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contents Springfield Cares members listing

17 Springfield CARES about Fitness

Column

18 Children’s Miracle Network

7 Talk and Tell the Truth

19 Evening of Hope

9 Chips Against Cancer

20 National Children’s Dental

10 Welcome New Members

21 Plan for Success

GYNCA

Lost & Found Grief Center

The Center for Nonprofit Communication

11 March of Dimes 12 Pregnancy Care Center 13 GYNCA 14 Springfield CARES Scholarship Fund

16 Calendar of Events

Health Month

23 Steak & Steak Dinner Boys and Girls Club

24 Cancer Action Center

American Cancer Society

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5 Table of Contents Victim Center

Fe b r u a r y

3 Membership Directory

24 Valentine’s Day Healthy Tips

Charity Events for February

American Cancer Society

CARES

advertisers 22

Adopt a Cowboy (Good Samaritan Boy’s Ranch)

Ambassadors for Children

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Arc of the Ozarks: Building Healthy Families

Are You a Non-Profit?

BluCurrent Credit Union

Clear Channel Radio

dv LaRue

Fulpower Enterprises

IHOP National Pancake Day for CMN

Jeanne’s Hair Classics

My Furry Valentine

Penney, Murray & Associates

Priority Tax Service

Rewards for Schools

Springfield Little Theatre

Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance

Young Life 15 Year Celebration

Nicole Malinowski Designer

417-849-CARE www.goicare.com

staff

advisory panel

Amy Michael Publisher

Jeff Gossman Mary Valloni Peter Edwards CIA Beverly Roberts Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L Gerry Catapang PT, DPT Ken Childers Chris Shaefer Becky Overend Sharna Rittmaster

Phil Dellasega Creative Director Cara Trask Editor

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“Take a deep breath,” says Adolescent

the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s

answering simple generic questions, like

Therapist Kimberly Michelsen to a group of

Office, the Child Advocacy Center, the Greene

“What is your favorite color?” or “What is the

children in a Greene County courtroom. “Now

County Juvenile Office, and judicial personnel,

name of your pet?”

hold two-three and breathe out two-three.”

have partnered together on the program to

The children in the courtroom, gathered

ensure its success and continuation.

together for an awareness program called

Questions, however, cannot be related to individual cases. Kids Court is a time for

The agencies involved with this program

families to learn about navigating the court

also realize that the ability for the child to

system and meeting the personnel involved,

confidently and accurately tell the truth

so the one rule of the program is that no one

Nervousness seems to be a common thread

to a judge in a courtroom full of people is

can talk about his or her case.

for these children. After all, each one of them

imperative to the court process and to the

is a victim or witness of a violent crime and

outcome of the case.

Kids Court, mimic Kim as she teaches them a relaxation technique used to calm nerves.

is scheduled to testify in court. Testifying,

While the children practice sitting in the truth telling chair, the adults attend parent sessions

One of the ways Kids Court familiarizes

geared toward alleviating some of their fears

families with the courtroom, for instance, is

and answering any questions. At the end of

when each child gets to put on a black robe,

the evening, everyone gathers together for

sit in the judge’s seat, and hit the gavel. The

a graduation ceremony, where the children

“What if someone makes ugly faces at me?”

judge talks to the children about what to

receive certificates of completion, personalized

asks one child. “Do I have to talk about what

expect at court and introduces them to a

pictures in the judge’s seat, and gift bags to

happened?” asks another.

bailiff and other court personnel. At that time,

take home.

especially for children, is not an easy thing to do in a courtroom full of strangers, lawyers, and a defendant.

The response, “talk and tell the truth,” is the over-arching tenet of Kids Court. The need to prepare these children, and their parents,

the children are allowed to ask the judge and bailiff and other court personnel questions about what to expect at court.

about what to expect when they go to court is

Later, the children also have the opportunity

an important component of court advocacy. So

to sit in the “truth telling chair,” a term

important, that The Victim Center, along with

used instead of “witness stand,” to practice

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Friday, January 20th was Chips Against Cancer Night at the Tower Club. This wonderful event, benefiting GYNCA (GYN Cancers Alliance) began at six pm. As we entered the beautiful Tower Club, the room was already beginning to fill up. Casino games provided by Ozarks Entertainment kept some guests occupied while others mingled and browsed the silent auction items that were available. The event is one of the larger annual events to raise funds to help GYNCA provide assistance to women facing gynecologic cancers. GYNCA offers a variety of services ranging from providing gas cards so patients from around its 22-county service can get to and from medical facilities, helping with food, rents, utilities and other expenses as well as resources and emotional support. The ladies of GYNCA reach out to women that are scared, looking for answers or just needing a shoulder and listening ear. Springfield CARES is excited to welcome GYNCA as one of our newest members! If you are interested in volunteering or donating to help GYNCA please call Shanda or Jan at 417-869-2220.

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Alliance). These three charities work hard in our community

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2012 Members of Springfield CARES Mission: We help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies. Working to improve the health of babies across the country; Programs aimed at supporting moms-to-be and professionals; Offering comfort and support to families with a baby in the NICU. Our family is honored to be ambassadors for the 2012 March for Babies. We look forward to spreading awareness about prematurity and continuing to share our story in hopes to give others hope.

suffered from common effects caused from being premature. Paige suffered a grade four intracranial hemorrhage from the trauma of being without fluid, which later resolved. Both babies had PDA (heart murmurs), retinopathy, jaundice, infections, and anemia requiring transfusions. They had chronic lung disease requiring support from ventilators until May 15th and on May 16th we held both of our babies together for the first time. Paige required the ventilator until May 24th; this was a very special day because Paige and Rylee were in a twin crib together for the first time. Paige and Rylee received lifesaving surfactant therapy to relieve their respiratory distress. March of Dimes funded the research leading to the use of surfactant to treat respiratory distress. Paige and Rylee remained in the neonatal intensive care unit until June 23, 2006. They went home with oxygen, apnea monitors, and medications. They had home healthcare, therapies and developmental screenings, and many doctor visits.

Unexpectedly on March 10th, 2006, at just 22 weeks gestation our story began with eleven days in perinatal intensive care at Cox South due to premature rupture of membranes. We were told that survival at 23 weeks is rare with long-term complications. On March 21, 2006 our twins Paige and Rylee were born at just 24 weeks gestation, beginning their journey and fight for life. Paige Elizabeth weighing 1-10oz and 12 inches long and Rylee Madison weighing 1-11oz and 13 inches long. Paige and Rylee

Now, we are blessed with two miracle babies. Paige and Rylee are happy five year olds, healthy and developmentally appropriate for their age. Please join us â&#x20AC;&#x153;March for Babiesâ&#x20AC;? and walk to celebrate babies born healthy and raise funds to help babies who need help to survive and thrive. By supporting March of Dimes other families will be impacted from the continued research and education needed to help prevent birth defects and premature births. President Franklin Rooseveltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal struggle with polio led him to create the 11

National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis at a time when polio was on the rise. Better known as the March of Dimes, the foundation established a polio patient aid program and funded research for vaccines developed by Jonas Salk, MD and Albert Sabin, MD. These vaccines effectively ended epidemic polio in the United States. Its original mission accomplished, the foundation turned its focus to preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes has led the way to discover the genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening, and to educate medical professionals and the public about best practices for healthy pregnancy. We have supported research for surfactant therapy to treat respiratory distress and helped initiate the system of regional neonatal intensive care for premature and sick babies. Our recent Folic Acid Campaign achieved a dramatic reduction in the incidence of neural tube defects, birth defects of the brain and spine. Since 2003, our fight to save babies has been strongly characterized by our Prematurity Campaign. The rising incidence of premature birth has demanded action, and the March of Dimes has responded by initiating an intensive, multi-year campaign to raise awareness and find the causes of prematurity. We invite you to join our efforts by forming a team and attending March for Babies, May 5 at Jordan Valley Park. Start your team at www.marchforbabies.org or contact us at:

1722 S Glenstone W110 Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-9397 lsoulsby@marchofdimes.com Sponsor | Southwestern Womens Health

2012 Members of Springfield CARES

Mission: Provide pregnancy and relationship education to better the health and wellness of young people of Southwest Missouri.

My wife Ahna and I want to share our story

a beautiful daughter named Emma Grace.

of how the Pregnancy Care Center (PCC)

I know that our lives may have gone in a

volunteers and occasional volunteer who

helped turn a difficult time in our lives

different direction if not for PCC. I’m an

can help with special projects and events.

into a much welcomed blessing. In July

18 year-old husband and father, and it has

of 2009, we thought Ahna was pregnant.

been the greatest experience. I know there

Ahna and I both had just turned 17, about

will be challenges ahead but PCC has given

to be seniors in high school.

We were

us the tools to build a healthy relationship

terrified about what would happen and

so we can build a healthy family whatever

how we would be viewed and if we could

comes our way.

get through this difficult time.

Garrett and Ahna have been married for 2 years. Garrett is working to support his

what to expect. Ahna explained our

family and attending night school to finish

situation and they were very understanding,

his degree.

in for a pregnancy test. We came in and found out that Ahna was indeed pregnant. So many thoughts went through our minds of how we would tell our parents, family and friends.

need

for

regular,

weekly

Hostess Receptionist Fatherhood Mentor Pregnancy Test Nurse Event and Mailing Volunteers Work groups

Ahna and I called PCC not really knowing

so we set up an appointment to come

have

Mentor Ultrasound Nurse Download volunteer application at www. pccchoices.org or contact Terry at 417-

Free services are provided to women and men in Southwest Missouri. Through our Medical Clinic, we provide pregnancy testing and ultrasound, which are then followed up by ongoing mentoring and educational classes. Class topics include

877-0800 Coming up: PCC’s Annual Banquet – March 31st at 6:00 pm at University Plaza Convention Center

Our mentor helped us through this

relationships for single moms & couples,

difficult time. Ahna and I began discussing

nutrition, healthy pregnancy, legal issues,

marriage. At PCC, I was able to talk to my

parenting, and fatherhood which all create

mentor and get his advice. You see, I loved

the opportunity for young people to

More than 204,000 young people have

Ahna very much and I had planned on one

redirect their lives and create a positive and

received life-changing services through

day marrying her. I eventually proposed.

hopeful future. More than 1,600 women,

Pregnancy Care Center as a result of the

We continued coming to the center for

men and family members utilize these

kindness and generosity of the people in

relationship classes, fatherhood classes,

programs each year.

Southwest Missouri including people who

and healthy pregnancy classes and to work with our individual mentors.

Through Choices Project, the relationship and prevention program of Pregnancy

Annual 5K/Walk For Life - Saturday, October 6, 2012

donate time, gifts-in-kind and financial gifts so we can provide free services to all.

With the practical help and emotional

Care Center, more than 17,000 students

We would like to thank Dr. Marc McCorcle,

support of Pregnancy Care Center and

receive health and relationship education

OBGYN, PCC’s Volunteer Medical Director,

their wonderful staff and volunteers, Ahna

information along with tools that help

for

and I were able to get the help and support

equip young people to make healthy

expertise. He has been a volunteer medical

that we so greatly needed. Now we have

choices.

director at PCC for more than 11 years.

generously

donating

his

medical

Sponsor | Southwestern Women’s Health

2012 Members of Springfield CARES Mission: GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) provides new hope, education and emergency financial resources to women fighting gynecologic cancer by fostering an atmosphere of compassion, support and learning. In late 2010, GYNCA received a call from

women who receive a gynecologic cancer

newly diagnosed patient, Cheryl, of Joplin.

diagnosis typically find themselves losing

Cheryl and her son were literally moving

their jobs almost immediately due to medical

out of their apartment the afternoon that

appointments,

she called and storing all of their belongings

chemotherapy treatments. This translates

while she moved to Springfield for the next

into a significant loss of household income

few weeks for surgery and subsequent daily

and it takes several weeks or months for

treatments. In the meantime, her son was

disability or other assistance to begin.

moving in with a friend until his mother returned to Joplin. With no job, Cheryl was taking any and all steps to cut her expenses until she could heal and return to work.

surgeries,

radiation

and

In addition to GYNCA’s monthly support group meetings and education/awareness events, we provide emergency non-medical financial assistance to clients in the form of

Upcoming Events: February 26, 2012 semi-annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at Macadoodles-Republic from 1-5 pm. GYNCA’s 11th Annual Spring Luncheon, Silent Auction & Fashion Show by The Harem, Town & County and Krickets at the University Plaza Hotel Ballroom on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 --- doors open at 11 am. Inaugural Cyndi Sullivan Memorial Golf Tournament,

benefiting

GYN

Cancers

Alliance, on Monday, May 21, 2012 at

Upon Cheryl’s arrival in the hospitality rooms

rents, utilities, and vehicle repairs, as well as

at a Springfield hospital, GYNCA was able to

clothing for the patient and children, and

provide her with a pre-paid cell phone so she

gas cards, which are invaluable to patients

could be in touch with family and friends;

who must travel 150+ miles roundtrip every

GYNCA is blessed with a strong, generous

GYNCA was also able to help with storage

day, five days a week, for 5-6 weeks for

and visionary board of directors. Springfield is

bills and even settled early a pay-day loan for

radiation treatments.

home to Missouri’s most generous and caring

cents-on-the-dollar so she could regain the title to her car. After weeks of treatment, Cheryl was able to stay in Springfield with her oldest son and share his rent. Cheryl never asked for much from GYNCA and always said she would “pay it forward” someday.

GYNCA’s goal is to fill the gap by helping with gynecologic cancer patients’ nonmedical bills between initial diagnosis and when they can get back on their feet. Were it not for GYNCA’s assistance, they would have lost their homes, utilities would have

Highland Springs Country Club (men’s and women’s flights)

donors as evidenced by a host of quality, well-run nonprofit organizations. GYNCA values each and every one of its donors and grantors and continues to work hard to be good stewards of everyone’s hard-earned dollars.

In November 2011, GYNCA received a

been shut off and worse yet, many could not

check for $25 from Cheryl with her promise

have afforded the gas to even get to their

partnerships with both CoxHealth and Mercy

to continue to do a little bit every month.

medical treatments.

Hospital Springfield --- both truly care for the

You would have thought we had received a million bucks from the excitement in our voices and the tears in our eyes …we are blessed by those we serve. GYNCA

provides

throughout

support

22-county

Ideally, our gynecologic cancer survivors, or Women of Courage as we like to refer to them, are wonderful volunteers. Because we now have wonderful office space,

and

services

service

there is room for volunteers to help with

area.

our monthly newsletters, prepare for and

Springfield is home to the area’s only two

work fundraising and awareness events or

GYN Oncologists, Dr. Al Bonebrake at

provide help for our monthly support group

CoxHealth and Dr. Jay Carlson at Mercy St.

meetings. Some of our volunteers are busy

John’s, so a big percentage of the women

knitting and crocheting lap quilts and prayer

to whom GYNCA provides help must travel

shawls for those in treatment.

to Springfield for treatment. A majority of 13

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good of our community. It is also important to thank the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) for partnering with GYNCA and area charities to provide us with the tools necessary to strengthen our missions, collaborate for the greater good and to ultimately give back to our community.

3023 South Fort, Suite B Springfield MO, 65807 417-869-2220 (Phone) 417-869-2221 (Fax) www.gynca.org

Springfield CARES Magazine is excited to introduce our Membership Program available to the Not For Profits with 501c3 Status. What does this mean? Our first issue of CARES was printed in June of 2010. Since then, we have continued to include articles from Charities in the community in an effort to increase awareness about the impact they make to Springfield. It has been an incredible experience to become immersed in this project and to see first hand the caring community we live in. It seems to me that there is something for nearly anyone that has need here. The biggest challenge is letting everyone know when events are, getting volunteers when you need them, and making sure that people know who you are so that when someone needs help, they know where to go to get it. We recognized the challenge that most non profits face as they “hope” that their press releases get picked up, and the cost of advertising when they need to get the word out. Every penny they have to spend to create awareness is less that they can spend on their mission. Our program gives them a set amount of space that allows them to schedule their pages when they need it most, and at a low membership fee so that more of their dollars can go to those in need. Our Membership Package is $799 for the year. We wrestled with pricing as we wanted it to be affordable, allow enough space for marketing to make a difference and still make enough revenue to keep going. In the end, we decided to reduce the advertising fees by 90% so that our Not For Profits can take part. What does this include? Here are some details: 1 Featured Full Page (includes article title on cover)* 2 Full Pages of Event Coverage (includes photography of the event) 4 Full Pages to be used as needed (may be split into ¼, ½ and Full Pages) Unlimited Use of Online and Print Calendar Online Directory (Full Page on our Website) Listing in our Membership Directory (Page 3 of the magazine) * Limited Amount Available: First 60 Members only; after which will become a Full Page with no title on the cover. A Business or Individual has sponsored many of our New Members. We would like to sincerely thank our Member Sponsors: Dr. Nancy O’Reilly Psy.D Mr. and Mrs. William H. Darr Southwestern Women’s Health, LLC, E. A. Beguin Jr MD, FACOG Tom and Marsha Slaight dvLaRue Design, Printing and Development Cox Health Systems If you are interested in making a donation to our Scholarship Fund to provide a membership to your Charity, please give us a call. 417-849-CARE(2273)

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The Voice for the Non Pr ofits in our community; bringing awar eness of the impact they make, sharing information on events, stor es of hope, volunte er opportunities, what they of fer and how they can help those in ne ed.

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If you have a charitable event you would like to add, please email us at events@goicar events@goicare.com e.com February 04, 10:00am: February Syndrome Group Down Syndr ome Gr oup of the Ozarks Free Vision Street Fr ee V ision and Ear Clinic – High Str eet Church, Baptist Chur ch, Springfield, MO, 10am 12noon This FREE clinic is open to any syndrome from individual with Down syndr ome fr om Register now birth–adult. at http://www.ozarksdsg.org http://www.ozarksdsg.or g follow the links on the left side. February Febru ary 04, 6:00pm: American Heart Association - Monte Carlo Heart Ball 2012. A February escape to Monte Carlo is just a "Heart Proceeds lifesav-Beat" away. Pr oceeds benefit lifesav research ing research and educational programs pr ograms of the local American Heart Association. Event held at the University Ballroom. more informaPlaza Hotel Ballr oom. For mor e infor mation please call 417-881-1129 February Febru ary 07-08: Jefferson MS Action Day in Jef ferson City MO. Please join them in advocating for difference policies that will make a dif ference in the lives of individuals and families living with MS. Event held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. For more more details for rregistering egistering and times contact Sarah Gentry at sarah.gentry@nmss.org sarah.gentry@nmss.or g February Febru ary 09, 7:30pm: TThe he Killumunati Foundation - Skinny Improv Improv Fundraiser Doors Open at: 7pm Show Starts at: 8pm $10 per person to benefit the Killuminati Foundation. For more more infor information, mation, please email:inspirelives@yahoo.com email: inspirelives@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.projectpuppy.org www.projectpuppy.org

February Febru ary 12, 2:00pm: Humane Society of Southwest Missouri - Get rready eady for yips, yaps and barks at Fundraiser.. All br breeds the Yappy Yappy Hour Fundraiser eeds are Greyhound ar e welcome. The Gr eyhound Pets of America will donate a portion of the funds raised to the Humane Society. South-Admission is $15, event held at South west Missouri Humane Society Lobby W.. Norton Rd. For mor more informa3161 W e infor mation please call 417-883-8156 February Febru ary 16, 11:15am: Victory V ictory Mission Ministry Center - Senior 3rd Luncheon the 3r d Thursday of every month! Held in the Chapel at 1715 N. Free Boonville. Fr ee for seniors! February Febru ary 16, 5:30pm: Good Samaritan Boys Ranch - 2nd Annual Sertoma High Stakes Chili from Casino Night! Event runs fr om Walnut. 5:30pm-9pm at 319 W W alnut. Benefits local children's children's charities including the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. Tickets Tickets are ar e $25 each, this includes casino games and appetizers. For an additional $25 donation for the TTexas exas Hold-em Tournament. Tournament. Contact the Ranch for any questions at 417.376.2238 or www.sertomchilicookoff.com. www.sertomchilicookof f.com.

Springfield from from 7-10pm. Donations of $35 per person or $50 per couple appreciated. Wear appreciated. W ear something denim to show your “jeans for genes” and then dr dress more information ess it up! For mor e infor mation & visit tickets their website http://www.ozarksdsg.org/ http://www.ozarksdsg.org/ February February 20, 5:30pm: Springfield Gr Greene Board eene County Park Boar d - Ar Are You eY ou Smarter Then a 5th Grader? 5th graders ar are e invited to compete against local celebrities to raise money for their class and help move the Liberty School to the Gray Gray-Campbell Far Farmstead mstead in Nathanael Greene Greene Park. Botanical Center 2400 S. Scenic A Ave, more information ve, MO For mor e infor mation please call 891-1515 February February 25-26, 9:00am: The Ar Arc c of the Ozarks - Hunt, Fish and Swap is a pr premier equip-emier outdoors equip ment show in Springfield, MO which benefits The Arc Arc of the Ozarks. Event held at 1501 E. Pythian. Satur Saturday day times: 9a-5p; Sunday times: 10a-4p Sunday. Admission: Donation. Hunt, Fish and Swap started as the merging merging of one man's passions, hunting, fishing and supporting people with disabilidisabilities, into one event.

February Febru ary 17, 7:00pm: Syndrome Group Down Syndr ome Gr oup of the Ozarks - An evening of entertainment with music, casino games, auction, and great gr eat food and prizes. The event is Walnut Street held at 425 W alnut Str eet downtown

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Workout Partners My husband is a fitness buff like I am.

Instead of nagging or arguing, I suggest

Defuse stress. After a hard day nothing

He likes to lift weights and hit the Stairmill.

using some more subtle methods to get your

beats going for a walk with my husband.

He eats clean (most of the time) and focuses

mate to go along for the ride. Here some

The sunshine and fresh air help lift both our

on taking care of his body. We weigh in

simple tips to turn your fitness journey into a

moods and we can talk out the problems of

every Sunday morning, comparing notes and

journey for two.

the day without the distraction of television

sharing progress against our goals.

Set a goal together. Sign up for an event like

or internet.

I’m lucky. I realize that for a lot of women

a half marathon. Or perhaps set a goal to

I am a firm believer that the strongest

who are trying to start a fitness journey this

lose a certain amount of weight as a couple.

relationships are built on having common

is not the case. There can be a subtle tug

Create a plan to reach your goal as well as

interests and goals. Being healthy and fit

of war between workouts and quality time

reward that you’ll both enjoy, like a beach

can satisfy both of those requirements.

with their significant other. Disagreements

vacation or a new television. The money you

And an added side benefit is a little boost

can arise about who is going to take care

would spend on unhealthy junk food can be

to your “romantic” life as well. Happy

of the kids while you hit the gym or the

saved to your reward fund.

Valentine’s Day!

new healthier meals showing up on the dinner table.

Focus less on the workout and more on the time together. There are many things couples

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Exercise

can do together outside of the gym that will

and time together as a couple doesn’t have

provide fitness benefits. Try a martial arts class

to be an either/or proposition. You don’t have

or ballroom dancing lessons. The emphasis

to sacrifice “traditional meals” to be healthy.

should be on the activity and time together,

Fitness, specifically exercise, can be a boon

not on the exercise factor. This works great

to your marriage. It can provide time just for

when your husband (or wife) is less than

the two of you and create a common bond.

enthused about hitting the gym.

It can also improve both of your chances to sticking to an exercise program.

Take date night to the kitchen. Grab a new cookbook or search recipes online. Make

Studies indicate that social support can have

plans to send the kids to the sitter and then

a significant impact on exercise adherence.

spend the evening cooking together at your

One study indicated that married couples

very own candle lit table.

who attend fitness classes together have a

you be able to try healthy foods together

much higher rate of attendance than those

but you’ll save more money to add to your

who attend without their spouses.

reward fund.

Not only will

Pamela Hernandez is a ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and ACE Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management consultation. She owns Thrive Personal Fitness in Springfield. Follow her on Twitter @ThriveFit for more tips and tools for a healthy life. 17

very year Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) provide assistance for over 100,000 children right here in the Ozarks! Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals provide financial assistance to children with special medical needs and grant funds for hospital bills, therapeutic services (speech, physical and occupational therapy), prescription medications, travel expenses, durable medical equipment such as leg braces, wheelchairs, and insulin pumps. Thanks to the immense help of our volunteers, sponsors, and the community, we are able to aid hundreds of families each year. The wonderful people from Journal Broadcast Group and Power 96.5 will be hosting our second Radiothon to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in March on Thursday and Friday, March 8th and 9th from 6AM to 6PM, and on Saturday March 10th from 9AM to 2PM. Listeners will get a chance to hear stories of local Miracle Kids who overcame the odds, and call in to pledge donations to help those local kids in need of assistance. This year there is a new twist to our live Radiothon with Power 96.5! Prior to the onair show, Fotsch, McClain, Lindsay Blake, Robo, and Simon Nytes will be paired up with a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s Miracle Kid. You will have the ability to get to know our courageous and outgoing Miracle Kids, while you interact with the hilarious DJs from Power. The goal is for each pair to raise $1,000 online. Each DJ that reaches his or her goal will run our CMNH 5K. So 5K for a 5K! Find the DJs and their Miracle Kid on www.power965.com Throughout the day, families will be stopping by to share their stories live on air for the audience to hear. Listeners will then get an opportunity sponsor a child by calling in to our volunteer operators to make their pledge. These stories are very heartfelt and have touched many people across the area. In the past, this event has been filled with tears, from both the DJs and their listeners, as well as laughter and countless memorable moments. You will get a deeper perspective of what these kids and their families go through on a daily basis and discover how strong and brave these kids really are. Listeners will also have the opportunity to call in and become a “Miracle Maker” by pledging to donate $15 each month to CMNH. There are not any contracts involved so donors have the option of continuing to be a Miracle Maker for as long as they are able to give. Depending on the preference, Miracle Makers can choose to use a direct deposit method and have the money transferred from their account each month, or can choose to be mailed a pledge booklet in order to send in their donations to CMNH each month. With just 50 cents a day, you can make a vast difference in the lives of families around the area. Currently, we are looking for sponsors who are willing to be involved and help out with our event. If you are interested in sponsoring a portion of our Radiothon, please contact CMNH or Power 96.5 for this wonderful opportunity for your business. We are very excited to pair up with Power 96.5 once again for our Radiothon. This event could not have been done without the hard work and devotion from the wonderful staff of Power 96.5. The last event went beyond expectations. One hundred percent of the money raised will go towards helping families financially with medical needs. We encourage everyone to listen in and call to make a pledge and make a difference!

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February 2012: Valentine’s Day Craft SaleFerrell Duncan Clinic Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00AM-4:30PM, Old ENT Room

March 2012: Baby Affair, Cox South West Pavilion Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00AM-1:00PM

Scrub Sale- Cox Walnut Lawn Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00AM-4:00PM, Ozark Room

Radiothon with Power 96.5, Cox South West Pavilion Thursday and Friday, March 8 and 9 from 6:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00AM-2:00PM

Scrub Sale-Martin Center Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00AM-2:00PM DiVentures Underwater Poker Tournament-DiVentrures Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00PM-4:00PM IHOP Pancake Day both Springfield locations and Branson Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00AM-10:00PM

Scrub Sale, Ferrell Duncan Clinic Tuesday, March 6 8:00AM-3:00PM Old ENT Room Scrub Sale, Cox North Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7:00AM-4:00PM Fountain Plaza

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2012 CHARITY AUCTION DINNER Saturday, January 28 Hickory Hills Country Club

Benefiting Lost & Found Grief Center

Sponsor | Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr

Photography by Phil Dellasega

Buzbee Dental annually supports National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a nationwide program sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA) each February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. As a community service, Buzbee Dental is observing this month-long celebration by offering an outreach program to area preschools and child care centers providing presentations promoting good dental care and healthy habits. The curriculum includes a 20-minute presentation to children in the age range of 4 – 8 years discussing the importance of teeth, demonstration of proper brushing using a jumbo teeth model and 14” toothbrush, grocery bag filled with healthy and non-healthy snack choices, animated video and the role a dentists plays in helping take good care of teeth. Each child receives a complimentary goodie bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a fact sheet for parents with dental health tips. Additional educational material is provided by the ADA to support the 2012 NCDHM campaign.

Establishing positive attitudes and healthy habits at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and a healthy smile is important to a child’s self-esteem. The NCDHM campaign offers the opportunity and resources for the educational community and dental profession to team up to help keep children’s smiles beautiful now and for years to come. Buzbee Dental offers a multidisciplinary approach to preventive and cosmetic dentistry using advanced technology. A general family dental practice owned and family operated by the Buzbee doctors: Gary, Roger, Todd and Tyler.

plan for success There is no such thing as a static environment. The economy

2. Ask for Input. Nonprofits exist to meet a community

slows down, technology speeds up. New laws are passed and

need, so it only makes sense that their leadership would seek

old ones expire. These changes can have a great impact on

input from stakeholders. Smart organizations want to know

an organization’s ability to carry out its mission.

who its stakeholders are and what they think. For definition

Nonprofit organizations must be proactive in monitoring

purposes, a stakeholder is a person or group of persons who can affect, or are affected by, the achievement of the orga-

these changes and responding accordingly. If they refuse to

nization’s mission (Heath, 2009). They might include donors,

adapt, they may perish.

community and business leaders, elected officials, other non-

One of the best ways to prepare for change is to have a clear

profit leaders, citizens, as well as your own staff and board

plan of action.

members.

Planning is a way to bring the fu-

Two simple ways to get input from

ture into the present, enabling you

others are to hold a focus group,

to do something about it now. Mal-

allowing members a chance to

colm Forbes once said, “Thinking

speak openly and honestly about

well to be wise: planning well,

their perceptions, and to conduct

wiser: doing well wisest and best of

an online survey using free services

all.”

such as Polldaddy.com or Survey-

Can you imagine a football coach

monkey.com. Both methods will

who refused to view tapes of an

give you a glance into your organi-

upcoming opponent? One who

zation through other people’s eyes.

spent no time whatsoever on plan-

3. List specific goals and objectives. A wise man once said,

ning which plays to run, which players to utilize? You might

“Never confuse activity with productivity.” It is easy to stay

say he truly did not care if his team won or lost.

busy week after week, month after month, and year after

Yet how many organizations spend no time planning, setting

year. But what are you accomplishing? Was the effort worth

a course of action to accomplish their important mission?

it? Should you do it again or should you try a new approach?

Even if you cannot afford to hire a professional strategist, you

List your year’s activities, and have a clear, detailed plan to

can get started on developing an organizational plan.

accomplish and measure those activities. Keep the

1. Examine your current position. Take a look at your

plan out front and let it guide your organization

current programs and services. Are they effective? Does

throughout the year.

the community still need you? Sometimes as demo-

4. Keep Focused. Most importantly, make

graphics change, the way you meet

sure your organization’s activities are in

needs changes, too.

perfect alignment with your mission and vision. Don’t get caught up with projects that distract you from your reason for existence. Even worthwhile activities can cause your organization to lose its focus. If your organization hasn’t already taken these steps and planned for 2012, it’s not too late to start. To learn more about planning and other important nonprofit practices, go to www.Drury.edu/CNC or call 417-873-7443.

Adopt-a-Cowboy at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easy As...

Pair of boots Pairs of jeans Western shirts Your tax deductible donation will help our boys learn trust and responsibility by working with horses during their stay at Good Samaritan Boys Ranch. A gift of $200 will give a boy a shopping trip for boots and clothing at PFI Western Store. Adopt-a-Cowboy online at www.ranchlife.org or by sending your sponsorship to Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 617, Brighton, MO 65617. Call 376-2338 for credit card payment or for more information

Sponsor |

Sponsor | Mr. & Mrs. William H. Darr

St. John’s Health System Presents the

16th ANNUAL STEAK & STEAK DINNER To benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Featuring Legendary Baseball Manager and Three-Time World Series Champion

TONY LA RUSSA Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 University Plaza Convention Center

he 16th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner and Charity Auction is the largest annual fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner – sharing their table with friends and family. This year, we are proud to have Tony La Russa as our featured speaker. Anthony “Tony” La Russa, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball manager and infielder, best known for his tenures as manager of the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is to provide programs that guide and direct youth from all backgrounds, with

a special concern for those from at-risk circumstances. Through social, physical, and educational development activities, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield teaches youth the values of life, strengthens their self-esteem, and makes them better citizens of our community. The dinner will raise critical funding to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield and more than 3,000 registered members served each year. Many of these young people come from disadvantaged circumstances and look to the Club as an important stabilizing force in their lives. The Steak & Steak Dinner helps bridge the gap between the $25 fee Club members pay each semester and the $550 it costs to provide programs to them. Dinner History: The first Steak & Burger Dinner was held in 1997. Last year’s Steak & Steak Dinner and Charity Auction raised more than $200,000. More than 1,000 people enjoyed dinner and guest speaker Lance Armstrong. Guest speakers from past years include: Drew Brees, Roy Williams, Bob Gibson, Coach Bob Knight, Tony Gonzales, Dick Vitale, Bill Russell, Mike Ditka, Dick Vermeil, Johnny Bench, Archie and Peyton Manning and Jackie Joyner Kersee. For more information on attending the Steak and Steak Dinner and Charity Auction please call: 417-862-9249 ext 115 or email Julie at jgood@ bgclubspringfield.org 23

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On December 13, a resolution was introduced to the Senate to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the passage of the National Cancer Act. President Nixon effectively declared “war on cancer” by signing the Act on December 23, 1971.

Celebrate

Valentine’s Day with Healthy Tips

One of the best ways you can celebrate the men in your life is to help them celebrate special days like Valentine’s Day, birthdays and other milestones with loved ones. Celebrating more birthdays means living longer, something more cancer survivors are doing thanks to advances in treatment and to screening tests that find cancer early, when it’s easiest to treat. This summer, help the men you love stay healthy by encouraging them to follow the American Cancer Society's screening guidelines for these cancers:

“Cancer is no longer a virtual death sentence thanks to the significant progress we’ve made as a nation in the past 40 years,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “However, this is no time to rest on our past success. We need to celebrate this historic milestone by redoubling our efforts, so we can find answers for the deadliest cancers that still elude us.”

Colon Cancer Many colon cancers begin as growths called polyps, and if these polyps are found through screening and removed before they turn into cancer, the disease can be stopped before it starts. Start testing at age 50, or younger if people in your family have had colon cancer. Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you.

President Nixon’s declaration reinvigorated the fight against cancer by creating the National Cancer Program, which is led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). As a result of work done through the program today there are 66 NCI designated Cancer Centers in 33 states. In total, the NCI and the National Institutes of Health fund the work of more than 325,000 researchers and research personnel at more than 3,000 universities, medical schools, medical centers, teaching hospitals, small businesses, and research institutions in every state.

National Cancer Act Anniversary

Renewing

Commitment

Prostate Cancer The American Cancer Society does not recommend for or against routine prostate cancer screening for men. Instead, we recommend that, starting at age 50, men have the opportunity to make an informed decision with their health care provider about screening for prostate cancer after receiving information about the uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits associated with screening. Screening should not occur in the absence of this informed decision-making. Men at high risk, including African American men and those with a family history of the disease, should have this talk earlier, at age 45 or 40.

Federal investment in cancer research has led to the development of early detection and treatment tools that have spurred a decline in death rates in both men and women since the early 1990s. The five-year survival rate for all cancers has increased by more than 33 percent since the mid-1970s and as a result, there are more than 12 million cancer survivors in America today. However, 570,000 Americans are still dying from cancer each year.

Skin Cancer

In an effort to make cancer a national priority with lawmakers, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released it second-ever national television advertisement to ask Congress to remember the countless lives lost to cancer and the nearly 12 million cancer survivors living in America today when making decision about budget priorities.

During your regular checkups, have your doctor check your skin for signs of skin cancer. If you notice any changes to existing moles, tell your doctor right away. Find more ways to help men stay well and get well by visiting cancer.org/menshealth or by calling your American Cancer Society anytime,

To learn more about ACS CAN’s efforts to increase federal funding for cancer research and critical cancer control programs, please visit: acscanc.org/research.

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