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S E C U R I N G T H E P R O M I S Espring 2015

Arkansas man rallies community to support Le Bonheur

2014 Donor Report

Little fighterAfter six months in NICU, Millie is thriving

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Le Bonheur Leadership Meri armour, Msn, MBa – President and CEOJon McCullers, Md – Pediatrician-in-ChiefMark Williams, Md – Surgeon-in-Chiefharris Cohen, Md – Radiologist-in-ChiefBill May, Md, MBa – Chief Medical Officernikki s. polis, phd, rn – Interim Chief Nursing OfficerKevin Todd, MBa – Chief Financial OfficerJanet phillips, MaeL – Vice President of Planning, Strategy and Business DevelopmentMaureen o’Connor, MBa – Vice President of Institutional AdvancementBrandon edgerson, Ms, pharmd – Vice President of Professional Servicesrick Kanschat – Administrative Director of Support Servicesshannon Tacker, Cpa – Executive Director of UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists

deveLopMenT direCTors Kavanaugh Casey, Michelle Connors, roberta (sue) Matthews, Kenneth Wurzburg

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2 LittLe fighter One pound, 11 ounces Millie defies all odds

12 giViNg BACK Best years of career motivate donation

14 SowiNg SeedS Farm community rallies for Le Bonheur

19 Your giftS mAtter

32 reCeNt ANd uPComiNg eVeNtS

MESSAGE fROM MERI

dear Friends,

Last spring during one of my rounds visiting with families, i met tiny Millie Galphin in our neonatal intensive Care unit (niCu). Born at 25 weeks gestation, she weighed a little more than a pound and was fighting several serious medical conditions. she had a very hard road ahead of her, but i knew she was in good hands with our niCu team.

a year later, i’m excited we can share Millie’s amazing story as she celebrates her first birthday. While she spent the first six months of her life in the hospital, she has a bright future ahead thanks to our professionals.

in the field of pediatric medicine, neonatology is a relatively new specialty. The very first niCu in the united states opened in 1960. Before then, babies who weighed less than 3 pounds and were born before 30 weeks gestation rarely survived.

Today, thanks to advances and innovations in medical training and technology, babies much smaller than that have a fighting chance. routinely, babies in Le Bonheur’s niCu weigh just a pound. Many go on to live full and happy lives.

investments in neonatology have made all the difference for these children and families. You can see it in the stories of children like Millie. When you invest in Le Bonheur, you’re giving the tiniest babies and their families hope for a bright future. Your gifts ensure that our neonatology team of nurses, doctors, therapists and other specialists has the advanced training and resources necessary to care for the unique and diverse needs of premature babies.

We depend on your generosity, and we’re so grateful for the ways you continue to meet these needs. The future for kids like Millie depends on you.

sincerely,

Meri armour, Msn, MBapresident and Ceo

Carrie galphin’s first pregnancy

seemed very normal until she went

into labor at 25 weeks.

The school teacher and dance

instructor was home when the

bleeding started. Her husband,

patrick, was 700 miles away in

south Carolina on a business trip.

Carrie drove herself to Methodist

Le Bonheur germantown Hospital where a

friend met her.

The physicians there tried to

stop labor, but they all knew the

galphins’ daughter would be born

within a few days. Before Millie

was born, Carrie received one

dose of steroids administered to

help Millie’s lungs develop. Once

Little fighterAt 1 pound, 14 ounces, Millie defies all odds

At many moments, you could have flipped a coin. Would Millie live or die?

Born at just 25-weeks gestation, the 1 pound, 14 ounce Memphis premature infant spent the first six months of her life in the neonatal intensive Care Unit (niCU) at Le Bonheur.

Her 172-day journey, that at times included a team of 85 Le Bonheur caregivers, proved Millie is a little fighter.

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patrick was by Carrie’s side, Millie made her arrival just

24 hours later on April 11.

At just 1 pound, 14 ounces, Millie was rushed

from the delivery room to

the niCU at Methodist

Le Bonheur germantown.

At 13 inches, her body was

barely longer than a ruler. On day five, things became

more serious. At 10 p.m., Millie’s bowels ruptured.

The perforation was caused by necrotizing entercolitis

(nEC), a condition

that occurs when the

lining of the intestinal

wall dies. nEC is one

of the most serious

intestinal diseases for

premature babies.

“We had gotten comfortable at Methodist

germantown. We started to establish a routine. it turned

our world upside down yet again,” Carrie said.

patrick and Carrie followed the pedi-Flite ambulance

from germantown to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

They were taken to the niCU where they waited to see

their daughter.

“We were more scared than anything. We had no

idea what our future looked like at that point,” Carrie

said. “i wasn’t sure she was coming home with us.”


“I wasn’t sure she was coming home with us.”

Carrie Galphin

Because of Millie’s complex medical conditions, Carrie had to wait 15 days to hold her daughter.

At 3 a.m., Millie had her first of seven surgeries.

surgeons emergently put a drain into her abdomen

to remove fluid.

Once she was stable

enough for another

surgery, part of her

diseased intestines

was removed from

her body. surgeons

left a hole in her

abdomen for 12

weeks while she

recovered and healed.

the roLLerCoASter

That first night at Le Bonheur began a six-month

journey filled with highs and very low moments. Beyond

her intestinal issues, Millie’s heart had a vessel that

didn’t close on its own as it should. The opening was also

making her premature lung disease worse, which meant

she needed a ventilator

to breathe. Millie was

too fragile to move to

the operating room, so

her room in the niCU,

once again, became a

sterile environment

for surgery, and

cardiovascular surgeons

closed the hole in her

heart. Her parents held

her for the first time when she was 15 days old.

“The doctors told us when she was born, ‘it’s going

to be a roller coaster.’ it was the biggest roller coaster

of my life. she’d have a great day and then she’d have a

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In February, Millie’s parents prepare to walk her back to the operating room for her seventh surgery: to remove a hemangioma (build up of blood vessels) from her chest.

horrible day. Then she’d have a great day. it was up and

down and up and down for months,” Carrie said.

neonatologist John Ferguson, MD, remembers those

difficult days. not only was Millie a very small premature

baby, but she had bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a

chronic lung

disease, complicated

by pulmonary

hypertension.

she suffered from

extreme changes in

her oxygen levels.

“One weekend

she got a tracheal

infection and was

extremely critical. it

was touch-and-go for a bit,” Ferguson said. “i remember

having to frequently go back to her bed to check her

oxygen saturation and blood gases and make sure she

was sedated enough that she wasn’t agitated. she was

on full support, and there was some concern whether

she’d survive the weekend. it was a difficult weekend for

everybody.”

For parents with no medical training, these were

scary moments. Carrie remembers one of the worst days.

“Our room – it was like a fire. There were nurses

and doctors everywhere. We had no idea what was going

on. We learned this wasn’t good. Her lungs were not

working. Dr. Ferguson worked for what seemed forever

and got her stable through the night,” Carrie said.

Carrie called patrick from the niCU. Come quickly,

she said. As he made his way to Millie’s room, he saw

one of the chaplains leaving.

“We’d been

in the niCU long

enough to know

what the chaplain

coming out of your

room meant. We

realized that day

how bad off we

were,” he said.

The galphins

remember what

neonatologist Divya rana, MD, said after one of those

scary moments.

“she said, ‘This is the last thing we can do for

Millie. if she can make it through the next six hours,

we feel this is successful, and she’s going to make it past

this. But she may not.’ it was a real possibility that she

wouldn’t,” Carrie said.

Millie made it past those six hours and the night.

she kept fighting, and her parents held onto hope.

For a while, every time someone touched Millie, her

oxygen saturation levels would drop. The medical team

would have to help her breathe again and again through


Watch Carrie and Patrick share Millie’s storywww.lebonheur.org/secure

For new parents of a sick child, the Galphins said there was a sharp learning curve on how to care for Millie. “I had to take it one day at a time,” Carrie said. “If I didn’t take it one day at a time, it got to be really overwhelming.”

these episodes.

“i had to take it one day at a time. if i didn’t take

it one day at a time, it got to be really overwhelming,”

Carrie said.

miLLie’S ArmY

Carrie kept a notebook while Millie was in the

niCU. she listed the key information from rounds each

morning – the day’s issues, treatment plans, medications

and the team members. During one of Millie’s hardest

weeks, Carrie listed 85 different people on Millie’s care

team. Beyond the neonatologists, there were nurses,

nurse practitioners, pharmacists, respiratory therapists,

physical therapists, speech language pathologists,

dietitians and more.

“By the time we left, we think every nurse in

the niCU cared for Millie. We owe everything to

Le Bonheur,” patrick said.

it takes a large team of people to care for kids like

Millie, rana says. As the only Level iV niCU in the

region, Le Bonheur cares for the most

premature and seriously ill babies from

West Tennessee, north Mississippi and East

Arkansas. Babies admitted to Le Bonheur’s

niCU are born at 31 birthing hospitals across

the region and then travel by ambulance

or helicopter with Le Bonheur’s pedi-Flite

transport team. The 60-bed niCU is staffed

by board-certified neonatologists and nurse

Carrie kept a notebook while Millie was in the NICU. She listed the key information from rounds each morning – the day’s issues, treatment plans, medications and the team members. In a page from the notebook (above), Carrie listed all the people who cared for Millie. There were 85 different people on the list – including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians and more.

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practitioners 24 hours a day. patients have access to

physicians from more than 40 subspecialties including

several surgical specialties, cardiology, neurology,

gastroenterology, nephrology, genetics, pulmonology,

endocrinology and infectious disease.

“Le Bonheur is the place where the sickest of the

sick come,” rana said. “We get the babies who can’t be

supported in other hospitals. They come to us needing

emergent surgeries or procedures or a higher level of

care. To give that level of support it takes a team of

people. it takes that level of care to achieve the

outcomes that we want.”

At the helm of Millie’s team are her parents. The

galphins say the medical team

encouraged them to be involved with

every possible aspect of Millie’s care.

“The team at Le Bonheur was

very patient with us. They taught us

a lot. They made sure we understood

everything that was going on with

our daughter. A lot of things were

happening very quickly,” patrick said.

parents are encouraged to be part

of the medical team’s rounds each

morning when the team arrives at

each baby’s room.

“We want parents to be a part

of the care team,” Ferguson said.

“it creates a bond between the staff,

parents and their baby. Everyone seems to benefit.

You’re making life and death decisions. parents always

appreciate when you put them in the picture. That’s one

of the good things about Le Bonheur.”

goiNg home

As Millie’s body began to grow and heal, the family

looked forward to taking their daughter home. Millie

needed to gain weight and breathe with a minimal

amount of oxygen. The last two and a half months were

focused on feeding issues. Because Millie had weak

feeding skills, she received some of her food by feeding

The NICU staff says it’s very satisfying to see their former patients. “We see the babies when they’re the most sick. Many times we send them out still dealing with those sicknesses,” said Neonatologist Divya Rana, MD, at left. “When they come back to us, they’re bigger and stronger. Many of their problems have either resolved or are not that acute anymore.

Many times we see them walking and interacting. That makes our job even more special. We did something good.”

tube. The dietitian worked to find the best formula for

Millie’s sensitive stomach and intestines.

Millie went home on sept. 29, weighing 7 pounds,

7 ounces.

“it was so wonderful and so sad at the same time,”

Carrie said. “We felt like we were leaving friends, but we

were so glad to be bringing her home.”

Carrie says life at home has been wonderful. Millie

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After six months in the NICU, the staff prepared Carrie and Patrick to take home their daughter. “I thought I was going to be nervous and terrified. But when we got home, it was ‘OK, we can do this.’ The doctors and nurses trained us really well on everything we were coming home with so that we felt good about bringing her home,” Carrie said.

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now weighs 15 pounds, 12 ounces and enjoys tummy

time, playing in her jumper and giving her parents big

smiles. she celebrated her first birthday on April 11.

While Millie’s niCU journey ended in september,

Le Bonheur will be part of her life for many more years.

she had surgery in February to remove a hemangioma

(a birthmark of extra blood vessels) from her chest.

Millie continues to see specialists in three clinics

– newborn Follow Up, g-tube Feeding Clinic and

Children’s intestinal rehab Clinic (CirCLe). she also

sees a pulmonologist, audiologist and ophthalmologist.

“We have so many doctors following Millie. i feel

like if we had an issue, they are going to catch it really

quickly,” said Carrie. “That is comforting to me.”

Millie celebrated her first birthday on April 11. The Galphins believe Millie is here today because of the care their daughter received at Le Bonheur. “Everyone at Le Bonheur seemed to take a genuine interest in Millie. You don’t see that everywhere,” Patrick said.

About Le Bonheur’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)• As the only Level IV NICU in the region, Le Bonheur provides the highest level of care for neonates with complex medical and surgical needs.

• Our program is recognized as one of the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

• Our NICU has experienced tremendous growth. We opened with six beds in 2004 and now have 60 beds.

• The unit is staffed 24/7 with a team of 14 board-certified neonatologists and 13 neonatal nurse practitioners.

• It takes a large team to care for neonatal patients – our team includes specialty trained NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, lactation consultants, social workers, case managers, surgical teams, transport teams and more.

• Our unit is equipped with the latest specialized technology to care for high-risk infants.

• Children get better when surrounded by loved ones. That’s why the NICU was designed as single family rooms with sleeping accomodations for two parents as well as special rooms for multiple births.

When a mother is worried about her child, nothing else matters. Thanks to donors like you nothing else has to. Le Bonheur is the only pediatric hospital in the region equipped to serve critically ill newborns with complex medical and surgical needs. Your gifts ensure that children and families find hope at Le Bonheur.

Give at lebonheur.org/help or by calling 901-287-6308.

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481 newborns cared for in 2014

Referral center for 31 birthing hospitals

of NICU patients require surgery

45% of patients are born at 36 weeks and or less

45%


How many people does it take to save Millie?

• Jennie

• Shari • Kia • Abbi • Tammy • Christina

• Leisel • Brooke • Lauren • Summer • Stacey • Alice

• InaJoe • Stephanie • Forrest • Rhonda • Dr. Kirti • Ruth • Hannah • Beth • Amanda • Lisa • Dr. Ferguson • Natalie • Victoria • Catie • Nancy • Halie • Beth • Dr. Dereddy • Jennifer • Elaina • Wendy • Jean • Tiffany • Karen • Carrie • Pamela • Laura • Audry • Tracey • Sofia • Katie • Dr. Goodwin-Samson • Jessica • Ashley • Denise • Bev • Gwen • Dr. Pourcyrous • Crystal • Vicki • Christy • Angel • Raechyl • Amy • Dr. Talati • Gina • Kathy • Sara • Sunny • Emily • Heather • Christine • Becky • Rebecca • Dr. Lazar • Hannah

• Samantha • Ruth Ann • Dr. Sevilla • Natalia • Heather • Tosha • Angela • Julie • Dr. Rana

• Elizabeth • Michelle • Anne • Lori • Erin • Kelly • Judy • Valerie • Justin • Dr. Hoehn

• Julie • Sophia• Sarah • Melisha • Calvin • Tracey • Jasmin

• Dr. Eubanks

One more … you.

Millie’s parents kept track of every person who cared for her during her nearly six-month Le Bonheur stay, and the list topped 85 different nurses, doctors, dietitians, therapists and others. We believe there’s one more person missing from that list – you.

All it took was one class to convince John Ferguson, Md, to dedicate his life to caring for the smallest and most fragile

newborn babies. in medical school, Ferguson was intrigued by neonatology, a new field of pediatric medicine.

Ferguson joined Le Bonheur in 2004, after working 20 years at the neonatal intensive Care unit (niCu) at Methodist university hospital, which was relocated to Le Bonheur.

“The 11 years i’ve been at Le Bonheur have been the best of my career. it’s a great place to work,” he said.

seeing former patients reminds Ferguson of the importance of this field of medicine.

“We get caught in this intensive care environment. We’re dealing with very sick babies. When they do come back to visit, you remember the weekends you thought you were going to lose them. You did everything you could to try to help them. You realize it was worth it all.”

not only has Ferguson dedicated his career to serving at Le Bonheur, he’s also a generous donor to the hospital.

“Working at Le Bonheur is such a positive experience, and i gladly pledge and give back to help continue this tradition of high-quality pediatric care and unique community service,” he said.

Best years of career motivate doctor to donate

One of Millie’s neonatologists, John Ferguson, MD, donates to Le Bonheur to continue the tradition of high-quality pediatric care.

“I gladly pledge and give back to help continue this tradition of high-quality pediatric care and unique community service.” John Ferguson, Md

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Invest in Le Bonheur and invest in children’s lives

For sick, premature babies, Le Bonheur is the only place in the region equipped to care for such complex

medical and surgical needs. We provide the highest level of care in the region. From specialized technology

to advanced training, we’re ready to meet every need of each critically ill newborn.

• Technology changes daily. Your support ensures that we stay on the cutting-edge of the

latest technology and treatments for tiny newborns.

• Ongoing research moves the field of neonatology forward, giving more sick babies

a chance to live their lives to the fullest.

We need your help to continue helping the most vunerable newborns. Give today

and help kids like Millie. Visit lebonheur.org/help or call 901-287-6308.

The first time steve roberts crossed paths with WrEg

(Memphis) Meteorologist Jim Jaggers, he was driving

his pickup truck down a windy country road in rural

Arkansas and found himself stuck behind Jim and the rest

of the go Jim go cycling team. At the time, steve had two

$20 bills in his pocket.

steve had seen some television commercials about

go Jim go and knew the riders were raising money for

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. After trailing the team for

a few miles, steve passed the riders, pulled over and handed

Jim the $40 when the cyclists rode by. if not for steve’s

signature green boots, that might have been the end of

the story.

But a few days later, a friend of steve’s caught an

interview with Jim Jaggers and heard him talking about the

bearded, truck-driving farmer in knee-high green waders

who pulled off the road to give to Le Bonheur. And as

pretty much anyone in East Arkansas might tell you, the

friend knew that farmer had to be steve. Word got back to

steve that his gesture had impressed and touched Jim and

Sowing SeedsFarm Community Rallies for Le Bonheur


the other riders, and in that moment nearly seven years

ago, one of the hospital’s greatest champions was born.

“i thought to myself, if me

stopping was the highlight of his

ride … well, we can do a lot better

than that,” said steve. “so, the

next year i just went to collecting

money. i knew i could give Jim

some help; i was in the right spot

and knew the right people.”

And help he did. The next

year, steve knocked on doors,

visited friends, made cold calls

to strangers and raised $15,000 for Le Bonheur in 2009.

He set out with a goal of $5,000 and quickly realized that,

with the help of his community, they could raise much

more. The day Jim and the cyclists were scheduled to ride

through town, steve had already collected an impressive

$14,500 – but he wasn’t satisfied.

“i’d set a new goal of $15,000,

and i was still $500 short,” steve

recalls. “The riders were making a

stop at the Ford dealership, so i got

there early, sat down at a desk inside

and made five calls to five friends

asking for $100 a piece. Each time

someone said ‘yes,’ i’d add their

money to our total. And they all

said ‘yes.’ Together, we raised the

last $500 over the phone while i waited for the bicycles to

come down the street.”

steve’s fundraising efforts have grown exponentially

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It isn’t unusual for Steve Roberts to receive donations for Le Bonheur from friends and clients while making his

usual rounds as a crop consultant.

each year. Last year, he presented Jim with more than

$94,000 in donations on behalf of his community,

and in 2015, he has his sights set on breaking the

$100,000 mark. in just a few years, farmers, families

and schools in East Arkansas have contributed more

than a quarter of a million dollars to fundraising

campaigns for Le Bonheur.

Jim, who is another of Le Bonheur’s greatest

champions, attributes steve’s success in part to his

persistence and in part to the friendships steve has

cultivated throughout his lifetime.

“steve has dedicated a large portion of his life

to raising money for Le Bonheur. He’s constantly

thinking about it,” said Jim. “He’s deeply woven into

the farming community in all of East Arkansas. steve

helps those people out and so they help him out, and

Le Bonheur is the beneficiary.”

A native of East Arkansas, steve attended school

in Forrest City, resides in Wynne and hosts special

events on his farmland in Colt. When he isn’t

rounding up support for Le Bonheur, steve works as

a crop consultant – locally known as a “field man” –

providing farmers with information, tips and resources

to help them get the greatest yield from their crops.

steve has been advising members of some Arkansas

families for three generations.

Take Vernon Thweatt, for example. Vernon met

steve when he was only 14 years old. At the time, steve

was working as a crop scout for Vernon’s father. When

Vernon assumed more responsibility for his family’s

soybean farm, he knew he needed help from one of the

best crop consultants around. He and steve have been

friends ever since.


There ought to be somebody in every single town who can do this for Le Bonheur – and they should. — steve roberts

“steve is the top dog in our part of the country for

hustlin’ up support,” Vernon said. “A guy of steve’s

caliber with relationships, trust and friendship? All he’s

got to do is just ask. When it’s a good friend asking for

a great cause,

helping out is not

an effort – it’s a

pleasure.”

Thanks

to steve’s

grassroots efforts,

Le Bonheur

receives annual

contributions

from Thweatt

Farms. in fact, in

2014 alone, more than 360 people and organizations

gave to Le Bonheur because of a personal relationship

with steve.

some donors, like phyllis Lindley, a clerk at The

Country store, and J.B. Hamilton, who pilots a crop

dusting plane, have personal reasons for getting involved

with steve’s mission. Both phyllis and J.B. have children

who required expert care at Le Bonheur, which is

about 50 miles outside of Cross County, where the two

reside. Other donors, like First national Bank Assistant

Vice president Becky smith, are just glad to know that

Le Bonheur is close by

for kids who need it.

“i can’t imagine

what i’d do if

something happened

to my son, Colton,”

said Becky. “i know

i’d be so grateful to

have Le Bonheur there

for him, so i want to

do anything i can do

to help.”

Go JIM GoGo Jim Go, a partnership between Le Bonheur and WreG

news Channel 3, has raised more than $1 million for the

hospital since 2006. The annual 333-mile bicycle ride across

the Mid-south is led by Meteorologist Jim Jaggers and a

team of volunteer cyclists. The 2015 ride, set for sept. 23-30,

will make stops at schools and businesses across the region.

For more information, visit www.wreg.com/weather/gojimgo.

Contact david henson at 901-287-5689 or david.henson@

lebonheur.org to get involved in this year’s event.

Le Bonheur Day at village creek state park

BENEFITS GO JIM GO

saturday, sept. 19Village Creek state park 201 County road 754

Wynne, Ar 72396

Activities Include:

• Golf Tournament• Bass Tournament• Poker Run• Trail Ride• Hot-Air Balloon Rides• Silent Auction• Live Music from Black Oak Arkansas and local bands • Food

To purchase tickets or to learn more, call Steve Roberts at 870-261-8107.

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Forrest City Mayor Larry S. Bryant is one of the many Forrest City citizens who proudly supports

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Steve’s fundraising efforts are so significant to Go Jim Go that the riders now wear special “Thanks Steve Thanks” shirts on their route

through East Arkansas.

As humble as he is influential, steve has a knack for

selling everyone he meets on Le Bonheur’s mission. He’s

even convinced some unlikely candidates to give. During

one of his first years raising

money for Le Bonheur, steve was

pulled over in town for driving

a few miles over the speed limit.

When the officer realized that he

was collecting donations for the

hospital, she gave him her lunch

money instead of a ticket. steve

attributes people’s willingness to

give to Le Bonheur’s reputation

for providing compassionate,

exceptional care.

“The people working at Le Bonheur are the nicest

folks i’ve ever met,” said steve. “And we need a children’s

hospital. Kids are different – especially the littlest ones.

You can’t just lower the doses because you’re treating a kid.

Everything has to be different and just right for children.”

steve’s fundraising ideas are growing almost as

rapidly as his network of donors. in september, he has

plans to host sporting events,

golf tournaments, fishing

competitions, trail rides and

even an outdoor festival with live

music at a local state park – all

to raise money for Le Bonheur.

Although he became a Le Bonheur

champion in an unlikely way, for

steve, his mission is crystal clear.

“Anytime someone asks

me why i’m raising money for

Le Bonheur, i tell them, ‘That’s not the question. The

question is: Why don’t you help me do it?’” said steve.

“There ought to be somebody in every single town who

can do this for Le Bonheur – and they should.”

Watch Steve’s story –www.lebonheur.org/secure


Pam Hess, a long-time school friend of Steve’s, and her husband, Bill, present Steve with a check for Le Bonheur during a visit to their family-owned equipment supply store.

Right beside the tools, farming implements and other equipment in Steve’s garage, he keeps a pile of Le Bonheur canisters ready and waiting for the next

opportunity to partner and fundraise with a neighboring organization.

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Balloon & Key Society

Cumulative gifts of $1 million and more

Balloon & Key society honors the day Le Bonheur opened, when keys to the hospital were tied to a balloon and released into the sky. The act symbolized that the doors of Le Bonheur will always be open for every sick child.

Anonymous (2)The Assisi Foundation of MemphisAutoZoneLinda Beidelschies BarnesWilliam W. Bond III and

Madonna B. BondJohn D. Buckman Charitable TrustR. King Burton*The Children’s Foundation of

MemphisChildren’s Miracle Network

HospitalsCNCol. Tom and Kathleen Elam*FedEx CorporationFirst Tennessee FoundationSusan and Alan GrafClara I. Hardin*Jabie and Helen Hardin*Hyde Family Foundations Nathaniel I. and Leslie M. LandauAl and Carol LaRoccaLe Bonheur Club, Inc.Ernest and Linda MannerinoMusette and Allen B. Morgan, Jr.NIKE CorporationNucor Steel ArkansasPlough FoundationBill and Amy RhodesHerbert* and Mary S. ShainbergFrederick W. and Diane SmithSmith & Nephew, Inc.David D. and Deborah L. StevensTWIGS of Le Bonheur Children’s

HospitalThe Urban Child InstituteWalmart and Sam’s Club

1952 SocietyCumulative gifts of $100,000 to $999,999

The 1952 society recognizes the year Le Bonheur opened.

Larry and Kathy AccardiAccredo Health, Inc.The AIM CharityAmerican Snuff CompanyBaker, Donelson, Bearman,

Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCNancy and Ed BarnettRoger and Shelve BellBelz Family FoundationThe Family of Dorothy and

Sam BlockDr. and Mrs. Frederick BoopBrinkley FoundationThe Bronczek FamilySusan M. and Larry H. BryanRaymond H. Bryant*Dorothy Bryce MortonLindley and Charlie BuchasMertie W. Buckman*Robert H. Buckman and

Joyce A. MollerupJudy and Charles BurkettLonnie Guy ByrdCaesars Entertainment Mid-SouthJames C. Callis*Mary Coleman Callis*The Canale FoundationCare FoundationGene and Karen CarlisleElizabeth and Staley CatesMrs. Viness C. Coburn*Combined Federal Campaign

of the Mid-SouthThe Commercial AppealBrady and Nancy CookE. M. Copeland*Costco Wholesale Corp.Hilliard and Harriett CrewsDairy Queen Corp.Delta Dental of TennesseeLallah D. Dougherty*William B. Dunavant, Jr. and

Dr. Tommie S. DunavantDunavant Enterprises, Inc.

2014 DONORS

pAT KLinKE VEgLiO: nOV. 19, 1929 - JAn. 8, 2015

it’s difficult to remember former Le Bonheur Club president pat Klinke Veglio without remembering her famous rum cakes. They were, in many ways, another testament to her love for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

During each annual Le Bonheur gold Tag sale, Klinke Veglio made face-to-face calls with anyone she thought might buy a tag – a bumper sticker in support for Le Bonheur. she made her famous cakes for every person she called upon.

“Her successful technique of fundraising could never be matched,” said current Le Bonheur Club president peggy Lovell. “pat was truly an icon and will be sorely missed.”

Her passion for raising money for Le Bonheur was matched only by her love for the hospital’s families. Every Christmas morning, she served fresh coffee to hospital families – another example of the charitable spirit she carried.

“she had constant energy,” remembers her friend and fellow club member, Clara Dean Hope.

so much energy that the club created the patricia g. Klinke Award in 1998 to honor pat’s spirit – it is the highest honor a Le Bonheur Club member can receive.

Klinke Veglio died Jan. 8, 2015, at the age of 86. A member of the volunteer organization since 1970 and the club’s 59th president, pat is remembered for her enthusiasm, spirit of charity and famous rum cakes.

Your gifts matter.Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital sincerely thanks the following individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations that have given generously to Le Bonheur in the last year. in spite of our best efforts, errors and omissions may occur. please inform us of any inaccuracies by contacting Cherisa Lewis at [email protected] or 901-287-6308. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Le Bonheur Club members are noted in bold* Deceased

Klinke Veglio presented Governor Lamar Alexander with a Le Bonheur Gold Tag in 1983.


Horatio B. Ebert Charitable Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. G. Douglas EdwardsDr. Frank M. Eggers and

Dr. Sandy J. EggersErnst & YoungMrs. Marguerite Estridge*Frank L. Flautt, Jr.Ms. Glenna B. FlauttMarguerite Fooshee*Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Foote*Harold E. Ford, Sr.The Formanek Familyfred’s Super DollarArthur and Nancy* FulmerDr. Phillip GeorgeGerber/Taylor Advisors, Inc.Kathy and J.W. GibsonMr. and Mrs. P. Trowbridge GillespieGoldsmith Family FoundationThe Goodlett FoundationFlorence Graham*Mr. and Mrs. John GriesbeckThe Griesbeck FamilyNellie B. Hamilton*Robert C. Harnden*Clara Waskom Harris*William Randolph Hearst

FoundationDenise and Bob HenningWilliam D. Hill*Hillstrom Davidson –

Hillstrom Hunter Advised FundInternational Paper CompanyJABILJohnson Controls, Inc.Debbie and Dennis* JonesJoel and Melissa KimbroughMs. Wanda J. KimbroughKinder MorganAnne McCaughan Kitts*The Klyce FamilyKohl’sThe Kroger CompanyLes Passees, Inc.Joanie and Michael LightmanLog A Load for KidsMalco TheatresMalone & Hyde, Inc.Marriott International, Inc.Marsh Advantage AmericaThe Albert Jay Martin Family

FoundationR. Brad Martin Family FoundationStacy and Chris McCallMemphis Children’s ClinicMemphis Vending Company, LLCGlenn MillerMax Daniel Miller III* and

Phoebe T. MillerRuth McCaughan MorrisonMr. and Mrs. D. Stephen Morrow

Morrie A. Moss*Ms. Jean P. MurrellNational Pizza CompanyNational Safety Associates, Inc.NewSouth Capital Management, Inc.Mr. Jon E. NixJ. G. Nohsey*Robin, Billy, Benjamin, Megan and

Hannah OrgelLarry and Dianne PapasanRussell D. Paulk, Sr.*Pediatric Anesthesiologists, P. A.Pediatric Emergency Specialists, PCPemiscot County R-3 School DistrictMabel S. Perkins*Phi Mu FraternityBilly and Lauren PickensEllen M. PowellWayne and Betty* PyeattMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Quinlan, Jr.Mary Carolyn Rabb*Raymond James Financial, Inc.RE/MAX, LLCRegionsMaurice E. Riggins*Trish and Carl RingRing Container TechnologiesMarie and Ed RobersonLoren and Kimberly RobertsLoren Roberts FoundationNancy and Richard RobinsonOlivia Cunningham Sauls*The Schadt Foundation, Inc.Juanita Seabrook*Seabrook Wallcoverings, Inc.Second Presbyterian ChurchServiceMaster by StratosThe ServiceMaster CompanyGary and Glenda ShorbSkanska USA Building, Inc.Southern Security Federal Credit

UnionThe Sparks FoundationDathol StaffordDr. Laura Starnes and Mr. Mike StarnesAnne and John W. Stokes, Jr. FamilyDavid and Laura StoneStrategic Financial PartnersSystems Contracting CorporationAllen and Addie Taylor*Mr. Asan G. TejwaniThomas & BettsThyssenKrupp Elevator CompanyTPI Restaurants, Inc.Clinton N. TrustyMr. and Mrs. Wilton W. Webster, Jr.Mr. William L. WilesBarbara Allen WilkinsonThe Kemmons Wilson Family

FoundationSteve and Eileen Wishnia

Good Hour Society

Cumulative gifts of $25,000 to $99,999

The good Hour society is named for the French translation of Le Bonheur’s name – “happiness” or the “good hour.”

A T & TCaren and Barney AbisBob and Donna AbneyAce Hardware Corp.Adams and Reese, LLPMs. Caryline AdkinsDr. Charles E. AdwellEmerson A. and Emily P. Alburty*Jane and Ben AmabaAmoco Foundation, Inc.Mrs. and Dr. K.J.S. AnandAnonymous (3)Aqua Yacht HarborDon and Meri ArmourArmstrong Relocation CompanyArmstrong Rousseau VFW Post 684Employees of Ashley Furniture

Ripley and Ecru, MSAtlas Tube (USA), Inc.Automotive Booster Club B-25Consolacion V. Cancio-Babu, MDPhyllis O. Bailey*Rob and Vicki BairdEleanor BarnardLuis A. Barranco, MDMr. and Mrs. Eugene J. BastedoCharles A. Bender*Herman Bensdorf*Mrs. Arthur C. Best*Dr. Dennis Black and Dr. Gail

BeemanDrs. Martin and Johnetta BlakelyThelma Kee BlankenshipSam and Bess Block, Jr.Blue Cross Blue Shield of TennesseeMr. and Mrs. Matthew BondMrs. Charles Brakefield*James Newton Brown*Paula and Don BrownPete H. Brown and Mildred F. Brown

FoundationGeorge W. and Louise W. Brown

Memorial TrustBrown Missionary Baptist ChurchBuckeye Technologies, Inc.Mr. H. B. BuckinghamMr. Robert E. Cannon* and

Ms. Kitty CannonCargill, Inc.Carnival Memphis

WITH HEARTFELT THANKS

DOnOr prOFiLE: JOsH spOTTs

Josh spotts knew little about Le Bonheur Children’s when he was asked to help host a fundraiser for the hospital in 2008. new to Memphis, spotts had never had a Le Bonheur experience, but was eager to help. seven years later, Le Bonheur remains close to his heart, and his involvement with the hospital continues to grow.

in 2014, spotts helped Le Bonheur form its first Associate Board, a group of young emerging business and community leaders who serve as ambassadors for Le Bonheur, promoting the health and well-being of children in Memphis. spotts serves as the board’s first chairman and says he loves the friendships he’s created through Le Bonheur.

“We all have like-minded goals. i enjoy helping people who can’t help themselves. For me, there’s no one better who fits this than children,” said spotts, a realtor® with Crye Leike.

now, with two daughters, sophia, 6, and Hazel, 2, and newborn son, Miller, Le Bonheur and its mission only mean more to spotts.

“i hope to continue to help the hospital grow and be accessible for all children,” spotts said “For kids in our region, Le Bonheur is the ultimate resource.”

Josh and his wife, Caley, have committed their support to Le Boneur’s future by including the hospital in their estate plan.

S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 2 1

Rob and Jenny CarterKavanaugh and Dennis CaseyThomas M. and Jeannene

Cathey*Cerner CorporationChampion International

CorporationRussell W.* and P. Joan ChesneyChismore Family TrustThe Family of Dr. and

Mrs. Robert P. ChristopherCity Auto SalesCoca-Cola Bottling Co.Drs. Sandra and Harris CohenMrs. Louise W. CollierWilbur O. ColomMichelle Accardi ConnorsCook International, Inc.Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Co. Inc.Danny and Dinah CorleyCredit Unions for KidsThe Crippled Children Vitreoretinal

Research FoundationJohn and Betty CroweF. C. and Annie P. Dailey TrustDancesmiths Fred Astaire Dance

StudioColas C. Deaton*Delta Beverage Group, Inc.Dive Shop, Inc.Diversified Trust Co., Inc.Lee and Joe DuncanMr. and Mrs. Bob E. DuncanDuncan-Williams, Inc.East Tennessee Children’s HospitalEastside Automotive, Inc.Bruce and Carlisle EdentonMr. and Mrs. Ken W.

EdmundsonElvis Presley Burning Love Fan ClubThe Emmes CorporationDr. Thomas and Lee ErnstEssix Resources, Inc.FedEx Customer Service OperationsFedEx Employees Credit AssociationFedEx Express Human ResourcesFedEx Express Southern Region

OperationsFedEx Memphis HubFedEx Pilots’ Wives AssociationFedEx TechConnect/OBKRCEddie and Gloria FelsenthalKaren Fields Isaacman and

Ken IsaacmanRaymond C. FirestoneFlautt, Inc.Mary Ann D. Ford*Ms. Katherine FrenchMs. Nora L. Friedmann*Friends & Family of Po Boys AuctionMr. Michael D. FrytFurman Selz Mager Dietz & Birney

Dr. Sherry A. GatesGE Capital Aviation ServicesKelly and Brent GerhartGift of Life MidSouthKathryn and Jim GillilandLucia and Jim GillilandDr. Barry and Elizabeth GilmoreMr. and Mrs. Ken GlassGleason High SchoolMike and Donna GlennGo Lucy Go FoundationGoldsmith’s Federated

Department StoresThe Gooch FamilyMr. and Mrs. Myron GravesTony and Ginger GravesGreek Orthodox Church of the

AnnunciationMr. J. R. GrossGuardsmark, Inc.Irene M. Haas*Bessie B. HallJane HanafinDr. and Mrs. W. Ricks HannaRonie E. Harris*Dr. and Mrs. Wayland J. Hayes IIIHeinz U. S. A.Helena Chemical CompanyGary and Peggy HenleyThe Hershey CompanyF. Cecil Higgins*Highland Capital Management, LLCMs. Agnes F. Hoehn*Hamp and Nancy HolcombBill and Clara Dean HopeThomas and Martha HortonSherry and Jim HudsonJustin and Selena HulbertIdeal Chemical & Supply Co.Independent BankInSouth BankInsulation & Refractories

Services, Inc.Mrs. Roby Johnston*Mr. Louise G. Jones*Dr. and Mrs. Royce JoynerJunior League of MemphisMohan and Shaila KarkeraKevin Wright, Inc.Romeo KhazenDr. and Mrs. Noah B. KimballKimberly-Clark Corp.Kimberly-Clark Credit UnionMrs. William KingNedra Berryman Kinningham*Mrs. Anne G. Knapp*Mimi and S L Kopald, Jr.Sonya A. KrivcherThe Krystal CompanyLackie Trading, Inc.Drs. Max and Sue LanghamLauren, Linda and Rande Lazar

Chris and Adrienne LeBlancLenny’s Franchisor, LLCMr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. LenoirRalph M. Lewis*Lexus of MemphisLitco Petroleum, Inc.Lucille E. Little*James and Martha LockardLoeb Properties, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. LaVerne R. LovellWilliam P. & Marie R. Lowenstein

FoundationEvelyn and Jerome MakowskyMapco PetroleumMarianna Sales CompanyMarsh & McLennan, Inc.Louise L. Massey*Ken and Marilyn MastersonDr. and Mrs. William N. MayKaren and Mark McGoughMr. and Mrs. Chris J. McLeanMr. and Mrs. Mickey McLellanMegamarketMemorial Park Funeral HomeMemphis Area Teachers’

Credit UnionMemphis City Employees

Credit UnionMemphis Grizzlies Charitable

FoundationMemphis Region Ford DealersMemphis Sonic PropertiesJohn and Deborah MerinoMerit Distribution ServicesMs. Alma A. Meyers*Mike Rose Soccer ComplexDr. Steve and Wendy MillerMills Morris Business InteriorsWilda Minton*Mississippi University for WomenNilwon Armon Mitchell*Morrison Management SpecialistsThe Flora Belle Moss & Bessie

Abigail Moss FoundationNational Philoptochos Social

ServicesNewman’s OwnnexAir, LLCMr.* and Mrs. Frank M. NorfleetNorthwest AirlinesKenneth and Daulene NorwoodMr. and Mrs. Warren NunnOrgill, Inc.Packaging Corporation of AmericaB. Rao and Indira PaidipalliPartners Seeking a Cure (PSC)Mary J. Patterson*Payden & RygelThe Family of Lucas J. PedersenThe Pentair FoundationBarbara and Michael PeraDr. Lily Pereiras

Pam and Ben PeternellPfizer Foundation, Inc.Rick and Janet PhillipsDominic and Kathy PileggiKim and Johnny PittsMs. Bertha A. Porter*Power & Telephone SupplyBarbara and Allie PrescottProcter & GambleLana and Gary ProstermanMary Alice QuinnRazorback Concrete CompanyMr. Clayton F. RiceNick and Judy RingelJames V. Robertson*Robinson Toyota/MazdaTresia L. RoddeyMike and Debbi Fields RoseThe Rudner Memorial FoundationMr. and Mrs. David A. RussellDr. Joel and Esther SaltzmanMr. Arthur R. SansomSara LeeFred and Courtney SchaefferSchering-Plough HealthcareSchilling Motors, Inc.L.W. Scruggs*Security BankSecurity’s Lending Hand FoundationSedgwickSewell-Allen, Inc. (Piggly Wiggly)Verna T. Sharpes*Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. ShawShelby Group International, Inc.Karla and Bill ShopoffMr. Robert G. Shultz, Jr.*Barbara and Stefan SmithMr. and Mrs. Frank W. Smythe, Jr.Mr. Denver Sneed*Mark Thomas Sneed*The Forrest Spence FundSpencer GiftsLarry and Barbara SpratlinSt. Agnes AcademySt. Jude MedicalStanley SteemerRobby and Jennifer StatenSunTrust BankThe Bodine Company, Inc.Thelma ThomasonMr. and Mrs. James T. Thompson*Dr. Gail ThurmondTony’s Pizza ServiceToshiba America Medical

Systems, Inc.Ron and Peggy TroyUCA Children’s Charities FoundationUnited Way of Obion CountyUnited Way of West Tennessee, Inc.University of Mississippi RebelTHONVictory Capital Management, LLCDr. and Mrs. Hershel P. Wall

Rush and Clara Gwen WallerMarianne and Ron WalterMary W. Wardlow*Dr. and Mrs. William C. Warner, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. E. Hunter WellesDorothy C. West*Dr. James and Annette WhelessMr. and Mrs. C. Thomas WhitmanMr. and Mrs. James B. WiertelakMr. and Mrs. David M. WilderCal and Linda WilkinsWill Rogers InstituteMrs. David G. Williams, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Duncan F. WilliamsJames F. and Burnetta B.* WilliamsMrs. Jane W. WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Mark A. WilliamsThe Darryl Worley Foundation, Inc.Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Mary and Charles WurtzburgerReginald Wurzburg Foundation

Red Wagon Society

Annual gifts of $1,000 to $24,999

The red Wagon society is named for the iconic red wagons patients and their families use to travel in the hospital.

138 Timber Creek LLC1st Annual Grenada Lake

Grabbling TournamentCaren and Barney AbisBob and Donna AbneyABRA Auto Body & GlassMr. and Mrs. John C. Adams, Jr.Mr. Christopher AdelmanAFLACAllenberg Cotton Co., Inc.Ally FinancialAltruria Elementary SchoolJane and Ben AmabaAmerican Car CenterAMI GEMrs. and Dr. K.J.S. AnandJed S. Anderson Rev. TrustMs. Roberta AndersonAnonymous (8)Appling Middle SchoolArgent TrustArkansas Concrete CompanyArkansas Greyhound AssociationArlington Elementary SchoolArlington Middle SchoolDon and Meri ArmourArmstrong Relocation CompanyAshley Furniture, Inc.AT&T United Way Employee Giving

2014 DONORS


CampaignJacqueline AtkinsonVanita AustinAutoNation Ford Lincoln WolfchaseAVPOLMr. and Mrs. Phil AycockBabalu Memphis #1, LLCMrs. Eleanor BaerMrs. Alice Faye BaileyDiane BaileyRob and Vicki BairdDr. Michael L. BakerBaker, Donelson, Bearman,

Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCBank of America Charitable

Gift FundBank of America Merchant ServicesThe Bank of Fayette CountyMr. and Mrs. Larry BarberNancy and Ed BarnettMr. and Mrs. Sam BarnettThe Barnett GroupBarnhart Crane and Rigging Co.Bartlett Elementary SchoolMr. and Mrs. John BartonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. BatesBatesville Jr. High SchoolBatesville Middle SchoolBob and Susan BatsonMr. Will E. BattsWanda Kathryn Beane*Dr. and Mrs. James H. BeatyMr. and Mrs. Joel BellJohn BellMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Bell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. BelzHerman Bensdorf*Sandra and David BensonMs. Marjory BernardDorothy BerryMs. Mahendrakumar B. BhaktaBig Earl FarmsMr. Wiley BillDr. Dennis Black and

Dr. Gail BeemanMr. Trey BlockMr. and Mrs. Russell Bloodworth, Jr.Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.Blue CanoeBlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Health FoundationMr. and Mrs. Phillip C. BlumBobby Lashley CorporationDr. Douglas BoertjeBolton High SchoolBon Lin Elementary SchoolThomas F. BouldenBoyle Investment CompanyMs. Mary BradburyBradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLCBriarcrest Christian School

Brints Chapel Baptist ChurchMrs. Melinda BroughtonMr. and Mrs. Monte BrownMr. and Mrs. Robert BrownMr. Shannon A. BrownGeorge W. and Louise W. Brown

Memorial TrustPete H. Brown and Mildred F. Brown

FoundationSusan M. and Larry H. BryanMr. and Mrs. John BryceBryce CorporationJudy and Charles BurkettMr. and Mrs. Phil BurnettBuzy B’zJ Dixon ByrneCache Valley Electric Co.Cadre Realty, LLCCAE Inc.Mr. Danny CampbellCampbell Clinic OrthopaedicsCampus School Parent Network

(CSPN)Mr. Edmund CamutiCannon Wright BlountCarbRite CompanyCarlock of Tupelo NissanMr. and Mrs. Paul A. CarpenterMr. Alex CarringtonMr. Edward CarterRob and Jenny CarterKavanaugh and Dennis CaseyMr. Paul E. CasselCelerionCenter for Orthotics and ProstheticsMr. and Mrs. Walt ChamblissCharitable Flex FundChickasaw County Fox HuntersMr. and Mrs. Brian ChildsMrs. Ashley ChismDr. Asim ChoudhriCincinnati Children’s Hospital

Medical CenterCity Auto SalesMr. Sonny ClantonMr. and Mrs. David ClarkDave, Sophia, Taara and

Cameron ClarkeDr. and Mrs. James E. ClemmerClinical Financial ServicesMr. Donald CloudCMC CometalsCoca-ColaMr. Troy CodyMr. Jordan CoffeyMr. and Mrs. Jay CofieldDrs. Sandra and Harris CohenMr. Kent CollierCollierville Elementary SchoolCollierville Middle SchoolCollierville Soccer Association

Conditioned Air, Inc.Consolidated Electrical

Distributors, Inc.Conway ServicesRobert L. Cooper*Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Co. Inc.Mark R. Corkins, MD

Corkys and Simply DeliciousCotton Tails, Inc.Countyline Irrigation And FittingCovance, Inc.Mr. Charles C. CraigCreate FoundationCrews Family Foundation

Mr. Dave CrockettCrosswind Elementary SchoolMr. and Mrs. Bruce CrowJohn and Betty CroweCTI Clinical Trial Services, Inc.Ms. Jean P. DandoMr. and Mrs. Bobby Dean


EpiLEpsY LEADs TEEn TO BECOME ADVOCATE

A seizure changed the course of Erin Aulfinger’s life. During Christmas break of her 8th grade year, Erin’s brother

found her shaking on the floor. she had been playing a video game, but suddenly she had no memory of the previous two days. Her family rushed her to Le Bonheur, just three miles from their Midtown home.

After tests, neurologist namrata shah, MD, diagnosed Erin with epilepsy, a disease that causes recurrent and unprovoked seizures.

“Dr. shah was very clear. Erin will never grow out of this. Epilepsy is part of her life now,” said mom Tracy.

That meant big changes for Erin, now 18. Daily medication would prevent seizures, but she had to be compliant. she couldn’t go to sleepovers. she couldn’t stay up late. she had to sit at the back of movie theaters. she had to limit the advanced classes she took.

At first, Erin was hesitant to tell others about her hidden disability. But the family decided they needed the support of her community of family and friends. They held a summit meeting with Erin’s friends and their parents. Erin eventually shared her story at church. A reporter from The Commercial Appeal heard about Erin, and her story ran in Memphis’ daily newspaper. people contacted her through Facebook and by letters mailed to her school. They thanked her for being brave and sharing how epilepsy had changed her life.

“At first, it was a need-to-know basis. But if i keep it a secret, people won’t know how to help me,” Erin said.

Erin became an advocate for others and for the hospital that gave her a quick diagnosis and treatment plan. Her family has raised nearly $10,000 for Le Bonheur. Erin has created “i have a heart for Le Bonheur” T-shirts and sells them online.

Erin will graduate high school in May and plans to attend Christian Brothers University where she’ll major in English and minor in art. she hopes to become an author and illustrator. Erin will continue to see shah through college.

S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 2 3

Decadent AvenueDelta AngelsDelta Dough, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Sanjay DesaiMr. and Mrs. Ray A. DilbeckMr. Lee DillardDiversified Trust Co., Inc.DK Booksellers LLCDodge & CoxMr. Andrew DominaMs. Monique DominguezDonelson ElementaryMs. Jeanie DossLallah D. Dougherty*Dover Dixon HorneMr. and Mrs. J. Michael DrakeMr. and Mrs. Robert DuFresneLee and Joe DuncanDuncan-Williams, Inc.Mr. Doug DunworthMr. John DurenDr. James D. EasonMr. and Mrs. Ken W.

EdmundsonMr. and Mrs. Tom G. EdwardsEli Lilly and CompanyEllendale Elementary SchoolMs. Willie B. EllingtonMr. David EllisElmore Park Middle SchoolTara and Jeffrey EngelbergEngland Enterprises, Inc.Mr. Kelly EnglishMr. Raymond P. EnrightEspey Gin CompanyEssix Resources, Inc.Dr. Trey and Angela EubanksMr. Connie EvansFair Oaks Manufacturing CompanyFaith Preschool Academy

Olive BranchFarmington Elementary SchoolMrs. Karen FaughtMr. and Mrs. Fred R. FederFedEx Corporation FedEx ExpressFedEx Memphis HubFedEx Pilots Charitable FundsFedEx Pilots’ Wives AssociationFedEx Retiree ClubFedEx SupplyChainFedEx Tech Data Prod Adv/AOD

Aircraft Tech PubsFedEx Trade Networks Global

Transportation Services Charitable Contributors

FedEx World Wide Sales Healthcare Solutions

Eddie and Gloria FelsenthalDr. John M. FergusonFinish Line Youth FoundationFirst Assembly Christian School

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy G. FisherFisher and Son Farms LLCMr. and Mrs. Steven R. FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Grady FlackMr. and Mrs. Michael C. FloydMr. and Mrs. Harlan E. FlyHarold E. Ford, Sr.Ms. Rosanne ForgioneMr. Mickey FosterMs. Sarah J. FrazierWilliam FrenchFrito-Lay, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Greg FrittsDr. and Mrs. Noel K. FrizzellMr. Michael D. FrytFT Rewards LLCFTI BIll Thompson Transport Inc.Mrs. Judy FurrMr. and Mrs. J.R. GarciaDr. Raymond J. Gardocki and

Dr. Eunice HuangMr. and Mrs. David U. GarsonGE Capital Aviation ServicesGE FoundationGenzyme CorporationKelly and Brent GerhartDonald GibsonMr. and Mrs. Greg C. GibsonMr. and Mrs. Neil GibsonGibson Flying Service, Inc.Dana W. Giel, MD, and

Thomas V. Giel III, MDGift of Life MidSouthKathryn and Jim GillilandMr. William GillinghamDr. Barry and Elizabeth GilmoreMr. William GlaserMr. and Mrs. Ken GlassMs. Jessica GlasserGlazer’s Wholesale Drug., Inc.Mike and Donna GlennMs. Cynthia G. GloverGo Lucy Go FoundationMr. and Mrs. Phil E. GodwinSteve D. GoldingGoldsmith Family FoundationThe Gooch FamilyThe Goodlett FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert GoodmanMr. Sam GraffeoMr. William GrahamMr. and Mrs. Walter GrantTony and Ginger GravesMr. and Mrs. Myron GravesMr. Andy GravittGreenbrook ElementaryMr. Dustin GreenleeGreenway Equipment

Company, Inc.Greenway Home ServicesMs. Bonnie GreerMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gregory

Mr. and Mrs. John GriesbeckMr. and Mrs. Josh GrimesMr. and Mrs. Frank GuarinoGuidingpoint Financial GroupMr. and Mrs. Jim HaleMr. and Mrs. Gregory HallHalls Elementary SchoolHalls High SchoolMr. J.B. HamiltonMr. Josh HammondDr. Joan HanJane HanafinHancock FabricsMr. James Hankins IIHanley-Wood Integrated

Marketing, LLCMr. and Mrs. Eddie HardinHardin County BankMs. Carolyn M. HardingMr. and Mrs. Mike HarlessThe Harold Ford GroupMr. Michael HarrisRonie E. HarrisMs. Adriana HarrisonHarrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.Harte HanksMs. Lisa HawkinsMr. and Mrs. Donald C. HeezenMr. Charles HeifetHelena Chemical CompanyDenise and Bob HenningMs. Lori HenryHeraeus Electro-Nite Co., LLCHeritage Environmental ServicesDr. and Mrs. Martin I. HermanDr. Amy Hertz and Mr. Robert L.

ShankmanHertz Equipment Rental Corp.Highland Capital Management, LLCMrs. Natalie E. Hill and

Mr. Alfredo R. CerpaHill Services Industrial &

EnvironmentalHillstrom Davidson – Hillstrom

Hunter Advised FundJacquelyn A. HoelzleHamp and Nancy HolcombMs. M. Earnestine HollimonMs. Mary E. HollisMr. and Mrs. Floyd HolmesMr. Richard P. HolubBill and Clara Dean HopeMr. James R. HopeHorn Lake Elementary SchoolHorn Lake High SchoolThomas and Martha HortonMr. Johnny HoustonHouston High SchoolNathan HowertonHughes Farm PartnershipJustin and Selena HulbertMr. and Mrs. Kevin Humphries

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton S. HuntMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Hyde IIIIberiabankIdeal Chemical & Supply Co.Idlewild Elementary SchoolIndependent BankInsulation & Refractories

Services, Inc.International PaperinVentiv Health CCDInventory Locator ServiceItty Bitty Bella, LLCMr. and Mrs. Decatur JacksonFelix Jackson*JaK’s Services & Vending LLCJamie McMahan StudioMs. Joan JekelsMr. Thomas JenkinsJewish Foundation of MemphisJim Keras Buick Co.JMS Russel Metals Corp.Ms. Ginger W. JoeJohn P. Freeman School No. 089Johnson Controls, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Max L. JonesMr. and Mrs. Robert K. JonesMs. Anna JordanDr. and Mrs. Royce JoynerMs. Jim JuronJustGiveMs. Charlene M. KalbKate Bond ElementaryKeeling Farms Family PartnershipDr. and Mrs. Derek M. KellyMr. and Mrs. Paul KennyMrs. Susan H. KennyKerwin Keith Inc.Romeo KhazenKimberly-Clark Foundation, Inc.Kinder MorganRobert KingKiwanis Club of CorinthKline Mechanical Systems, Inc.The Klyce FamilyDr. Nagendra S. KodaliMimi and S L Kopald, Jr.KPMGThe Robert & Myra Kraft

Family Foundation, Inc.Kathryn D. KrauseMrs. Susan KrigbaumKRONE North AmericaMr. Henry KurtzMr. and Mrs. Joseph LabettiLafayette Lower Elementary SchoolLake Bottom SaloonLake City Aero Limited, LLCLanders FordMr. Wendell LandryLane Music, Inc.Drs. Max and Sue LanghamAnna Lannom

Ms. Carmon A. LannomLauderdale Middle SchoolSusan Lawless-GlassmanMr. and Mrs. Charles LeeDr. Kelley R. Lee and

Mr. Mark R. LeeLee Academy, IncMr. and Mrs. David LeechMr. and Mrs. Thomas LenarduzziLenny’s Franchisor, LLCMr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. LenoirMr. and Mrs. Michael LenzLewisburg Primary SchoolLexus of MemphisLife Way Christian StoresLighthouse MinistriesJoanie and Michael LightmanLinkous Construction Co., Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. LivingstonLLC Disbursement CorporationMr. Larry LoftonLog A Load for KidsLooney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc.Ms. Myrrel Lee LowLuminex CorporationLundbeck Pharmaceuticals

Services, LLCM & T Paving and Construction

Co., Inc.M B Starkville, LLCMagna BankMagnesitaMagnolia Heights School Special

FundMagnolia Regional Health CenterMs. Margaret A. MaidenMr. John MakiMall at Barnes CrossingMrs. Susan D. MaloneMr. and Mrs. Thomas Malone, Jr.Mr. Gale ManningThe Manning Family Charitable

FundMr. and Mrs. Rawleigh MartinR. Brad Martin Family FoundationMr. Marcelo MartinezMasqueradeMr. Nathan J. MastersMr. Brian MauneDr. and Mrs. William N. MayMr. and Mrs. Kent Mc KeeStacy and Chris McCallMr. and Mrs. Gary McCarterMr. and Mrs. Harold McCommonDr. Jonathan A. McCullersMr. and Mrs. John McGaughMr. Brett McGeeDr. and Mrs. J. Lucius McGeheeKaren and Mark McGoughMs. Candice McKenzieMr. and Mrs. Hugh McLartyWilliam McLaughlin, PhD

2014 DONORS


Mr. and Mrs. Mickey McLellanMeador Farming Co.Mrs. Donna MeadowsMedford Metals LLCMemphis Children’s ClinicMemphis City Employees Credit

UnionMemphis Radiological Professional

CorporationMemphis Sonic PropertiesMemphis University SchoolThe Merck Company FoundationMercy for MemphisMeridian Bioscience, Inc.John and Deborah MerinoMetals USAMetLifeMetropolitan Memphis

Association of Chiefs of PoliceMr. and Mrs. Mark MetzMichael Lightman CompanyMid South Homebuyers, Inc.Mr. James K. MidkiffMid-South Amateur Radio

AssociationMII LifeMike Rose Soccer ComplexMr. and Mrs. Eric MillerMiss Winter Wonderland PageantMississippi Annual Conference of

the UMCMississippi County Electric

Cooperative, Inc.Mississippi Delta Sigma ColonyMitchell CompaniesMoms for Le BonheurMr. and Mrs. Charles E. MonroeMonsanto FundMontgomery Enterprises Inc.Vann MooreMr. and Mrs. Wilson MooreMs. Jennifer MorrowMs. Doris J. MosleyMuddy’s Bake ShopMr. Thayne MullerMr. and Mrs. Greg MundtMr. Chris NajpaverNalco CompanyNetwork For GoodNewSouth Capital

Management, Inc.nexAir, LLCNFC Investments, LLCNFL Ventures LBMr. Jerry NicarDr. Roger NolteMrs. Jean M. NorfleetNorth American Refractories

CompanyNRO Charitable GivingNucor Steel ArkansasMr. and Mrs. Chris Nunn

Mr. and Mrs. Nick NunnMaureen and Chris O’ConnorDr. David OldsOlive Branch Middle SchoolMr. Frank OpolskiOrchi Baptist ChurchOrgill, Inc.Ms. Shirley OrmanOverton High SchoolPackaging Corporation of AmericaMr. J. E. PageParexelMr. and Mrs. James ParkerMr. Mat Parker, Jr.Ms. Pam ParkerThe PeabodyPediatric Anesthesiologists, P. A.Pediatrics East, Inc.Mr. John PeeblesPemiscot County R-3 School DistrictDrs. Donna and Landon

PendergrassPepsi Beverages CompanyPepsi-Cola CompanyBarbara and Michael PeraDr. Lily PereirasStephen PerkinsCurtis L. Petty, Jr.Pharmaceutical Research AssociatesPharmaNet, LLCPhillips 66Phoenix Services, LLCMs. Ella K. PierceMr. and Mrs. Michael PigorsMr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. PlunkMr. Raymond J. PoliceDr. Nikki S. PolisPontocola Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Jim Pope, Jr.Pope SchoolPower & Telephone SupplyPower Equipment CompanyMs. Lauran PowersPPD Development, LPPRA International, Inc.Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc.PRN Data SystemsPromise AcademyPSI Pharma Support America, Inc.Mr. Robert PuddicombeMr. Nikhil PuriWayne and Betty* PyeattMr. and Mrs. Robert QuinnMr. Timothy QuinnRacer’s AG ServiceMs. Colleen RadishRaven Agriculture, LLCRaymond James & AssociatesRaymond James Financial, Inc.Raymond James Trust CompanyReedy & CompanyMr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Richards

Bob and Patsy RiikolaRing Container TechnologiesNick and Judy RingelRipley High SchoolRipley Primary SchoolRivercrest Elementary SchoolRiverdale Elementary SchoolLeslie RoaneRochester Machine CorporationMr. Peter N. RochussenRockwell CollinsJeremy RogersRoll Form GroupMr. K. S. RossMr. William RossonCarol and Mike Ross-SpangDr. and Mrs. William E. Routt, Jr.Royal Furniture CompanyRunsick Flying Service Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Andrew RussellMr. and Mrs. David A. RussellMrs. Virginia I. RyanSaltillo Elementary SchoolMr. Arthur R. SansomMr. Steve ScalesScales Consulting GroupFred and Courtney SchaefferJack ScharffSchering-Plough CorporationSchilling Farms Middle SchoolMr. and Mrs. Donald F. SchuppeMr. Andrew B. ScogginSeaside Therapeutics, Inc.Seattle Children’s HospitalSedgwickSeize the ClayServiceMaster by StratosSG Steel Services CompanyMrs. Glenda SharpShelby Electric Co.Michael ShiversDr. and Mrs. T. D. ShockleyKarla and Bill ShopoffGary and Glenda ShorbMr. and Mrs. Glenn SigmanSilverleafe Capital PartnersWilliam J. SirokyMs. Abigail SlavenMr. and Mrs. William C. SloanMr. and Mrs. David SlottMr. Andrew SmithMr. Charles F. Smith, Jr.Ms. Delaine R. SmithFelicia K. SmithMr. Orma SmithMr. and Mrs. Richard W. SmithBarbara and Stefan SmithMr. Ted SmithSmith & Nephew, Inc.Smith Pro RodeosMrs. Katherine SmytheMr. and Mrs. W. Hamilton

Smythe IIIMr. Ronald T. SolbergSouthaven Elementary SchoolSouthaven RV CenterSouthern Metals Supply, LLCSouthern Security Federal Credit

UnionSouthland Park Community

FoundationSpencer GiftsSportsman Camo CoversJames F. Springfield, Sr.Ms. Susan SpringfieldSt. Louis Home & School

AssociationStar DistributorsJoel and Joey StarkThe State of MississippiRobby and Jennifer StatenSteel Dust Recycling, LLCMr. Jack SteeleLee B. SteeleSteers & SteelMr. and Mrs. Donald StegallDr. Dennis C. and Mrs. Pamela A.

StokesDavid and Laura StoneDr. Stephanie Storgion and Mr.

Theodore PoplosStrategic Financial PartnersStrayhorn PTOStylecraft Home Collection, Inc.Miss Bridget SullivanMs. Anita SummerallMr. Michael SwainMr. and Mrs. Charles S. SweatDr. Nadine SymonsSystems Contracting CorporationTara Oaks ElememtaryMrs. Natalie A. TebbettsTemple IsraelMs. Bonnie ThomasMr. Britt ThomasMr. J. L. ThompsonMr. and Mrs. William V. Thompson IIIThweatt Farms PartnershipMr. and Mrs. Kevin L. ToddMr. Thomas H. Todd IIIMrs. Jeanne ToohigToshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.Travel LeadersMr. William Nugent TreadwellTrigon SportsTri-State Armature & ElectricalTriumph BankTrust Company of The OzarksClinton N. TrustyTupelo Hog Roasters, Inc.Mrs. Robyn TurnerMr. and Mrs. Brian TutorU.S. Charitable Gift TrustDr. Michael O. Ugwueke

Mr. Charles UmstedMs. Anna UnderwoodUnited Way of Tampa BayUnited Way of West Tennessee, Inc.University of Mississippi RebelTHONUniversity of TennesseeThe Urban Child InstituteUS Med-Equip, Inc.USA Dance Chapter #2012UT Le Bonheur Pediatric

Specialists, Inc.Valve Teck, Inc.Vanguard Charitable Endowment

ProgramVarsity SpiritVBTN, Inc.Verdolino & Lowery PCVerilogue Inc.VesuviusMr. and Mrs. Lawrence VielhaberMrs. April VinetVista Host, Inc.Mr. Michael K. WaddellWaddell & Associates, Inc.Rush and Clara Gwen WallerWal-MartDr. and Mrs. William C. Warner, Jr.Dr. LaTonya WashingtonWater Valley School DistrictDr. and Mrs. Clarence B.

WatridgeWayne Wilkison Farm IICarol WeidenhofferMr. and Mrs. Bill T. West, Jr.Dr. Margaret H. WestMs. Mary A. WhiteWhite & AssociatesWhite Station Middle SchoolWhitehaven High SchoolMr. and Mrs. Byrne Whitehead, Jr.Mr. Jeremy WhittenMr. and Mrs. James B. WiertelakMr. and Mrs. Mike WilburnMrs. Anna WildmonDavid WilhiteMrs. Terrie L. WiliamsMr. DeAngelo WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Mark A. WilliamsAdam Willis, MD, PhDWillow Anesthesia SolutionsDr. and Mrs. Robert S. Wilroy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Robert Q. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Jerry WoodMr. and Mrs. Matthew Evans WootenThe Darryl Worley Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Larry F. WrightAnne Wulff and Brian BenderskyWunderlich Securities, Inc.Mary and Charles WurtzburgerWynne Intermediate SchoolXerox Corporation


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Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. YarbroYarbrough Cable Service, LLCMr. and Mrs. David YatesDr. David B. and Susan D. YoungMr. Gary D. Young

DreamBuilders Society

Individuals who have made provisions for future gifts through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, retirement-plan designations and life insurance.

Ms. Caryline AdkinsGloria AndereckAnonymous (7)Linda Beidelschies BarnesMr. Michael BellMs. Donna BillingsWilliam W. Bond III and

Madonna B. BondMr. Jon J. BradshawDorothy Bryce MortonMr. Michael ClarkMichelle Accardi ConnorsDanny and Dinah CorleyMs. Jean P. DandoMr. and Mrs. Bobby DeanDr. Frank M. and Dr. Sandy J. EggersMs. Willie B. EllingtonDr. Phillip GeorgeTony and Ginger GravesDr. M. Cecil GrayMr. Charles HeifetMs. Laura HenryMrs. Helen P. HoffmanMr. and Mrs. Leo R. Jalenak, Jr.Mrs. Gwen JohnsonMr. Earl O. JonesNathaniel I. and Leslie M. LandauAl and Carol LaRoccaErnest and Linda MannerinoDr. Charles MarstonAnnabelle MartinMr. James McGonigalPhoebe T. MillerMr. Carl NewsomMr. and Mrs. William Pickens, Jr.Kini Kedigh PlumleeMary Alice QuinnMarie and Ed RobersonMr. Joshua Spotts and

Dr. Caley SpottsMr. Asan G. TejwaniClinton N. TrustyMr. and Mrs. Robert Q. WilsonMs. Sandy Wolf

We remember the individuals whose planned gifts have been received by Le Bonheur.

Ms. Marie Louise Albright Emerson A. and Emily P. Alburty Mrs. Pat AnticiMr. John AycockMr. Edward O. BaileyMs. Phyllis O. BaileyMrs. Eleanor BarnardWanda Kathryn BeaneMs. Georgia C. Beasley Mr. Charles A. BenderMr. Herman Bensdorf Ms. Thelma Kee Blankenship Mr. Winford D. BostonMrs. Elizabeth BrownGeorge W. and Louise W. Brown Mr. James Newton BrownRaymond H. BryantMr. H. B. BuckinghamMr. John Buckman Ms. Mertie W. BuckmanMr. Brown BurchMr. R. King BurtonMr. Lonnie Guy ByrdMr. James C. CallisMs. Mary Coleman CallisJeannene and Thomas M.

Cathey II Ms. Lucille S. ChichesterChismore Family Mr. William B. ClarkMs. Matilda Estelle ClarkeMrs. Viness C. CoburnMr. Robert L. CooperMr. Ed M. CopelandJohn B. Crangle, Jr.Mr. William J. Crutcher Ms. Laura Sofoss CurrieF.C. and Annie P. Dailey Ms. Dorothy B. DalrympleMrs. Kathryn Fowler DavisMs. Pattie Mae Hicks DavisMs. Lavenia DeBerry Mrs. Mae DensmoreMrs. Loyce Doclar Ms. Luella DodgeMrs. Lallah D. DoughertyMr. Earl C. DykemaMs. Ella Mae DykemaMrs. Capitola D. EdmondsonMrs. John S. EdmondsonMs. Nanette EdwardsCol. Tom and Kathleen ElamElliss EstateMs. Mary H. ErwinMrs. Marguerite EstridgeCatherine FergusonMr. Raymond C. Firestone Mrs. Marguerite Fooshee

Dr. and Mrs. Bernard E. FooteMr. Lewis Merrill FordMrs. Mary Ann FordMs. Odelia FortuneMr. Joseph Fracchia Ms. Katherine FrenchMs. Nora L. FriedmannMary Elizabeth FuchsMs. Edna GabehartMr. and Mrs. David C. GoggioMs. Florence GrahamMrs. Joan GrayMr. J. Robert GrossIrene M. HaasMs. Bessie B. Hall

Mrs. Nellie B. HamiltonMs. Clara I. Hardin Mr. Robert C. Harnden Ethel HarrellMr. B. T. Harrington Ms. Clara Waskom HarrisMr. Daniel C. HarrisMs. Marguerite P. HarrisMr. Ronie E. HarrisMargaret Smith Hawkins and

Hal Clark HawkinsMs. Alice M. HelmerMr. Jethro Peyton HendersonMr. Fred Cecil HigginsMr. William D. Hill

Ms. Lavada W. HinesMs. Agnes F. HoehnLee HoffmanMiss Helen E. HonMs. Willa HortonMs. Elizabeth Hart HoustonMr. George M. HoustonMrs. Julie B. Isenberg Felix JacksonMs. Nellie Mae JarrettMs. Bessie C. JohnsonMrs. Roby JohnstonMrs. Louise G. JonesMs. Martha D. JonesMs. Blanche T. Kennedy

2014 DONORS

DELTA DEnTAL OF TEnnEssEE spOnsOrs DEnTAL sUrgiCAL sUiTE

Le Bonheur Children’s recently opened its specially equipped dental surgical suite, thanks to a more than $500,000 donation from Delta Dental of Tennessee.

“For children with health complications or compromised immune systems, receiving safe oral care or surgery is especially important,” said phil Wenk, DDs, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee. “We want to ensure that dentists always have a safe place to provide oral health care.”

For the past few years, Delta Dental has focused on helping to provide Tennessee children’s hospitals with specially equipped surgical suites and clinics designed to care for children’s unique oral health needs.

Le Bonheur’s dental operatory includes intraoral X-ray technology, digital radiography and monitoring systems to allow for safe anesthesia administration. plans are also underway to develop a fully integrated dental outpatient clinic at Le Bonheur.

“Children who experience dental trauma or other oral issues requiring surgery at Le Bonheur now have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology,” said Trey Eubanks, MD, medical director of Trauma services at Le Bonheur. “We know the importance of pediatric oral health and appreciate Delta Dental’s continued support.”


Mr. R. E. KingMs. Nedra Berryman Kinningham Ms. Anne G. KnappMr. Elmer C. LaddMrs. Bessie A. LandauMr. George LandresMs. Marie C. LeasureMs. Mamie B. LevisMrs. Ella E. LipseyMrs. Suzanne LittleMr. August A. LonginottiOwen B. LoomisMs. Hattie M. MaloneMr. Anthony Marchisio Ms. Addie Marshall

Mrs. Louise L. MasseyJune Shewmake McAnallyMs. Verna McCastlainMr. John L. McDonaldMr. Billie V. McDowellMrs. Jean B. McMillin Ms. Estelle McWhirterMs. Alma A. MeyersMs. Clara M. MillerMr. Glenn R. MillerMax Daniel Miller III Ms. Betty MillsMs. Wilda G. Minton Mr. Nilwon Armon MitchellMr. Morrie A. Moss

Ms. Jean P. MurrellMr. C. P. MyracleMr. Lawrence H. MyracleMiss Margaret C. NeelyMr. Thomas Edgar NelsonMr. J. G. NohseyMr. George E. OliverMr. Max B. Ostner, Sr.Mr. James E. PaulfreyMr. Russell D. Paulk, Sr.Ms. Mabel S. PerkinsMrs. Bertha Ann PorterMs. Bertha PowellMrs. Ellen M. PowellMr. William L. Quinlen, Jr.

Ms. Rita Ann QuinnMrs. Mary Carolyn RabbMr. Clayton F. RiceMr. Erskin RiceMrs. Virginia B. RiceMr. Maurice E. RigginsMr. James V. RobertsonMs. Mary Settle RoseMr. Lester RosenMs. Fanny RosenfieldOlivia Cunningham SaulsMs. Susie P. SchevenellMs. Lucille SchmonMs. Ella F. SchoeningMs. Pauline B. ScottMs. Ruth D. SeaboltMs. Juanita SeabrookMr. Eugene SebulskyMr. P.K. Seidman Ms. Verna T. SharpesMrs. Forrest Shields Mr. John Chester ShieldsMr. Robert G. Shultz, Jr.Ms. Josephine SipeMs. Claire D. SmithMr. Ray A. SmithWilliam V. SmithMr. Mark Thomas Sneed Mrs. Dathol StaffordMs. Harriet W. SternMr. William C. StotzMr. James B. StricklanMs. Anastasia Watson StricklandMs. Irene Kay StrohAllen and Addie Taylor Mr. R. Ben TaylorMs. Frances E. TharpeEdith Brown ThomasMrs. Thelma Strandlund Thomason Mr. James Thomas ThompsonMrs. Erasmia TouliatosMs. Winona Bates TrippMr. Brooks VarnerMrs. Margaret L. VaughnMrs. Mary W. Wardlow Mr. Herbert L. Warren, Sr.Ms. Ceola WeedMs. Dorothy C. WestMr. William L. WilesMs. Savannah S. WilkesMs. Barbara Allen WilkinsonMr. Fletcher Earl WilkinsonMr. Robert L. WilliamsMs. Margie WoodsMs. Donna Blair Wooldridge Ms. Rose B. Young

Consecutive Giving Donors

Individuals and organizations who have given consecutive annual gifts

25+ yearsBob and Donna AbneyMs. Etheleen J. BlantonChildren’s Miracle Network

HospitalsCombined Federal Campaign of

the Mid-SouthFirst Tennessee BankFirst Tennessee FoundationBill and Clara Dean HopeLe Bonheur Club, Inc.Memphis Obstetrics and

Gynecological Association, PCMr. and Mrs. Tommy MillsBarbara and Michael PeraSecond Baptist Church

20+ yearsMs. Velma L. BurksKavanaugh and Dennis CaseyMr. Gerald M. DowdyMr. John R. GilkeyMr. and Mrs. Roger P. GloeKRONE North AmericaMs. Yolanta MatikaMs. Shadye L. ParkerRick and Janet PhillipsMr. and Mrs. David A. RhodesUnited Way of the Mid-SouthMr. and Mrs. Darryail W.

Whittington

15+ yearsMs. Caryline AdkinsAnonymousMrs. Kathryn BendallDr. and Mrs. Frederick BoopBriarcrest Christian SchoolBrints Chapel Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Robert P. BrownDorothy Bryce MortonJudy and Charles BurkettMs. Gwendolyn B. CalleoRussell W.* and P. Joan ChesneyMrs. Paula M. CimaMr. Roosevelt Cobb, Jr.Ms. Luvenia Y. ConnerMr. and Mrs. Warren G. Cousin, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. CrockerMr. David J. CummingsMr. and Mrs. Jeff CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Carl M. DobbsMs. Jeanie DossDr. and Mrs. David M. FavaraMr. and Mrs. Vince Foti


VOLUnTEEr UsEs OrgAnizATiOnAL sKiLLs TO MAKE FEDEXFAMiLYHOUsE A HOME

When the segel family moved to Memphis with FedEx, Danna wanted to find a way to get to know her new city. After she and her husband, Bill, toured FedExFamilyHouse, Danna knew she’d found the place to volunteer.

“After visiting at the house, i saw a need for things to be nice for the families that stay there. There is so much stress in their lives. The house should be a place of respite and pampering,” Danna said.

With a knack for organization, Danna started with the house’s common pantry. she weeded out old things, restocked, organized and installed a system with new baskets, containers, labels – all at her own expense. Each week, Danna organizes the donated food, snacks and beverages available at the house for families who travel to Le Bonheur from out of town. she has also arranged the house’s storage closets and helps however she can.

“Danna is truly a god-send and one of a kind,” said sandra Lewis, FedExFamilyHouse relationship manager. “she has truly become one of the staff and an incredible supporter.”

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the FedExFamilyHouse, visit www.fedexfamilyhouse.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/ or call 901-322-1971.

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Mr. and Mrs. Terry Frederickfred’s Super DollarAGCS Willis E. Gallaher, USN Ret.Jane HanafinMr. Mike HardinDenise and Bob HenningMr. and Mrs. Harold HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Dean HudsonMs. Denise K. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Derrick JowersMr. and Mrs. John C. KightMr. and Mrs. Charles E. KilloughDr. Victor J. KleinaitisMr. and Mrs. John E. KohneMr. and Mrs. Arthur L. LaurentJanet (Block) and David LefkowitzMs. Carol L. LeppertMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. MannsMason Hall Community ClubMrs. Connie J. MauneyMr. and Mrs. Harold McCommonMr. and Mrs. Randy MontgomeryGary and Glenda ShorbMs. Betty J. SimsDavid D. and Deborah L. StevensMr. and Mrs. Ray W. StewartMr. and Mrs. Rick StreffMr. Kenneth W. SumerfordTipton County Board of EducationClinton N. TrustyMs. Billie TurmanThe Urban Child InstituteDr. and Mrs. Neil J. UtkovMs. Louise WaltersMr. and Mrs. James B. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Robert J. WilsonMr. Calvin WoodardMs. Barbara Block Zwick

10+ yearsMr. and Mrs. Jerry W. AinsworthGloria AndereckMr. and Mrs. B. F. AndersonMr. and Mrs. George AndersonAnonymousJill ArogyaswamyJulie and Bryce AshbyEmployees of Ashley Furniture

Ripley and Ecru, MSThe Assisi Foundation of MemphisMr. and Mrs. David AttiasMrs. Alice Faye BaileyMr. and Mrs. Ben G. BaldwinMr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. BatesBob and Susan BatsonMr. and Mrs. David BeachumGolden and Stephen BearmanBelz Family FoundationHerman Bensdorf Residuary TrustMr. James O. BierwirthJack and Dottie BlakeMr. and Mrs. Jason BlantonMr. Trey Block

Kelly S. BoboMr. and Mrs. W. R. BoehmMs. Alethea BraggMr. and Mrs. George W. BrowerPete H. Brown and

Mildred F. Brown FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert L. BrownMr. Robert N. BrownMr. and Mrs. William G. BrownSusan M. and Larry H. BryanMs. Edna BryantJohn D. Buckman Charitable TrustMs. Margaret C. ButlerMs. Pat CampbellCarbRite CompanyMs. Grace A. CarterMs. Barbara ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ashley CleekMs. Lynn B. CollierCommunity Foundation of Greater

MemphisConditioned Air, Inc.The Peter J. Connelly FamilyGeorge Russell Conner, RNMr. Joseph G. CravenMs. A. J. DanemanMs. Evelyn DavisMr. and Mrs. George DendrinosMr. and Mrs. Peter DuncansonMr. and Mrs. James T. EdwardsMrs. Karen FaughtFidelity Charitable Gift FundMr. and Mrs. Tim W. FlackMs. Jean E. FlemingMr. and Mrs. Mike FowlerMr. Bryan FranksMrs. Linda FritzDr. and Mrs. Noel K. FrizzellMr. Michael D. FrytMrs. Ruby M. GeanDr. Barry and Elizabeth GilmoreMolly and Robert GoochDr. L. J. GoodgameSusan and Alan GrafGina GuascoGumtree TwigsMr. and Mrs. Joel HalvorsonMr. and Mrs. Carl Hare, Jr.Mr. James E. HarrisVidelious HarwellMs. Glenda K. HauheMr. and Mrs. Russell HendrixHeritage Plantation FoundationDr. Amy Hertz and

Mr. Robert L. ShankmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. HesterMr. and Mrs. Phil HickersonHighland Capital Management, LLCMs. Vickey HobbsMr. Lawson HolladayHope Christian Community

FoundationMs. Rene R. Horton

Richard Wyatt HowellMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. HuffMr. and Mrs. Leonard HuntMr. and Mrs. Bob ImhauserMr. Alexander R. InnesJ. F. Oakes Sales & Marketing, LLCMr. and Mrs. Bob A. JaggersMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. JenkinsMr. and Mrs. George JohnsonMr. John A. Johnson, Jr.C.V. and Gloria JonesMs. Cindy K. KennedyDr. and Mrs. Noah B. KimballMr. and Mrs. Martin A. KocmanMr. and Mrs. Clarence KoehnKohl’sKraft Foods Matching Gifts ProgramKathryn D. KrauseSonya A. KrivcherDr. and Mrs. Joel I. KronenbergMs. Karen W. LamportMr. and Mrs. James W. LanierMr. John S. LanzaMr. and Mrs. Wilburn LeachMelvin and Margaret N. LeeLenny’s Franchisor, LLCMr. Jerry LittleDr. and Mrs. LaVerne R. LovellMr. and Mrs. Jimmy E. LoweMr. Tom LundbergMr. and Mrs. John W. LynchMalco TheatresMr. and Mrs. Larry E. MarettDr. and Mrs. Frank W. MarkusMr. and Mrs. Jules MartinMs. Amanda S. MauckMr. and Mrs. Gregory W. MauckDr. and Mrs. William N. MayRobin Mayhall, RNMrs. Gladys C. McChristonMr. and Mrs. John T. McClanahanMr. and Mrs. Ben R. McClungMr. and Mrs. Lloyd McCracken, Jr.Mr. Jim McCulloughMrs. Laverne McDanielDr. and Mrs. Leslie McDowellMike Rose Soccer ComplexMrs. Marion Frances MilamMax Daniel Miller III* and

Phoebe T. MillerMr. and Mrs. Robert L. MinarichKhadijat B. MomohMr. and Mrs. Larry MoodyMr. Nathaniel R. MorrisMosaik Solutions LLCMs. Donna NewellMr. and Mrs. Max W. NicholsJerry and Penny NowlinNucor Steel ArkansasMs. Sarah A. OdorMr. and Mrs. Marshall S. OserMr. John K. OwensLarry and Dianne Papasan

Mr. and Mrs. James H. PatePediatric Adolescent Medicine, Inc.Pediatrics East, Inc.Pemiscot County R-3 School DistrictMr. Eddie L. PernellMr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. PetrieThe Pfizer Foundation Matching

Gifts ProgramThao Phuong PhamMr. and Mrs. John L. PhillipsRick and Janet PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Dwayne PierceKini Kedigh PlumleeMr. James PritchardThe Prudential Foundation

Matching Gifts ProgramKerry RegenMr. and Mrs. Rick RobertsonMr. Jackie RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Robert E. RossCarol and Mike Ross-SpangMrs. Virginia I. RyanSaddle Baptist ChurchLiz SaltonMr. and Mrs. B. B. SandersMr. Arthur R. SansomMr. Samuel A. SeatonLauren and Eric SeftonSemmes-Murphey Neurologic &

Spine InstituteShadowlawn Middle SchoolMr. Jack J. ShermanDr. and Mrs. T. D. ShockleyMr. and Mrs. James L. ShortSignal CentersMr. and Mrs. Taylor SimontonDr. and Mrs. Jon A. SimpsonMs. Lori SimsMr. A. B. Smith, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Emmett G. SmithSmith & Nephew, Inc.Ms. Betty SpencerSportsman Camo CoversSt. Agnes AcademyState of TennesseeMr. and Mrs. Charles SteeleSandra S. StricklandMichelle StubbsMrs. Miriam E. StyersMs. Recie S. TateMrs. Clytee K. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Duane ThomasThomas & BettsMs. Tracy TidwellMr. and Mrs. John W. TippittMr. and Mrs. Charles A. VanceMr. and Mrs. G. G. Walker IIIMr. Ike S. WalkerMr. and Mrs. James WebbCarol WeidenhofferMr. and Mrs. David WillcuttMrs. David G. Williams, Sr.Ms. Sadie M. Williams

Mr. Thomas M. WilliamsMrs. Barbara H. WilsonSue Womack

5+ yearsCaren and Barney AbisLarry and Kathy AccardiMr. J. Herbert AdamsMs. Marion E. AddisonMrs. Pamela AdkinsMr. James H. AgentThe Akle FamilyMr. Joseph W. AlbrightMr. Roger D. AlexanderMs. Sharon B. AlexanderMr. and Mrs. James D. Allen, Sr.Alliance Application Equipment, LLCMr. Bryan AllisonMr. and Mrs. Edward AllredAltruria Elementary SchoolMrs. and Dr. K.J.S. AnandMr. and Mrs. David J. AndersonMs. Kathleen AndersonAnonymous (5)Mr. Ford AppleAppling Middle SchoolMr. and Mrs. Frank E. Archer IIIDon and Meri ArmourMs. Ruby ArmourMr. and Mrs. Gary W. AshburnMr. Charles AuerbachAutoZoneMs. Tina L. AyersMr. Charles S. BaerMr. Robert L. BaileyRob and Vicki BairdMs. Jan G. BakerDr. Michael L. BakerBaker, Donelson, Bearman,

Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCMr. and Mrs. Melvin J. BallinMr. and Mrs. Charles W. BannonMr. and Mrs. Larry BarberMs. Elena BarhamMs. Wilodyne BarnettMr. and Mrs. Joseph BarrettBartlett Elementary SchoolMr. and Mrs. John BartonMs. Kay L. BartonMr. and Mrs. Roy L. BartonMrs. E. Brady BartuschMs. Sharon BatemanDr. Frank O. BatsonMr. Will E. BattsMr. and Mrs. Cary BawcumMs. Connie BawcumMr. and Mrs. Jonathan BawcumMr. and Mrs. Wayne BawcumMr. Gary W. BeadlesDr. and Mrs. James H. BeatyMr. Willie BellW. M. Bell FoundationMr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Belz

2014 DONORS


Dr. Elisa I. Benaim and Mr. Ely Benaim

Ms. Elizabeth J. BensonDr. Mary E. BentonBergin-Dye Properties, LLCMs. Betty A. BillingsleyMr. and Mrs. Juston BillingsleyMrs. Linda BinghamMr. David S. BiondolilloMr. and Mrs. Tim BishopMr. James D. BivensDr. Dennis Black and

Dr. Gail BeemanDrs. Martin and Johnetta BlakelyMr. Len BlantonBlaylock Farms PartnershipMr. and Mrs. R. L. BloomingburgMr. and Mrs. Robert P. BlumenthalBobby Myers FarmDr. Douglas BoertjeMr. and Mrs. Wythe BoggsBon Lin Middle SchoolMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. BondWilliam W. Bond III and

Madonna B. BondMr. Charles BouldinMr. Amos B. BowieMr. Garrett BoydMr. Richard A. BoydBoyle Investment CompanyMr. Curtis BradfieldMs. Virginia V. BradfordMs. Karen BramlettMr. and Mrs. Clint BrattonMr. and Mrs. John BreedsBrian McDaniel Farms PartnershipMr. and Mrs. Granvel BridgesMr. Cleotris F. BrittenumMr. Tommy BrooksMrs. Elizabeth K. BrownMr. George E. BrownGeorge W. and Louise W. Brown

Memorial TrustBryan Concrete ConstructionMs. Alice BryantRaymond H. Bryant*Mr. Chuck BullardMr. and Mrs. Chris A. BullingtonMr. Chris BurgettGeorge and Mary Elizabeth

BurghenMs. Cordia BurkhardtMr. and Mrs. Patrick BurnettMr. and Mrs. Phil BurnettMrs. Peggy BurroughMs. Edna C. BurtonMr. David M. ButlerMs. Phillina ButlerMr. and Mrs. Ryan ButterickMr. Robert E. ByarsMr. James E. ByfordC & R Grocery

Cache Valley Electric Co.Mr. James E. Cahill, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CallerySenor Lorenzo CalsadillaGene and Karen CarlisleMr. and Mrs. Luther S. CarlockMrs. Gladys CarneyMr. and Mrs. Rickey CarringtonMr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Carroll, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Leon CarrollMs. Mary CarruthMr. Billy Carson IIMr. David L. CarterRob and Jenny CarterMr. Terrell E. CarterMs. Julia K. CasonNancy and Danna CaveCave Springs Baptist ChurchCBMM North America, Inc.Ms. Sabrina ChambersMr. Sothearath ChhimMr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. ChildersThe Children’s Foundation of

MemphisThe Children’s Health FundMr. Charles E. ChildresMs. Tina ChismMr. Melvin ChristianMr. and Mrs. Danny ChumneyMr. and Mrs. Joseph CimonMr. Sonny ClantonMs. Clara ClarkMr. and Mrs. Darel E. ClarkDave, Sophia, Taara and

Cameron ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Calvin T. Clay, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. CleggMr. Rickey ClevelandThe Clorox Foundation Employee

Giving CampaignMr. Tommy CobbMs. Lucille G. CohanMrs. Betty ColeMr. Darin R. ColeMr. Vincent ColeMs. Arhonda B. ColemanMrs. Dorothy O. ColemanCollierville Soccer AssociationMildred E. ColottaMrs. Thera ComerComet CleanersMichelle Accardi ConnorsMs. Doris CooperMr. John CooperCooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Co. Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. CosbyMr. and Mrs. Lionell CothranMr. John H. Council, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Hugh N. CowanMr. Bob CowellMiss Sadie L. CoxMs. Janelle Craig

Mr. Larry G. CraigMs. Lucy CrawfordMr. and Mrs. William R. CrawfordMrs. Helen A. CreasyMr. and Mrs. Murray CreasyMs. Sarah B. CriddleMr. and Mrs. Michael CrockerMr. John CromwellMs. Gina CrovettoMr. and Mrs. Matthew R. CrowJohn and Betty CroweMr. Bobby J. CrumMs. Jackie CulpepperMrs. Noel T. CumbaaMr. and Mrs. Herbert C. CzechMr. Timothy F. DaltonMr. and Mrs. Charles DanielMr. Ellis L. DanielDaniel Billingsley FarmMr. and Mrs. Daniel DarlingMr. and Mrs. E. O. DarlingMr. Gregory DaughertyMr. Jerry G. DavisMrs. Joyce M. DavisMrs. Marie F. DavisMr. and Mrs. Michael B. DavisDr. Valerie A. DavisDawson Welding Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. DeanMr. and Mrs. Burton DeatonMr. and Mrs. Carl DeBerryMr. and Mrs. Carl DeddoMr. Rick DegroffMr. Mark DelmastroDelta Dough, Inc.Delta Metals Co., Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Tony DemaioDr. and Mrs. Kin DempseyDepartment of Correction-

Nashville, TNMr.* and Mrs. Dave F. Dermon, IIMr. Charles A. DeSoniaMs. Millicent DewittDiversified Trust Co., Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. DixonMs. Zelda DobbsMr. Wayne S. DonnellMr. and Mrs. Bobby DonovanMr. John A. DoranMr. and Mrs. A. G. DossMs. Aliene DriscollMs. Bobbie J. DriverMike and Carol DuffyMr. and Mrs. Richard DuffyMr. and Mrs. Derek H. DulaneyLee and Joe DuncanMr. and Mrs. William T. DuncanDuncan-Williams, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William R. DunhamMr. and Mrs. Johnny A. DurdenMs. Cornelia DurhamMr. and Mrs. Neil E. Durst

Ms. Paula DycusMr. and Mrs. Michael B. EasleyEast Arkansas Equipment Co., Inc.East Arkansas Industrial Truck &

Tractor Supply, Inc.East Arkansas Seeds, Inc.Mr. Aaron R. EastonMs. Kay M. EatonMr. and Mrs. Ken W. EdmundsonMr. and Mrs. Elliott L. EdwardsDr. Andrea ElbergerEllendale Elementary SchoolMrs. Laurie EllingsworthMrs. Hala N. ElsohlyMs. Vicky Emerson-BevisDr. and Mrs. B. Keith EnglishMrs. Mary L. EppsMrs. Nancy EssaryEssix Resources, Inc.Mr. Dan W. EubanksDr. Trey and Angela EubanksMrs. LueDean EvansMr. Bradley FairMr. Davis L. Fair IIIMr. Robert F. FarrellyMr. and Mrs. Fred R. FederFedExFedEx Employees Credit AssociationFedEx Pilots’ Wives AssociationMr. Brant FergusonMr. and Mrs. Anthony FerraraMs. Sara A. FieldsMrs. Genet FiferRaymond W. FinkeFirst Assembly Christian SchoolFirst Horizon Matching Gift ProgramMr. and Mrs. Timothy G. FisherMr. and Mrs. James L. FlattMr. and Mrs. Jimmie FlemingDr. Bess FlynnFMC TechnologiesMs. Sandra FoleyMr. Kent Ford, Jr.Ms. Rowanna F. FordMr. Charles ForsytheMs. Brenda S. FowlerMr. and Mrs. Garry FranklinMrs. Patricia A. FrederickMs. Ruby W. FreemanMr. Taylor N. FrenchMs. Rachel S. GabrielleschiMs. Helen R. GaiaMr. Robert Gardner, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Don GarnerDr. and Mrs. Steven GarrettGasco Club c/o Columbia Gulf

TransmissionMrs. Amer GatewoodMr. and Mrs. Gary L. GavrockGE Capital Aviation ServicesMr. and Mrs. Eddie W. GelstonMr. and Mrs. Charles M. Gentry

Ms. Hazel C. GentryKelly and Brent GerhartMs. Evelyn GibbsGibson Flying Service, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Timothy G. GillespieMr. Robert C. GilleyKathryn and Jim GillilandMr. and Mrs. Brad GilmoreMike and Donna GlennMr. Billy GodwinThe Gooch FamilyMr. and Mrs. Wayne GoolsbyMs. Jaime GrammerMr. and Mrs. Michael GratzerTony and Ginger GravesMr. James C. GravesMr. and Mrs. William W. GreenGreenway Equipment Company, Inc.Mrs. Robert GrissomMr. Milton GuiceMrs. Amanda J. HalbertMrs. Bessie M. HallMr. and Mrs. Patrick HalpinHamilton Mechanic ServicesMs. Bonnie T. HammettSharon HanksMr. and Mrs. Jim Harbin, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Eddie HardinMs. Joan HarrelsonMr. and Mrs. Larry F. HarrisMrs. Linnie HarrisMr. and Mrs. McArthur HarrisonMrs. Mary HarveyDr. and Mrs. Burt HayesDr. and Mrs. Wayland J. Hayes IIIConnie HaygoodMs. Cinderella HaynesMrs. Nell HeavnerMr. Charles HeifetMr. and Mrs. Ronald C. HeitmeyerMr. and Mrs. Sam D. HendersonMr. Wallace L. HenryMr. and Mrs. William Henry, Sr.Mr. Jim HerbertHeritage Farms PartnershipMr. and Mrs. Jason D. HerringMr. and Mrs. Jimmy HerronMs. Mabel HicksMs. Annie HigginbothamN. HigginsHiggins Auto and AG CenterMr. Bobby D. HillMr. and Mrs. Carl HillMr. and Mrs. Matthew HillHillstrom Davidson –

Hillstrom Hunter Advised FundMr. Walter HimeMr. and Mrs. Lucas A. HinesMrs. Martha HinesMr. and Mrs. Victor HinzeMr. Robert L. HirsbergMr. and Mrs. Jimmy R. Hitt


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Ms. Ruth C. HobbsHobbs Family Farm PartnershipMr. and Mrs. Patrick W. HoffmanMrs. Lucinda HoffmasterHamp and Nancy HolcombMr. and Mrs. Tim HolcombMs. and Mrs. Allison R. HoldenMr. and Mrs. Jonathan HolimanMr. Joseph HolleyMr. and Mrs. William L. HollowayMrs. Carolyn J. HollowellMrs. Brenda K. HolmesMs. Lana R. HornMr. Gene HortonMr. Milton D. HoskinsHouston High SchoolMr. and Mrs. Donald D. HowardMr. Joe B. HowellMr. and Mrs. Russell T. HughesHughes Farm PartnershipMr. and Mrs. Jeffery S. HuntMr. John H. HurleyMr. Patrick HurleyHutcherson Flying Service, Inc.Mrs. Krystle M. Hutcheson Ms. Ann HydeMs. Cathryn M. HydeMr. Bobby R. HysmithIBM Employee Service CenterIdeal Chemical & Supply Co.Dr. and Mrs. Masanori IgarashiInventory Locator ServiceMr. and Mrs. John C. IovinelliMr. and Mrs. Alvie Isaac, Jr.J & R Contractor, Inc.J.T. Jarrett & SonsJABILMrs. Bernice JacksonMrs. Bernice T. JacksonMr. Michael E. JacksonMs. Rebecca JacksonMr. and Mrs. W. D. JamesonMr. David JefcoatMrs. Louis C. JehlMs. Joan JekelsMrs. Louise P. JenkinsMs. Peggy JenningsDr. and Mrs. Gerald R. JerkinsJerry Buse Sporting GoodsJessland FarmsJesus Is Lord ChurchMrs. Virginia JeterJewish Foundation of MemphisJMS Russel Metals Corp.Ms. Ginger W. JoeJohnny West FarmsMrs. Barbara L. JohnsonMs. Dorothy JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Kevin R. JohnsonMs. Margaret Ann JohnsonMrs. Mary A. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson

Ms. Joyce E. JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Richard W. JohnstonMr. Bud JonesMs. Ellen A. JonesMrs. Helen J. JonesMr. and Mrs. Philip E. JonesMr. and Mrs. Phillip E. JonesMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. JonesMs. Anna JordanDr. and Mrs. Royce JoynerMr. and Mrs. Richard JusticeMs. Charlene M. KalbMr. and Mrs. James G. KarasMr. and Mrs. Arthur F. KautzMs. Judy KeeneKellogg’sDr. and Mrs. Derek M. KellyMr. and Mrs. Michael Edward KellyMr. Aubrey KempMr. and Mrs. Richard E. KephartMr. and Mrs. Stanley S. KeslerMs. Mary J. KeywoodMs. Hilda KimbrellMs. Wanda J. KimbroughMs. Elizabeth R. KingKline Mechanical Systems, Inc.The Klyce FamilyMrs. Retha R. KnightDr. Nagendra S. KodaliMs. M. K. KolbySgt. John Paul KoonceKPMGMs. Irma G. KramerMr. Dennis KrauseMr. Robert W. Krutz, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Keith A. KykerMr. and Mrs. Earnest E. LaceyMr. Allen LaneL’Anguille River FarmsMs. Edna L. LanierMr. and Mrs. Chris LansdellMrs. Jean H. LarkinMr. Alex LathamMs. Carolyn LathamMs. Betty LaughlinMr. and Mrs. David LaundreMs. Helen LeeMr. and Mrs. Phillip S. LemoineLenny’s of Riverdale, LLCMr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. LenoirMr. and Mrs. Johnny G. LetsonMr. Arvel LewisLewisburg Primary SchoolLexus of MemphisMr. and Mrs. Gene LichliterMr. Luther H. LieblongMr. Soo-Tsong LimMr. and Mrs. Thomas G. LincolnMs. Florence S. LindgrenMr. Merlin D. LindseyMr. Michael LindseyMr. and Mrs. Russell Lindsey

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EXpEriEnCE prEpArEs VOLUnTEEr FOr MED sCHOOL

Memphis’ reputable health care scene originally drew 21-year-old Diana Bigler to the city. now a senior at rhodes College, the Bowling green, Ky., native will attend the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in the fall. The 250 hours she’s volunteered at Le Bonheur in the last four years helped confirm her decision to serve families as a physician.

“i was drawn to the idea of a small liberal arts school, but i loved that rhodes was in the middle of the city of Memphis. As a pre-med student, i was impressed by the number and close-proximity of so many accomplished hospitals,” said Bigler, who is studying chemistry and religion at rhodes.

Bigler has served in a variety of roles at Le Bonheur, from teaching families how to enroll in online medical records to bringing comfort to children and families in the Emergency Department.

“i enjoy being part of creating a less stressful environment for a sick child and family,” she said. “i have seen the impact i can make through a simple act of kindness — sitting with a child so that the family can eat, shower or just have a few moments of respite mean so much to a stressed parent.”

Last spring she shadowed physicians in cardiology, neurology and surgery twice a week to learn more about the field of medicine.

“Volunteering at this hospital has given me professional role models, exposed me to the health care atmosphere and reinforced my passion to pursue a career in medicine,” she said.

Tim Flack, former director of patient and Family Centered Care and Volunteer services at Le Bonheur, says he has no doubt that Diana will make a great doctor.

“Diana genuinely cares about the patients and families at Le Bonheur, and we are grateful to have her here as a volunteer,” he said.


Ms. Virginia LindseyLinn FarmsLipscomb & Pitts InsuranceMr. and Mrs. Frank A. LitanoMr. Taft F. LittleMr. Bobby LittlejohnMr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. LivingstonMrs. Dianne LlanesMr. and Mrs. William J. LogueMr. and Mrs. Chris LongMrs. and Mrs. Christy LongMrs. Joann LongMr. Lawrence C. LongTina M. LounMr. George LovelessMr. and Mrs. Donnie F. LovellMrs. Ellen LovickDr. and Mrs. Ernest LoweMr. and Mrs. Frank LupshaJohn and Sheon LynchMs. Virginia LynchMr. Richard LynnM & T Paving and

Construction Co., Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Sam MaddoxMr. and Mrs. Leamon E. MaloneMr. and Mrs. Michael T. MaloneMs. Therese A. MangoldMr. and Mrs. William C. MannMr. Gale ManningMr. and Mrs. Dale ManningMr. Gary MansfieldMs. Jeanette MappMr. Ronald L. MarmeMr. and Mrs. Robert H. MarrMr. and Mrs. Otis T. Marshall, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George MartinMr. Jack S. MartinMr. Sam MastMatcor Metal Fabrication Inc.Ms. Patricia MatenPaul and Roberta MatthewsMr. William MayMr. James R. MayoMrs. Ione M. McBrideMr. and Mrs. Billy J. McCainStacy and Chris McCallMs. Josephine McCarleyMr. and Mrs. Gary McCarterMr. and Mrs. Gary McCarter IIMr. and Mrs. Steven McCarterMs. Evelyn A. McCartneyMrs. Julian McCarverMr. and Mrs. Hugh R. McClatchyMr. and Mrs. Marx W. McClellanMr. Malachy McCoolMrs. Brenda McCordMr. Randy L. McDanielMr. and Mrs. Doug McDonaldMs. Hilda McDougalMr. William McDowellMr. Louis McGaha

Dr. and Mrs. J. Lucius McGeheeMr. and Mrs. Terry McGrawMs. Evelyn McGregorMr. Jo McGuireMr. and Mrs. Hugh McLartyMr. and Mrs. David McMillanMrs. Shelby B. McMinnMs. Patricia A. McNairMs. Maxine McNattMr. and Mrs. Durward D. McNeerMike and Dennie McReeDr. Kathryn A. McVicarMeador Farming Co.Ms. Virginia M. MeadowsMs. Carolyn MedlinMemphis City Employees

Credit UnionJohn and Deborah MerinoMGM Resorts FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dalton MiddletonMr. and Mrs. Harvey E. MiddletonMid-South Amateur Radio

AssociationMr. and Mrs. Bruce MillerMr. and Mrs. Rocky MillerMs. Faye W. MillsMr. and Mrs. Jon MilsteadMs. Betty MimsMocker & Associates, Inc.Mr. Arthur B. MonroeMr. and Mrs. Charles E. MonroeMr. and Mrs. Harold L. MontgomeryMr. and Mrs. Terry L. MoodyMr. David B. MooreMrs. Elijah MooreMrs. Judy MooreMs. Mary C. MooreMr. and Mrs. Michael R. MooreTa’mara Janel MooreMr. and Mrs. Rickey R. MoreheadMr. Alan K. MorganMrs. Ella W. MorrisMs. Marian M. MorrisonMr. Ali MostafaviMs. Dale M. MotleyMr. and Mrs. Johnny MounceMount View Baptist Church Sunday

SchoolMt. Nebo Baptist ChurchMrs. Marcie E. MulhernMr. and Mrs. George M. MurphreeMr. and Mrs. Paul A. NanceMr. and Mrs. Bobby NanneyDr. Deborah D. NelsonMr. and Mrs. Theodore NeumannNew Hope Baptist ChurchMs. Gail NicholsMr. Kenneth NoeDr. Roger NolteMr. Samuel C. OakleyMr. Mike W. OatsvallMaureen and Chris O’Connor


LE BOnHEUr DAD, iHOp MAnAgEr CHAMpiOns nATiOnAL pAnCAKE DAY

One day each year, iHOp Area Manager Bobby Abdi and his team prepare and serve more than 30,000 pancakes in 15 hours at his 13 Memphis-area restaurants. Abdi knows iHOp’s national pancake Day means weeks of preparation and long hours, but it’s all for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital – a cause that’s personal for Abdi and many of his employees.

iHOp restaurants across the country have been celebrating national pancake Day in early March since 2006, offering free pancakes in exchange for a donation to Children’s Miracle network Hospitals. Locally, national pancake Day has raised more than $70,000 for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

“it’s an exciting time. We start preparing two weeks in advance, educating our employees on what Le Bonheur does for our community, making sure we have enough batter,” said Abdi, who is one of four area managers.

Abdi moved to Memphis in 2001 from Houston, Texas, with his wife, Hanni, and their three children. Their middle daughter, nour, 12, has autism and has been a patient at Le Bonheur for nearly eight years.

“For me and several of our employees, it’s personal,” Abdi says of national pancake Day. “so many i know have children who go to Le Bonheur.”

national pancake Day starts as early as 4 a.m. for Abdi. He usually doesn’t finish until 2 or 3 a.m. the following morning. it’s a long day, but full of energy and motivation to give back to Le Bonheur, he says.

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Ms. Linda OliverMr. and Mrs. Timothy E. OliverMrs. S. OndraOrgill, Inc.Cristina OswaltMr. Lucius OthmanR.L. OverallMs. Barbara OwensMrs. Linda D. OwensMs. Cynthia L. PaceMr. Paul R. PadenMr. J. E. PageDr. and Mrs. Frederick B. PalmerParis Henry County Healthcare

FoundationJudith and Bruce PariseyMrs. Jennifer ParrisMrs. Joyce PassmoreMr. Alexander E. Patterson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jeff A. PattyRose V. PaynePediatric Emergency Specialists, PCMr. John PeeblesMr. Joe PegramMr. and Mrs. William PerkinsMr. and Mrs. John B. PerryPeter Pan Children’s FundMr. and Mrs. Rick PetersCurtis L. Petty, Jr.Ms. Pamela PhedfordMr. and Mrs. Eddie PhillipsMr. and Mrs. James E. PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Michael PigorsMr. Franklin D. PilchDr. Christopher D. PionkeMs. Barbara T. PittmanMr. and Mrs. Billy PittmanConnie N. PittmanMr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. PlunkMr. and Mrs. Jackie PlunkettMr. Perry P. PocheMr. Raymond J. PoliceMrs. Billie E. PoolMs. Catherine O. PottsPower Equipment CompanyPratt Christian ChurchMrs. Betty M. PresleyMr. Dennis PresleyMr. Robert PriceMs. Peggy PuckettMr. and Mrs. Hubert H. PulleyMs. Ann PurcellMr. David PuttMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Quinlan, Jr.Mr. Joseph Quinlan IIIR & S Bryan Farm PartnershipRacer’s AG ServiceMr. and Mrs. Jim RagonMr. and Mrs. John R. Ramey IIISenor Jesus RamosMr. David RandleMr. and Mrs. William A. Rasch

Raymond James Financial, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Pat ReamerMr. and Mrs. Vaughan ReidMr. and Mrs. Sean ReynoldsMs. Gail S. ReynoldsMs. Kajuanda ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Robert E. ReynoldsBill and Amy RhodesMr. and Mrs. Wally RiffleMr. Webster Riggs, MDBob and Patsy RiikolaRing Container TechnologiesNick and Judy RingelSenorita Maria G. RoaMr. Dexter C. RobbinsMr. and Mrs. C. M. RobertsDr. Kenneth R. RobertsonMs. Maria RobertsonMs. Tina M. RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Jerry R. RobinsonMr. Thomas E. RobinsonMs. Mary RogersRoll Form GroupMr. and Mrs. Robert S. RoseMr. and Mrs. Paul RoseMr. and Mrs. Charles E. RousseauMrs. Margaret L. RoutonMr. Harvey L. RowlenMr. George RozaMr. and Mrs. Gerald P. RudenRunsick Flying Service Inc.Ms. Sandra L. RunyanDr. and Mrs. Andrew RussellMr. William E. RussellMs. Frances L. RutledgeSafe Kids WorldwideMr. and Mrs. Allen SaffoldDr. Jasmine SahniMr. and Mrs. Jesse J. SalterSaltillo Elementary SchoolDr. Joel and Esther SaltzmanMr. and Mrs. Larry M. SamsMs. Bobbie SamuelsMs. Betty J. SavageMr. and Mrs. Bryan P. SawyerMr. Frank P. SchadrackFred and Courtney SchaefferMr. Paul SchumacherMr. and Mrs. Richard SchwabColin and Cailey ScifertMr. and Mrs. Donald E. ScottMr. and Mrs. Edgar L. ScottMr. Rudy SealsMs. Nancy K. SebrenSedgwickServiceMaster by StratosMs. Lula SettlemireSFU Methodist Men’s ClubSG Steel Services CompanyMrs. Dorothy ShawhanMs. Dorothy ShelbyMr. and Mrs. E.P. Shepherd

Mr. and Mrs. Roy ShirkeyMr. Anthony W. ShirleyMs. Lily ShuMrs. Mary F. SidneyMr. and Mrs. Glenn SigmanSenor Donato SilvaMr. and Mrs. Brian S. SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Craig M. SimonMs. Jeanne B. SimpsonMr. Bobby SimsMr. Charles W. SimsMrs. Martha A. SitterMr. and Mrs. Andy L. SkeltonMr. David L. SmartMs. Amanda SmithMs. Betty SmithMr. Bill SmithMr. and Mrs. Clifford L. SmithMr. and Mrs. John C. SmithDr. Lacey SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert SmithMr. Robert N. SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert M. SmithMs. Rosa L. SmithMr. and Mrs. Stefan SmithMr. Waymon A. SmithMrs. Billy SolomonMr. and Mrs. Jimmy E. SorrellSouthern Security Federal

Credit UnionMr. and Mrs. Harrison SpearMs. Sue SpechtThe Forrest Spence FundDr. Paula Spence-EvansMr. John B. Spencer IIIMrs. Kathleen A. SprauMr. and Mrs. Richard L. SpreitzerJames F. Springfield, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Ike StacyMr. James E. StantonJoel and Joey StarkMr. Terry P. StarnesStevens Funeral Home Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. StewartMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stickles, Sr.Mr. Herman StiedleDr. Dennis C. and

Mrs. Pamela A. StokesStokes Flying ServiceDavid and Laura StoneDr. Stephanie Storgion and Mr.

Theodore PoplosMrs. Jacquelyn StoverMr. Ray StrainStrategic Financial PartnersMr. Dietmar F. StriederRobert W. StringfellowMr. Jerry W. SuggsMrs. Margaret M. SulekMs. Irene M. SummervilleMr. and Mrs. Carlton R. SumnerSunTrust Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. SutphinMr. Charles SuttonMr. Blake SwaggartMr. Clinton SwindleMr. Brian L. SwordsSystem Scale CorporationSystems Contracting CorporationAjay J. TalatiMr. and Mrs. William J. Tallant, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Dino TashieMr. Dominic TavoletiGerrell TaylorMrs. Joanie N. TaylorMr. and Mrs. G. Paul TedfordMr. Asan G. TejwaniMs. Bonnie ThomasMiss Madeline E. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Jim ThompsonThree Rivers Planning &

Development DistrictThweatt Farms PartnershipMr. Dennis TidwellMr. and Mrs. Joe TidwellMs. Teressa TimbesMr. Joe B. TobiasMr. James R. TomlinMs. Margaret L. TownsendTrail Farms PartnershipTriple G. Excavating, Inc.Tri-State Armature & ElectricalTrout Valley FarmMr. and Mrs. James C. Tullos, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. TylerUnited Way of West Tennessee, Inc.Mr. Freddie UshreaMr. and Mrs. Michael VaccaroMr. and Mrs. Jason ValentineMr. and Mrs. John E. VanHorn, Jr.Mr. Eugene VaughnMs. Velma E. VessMr. and Mrs. Lawrence VielhaberMr. Alonso H. VowellMs. Shirley B. WadeMr. Tom WadeMr. Wilburn R. WadeMr. Denny WaiteMr. and Mrs. DeFord WalkerMr. and Mrs. Donald L. WalkerMs. Jane P. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Mike WalkerMs. Ruth WallMs. Mable W. WallaceRush and Clara Gwen WallerDr. Jewell C. Ward and

Mr. Jim A. BrooksDr. Julie L. WareMr. Charles WarrenMr. and Mrs. Joe WarrenR. WatkinsMrs. Jeanine L. WattsMrs. Silva B. WebsterWeeks Farm

Mrs. Bonnie WerbeckMr. James S. WerkhovenMr. and Mrs. Malcolm WessonDr. Glenn T. WetzelMrs. Alice WheatleyMrs. Charles Z. WhiteMs. Carolyn M. WhitehurstKatherine WhitfieldMs. Doris WhitsonMr. James K. WickerMr. and Mrs. James B. WiertelakDr. Rebecca S. WilkieMr. and Mrs. Walter R. Wilkins IIIMs. Debra E. WillhiteMr. and Mrs. Dennis WilliamsEthel Mae WilliamsMrs. Gwendolyn W. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. James E. WilliamsMrs. Jane W. WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Mark A. WilliamsMr. Beauton WilliamsonBunny WillisMr. and Mrs. Judd C. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Mark WilsonMr. and Mrs. Robert J. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Robert Q. WilsonThe Kemmons Wilson Family

FoundationMr. and Mrs. Greg WindhamMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. WingoMr. James T. WoodDr. and Mrs. Thomas O. WoodWoodruff Electric Cooperative

CorporationMr. Earl WoodsMrs. Ginger WoodsMr. and Mrs. Wesley S. WoodsMrs. Dot WorleyMr. and Mrs. Phil WorleyThe Darryl Worley Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Larry F. WrightMr. and Mrs. Ralph N. WrightAnne Wulff and Brian BenderskyMrs. Joan H. WunrowBarrie and Kenneth WurzburgMs. Sandra WurzburgYarbrough Cable Service, LLCMr. Charles A. YoungMr. and Mrs. Dan YoungDr. David B. and Susan D. YoungMr. Lawrence W. YoungMr. and Mrs. Bob YoungerMs. Xia ZhaoMr. Todd ZoblotskyMr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Zweig

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GenerosiTEA Party sells outThe sixth annual GenerosiTea party for Le Bonheur sold out and raised $28,000 for the hospital. The fun morning for 400 included a fashion show, cookie decorating, art projects, a silent auction, a photo booth and local vendors. GenerosiTea is organized by a group of Le Bonheur moms and sponsored by City auto, Cotton Tails and Memorable events and Caterers at Woodland hills event Center.

Recent Events

Radiothons raise awareness, funds

Local dJs took to the airways to raise funds for Le Bonheur. FM100’s “ 12 hours for Kids” radiothon in december raised more than $40,000 for Le Bonheur. dJs ron olson and Michelle Lewis shared the stories of patients and their families. radio ambiente’s two-day annual radiothon in november raised more than $91,000 for Le Bonheur. in september, Jackson, Tenn. WYn 106.9 dJs shane and phil raised more than $60,000. Tupelo’s Wizard 106 morning team, Kelli Karlson and “road Kill Bill” hughes, brought in more than $40,000 for kids at Le Bonheur at the august radiothon. Many thanks to our radio partners and their listeners for supporting Le Bonheur.

YALL: Young leaders step up for Le Bonheur

YaLL (Young adult Le Bonheur Leaders) is a networking group of young professionals passionate about supporting the mission of Le Bonheur through fundraising and volunteer service. More than 70 people attended a January mixer at the hospital. attendees heard from pediatrician-in-Chief Jon McCullers, Md, met Le Bonheur researchers and learned about ways to support Le Bonheur. For more information, visit www.lebonheur.org/YaLL or contact the Le Bonheur Foundation at 901-287-6308.

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Father Daughter Gumtree BallJune 27, 6 p.m. at BancorpSouth Arena in downtown Tupelo, Miss.

Mark your calendars for the largest gathering of dancing dads and their daughters at the 14th annual Gumtree TWiGs Father daughter Ball. The evening features dinner provided by Bishops BBQ, a silent auction, creative activities, dancing and special guests including disney princesses. Co-sponsored by Bancorpsouth and Magnolia Business Centre, this event sold out with more than 1,000 guests attending last year. For more information or to reserve your tickets, visit lebonheur.org/gumtreeball.

Save the date – 11th Annual Pumpkin Run

We’ve set the date, so mark your calendars for saturday, oct. 17 for the 11th annual Le Bonheur pumpkin run 5K and Family Walk. The 3.1 mile course in east Memphis ends with the Boo Bash party for the whole family. Family activities, children’s costume contest, music and refreshments are all part of the fun.

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Ball

June 20, 6:30 p.m., at The Peabody

The Le Bonheur Children’s hospital Ball, hosted by the Le Bonheur Club, is a black-tie event that includes silent and live auctions, a seated dinner, a presentation from a Le Bonheur family and a performance from a children’s choir. The soulsations will provide great music for dancing, and guests can enjoy a photo booth. Tickets are $250. For more information, contact the Le Bonheur Club at 901-682-9905 or visit lebonheurclub.org.

Upcoming Events

Big Wig Ball June 19, 7 p.m. at

Annesdale Mansion

Get ready for a night of hair-raising fun! You can party for a purpose at the fifth annual Big Wig Ball benefitting Le Bonheur. From huge, colorful wigs to mullets and ‘fros, you’ll see everything while enjoying food, drinks, dancing, a silent auction and dueling pianos. hosted by the Le Bonheur associate Board and YaLL, this is one party not to miss. Tickets are $75 each or $130 per couple. vip tickets are $125 each or $230 per couple. visit events.lebonheur.org/bigwigball for more information.

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Your estate gift to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital will help us help children. And we believe nothing is more important. Through the generosity of our wonderful donors, children and their families can receive the lifesaving and life-changing care they need.

We’ve been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals for the expert care we provide our patients. That’s possible only with the continued support of caring people like you.

When it comes to caring for children, every gift matters. Your planned gift will make a difference today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

When working with your financial adviser, please indicate that you’d like to make a bequest to Le Bonheur. Call Sue Matthews, director of gift planning, at 901-287-6308 or [email protected] to learn more.

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