Spring 2016 Newsletter & 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Spring 2016 | Volume 34A Publication of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Tampa Bay, Inc.

2015 Annual Report& 2016 Lovenotes

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Executive DirectorMessage from the

In 2015 we celebrated 35 years of service to pediatric families with an anniversary party at our St. Pete West House, complete with a proclamation from Mayor Rick Kriseman. It is astonishing to think that in 1980 we were the first house in Florida and there were only a handful

of Ronald McDonald Houses in the U.S. This charity is like the little engine that could, gathering speed and increasing our presence around the globe. Now there are 357 Ronald McDonald Houses in 37 countries, and 203 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in 23 countries. Even more incredible is that our own Tampa Bay chapter has cared for 52,000 families and touched the lives of thousands more.

We have made huge advancements in our services, care and safety of families, thanks to the generous support of our community. Three of our four houses have already undergone remodeling, with our St. Pete East House almost complete, just in time to celebrate a milestone birthday - 20 years! If you haven’t visited in a while, you will be pleasantly surprised. We have also implemented 24-hour awake staff at the St. Petersburg East and Central Houses to facilitate late-night check-ins and check-outs for families.

2015 was a fulfilling year, and our community made it clear how much they admire and support our mission and our care of pediatric families. ImageFirst’s donation of laundry service has made an enormous impact on the lives of our families, who no longer have to delay their departure because of laundry, and has made our operations more seamless. The outpouring of love and generosity this past holiday season was beyond our expectations. Thank you for helping us make a huge difference in the lives of families like the Blevins, the family featured on our cover who endured a traumatic year but still give thanks that they have a home at Ronald McDonald House.

Fondly,

JANICE L. DAvIS Executive Director & CEO

In this issueAnnual StatisticsCounting Their BlessingsEvents & FundraisersDonor Listings

Love Notes is published annually for families and friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Tampa Bay. Comments may be directed to: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, 35 Davis Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606-3405 (813) 258-6430 www.rmhctampabay.org Writing & graphic design by Alison Barrick

2016 RMHC BoaRd of TRusTees

offiCeRsEdward Ameen, Chairman

Dan Paone, PresidentPam Barber, vice President

Claudia Straw, TreasurerDiane Keane, Secretary

John Iwanicki, Immediate Past President

MeMBeRsEric Blankenship

Tate CasperLauren Catoe

Jeff Cogen Brian DevlinSteve EavesBrian FordChris Frost

Tim GormanJeff Harring

Dan HoneggerStacy Howell

Kerry O’ReillyBonnie Patchen

Tom PowersBob Sanders

Don SchreyerJulie S. Stapf

Ana Wallrapp

Executive Director & CEOJANICE L. DAvIS

sTaffLisa Suprenand, Director of Facilities & Programs

adMinisTRaTionJoo Hooi Albritton, Business Manager

Alexandria Ascioti, Development AssistantAlison Barrick, Marketing & Communications Manager

Jackie Shimberg, Events Coordinator Chelsea White, Development Manager

sT. PeTe easTSue Corder, Information Specialist

Denise Durocher, Overnight Asst. ManagerJoan Gould, Operations Assistant Jodi Horvath, Assistant Manager

Sherri Latimer, Operations AssistantCindy Lewis, PT Operations Assistant

Karen Mathews, House Manager John Modaff, Maintenance

Stania Smida, Overnight Asst. Manager Kensie Yarbrough, Family Coordinator

sT. PeTe WesTLise Fields, volunteer Coordinator

Ann Seidenstricker, House Manager Carla Sibilia, Operations Assistant

ST. PETE CENTRALInah Ayers, Assistant Manager Jil Milley, Operations Assistant

Brenyn Stoyanov, Manager

TAMPA HOUSEYadira Lizardi, Operations Assistant

Maggie Somerville, Assistant Manager Betsy Wilkinson, House Manager

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In 2015 we honored 23 high school students from our eleven-county area at a special awards luncheon. These outstanding students received scholarships for a pre-paid two-year Florida college tuition or equivalent tuition to use at an approved accredited institution. The students, along with their families, school counselors, and administrators enjoyed a delicious lunch compliments of the McDonald’s Tampa Bay Co-Op and were recognized for their hard work and perseverance. McDonald’s owner/operators and RMHC Board members attended to honor the recipients and hear about their academic and community achievements.

ScholarShip program

Ronald McDonald House offers families a place to call home while their child is receiving critical medical treatment in area hospitals. For 35 years, our Ronald McDonald Houses have provided a “home-away-from-home” for 52,000 pediatric families in need of comfort and care during a most difficult time in their lives. Annually, 2,000 families come through our doors looking for a quiet place to rest and find solace, including 700 day use families who visit our Central House inside All Children’s Hospital to take a break from the stress of their day. Three Houses in St. Petersburg care for families with children receiving treatment at All Children’s Hospital and nearby clinics (St. Pete East, St. Pete West, and St. Pete Central). The Tampa House, located adjacent to Tampa General Hospital, cares for families with children at Tampa General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa, and Shriners Hospital. At Ronald McDonald House, families receive much more than accommodation; they find a safe, convenient, and home-like environment. Volunteers at each of our Houses strive to engage families and help them through difficult times by offering pet therapy, arts and crafts, bingo, game nights and so much more. Community organizations like Boyd Hill Nature Preserve bring wildlife to our Houses to entertain the families, Amos the Wonder Horse and Lucky Star the Circus Horse make visits, and our dog therapy volunteers visit the St. Pete East House daily to provide the kind of love and comfort that only a dog can give. The stories we hear from families repeatedly state that they do not know what they would have done if Ronald McDonald House had not been available to them. No other charity in our local community provides this service to pediatric families.gloBal impacT

More than 40% of families served at Ronald McDonald Houses have children in the neonatal intensive care unit. At least one RMHC core program provides care for families being served at 89% of top children’s hospitals worldwide. 94% of hospital administrators agree that Ronald McDonald Houses reduce parental stress and 93% agree they reduce costs for families.

Families saved an estimated $700 million in out-of-pocket lodging and meal expenses due to the presence of Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room programs. The benefits and impact of Ronald McDonald House on pediatric families are numerous:

• Positive overall hospital experience• Better perceived quality of life• Proximity to hospitals• Strengthens coping abilities• Higher quality sleep• Provides spaces to play

keeping familieS cloSeThe impact of Ronald McDonald House

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children.

Extending our impact beyond the House

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year

about 775 babies in the United States are born with an omphalocele.

Many babies born with an omphalocele also have other birth defects, such

as heart defects, neural tube defects, and chromosomal abnormalities.

Counting Their BlessingsBy Alison Barrick

The Blevins Family has had to bear the weight of the world this past year. Their 18-year-old son Austin desperately needed medical help that could not be found near their home in Worthington, Ohio. Tom Blevins humbly explains that he and his family lost their home, their jobs and their car while struggling to find care for their son. Tom’s wife Jennifer spent hundreds of hours researching treatment options and care providers for Austin after the doctors admitted they had tried everything they could. This tireless research would bring them to All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH) where they put all their hope into one doctor.

Austin Blevins was born with Omphalocele, a birth defect of the abdominal wall leaving his intestines, liver, and other organs protruding through a hole in his belly button. The organs were covered in a thin, nearly transparent sac. Austin spent his first three months of life in the Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, undergoing numerous surgeries to correct his condition.

Following these early surgeries, Austin would be healthy for a long time, and then scar tissue would cause a bowel obstruction requiring more surgery. Austin has endured multiple surgeries in his young life as well as extensive aftereffects without complaint. He keeps a smile on his face despite the two ostomy bags and a feeding tube that are required for sustenance.

Last year Austin needed yet another surgery to correct his bowel obstruction, but this time the outcome

was different. During the surgery his bowel was nicked three times and he almost died on the operating table. His hospital stay lasted nine months. He was released for just one week before being readmitted for another two and a half months. Fortunately, the family lived within an hour of the hospital and was able to care for their son while continuing to work.

Despite Austin’s medical condition, Tom and Jennifer were trying to make the best of things; he as a fence installer, she as a heavy equipment supervisor for road construction. Neither of them foresaw that Austin’s illness would cause their world to fall apart, but the bills and time off work during the latest surgery became too much to manage. To make matters worse, after Austin’s last hospital stay, he came home with a large gaping hole where his belly button should be. The doctors explained that they could not stretch the muscles back together to close the wound. They declared there was nothing else they could do for Austin. Tom and Jennifer refused to accept this outcome and began researching doctors all across the country that might be able to help their son.

Jennifer was hopeful when she came across Dr. Paul Colombani at ACH. She was optimistic when she learned that he had expertise operating on patients with Austin’s issues, as well as a prestigious resume that included attending to President Ronald Reagan after his assassination attempt. Her mother had relocated to Bradenton, Florida, so it seemed like she had finally found an answer to their prayers. Jennifer drove down to Florida in June 2015 with Austin and his 16-year old brother Dalton. Tom


arrived in September after staying behind to get their affairs in order.

In Dr. Colombani, the Blevins family found a champion for their son. He has already made a big difference in Austin’s health by repairing his bowels, removing scar tissue, and closing two fistulas.

Austin is still having ups and downs and there are more obstacles to overcome. Even as one problem is fixed, another infection or fistula appears. Although his stomach is still wide open, Dr. Colombani has made it clear that he will not give up on Austin. He and the team at ACH are committed to doing what it takes to give Austin a healthy future. In Ronald McDonald House, Tom and Jennifer have found a place to keep their family close. Since arriving in Florida, the Blevins have called the St. Pete East House their home. The House has provided them with the ability to solely focus on Austin and his progress. They are full of praise for the support, help and hospitality offered to them by the staff and volunteers. Jennifer and Tom have made lifelong friendships and have found that sharing their daily ups and downs with other families has made a big difference in their quality of life. This is a challenging scenario for any father but Tom takes it in stride, commenting, “We’re together as a family thanks to Ronald McDonald House. We couldn’t ask for a better life.”

Despite the struggles this family has faced, they celebrate the joyous moments and have high hopes for the future. Upon Tom’s arrival in Florida, the whole family visited Coquina Key Beach. Tom couldn’t hold back tears when he held hands with his wife

and two sons as they walked into the sparkling Florida water for the first time. With the hope they have found since coming to Florida, the Blevins are starting to plan their future. They want to find a home in Palm Harbor where they have found a good school for Dalton. A talented baseball player, who was being scouted by several teams in Ohio, Dalton has sacrificed a lot for his big brother. Although he has had to put his dreams on hold while his parents sought help for Austin, he acknowledges with a smile that he is young and there is still

plenty of time for him to follow his dreams.

The future is bright for Austin, an inspiring young man, full of light and smiles. His parents say that he only worries about others and never himself. Due to his health issues Austin is schooled online and finds escape in his iPad while he patiently waits for the day when he can eat and drink again. Dr. Colombani continues to work to close the hole in his stomach that will allow Austin to lead a more normal life. Through all their struggles this past year Jennifer acknowledges how grateful they are. “We went from ‘no one can help us’ to finding the right doctor.” Hope is now a reality. The Blevins are a fine example of a truly united family, standing strong as one in their pursuit of a healthy life for Austin. They are grateful for each blessing that comes their way and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay is honored to be a part of their story.

Editor’s Note: Look for Jennifer & Dalton in our upcoming video!

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Long term family member Taylor (left) was honored

as a Yerrid’s Hero at the Tampa Bay Fights Cancer

Game. She & sister Ashlyne got to meet our hero Steven Stamkos!

Around the houses

Garnett Kisner and his team from FishHawk McDonald’s have gone above & beyond to support RMH Tampa this past year,

earning a personal visit from Betsy Wilkinson & Maggie Somerville for a certificate presentation. McKeel Academy in Lakeland raised over $1,000 for RMH

with their hairbow fundraiser. Longtime volunteer Laura Carter visited the school for a check presentation. We couldn’t resist sharing this photo from their efforts!

What a blessing it is to have somewhere close to stay while my son is in the hospital! It is such a great place and the staff is awesome!

G. Scott-Adkins

Our Board of Trustees Treasurer Claudia Straw received the

Lifetime Achievement Award for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s

Outstanding Directors in 2015 at a ceremony in November.

Well deserved, Claudia!

Ye Loyal Krewe of Grace O’Malley selected RMH as the

beneficiary for their 2015 fundraising efforts. Here’s Kim

Anderson in a check presention of $16,179 to Development

Assistant Alexandria Ascioti (L). Thank you YLKGOM!

Fun at the Houses! Minion Madness was a huge hit for our families with baskets, games & goodies provided to our houses for a movie night. Alaina and Olivia got into the spirit!

15-year-old Caitlyn Shannon started her own nonprofit called

Sparkle Power to brighten the lives of hospitalized children.

She visited RMH Tampa with a wagonload of goodies!

My daughter’s dad & I stayed at RMH St. Pete near ACH for a month while our baby was in the NICU. Everyone was sooo nice! Thank God for everyone there. - N. Rinaudo

Now all of our children, in wheelchairs, on

trikes & bikes can ride around the yard!

Travis DeBerry of Troop 263 built a trike path around RMH East’s backyard.

eagle scouts making a difference

Jonathan Clements built & finished adirondack

chairs for RMH Tampa!

Our pop tab program is alive & well! These students from Forest Lake Elementary brought a huge amount of tabs to RMH St. Pete East for sorting & recycling. Thanks kids!

Best place ever! Dont know

how we would

have made it during our 3

stays so far at All

Children's Hospital without th

is place. It allowed

us to keep our 3 year old

with us while our

baby was hospitalized. Gave

us a bed, food and

shoulders to cry on when n

eeded. Best Charity

ever!

- A. Johnson

New cabinets & countertops at St. Pete East Interactive tables at St. Pete East & West Imaginarium play equipment at St. Pete East

New living room-St. Pete East New LaZBoy furniture at all houses Boardwalk-St. Pete East Pirate Ship-St. Pete West

Trike path-St. Pete East

Remodelled entryway-St. Pete East

New flooring-St. Pete West & East

New Playground-St. Pete East Adult den-St. Pete East

Children’s reading nook-St. Pete East

New Playground-Tampa Outdoor Relaxation-TampaNew LaZBoy furniture for all houses

Sprucing up our Houses

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Sprucing up our Houses


Volunteer OF THE MONTH 2015We could not operate our Ronald McDonald Houses without the loving care provided by our loyal house shift volunteers. In 2015 we chose one volunteer each month from amongst our four houses who provided exceptional service and went above and beyond. You can read more about these wonderful folks on our website at rmhctampabay.org/volunteer. Thank you to these amazing volunteers!

David Mervine

JANUARY

Gregoria Comacho

FEBRUARY

Mary Telford

MARCH

Jean Rutan

APRIL

Kenna Felty

MAY

Gail & Joe Suozzi

JUNE

Denise Durocher

JULY

Milly Myers

AUGUST

Sonya Grimaldi

SEPTEMBER

Sean Murphy

OCTOBER

Nick & Shanay Samuels

NOVEMBER

Ryan Slattery

DECEMBER

New CHILD AMBASSADORRachel Howell is twelve-years-old and a sixth grader at Hillel Academy in Carrollwood. Rachel has been a part of the RMHC Tampa Bay family since she was a baby, attending events and even board meetings with her mom, Stacy.

The mission of Ronald McDonald House hit close to home for Rachel when she was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma in 2014. Today, she is a survivor who has been able to resume all of her favorite activities such as volleyball and basketball. Rachel also loves to read and shop with her friends.

Rachel is featured in our 2016 video highlighting RMHC of Tampa Bay and will attend various events to represent RMH in her new role.



More than Just a Name on a Wall…Since launching the “Adopt a Room” program in 2014, 39 bedrooms have been adopted in our four Ronald McDonald Houses. This commitment by generous partners has helped care for families staying in these bedrooms for 28,470 nights over the last two years! Other community partners have adopted 10 common rooms in the Houses helping to create spaces where 2,000 families each year share meals, discuss their day and bond with others facing similar challenges.

The companies, families and individuals who are a part of our “Adopt a Room” program help to sustain each House in a significant way by sponsoring all of the families who use the adopted room throughout their stay. But their support provides much more than just a room; it greatly aids in our mission of keeping families close, so they can focus on what is most important – their hospitalized child.

The commitment of our “Adopt a Room” donors is so appreciated but there are still more spaces and families to care for! If you are interested in learning more about our “Adopt-A-Room” program please contact Chelsea White, Development Manager at [email protected].

ToTal Bedrooms: 80 ♥ Bedrooms adopTed: 39 ♥ Bedrooms availaBle for adopTion: 41Common rooms adopTed: 10 ♥ Common rooms availaBle for adopTion: 38

CoMMon rooM AdoPtIonsEdward & Sylvia Ameen Bob & Wendy Brickman

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES (2)Dr. Gregory G. Gaar & Timothy A. Andreu

James MedefindThe New York Yankees Tampa Foundation, Inc.

Carolyn PfefferleTECO Energy

J.W. & Ethel I. Woodruff FoundationBryan & Penny JamesonThe John & Christine Tortorella Family Foundation Darian & Liz JohnsonDiane KeaneLandmark AviationGeorge & Pat MeyerDan Paone & FamilyBonnie PatchenIqbal & Janet ParooPowers & Cebuhar Investment GroupDr. Martin Quigley & FamilyRobert B. Sanders III Claudia & Michael StrawThe USAA FoundationSteve & Nancy WestphalJoe Wright & Family

BedrooM AdoPtIonsDoug & Nancy Adams

Amerisure InsuranceMartin Brower (2)The Buzzie Family

Blake & Tate CasperPenny & Dick CrippenRonald & Susan Diner

Rolfe & Jean Duggar (2)Amy & Greg Gebauer

GEICOMarian George

Gold & Diamond SourceSteve Griggs & Family

Matthew Hamilton & FamilyJeff & Jeanice Harring

Sally & Lewis H. Hill, IIIHUB International Florida



LeAVInG A LeGACY… no SUPER POWERS reQuIred

As a supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay (RMHC-TB) and a believer in the mission of creating a home-away-from-home, you take time out of your life to give to families with a hospitalized child. In leaving a legacy, you ensure that your desire to support families in need continues long after you’re gone.

We understand that your commitment to take care of our families does not negate the desire to take care of your own. “Keeping Families Close” is what we do and that is important for your family as well. There are simple ways to provide support to RMHC-TB while still ensuring that you take care of those close to your heart.

1. InCLude a gift to RMHC-TB as a percentage of your residual estate, ensuring your donation is proportionate to your estate size no matter how it changes over the years.

2. nAMe RMHC-TB as a contingency benefactor so a donation is made only if named beneficiaries are no longer living.

3. LeAVe highly taxed assets to RMHC-TB since we are a tax exempt organization, alleviating the the tax impact on your estate.

4. LeAVe your gift in honor of a family member as a way of acknowledging your continued love for them.

Your tax or financial planning professional can help you decide on the best fit for your estate and your plan can always change as your life moves forward. What matters most is that your legacy is a reflection of the actions you have taken throughout your lifetime. The families we serve are so grateful for your support today and RMHCTB would be honored to help your legacy live on into tomorrow. For more information please call CEO Janice Davis at (813) 258-6430, ext. 1 or email her at [email protected].


Lighting the Light

Each year, RMHC of Tampa Bay honors an individual or company that has made a significant impact on our organization. This past year’s recipient has made an enormous difference in the daily operations of our houses.

Doing laundry at any home is not an easy task with a growing family. At Ronald McDonald House it is especially daunting with 80 bedrooms, four Houses and nearly 2,000 families annually. Thankfully, ImageFirst Healthcare Laundry Specialists stepped in to help us with this massive task. Throughout the month, they pick up our linens to thoroughly clean, fold and return them. No more families rushing to wash their sheets and towels before they return to the hospital or home; no more volunteers lifting heavy baskets up the stairs or elevators; no more wear and tear on expensive sheets because ImageFirst makes sure that this heavy burden is handled by their dedicated staff.

In just over two years ImageFirst has donated more than $66,000 in inkind services. According to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay’s CEO Janice Davis, “ImageFirst is a dream come true for us! Making the lives of our pediatric families less stressful is our primary goal, and this donation truly makes a difference.”

ImageFirst

2015 friendS

award recipienT

Giving a Heart for The House That Love Built©

Tampa Bay is a generous community! Our four Houses were the fortunate recipients of many gifts and service projects during the holiday season as our amazing community showed their support for our families. Individuals and groups outdid themselves this year, bringing car loads of items to help our families enjoy the season. Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos generously continued his commitment to our families by serving as our spokesperson and giving us a lead gift. Thanks to the hard work of our friends at FKQ Advertising, this extensive appeal included television and radio ads, billboards, website banners, mall kiosks, McDonald’s trayliners, and a mailer to RMH friends. On a warm December evening, the Tampa House hosted over 100 guests at our annual holiday open house where friends,

volunteers, RMH families and staff gathered to celebrate the season. Guests were treated to a delicious feast graciously provided by the chefs from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and served by vP Brian Ford’s sons, an annual tradition for many years. Carlo Lovasco was on hand to provide the perfect musical ambiance. As always, the evening’s highlight was Santa’s arrival, where the children eagerly waited in line to sit on Santa’s lap and whisper their Christmas wishes.

RMHC CEO Janice Davis presented the 2015 Friends Award to ImageFirst Healthcare Laundry Specialists for making a huge impact on our operations by donating laundry services to all four houses. Thank you to all our donors, friends, and volunteers for Giving a Heart for The House That Love Built. Your donations provide for more than 2,000 family nights!

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Saturday, May 21 The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

Storybook Ball 2016

DINING * DANCING * SILENT AUCTION * LIVE AUCTION

Are you ready for

Come and enjoy one of the best galas in Tampa Bay while

helping to raise essential operating funds for our Ronald

Mcdonald Houses.

Reserve now! Call Chelsea White at (813) 258-6430, ext. 5

or download the sponsorship booklet at www.rmhctampabay.org

ImageFirst

The Fred scarcelli, Jr.RMH Charity Golf Classic Never a dull event for our attendees, golfers from around the country who gather at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in mid-November to enjoy two days of golf in support of our Ronald McDonald House families. Many took advantage of the Beat the Pro contest with Tom DeCaprio to see if they could outdo his shot on a par 3. While some were successful, the real winners were our families from the $1,560 in donations. Attendees gathered in the evening for a delicious dinner, live auction of a Buccaneers suite, player awards, and casino games. Thanks to our generous sponsor Majestic for donating all the embroidered golf shirts for this event! The evening’s highlight featured a presentation from Connor Lewis, published golf historian on pre-1930 golf. Everyone LOVED Connor’s zebra golf cleats and matching bag - it turns out he’s a pretty good player too! This golf classic is one of our signature events, netting close to $100,000 for the operation of our four Ronald McDonald Houses. Please visit our website to view the complete photo gallery. This year’s tournament is scheduled for November 18-19. Watch your mailbox in August for the brochure!

GEICO offered their angler spots to wounded veterans Patrick Wickens, David Caras & Ramesh Haytasingh. They had a GREAT time!

Those are crazy shoes Connor!

MetLife had a fun day. Whitehall shares a high five

3 generations of McDonald’s owner/operators - the Frost family.

The Scarcelli family are faithful supporters.

The Guy harveyFishing for Hearts Tournament

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The 2015 Guy Harvey Fishing for Hearts Tournament was another great success. Guy Harvey was on hand to present awards to the winners in each category (trout, redfish, snook, Grand Slam & most fish caught), and mingled with the guests while they enjoyed some tasty dishes at the RumFish Grill after a long day of fishing. Sponsored anglers received an overnight stay at the Guy Harvey Outpost. All anglers received a fabulous goody bag & custom shirt donated by Majestic, and their choice of Bimini Bay’s SaltLife sunglasses featuring the latest in water repellent technology. The event got off to a great start on Thursday evening with an angler social at RumFish Grill. On Friday, anglers were shuttled to Loggerhead Marina where their boats departed for a day of fishing with some of the best fishing captains in the state. Thanks to our generous donors and participants we raised $84,000 to benefit the families served by RMH & Athletes for Hearts. We expect this year to be even bigger and better! Stay tuned for event details on this year’s tournament, scheduled for September 29-30.


The Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Council (RMHRSC) consists of young and mid-professionals who work and live in the Tampa Bay area. Our goal is to raise community awareness and operating funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay (RMHCTB). We host and participate in fundraisers on both sides of the bay such as the 2nd Annual Cornhole Classic, Charity Kickball Tournament, happy hour socials, sporting events, and more. Last year, the RMHRSC had 44 members and hosted two signature events that raised over $25,000 for RMHCTB. Additionally, members prepare quarterly meals and volunteer at the Houses to support our families.

RMHRSC members must commit to attend or volunteer at one fundraiser per year and volunteer at the House once per year (at minimum). If you are interested in learning more about joining our group, please contact Red Shoe Council Liaison, Alexandria Ascioti, aasciot i@rmhcta mpabay.org or ca l l her at (813) 258- 6430 ex t . 6 .

2016 red shoe Council Leadership BoardBlaine Stein, President (Medical Pay Review, Inc.)Samantha Krone, Co-Events Chair (TB Lightning)Jamie van Cuyk, Co-Events Chair (Catalina Marketing)

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE

Red shoe Council

RxCuT PResCRiPTion PRoGRaM

Would you like to save money on your prescriptions? We have partnered with RXCut to distribute RMH cards that can be used to find the best price on generic drug prescriptions, with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay receiving $1.50 per item filled. Just cut out the card below and keep it handy.

how it works:

Always ask the pharmacy to check the rxCut price before paying your co-pay. There’s a good chance you might save money while supporting our Ronald McDonald House families. If you would like more cards, please call or email Alison Barrick at (813) 258-6430, ext. 1, [email protected].


Give daY Tampa BaY is maY 3rd! Give Day Tampa Bay is a one-day online giving challenge led by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and the Florida Next Foundation to raise support for local nonprofits and grow philanthropy in our region. It is a community-wide event to show off Tampa Bay’s spirit of giving, raise awareness about local nonprofits, and celebrate the collective effort of our region.

Between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3rd log on to www.GiveDayTampaBay.org and make a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Donations will be amplified with matching funds and RMHC Tampa Bay may be eligible for additional prizes and bonuses!

Kimal lumBer’s ClassiC Car showapril 26 - Centennial park, venice Classic and exotic car owners gather annually for this popular downtown Venice event, which continues to grow each year. Kimal Lumber combines the proceeds from this classic and their fall golf tournament into donations benefiting RMH and All Children’s Hospital. To date they have raised $281,000 for RMH alone, the equivalent of 3,512 family nights!

Charity fundraiSerS & evenTS

vehiCle donaTions Since 2009, we have partnered with an agency to receive donations of cars, boats, trailers and RVs. This partnership has resulted in almost $50,000 in donations to date, which equates to 625 family nights at the Ronald McDonald House. If you or someone you know is interested in donating a vehicle to support our families, please contact us or visit www. onecarhelpsrmhc.com.

vehiCle reGisTraTion & driver liCenses Please remember to add $1 (or more) for RMH when you purchase or renew your Florida driver license or vehicle tag. This program has raised $85,229 for RMHC Tampa Bay, which equates to 1,065 family nights! Help us spread the word!

dunedin Blue jaYs BowlinG TournamenTjuly 30 - Countryside lanes

If you’re a baseball fan, this is your chance to mingle with the players! They all attend and participate in this annual bowling tournament to benefit RMH. To date this tournament has raised almost $15,000, the equivalent of 188 family nights! The event features tournament play with the players, 50/50, raffles, silent auction and tons of FUN! For more information about participation and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kathi Beckman at 727.738.7052 or email her at [email protected].


Our Community Makes a DifferenceEach year, Alan Brown and Brian Sloan from southwest Airlines put on the Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing Tournament to benefit RMH. Together they manage all the logistics involved in running a deep water tournament on the East Coast each year for SWA employees from across the country. This is a huge feat for just two people who also work regular jobs at our Tampa airport. Last year their tournament raised $21,250 as net proceeds of the event, a remarkable achievement. What’s even more amazing is that these proceeds pay for 265 family nights! We are most grateful to have these wonderful friends, who consistently support us year after year.

suncoast Credit union has been a very generous partner to us since 1998, supporting our events, encouraging their employees to volunteer, and raising funds for us through various fundraisers. Last year, they pledged $100,000 to renovate the St. Pete East House kitchen. As you can see from the photos in this issue, those funds have been put to good use creating a more inviting and polished kitchen for our families and meal groups to enjoy. Thank you, Suncoast Credit Union!

suncoast region Porsche Club holds an annual event called 48 Hours at Sebring (in addition to other events) to raise significant funds for the operation of our houses. In 2014 they raised $18,500 and in 2015 raised $19,310. We are most grateful for these wonderful friends.

Alpha delta Pi epsilon Lambda Chapter at usF has raised funds through their annual Cheer, Toss & Tumble event. Last year these young women raised almost $9,000!

In 2015 we welcomed a new generous donor, Insight, who pledged $20,000 for the renovation of the St. Pete East Dining Room.

80% PRoGRaM eXPense

2015ANNUAL REPORT

2015 Operating Budget = $3.3 million*A copy of the audited Financial Report of RMHC of Tampa Bay, Inc. and complete statistics are available on our website. The industry standard is not to exceed 25 percent for fundraising and management costs.

ronald Mcdonald house Charities® of tampa Bay

ExPENsE by PercentageINCOME by Percentage

12% speCial evenTs

2% familY donaTions

ACCOMPLIsHMENTs ª St. Petersburg RMH West - celebrated 35 years as the first RMH in the state of Florida

ª Providing a caring home-away-from-home for more than 2,000 families Plus more than 3,000 day use visits at RMH Central

ª St. Petersburg RMH East – first floor renovations Providing a more comfortable and updated environment for families

ª New trike path & boardwalk at St. Petersburg RMH East Enables children to ride bikes & roll their wheelchairs around the perimeter of the backyard

ª Background checks implemented Ensuring the safety and comfort of our families

ª New playgrounds at St. Petersburg RMH East & Tampa Houses Keeping children occupied with outside activity in the Florida sunshine

ª Scholarship student selected for $100,000 award One of our Tampa students chosen for one of four awards by RMHC Global

14% fundraisinG

6% manaGemenT

75% donaTions

11% invesTmenT inCome



2,069 FAMILIES SERVED 19,532 NIGHTS*

69%OCCUPANCY

8.2NIGHTSAVERAGEsTAY

17COUNTRIES&TERRITORIES

35STATES

5TOP COUNTIES BY # FAMILIESPOLK PAsCOHILLsBOROUGHsARAsOTA LEE

5 TOP DIAGNOSES by # NIGHTSNEONATOLOGYCARDIOLOGYBONE MARROW TRANsPLANTCRITICAL CAREHEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

AT FOUR HOUSES

393HOUSEVOLUNTEERSINCLUDEs 62 TEENs

21,128VOLUNTEER HOURSINCLUDEs 1,638 TEEN HOURs

1,342 COMMUNITY PREPARED MEALS

OUR VOLUNTEERS

*$80 per night cost per room, total value $1,562,560

46FLORIDA COUNTIES

95SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS630.5 HOURs

Our Families

3,563DAY USE VISITSCENTRAL HOUsE

3,130 MEAL VOLUNTEERS

ronald Mcdonald house Charities® of tampa Bay

Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit-organization that provides a “home-away-from-home” for families whose children are undergoing medical treatment at bay-area hospitals. The House relies on the support of individuals and organizations in the community to provide services to families in need. We would like to acknowledge the following individuals and groups who have demonstrated their support in many ways. This list represents contributions received from January 1, 2015 through publication date. Please note that due to space considerations, we have not listed donors of less than $99, however all donors will be listed on our website. If we have erred or omitted anyone, we apologize.

Friends HELPING Friends

CorporaTions, orGaniZaTions & foundaTions $133,000Ronald McDonald House Charities Excellence Grant$69,114McDonald’s Corporation & Owner/Operators$37,905Suncoast Region Porsche Club of America$30,586Dillard’s$25,000 - $25,999Red Shoe Council FundraisersSeaWorld Parks$21,250Southwest Airlines Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing Tournament$20,000 - $20,999InsightKimal Lumber Company$18,450Coca-Cola North America$15,260LEGOLAND Florida$13,250Kane Furniture Corporation$11,400Combined Federal Campaign & Florida State Employees $10,000 - $10,999The Florida AquariumHobbs FoundationJulie Weintraub’s Hands Across the BayRichard Mather FundSt Pete House Ops FundraisersTravel Saver Guides, Inc./Travel Media Group$8,780Alpha Delta Pi, Epsilon Lambda Chapter$7,000RBC Foundation$6,000 - $6,999iHeartMedia Jingle BallMetLife Foundation Volunteer Project Fund & Volunteer Ventures GrantRMH Recycling PartnershipRogers-Blue Jays Baseball Partnership

$5,000Borremans TileFlorida Club Managers Association – Gator Region J.Crayton Pruitt Foundation, Inc.The USAA Foundation$4,000 - $4,999Amerisure Insurance Meritage Cares FoundationTampa Bay Times $3,000 - $3,999Doral Village ResidentsiHeartMedia Beats by the BayP.J.’s Oyster BarPrimrose School of South TampaTaz Speranza & Phillippi Shores ElementarySusan Vondrak – Mark Tark FoundationTampa Chapter of Credit Unions Cruise for Kids$2,000 - $2,999A Few More Good Men Copperhead CharitiesBradenton HeraldDisney EARS to YouHerald-Tribune Media GroupLakeland Ledger Martin Brower Employees Rotary Club of St. PetersburgSeminole Electric Cooperative Fundraising Sun Coast Osteopathic FoundationThe Tampa TribuneTreasure Island Golf Club$1,000 - $1,999CareCentrix EmployeesCoBank Alpha Delta Pi, Gamma Gamma ChapterDefero Network Solutions The Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Assoc. of RealtorsFrancis & Gertrude Levett FoundationHawaiian Isles Church CommunityHooters “Christmas in July” Meritage Homes FundraisersNew York Life FoundationOur Savior Lutheran School, St. PetersburgPhillippi Shores ElementaryResch Family Foundation

The Sandpearl ResortSeminole Electric Employees Sunshine Swampers 4x4 ClubTAPCO UnderwritersWellCare Health Plans$100 - $999ABC Liquors Employees’ Charity FundACH GuildACH Guild St Petersburg BranchAll Children’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine EmployeesAletheia Church TampaAlpha Delta Pi FoundationAmerican Express Matching Gift American Express ServeAmerican Express Workplace Giving Program American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8AnazaoHealth Corp.Bank of AmericaBank of TampaBethel Baptist Church Dorcas ClassBL Restaurant OperationsBooz Allen HamiltonBright House NetworksThe Bun CompaniesCaribbean Isles Homeowners Assn.CBRE FoundationCheckpoint Technologies, Inc.Dana Shores Women’s ClubDancing under the StarsDeSoto Lodge #105 F & AM 01-83 of FloridaDiscovery AcademyDowntown Business Association of St. PetersburgDroste ConsultingElite Moving LaborFlorida Wildlife FederationFortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc.Franklin Templeton Investments Matching ProgramFull Gospel Bible Teaching Fellowship, Inc.Gap Inc. Gartner Matching GiftGATE FoundationGFWC New Tampa JuniorettesGood Times Ladies Pokeno GroupGreen Chubby ClassicGreenberg Traurig

Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291Harris Corporation – PAC MatchHillsborough Association for Home & Community EducationHomeBancHumana Foundation IBM Employees J. McLaughlin TampaJPMorgan Chase Foundation Kiwanis Clun of Pinellas Park Fdn.Knights of Columbus Council #9618Kraft Foods Group FoundationLiberty Mutual Foundation Lilly PulitzerLLT AcademyLoews Don CeSar ResortManhattan Ave United Methodist WomenMarathon Petroleum Corp.McKeel Academy CentralMedicaid Done RightMichigan Assoc. of Retired School Personnel Tampa Area ChapterMorgan Stanley Novo Nordisk EmployeesO’Reilly Auto PartsPalm Harbor Newcomers ClubParadigm LearningPeace River WoodturnersPinellas County SchoolsPlato AcademyPrince of Peace Lutheran ChurchProtiviti Matching GiftRaymond James Mutual FundsSarasota High SchoolShowmen’s Association CharitiesSoBran, Inc.St. Stefanos Philoptochos SocietySuncoast SandpipersTampa Bay Times Fund The Learning ExperienceTindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.Total Quality LogisticsUnited Methodist Church of Sun City Center VBSUSA Today Valleydale Craft GroupVermost Insurance AgencyVFW Post 4945 Ladies AuxiliaryWillis of Florida, Tampa Office Casual FridayWright FloodYe Loyal Krewe of Grace O’Malley


individuals$25,000 - $25,999Ruth & Fred Lynch FamilyEstate of Rose A. RiccioBruce Vineyard$20,000Barbara & Franklin Carson$10,000 Barbara Ann Misiewicz$7,000Michael & Kerri Bourgeois $5,000 - $5,999Heidi Hess (Dr. Gary Haas Heart Fund within the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay)Estate of Christopher F. LlanoBob & Claudia Sokolowski$4,600Tucker Rehberg “Real Men Wear Bowties” Fundraiser$3,000 - $3,999Saul Mendoza Ryan Slattery $2,000 - $2,999Julie CampoLes & Cynthia CraftGilbert DiGiannantonioJames HumphreyBuck Reuter$1,000 - $1,999Brian AndersRonald & Susan DinerRick DudashKatherine Kiernan FriesSheri GreenhausRandy & Sally HumphriesLarry & Lyne HymanBob JonesScott LeemanLewis Conklin and Elizabeth E. Conklin Living TrustMarla NalleyKaitlin Noethen & #sweatforkyanCeleste & Thomas ParksStephanie PuopoloLarry & Tracy RasmussenRobert H. & Carolyn L. Cooley FundCarole SchwartzDr. & Mrs. Hardeep Singh Deborah A. SmithMr. & Mrs. Richard Van Enige

$100 - $999John Logan Akin Hazel Alevok Gabriela Cuellar de AnchettaAmy Anthony Ruth BarnettMike BarrettoDavid & Doris BassettTom Beames Christine Blanchard Larry BobenhausenMelisa Bodnar Rachel Brenner-BlissJustin & Julian Bright Heather BrinkleyJohnica Burke-Smith & Aaron SmithAustin Burton, Kayshaw Wilcox & FriendsElizabeth & Emmett ButlerDan CalabriaBrett CampbellAndre CaronDouglas ChamberlinDennis Chambers Valerie Claus Charles CornettDaniel & Kathy CouillardDonald CoxBrian & Jennifer CrucianDeborah CullenFrederico Cuna de los AngelesLeroy Robert DapperAmy DetweilerCalvin DillonCharles DuchesneJames Elliott Lissette Estrada & William BaldwinBrad & Lucy EtheredgeMichael & Lisa FamigliettiTracy Fielding Rosana FigueredoChelsea Fischer Pam FowlerMelinda FordThomas Frawley Donald Freiday Caroline FuhrmannBrenda GargiuloLinda Suzzanne GriffinVincent GriffithsWesley GladinKayla Grosch & Alexzandra Nesbitt

Brad & Mary HaleJanet HallTex Hall Grace Halula & Kaelyn MohrAllison Halsema Barry & Melissa HamelMatt & Taylor HarringMichael & Beatrice HarrisKevin HartBrian & Melinda HassenplugMelissa HayesSelwyn & Lucinda HenriquesLouis and Brenda HenryDavid Herman John & Katherine HoustonBrian HorvathMatthew JablonskiBenjamin & Marcie JacksonJeremy JacksonSpencer JensenJames JohnsonBruce JohnstonEvangelist Earlene JonesFarida KadiwalaGreg KehoeJames & Jean KellyJohn & Peggy KenyonMargaret KhouryRobyn KingWilliam & Miriam KingDaisy KniffinAmber Knight Kenneth KoThomas LargeTrish Loebell Elisha’s Journey FundraiserPeggy LovecchioTimothy MartsolfBob McConnellLinda & Michael McDowellPhilip McDowellRobyn MinahanNoelle & Breon MitchellBrenda MohnshineRonald MontouteAlexander Nesturrick Marissa & Anhvu NguyenLori & H. Gregg NicklausKerry & Linda O’ReillyPete O’SheaSharon OrtegaChristina PalenqueDan Paone

Sally Ann Pebler Mary PerkinsMatt & Mylissa PersonsDanielle Pierce & Jarrett WilliamsSteven PoborkaAlfred PollakMark PuckettAbigail RayAshley ReganBeth & Jason RehbergBritta & Stephen RichterPatricia RiggsHamed & Emily RiveraKeith RobinsonMary RossMichael RothKathleen RuboCarol Sarhaddi Jennifer Sarhaddi David & Denise SandersEileen SchifferCarl Schupmann Larry SchwartzJoseph & Debra ShreveTroy SimpsonBritt SmithSoykia SmithWillie SmithJaclyn SmitsonTerry & Antionette St. ClairRobert & Vickie StaufferAndrew & Samuel SteinBlaine Stein Corey StermanMatthew Stoeckicht Charles & Krisann TalaricoCate ThompsonAngelos & Elena VarmaxidisDiana Vazquez-PuchalskLeah Verier-DunnRobin WarnbergDavid WeinsteinJack & Erin WelchSheila WhiteDavid WilbanksWilliams/Rucker FamilySarah & Brian WilliamsTeresa WilliamsYolanda WilliamsKim WolffJohn YagelkaShirleen Zinn


Suzanne FerraraRenee Register & Waterfront StaffKate & Ellie FlahartRick & Kristin FlahartLuke & Lynette PeterschmidtMaxine FoleyErna HallKen FosterRichard FernandezJames KurtzSteve GableJudy GableMartha Ann GardeenPaul & Frances BowyerMr. & Mrs. Chris Brown & FamilyWilliam BushawFrontline CommunicationsArlene Harmon & Gary ElwellJohn JarrardDonna McKenzieW. McKenzieJo MiglinoJohn MiglinoSharon PetersonTrish PierceSterling Payment TechnologiesMarjorie TomlinAnn Louise ThyreenDave GneiserBetsy & Edward Wudarsky, Jr.Rita Wirth GorleyLaura BezoldSandra BurberryAllison DetersLeigh & Matt GilliesLauri SollaSara HassenplugMark AndersonPeggyHatfieldAdrienne RosenfeldJohn Gleason HenryRosemarie SobelJose Hernandez, Sr.FKQ Advertising & MarketingFrost FamilyMcDonald’s USA Florida RegionMcDonald’s Hispanic Owner- Operators Assoc.Christopher HerndonDiana KorhonenGregg HollfelderDonald & Marcia DelBiondoMark HollfelderOllie’s Wake Skate SkimMary Jean HolsbekeBrian DunnShirley VerierJohn IsmailThomas KellyKennyJeffriesHelena RussoFlorence KirbyVicki KirbyFred LapperJacqueline BlankNancy Briner

Hazel BryanSandra BurkhartJim & “Citra” CannonPat CulpDDT – The Smoak GirlsThomas & Susan HaightJanet & Huelan HillH. Lyle & Julia HollandMartin HowellSharon HudginsBubba HuntSharon KennedyElaine KleinmetzFreddie & Frank MontgomeryLogan LarrabeeThe Talking PintTaylor LeeKevin & Laurie ZeiglerFrank E. LeidyEstate of Frank E. LeidyGladys LevineLynne SteinhartElisha Jean LoebellRobin & Daryl BachmanThomas & Toni FennickKeystone Financial ServicesMichele SheafferRobert LudwigSandy GravenhorstEarl & Flora ManheimerBarbara RizzoEileen MarshallElectric Supply of TampaMichele MillingtonMike McHughLori VerierPatricia MitchellJarrell MitchellMartha MohnTrudence DanielsLewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation ServiceSandy & Viv MossMichael Earl MooreTroy BrethauerMary BrockJonathan Robert NielsenPhyllis BurnetteGreg & Starla ChristakosJoyce LanehartRonald & Denise PippinTeam LangleyClaraL.“Petie”OstheimRoswitha Raichle PearsonVictoria PierceFoelgner, Ronz & StrawAntonio PinhoMaria Bispo, Elaine Smalling & Diana BispoEsther PoteruchaLeonard & Erna HallColby Eathan PowersLauren PowersEthan PriceNancy AustinDiane Crandall

Dubow Family FoundationJacky FreemanGladys Leitman Herckis & David HerckisGail & James LloydMichele MarzianoNedra MillerArlene & William NewmanPalm Terrace of LakelandJoseph PaulusMr. & Mrs. Herbert PlotkinFrank PriceMichelle RebelloHarris RittenbergPatricia L. SchoonoverRebecca SlivkaMel & Fran SpillTroy TureauDeidra WoodsMaxine ReeserSherry BetzDave SarjaFraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Largo #4103Robert W. SealeyFrank & Jackie DunnahoeCarlo LaPortaEleanor ThomasStella Margaret SinclairKatherine BaxterDiane & James Demakis Peter & Anne LofquistNorman SnookAdrienne LaddFran StevensSocial Club of Mainlands Unit 6St. Petersburg Sail & Power SquadronBetyan StrawAl & Roberta McClutchyPaige ThomasJennifer HallLaurettaEdithThunellVolunteer Hose Company #4Dawn TinsleyChris PalmerChristinaTournantBeverly LapperErin RussellAnn Hill TwissSteven WallaceBrandon VizcarraCasey JohnsonGwendolyn WalterWilliam & Nancy HewettSarah WhitmoreDr. & Mrs. Ronald BoulwareWykell Family Sister LouiseMarlys & Milton Meckler

honorariumsRyan AcostaMiguel AcostaElgertha Allen-MurrayEvangelist Earlene Jones

memorialsHarveyDr. Abe & Ruth GoldsherBennie Tatum, Susie Allen, Minnie Allen, Jack Allen & Minnie Pearl Allen JoinerEvangelist Earlene JonesSean Patrick BartellDiana HortonPine View Elementary SchoolWesley Chapel High SchoolRonald BeardMeckler FamilyDorothy BishopCharles & Barbara AmaralJohn BlighDennis CalabresaRegina BoyceMcDonald’s USA Florida RegionBryceBarrettBranchJimmi & Barney BarnwellGinger Martin Zachry & FamilyJane Alice BrandonBrian & Lori DunnKate&JeffBronkenJoanne VeNardJim BroomErna HallCarol ButlerMarlys MecklerConnie CamposErna HallBeverly CarrMary PastrichKaytlyn CooperRotary Club of OkeechobeeTomás Muñoz Coryn Theresa CorynChuckDeZutterLori VerierChris DitmarsLinda PetrillaJarrod DitmarsElaine BettencourtLinda PetrillaLynda SeminaraHoward DowMargaret Baker-DullWilliam & Cynthia BaysRichard, Martha & Jeanette ClukeyGeorge & Lissy De HavenKenneth EatonLinda FitzgeraldBryant & Kim O’TuelMartha S. RoweLeo & Marlene WeiszMarlene DunnMeckler FamilyLee Grady EdingtonKathryn PickeraMiranda Lynn EllisEileen McCulleyTerry EnrightEdward A. Wudarsky, Jr.SharonM.“Sam”FagnoniEdward Wudarsky, Jr.


Friends continued

Lillie Pearl Allen-WileyEvangelist Earlene JonesHannah AlquistMelissa BrannRemington Reece Anderson’s FamilyChristopher BowenLucilla Bandiera-VelardiAnthony VelardiVirginia BarnesElaine DentBrandi & Domenick BedrosianAnthony ArsenaultAemelia BillsAlternative Motorcycle Club of Collier CountyLower Class M.C. of SW FloridaNorth Port Primary Care Assoc.Alison BryantArlene GorlewskiOlivia CantvilleAloisia NovoselJames ClarksonTitle AmericaClearwater Endoscopy Ctr PhysiciansClearwater Endoscopy Ctr StaffEd & Rose CorynEdward Wudarsky, Jr.Daniel D’Sa’s 1st CommunionChristine CaldwellFrancisco & Paulina DemelloIgnacina FrancisKathleen & Owen GriffinMark & Kathy PietkaMarcia SohlWilliam Wong & Betty LiuAlex DankelDental Associates at PitmanEddie DeBartoloNicole DeBartoloRose EvansDiana SaundersExceptionalStudentStaffSusan Sheridan MackFamiliesChristine HarperNina FergusonArmond LiguoriGregory & Amy GebauerGerhard & Carol GebauerDon & Jeanne GermaiseMatthew CollinsJanice Davis

Tammy DenboAnthony JacobsonDarlene JagertSean & Nicole JensenPenny & Timothy JonesLynn KrajewskiTom & Lori LahartBrendan & Sandra McLaughlinRita Murphy & Keith MaxwellCarisa PenningtonAnn PielliMr. & Mrs. Nathan RobertsonHarry SheridanCassandra Wallace & Ronald WicalErik & Melanie WaxlerMark & Erin ZolkiwskyRossie GodfreyBarbara GodfreyDr. Allan GoldmanAndrew SegallMakai GovenderStacy ConnorsBeverlyGranath’sRetirementRobin StewartJesse&JustineGraney&Baby MadduxSandy HestonTripp HalsteadCynthia BrazenNancy Hamilton’s BirthdaySally DayCarolynn ReedClaudia SokolowskiLiam HelmsMelissa HelmsJennison-LotitoTwinsTri-County Camaro SWFL ChapterReef & Naish JohnsonBecky & Sean MonchecourtDamien Jr., Roydrick Jr. & Hannah YvetteJonesEvangelist Earlene JonesEdwin KennedyDavid KennedyDebra Klise & Ella Reece LisenbyKathy DouglasDavid KoKenneth KoElisha Loebell’s BirthdayFred & Kathryn PaxtonMasyn MagniniMarla NalleyMcKinley May’s 3rd BirthdayGregory & Jennifer Kirsch

Mark & Sarah LittlejohnLisa MaysMcDonald’s Crew at Store #10483Cheryl & Fred JohnsonJean MorganJoseph Martineau IICourtney NeuschLauren DietrichDrs. Opyoke & DuicSuzanne WronaReaPattersonRochelle PatersonDarcy Paulsen & Cheri EtlingMarcus IngramJames LeeAaron WoodJane H. PowersTom PowersProtivitiTampaInternsProtivitiKristinRadiMichele VicenteShilo RamboPatricia SteinebachCarolynn Reed’s BirthdaySally DayNancy HamiltonClaudia SokolowskiPatrick & Sabina Richard WeddingFisher & SaulsKenneth & Sherry RobersonBill RoseKelleigh AmbsBraden & Peyton RosenEvan FraymanPeter & Kara TannerBibi Sabrina’s Son, John’s 1st Father’s DayThomas KellyLarry SalkinKelly YoungThomas SmithTami ClarkeAlicia HutchinsonGinny SmithTom SmithKim Smith’s BirthdayAlicia HutchinsonWalt SmithTom SmithClaudia Sokolowski’s BirthdayNancy HamiltonLiam SteeleLisa Schembri

Jamie SestokasClaudia Straw’s BirthdayEdward & Sylvia AmeenDonald DunhamAndy SurprenantErin DeanWilliam ThomannLeonard & Betty MyszkowskiSierraTuttenJames & Joanne LeathersTed VanDerKampTom SmithAnthony VelardiLucilla Bandiera-VelardiJonah WaliaMandy JedlundChris Wallace’s BirthdayAshley LeDouxKim McMillerFoxworth MichaelsChristopher WallaceJoy WamsleyErna HallAdalynn WhitcherJosephWhitcherEllie WhitcherJoseph Whitcher, Jr.Mary Ann Ziegler’s Wedding to MickeySusan Sheridan Mack

2015 liGhT a liGhT share a niGhT donors$12,390Burnetti, P.A.$10,000Leslie Peter FoundationSteven Stamkos$5,000Les & Cynthia Craft$3,000Katherine Swaine, honoring Mike Swaine$2,000 - $2,999Amerisure Insurance EmployeesMichael & Mary Ann Geric, Jr.Eileen Grove$1,000 - $1,999Carter ValidusLouise Conley in memory of Warren E. ConleyConnie & Evan Duglin FoundationAlivia & Jimmie Cooper


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Margaret E. DavisVincent Dolan in memory of James DolanEric & Carolyn GillKarl Flammer FordBohdan Kohut in memory of Jessica KohutLynn KrajewskiCarol E. MartinFrank MorganDonna NallsKevin & Lori NissenProgressive Employer Mgmt Co.Carolyn & Steven RoskampJ. Dennis & Ginny SextonHemal ShahMr. & Mrs. Robert ShermanShumaker, Loop & KendrickJohn & Milissa SibsonClaudia & Michael Straw, honoring Dr.Erle&ScottAustin Bonny Biery Victoria Boozer Del & Robin Brenn Jenny Cavender Don & Linda Dunham Richard & Leanna McLaughlin Chip & Stuart Nimmich Jonathan Old Lora Pope Dennis & Roxanne Straw Wade & Elaine StrawUSA Funds$500 - $999Jane Barton, honoring Carter GishMichelle Barton, honoring Carter GishTerri & Chuck Dees, honoring Charlee Anne DeesRussell Finlay, honoring Baby FinlayFirst Service NetworkJeff FreemanJames & Nancy GarveyTracey GinwrightWilma Howell, honoring Riley Page HowellCraig & Barbara HubbardJohn & Ann IwanickiMelissa Jones, honoring Lemieux Family (Mark, Sarah, Siena & Sloane)Luke KeeleStephen Knopik in memory of Leanna MaeKenneth Ko, honoring DavidMatthewKoRhonda LlewellynMeg Loomis, honoring Modi Family’s ChristmasCharles & Barbara McMillen, honoring Victoria LongoM. Paul & Mabelle Nestor

Jeffrey Neustadt, honoring Ed & Sylvia AmeenThanh Nguyen, honoring Ivanna NguyenEmilie & Charles Phillips, honoring Adam ByrumSusan Potts in memory of Ray Kroc, Hank Groh & Lorraine GrohTom PowersRebecca & Ronald SacraPatricia Scott, honoring NathanScottRonald SerenyChristine SpoorDawn Sullivan, honoring Doctors of Orthopedic Specialists of Palm HarborDr. & Mrs. Terry Tanner in memory of GregoryScottTannerValley ElectronicsMattie VegaWFLA Daytime Channel$300 - $499 Shelby & David AdamsCharles & Barb Amaral in memory of Ernest Amaral Maria RichardsonMark & Carolyn Biehl, honoring Zachary SharekSteven & Susan Brettingen, honoring Christopher & Patricia Frost Jennifer Frost John & Delores Frost John & Tracy FrostJeff CampbellTemple & Lisa DrummondLorraine Faudel & Martin WeismantelSteven Faulhaber, honoring Jade JohnsonRick & Kristin Flahart & family in memory of Kate & Ellie FlahartBrian FreeseMark & Antoinette Howell, honoring Riley Page HowellMarla NalleyPalm Lake Christian ChurchHarvey PothierRandy SchulerCindy TrumbleAna Wallrapp$100 - $2996th Logistics Readiness Squadron MacDill AFBStuart AferiatGary & Carol AldermanAle & WitchCristopher AndersonSandra Anderson, honoring Hawkins Carter HoodBen & Barbara Anjima in memory of Reid JohnsonVivian Arencibia, honoring AllRMHCharities

Johanna BaratBardmoor Property Owners Assoc.Tasmin BeattyLaura Bezold, honoring Max GorleyLaura Bezold in memory of Rita GorleyKevin & Sandra BillingsleyBarbara BirminghamDouglas & Linda BlighHarriett Blymiller, honoring Owen JablonskiRobert BoitmannDr. & Mrs. Michael BojkovicJuliene BollaertJoe & Linda BorgiaCynthia Brazen, honoring Tripp HalsteadCarolyn BrownTerry & Karen BuckheimerAshling BumgardnerCanterbury School of FloridaMaureen CarnevaleRobert L.CheesmanJulian & Susan CheneyJohn & Sheli ChiaradioGreg CiampaKathleen Cleveland, honoring SydneyWankoffWendy Clements-GalvisRebecca & Edward ClissoldDrusilla ClodyCompressor Tech, Inc.Karen ComptonTom ConnollyMiles ConwayRobert E. Copes in memory of Kaitlyn EbberupJohn Couture in memory of Thomas & Helen CoutureBruce & Jerri CrawfordCrystal River Eagles Aerie 4272John CurottoD. Clarice Daly, honoring Jordan&BrettDalyTod & Lisa Damkoehler, honoring Kyle DamkoehlerDance Theatre of TampaAnne DawsonLarry Dayton in memory of Dayton & Beechler Family MembersElmyra Dorn in memory of Roger DornBrian Dunn, Lori & Shirley Verier, honoring Drs. Horiuchi, Hautamaki, Ferreira&StaffCatherine Edington in memory of Lee Grady EdingtonElder FordBrent & Lynne Engelhart, honoring Amber EngelhartLeeonie Ferdon

Tom & June Fillion, honoring Molly & Joe FillionMinerva FinleyJames FlaniganBonnie Gabrielson, honoring Jerry LaFondStephen GallowayMargaret Gamero, honoring Bill&LoretteWambachKenneth & Hope GibbMark GinsbergJeanette GinwrightSherrie GirtenDonald & Dorothy Gish, honoring Carter GishE.C. Godfrey & Rossie GodfreyV. Yoshiko Goodman, honoring Jamie K. QuirkeJohn Greco & Dorothy MurrayThomas W. Green, honoring Ryan GreenVicki HagmannMark HagueJerry & Nancy Hamilton in memory of Martha MohnWilliam HandGerard HannonNancy Hare in memory of Kate & Ellie Flahart David HareMr. & Mrs. Mark HassJennifer HibbardJerry & Jean Hobbs, honoring Evans FamilyTerry Holinsky, honoring His Children & GrandchildrenDan HoneggerCarolyn & Lloyd Horton, honoring Karen Mathews Donna YoungConstance Hunsader, honoring MatthewBaarLynne Hyman, honoring Brooks Brereton Ben&CharlotteCorcoran Madison & Delaney Gelwix Hartley Hyman Ruby, Georgia & Cecilia Leary Jackson Moss Charlie, Carter, Oliver & Ellie WuligerMarion Jablonski, honoring Owen JablonskiSteve & Karen JonesFarida KadiwalaSteven KaltGina KlinePatricia Larrieux-GhanieDoreen LindermanAdele & Robert LuxaRobert LydzinskiRita ManarinoCathy & Wayne MaplesJenny & Dennis Martin


Friends continued

Edie McCann-Carberry in memory of Eula FreemanGinger McCord, honoring Christopher Waite, Jr.Melvin S. Cutler Charitable FoundationGeorge & Pat Meyer in memory of Benjamin&EileenGraceffo George & Janet MeyerSharon & Martin MillburgCarol MimsBrenda MohnshineShane MozurNatalie Munding & Family in memory of Edward MundingKay Orribile, honoring Pasquale OrribileRobin Pandolfi in memory of Joseph CasperDan PaoneCharles Patteson, honoring Tucker RehbergJohn & Robin PhilipsJared & Heidi PhillipsRandall & Mary PhillipsPolly PickelsNathan & Lyne PierceTom Powers, honoring Cris StuckeyPamela Pyle in memory of Michael T. RyanQuality Marine Construction, Inc.Nancy Quinn-BookbinderCharles & Claudia RaffoHenry & Shirley ReissWendy & Ron RileyJames & Gayle RobertsCharles RoweDebbie Russell, honoring Kelley & Kyle CuretonGayla RussellFarshad & Carol SarhaddiDenise SandersMark SavignySylvia Serrano in memory of Elijah SerranoEd & Rita ShawCharles SheltonRenee Simpson, honoring Friends & FamilyThomas SimsNorma Lee SpegalRobert Stache

Harold & Diana StanleyT.C. StanmoreLou & Linda Starman in memory of Martha MohnDonald & Nancy SuleskiJulie & Ed TammanyLouise TedescoDavid & Susan Teeples in memory of Brian TeeplesAlan & Angie ThomasPedro Torres in memory of Christopher TorresGeraldine Tosca in memory of C.J. ToscaDavid & Sandra TottleThe Trail Blazing Sams 47Ed Trepacz, honoring Abby TrepaczAnthony Velardi, honoring Lucilla Bandiera-VelardiVincent VeronickThomas Scott WaldieM. Burrage WarnerGail Wesley, honoring Dakota HilburnMary Alice D. WheelerWilliam WibleBruce & Terri Williams, honoring Waverli S. WilliamsLorena WilliamsHenry, Gerry, Mike & Baylee Wojtasinski in memory of Evan WojtaskinskiElizabeth Woodruff Willis in memory of BartWoodruffUp to $99Mohamed Abdel-AzizGerard & Alice Affatato, honoring KarenAffatato-FinefieldAlexander Investigative ServicesAlpha Delta Kappa, Gamma ChapterSteve & Angela AndrewsBarbara AnglinSean ArnoldIrwin AyesLorraine Bacon, honoring Seth ElvingtonBetty Barker, honoring TeddySchflerCharlene Bartlett in memory of Virl&BettyMinnis

Larry & Anna Baudoin in memory of WilliamHewettMr. & Mrs. Kenneth BeebeCarol BeiJack BielataGayle & Bernhard BenetBergin Family, honoring BrittanyBerginCharlotte & Richard BermanRalph & Sherry Betz in memory of Maxine ReeserLaura Bezold, honoring Max GorleyPat Berkey in memory of Johnny U. BerkeyJarrett BlackPatricia BlairMary Rae BlantonRhett BlewettMr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Bligh, honoring Gracin RitchieEdna Bloom in memory of Carol A. BloomMichael Bonema, honoring John R. BonemaLynette Boyer-FryDel & Robin Brenn, honoring Claudia StrawAllisson Briones-VargasBarb Brosius & Hans Hauri, honoring “Bob”Ryan McConnaghyKaren & Ross BrownVickie Bryan, honoring Preston BryanTerry BryeSandra Burberry, honoring Max GorleyTimothy BuwaldaKathleen Canada, honoring Ryan McConnahyPete & Cindy Card, honoring Peer John CardKathleen M. CarterChandra ChotilalRhoda ClovisBarbara Coakley, honoring Ivan Baker, Chris Youmand & Mark MandulaMarv & Paulette Coble, honoring Marian & Rich UnterwegerDonald & Patricia CouglinBrent Cox

Jeffery & Emily Cox & FamilyRachel Crossley, honoring Carter CrossleyCSI Game Night & Relax GroupLaura Daniels in memory of D.J. HurleyElaine DavisStefanie DavisNanny Jo & Uncle John Decker, honoring Amber EngelhartChuck & Anna Dees, honoring Charlee Anne DeesMary Ann Del CampoDeSoto Arts & Humanities CouncilDiana DevercellyBob & Jill Dietrich, honoring Vincent J. DietrichLeilani DiggsBeth & Todd Dingee, honoring Meg DingeeEmpowered Solutions ConsultingLucy & Brad EtheredgeCandice ErmerWendy Fallin, honoring Candice Fallin HernandezLynne Fellows in memory of Donna FellowsElizabeth & Keith FendrickNancy Feo in memory of Claire PostonAmador & Sonia FigueroaNancy FosnaughtMary Fritz in memory of Evan ManleyShirley GainesMaggie GalbraithJohn & Barbara GaydashPhilip & Laurie GianatasioLinda Goldfarb, honoring DavidBennett&John-Paul MarioBeverly Gonczar, honoring Sammy WangKathie Goreth in memory of Lee SmithMaureen Hames in memory of Jacob HamesJohn & Bev Granath, honoring J.P. GranathPatricia Grier in memory of GrierJustinInmon Max Gorley


Gulfview Civic AssociationOscar Guinart, honoring David GuinartMr. & Mrs. Ralph Hackbarth in memory of AmiyahC.M. & Dennis Hall, honoring Claire DigganMaureen Hames in memory of Jacob HamesWilliam & Dorothy HancockSusan HartTim HassettMary Ellen HastingsRobert & Sandra HeppWilliam & Nancy Hewett, honoring Larry & Anna BaudionWilliam & Nancy Hewett, honoring Keith&BetteWrightRoy Hibbs, honoring Addison Mae EarleJeanette Hixenbaugh, honoring Daniel J. HurleyDarrell HoffmanVicki HonnKim HothersallJune Howell in memory of Phil HowellJuan & Carmen IllasStephen & Lori IrwinMichele Jacobelli in memory of Doreen DeMarchisRaul & Magdalena JassirJames & Patricia JohnsonLynn JohnsonPatty Johnson in memory of Reid M. JohnsonGeorge Johnstone, honoring BrittanyJohnstoneDonna Jones in memory of Carol R.CantleyKen & Bobbie Jones in memory of Jinnie EdsonMelanie KahlerEmily KalbfellTerrance & Patricia KellyMichele KuenyMartha LagunaRon & Linda Laramie in memory of McKenzie L. PaquetJames & Cathy Latham, honoring Klara LathamGail LeeRyan Leto in memory of Daniel ByrnesHoward LewinterEvelyn Lignos in memory of John & Kely LignosDouglas & Christine LonnstromMeg Loomis, honoring Modi Family’s ChristmasGretchen LoseyLoyal Order of Moose NPR Lodge 1747

Sheryl LucasPaul & Barbara Ann MacIntyreGail MahoneyTeri MahoneyMichael MalafronteRichard Mancinelli, honoring Sophia MancinelliBrian & Tammy ManganRobert & Cynthia Marinelli in memory of Josie VillagioStuart & Lori MarkmanMary M. Marois in memory of Lib BurnsMr. & Mrs. John Martin, honoring KennedyMartinKaren Mathews, honoring Terry RayAl & Roberta McClutchy in memory of Betyan StrawDianne McDonaldJanet Goldberg McEnery, honoring Gail MeyerCarol McGeary in memory of Trevor McGearyPeggy & Geoff McLean, honoring Virginia McNallySean & Kim McLernon in memory of Christopher Jay KirlinVirginia McNally, honoring Peggy&GeoffMcLeanDavid MenendezDorothy Miller in memory of Harold C. MillerJinny & Ron Miller, honoring McLain MillerMarilyn MillerLynne MonnellJeff & Julie Moore, honoring Dana GuestTom & Jackie MorganPatricia MorrisDawn NightingaleWillard & Margaret NormanIvan & Aloisia NovoselLaura O’Donnell, honoring Mary Anne O’DonnellPatricia O’ReillyRay M. OldsTeresa & Robert OwenCharlotte Palmer, honoring Heather DuncanPatricia Patterson, honoring Ian SmithHarold Penn, honoring Laurie MendozaRowena Perez-DiMaio, honoring Danielle DiMaioJeanne & Harold Perry, honoring Zoe KnowlesDr. & Mrs. J. Wayne Phillips in memory of Tomás Muñoz Coryn Beatrice Pimpinella in memory of Jim Pimpinella

Joy PollackLorinda Price in memory of Nik PetrikPriceMDsCarl & Victoria RaabMr. & Mrs. George Ralston in memory of Jonathan RalstonKerry RamsbergerAlan Ray in memory of General Irvin G. RayJoAnn Williams Reese, honoring Kaden Williams Keely WilliamsLillian Renda in memory of Aaron CraigScott RhodesLouise RichMelissa & Jeff Richarz in memory of Kyle RothenbergerCharles Roberts in memory of Nanjean RobertsJeanne & George RolandMichael RothPaula Russo, honoring Macy RussoTiffany SantosRonald SaperNatalie Schmidt, honoring Trevor SchmidtJohn & Chris Scheuer in memory of Maverick JasinskiJoan Schmitz in memory of Chris DitmarsCarl SchupmannLisa Schwartz in memory of Kimberly ElkinJeffrey SergiRalph SerpiJoy Severs in memory of MarySteve Sherman & Charles LoBosco, honoring Ann & John McPhailDavid & Kathleen ShieldsAllen & Frances SheppertonErnestine Simons in memory of Victoris BlandinL.J. SklerykJoan SkowronekBeulah SloneGregory & Michelle SmithJuanita SmithPaula Smith in memory of Patsy J. McHughTom Smith, honoring Walter P. SmithKlair & Roy Snellbaker in memory of Erin Michelle MobleyMatthew Spoor, honoring ChristineT.SpoorSt. Ignatius of Antioch Women’s CouncilMr. & Mrs. Patrick Steele in memory of Audrey Steele Goltz

Sharee StevensonSuncoast Blues SocietyKathryn SurprenantSheila SwitzerJim & Alice Talbert, honoring Dr.&Mrs.JeffreyKrischerJoan & Tim TemersonBryan & Sarah ThatcherAnn Thibault in memory of Nathan ThibaultIrene Timofeev in memory of Maria KashinskiGail & Andrew TitenSteve & Bonnie TraimanDennis & Linda TylerAnne, Sam & Nate Unger in memory of Nolan Andrew UngerTina VealePeter Vercillo, Jr.Matthew & Tammy WagenblastHilary WahlbeckRonald L. Watson, honoring Chris, Megan, McKenna & ColinGertrude A. WattsMary Weick, honoring RyanAustinKelleyReed Weidenaar, honoring Mason ShookRichard & Nancy WellerWest Coast Fence, honoring Faith Rose JoosTalmadge Whitaker, Sr.Marjorie WilcoxScott WilhoitAndrea Wilson in memory of Paul GonzalezBrooks Workman in memory of Tomás Muñoz Coryn B.G. ZdziarskiLeila Zschau, honoring Mr. & Mrs. George Meyer

Friends continued


KeePInG FAMILIes CoMFortABLe ª **Toys for Newborn to 2 years of age, NEW ª **Toys for Kids, all ages (boys especially needed)

NEW ª Books for Preschool Age, NEW ª *Gift cards for Publix, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, or

GFS to buy fruit, food and cleaning supplies ª Individually wrapped toothbrushes & toothpaste

KeePInG our FAMILIes Fed ª **Cereals, individual sizes preferred ª **Indiv. packaged snacks: chips, nuts, trail mix,

dried fruit, pudding cups, pop tarts, etc. ª Butter & cream cheese ª Hearty canned soups ª Mac & Cheese microwaveable cups ª Canned tuna & canned chicken ª Frozen dinners (individual or family size) ª vegetable oil & olive oil ª Mayonnaise/ketchup/jam or jelly ª **Paper towels & paper plates ª Plastic forks, spoons & knives; real forks ª Large Tupperware for food storage

KeePInG the house tIdY ª Lysol/Clorox disinfecting wipes ª Dawn/Palmolive dish soap ª Color-safe bleach ª Dryer sheets unscented ª Lysol spray & Lysol toilet bowl cleaner ª Kitchen towels ª Small bottles liquid hand soap

CAre MoBILe ª Stickers or small toys ª Small tubes of sunscreen ª Kids individually packaged dental care products

oFFICe, AdMInIstrAtIon & FundrAIsInG ª White and colored copy paper ª D, AA, and AAA batteries ª Silent auction items, including gift cards to local

businesses

MeALs For FAMILIesPrepare a home-style meal in our kitchen or cook on our grills. Any nutritious cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner is appreciated! Or coordinate with a restaurant to deliver a meal, pizza or sub sandwiches. Please call or review our website for additional information on bringing a meal.

Go to www.TakeThemAMeal.com and use the following log in information to sign up for a meal at one of our houses. St. Pete East (Serve 50-60) Last name: RMHEast; Password: EastmealSt. Pete West (Serve 20) Last name: RMHWest; Password: WestmealSt. Pete Central (Serve 20) Call: 727-767-3026; Tampa (Serve 20) Last name: Tampa; Password: meal

shAre A nIGht ProGrAM Underwrite a family stay. Our actual costs are $80 per night per family & any amount donated helps with these expenses.

hoLd A PAntrY drIVe Collect items off this list to help the house. We have 80 bedrooms, 86 bathrooms and 5 kitchens!

VoLunteerAll four Houses need volunteers for house shifts & special projects to support our “home-away-from home.” Training is provided.

For additional information contact: Lise Fields in St. Pete 727.767.8166 Maggie Somerville in Tampa 813.254.2398 x 317

More InForMAtIon Contact Lisa Suprenand Director of Programs & Facilities727.767.7687 [email protected] Or visit our website at www.rmhctampabay.org

How YOU can helphelp us provide a wonderful hoMe for our families by donating supplies that we currently need the most.

**Especially needed items

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PERMIT NO. 3023

35 Davis Boulevard Tampa, FL 33606-3405

Ronald McDonald House Charities® Tampa Bay Administrative Office, 35 Davis Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606-3405 (813) 258-6430

RMH East401 7th Avenue S.St. Pete 33701(727) 821-8961

RMH West702 8th Avenue S.St. Pete 33701(727) 821-8961

RMH Central601 5th Street S.St. Pete 33701(727) 821-8961

RMH Tampa35 Columbia Dr.Tampa, FL 33606(813) 254-2398

DONATE TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR FAMILIES!

• Go online - www.rmhctampabay.org • Call us - we’d love to talk to you! (813) 258-6430, ext. 3 • Clip it - send it to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 35 Davis Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606-3405

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Signature: As a cost savings measure, we have eliminated the inserted donor envelope and hope you will find it easy to donate in these three ways.

Please make checks payable to Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. Contributions are tax deductible. *By giving your e-mail address you will receive our occasional e-newsletters. We do not sell or share information.

Cost of a one-night stay

calendar of evenTSAPRIL 24Kimal Classic Car Show venice

MAY 3Give Day Tampa Bay

MAY 21Storybook Ball

JULY 30Dunedin Blue Jays Bowling Tournament

sEPTEMBER 10Volunteer Brunch

sEPTEMBER 29-30Fishing for Hearts

NOVEMBER 18-19Charity Golf Classic

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Spring 2016 Newsletter & 2015 ANNUAL REPORT