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New passenger van will add comfort to convenience WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER FOR OUR GUESTS TO GET TO AREA TRANSPLANT CENTERS More than half of our CLIMB ABOARD OUR CAMPAIGN guests depend on our free, regularly scheduled shuttle service to FOR A NEW SHUTTLE OUR NEW SHUTTLE travel back and forth from the Family House to area transplant centers. This past year, more than 4,600 guests climbed aboard our six-passenger minivan driven by our devoted volunteer drivers.
WILL COST MORE THAN $50,000, NOT INCLUDING
Unfortunately, there were many trips when guests were turned away because the van was full.
ASKING EVERYONE IN OUR FAMILY HOUSE
To meet the increased need for shuttle service as our occupancy grows, and to better provide for our guests’ comfort and well-being, the Family House must purchase a new, 11-passenger vehicle. In our current minivan, there is limited cargo space to stow the oxygen tanks and wheelchairs our transplant patients need. Squeezing into the back row of seats can be challenging or impossible for some of our guests. With our new shuttle, getting on and off will be easier and faster, thanks to a bus-style folding door, low steps, a center aisle, and raised roof. Its larger capacity will enable us to adjust the schedule so drivers have more time to complete their runs and stay on time. It will also have a larger cargo area.
GAS, MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE. WE ARE COMMUNITY TO CONSIDER HELPING US MAKE A NEW SHUTTLE A REALITY. By supporting the purchase of the new passenger van, you will help ensure that our shuttle service continues to meet the needs of Family House guests. Transportation is an important part of the comprehensive services provided within our modest $40 nightly lodging fee. Charitable contributions to the Family House make this possible.
LESS STRESS AND COST FOR GUESTS In addition to comfort and convenience, the shuttle helps transplant families save on the cost of parking and gas, which can add up to hundreds of dollars a month, and relieves them of the burden of city driving. continued on Family House page 2
ALL ABOARD CAMPAIGN, continued from Family House page 1
“MOST OF OUR GUESTS AREN’T FAMILIAR WITH
savings. “The drivers drop you right in front of the hospital entrance. And parking my own vehicle at the hospital would have cost almost $100 a week.”
PHILADELPHIA AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO GET TO THE TRANSPLANT CENTERS. THE CITY TRAFFIC AND DRIVING CAN BE OVERWHELMING.
EVERY RIDE A HEALING JOURNEY
THE FAMILIES ARE ALREADY UNDER SO MUCH
Our devoted volunteer drivers are the backbone of the Family House Shuttle Service. Last year, they made more than 1,600 trips and drove over 19,000 miles, expertly navigating city traffic and getting our guests to doctors’ appointments and hospital visits.
STRESS. WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR THEM BY PROVIDING THESE DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES,” says Joe Kauffman, Family House Operations Manager.
There are a dozen volunteer drivers who either drive regular parttime shifts or who fill in when needed. Most of them are transplant recipients or have been family caregivers. They enjoy interacting with our guests and helping them through experiences they have in common.
No one could agree more than Diane Hems, who stayed at the Family House while her husband, Don, was waiting for his gift of life, a lung transplant. “Having the shuttle service available alleviated my stress and fears of getting lost in the city. Each day, the volunteer driver safely dropped me off at the hospital and then brought me back to the Family House at the end of the day. There are no words to describe how grateful we are for the services provided.”
RIDING THE SHUTTLE ALSO ENABLES FAMILIES THE TIME TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH ONE ANOTHER, GAINING SUPPORT AND STRENGTH ALONG THE WAY.
This fall, Chris Bolton stayed at the Family House for four months while his life partner, Diane Ortiz, recovered from a heart transplant. He calls the shuttle a lifesaver for the convenience and the cost
FACES
Ashley Adams, who road the shuttle when her husband Bobby was gravely ill and waiting for a lung transplant found it comforting to
of the Family House Joe pictured with his youngest granddaughter, Ella.
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Mariah is a guest who has been battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for 10 years. Gift of Life Family House makes her and her three children, ages 7, 13, and 24, feel like they have a “home away from home” when traveling to Philadelphia for hospital visits.
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“We stayed at the Family House for about a month during recovery. Everyone there was really supportive. It felt like being home—that this was our house. You never know the importance of how something we take for granted can change a life forever. The warmth there was really special.” —Kim and Jim
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“We stay at Gift of Life Family House every time I have to see my doctor. I have been waiting for a double lung transplant for two years now and they make my stay so inviting. Everyone there has always been very kind, friendly, and helpful. It truly has all the comforts of home and after a long day at the hospital, they have dinner waiting every evening. I don’t know what I would have done without Gift of Life Family House; the accommodations are so nice and they make sure your stay is affordable. Thank you.” —Mariah
Mariah, patient waiting for transplant from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Kim and Jim Price from Triangle, VA. Jim received a life-saving liver transplant in 2015.
“Gift of Life Family House is the portal to a new life for patients and their families going through the transplant journey. Kindness and understanding is reflected from the staff’s first greeting to their happy goodbyes as [patients] continue on [their] journey. The staff and volunteers make the pre- and post-transplant ordeal much easier to cope with. You soon realize you’re not alone, but a part of a whole new family.” —Joe Joe was diagnosed with end stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) six years ago. After many tests at different centers, he was deemed too high risk for a double lung transplant. He also lived too far away from the centers where he was being tested. Never giving up faith, in August of 2016 he was evaluated again, this time at a transplant center in Philadelphia. In January 2017, he was finally listed and just months later in May, he received his life-saving bilateral lung transplant. “To be honest, this has been a bumpy road to recovery but my surgeon, doctors, and the whole transplant team have been amazing. All of this sounds great, but the true miracle came from my donor family. If it wasn’t for them, I probably wouldn’t be [here] now. I look forward to living many more normal years and watching my grandchildren grow.” —Joe
talk with other families and the volunteer drivers. “It was really great being able to talk with everybody about what they’re going through. It does really help,” she says. “One of the drivers had a lung transplant so I was asking him a lot of questions about it. Bobby and I ended up getting married in the hospital and it was this shuttle driver who arranged for a friend of his to marry us.”
Volunteer John Branton from Philadelphia, PA helping guests off a temporary rental shuttle at the Family House.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TODAY
JOHN BRANTON
has been a Family House volunteer driver for five years and a volunteer speaker for Gift of Life Donor Program since he received a liver transplant 10 years ago. He drives two days a week, taking the afternoon shift when guests are usually returning to the Family House.
TO SUPPORT THE URGENT NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW PASSENGER VAN. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, USE THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE OR DONATE ONLINE AT
Now retired, John was a small business owner and insurance executive. He says that he often shares with guests how the transplant enabled him to return to a normal life.
www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org.
“The conversations that go on in the shuttle are oftentimes very emotional,” says John. “Not everyone winds up with a good outcome. Those conversations are tough. But even when it’s disappointing news, it’s better to share it with other people who can empathize and understand what you’re going through.”
2017 OPERATIONS RECAP
In 2017, operations at Gift of Life Family House were busier than ever! In fact, the Family House was completely full a total of 131 days last year, resulting in over 336 families being turned away due to 100% occupancy. Support from the community for this “growing family” is needed now more than ever. Visit www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org for ways to get involved.
HEAR ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A SHUTTLE DRIVER FROM JOHN ON THE VIDEO SECTION OF THE FAMILY HOUSE’S FACEBOOK PAGE AT
facebook.com/GiftofLifeFamilyHouse
OCCUPANCY
9,547.............Total Room Nights 16,432..........Total House Guests 87.17%.........Occupancy Percentage 5.67................Average Stay/Nights
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED
92......................Brunch Groups 152...................Baking Groups 342..................Dinner Groups 32,864.........Meals Served
To apply, you must:
• Be 18 years or older • Have a clean driving record • Be an experienced city driver • Enjoy being with people of all ages
TRANSPORTATION
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You can help us get our guests to their hospital and doctors appointments by becoming a volunteer shuttle driver.
HOME COOK HEROES
1,629.............Trips 5,045.............Guests 19,538..........Miles
To apply, please call Gift of Life Family House at
267-546-9800
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HOME COOK HEROES
VOLUNTEERS The Family House is thankful for and proud to recognize volunteer groups who supported the Home Cook Heroes program from October-December 2017: Arcadia for a Better Community Aria Jefferson Emergency Department Aria Jefferson Frankford Campus ED Assiah’s Liver Fund AtlantiCare – 2 Meadow AtlantiCare – Business Office AtlantiCare Quality Aurelia Pontarelli & Friends Beneficial Bank Brightwood Career Institute Brusich/McGinty Family Butterflies I.N.C BZBI Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Chicks in the Pantry + Rooster John City Sisters Cole Family Comhar Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy Coordinating Council of Philadelphia DaVita Philadelphia West Dialysis Desiree Rivers & Friends Diane Milbourne and Family Donna’s Darlings Dragons for Donation Drexel Infectious Disease EAPA Einstein Medical Center – Surgical/Trauma ICU Einstein Transplant and Hepatology Episcopal Academy Family Five Friends Four Ladies & Friends Franklin Towne Charter High School – National Honor Society Friends’ Central School George Washington Culinary Gift of Life Donor Program Hospital Services Department Girl Scout Troop 5062 Gleasons Cousins Grand Chapter of Delaware, Order of the Eastern Star Hearts of Gold Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s H&VICU HUP Heart & Lung Transplant Team HUP OR Nursing Transplant Team Hyatt at the Bellevue Inspira Medical Center – Woodbury Campus Jefferson Respiratory Jefferson Share Governance JHN NICU Kaplan Kate Pardini and Friends Kennedy Health System La Familia Dei Fratelli LaForte + Bellamy Family Lenape Valley Church Maegan Rigberg & Friends Marla Viturello and Friends Mason’s Mission Mastbaum HOSA Nursing Hearts Merck & Co. Morgan Stanley NCL National Charity League New Church Live New Vision Pioneers
SEER INTERACTIVE “Seer loves giving back to our community
and we also love food! With that combination and the chance to make someone’s day a bit easier at Gift of Life Family House, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Our team is on a pretty frequent rotation at the house. The guests and the staff keep us coming back – the kitchen is pretty sweet too!” — Stephanie Powley
MASON’S MISSION “Preparing meals through Home Cook
Heroes is not only a way to help others but it allows us to keep the memory of our son Mason alive. To be able to meet individuals who are going through the transplant process at all different stages is so fulfilling and it really shows the magnitude of how important organ donation truly is. It’s always an honor for Mason’s Mission to be able to cook at the Family House.” —Kellie Hess
CELEBRATING GAVIN LEONG ”For several years now, my family and friends have come together at Gift of Life Family House to cook and serve guests a special, home-cooked meal. We choose to be Home Cook Heroes because we know what these families are going through. And we do it because we want to honor our own hero, our son Gavin, on his birthday.” — Kate Leong
Nichol Foster & Friends Pachiella and Penkala Families Paramount Enterprises Inc. Patil Family Pat’s Wings Pattinson Family Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Emergency Department RNs Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital ER Nurses Penn Medicine Perioperative Staff Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Penney Girls Foundation Pinola Family Post & Schell PPMC Neuro ICU Braniacs Project Management Institute Randon Family ReachLocal Philadelphia Riddle Hospital ICU Royal Disturbance Sinful Beautizz Rutgers Gang Ryan’s Shamrocks Satyra Oberfrank & Friends Schuhl/Morrissey Family Seer Interactive SightLife St. Augustine Parish Stantec Architecture and Engineering LLC Student University Programmers Team E-Hoot Team G$ Team Spiers Team Stevie Temple Nursing Critical Care & Trauma Division Temple of Deliverance Teen Ministry Temple Transplant Team Temple University Gamma lota Sigma Temple University Hospital MRICU Temple University Hospital SICU Temple University Hospital’s Speech Pathology Team Temple’s Kappa Chi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society The Mullin Family Theresa Suevo and Friends Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Timberbirch Women’s Club Trish Graham and Friends TUAMSTAT University City Kiwanis Valley Forge Financial Group (VFFG) Vanguard HR Business Partner/Business Consultant Team Villanova’s Initiative for Engaging Women Voya Financial Woodside Church BOLD = Home Cook Hero All Star All-Stars are committed volunteer groups who provide a meal to Family House guests through the Home Cook Heroes program at least 12 times in a calendar year. Thank you to our generous community partner for their ongoing food donations: Starbucks at the Bellevue
Home Cook Hero team photos are available to view on the Family House’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/GiftofLifeFamilyHouse. While you’re there, don’t forget to like our Facebook page, tag yourself and your teammates and share your photo – in doing so, you’re helping spread awareness about the Family House mission!
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Caregiver Lifeline
ask you about it. It does not make it easier, but it does help. You do need to take care of yourself. I know it is hard but go away for 24 hours if you can or somewhere quiet at the hospital to refresh your mind.
Spotlight
What practical advice would you give to other transplant caregivers when working with the medical team or planning for transplant? I think it is important to listen and follow instructions from the medical team. They told us to be ready at any moment, but when my mom received the first call, we were caught off guard. There are people to help you throughout the whole journey, from the financial coordinator and social worker to the transplant coordinator and support groups. I wish we had taken advantage of these resources before transplant. I think knowing that there are people at the hospital who can help is important.
Learning from a Liver Transplant Caregiver Mario is the son of a liver transplant patient. His mother received a liver transplant in October 2017 after being sick for four years. Mario shared some of his story and what he has learned as a caregiver throughout this journey. What has been the most rewarding part about being a caregiver? Just being with my mom through this — to talk to, vent to, and provide the extra care that she needs. I am fortunate enough to split this role with my sister. Once you get over the frustration, anger, and tears, you know that you are a vital person in this journey.
How do you think transplant has affected your family? My family was already pretty close. I also had a hidden blessing. I lost my job but I saw that as an opportunity for me to be there for my mom. My sister is working and she is able to take the initiative and has figured out all of the resources that can help. The more we talked about what was going on, the more people came through — both family and friends. I think that brought us closer together as well.
What has been the most difficult part about being a caregiver? I cannot say any of this has been easy because none of it has been. I think it is important for a caregiver to understand that you are important too. This job has to be done, but it is a time, emotional, and financial commitment. I think the hardest part is not being able to do anything medically to help my mom.
What are you hopeful for in the future? I am hopeful about my mom’s health. I want her to be back to her old self — to the life she had prior to getting sick. I want her to feel normal, comfortable, and do the things she loves. That is my main focus.
What have you learned that has helped you on this journey? I have learned that I am not alone and that we are all in this together in a way. When I see other families going through this — it humbles me and I can sympathize with them. It brings a sense of normalcy, knowing that others are going through a similar situation too.
L-R: Sara, Betty,
What advice would you give other transplant caregivers? The biggest piece of advice I can give is to express yourself — talk about your feelings, your desires. As someone who internalizes things, I learned that it is helpful to talk about what is going on when people
Mario Mineros.
16TH ANNUAL OSTERLOF OPEN SUPPORTS GIFT OF LIFE FAMILY HOUSE ON JUNE 9, 2017
After long days at the hospital, Ed was always welcomed “home” to hot meals cooked by friendly volunteers and a caring community who understood what he was going through. Later, Nancy joined her husband at the Family House to finish her recovery.
over two hundred friends and family of the late Carl T. Osterlof gathered at the Crystal Springs/ Wild Turkey Golf Club in Hamburg, NJ for their annual “Osterlof Open” golf outing.
“Ed and Nancy Wallace are special people in the Osterlof family’s lives. I visited with them at Gift of Life Family House during Nancy’s recovery and knew as soon as I walked in that it was going to be an organization that we would support from money raised in our golf outing.” Says Carl R. Osterlof, a good friend of Nancy and Ed. The Wallace’s stayed at the Family House for a combined 77 days during the transplant journey and continue to utilize the Family house for follow-up transplant appointments.
“Charity begins on the golf course” is the Osterlof family slogan for this outing, a fundraiser started 16 years ago by Carl’s wife, Joan, and their eight children to honor his memory by using his favorite leisure pastime, golf, to raise funds for various causes.
N ANCY WALLACE IS OUR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE AND I T IS “ APPROPRIATE WE PROVIDE THIS GIFT TODAY IN THE SPIRIT
This year Gift of Life Family House was one of the proud beneficiaries. Over $8,000 in proceeds was donated to the Family House in honor of Nancy Wallace, a recent patient who received a lifesaving lung transplant in December of 2016. Her husband and caregiver, Ed, stayed at the Family House which enabled him to remain by her side during the entire transplant journey.
AND SEASON OF GIVING! ”
—Carl R. Osterlof
LEFT: Osterlof Open proceeds check presentation on December 18, 2017. (L-R) Jan L. Weinstock, Esq., VP Administration & General Counsel, Gift of Life Donor Program, Carl R. Osterlof, Nancy Wallace, Ed Wallance, Sara Cohen, Development Manager, Gift of Life Family House.
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TO OUR MOST GRACIOUS CONTRIBUTORS:
THANK YOU
for your loyal support and continued generosity in helping us care for transplant patients and families at Gift of Life Family House.
Contributions of $50 or more received between OCTOBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
Founders’ Circle [GIFTS of $10,000+]
AMBASSADOR OF GENEROSITY [$100,000+] Howard and Liz Nathan
PARTNER OF CARE [$50,000+]
Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley ITALIC = upgraded member
2017 Family Circle [GIFTS OF $250+] to support the annual fund
HONOR IN PLATINUM [$5,000+]
Larry and Diane Beard Dr. and Mrs. John Daly Dirk Dinkeloo and Erin Jacob Howard and Liz Nathan Lori and John Peruto, Esqs. Analise and Americo Santos Dr. Marshall and Michele Schwartz Bernice Simonik
HOPE IN GOLD [$2,500+]
The Beneficial Foundation Debjani and Satya Bhoumik Fox & Roach Charities Richard Hasz Jean and Sam Jones Scott and Vickie Sayles
CARE IN SILVER [$1,000+]
Jeffrey and Ruth Abrams AC Power Company, Inc. Christa Adams Anonymous Robert & Lauretta Ayers Janet and Ralph Barndt Richard and Betty Beltz Daniel and Susan Bonner Jack and Cathy Brennan John and Patricia Browne Dr. and Mr. Tania and Michael Burns The Copithorne Family Cheryl Eshenour Exelon Corporation Gregg and Darlene Frederick George and Susan Gibbs Carol and John Giungo Richard and Carolyn Gregory Margaret Gruber Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Hasz, Sr. The Hill Family Jeffrey R. Hill Mark and Karen Hite Richard Johnson Drs. Kimberly and Alexander Lin Mickey and Judy McCabe Luke and Sarah McGrath Jack McHale Victor Miasnikowicz John and Jeannie Moretto Evan, Debra & Jeff Morgan Cary Moritz, Esq. and Michael Moritz, MD Ellen Muzi Leslie Olson Robert and Tracie Opitz Kevin C. Parham Paylor Family The Perate Family The Raymond Family
Andrea and Sean Reynolds Mr. Daniel Rosenbloom and Dr. Melissa Meyers Harry Roth, Esq. and Lisa Heller, MD Sam’s Spirit Foundation Seer Interactive Jay and Pat Souder Dane and Elizabeth Tourscher Margaret Vath Liz and Scott Vernick John and T. Robin Visconi Robert G. Walsh, Sr. Jonathan and Vicki Warner Robert and Nancy Witty Kathy Yandle and Rick Miller
GRACE IN BRONZE [$500+]
Martha and Bill Anderson Anonymous Contributors Margaret Belfield Sharon Burke Donald and Brenda Cappetta Care by Faith William and Winifred Carr Dr. Bala Carver Martha Chase and Brian Reisinger Kevin Cmunt Steven and Rhonda Cook Winifred Cooper Cindy Covington Theresa Daly Russell and Patricia DeCastongrene John and Carol Delaney Harris and Debra Devor Eleanor Doerr Ebenezer Baptist Church Brian Effron Robert Finkel Elizabeth and Thomas Finocchio Ina Fisher-Gross Deborah and Kurt Flammer Dr. Beverly Foster and Mr. Jim Foster Jake Garrison Gilroy and Lillian P. Roberts Charitable Foundation Bill and Tammy Griffis Dr. and Mrs. Mehdi and Christine Haririan Dennis Heinrichs Carol and Tom Hetzel Dr. Ian Hood M.D. Susan and Chao Kuang Hsu David and Elizabeth Kennedy Kathryn Kiesel Stephen Knobbs Barbara Koster Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kovach Joseph and Sharon Lesko Marilyn and Gary Lindsey Vincent and Lisa Magaro Gwen Mayes Linda McConnell Christine and Thomas McGarry Joann and Joseph Mozelewski NLHE, LLC Alan Oberman Paul Oravez and Therese McNelly Cindi and Vincent Pasceri Irfan Patel and Family Christina Pennypacker Francis and Debra Pross Michael and Leanne Purcell Michael and Rosemary Rose William Ryan
Karen and Paul Ryder Sarah and Ricky Scarborough Janice Schwartz-Donahue Herbert and Rose Schweitzer Richard and Anita Shaffer Jessica and David Sharp Ross and Mary Smith The Stanislawczyk Family J. Kate Stickles and Brad Baldus Rebecca Suppi Linda and James Thompson Nancy Tindall David Townsend Wendy Trow-Fox Dr. and Mrs. Marc and Kathy Uknis
COMFORT IN COPPER [$250+]
Pamela Abitabilo Rosemary Abma Bonnie Adler Alex Agres Paul Albert Ann Allegrini American Express Charitable Fund Anonymous Contributors Spiro and Priscilla Apostolou Schonay Barnett-Jones Laura and Norm Baron Dr. Linda Barrasse Dr. and Mrs. Horace Barsh William Benz Esq. Susan Biefer Ronald and Carol Bilek Christopher Bradley Margaret and Peter Bradley William Brandt Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Greg and Barbara Brojack Paul and Jenifer Brucker Charles and Marie Bryant Marian Buccafurni Kristin Burbank Victoria Burns Sharon and Larry Butler Jennifer Byrne Donna Campbell Sandra and Francis Cannon Donald and Sarah Carter Nancy Castrenze Stephen Catanzaro Dr. Nicholas and Mrs. Anna Marie Cavarocchi David Caya Yip Chan Melvin and Lynne Cherry Thomas and Suzanne Civitella Dorothy Clapham The Cochran Family Sara Cohen Dennis and Mary Collin Christopher J. Combs and Colleen Seeber-Combs Lisa Coscia Kathy Crandall Ellen Craugh Catherine Dalton Timothy Dever and Kolleen Eagan Terry Dillon and Sue McVey Dillon Edward and Wendy Eaton Bruce Edwards Stuart and Sandra Fine Dr. and Mrs. Gary and Phyllis Finkelstein William and Vita Flear John Flynn Joseph and Beverly Forline Todd Franzen
Katie Geary Christopher Geczy Catherine Giblin Harvey Goldglantz John and Mary Susan Gruber Eileen Grugan Deanna and Carl Gunlefinger Dan and Ryann Hall Michael Harmon Dennis and Marcia Hoffa Joseph and Megan Holden Incyte, Corp. Michael Jacobi Don Jones Keith Jones John Kasteleba and Betty English Melissa Keller Edward and Heather Kellogg Doreen Klampfer Keith Klasic Frank P. Kowalski Pepper and Mike Krach Katherine Krol Amy and Farn Kung Robert and Susan Kunzelman Kathryn Lamb Jessica Lee Mary Kiernan and Bill Lee Kathleen Lilly Lisa Litchkowski Mary MacDonald Patricia and Arthur Mahlon John McCumber Bernard and Beatrice Jean McGinty Connie and Jack McGinty Carol and James McKelvey Dennis and Bonnie Meisel Meshkov-Reed Dental Associates, P.C. Timothy and Laurie Miller Robert Mongeluzzi Carmen Monsanto Dr. Jonathan Morris Thomas and Anna Morris Victoria Morris Patricia Mozzillo Linda Muller Amy Murphy Kevin O’Connor Maryellen and Walt Paget Peter and Nancy Parsons Arthur and Gail Pasquarella Jenn and Aaron Pearl David Pierson Susan Pincus Frank and Joyce Podietz M. Esther Popjoy The Prasad Family Vincent Prestia Brian Price James and Margaret Quill Christine Radolovic Mansur Rasul Ronald and Carmella Ravelle Annette Rizzo Carol Ann and Connell Rodden Terri Rooney Ronald Ruschman Brian and Angie Schleider Thomas and Kathleen Schocklin Timothy and Maryellen Schultze David Shenberger
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James and Elaine Skelton Stephen Smolinski G. Stephen Snyder Robert and Ida Sosna Roger Spady and Laura Sutter Lawrence and Sharon Sparano Sharon and Kenneth Spinrad Thomas and Deborah Stalsitz Bruce and Cynthia Stavitsky John and Mary Pat Steinmetz Susan and Edward Stevens Geoffrey Stone Jack Storey Kimberly Stowman Surety Title Service, Inc. Donna and Brian Swilley Charlene Tan Peter Thomas Kevin Treiber Jeanne and David Turner Margo Vanlandingham Ramelfa Vega-Rovia Janice Waitkus Victoria Waldruff Robert, Gregory and Elizabeth Walsh Washington Lodge No. 59 F & AM Maria Louise and John Weibel Krystine and Marion Wiktorowicz Lynne Williams-Powers Kitching Yau Leah Rutter Zenker ITALIC = upgraded member BOLD = renewed member
In Honor of [GIFTS OF $50+]
Robert Adams John Indyk Kathryn Lamb Margaret Seiler-Brand Margaret Thacker Suzanne T. Ahmie Roger and Kathleen Smith Jeff L. Albarty Sandy and Jeff Albarty AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Leadership Team Margaret Belfield Richard Bardzik Doreen Klampfer John Barna Joseph and Sharon Lesko Michael Bauer Charles and Marie Bryant Melissa Bilotti Zackary Bilotti Kevin Brighter Kevin and Maura Brighter John T. Browne Dorothy and James Leith Joanne Brusich Amy McGinty Patricia Mozzillo James Carns Jenny and Chad Cutshall Mason Clark Donna and Brian Swilley Michael C. Classen Elise Classen Beth Furrh Fredric Cohen Giff and Pam Lehman
Melissa Coleman Raymond and Patricia Glenn Chloe de Oliveira Cindi and Vincent Pasceri Kathleen C. DeCara William and Winifred Carr Michael Diamond Sheila Halem Edward K. Eaton Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Van Kleunen Alex Fiedorczyk Leslie McFall John Finn Colleen Ridenhour Deborah Flammer Deborah and Kurt Flammer Jeff Fox Robert and Patti Goodman Jay and Pam Frank Pam and Bob O’Brien Beth Furrh Michael and Susan Classen Martha and Richard DeCandia Andrea Fylypovych Christine and Andrew Fylypovych George F. Gibbs Bernadette Boginsky Diane Thompson GLDP TC’s Anonymous Ellen Gottlieb Elizabeth Baim and Sam Bierig Temi Gottlieb David Greaves Donna Campbell Michelle Gruber Susan C. Singer Linda Grunberg Vera Kowalczuk Lawrence Guenzel Dennis and Marcia Hoffa Cora Guerin Anne Ragucci Jennifer Herrmann Maureen Conklin-Guglich Lynn Ann Kerfoot Grace Kerfoot Sherry Kravitz Dr. Lynn Morgenlander and Fred Cohen Ernest Leap Cindy Covington Esther G. Liu Dr. Patricia Ferdinand Christopher Matton Antoinette Travoto Anne McNelis William and Winifred Carr Bruce Meyer Mr. Daniel Rosenbloom and Dr. Melissa Meyers John J. Murphy Joan and Ed Silva Eric Neves Gil and Berta Neves Kathryn News Barbara McKeever Kim M. Olthoff Helen McHugh Maxine Plotkin Sheila Halem Leanne Purcell Michael and Leanne Purcell
Jenn Ray-Fisher Surety Title Service, Inc. Connell J. Rodden James and Judith Rodden Mark Rodgers Kathryn Donnellan Elise and Pete Rossi Michael and Susan Classen Jody Ryan Keith Cherry Laurie Schultz Thomas and Frances Schulte Stephen C. Schwartz Robert and Sue Lippencott Nicole Seefeldt Linda and Merritt Seefeldt Abraham Shaked Helen McHugh Jack Simonik Bernice Simonik Allison Small Lynne Williams-Powers David Stanislawczyk Peter and Beth Stanislawczyk Rita Steinmetz Beth Kramer James Stine Jeffrey Haag Jo Ann Sullivan Ann and John Fox Jason Sullivan Jacque Sweetin George Sweetin Jan L. Weinstock Harris and Debra Devor Carol and John Giungo Harry Roth, Esq. and Lisa Heller, MD
In Memory of [GIFTS OF $50+]
Luis Alvira Anonymous Frederick Amendola Jerry and Johanna Beasley Harlow Ayars Java Dog Coffee & Tea Gilbert Bader Marcia and Joel Toub Sara Ballard Betsy McKeown Jay Banion Charles and Betsy Faust Tamara D. Beltz Richard and Betty Beltz Jordan P. Benkert Lisa Benkert Roberta L. Blewitt Gregory Blewitt Blanche Bostrom Barry and Margaret Agin Joseph Bottino Michele and Paul Yurechko Philip K. Brand Margaret Seiler-Brand Maria Buchner Brian and Kimberly Zionts-Bernstein James F. Burke Eric and Ilene Lechtzin Martin Burman Phylis Burman H. R. Caines Chery Caines John Castrenze Gregory and Barbara Brojack
Dolores Celona Catherine and Timothy Dalton Eric Chinofsky Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Finberg Caitlin M. Ciquero Michele Busacca Helen F. Ciquero Michele Busacca Nick Civitella Tom and Sue Civitella Sean P. Clegg George and Mary Matekovic Benjamin Cohen Geoffrey Stone Emily Rose Coleman Katie Geary Michael Cox Dianna Cox Kenneth Dougherty William and Vita Flear Elizabeth Drucker-Viviano Allen and Carol Drucker David L. Duchnik Vanessa Crock Rob Eckerle Mary Lou Eckerle Jonathan Eshenour Cheryl Eshenour Randall L. Eshenour Cheryl Eshenour Genero Estevez Omar Estevez Esther Evans Alverda and Jack Evans Gary and Kathy Evans Mark and Pam Farrell Nurses of Twin Valley School District Paul Regan George Favre Doris M. Kaufmann William Finney Susan Finney Brian J. Fleagle Christopher Bradley Donald H. Gallagher Samuel and Jean Jones David E. Geiger C. Edward and Margaret Geiger Steven P. Geraci Peter and Anabela Geraci Friends of James Dixon Michelle and Cris Kidwell Paul J. Penkala Richard L. Gergar Dorothy Adamcik Susan Biefer Hugh and Angie Carlin Brenda Catts Don and Stephanie Eaton Marguerite Engleman Mohammed and Donna Fazil Diane Gergar Reuben and Maryann Hartzell David and Gabriela Hopkins Jo Ann Hopkins George and Debbie Kresch Merwine Farms & Nursery Ronald Ruschman Francis Gessler Dennis and Mary Collin Jeremy P. Gibson Tracy Roberto Amy Glass Christy Harry and Barbara Glass Gayle Goldglantz Harvey Goldglantz Emil A. Goryeb Dorene Goryeb
George Grekalski Mary and Carl Pucul William E. Gruber Margaret Gruber Charles Grugan Joseph DiAngelo Eddie Grunberg Judy David Linda Grunberg Guiseppe Guiliani Perry and Susan DeMarco Ellisa R. Gunlefinger Deanna and Carl Gunlefinger Harriet Gurmankin Marcia Ames Mark W. Hagley Suzanne and Ryan Rockovits Kenneth Hamm Chris Ann Hamm Todd Hasz Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hasz Sr. Ally Heintz Jill and Jarred Koch Emily Hess Deborah Hankin Mason W. Hess Nancy Bowers Robert and Ellen Cooper Dolores DeVos Mary Ellen and Jon Hess Bill and Susan Racko Matt Hoffa Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Guenzel Dennis and Marcia Hoffa David Holman Sharon and Rodger Spear Catherine Spence Suzanne and Robert Warren Robert A. Horen Susan Davis Joseph Hvezda Deanna Hutchinson and Peter Huff Rosalie and Ernest Hutchinson Annette Iannacone Melissa Keller Pamela A. Johnson-Cadogan Howard and Norma Sudler Rita Kane Catherine and Timothy Dalton Ben Kaplowitz Ben and Chelsea Nathanson Cole Patrick Kershner Dan and Katie Kershner Jane H. Kesson Cindi and Vincent Pasceri Kevin Kless Kendall Kless Diane Knowles Clyde and Shirley Bush Barbara and Harold Jacobs George and Eilen Mahalis Thomas Meissner The Monroe County Assessment Office James and Lizanne Pando Pocono Oil & Propane Christine Lambert Frank Lambert Edward A. Lampe Nancy Castrenze Joseph Lintz Lucy Concordia Melanie Lintz Kristen Lisicky-Tyber Harold and Debbie Tyber James MacDonald Mary MacDonald Mary Beth Mary F.
Michele Mackey Carmen Monsanto Christine Magda Mark Magda Erminia Malignaggi Carmen Malignaggi Loren A. Mays Marilyn Mays Joseph P. McGowan Nicole Jordal Michael D. McVey Terry Dillon and Sue McVey Dillon Jacqueline Miller Randall Miller Thomas G. Miller Andy and Kasey Hersey Jamie Moss Jill Frankel Ethan Moyer Eleanor Doerr John F. Muller Linda Muller Michael Murphy Richard and Laurie DeCastongrene Russell and Patricia DeCastongrene Gail and Daniel McLallen Amy Murphy Elizabeth Murphy David Shenberger Megan and Todd Whittemore Jerry Murray Joan Murray Adrienne Nave Christopher Columbus Charter School David Nelson Jr. Memorial Fund Vincent Novello Louis Bernstein Nancy and Earle Hitchner Renee Novello Dolores Policarpo Timothy O’Neill Ernest Calorio Nicholas and Gladys DelGaudio Bruce and Tracey Fatto Raymond and Annette Glebocki Diana and Richard Grouser Patricia and R.F. Grouser Albert Kerrigan Lawrence and Marianne Pagliaro Denise M. Oravez Paul and Therese Oravez Dante Orazzi Joseph and Crisley Sullivan Scott Osborn Kimberlee Redmile Grace Owens Jeffrey Cordle Terry and Vicki Cordle Victoria and Albert Gilooly Carol and Earl Krogh Jan Meilhede Stephentown Valley Rod and Gun Club Inc. Warren W. Fane, Inc. Daniel Paylor Alfred and Joan Paylor Anthony Penna Mary Jane Raymond Rocco P. Perate Spiro and Priscilla Apostolou The Beneficial Foundation Deanna and Marc Dameika
Leonard Perrine Arline Perrine Samantha Pesaresi Sam’s Spirit Inc. John Edward Ploutis Deborah Ploutis Penny Porta Virginia Kneasel Linda Porter Lawrence Porter Joseph Price Brian and Michelle Price Helena Queally Michelle Agosta Frank Ragucci Anne Ragucci Carl Rausch Kathleen Rausch Linda Reed Carole Graham Holly Howard Luke and Sarah McGrath David Shenberger Julie A. Riggi Jack Storey David L. Rudat Marcia Rudat Katie Sapio Catherine and Timothy Dalton Mitchell Sauter Louis and Darlene D’Oro Nicholas Sayles Scott and Vickie Sayles Darlene Schmitt Rebecca Weaver Elizabeth Schultze Timothy and Maryellen Schultze Jessica Schwartz Janice Schwartz-Donahue and Joseph C. Donahue Michael Scott Linda Scott Dhillon Shah Daniel and Patricia Amey Dr. Kathleen Salter Keagy Ellen Silberman Dr. and Mrs. Gary Finkelstein Suzanne and Steve Nicholas Cindi and Vincent Pasceri Eric R. Smith Ann Allegrini Robert and Beverly Hoyer Ross and Mary Smith Carol Snyder Francis Regan Joyce Skinner Constance and Lyle Staples David W. Spicer William and Carolyn Spicer Robert Staley Paul and Jennifer Negro Nancy Staley John V. Steinmetz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McFadden Gerald F. Swanson Christine Tierney Heather Templeton Kathleen Balch Maureen Thoman Rosemary Abma Rosina Barba Jacqueline Mallgraf Jillian Rich Hayley Soffer William Tindall Kristin Burbank Shirley Dethlefson Helen and William Hunsberger
Carolyn and Kenneth Landis Nancy Tindall Edward F. Tucker Linda Thompson Kenard Urion Patricia Urion Carol A. Vangeli Jessica and Chad Bacho Madalyn Vanham James and Amy Goodwin James and Kelly Goodwin Thomas Vanlandingham Margo Vanlandingham Carol VanNote Anonymous Carolyn Clark Todd and Cathy Eisemann Steven and Patti Filiaci Virginia Jensen
Graig and Theresa Lavorgna Jeanne and Edgar Moore Karen and Paul Sanders James and Joan Smith Gerard H. Vath Margaret Vath Rajiv Verma Amita Verma Joel Waldruff Victoria Waldruff Isabella Walsh Robert Walsh Robert G. Walsh, Sr. Randy Weinstock Sharon and Kenneth Spinrad Jack and Gladys Zarzatian Jack Zarzatian
Allen J. Zenker Leah Zenker Solomon Zubris Melvin and Lynne Cherry
The Legacy Garden Paver Program
Thank you to those who dedicated an engraved paver Tammy Kane The Patients & Caregivers HUP Lung Transplant Support Group We apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that you contact Samantha Oliphant at
[email protected] to report any corrections.
thank you
to our volunteers in the community
for coordinating fundraising events, wish list drives and online fundraisers to support the mission of Gift of Life Family House.
Fundraising Events 4th Annual Golf Tournament in memory of Paul W. Penkala hosted by the Penkala Family Beef & Beer Fundraiser hosted by Angels for Ally “Denim Day” hosted by The Graham Company Doug Wright Memorial Golf Outing Dress Down Day coordinated by Christopher Columbus Charter School Kenneth E. Hamm Memorial Golf Outing Osterlof Open Golf Outing South Central PA Coalition and York Area Tx Support Group Picnic St. Hubert and Little Flower Volleyball Match Fundraiser in Honor of Kevin Brighter
Wish List Drives coordinated by: Camilla Camilli Carolyn B. Irvin Temple #673 Patrick Davenport Lindsay Ezykowich Denise and Ken Fegley Gift of Life Coalition The Hess Family Jefferson Nicoletti Kidney Transplant Center Kress Wine
Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church Main Line Health Luke and Sarah McGrath The Patil Family St. Bernadette of Lourdes School Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Transplant Institute HAP Campaign Jeanne and David Turner Christine and David White
Online Fundraisers A special thank you to all the participants of the 40 Hours for the Family House 2017 Challenge and to those who contributed in their honor. Together, you raised a GRAND TOTAL of $61,198 to benefit the Adopt-A-Family program which will support over 1,529 nights of lodging for families in need.
Top 4 Fundraising Teams of the 40 Hours Challenge 1. Howard Nathan’s 40 Hours for the Family House 2. Team Dhillon 3. Patients & Caregivers HUP Lung Transplant Support Group 4. Family House Staff Team For complete list of all 40 Hours participants and contributors, please visit www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org
To make a contribution to Gift of Life Family House, please visit www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org or use the enclosed envelope. The official registration and financial information of Transplant House d/b/a Gift of Life Family House may be obtained from PA Dept. of State by calling toll free 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. United Way #48974 | Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #28458
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