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March Fisher House News From Our Home
With Incredible GratitudeWhere has the first two months of this year gone? We would like to recognize someof our cause champions and financial partners for the past few months. When you
see them, please thank them for their help fulfilling our mission.
American Legion Auxiliary 356 - How muchVickie? $6755, WOW!
Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club$1000
John Rafferty and the Knights of Columbus3236 - $1,000
Ocean City Bingo - $1650
The Zeh family, who were previouslystationed at Eglin and part of the 96 MDG
remember our Fisher House with amemorial gift on the passing of his father.
Brock Lawn & Pest - Fort Walton BeachIn Kind - Pest Control for the Home
Joshuatree Internet MarketingIn Kind - Web Design
Loc-n-StorIn Kind - Storage Facilities
Eglin Spouses Club - $500
Photos coming soon from Bear Bait Ultras,Fokkers Pub and Harbor Walk Village fortheir efforts hosting events.
Brock Lawn and Pest golfing for Fisher House!
Jerry Williams runs with as Bear Bait!
Better Homes and Garden Emerald Coast hosts food drive andcollects a lot more! $$
Support businesses who support your loca l F isher House.Support businesses who support your loca l F isher House.
Sponsor our Coloring book and
help Shalimar the Squirrel share
with others how our
Fisher House came to Eglin AFB.
SUPER HEROES UNITE - SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 18
Returning Sponsors.....and we haven't opened registration yet. Tickets will go fast, sell outrisk guaranteed!
Because of our generous community, our 10th annual HelpingHeroes Gala raised ....$78,181
Click here for photo link of 2017 F - U - N!!
Upcoming Events by Community Partners
Lady Boss Market - March 25Free and open to th epublic, family friendly, 11 am to 5 pm at
the Fort Walton Beach Landing, a day dedicated to all the LadyBosses right here on the Emerald Coast. Fisher House of theEmerald Coast will be one of the beneficiaries from this event.
A brunch is also being hosted March 18. For moreinformation, click here.
Volunteers also needed, email: [email protected]
Partner Now
Because of the flu, three of our military moms wentinto labor early since January of this year, one at 26
weeks. The family was medically evacuated toSacred Heart in Pensacola, and because of you, Dadremained close, staying at a partner hotel. The first
time we received an update, it was bleak. Manyweeks later, the roller coaster for this family has ahappy ending and the baby who is almost up to 5
pounds, is trying out his car seat and will bereleased soon. The family, intact, they will be
heading home to begin their new life.
1,180 guests were hosted in 2017
Sweet - 2018 Suite Sponsors - Legendary MarineEpsilon Sigma of Kappa Sigma Fraternity| L3/Crestview Aerospace
Charles and Diane Ruffner in memory of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew R. Ruffner
Words from our Guests
"I am so grateful to be able to stay here. My niece was injured really bad in a car accident andfamily needed to be here. I jumped on a plane with no clue where I would sleep when I arrived. Godopened all doors and made a way, then Fisher House did the rest. Thank you so much and may Godbless you all." - February 9, 2018
"My daughter and son-in-law had a scheduled C-section on Monday. I wanted to be close andpacked my bag with the thought that I would sleep in labor and delivery waiting room. My son-in-law contacted the Fisher House and secured me a room and what a blessing the Fisher House hasbeen. It has been so convenient! We enjoyed the board games, corn hole and the library, snackedwhile playing. The house is amazing, down to every detail! I had the pleasure to spend time with thestaff; Marc, Don and Judy were so welcoming! This would be a wonderful place to volunteer orwork! Thanks again for helping me be comfortable welcoming my granddaughter!" February 12,2018
Distinguished Women tour the Eglin Fisher House
Fat Tuesday Parade at Baytowne
Volunteer Opportunities
Cookies and Kindness - Bakers Wanted - First Wednesday of each Month
The firstWednesday ofeach month wewill be sharingkindness throughfresh bakedgoodies. Great way
to share thecomfort with othersand save thecalories in yourkitchen. Cookiescan be dropped offat the house forour guests. Signup here.
Thanks to a ll those who attended the open house in February andThanks to a ll those who attended the open house in February andsigned up to help! More opportunities are being added, please signed up to help! More opportunities are being added, please checkcheck
back frequently. back frequently. www.fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org
Spring Cleaning at the House - April 9 - 13base access preferred, sign up here.
32nd Annual Sandestin Wine Festival April 13, 14Volunteer Signup Almost Full......click here to grab those last
shifts.
Our home turns 8 this year....refreshcapital campaign underway......
Our board of directors just approved the purchase oftwo rooms of furniture to replace worn items thathave been in the home since the beginning. Thanksto you, and your support, the 2017 Gala raised$78,181 and your generosity helped replace thistired furniture with quality items to honor our guestsand their sacrifices. Photos coming soon!!
The long awaited luggage cart should be herethis week, too!
Community Ambassadors
Carolyn Espinoza, Dave and Diane Walbeck, Peter Karp, Keith Brown, Rhonda Hanson,Candy Otter, Colleen Smith, Elaine and Ron LaJeunesse and Wayne and Sheila Williams
STAY CONNECTED
Welcome Karen Spence to our board of directors.
VOLUNTEER - PARTNER - SHARE
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, IncBoard of Directors
Executive Committee: President, Teresa Halverson, VicePresident, Gordon "Gordy" Fornell, Secretary - Tama VanDecar, Treasurer, Jerry Williams, Past President, Shirley
Pigott. Board Members: Joe Agostinelli, MyraArnold, Bryan Creager, Jim Fisher, Kevin Locht, BruceNunnally, Jeff Riemer, Karen Spence and Jim Yurack.
Administrative Director: Mia Hughes
Eglin Fisher House provided3,215 Bed Nights to military
families in 2017
Brian Gawne, a member of theFisher House Foundation
toured our home and was onhand to mark this milestone.
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. | 850.259.4956 | [email protected]
