SPECIAL CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN ISSUE

No more worries: CID student is ready for her future

s o u n d e f f e c t s

“We were worried for her future.” That’s how Karen Leebolt explained her feelings when she and her husband, Terry, found out their granddaughter, Celia, had a significant hearing loss. When Celia was two, she started in the nursery class at CID. Not long after, the Leebolts toured the school with executive director Robin Feder.

“We were both impressed,” Terry said. “We saw what they did and how they worked, and it opened our eyes to how specialized the teaching is and how much expertise they have teaching kids.” Karen noticed that the teachers were down on the floor at the children’s level.

It wasn’t long before they could see the progress Celia was making. When she started, she was barely speaking. Within a year, she was initiating conversations. They have been avid supporters of CID ever since.

SPRING 2015

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students and friends of CID.

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Why we give.

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Pacesetter gifts.

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The mission of CID is to teach children who are deaf and hard

of hearing to listen, talk, read and succeed. We partner with families and collaborate with

universities, educators and other professionals worldwide to help children communicate

to achieve their fullest potential.

Karen’s passion for CID extends beyond her own family to others who are dealing with a new diagnosis. “I can’t even imagine being in that situation and not being able to afford to give my child what she needs,” she said.

“One of the main reasons we support CID is because no one is turned away for financial reasons. Our giving helps make this possible.”

It’s CID’s focus on new technology and teaching innovations that most excites Terry, an engineer. “They are constantly improving on the past, adapting and delivering new technologies,” he said.

And this fall, they will watch Celia, now a confident, talkative five-year-old, start kindergarten

“One of the main reasons we support CID is because no one is turned away for financial reasons. Our giving helps make this possible.”

– Karen Leebolt

Karen and Terry Leebolt with granddaughter and CID student, Celia.

in a public school classroom full of kids who can hear. They have no doubts about her future.

“A few years ago, I was concerned about her future success. Now there is nothing holding her back,” Karen said.

TOTAL RAISED

$22.3MNUMBER

OF DONORS

528

OUR GOAL

$25M

“I have seen the amazing things they do at CID. I know he would be proud that his gift helps so many

kids learn to communicate.”– Sally Coleman, niece of donor James Guth –

James Guth struggled with stuttering his entire life. When he was born in 1913, there were few resources to help him. Living with a speech disorder affected every day for James. He could not do basic things like talk on the telephone or order in restaurants. But what he did accomplish is profound.

James’ niece, Sally Coleman, shared his story. “He lived across the street from us. He did not marry or have kids. We had a big family, and his family and close friends meant everything to him,” she said. “We were his lifeline.”

“He was very frugal. He felt money had to be spent for a good reason. He saved as much as he could,” Sally said.

When James passed away 20 years ago, he left financial gifts to many nonprofit organizations including CID, where there is now an endowment in his name. His generosity will live on in perpetuity, helping children learn to speak for generations.

“It is wonderful that someone who had so many problems communicating made, and is still making, significant contributions to a school teaching kids to speak,” Sally said.

“We are so proud of him and the example he gave our family of living generously. He would be thrilled to see what his gift is doing. I have seen the amazing things they do at CID. I know he would be proud that his gift helps so many kids learn to communicate.”

CID Centennial Campaign Cabinet

Honorary Co-Chairs

Robert G. Clark

Joanne P. Knight

Co-Chairs

Laurie Haffenreffer

Eugene M. Toombs, III

Mariquita Barbieri

Frank S. Childress

Jerome R. Cox, Jr.

Kathryn D. Cramer

Robert Crumpton

C. Baker Cunningham

Louis S. Goltermann, Jr.

Carrie L. Johnson

Ralph W. Kalish, Jr.*

Kerrin M. Kowach

Karen S. Leebolt

Ned O. Lemkemeier

Lisa D. McLaughlin

Steve McMillan

Scott D. Monette

Elin C. Nozewski

Rachel H. Oliver

Dennis M. Reagan

David J. Schepers

Hugh Scott, III

James W. Seeser

James M. Snowden, Jr.

Samir A. Tayob

Anabeth Weil

John D. Weil

*in memoriam

Why we give

Bill Jordan attended CID from 1946 to 1956. Today, he is an enthusiastic supporter. Bill explained: “I give back to CID for what it did to develop me into a successful businessman and farmer. At CID, I learned to talk and read lips. I also learned how to live in a hearing society. I always wonder what I would be doing now if it weren’t for CID.”

“Today, I love being involved with CID. I attend reunions and events and I give annually. I believe in the Golden Rule and give back to CID because they did so much for me,” Bill said.

“I would love other alumni to donate as well since our lives are so much better because of our education there. We need to be there for current students so they can have the same education and opportunities as we did.”

James Guth

Bill Jordan

“We need to be there for current students so they can have the same education and opportunities as we did.”

– Bill Jordan –

Max A. Goldstein DonorsAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Laurance L. Browning, Jr. EmersonJoanne & Chuck KnightAnabeth & John Weil

S. Richard Silverman DonorsAnn & Paul Arenberg FamilyEstate of Suzanne SumnerCentene CorporationMr. & Mrs. Julien H. Collins, Jr.Jerry CoxThe Crawford Taylor FoundationDana Brown Charitable TrustThe Guth FoundationWilliam R. Orthwein, Jr. & Laura Rand

Orthwein Foundation

Hallowell Davis DonorsAmeren Corporation Charitable TrustAnonymousC. Baker CunninghamEdward JonesHarry Edison FoundationMike & Laura Herring Interco Charitable TrustArvalla E. Jaycox TrustFlorence E. Jaycox TrustNed & Sally LemkemeierPershing Charitable TrustDr. & Mrs. James W. SeeserMr. & Mrs. Eugene M. Toombs

Ira Hirsh DonorsEstate of Laurance L. BrowningMichael H. FreundLaurie & John HaffenrefferWilliam H. Jordan, Jr. ‘56Ralph W. Kalish, Jr. & Eleanor L. WithersMary Ranken & Ettie A. Jordan

Charitable FoundationSteve & Parker McMillanS.M. Wilson & Co.Spoehrer Family Charitable TrustMr. & Mrs. James M. Snowden, Jr.

Julia Connery DonorsAnonymous (3)Robert G. Clark FamilyEdward Chase Garvey Memorial

FoundationGraybar Foundation

Estate of Judy Alexander-WeberThe Koman Group, LLCKerrin & David KowachTerry & Karen LeeboltMrs. William B. McMillan, Jr.Mrs. Faye Beth O’ByrneJack & Rachel OliverPurk & Associates, P.C.Dave & Carol SchepersScottrade, Inc.W. Bruce Springer & Dr. Patricia A. West

Helen Lane DonorsAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Frank Sheldon ChildressMr. & Mrs. C. Victor CoatesLiz & Chris DorrRobin & Gary FederFleishman-Hillard Inc.Clifford Willard Gaylord FoundationTom & Patti JayneKevin & Alice Lasater, grandparents

of Pre-K graduate Natalie AtkisonCarol A. Littmann Administrative TrustJohn Allan Love Charitable FoundationLisa D. & Robert W. McLaughlinDenny & Michelle ReaganSaigh FoundationMr. & Mrs. Hugh Scott, IIIThe Schmidt & Barton Family FundHerbert & Adrian Woods Foundation,

Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

Audrey Simmons-Martin DonorsMr. & Mrs. Theodore M. ArmstrongMariquita BarbieriConcrete Strategies LLCCharles W. Frees & Jean H.

Frees FoundationMr. Louis S. Goltermann, Jr.E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant

Charitable TrustMs. Robin Hattori & Mr. Michael KimzeyMr. Garrick R. HamiltonMrs. Florence W. HawesAntonnette M. JacksonThe Jackes FoundationKaren S. KalishJames & Tina KlockeMr. & Mrs. Kenneth S. KranzbergMichael D. Rubin & AssociatesScott & Karen MonetteNike IHM, Inc.Mr. Roy PfautchTheresa & Scott Secrest

Ms. Janet S. Scheeline & Mr. Billy G. Spickard

William Bixby Sheldon ’54 & Kathryne McGuigan Sheldon ‘59

Jeff TuckerMark & Jane TuckerMr. & Mrs. James von der HeydtWebb Foundation

May Templeman DonorsFrank Adam FoundationAnonymous (2)Norman D. & Marie L. Atkins

Charitable TrustKathy & Joe BeileinRay & Debbie BenteleAmy & Brian BuehlerDr. & Mrs. Richard A. CholeCID Alumni AssociationCID Parents OrganizationCochlear AmericasRobert CrumptonMark D. FordyceFox Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Fritz GebhardDr. Benjamin & Linda GoldsteinThe Allan & Nan Kalish Goodman FamilyAkira HondaCarrie & Jeff JohnsonDr. & Mrs. Robert L. KistnerMr. & Mrs. Robert F. LanferMB Technology SolutionsMr. & Mrs. Albert MelmanDr. Mark MelmanMr. & Mrs. Paul MendelsonMetro MaterialsLaurie W. MillerMrs. Reuben M. Morriss, IIIBrandon & Jennifer NeuschaferOaktree ProductsMichael & Jada ReeseRegional Business CouncilDr. Alexander Scheeline &

Ms. Alice BerksonSidener FoundationRebecca & Eric StisserStupp Brothers Bridge & Iron Company

FoundationThe Cramer Institute, LLCThe St. Louis Trust CompanyVictor & Selene DeLiniere

Charitable FoundationU.S. BankTheresa & Bill WatsonSteve & Kerri Williamson

Don Calvert DonorsMr. Dick CoatesTom & Jennifer CollinsMr. & Mrs. William F. JamesStephen H. LewisNina & Bud Meissner, Jr.Elin, Tony & Anthony NozewskiMs. Mary Russo & Mr. Robert Hartzog Dr. Jay E. Selman & Mrs. Patricia Kopec

SelmanBarbara B. SingletonPaul & Sally TaylorMr. Samir A. TayobJames B. Weinstein

The following people have generously included CID in their estate plans:

Legacy SocietyAnonymous (7)Paul M. ArenbergMariquita L. BarbieriMrs. Doris W. BlanchardCarl D. BohlVirginia J. BrowningMs. Lucy ChristmanJerry CoxC. Baker CunninghamMichael H. FreundMr. Charles G. HollandMr. Thomas R. JayneMrs. Toby KatzMr. & Mrs. Warren G. Keinath, Jr.Mrs. Kathryne E. McGuiganLisa D. McLaughlinEdwin B. Meissner, Jr.Mrs. Faye-Beth O’ByrneMs. Ann L. PerryMrs. Meredith A. SchmidtJames W. SeeserMr. William Bixby Sheldon ‘54Mrs. Arline R. SimermanMrs. Marcia TashJeff TuckerAnabeth & John WeilMr. Barry J. Weinberg

Pacesetter gifts

We gratefully acknowledge those who have made pacesetting gifts of $500 or more to the Making Conversations Happen Centennial Campaign. Gifts received as of February 2015. Includes gifts made to CID endowed funds.

Check out the construction happening at CID!

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Thanks to funds raised in the CID Centennial Campaign, we are in the process of upgrading the front office and adding two new audiology suites. Look for more updates on our website: www.cid.edu.