2006... What a Year!

Winter 2007 Volume 11
2006... What a Year!
•15 retreats •834 family participants • Three major fundraisers: Jeans and Dreams, Denim and Diamonds, JM Lexus Charity Golf Event, raising nearly $600,000
• New exciting partnerships • Volunteer appreciation receptions
• Wheels of Hope holiday raffle raised $10,000 • Two new board members
Andy Roddick Foundation Pledges $80,000
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ne of the top tennis players in the United States, Andy Roddick currently serves as one of
Deliver the Dream’s celebrity spokespersons and close friends. In keeping with its mission
of “Helping Children Today for Tomorrow,” the Andy Roddick Foundation recently
announced its pledge of $80,000 to Deliver the Dream to fund its family retreat program.
Blanche Roddick, Andy’s mother, is a major force behind
the Foundation and has facilitated its partnership with DTD.
“As an organization committed to helping families and children,
we are pleased and proud to be a part of Deliver the Dream’s
mission. We hope that this contribution will enhance the DTD
program and allow DTD to reach out to more children
and families who need their help.” Continued on page 3
Pat Moran and Andy Roddick
at Sixth Annual Andy Roddick
Foundation Charity Weekend.
Andy Roddick, Samantha Green, 11, and Jake Green, 9, at Sixth Annual
Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Weekend. The Green family participated in
a recent DTD retetreat through the South Florida Diabetes Research Institute.
JM Lexus Charity Golf Event Benefits Deliver the Dream
Fifth Annual JM Lexus Charity Golf Event is a huge success raising more than $125,000 for Deliver the Dream
From left to right: Jim Dunn, vice president and general manager of JM Lexus, Pat Moran,
founder of Deliver the Dream, Sonny Brown, 12, Tony Segreto, WTVJ NBC 6 news anchor,
Jeanette Brown and Ally Brown, 10, at the Fifth Annual JM Lexus Charity Golf Event,
which raised $125,000 for Deliver the Dream. The Brown family participated in a recent
Deliver the Dream retreat weekend through the Mailman Center for Child Development.
Tournament details on page 6
From the Chair
Golf - Georgia Style – “Delivers the Dream”!
Toyota Mall of Georgia Annual Charity Golf Tournament
By Rick Catlett
President, Gator
Bowl Association
Deliver the Dream had an exceptionally
eventful and successful year! In 2006, we
held 15 retreats serving 192 families and
834 family participants, the highest number served since the program’s inception.
Also this past year, we welcomed two
new members to the board, Rosie Puello
Burkman and Jennie Orians Williams.
Rosie is vice president of marketing for
JM&A Group, a division of JM Family
Enterprises, and has recently been
appointed as chair of the Marketing
Committee for Deliver the Dream.
Jennie, a former vice president with
First Union Bank, joined the board in
October. She and her husband John,
owner of Toyota Mall of Georgia, reside
in Atlanta, and Jennie will be co-chairing
DTD’s newly formed Atlanta Alliance.
In 2007, our objective is to repeat last
year’s phenomenal success in conducting
15 retreats, serving nearly 900 family
participants. Part of the funding for these
programs came from DTD’s three major
events, Denim and Diamonds, Jeans and
Dreams and the JM Lexus Charity Golf
Event. Last year, these events combined
to raise nearly $600,000. With your
continued support, we can take this to
an even higher level in the coming year.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
THANK YOU to all of the donors,
volunteers, event sponsors and medical
advisory staff for all that you do. You
helped make 2006 a year to remember!
From everyone at Deliver the Dream,
we wish you a Happy and Healthy 2007.
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oyota Mall of Georgia’s
annual charity golf tournament recently raised
$81,250 for Deliver the Dream
retreats. The tournament, in its
fifth year, raised funds to benefit
Atlanta-area families facing
serious illness or crisis.
More than 120 golfers hit the
links at the world-renowned
TPC Sugarloaf Golf Course in Duluth,
Georgia. The TPC course has hosted
numerous PGA Tour events and
provided the ideal setting for this year’s
event. The tournament was kicked
off by an entertaining long-drive
exhibition by Trick Shot Artist Rocky
“Rockstar” Shipes, then followed by an
end-of-play shoot out, barbeque lunch
and awards ceremony.
Continued from page 1 - Andy Roddick Foundation
Founded in 2001, the Andy Roddick Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of life and
enhance educational and economic opportunities for all children and families in need. All benefiting organizations aid in the
development of at-risk children and families, including those that have been abused and neglected.
Headquartered in Boca Raton, the success of the Andy Roddick Foundation is largely due to the tremendous support from
Roddick’s family and friends. Led by the philanthropic spirit of Andy and his mother, Blanche Roddick, the Andy Roddick
Foundation staff consists solely of unpaid volunteers who work tirelessly year-round. Not only do they raise money for the
Foundation, but they also increase the overall awareness of the unfortunate realities of children in need.
For more information about the Foundation, call the Andy Roddick Foundation at (561) 620-9449 or visit arfoundation.org.
“Taking It All Off” Raises More Than $500 for DTD
John Williams, owner and chairman
of Toyota Mall of Georgia (far right),
presents a check in the amount of $81,250
to (L to R) Matt Pieper, former executive
director of Deliver the Dream (DTD),
Terri Wallace Flannery, director of development of DTD, and Jennie Williams,
member of DTD’s board of directors.
“Thanks to our generous corporate sponsors and hard-working volunteers, the success of this tournament will help local families in crisis,” said John Williams, owner
and dealer principal of Toyota Mall of Georgia. “By coming together for a great day
of golf, we helped ensure Deliver the Dream’s mission of enabling those in need to
regain strength, mend spirits and just be families and kids again.”
Congratulations to award winners G&K Services (top team), David Williams
(longest drive), and Devon Hayes (closest to the pin). Special thanks to major
tournament sponsors including eLEAD CRM, Wachovia, JM&A Group, Southeast
Toyota Finance, WestWayne, and Southeast Toyota Distributors. For a complete list
of tournament sponsors, see this issue of Mending Spirits Special Thanks insert.
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veryone has their own unique way of giving back
as recently demonstrated by four associates from
JM Family Enterprises’ Internal Audit Department.
It all started when Ryan Sneir, a frequent traveler, returned
to his office with a shaved head. Ryan, after receiving
a lot of good-natured teasing from his fellow associates,
challenged them to also “take it all off.” Bill Dakak was
the first to accept Ryan’s challenge, but on the condition
his fellow associates pay him to do so. Bill next challenged
fellow associate Joe Arndt, who agreed but only if all the
money collected from shaving their heads be donated to
Deliver the Dream. Not to be left out, Jarrett Smith joined
these three in their quest. On September 7, after soliciting
other departments to support their cause, Ryan, Bill, Joe
and Jarrett headed to Salon 185, JMFE’s on-site hair salon.
More than $500 was raised as a result of these four
“taking it all off.”
Jarrett Smith, Ryan Sneir, Joe Arndt, and Bill Dakak
after the buzz cut.
Not-for-Profit Healthcare Partner Profile
National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Florida Chapter
Donor Spotlight
Deliver the Dream receives $45,000 grant from the Wasie Foundation
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he Wasie Foundation has announced Deliver the Dream is a
recipient of a $45,000 grant to be used in support of a retreat for
children with brain tumors and their families referred by Chris Evert
Children’s Hospital. The Wasie Foundation serves as an enduring legacy
of Minneapolis trucking pioneer Stanley Wasie and his wife, Marie. Marie
Wasie’s abiding interest in the welfare of the young is reflected in the
foundation’s effort to create a brighter future for children with medical
problems. Deliver the Dream is deeply grateful to The Wasie Foundation
for its assistance as we strive to provide care for families facing crisis as
a result of serious illness or the loss of a family member.
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S
ince 2002, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has served as one of
Deliver the Dream’s not-for-profit healthcare partners, referring families with
individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Karen Dresbach, president of
the Multiple Scleroris Society South Florida Chapter, has been a key facilitator of the
Society’s partnership with Deliver the Dream. Since its inception, Deliver the Dream
has conducted three family retreats with the Multiple Sclerosis Society South Florida
Chapter, providing medical and psycho-social support to nearly 150 family participants
affected by multiple sclerosis.
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. Since the
organization was formed, it has kept its eyes on this ultimate goal. The Society and its network of chapters nationwide
promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs – including support for the
new diagnosed and those living with MS over time. For information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society visit
www.nationalmssociety.org.
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DTD Venue Profile
2007 Family Retreat Schedule
Healing and Hope in 2006
Kanuga Conference Center
Beautiful Kanuga Conference Center
S
et in the scenic mountains of
North Carolina near the city
of Hendersonville and centered
around Lake Kanuga, the Kanuga
Conference Center was the location where
DTD hosted its first retreat weekend in late
2002, serving families who had a parent
with cancer.
Kanuga’s private year-round facility serves
as an ideal setting for our Deliver the
Dream families who are experiencing an
illness or crisis, and who are seeking to find
time to regain strength, mend spirits and
just be families and kids again. Situated
on 1,400 acres of woods, this venue is a
complete conference center that features
cozy cottages, comfortable dining facilities,
ample meeting space, and a hardworking
staff who have come to feel like a part of
the DTD family. The center also offers an
abundance of recreational opportunities
including swimming, tennis, hiking, fishing,
canoeing and more. Kanuga is a warm and
welcoming facility in the heart of western
North Carolina’s great-out-doors.
One of the six venues used by Deliver the
Dream to carry out its mission, Kanuga
continues to be a favorite with DTD families, volunteers and staff. To date, DTD has
held 18 retreats at this facility bringing hope
and peace to over 900 family participants.
In 2007, four retreats are scheduled to be
held at Kanuga Conference Center. Our
next retreat will take place March 15-18,
2007 for families who have been affected by
HIV. For more information about Kanuga
Conferences, Inc. visit www.kanuga.org.
Deliver the Dream successfully completes 15 retreat weekends in 2006
January 18-21, 2007
Moffitt Cancer Center
Families who have a parent with cancer
River Ranch – Lake Wales, FL
June 21-24, 2007
Miami Mailman Center
TBD
Sandpiper Resort – Port St. Lucie, FL
February 8-11, 2007
National MS Society –
South Florida Chapter
Families who have a parent with
Multiple Sclerosis
Sandpiper Resort – Port St. Lucie, FL
August 2-5, 2007
National MS Society –
Atlanta
Families who a parent with Multiple Sclerosis
Amicalola Falls – Dawsonville, GA
February 22-25, 2007
Chris Evert
Children’s Hospital
Families who have a child with cancer
River Ranch – Lake Wales, FL
March 15-18, 2007
Grady Healthcare Systems
Families who have a child with HIV
Kanuga Conference Center –
Hendersonville, NC
March 29-April 1, 2007
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Families that have a parent with cancer
Cerveny Conference Center – Live Oak, FL
April 12-15, 2007
Nemours Children’s Clinic
Families who have a child that has experienced
a liver or bone marrow transplant
River Ranch – Lake Wales, FL
May 3-6, 2007
Joe DiMaggio
Children’s Hospital
TBD - Hematology / Oncology children
Sandpiper Resort – Port St. Lucie, FL
May 31-June 3, 2007
CarePartners Mountain Area
Hospice
Families who have experienced the loss
of a loved one
Kanuga Conference Center –
Hendersonville, NC
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September 20-23, 2007
Mission Children’s Hospital
TBD
Kanuga Conference Center –
Hendersonville, NC
October 4-7, 2007
American Cancer Society
Families who have a child
with a brain tumor
Cerveny Conference Center –
Live Oak, FL
November 1-4, 2007
Hospice of Greensboro –
Kids Path
TBD
Kanuga Conference Center –
Hendersonville, NC
November 15-18, 2007
Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta
TBD
Amicalola Falls – Dawsonville, GA
December 6-9, 2007
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
TBD
River Ranch – Lake Wales, FL
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eliver the Dream recently wrapped
up the 2006 retreat year, completing a total of 15 retreat weekends,
serving over 192 families and 834 family
participants, bringing the total of family
participants served by DTD since its
inception to nearly 2,400!
The fall
of 2006
brought
lots of
excitement
to Deliver
the Dream
families.
From the
tropical
ambiance of
Sandpiper
Resort, to
the breathtaking views of Amicalola, to the
outdoor beauty of River Ranch, our families
found much-needed happiness, peace
and renewal.
In October, fourteen South Florida families
referred by the American Cancer Society set
off for Sandpiper Resort in Port St. Lucie,
Florida. Families who have a child with a
brain tumor were invited to have fun, relax,
and escape the everyday during this four-day,
three-night retreat. In addition to dressing
for a costume party, participants had the
opportunity to test their skills at water skiing
and sailing, and to feel the thrill of flying
on a trapeze.
During November,
families referred by
Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta headed north
to Amicalola where they
experienced the beauty
of fall turning to winter
in the scenic mountains of Georgia. While
roasting marshmallows,
hiking to waterfalls, and
participating in a nature
scavenger hunt, these
families, each having a
child with leukemia, were
able to make new friendships and reconnect with
their loved ones.
Deliver the Dream’s final 2006 retreat included
north Florida families referred by St. Vincent’s
Medical Center. We took these families to the
rustic beauty of River Ranch just outside of
Lake Wales, Florida. Cowboy hats, horseback
riding, and adventure were the themes of this
retreat for families who have a parent with
cancer. It was hard to tell who was having
more fun … the kids or the adults!
Lasting memories were created as family
members reached the top of the rock
wall, went horseback riding, and experienced an airboat ride through the lush
marshes of the Kissimmee River.
Fifteen retreats are once again scheduled
to be held in 2007. We are excited at the
opportunity to help even more families
experience the magic of Deliver the
Dream. For more information, please
call 1-888-OUR DREAM (687-3732)
or visit www.deliverthedream.org
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JM Lexus Charity Golf Event
2006 JM Lexus Charity Golf Event
Sponsors
D
uring September 2006, over
190 golfers hit the fairways as
part of the Fifth Annual JM
Lexus Charity Golf Event. This year’s
event was a record-setting event raising more than $125,000, providing
enough funds for nearly 166 family
participants to attend a Deliver the
Dream retreat.
Event
Chair
Jim
Dunn,
general
manager
of JM
Lexus,
greeted
guests
as the festivities were kicked off Friday
evening with a Welcome Reception
at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Tony
Segreto, NBC6 News Anchor, emceed
the evening’s program which featured a
pool-side gathering and silent auction.
and John Pasto of Advanced Roofing
triumphed on the Cypress Course.
Deliver the Dream wishes to thank this year’s tournament sponsors for their incredible generosity
TITLE SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
JM Lexus
DJ Vending
Hamlin & Associates
Lexus Financial Services
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Listening to the tunes of Jimmy Stowe
and The Stowaways, guests mingled,
browsed the auction items and savored
sumptuous appetizers.
The next day, golfers gathered at the
historic Palm-Aire Country Club
in Pompano Beach
to enjoy a friendly
day of competition
and fun on the Oaks
and Cypress courses.
Radio personality Jeff DeForrest
of 790 The Ticket
concluded the day’s
action as emcee of an awards banquet.
DeForrest announced the top teams
and auctioned wonderful prizes
including a weekend getaway at
The Breakers in Palm Beach, and the
use of a brand new Lexus SC 430
convertible, courtesy of JM Lexus.
Oaks Course winners were Ed Guana,
Doug Hauffman, Robert Tudors
and Howard Poully of Turbax Wheel.
Chris Felix, Joel Kaplan, Guy Reese
Manheim’s Lauderdale-Miami Auto Auction
Major sponsors for the golf event
included JM Lexus, LauderdaleMiami Auto Auction, Inc., AlliedBarton
Security Services, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., The Reynolds & Reynolds
Company, Florida Panthers Hockey
Club and
media sponsors WTVJ
NBC 6, 790
The Ticket,
Comcast and
The South
Florida Business Journal.
CORPORATE FOURSOMES
AT&T
Auto Trader Publications
Mark Barton
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Champion Solutions Group
Climate Temp, Inc.
Comcast Spotlight
Core Design Group, Inc.
Dealer Tire, LLC
Jim Dunn
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Flamingo Oil Company
G&K Services
LoJack Corporation
Morrison Motors
Nunez Guim McCarthy Advertising
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Relational Technology Solutions
Tom Ryals
Shula’s Steakhouses, L.P.
Solarcom, Inc.
Turbax Wheel
WFOR-TV CBS 4
WPLG-TV Local 10
Waveguide Communications, Inc.
GOLD SPONSOR
AlliedBarton Security Services
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
MEDIA SPONSORS
WTVJ NBC 6
790 The Ticket
Comcast
South Florida Business Journal
RECEPTION SPONSOR
Reynolds & Reynolds
Thank you to all the corporate
sponsors, golf foursomes, volunteers,
auction donors, and friends of JM
Lexus and Deliver the Dream who
made this event a great success!
CART SPONSOR
Florida Panthers Hockey Club
SILVER SPONSORS
Sponsor Spotlight
M
anheim is the world’s leading provider of used vehicle services and is a
marketplace for millions of cars that change hands every year. Manheim
supports sellers in getting the full value of their vehicles, and provides buyers
a reliable and safe market to purchase a wide variety of vehicles. Currently owned by
Cox Enterprises, Inc., Manheim was founded by Jake Ruhl, Paul Stern, B.Z. Mellinger
and Art Walters in 1945. Manheim’s Lauderdale-Miami Auto Auction is just one of 139 throughout the world and is
one of 20 that currently feature specialty auctions including boats, motorcycles, and power sports vehicles, such as jet
skis and ATV’s. Manheim’s strong belief in building relationships and providing excellent customer service continues
to keep them at the top of their industry.
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SPONSOR A CHILD OR PARENT
TO A RETREAT
Advanced Roofing, Inc.
Dent Wizard
Lexus Southern Area
Muvico Theatres, Inc.
Occidental Hotels & Resorts
PurigeN98
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.
The Melting Pot
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Dealermiles LLC
Holy Cross Hospital
Jan’s Homemade Candies, Inc.
NuFinish Paint Technologies, Inc.
Relational Technology Solutions
Tropic Survival Advertising
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My Deliver the Dream Experience
My Journey from a DTD Family to a DTD Volunteer
By Bobbie Potter
My name is Bobbie Potter.
My journey started in May
2004 when my precious daughter Terri, a 42 year-old single
mother of three, a 7-year-old girl
and two young adult boys, was
diagnosed with cancer. Although
her doctors gave her only a small
chance of survival, we decided
to proceed with treatment which
included radical surgery, intensive chemotherapy and radiation.
The effects of the therapy were
more difficult to deal with than
any of us had expected. Terri
was sick most of the time and consequently I moved in with her and my
granddaughter to help take care
of her many responsibilities.
After six months of therapy, we
were all exhausted and emotionally
drained. It was in Terri’s last weeks
of radiation when the staff of St.
Vincent’s oncology group referred our
family to attend a Deliver the Dream
retreat. A four-day vacation free of
therapy (that sounded good) at a
place where we would be pampered
and spoiled (that sounded great!).
We gladly agreed to attend.
In November 2004, my daughter
Terri, her daughter Chrissy, and I
arrived at St. Vincent’s Hospital, bags
in tow, to board a luxury charter bus
for our trip to Westgate River Ranch
in Lake Wales, Florida. When we
arrived at River Ranch, we were
greeted by yellow-shirted Deliver the
Dream volunteers and staff members,
waving and smiling. We were
welcomed with a Hope-the-Bear
the weekend, we made lots of
friends and memories that will
never be forgotten.
After returning home I wrote a
thank you letter to Pat Moran
and decided that this was a
program I wanted to give back
to. I wanted to be one of those
yellow-shirted, smiling, excited
volunteers.
Bobby welcomes the Roberts/Henderson Family
to the Cerveny Conference Center.
stuffed animal for Chrissy and a basket
of goodies, including a camera to
capture special moments at the retreat.
In addition, we were assigned our own
family volunteer who took wonderful
care of us throughout our stay.
During the weekend we encountered
many new experiences; our first
hayride, first horseback ride, and first
rodeo. One early morning, while
lake-side fishing, Chrissy caught her
very first fish. Later that weekend,
we also went on our first airboat ride
touring the scenic Kissimmee River.
Throughout the entire weekend we
were pampered and spoiled, having
our meals served, our beds made, and
by having plenty of time to just relax.
We had a blast, laughing, giggling,
and making new friends. But best
of all, we enjoyed just being a family.
When it was time to leave, we
boarded the bus and those same
smiling, energetic, yellow-shirted
volunteers lined up to wave good-bye.
WOW what a great experience! Over
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My first volunteer experience
was in November 2005, exactly
one year from the date of my
family experience. The retreat
was held for families with a child
with bleeding disorders referred from
Nemours Children’s Clinic. I was very
excited about the prospect of serving
these families as I had been a nurse in
the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for
22 years. Once again, I was welcomed
with open arms by the Deliver the
Dream staff and volunteers.
During the retreat, I was matched to
a single mother and four wonderful
children. I grew extremely close to this
family very quickly. On just the second
day, the youngest child was calling
me “Memaw”. I laughed and cried
with my DTD family during happy
and emotional times throughout the
weekend.
The weekend was full of long hours
and hard work, but I never seemed to
get tired. I only felt joy seeing all of the
families laughing, playing and enjoying life, as all families should. From
the opening icebreaker to the last wave
as the bus home pulled away, my love
grew for each mom, dad, child and
fellow volunteer. Since then, I have
participated in one other weekend at
the same location in May 2006. The
volunteer experience continues to get
better and better. I hope to have the
opportunity to volunteer again sometime in the near future.
The work that is being done by Deliver
the Dream is so outstanding that both
as a family recipient of their endeavors
and a volunteer worker, I must say….
Thank you, thank you and well
done, well done!!!!
Sincerely,
Bobbie Potter
Bobbie and Maya Henderson, 1 1/2,
adding the last touch to their wish boat.
At the Car Wash
Third annual Family Center car wash raises money for Deliver the Dream
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ver the past summer, the JMFE Family
Center held its third annual car wash in
support of Deliver the Dream retreat
weekends, raising nearly $240 to benefit families in
need. Children of all ages dressed the part to rub and
scrub JM Family Enterprises associates’ cars. In addition to washing cars, the children ran a lemonade
stand that also offered homemade cookies and beaded
jewelry. Special thanks to all those that helped support
the cause.
Flannery,
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Bobby as a tacky tourist chaperoning
the kids costume party.
Family Center girls workin
g hard and having fun in
support
of Deliver the Dream.
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New to the Dream
Deliver the Dream is pleased to welcome Jessica Milnes
and Alexandra Trajkovic to its staff.
Holidays Were Full of Special Moments…
Wheels of Hope holiday raffle to benefit Deliver the Dream
JMFE’s ITS Department spreads holiday cheer
Celebrity Spokespersons
Craig Morgan
Andy Roddick
Board of Directors
Pat Moran - Founder and CEO
Richard M. Catlett - Chair
Kent Ellert
Jorge Gonzalez
James E. Baiter
Rosie Puello Burkman
Martin J. Coyle, Jr.
Katherine M. Eggleston
Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
David Jones
James Kelleher
Jonathan McVety
Tom Reynolds
Holly C. Giertz-Richardson
Tony Stromberg
Mark Templeton
Jennie Williams
James E. Rink (in memory)
Board Attorney
Maria Guttoso
Executive Director (Interim)
Tony Stromberg
Medical Advisory Board
Karen Moffitt, Ph.D. - Chair
Paul J. Chappano, M.D.
Kristine Colluro- Smith, MSW, LCSW
Mary Cowans, MSW, LCSW
Adrienne Franco, M.S., CRC, CMM
Gary Kleiner, M.D., PhD
Jennifer Lee
Vanesa T. Myers, M.D.
Linda Poss, RN, M.B.A.
Helena Richards, LCSW, ACSW
Rudolph Roskos, M.D.
Mary Turney, LCSW
Ora J. Wells, M.D.
Not-for-Profit Partners
American Cancer Society
Care Partners Mountain Area Hospice
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Grady Healthcare System
Hospice of Greensboro
Mailman Center for Child Development
Mission Children’s Hospital
Moffit Cancer Center
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nemours Children’s Clinic
North Broward Hospital District
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Transylvania Community Hospital
J
essica Milnes recently joined
Deliver the Dream as the fund
development specialist. In this
role, she will be responsible for organizing and implementing annual giving
projects, while assisting with DTD’s
marketing and fundraising activities.
Jessica joins us from Nova Southeastern
University where she worked in the
Office of Development/Alumni
Relations. Originally from Colorado,
Jessica relocated to south Florida after
graduating with a Bachelor of Science
degree in marketing from Colorado
State University.
A
lexandra Trajkovic serves
as the database specialist for
Deliver the Dream, joining
our team in July 2006. She is responsible
for maintaining and operating DTD’s
donor development database. Alexandra
has a strong background in non-profit
development. Before joining DTD,
she served as the manager of donor
development for the American Red
Cross and as donations supervisor for
the National Parkinson Foundation.
Introducing...
Hope the Bear congratulating Lisa Smith on her win.
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n the spirit of the holidays, Deliver the Dream recently
raffled off a holiday red wagon full of popular gift items,
all to raise money for families in crisis. Valued at over
$3,000, the wagon included some of the most sought-after
holiday toys and electronics such as an iPod Nano, Bose Wave
Radio, 20” Sharp Flat Panel TV, $500 Visa Gift Card and
more. Lisa Smith of JM Family Accounting Services was
the lucky winner. Special thanks to the JM&A Group who
developed the idea and to Lasting Impressions for packaging
the wagon. In addition, thank you to all of you who
purchased raffle tickets; your donation helped raise almost
$10,000 for Deliver the Dream.
The Technology Operations Sr. Management Team from left to right:
Dan Chupp, John Ceraolo, Tom Holmes, Trish Davis, Darryl Head,
Tom Kraus, Shawn Berg, Brian Harrison.
T
he senior management of JM Family Enterprises’
Technology Operations Department certainly
knows how to demonstrate the true meaning
of the spirit of giving! During a meeting to discuss the
staff’s holiday gift exchange, this group decided instead to
make a donation to Deliver the Dream. Together, the team
raised $1,000. Special thanks to each of them for caring
about our Deliver the Dream families!
Save the Dates!
Deliver the Dream is pleased to announce the introduction of the
DTD Volunteer of the Year award
T
he award will be presented
annually at the North
and South Florida Volunteer
Appreciation Receptions meant
to specially acknowledge and honor
an outstanding volunteer for their
commitment and dedication to
helping families in need. In addition,
award recipients will be honored in
our DreamNotes e-bulletin and
Mending Spirits newsletter. Information
about the judging criteria and selection
process will be detailed in the spring
issue of Mending Spirits.
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“Delivering Our Dreams”
Written by: Jack, Andrea, Danita, Phillip, Lynn, Amy, Matt, Doris, Jerrod, Dawn, Lori, Brian, Sharon,
Tawana, Maria, Susan, Jan & Marc
Connecting is sharing memories with new friends
New beginnings that never end.
Families, friendship gaining strength
Faith that goes to any length.
Beautiful surroundings bring us peace
Healing through emotional release.
Volunteers who build our hope,
Tears and laughter help us to cope.
Circumstances may make us fall
But with a positive attitude,
Faith Will Conquer All!
This poem was created on Saturday, December 2, 2006 by the members of the St. Vincent’s Medical Center Adult
Discussion Group at the River Ranch. The theme of this weekend was families who have a parent with cancer.
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Contributing writers to this issue:
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Bobbie Potter
Chad Donaghue Marc Spoto
Terri Flannery
Tony Stromberg
Jessica Milnes