something to stand on, or

Buzz
“When you come to the edge
you know, and
of all the
are about to
step off into the darkness
of the unknown,
is knowing one of two
things will happen: There will be
something to stand on, or
you will be taught to
.”
-Author Barbara J Winter
Saturday, May 4
Bunco for Breast Cancer
Tulsa, OK
Friday, May 10
918 Construction Golf Tournament
Bixby, OK
Saturday, June 8
Crafting for a Cure
Adair, OK
Leake Collector Car Show & Auction
Golf Cart Auction
Tulsa, OK
Saturday, June 8
BCAP Golf Cart Auction
Tulsa, OK
The Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) Fund has raised over
$200,000 and helped over 100 patients since its inception in 2006.
Our Board has worked diligently to provide the most support for
those undergoing breast cancer treatment in Tulsa – Northeast
Oklahoma, while developing a robust organization to support our
continued growth.
Today, BCAP finds itself at a crossroads. While we desire to continue
our events and patient support, we realize we must focus internally
as well to ensure the organization’s longevity. In this vein, BCAP will
be spending 2013 focused on strategic planning and patient
expansion.
Most importantly, please note that while we further develop our
Board and infrastructure, we will also focus diligently on supporting
our patients. We will continue the regular review and approval of
patient applications and enable our organization to provide more
patient assistance in the future.
We appreciate your continued support as we work through this
transition. We believe BCAP will be bigger and better in the future
based on our focused efforts this year. If you have any questions
about this information or how it might impact you, please contact us
at bcapfund@bcapfund.org.
Sincerely,
Donations were made in
of the following:
Judy Edwards from:
Joy Sue Compton
Dr. John Kastl
Karen D. Pendland from:
Mark & Sharla Belluomo
Donations were made in
of the following:
Angela Walters from:
Dan & Rhonda Duke
Nancy & Anthony Horn
Judy Kastl
Judy Kastl from:
Jo Ellen Sutter
Sandy Thomas
Ann Wilkerson
Frank & Patti Kastl
Stephanie deVerges from:
Judy Kastl
DiAnne Cunningham
Clara Qasem
Susan Dowd from:
Colin Dowd
Alison Berry
J.M. Dowd
Susan Comfort from Leslie Comfort
LeaAnne & Mark McGuire from:
Bradley Garrison
Anthony & Lori Mitten
Chris Gibson from Anthony & Lori Mitten
Marie “Thelma” Lloyd from:
Mark & Sharla Belluomo
Debbi Turner from:
Mark Watson
Susan Harrison from:
Judy Kastl
Doris Wheeler from:
Cheryl Clark
Lenore “Lynn” Coombes from:
Marty Coombes
Virginia Ann Young
Don Izett
Dr. & Mrs. Steve Grigsby
Mr. & Mrs. Bricen Grigsby
The Derek & Juli Grigsby Family
Ron & Karen Garrison
Cheryl Coll-Gallup
Ron & Andrea Cordell
Bob & Letha Delp
Ruby Beauchamp
Edward and Barbara Williams
The Vinita Hornets Class of '77
The Silvertones Family
Paula Sue Norvell
Vera W. May
Billye Housman
R.E. & Anna R. Hamm
Mark & Shelli Temple
Cynthia Harvey
"Thank you seems so not enough. I stand amazed at the blessing you have been to me and my loved
ones. So from the bottom of my heart I thank you for standing by me during my fight with this evil."
"I wanted to thank you and your organization for the wonderful work you are
doing. My family flew just under the radar when it came to being able to pay for
the hospital stays, multiple medications, etc. You are truly doing great work!"
"Thank you so much for making a house payment, and paying
$100 towards my gas and electric bills. These last few months
have been challenging for me financially and this has taken
away a lot of my stress."
Mike Lichtenwalter from:
Sylvia Heider
Becknell Wholesale Company
Willard & Lucile Carter
Scott & Debbie Miller
Wayne & Janice Lichtenwalter
Rodney & Deborah Swearingen
George Hailey from:
Alan Ford
Launis Kastl from:
Frank Kastl, Sr.
Brandon Michael Fraire from:
Janette Hammack
Katherine Beyhan from:
Susan Dowd
Scott H. Miller from:
JoAn Lichtenwalter
As mentioned before, 2013 will be spent on strategic planning and patient expansion. As we further develop our Board of
Directors and strengthen our patient outreach, we must look to our volunteer base and ask for your help. We encourage everyone
to help market our wonderful mission and continue to seek patient referrals.
In addition to adding more volunteers to our organization, we hope to enhance our board membership with the following:
Media coordinator
Graphics designer
Editor/Publisher
Accountant/Financier
Medical liaison
Web developer
Patient liaison
Fundraiser
Social media coordinator
Marketing coordinator
Strategic planner/Project manager
Grant Writer
Secretary
Events coordinator
Survivors
Our
are as follows:

Increase our base of ready volunteers

Improve our recognition within the community

Streamline our by-laws

Plan fundraising events for 2014

Plan patient awareness events for 2014

Enhance our board membership
BUNCO FOR BREAST CANCER will be held at the Union High
School Collegiate Academy on Saturday, May 4. Address is
6836 S. Mingo Rd.
Due to a special donation from The Buggy Station, BCAP will be
auctioning a fully accessorized golf cart at The Leake Collector
Car Show and Auction on Saturday, June 8 at the Quik
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 6:15 p.m.
Trip Center at Expo Square.
Game at 6:30 p.m.
$30 includes meal. Join us for Bunco, live and silent auction,
door prizes and our annual live dessert auction!
Visit bcapfund.org to purchase your tickets.
918 Construction of Bixby, OK is hosting a golf tournament on
Friday, May 10 at Whitehawk Golf Course in Bixby.
Help support BCAP and enter into the 4 person scramble.
Visit bcapfund.org for more information.
Join us on June 8th in Adair, OK for a craft fair honoring
BCAP! For more information, contact Lisa at 918-292-9537.
Survivor Brunch/Fashion Show
Pink on the Green Putt Putt
Christmas Basket Delivery
Pink on the Green Putt Putt
Christmas Baskets
Bella Vita Spa Day
BCAP is always in need of sponsorships for our upcoming events. If you own a company, or know
someone that does, and would like information about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact
us. All sponsorships are tax deductible and come with many perks for the event sponsored.
BCAP is always in need of items to use for our silent and live auctions and door prizes! If you own a
company, or know someone that does , and would like to donate items, please contact us. All donations
are tax deductible.
For the most up to date information about BCAP, check out our website. You will find
upcoming events and recent news within our organization. Look for the “DONATE” button
which can be used to pay for fundraising tickets and for other charitable donations to
support Tulsa-area women.
Over the past years, we have heard from many
individuals that they want to help our organization.
We have Board positions, we have positions that
require attending meetings, attending events, helping
behind the scenes, stocking brochures around town and
the list goes on and on. If you have 15 minutes a
week - we can find something for you to do!! Not
everyone has the time to devote to monthly meetings,
but if you do and you value this cause, we would love to
have you get involved!!
For a $25 annual donation, you will receive a membership card, our
newsletter, t-shirt, e-mail notification of upcoming events & volunteer
opportunities, and entries in our quarterly prize drawings. Prizes include
tickets to concerts and other upcoming events, hotel stays, dinners or gift
certificates to other entertainment hot spots!
To sign up, go to www.bcapfund.org
Please email michellemc1984@yahoo.com if you are
interested.
4th Quarter Drawing Winner!
Congratulations to DiAnne Cunningham, winner of
4 tickets to Fleetwood Mac at the BOK Center on May 1.
Sponsored By ...
Angela Walters (2006)
Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Chairman of the Board
Tony Edwards (2006)
Executive Vice President, Candidates
Judy Kastl (2006)
Chief Financial Officer
Norman Walters (2006)
Board Member at Large
Randy Gasswint (2008)
President
Dianne Smith (2010)
Board Member at Large
Cheryl Jackson (2011)
Board Member at Large
Michelle Crawford (2011)
Board Member at Large
Frank Kastl (2013)
Chief Operating Officer
Kara Seiter (2013)
Board Intern
Cheryl became Board Member-at-Large with BCAP in 2011. Cheryl is of
counsel with the Patterson Law firm in Tulsa where she specializes in civil
litigation related to real property. She also practices in the areas of family
law, criminal defense and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Cheryl sits on the
Oklahoma Bar Association’s Women in Law Committee.
Cheryl was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma and attended Northeastern State
University for her undergraduate studies in Criminal Justice and later
attended law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law. While in law
school, she served as a senior staff member on the Energy Law Journal and
president of the Women’s Law Caucus. She also served as Treasurer of the
Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law Society and was a member of the
Phi Delta Phi honors fraternity. During law school, Cheryl was awarded the
CALI Award for Excellence in Civil Procedure and was honored as the
National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Law Student.
Cheryl is married to Jared Nelson and has three wonderful boys who keep
her busy with baseball games, football games, and band concerts.
BCAP Fund is a 501 c(3) organization governed by local Tulsa volunteers who provide financial assistance to breast
cancer patients undergoing debilitative cancer treatments. Recipients are chosen from the following counties in
Oklahoma: Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Kay, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa,
Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington. Our candidate committee meets monthly to select deserving
recipients for short term rent, mortgage and utility assistance. Funds are raised through events, corporate donations,
grants and private donations. No amount is too small.