for others going through treatment. What inspired you to choose a career in Their memories live on! * * * * * healthcare? How did you originally get into The Treasure Chest Foundation is extremely healthcare/nursing? grateful for the loyal help and support it How would you describe the impact on Honestly, at the time, I was just looking for a receives from thousands of doctors, nurses and childhood cancer patients of being able to staff members like Anita Barker whose hard job. But after all these years, I cannot think of select a toy from the Treasure Chest? anything I would rather do. work and dedication ensures the successful The kids look forward to picking a “prize”! completion of our mission as we bring smiles of Many of the children get so excited when the joy and distraction from pain to 9,000 children When did you begin working at the Treasure Chest gets refilled, and they love to go and teens each month. hospital and what was your first job like? through everything with a fine tooth comb. * * * * * I began working here 22 years ago. I started as a scheduler but through the years I have taken on Do you have a favorite moment, story or so many different roles and worn many different patient from your experiences while observing hats. My favorite role, however, has been the effect of the Treasure Chest? working with all the philanthropic organizations. Anything that can help our kids and their I remember a little girl with a brain tumor who families has my full attention! LOVED High School the Musical. Whenever something came in related to that, I would place it in the Treasure Chest for her to find. She did How would you describe your “dream” job? not know I had “planted” it on the day she would come in. She would get so excited about her My dream job would be doing what I am doing “treasure find”! now, but without some of the “red tape”. That is one of the things that makes the Treasure Chest Foundation so special! The only thing I have to How has the Treasure Chest impacted you or do is let the children choose their treasures and made your job easier? see the smiles on their faces. With Anita Barker looking on, a happy I get to see all the children leave with smiles on Austin Miller selects a new toy from the

their faces. Treasure Chest located at Riley Hospital How has pediatric oncology changed since you for Children at Indiana University began? Health in Carmel, Indiana. Austin and When treatment does not go well, or when you hundreds of other young pediatric cancer I have seen many good changes in pediatric learn that a patient might have taken a turn patients benefit from Anita’s positive hematology-oncology throughout the years, for the worse, how do you handle it? outlook and commitment to her job as including the use of topical creams that numb the Registration Specialist at the cancer skin prior to lab draws, and the use of Propofol I shift my focus to ‘what can I do to make this treatment center. Summer 2014 Page 3 Treasure Chest Foundation Opens 46th Program in Washington, D.C. The Treasure Chest Foundation opened its 46th Treasure Chest Program at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. This Treasure Chest Program was established in honor of Crofton Kelly, the 17-year-old LaGrange, Illinois resident who has organized and coordinated a community Tennis Fun Fest at the Hinsdale Racquet Club for the past eight years running. Crofton’s amazing efforts have now brought in more than $25,000, making him a true hero for the legions of brave young cancer patients whose lives he has enhanced. Crofton Kelly shared these reactions after attending the 46th Treasure Chest Program opening: “A big thanks to all for your support of our Tennis Fun Fest event over the years. The Treasure Chest Foundation opened up a new site at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. in the Tennis Fun Fest’s honor because of all the money raised by this event. It was a very exciting and unbelievable experience! I saw for myself how much this organization means to the patients and staff at the hospitals. After their treatments, which can be so hard, the kids were really excited to be able to choose their toys. Thank you for being a crucial part of it!”

Crofton Kelly of LaGrange Alison Kelly (pictured here with husband Jim and Becky smiles with joy because (second from left) is joined by three brave son Crofton) said, “It was so amazing to see the of all the brand new toys that young cancer patients in celebrating the kids dive into the Treasure Chest and be so will be there to comfort her. opening of the 46thTreasure Chest Program. excited about selecting their toys. These children and this new community are both better because of the Treasure Chest Foundation.”

Organizer Crofton Kelly and Hinsdale Racquet Club pro Tom Cahill (center, front row) share a high-five while celebrating the 8th Annual Tennis Fun Fest’s rousing success that raised over $5,000.

Treasure Chest Foundation Announces New Planned Giving Program

The Treasure Chest Foundation has started a Planned Giving Program after a donor recently enlisted the help of her financial planner to make our Foundation the beneficiary of a planned gift. Any donor can designate the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation to be the beneficiary of a planned gift. IRA’s can be rolled over to our charity. Your financial planner will set up the instruments and all you have to do is let your wishes be known. Help keep the Treasure Chest Foundation alive in history by remembering our charity in a bequest or beneficiary designation. Planned gifts preserve the future of the Treasure Chest Foundation. To learn more about how you can make the Treasure Chest Foundation the beneficiary of a planned gift, consult with your financial planner or call

Barbara J. Dutton, with Dutton & Dutton at 815-806-8200 for further information. Page 4 TreasuresTreasures Donations August 2013 - March 2014

$10,000-$49,999 Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc., Mr. James Dean, Chicago, IL Guardian Angels for the Kids Countryside, IL Mr. Jamie & Mrs. Minerva Deanching, Manhattan School District #114, Manhattan, IL Tinley Park, IL $1,000-$9,999 Ma’s Wholesale Inc., Steger, IL Ms. Beth Dickstein, Evanston, IL Allstate Foundation, Northbrook, IL Massage Envy, Orland Park, IL Dodson and Associates Advertising, Lisle, IL Ms. Ada Cardona & Mr. John Murphy, Ms. Mary Nagle, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Brent & Mrs. Laura Duelm, La Grange, IL Boulder, CO Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Jacqueline Newquist, Ms. Kelly Dugan, Chicago, IL Ms. Christine Czarnecki, Wheaton, IL Naperville, IL Mr. James & Mrs. Joan Dunne, Hinsdale, IL Dakota Inn, Alsip, IL Ms. Robin Newton, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Julie Dunne, Western Springs, IL Sharon L. Denning Charitable Trust, Oak Forest High School, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Marty & Mrs. Marcy Dunne, La Grange, IL Palos Heights, IL Ms. Cheryl Oliver, Orland Park, IL Ms. Lisa Durham, La Grange, IL Durbins, Evergreen Park, IL Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Mary Ann Palma, Dziedzic Enterprises, Yorkville, IL Edward A. & Evelyn M. Dik Family Foundation, Warrenville, IL Ms. Mary Beth Egan, Willow Springs, IL Cincinnati, OH Palos South Middle School, Palos Park, IL Mr. John & Mrs. Margaret Fahey, Faith United Methodist Church, Mr. Eric Paset, Evanston, IL Oak Forest, IL Orland Park, IL Mr. George & Mrs. Grace Reddel, Mr. Gary & Mrs. Mary Fast, Orland Park, IL Michael & Carrie Gidwitz Charitable Orland Park, IL Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Patricia Frederick, Foundation, Chicago, IL Richards High School Activities, Oak Lawn, IL Tinley Park, IL Hawk Ford, Oak Lawn, IL Ms. Therese Ryan-Rooney, Hinsdale, IL Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Mary Freeman, Mr. John & Mrs. Kathleen Henington, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sabella, La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park, IL Tinley Park, IL Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Julie Scott, Chicago, IL Ms. Michelle Fricke, Oak Lawn, IL IL Association of Jr. High Student Councils, Ms. Deb Steiner, Orland Park, IL Friends of James Sexton, Evergreen Park, IL Peoria, IL Mr. Robert & Mrs. Laurie Stranczek, Mr. Frank Friet, St. Louis, MO Mr. Crofton Kelly, Tennis Fun Fest, Crestwood, IL Ms. Jinx Fromme, Orland Park, IL La Grange, IL Mr. Joseph Szymczak, Chicago, IL Gathering Light, Ltd., Villa Park, IL Kohl’s Cares, Menomonee Falls, WI Mr. Robert Tokoly, Orland Park, IL Mr. Edwin & Mrs. Mary Giermak, Mr. Alan & Mrs. Colleen Krashesky, Mr. Frank Troost, Hillside, IL Western Springs, IL Naperville, IL UPS Store, New Lenox, Orland Park, Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Denise Giuliano, De Kalb, IL Mary Jane McMillen Crowe Foundation, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Trisha Gonzalez, Lansing, IL Burr Ridge, IL Mr. Michael Voulgarelis, Chicago, IL Mr. & Mrs. Mike Grady, Oak Forest, IL Mi-Jack Products Inc., Hazel Crest, IL Mr. Frank Watson, Houston, TX Mrs. Helen Greco, Chicago, IL NewMark Merrill Companies, Melrose Park, IL Ms. Sue Greco, Chicago, IL Mr. Jim & Mrs. Mary Norton, Chicago, IL $1-$199 Ms. Ann Greybill, New Lenox, IL Old Gold Cruisers, Batavia, IL Acorn Child Care Center, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Kimberly Grispo, Plainfield, IL Pediatric Cancer Institute, Dr. Salvi Ms. Sandy Albano, Oak Forest, IL Mrs. Bernice Grudzien, Chicago, IL and Dr. Hayani, Oak Lawn, IL American Sewing Guild, Chicago Ridge, IL Mr. Steven & Mrs. Elizabeth Hahn, Running with the Bulldogs, Oak Lawn, IL American Sewing Guild, Tinley/Orland Park, IL Western Springs, IL Sam’s Club #6227, Batavia, IL Ms. Stephanie Anderson, O’Fallon, MO Ms. Jill Hamilton, Palos Heights, IL Sam’s Club #6485, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Mary Joan Barlow, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Eileen Hanifin, Orland Park, IL Sam’s Club #8148, Streamwood, IL Mr. A.J. & Mrs. Bonnie Barrett, Raleigh, NC Ms. Rose Marie Havran, Munster, IN Mr. Hal Schwartz, Homer Glen, IL Ms. Laraine Barshes, Palos Heights, IL Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Allyson Hayes, La Grange, IL Mr. Joel & Mrs. Deb Stava, Downers Grove, IL Mr. John Bartelt, Wheeling, IL Ms. Madeleine Heppermann, Ballwin, MO Tap’s Pub, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Richard & Mrs. Sandra Bastian, Mr. Ramon Hoff, Chicago, IL Tinley Park, IL Ms. Nancy Huemmer, Oak Forest, IL $200-$999 Mr. Jim & Mrs. Roseanne Belczak, Illinois Matchbox Collector’s Club, Amazing Smiles Family Dental Care, Homer Glen, IL Carol Stream & Lemont, IL Tinley Park, IL Ms. Robin Billow, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Sanette Isa-Burton, Orland Park, IL Beverly Ridge Lions Club, Beverly, IL Ms. Mary Ann Boyle, Chicago, IL Mr. Marty & Mrs. Karen Jackson, Mr. Jacob Bills, Clifton Park, NY Ms. Colette Bragg, Tinley Park, IL Oak Forest, IL Mr. William Carney, La Grange, IL Ms. Carolyn Brett, Downers Grove, IL Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roseanne Jackson, Orland Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo, Mr. John & Mrs. Betty Brewster, Homewood, IL Ms. Maureen James, New Lenox, IL Hickory Hills, IL Mr. Michael & Mrs. Ann Burke, Chicago, IL Joanne’s Photography, Bolingbrook, IL Mr. Robert Dickinson, Saint German, WI Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Susan Cahill, Aurora, IL Ms. Patricia Johnson, Oak Lawn, IL Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Wyllie, Frankfort, IL Mr. Michael & Mrs. Monica Callaghan, Mr. Duncan Jones, Newark, NY Ms. Colleen Dunne, Oak Lawn, IL Western Springs, IL Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Bonnie Jordan, Mr. Terrence & Mrs. Maureen Dunne, Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Anne Callaghan, Oak Park, IL Western Springs, IL La Grange, IL Ms. Linda Karno, Chicago, IL Fullserv Auto Care, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Edward & Mrs. Katherine Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. Katamay, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Dominic & Mrs. Anna Mae Ginter, La Grange Park, IL Ms. Mary Keating, Oak Forest, IL Oak Forest, IL Ms. Maureen Campbell, Munster, IN Ms. Mildred Kelemetz, St. Louis, MO Mr. Brice & Mrs. Natalie Grudzien, Oswego, IL Mr. John & Mrs. Carol Carney, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Virginia Kelly, Northbrook, IL Mr. Robert Hirsch, Chicago, IL Ms. Christine Casey, Orland Park, IL Ms. Pamela Kendal, Chicago, IL Jack Mayer & Associates Inc., New Lenox, IL Mr. Jose & Mrs. Maureen Centeno, Kiwanis of Frankfort, Frankfort, IL JMR Charities, Inc., Chicago, IL Schaumburg, IL Mr. Jim & Mrs. Joan Klein, Munster, IN JOHA Foundation, Inc., Joliet, IL Mr. Keith Chadwick, Chicago, IL Ms. Patricia Klotz, Powers Lake, WI Mr. Richard Johnson, Orland Park, IL Mr. Wesly & Mrs. MaryAnn Cheng, Ms. Geraldine Koren, Palos Park, IL Mr. David Jones, Riverside, IL St. Louis, MO Ms. Amy Kraabel, Glenview, IL Mr. Robert & Mrs. Patricia Judge, Frankfort, IL Ms. Theresa Chiodini, Kirkwood, MO Mr. Brian & Mrs. Debora Kroll, Seymour, TN Mr. Tony & Mrs. Jackie Kas, Steger, IL Ms. Bettie Coffey, Chicago, IL Ms. Jenna Kronenberger, Oak Forest, IL Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Chicago, IL Mr. Edward & Mrs. Barbara Cook, Elgin, IL Ms. Audrey Kuhlman, Highland, IN Mr. Richard & Mrs. Leanna Kertson, Mr. Christian & Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley, Ms. Barb Kuncic, Summit, IL San Luis Obispo, CA La Grange, IL Mr. Myles & Mrs. Patricia Laffey, Ms. Colleen Kisel, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Brian & Mrs. Mary Corcoran, Chicago, IL Clarendon Hills, IL Kobayashi Family Foundation, Littleton, CO Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Jamie Cushing, Mr. Michael & Mrs. Diane Lahti, Ms. Ann Kovich, Madison, WI La Grange, IL Orland Park, IL Kubina-Tybor Funeral Directors, Chicago, IL Ms. Margery Damm, Palos Heights, IL Ms. Kathleen Lally, Chicago, IL Lincoln-Way Community High School District Ms. Kathleen Danahy-Clesen, Chicago, IL Mr. Rorik Larson, Orland Park, IL #210, New Lenox, IL Mr. Paul & Mrs. Kim De Boer, La Grange, IL Ms. Mary Law, Tinley Park, IL Mr. Gabriel De La Paz, St. Louis, MO Mr. Edwin Lebryk, Munster, IN Summer 2014 Page 5 Donations August 2013 - March 2014

Mr. David & Mrs. Kelly Lenti, Mr. Harry & Mrs. Sharon Schaffer, In Memory of . . . La Grange Park, IL Homer Glen, IL Ms. Elizabeth Link, La Grange, IL Ms. Sophia Scholtes, Buffalo Grove, IL James “Big Jim” Augustyn Ms. Mary Lowery, Crestwood, IL Ms. Janet Schurke, Canyon Country, CA Mr. Frank & Mrs. Jane Perchez Ms. Cecelia Lovas, Crestwood, IL Ms. Antoinette Louise Serena, St. Louis, MO Alison Barron and Cathy Dykstra Mr. Peter & Mrs. Moira Madell, La Grange, IL Mr. Alexander & Mrs. Laurie Severino, Ms. Lorraine Beauchanp Mr. Charles & Mrs. Kim Maloney, La Grange, IL Mr. Earl & Mrs. Mary Bybee Frankfort, IL Mr. Kanwaldeep & Mrs. Susan Sidhu, Mr. Joe & Mrs. Pam Capezio Mr. Michael & Mrs. Sharon Markovsky, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Alice Donovan Sparks, NV Mr. Scott & Mrs. Karen Slager, Frankfort, IL Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Mary Doody Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Jeanne McNicholas, Mr. Braden & Mrs. Elizabeth Slezak, Mr. David Dykstra Orland Park, IL Western Springs, IL Mr. Joshua & Mrs. Colleen Eaton Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Patricia McKenna, Mr. Eugene & Mrs. Mary Smerz, Mr. Scott & Mrs. Lacey Edwards La Grange, IL Western Springs, IL Mr. Walter Everly Mr. Robert & Mrs. Anne Metzger, Ms. Kathleen Smith, Park Forest, IL Mr. Mike & Mrs. Debbiann Frenzel La Grange, IL Ms. Marie Smith, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Sarah Grossi Millennium Elementary School, St. David’s Mission, Blue Island, IL Ms. Eileen Halvey Tinley Park, IL St. Francis of Assisi Church, 5th Grade Hope Counseling Services Ms. Elyse Miller, Glenwood, IL Religious Education, Orland Park, IL Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kalc Mr. Todd & Mrs. Cindy Miller, Palos Park, IL St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Ms. Linda Mackto Ms. Debra Millhuff, Oak Forest, IL La Grange, IL Ms. Martha Martin Mr. Robert Mitchell, Arlington Heights, IL St. Thomas More Seniors, Munster, IN Mr. Stanley & Mrs. Margaret Matkovich Ms. Rebecca Moeckler, Homewood, IL Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Debra Stacy, Frankfort, IL Ms. Susan Mosher Mr. Bill Moore, Tinley Park, IL Standard Bank and Trust Company, Mr. Walter & Mrs. Betty Ross Ms. Sarah Mordis, Chicago, IL Oak Forest, IL Ms. Kathleen Smith Ms. Valentina Morici, Chicago, IL Mr. Randall & Mrs. Angela Stine, Downs, IL Mr. Jose Zamarippa Ms. Susan Mosher, Oak Park, IL Ms. C.J. Stotts, Yuma, AZ Joan Borthwick Mr. & Mrs. Ponczak, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Pat Strange, Munster, IN Ms. Virginia Justice Ms. Carol Nagle, Tinley Park, IL Mr. Walt & Mrs. Lil Suva, Plainfield, IL Norma Bradle Ms. Gina Narciso, Palos Park, IL Ms. Celine Swieboda, Naperville, IL Ms. Jan John Ms. Mary Neforas, Orland Park, IL Ms. Dolores Tedesco, Riverside, IL Adeline Carewicz Mr. Robert Neiman, Glencoe, IL Mr. Tex Tellez, Midlothian, IL Mrs. Bernice Grudzien Northwest School, KC Club, Ms. Margaret Troy, Norwood Park Twp., IL Mr. Brice & Mrs. Natalie Grudzien Evergreen Park, IL Ms. Roberta Turk, Chicago, IL Nicholas Casey (and in honor of his family) Oak Forest Lodge # 832 A.F. & A.M., Mr. Don & Mrs. Nancy Turney, Mokena, IL Mr. Joel & Mrs. Deb Stava Oak Forest, IL United Home Owners, Evergreen Park, IL Gloria J. Colletti Mr. William O’Brien, Palos Park, IL Ms. Jeanine Wahlin, Orland Park, IL Mr. Tony & Mrs. Jackie Kas Ms. Mary O’Connor, Chicago, IL Mr. Mark Wiesberg, Evanston, IL Tyler Duelm Mr. Ward O’Connor, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Bonnie Williams, Tinley Park, IL St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Ms. Colleen Oliver, Chicago, IL Dr. Gary & Mrs. Mary Beth Williams, Don Flecker Orland Park Christian Reform Church, Orland Park, IL Mr. Robert & Mrs. Patricia Judge Tinley Park, IL Mr. Michael & Mrs. Joy Williamson, Gloria Gron Ms. Jackie O’Rourke, Oak Forest, IL Rowlett, TX Mr. Gene Infelise Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Tinley Park, IL Willow Springs School, Willow Springs, IL Henry Grudzien Mr. Larry & Mrs. Mary Overbey, Lemont, IL Ms. Teresita Wilson, St. Charles, MO Mr. Norris & Mrs. Nanine Eber Mr. Daniel Pansing, Western Springs, IL Mr. Joshua Wolf, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Bev Fox Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Sarah Parkes, Ms. Debra Wright, Orland Park, IL Mrs. Bernice Grudzien La Grange, IL Mr. Randy & Mrs. Paula Wroble, Mr. Brice & Mrs. Natalie Grudzien Ms. Grace Partynski, Homer Glen, IL New Lenox, IL Mr. Craig & Mrs. Karen Grudzien Ms. Jan Patocka, Lombard, IL Ms. Helene Zarcone, Downers Grove, IL Ms. Jane Larson Ms. Jeanne Paulsen, Citrus Heights, CA Ms. Laverne Peters Ms. Donna Payne, Harvey, IL In Honor of . . . Mr. Todd & Mrs. Hollis Ude Ms. Mona Penner, Chicago, IL Joseph John Gummersback Mr. Frank & Mrs. Jane Perchez, Alsip, IL Eric Brewster Ms. Mildred Kelemetz Mr. Jose & Mrs. Frances Perez, Mr. John & Mrs. Betty Brewster Larry Kennedy Orland Park, IL Leo and Geralyn Fondriest Mr. Tom Sarlitto Ms. Dorothy Pieper, Oak Lawn, IL Ms. Angela Fondriest Ian Krakowski Mr. Howard Pizer, Chicago, IL Michelle Gan Mr. Robert & Mrs. Patricia Judge Ms. Dana Pondelicek, Frankfort, IL Ms. Liyan Yu John and Barb Murphy Ms. Pamela Pottorff, Peyton, CO Michael Grady Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Mary Ann Palma Profit Controls Inc., Westmont, IL Ms. Mauryeen Jurczak Cathy Nagle Mr. Michael & Mrs. Catherine Quinlan, Tayden Grohs Ms. Colleen Kisel La Grange, IL Mr. Lane Carroll Patrick Nagle Mr. Domine Vescara Ragosta, Greenville, IL Humberto Guerra Ms. Colleen Kisel Ms. Doris Ranieri, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Elena Mishel-Guerra Eleanor Norton Mr. Scott Rieger, Hudson, OH Michael & Kelly Ingram Wedding Ms. Colleen Kisel Ms. Colleen Rizzone, Oak Lawn, IL Ms. Mildred Kelemetz Mary Lou O’Connor Mr. Phillip Robinson, LaPorte, IN Baby Judah Ms. Colleen Kisel Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Karen Roche, Ms. Mildred Kelemetz Ms. Geraldine DeWolfe La Grange, IL Mildred Kelemetz Ms. Pamela Pottorff Ms. Marcia Rodman, Prospect Heights, IL Ms. Colleen Kisel SSIS Team Ms. Irma Rodriguez, Chicago, IL Albert and Janet Lewis 40th Mr. Frank Watson Ms. Cheryl Rogers, Chicago, IL Wedding Anniversary John Olejniczak Ms. Debbie Romine, Chicago, IL Ms. Ann Freeburn Ms. Nan Beard Mr. Terry & Mrs. Shawn Ross, Lombard, IL Kendra Raymond-Schneider Ms. Jinx Fromme Mr. Walter & Mrs. Betty Ross, Homewood, IL Mr. Mike Doria Ms. Colleen Kisel Ms. Barbara Ruffetti, Orland Park, IL Ms. Jackie O’Rourke Ms. Karen Rybak, Midlothian, IL Mrs. Jane Perchez Mr. Larry & Mrs. Monica Ryczek, William Oliver Park Ridge, IL Ms. Cheryl Oliver Page 6 TreasuresTreasures Donations August 2013 - March 2014

Florence Patocka Ms. Michelle Dybala, Tinley Park, IL Lithuanian Scouts, Orland Park, IL Ms. Colleen Kisel Ms. Melanie Dziobas, Loda, IL Ms. Mary Lowery, Crestwood, IL Mrs. Jane Perchez Elite Sportscards & Gaming, Chicago, IL Ms. Char Mannix, Munster, IN Ms. Mary Samaska ENERSYS, Romeoville, IL Ms. Jean Masterson, Chicago, IL Ms. Constance Vicek Ms. Joyce Fleming, La Grange Park, IL Ms. Megan McLaughlin, Orland Park, IL Zachary Plant Ms. Jinx Fromme, Orland Park, IL Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Barb McSheffery, Orland Park, IL Ms. Candy Fransen Ms. Eileen Geary, Mokena, IL Mr. John Merkel, Chicago, IL Ray Schuemann Ms. Dee Gerry, Orland Park, IL Mr. Todd & Mrs. Cindy Miller, Palos Park, IL Ms. Jan John Ms. Mary Gieselmann, Orland Park, IL Ms. Gloria Olejniczak, Crestwood, IL Charlie Cooper Tennyson Gladson, Lisle, IL Orland Park Christian Reform Church, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Jeanne Paulsen Ms. Sarla Goel, Schererville, IN Ms. Jackie O’Rourke, Oak Forest, IL Mr. Alexander Grant, Orland Park, IL Ms. Jan Patocka, Lombard, IL In Kind Donations Ms. Marge Gray, Manteno, IL Mr. Frank Perchez, Alsip, IL Ms. Nancy Agler, Oak Forest, IL Ms. Joanne Gunther, Orland Park, IL Mr. Rich Picken, Orland Park, IL Mr. Tristan & Ms. Ellarose Assmus, Orland Park, IL Ms. Cindy Gutierrez, Orland Hills, IL Prairie House Garden Center, Orland Park, IL Ms. Christine Baker, Brookfield, IL Ms. Sharon Hamilton, La Grange Park, IL Project Linus, Will County, Shorewood, IL Ms. Dorothy Barron, Orland Park, IL Mr. Keith & Mrs. Danielle Hammerquist, Ms. Edith Ragsdale, Orland Park, IL Ms. Laraine Barshes, Palos Heights, IL Oak Forest, IL Ms. Nohemi Ramos, Orland Park, IL Baymont Inn & Suites, Alsip, IL Ms. Rose Marie Havran, Munster, IN Redwing Shoes, Evergreen Park, IL Ms. Nan Beard, Crestwood, IL Mr. Jonathan Hawrysz, Franklin Square, NY Mr. George & Mrs. Grace Reddell, Orland Park, IL Ms. Lauren Bell, Midlothian, IL Mrs. Laura Hawrysz, Orland Park, IL Ms. Donna Reitz, Orland Park, IL Billy Boys Restaurant, Chicago Ridge, IL Mr. Bob Hillegonds, Orland Park, IL Mr. Tony Rogers, Orland Park, IL Ms. Glenda Boughan, Palos Park, IL Ms. Amber Holup, Tinley Park, IL Salt Creek Quilters, La Grange Park, IL Ms. Susan Boughan, Palos Park, IL Ms. Sarah Holup, Tinley Park, I Ms. Sally Spagnola, Godfrey, IL Ms. Megan Brady, Tinley Park, IL Home Depot, Alsip, IL Ms. Peggy Spellman, Palos Heights, IL Ms. Michele, Kate and Sarah Brett, Palos Heights, IL Hot Dessert Knights, Palm Springs, IL Mr. Chris Stoiner, Tinley Park, IL Bridge Teen Center, Orland Park, IL Ms. Amy Howerzyl, Orland Park, IL Ms. Mike Stuart, Orland Park, IL Ms. Lauren Carroll, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Gloria Hudoba, Homer Glen, IL Suzo-Happ, Art Melesio, Mount Prospect, IL Castlebar Construction, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Lynne Huiner, Orland Park, IL Ms. Caroline Tadin, Westchester, IL Cheesecake Factory, Orland Park, IL Ms. Raegan Ivy, Orland Park, IL Taylor Rental Party Plus, Orland Park, IL Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo, Ms. Maureen James, New Lenox, IL Ms. Dolores Tedesco, Riverside, IL Hickory Hills, IL Jimmy John’s, Tinley Park, IL TJX Foundation Inc., Framingham, MA Ms. Pat Ciolek, Downers Grove, IL Mr. Richard Johnson, Orland Park, IL Tops Company, New York, NY Mr. Brian & Mrs. Mary Corcoran, Chicago, IL Mrs. Diana Karasek, Tinley Park, IL Mr. Joe Tiesch, Frankfort, IL Ms. Christina Corsano, Wilbraham, MA Mr. Tony Kas, Chicago, IL Toy Con, Bridgeview, IL Craft/Food Swap Party Group, Frankfort, IL Mrs. Joyce Kelly, Chicago, IL Toys 4 U, Northbrook, IL Cupid Candies, Oak Lawn, IL Kenootz Banquets, Midlothian, IL Toys For Tots, Chicago, Fort Sheridan, IL Dave & Busters, Orland Park, IL Ms. Bonnie Krozel, Western Springs, IL Ms. Jeanine Wahlin, Orland Park, IL Mr. Leon Denning, Palos Park, IL Ms. Dar Kuban, Alsip, IL Waterford Estates, Hazel Crest, IL Dollar General, Bourbonnais, IL Ms. Sarah LaPlante, Alsip, IL Ms. Janet Wilschke, Evergreen Park, IL Mr. Jim & Mrs. Deb Dowling, Tinley Park, IL Mr. Mike LaRosa, Orland Park, IL Mr. Danny Wright, Orland Park, IL Mr. Brian Downing, Tinley Park, IL Ms. Sheely Leech, Orland Park, IL Ms. Virginia Zitko, Romeoville, IL Ms. Kelly Dugan, Chicago, IL Ms. Connie LeMar, Chicago Ridge, IL Mrs. Barb Dutton, Frankfort, IL Light House Printing, Mokena, IL

Marci’s mom said, “The Treasure Chest has been a huge part of our experience here throughout Marci’s treatment. It’s something she looks forward to after all the procedures and spending a long day at the clinic. The Treasure Chest is a little piece of happiness she gets to take home with her that makes the day a little happier and puts a smile on her face.”

Hannah’s mom said, “My four- year-old daughter received one of your toys today at Rady Children’s

Hospital in Indianapolis. We want to say ‘thank you’ for providing this thoughtful service to kids like her.” Summer 2014 Page 7 A Special Thank YOU

Massage Envy Regional Ron Clark of Old Manager Laura Erickson Gold Cruisers (left) and Massage Envy delivers a speech Operations Manager during his annual

car show that Stephanie Hackett raised over display the $820 check

$7,000 for the for proceeds raised during Member Treasure Chest Pampered Chef Independent National Appreciation month. Foundation. Executive Director Nancy Jo Ryan (left) was joined by Deb Steiner at the Pampered Chef Training Center following their recent Cooking Show which raised $750.

Force Enterprises Owner and President Ron Strenge whose firm donated 300 The staff at FullServ Auto Care ( left), Lions Club President Neil Glynn ( left to right printed invitations Sandy Hart, Owner Susan Khattab, Ricardo ) Treasure Chest Foundation CEO and to our annual Pina, Racan Khattab, Dan Kelly, Alex Pina, Founder Colleen Kisel and Lions Club fundraiser. and Martin Alferez proudly presents a member Gene Infelise proudly display donation of $1,000 to the Treasure Chest the Lions Club’s $750 donation. Foundation at the FullServ Auto Care facility .

Becca Mueller’s Inspiring Bravery Reflects the Power of the Treasure Chest

Every day, at Children’s Cancer Treatment Centers across the nation, stories of incredible bravery unfold as childhood cancer patients and their families deal with painful treatments on an ongoing basis. One such typical example concerns our recent Sport-A-Palooza Fundraiser Honorary Chairperson, Becca Mueller of La Grange, IL. Her story, as told by her mother Barb, reflects the strength of the human spirit, the power of a positive attitude, and the potential positive impact our Foundation can have on brave young cancer patients. Our daughter Becca was diagnosed in August, 2010 with Biphenotypic Leukemia at age seven, and she is now eleven years old. She was initially placed in a high risk category due to her longer time responding to treatment. Becca was hospitalized many times, once for more than three months. Becca has endured more than 25 blood transfusions and 50 platelet infusions in addition to two weeks of cranial radiation and three stays in intensive care due to treatment complications. Throughout her medical journey, Becca’s positive attitude has never wavered, and the Treasure Chest has helped her every step of the way. She has never caused a problem when going for treatment because being able to select a toy from the Treasure Chest has helped her to see a light at the end of the tunnel. From a parent’s perspective, the Treasure Chest Foundation helped us move forward with Becca Mueller (age 9, Becca (now age 11) shows circa 2012) chooses a toy the prize she selected from Becca’s treatment. We didn’t have to worry she would resent our pushing her for treatment. from the Treasure Chest at the Treasure Chest at Hope It gave us a sense of comfort and reassurance that our child would adhere to the doctors’ and Hope Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital. nurses’ instructions. in Oak Lawn.

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On September 22 in Oak Lawn, more than 600 seasoned and new runners and walkers ranging in age from six to 80 years old helped launch the Second Annual Running with the Bulldogs 5K Walk and Run to benefit the Treasure On October 12, Taps Pub on South Cicero Avenue in Oak Chest Foundation. The ground-breaking, ground-pounding event was initially Forest hosted a Taps Cares for Kids with Cancer event conceived and organized last year by Richards High School Boys Cross which included free food, live musical entertainment Country Coach Bob Peck, who saw an opportunity to help young cancer compliments of Droptop, drink specials, a split-the-pot raffle patients. After the last participant had crossed the finish line, an impressive and 30 raffle baskets that raised more than $2,200 for the $9,403 had been raised on behalf of brave children and teens battling cancer. Treasure Chest Foundation. Taps Pub owner Michelle Fugiel

In describing his motivation for holding dedicated the event to the memory of her niece, Alyssa the event a second straight year, the Marie Kent, who passed innovative and resourceful Peck called away at age 17 after her the Treasure Chest Foundation “a battle with leukemia. charity that hits cancer head on right away. Instead of investing money to “I remember going to the conduct research (which so many hospital with Alyssa Marie wonderful charitable organizations do) and seeing all the children the Treasure Chest Foundation works to going through treatment,” keep smiles on the kids’ faces while said Michelle. “These they are going through such a difficult children deserve to smile, time in their young lives.” He added, “With the incentive of the toys and gift and the Treasure Chest cards provided by the Foundation, the Foundation helps that children have a light at the end of the happen.” tunnel after their chemotherapy or other treatments. The parents of these children are also eternally grateful for the kind gestures of this great charity.”

Durbins Restaurant of Evergreen Park sponsored its Durbins Cares event on November 2 which included free pizza, garlic bread, The nearly 80 people gathered for Dakota Inn’s Hawaiian Luau in mostaccioli, entertainment compliments of Martin and Tony Alsip on September 21 witnessed a remarkable evening that included a Acoustics, drink specials, a split-the-pot raffle and 25 raffle baskets delicious buffet dinner and musical entertainment along with chances that raised more than $4,600 for the to win exciting prizes. Angele Treasure Chest Foundation. Joachim, part owner of Dakota Inn, said, “I support the Treasure Chest Foundation because every child Durbins Manager Nancy Meyer deserves a smile.” said, “My daughter Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer at the age of one. I have one friend currently As the incredible evening drew to a fighting cancer. When cancer hits close, an impressive $1,800 had been someone really close, you want to raised to benefit the Treasure Chest get involved with organizations like Foundation and children and teens the Treasure Chest Foundation that battling cancer. help kids with cancer.” Summer 2014 Page 9

Birthday Parties, just like any other kid’s birthday party, except these toys did not go home. The toys were donated to kids fighting cancer.

Grace, Louie and Jacob, Pat Kratz’s 70th Eight-year-old Emily Austin Carter, 12, Sawyer and Piper Sophie Scholtes (center) members of the Abramic birthday featured a Yip along with her proudly displays his Sterling display the and her classmates from Family, pose with surprise party with an mother Amy Chan donated birthday donated birthday Saint Mary School in toys the boys opportunity to collect proudly display the presents which will help presents which will Buffalo Grove smile received from their toys and gifts to benefit donated birthday comfort young cancer help comfort young because of the toys they birthday party. the Treasure Chest presents. patients. cancer patients. have collected for the Foundation. Treasure Chest Foundation.

Volunteers Matter Danny Thomas once said, “Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”

The Treasure Chest Foundation has been blessed with thousands volunteers who work tirelessly. Our volunteers will always be silent heroes in the lives of the children and teens the Treasure Chest foundation serves.

Members of a Tinley Park family, Edith Resolve Center Boys take a break Orland Park resident Romeoville resident Ragsdale, April Holup, Sarah Holup from organizing and preparing George Reddel (left) assists Virginia Zitko displays a few and long-time volunteer Amber Holup, toys and gifts for shipment. Joey Rusin on a toy labeling. of the sports-themed blankets display some of the gift bags the she created for the Treasure girls created. Chest Foundation’s recent annual fundraiser.

Project Linus Will County Member Bridge Teens Hannah Marozas, Sarah Orland Park teens Mahy El-Shikh Twelve-year-old Brian Grant and his Janet McCabe proudly displays McFalls, Brooke Netz, Lance Lazzara, and Laurel Daly display a few of mother Debbie of Orland Park pause a few of the beautiful quilts Colette Striepling, Julia Gomez, Joe the hand-created gift bags for next to a stack of the more than 360 which will help comfort Bartl, Nick Lazzara and Dean Lazzara children fighting cancer. pounds of toys they have prepared for young cancer patients. organize, label, pack and prepare toys shipping to young cancer patients. and gifts for shipment. Page 10 TreasuresTreasures

Thanks for helping us secure toy deliveries for the year 2013-2014. Several local schools, churches, businesses and communities hosted Holiday Toy Drives which resulted in an enormous total donation of more than 100,000 toys.

Each year we are amazed by the fact that these generous individuals and organizations, all located within close proximity to our Orland Park headquarters, are able to provide enough toys to directly benefit children and teens at 48 Children’s Cancer Treatment Centers across the nation. We would like to convey once again our personal thanks and deep sense of gratitude to you.

On behalf of the children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer, the Treasure Chest Foundation Board of Directors and staff wish to thank you for your tremendous response. We truly feel blessed to have such support.

A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank, Midlothian Fullserv Auto Care, Oak Forest American Sewing Guild, Sunset Stitchers, Gap Outlet, Chicago Bridgeview G & W Electric, Bolingbrook American Sewing Guild, Tinley/Orland Group G. Kerkstra School, Oak Forest Ameriprise Financial Services, Orland Park Girl Scout Troops #84 & #581, Homer Glen Andrew High School Gymnastics Team, Grace United Protestant Church, Park Forest Tinley Park Grudzien Family Toy Drive, Chicago Anonymous Donation (a semi truckload of toys) Hampton Park Subdivision, Romeoville Ashburn Baptist Church, Orland Park Health Care Financial Management Assoc., Association of Operating Room Nurses, Oak Lawn Westchester AT&T, New Lenox Helen Keller School, Tinley Park B.A.I., Chicago Hot Side CrossFit, Orland Park Dr. Bertolini, Romeoville Ignite Youth Group, Rolling Meadows Botello Family & Friends, Chicago Illinois Matchbox Collector’s Club, Ms. Megan Bradbury “In Memory of Larry Kennedy”, Carol Stream Branscome Family & Friends, Ft. Wayne, IN Ingalls Cancer Care Center, Tinley Park Burbank Elementary School, Burbank Intellect Learning Center, Orland Park Cardinal Fitness, Frankfort Jack Hille Middle School, Oak Forest Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park Taylor James Family Toy Drive, New Lenox Cash America (10 south suburban locations) JOHA Cancer Clinic, Joliet Central Middle School, Tinley Park John A. Bannes School, Tinley Park Charter Fitness, Olympia Fields Joliet Jets, YMCA, Joliet The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Julian Rogus School, Frankfort Chicago Keep the Dream Alive Foundation, Lockport Christa McAuliffe School, Tinley Park Mrs. Pat Kratz 70th Birthday Party City of Crestwood KVH Industries, Tinley Park City of Oak Forest Let’s Polka U.S.A. Club, Tinley Park Conrady Junior High School, Hickory Hills Lincoln-Way Central High School, New Lenox Cookie Exchange Group, Woodridge Lincoln-Way East High School, Frankfort Dave & Busters, Orland Park Lincoln-Way North High School, Frankfort Divine Providence Church, Westchester Lincoln-Way West High School, New Lenox Mr. Mike Doria, Oak Forest Lyons Township High School, La Grange Dunkin’ Donuts, Tinley Park, Mokena Mackay Education Center, New Lenox Eggsperience, Naperville Manufacturer’s Brass and Aluminum Elim Christian Services, Orland Park Foundry, Blue Island Excel Windows, Glendale Heights, Lockport Massage Envy, Orland Park Federal Signal Corp., University Park May I Have This Dance, Dance Studio, Chicago Fernway Park Elementary School, Orland Park Maxfield Pancake House, Lombard Fierke Education Center, Oak Forest Millennium Elementary School, Tinley Park First Midwest Bank, Crestwood Mokena Animal Hospital Fish Tales Fishing Club, Oak Forest Foster School, Oak Forest Mokena Marley/Frankfort FISH Organization, Frankfort United Methodist Church Mokena Summer 2014 Page 11

New Lenox Park District Rockit Ranch Productions, Inc., Northwest School, KC Club, Evergreen Park (six Chicagoland locations) Oak Forest High School, Oak Forest Ms. Dian Schultz Family, Oak Forest Oak Forest Horizon Senior Living, Oak Forest SPi Healthcare, Tinley Park Oak Lawn Toastmasters Club Standard Bank, Frankfort Oak Ridge Elementary School, Palos Hills St. Francis of Assisi Church, Orland Park Old Navy, Orland Park St. George School, Caring Hearts Club, Tinley Park Old Quarry Middle School, Lemont St. James at Sag Bridge, Willow Springs Orland Fire Protection District St. Louis de Montfort School, Oak Lawn (six Orland Park locations) St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Manhattan Orland Park Toastmasters Club St. Peter’s Church, Frankfort Palos Park Episcopal Day Care, Palos Park St. Thomas More Seniors, Munster, IN Palos South Middle School, Palos Park Sterling Family & Friends, Palos Park Peace Community Preschool, Frankfort T.E.A.M. Asset, New Lenox Pehas Family & Friends, Lockport Dr. Thomas C. Sonneveld, DDS, MS, Orland Park Pierce & Associates, Chicago Thomas Place, Orland Park Pigtails & Crewcuts, Orland Park Top Cut Central, Plainfield The Pointe, Crestwood Toy Con Toy Show, Bridgeview POSA (Palos Orland Swim Assoc.), Orland Park Toys for Tots, Chicago, Fort Sheridan Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox Toys for Tyler, La Grange PTSIR (Physical Therapy & Sports Injury University of Evansville, Evansville, IN Rehabilitation), Tinley Park UPS, Hodgkins and Willow Springs Quality Saw & Seal Inc., Bridgeview Vikkie Monaco Salon Studio, Mokena Remembering Cathy and Alison, Patti Rose, Village of Monee Tinley Park Virgil I. Grissom Middle School, Tinley Park Remembering Hannah, Bulian Westchester Community Church, Westchester Family & Friends, Joliet Worthwoods Elementary School, Worth Republic Bank, Tinley Park Wroble Family & Friends, New Lenox Richlee Vans, Chicago Ridge Miss Emily Yip’s Birthday Party, Deerfield Ridge Early Childhood Center, Oak Forest

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Save the Date! Visit Our Website! CruZin for KidZ with www.treasurechest.org Cancer Motorcycle Run Saturday, September 6, 2014 For news and notifications from The Treasure Chest Foundation 9:30 a.m. join our electronic mailing list at: [email protected] Parkview Christian Church 183rd & Wolf Road Providing Toys and Smiles to Kids With Cancer Orland Park, IL Who We Are The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing gifts from a treasure chest. We Need New What We Do The Foundation supports 9,000 children and teens each month who are diagnosed with cancer and treated at one Board Members! of 48 hospitals. How We Do It The Foundation depends on contributions of money, toys The Treasure Chest Foundation and gifts through private and corporate donations. needs Board members who can open doors, attract others to the cause and serve as ambassadors. If Memorial and Honorary Gifts you believe in our mission and want Making a gift to the POTCF in memory of or in honor of a loved one, friend or family member is a to help grow the organization, please wonderful and sincere way to show your love for them. To make a gift in memory of or in call Colleen at 708-687-TOYS (8697) honor of someone special, simply send your contribution to the POTCF and indicate who you would like to receive acknowledgment of your gift. Your gift amount will remain confidential and or send an email to a card will be sent to your loved one or the family of your loved one to show how much you care. [email protected]. For more information on memorial and honorary gifts, please call Colleen at 708-687-TOYS (8697).