A Monthly Publication by Sunshine Foundation                                                                 August 2009
 Sunshine Reporter
See What A Dream Can Do...                                                            www.sunshinefoundation.org

Southern Ocean Chapter’s 12th Annual Sunshine Foundation
Fishing Tournament

Sunshine Foundation’s Southern Ocean Chapter held its
12th Annual Fishing Tournament
at Great Bay Marina
in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Participants enjoyed a buffet, music, prizes, raffles and a silent auction! Over the years this has become the largest single-port fishing tournament in all of
New Jersey. The Tournament raised over $26,000.00!

Bill Sample and Southern Ocean
Chapter President, Barbara Funk.


                 

Bill Sample and Briana, a Sunshine
Foundation dream recipient.



Volunteers cook delicious food
for participants.

 

 A fisherman shows off his catch!


Tom Paxton, Owner of Great Bay Marina, with Bill Sample. Tom generously donates the use of his marina every year!

Some of the dreams answered through the Fishing
Tournament included the following special dreams...
 


 Dakota is 14 years old and is from Munica Hill, NJ. He has Sickle Cell Disease. Dakota’s dream of having a game room will be answered with the funds raised through this great event!


  

Ryan is 14 and has Severe
Autism. Ryan will go on
a dream come true trip to the
Dream Village to visit the Orlando Attractions!



          

Ashley is 17 and has Down’s Syndrome. Her dream is a family trip to the Orlando Attractions!






Jordan is 14 and has Severe Autism. It is his dream to go to the Dream Village and the Orlando Attractions!

View more pics!

Sunshine Foundation Answers Special Dreams!


 

Sunshine Foundation recently provided Colin with a new Scout
Cruiser Push Chair, which will allow him to navigate outside much
easier! Colin is 15 and has Cerebral Palsy. He is from Reinholds, PA. Colin sent Sunshine a special thank you:
I cannot thank you enough for your generous
donation and the difference it has made in my life. My new pushchair has made such a positive impact on my life and
I am very appreciative. I’ve sent pictures so you can see how
happy I am in my new chair and how it really helps me!”

Sunshine Foundation answered Emily’s dream of having an adaptive deck so she could play outside. She is 13 and has Cerebral Palsy. Emily’s family had this to say to Sunshine:
 
I cannot tell you how much it means to all of us that care for Emily to see her enjoy her swing and the outdoors. The ability to ambulate  and weight bear more independently outdoors with handrails is such a blessing. There are many more pictures to come of Emily and our family enjoying this generous gift from your wonderful Foundation.”

Miami Air & Sunshine Foundation Make A Special Dream Come True!

Gildiana was recently presented with a check, which she will use for a dream come true shopping spree. Miami Air generously hosted
Gildiana and her family and presented her with a check from
Sunshine Foundation to answer her dream. Gildiana is 6 years old and has medulloblastoma, a malignant & terminal brain tumor. She plans to visit her grandparents in Nicaragua. Gildiana will use the funds to purchase the
necessary items to take with her on her trip.


 

Left to Right:
Jim Proia, Miami Air Executive VP, Frank Ryba, VP - Human Resources, Billie DiPalma, Chief Flight Attendant, Gildiana with her mom & brother, and
Linda Wittenmyer, Miami Air.
 

John is 19 years old and has CML Leukemia. He is from Crofton, KY. John’s dream came true when
Sunshine Foundation
provided funds for vehicle modifications for his truck!

You can now become a fan of Sunshine Foundation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!



Smiles for Sunshine

 


Times Running Out!
If you are in the Greater Philadelphia area, you can get your teeth whitened for only $199 and ALL proceeds will go to Sunshine Foundation! Dr. Arnold Pfannenstiel, DDS GAGD will be running this promotion until August 31, 2009! Call 215-364-7888 to make an appointment now and help make dreams come true!


Adopt A Dream!


Devin is 8 years old and has
Spina Bifida. He is from Morrisonville, IL. Devin wants
to be a cop when he
grows up!



Hannah is 7 years old and has
Cerebral Palsy. She is from Sapulpa, OK.
Hannah’s dream is for a family trip to the
Orlando Attractions!



Brandon is 10 years old and has
Cerebral Palsy. He is from
Kankakee, IL. He wants to
be a meteorologist when
he grows up!


Thank You and Good Luck, Pastor Mark!

Pastor Mark and his wife, Cyndi, at the Annual Progeria Reunion!

Sunshine Foundation wishes Pastor Mark A. Bernthal the best of luck as he relocates to a new congregation. Pastor Mark has been at Lamb of God Lutheran Church and is  a great friend and supporter of Sunshine Foundation. He has been involved with spaghetti dinners and Sunshine’s Annual Progeria Reunion. Everyone at Lamb of God Church and
Sunshine Foundation
will miss you very much. Thank you for all that you have done to
make dreams come true. Best of Luck!


                                                       


Board of Directors Nominating Committee Visit Office!

The Board of Directors Nominating Committee met to interview potential candidates and tour
Sunshine’s Headquarters.
Sunshine Foundation is looking for new board members in a senior position at national corporations. Contact Rich Hoch at RichHoch@comcast.net or 609-774-2109.

Left to Right:
Rich Hoch, Chairman, Kate Sample, President, Bill Sample, President Emeritus & Founder,
Michael Sacks, Director of Communications & Client Services, Kimmel & Silverman ,
John Mavrakis, President/ COO, Kathy Davis Studios, and Judy Ward, Vice Chairmen.

 

Florida Bermuda Moose on Bikes Club #2083

 Sunshine Foundation thanks the Florida Bermuda Moose on Bikes Club # 2083 for generously making a donation of $200.00 to the Dream Village and great teddy bears for our special children who stay at the Dream Village when visiting the Orlando Attractions! Thank you for helping us make dreams come true!

 


Dream Village Families 



Brandon is 16 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. He is seen
here with his family at the Dream Village! Brandon’s trip was made possible through the generosity of the
Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation. Thank you for making Brandon's dream and the dreams
of so many other deserving children come true!

 

Kyle’s dream came true! Kyle and his family have just returned from a dream come true trip to Central Florida! Kyle is seen here with his brother and parents at
Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village! Kyle is 14 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. You can help us answer dreams of other deserving children like Kyle at www.sunshinefoundation.org!


Waste Gas Golf Tournament

Sunshine Foundation thanks our friends at Waste Gas Steel Fabrication for once again holding their Annual Waste Gas Golf Tournament to benefit Sunshine
Foundation
! The amazing event raised over $5,000.00!  Waste Gas Golf Tournaments have raised close to $82,000.00 over the last 11 years. Thank you so much for your loyal support and your help with making so many dreams come true! 



Philadelphia High School for Girls

Thank you Philadelphia High School for Girls
Service Club
for generously selecting Sunshine
Foundation
as one of your benefiting charities!
The Service Club presented
Sunshine Foundation
with $500.00, which they raised through various
service projects throughout the school year!


 


Left:
Members of the Service Club at Philadelphia High School for Girls.

Thank You, Pumpernick’s Deli!

Sunshine Foundation thanks Pumpernick’s Deli for being a wonderful Dream Maker® and making many contributions to Sunshine! Pumpernick’s has had Sunshine Foundation canisters placed in the deli for some time now to raise funds for Sunshine. Thank you Pumpernick’s Deli and it’s wonderful patrons for helping Sunshine make dreams come true! Pumpernick’s Deli is on 917 Bethlehem Pike in North Wales, PA. If you are in the area stop in and tell them
Sunshine Foundation sent you!

Dream Village Work Day
 

Special thanks to the Royale Parc Suites and Royal Plaza employees for holding a Dream Village work days. The volunteers made repairs and cleaned up the Dream Village. Thank you for helping to keep this a special place for Sunshine Foundation families!

          


 


Thank You to Our Generous Donors July 2009

 

Entertainment Industry Foundation
1900 Brunswick Pike, LLC
Mr. Robert Bryant
Capebank Charitable Foundation
Community Durable Medical Equipment
Employee’s Community Fund of the Boeing Company
Ms. Lilian H. Fisher
Geno’s Steaks
Haines City Assembly # 146 I.O.R.G.
Heart of Florida Hospital Regional Med Center
Joan ‘Jake’ Memorial Chapter
Laurenti Family Charitable Trust
Loveland Chapter
John & Joyce Moran
New Castle County Chapter
NJ State Council Knights of Columbus
Pennington Athletic Club, L.L.C.
William & Barbara Serpe
South Jersey Chapter
South Ocean Chapter
Waste Gas Steel Fabrication
Albertus Energy
Ms. Janet Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Arend
Beymer UMW Thrift House
Mr. Don Binder
Ms. Sophia Bradley & Family
Mr. Eric J. Christiansen
Dana Christine-Girardi
CMX Community Foundation
Ernesto & Maria D’Ambrosio
Mr. William Drown
Ewing Girls Softball Association, Inc.
eXude Benefits Group
James & Madelin Fanz
Florida Bermuda Moose Association #2083
Joan Fuessel
Mrs. Waltraude E. Haasz
Patricia Hacker
Wesley Hickman
Marc & Susan Howard
Luigi Ilaria
Stephen Jeffery
Ralph B. Jones
Beth & Stan Lashner
Liquor At Ovation
Mrs. Norma MacLachlin
Marine Co League Detachment 1107
Metals USA
Marc & Debra Moulton
Nice N Icy, LLC
NJSP Girlfriends
Charles & Kathleen Ogan
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Raffaela & Ramona Pontelandolfo
PSEG Education Matching Gift Program
Pumpernick’s Deli
Ms. Jacqueline S. Quinn
R Fuessel Pump And Tank Inc.
Robert & Karen Robinson
Rotary Club of Hamilton Township
Kate Sample
Sam’s Auto
Delbert Seyboldt
Lawrence & Anne Shultes
Ms. Dorothy Stark & Family

Mr. Richard Stein
Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Mr. Ed Tomaselli
Tru-Fit Frame & Door Corporation
Visual Persuasion, LLC
Wear The Beach
Ms. Sharon Wexler
Wine and Spirits Shoppe #3919
Wine and Spirits Shoppe # 4631
Mr. & Mrs. John Wrighter
Mr. Robert Zerbe
Mr. Hank Blaszczyk
Blueberry Fields LLC
Larry & Theresa Brodheim
Joyce & Dennis Budd
Ms. Karen L. Butcher
Mr. Martin Cooper
Mr. George Derr
Joan T. Duffy
Mr. Richard K. Dyer
Ms. Doris Jane Edmonds
Anna B. Flanigan
Franklin Mason Press
Bernard & Lore Homer
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Huber
Just Give
Paul Kelly, Sr.
Ms. Joan P. Kubach
Lamb of God Lutheran Church Men’s Group
Gail Lashner
Lee Tankle
Patricia Lounders
Mr. James MacFarland
Mr. John E. MacMullen
Nandu & Shaku Makhija
Melvyn & Rochelle Mason
Nicholas Mature
Mr. Joseph Miller
Patrick & Cheryl Mitchell
Ms. Elizabeth Monteiro
Elizabeth J. Okerson
Mr. Eric Padilla
William C. Rednor
Steve & Penny Reese
Arlene Riblet
Darlene Rosenberg
Mr. James Rozich
Mr. Theodore E. Salkowski
Rita Sasse
Ms. Hortense B. Sladek
Ms. Kelli Smith
Ted Stubbins
Suburban Diner
Charles & Mary Webb
Webb’s Realty
Ray & Lee White
Beverly Kay Whitedeere
Wine & Spirits Shoppe #5195
Lynn A. Zentmeyer
The Ahrensdorfs
Artur Realty
Paul & Jennifer Baroli
Mr. Neil P. Bonner
Mr. Robert Brickner
Ms. Mary L. Cannito
Ms. Mary Ann Cannito

Jeanne Carpani
Josephine Cassizzi
Certified Public Accountant
Trinh Chafe
John & Marie Comber
Ms. Shirlee J. Cox
Mr. Richard DeKalb
Eldridge Park School
Mrs. Mildred R. Entrikin
Dr. & Mrs. Howard First
Ms. Rosalie Garber
Mrs. Barbara Gardner
Mr. Jay Greenblatt
Ms. Marcia Groverman
Gary & Dale Grubb
William & Marie Helliwell
Mr. Howard Hubbard
James & Cynthia Jones
Ms. Cynthia C. Kehr
John & Barbara Lenzi
Robert & Mary Mahan
Ms. Marilynn Mc Clendon
Mr. Anthony Merlo
Mr. John Milko
Ms. Mary E. Olszak
David & Hillary Oser
Norman & Arlene Peck
Pro Life Union of South Eastern PA
Dave & Christine Robinson
Mrs. Nancy Rodriquez
Joseph & Sandra Rooney
Ms. Marilyn Rooney
Mr. Kenneth Ryesky, Esq.
Minna Savar
Mr. Howard Serotta
Mr. Jeremy Shimanek
Eileen & Nicholas Sicilano
Ozcan & Aslinur Sirin
Ms. Joyce Siscone
Mr. Richard Trehuba
Mrs. Lucy Bralow
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cunningham
Ms. Marie E. DeSaules
George & Dolores Doran
Leonard & Rona Egan
Mr. Andrew Eissler
William Gillespie
Joseph & Arlene Goldman
R. & M. Hand
Ms Norma J. Harris
Mark & Carole Hartley
Ms. Rosemary Hoffman
Ms. Ellie Kuntz
Mary Anne LaMonica
Ms. Amy Larkin
Tom McCoy
Mr. Lewis Schifreen
Ms. Marlene R. Schwartz
Harlene & Jack Segal
Michael & Ann Starsinic
Thomas E. Jennings
Ms. Lolly Trachtenberg
WBCB
William & Lorraine Wysor

 


Your generous donations made these dreams come true in July 2009!

Name

Age

Hometown

Dream

Diagnosis

Complete Date 

Hospital

Family
 

Angelina

4

Effort, PA

Trip to Hershey Park

Chronic Lung
Disease


7/1/2009

CHOP

6

Cheyenne
 

6

East Alton, IL

DW/Clarion

Type 1 Diabetes

 

7/9/2009

Cardinal Glennon


2
Caleb 14

Mt. Juliet, GA

Family Cruise

T7-T8 Paraplegia

7/9/2009

Shriners
Spinal Clinic


9
Emily
 
13

Niles, OH

 

Adaptive Deck Cerebral Palsy 7/16/2009

Children’s Hospital

 

4
Kyle
 
13

Streator, IL

Dream Village/ DW

Cerebral Palsy


7/16/2009 Children's Hospital 4
Tommy
 
5

Pigeon, WV

 

DW/Clarion

Severe Autism

 

7/16/2009

Roane General


6
Andrew
11

Herscher, IL

Family Trip to CT

Pierre Robin
Syndrome

7/23/2009

Riley Hospital

3

Anthony

10

Herscher, IL

Family Trip to CT

Congenital Heart
Disease

7/23/2009

Riley Hospital

3
Brandon
 
4

Oak Hill, OH

Dream Village/ DW Cerebral Palsy 7/23/2009

Holzer

5

Karym

14 Detroit, MI Dream Village/ DW

Severe Autism 

7/23/2009

Park Family
Health Care

2

McKenzie

15 Gilbert, AZ

Annual Passes to
Disneyland

Traumatic Brain
Injury

7/23/2009

St. Joseph's

6
Samuel

7

Independence, OR

Dream Village/ DW

Spina Bifida

7/29/2009 Children’s Hospital 3
Michael

17

Memphis, TN

Dream Village/ DW

Microcephaly

7/30/2009

Lebonheur

8
Nathan

14

Battle Creek, MI

Dream Village/ DW Cerebral Palsy
7/30/2009

University of
Michigan

2

Win This Corvette and Support Sunshine Foundation!

The Corvette Enthusiasts Community Foundation is holding it’s Annual Corvette Raffle to benefit Sunshine Foundation & other local charities. Tickets are $20.00 and only 2,600 will be sold. To purchase a ticket go to www.corvetteraffle.org. 2nd place wins $500.00 and 3rd place wins $250.00. This 2004 Corvette Coupe has under 4,000 miles and could be yours. Get your tickets now!

 


Thank You, Marine Corps!


Sunshine Foundation Car Show

Thank you to Marine Corps League, Heart of Florida Detachment #1107 for your generous donation!
Commandant Richard L. Brown presented a check
for $400.00 to
Sunshine Foundation's Dream Village!


 

 


Commandant Richard L. Brown presents a check to
Gail Dillon, Dream Village Development Associate!

Sunshine Foundation thanks our friends at the
South Jersey Region Antique Automobile Club of America for once again holding it’s 11th Annual Antique Car Show to
benefit
Sunshine Foundation.
The show raised $1,000.00 for Sunshine’s special
children! Dreams come true because of you!

Connected Home Direct

Sunshine Foundation has partnered with Connected Home Direct to provide supporters up to $250 back when they sign up for T.V., internet, and phone. A donation to Sunshine Foundation will be made when a homeowner signs up for new cable services through Connected Home Direct. You can sign up online at www.sunshinefoundation.org and click on the
Connected Home Direct Link.


                                                

A Special Thank You
Thank you to the Haines City Assembly #146, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls for supporting
Sunshine Foundation
. Recently the club toured the Dream Village and met some of the special children Sunshine serves. 

 
Katie Hadsell, Member of Rainbow, presents
a $580.00 check to Gail Dillon, Dream Village
Development Associate.


Help Us Spread Sunshine!

For more ways to spread sunshine visit www.sunshinefoundation.org and See What A Dream Can Do...

Eco Friendly
Sunshine Foundation

Green Bags
are now on sale!
2 for
$9.95! Perfect for groceries
or the beach!


Purchase Sunshine Foundation
Bookends!

$40.00
each set.
Purchase at 

www.sunshineonlinechapter.org
!


 



Order special Sunshine Bouquets at www.flowerbud.com
and a portion of the
sale will go to

Sunshine Foundation!

Events!


August 27
- Wilmington, DE - 14th Annual New Castle County Chapter Sunshine Scramble

August 30
- Brookhaven, PA - Sunshine Car Show & Flea Market - Brookhaven Baseball Field -
Edgemont Rd. 10am - 4pm. For more information call 484-480-3165.

September 13
- Williamstown, NJ - Joan Jake Miller Memorial Chapter’s Library IV Ride for Sunshine Foundation  Register online at www.bikereg.com

September 20 - Jamison, PA - 11th Annual Keenan Sunshine Golf Tournament

For more information on all of these events visit
www.sunshinefoundation.org


Sunshine Foundation Appreciates Memorial Donations and Honors Your Loved Ones…

N. Boguslaw
Sherry Lynn Bolton
Anthony Casaleno
Danny Christine
Jean Christine

Mildren (Mushy) Daniels
Cobey Fisher
Irv Homer
Gertrude (Trudy) Mc Brearty
Carolyn Ann Roberto

Jeremy Seyboldt
John Slimm
Nicholas Sopp
Mildred Spagnolia
Ricky Whalen


Sunshine Foundation’s sole purpose is to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children ages three to eighteen, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to the financial strain that the child’s illness may cause.
 

Sunshine Foundation places the utmost priority on protecting the privacy of our donors. Sunshine Foundation keeps all donor information in strict confidence. Sunshine Foundation will not sell or trade a donor's personal information to any other entity. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 1-800-767-1976.