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BY JANICE DENHAM

G ra te f u l c h a r i ty lead e rs moved Doug and Molly Sansone. Their first year as chairmen of the Old Newsboys campaign to help at-risk children was coming to a close. They watched as boots-on-the-ground leaders of charities received funding for their programs. “They were all so grateful. It was better than Christmas morning. They were all wearing huge smiles. Seeing these people accept their checks – for some of them it’s the biggest one of the year – was a happy moment,” Molly said. Thousands of volunteers for Old Newsboys, wearing bright green aprons, will weave their way around traffic and in various St. Louis Bread Co. locations on Thursday morning, Nov. 21, 2019, to collect donations for this special-edition newspaper, planned and published by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. All proceeds help children obtain life necessities. “All revenues go to Old Newsboys because there is no overhead due to the internal help of the Post-Dispatch. The task is daunting but knowing that some of the money pays for immediate help – like buying kids everyday shoes – is motivating,” Molly added. Of course, no matter how hard the Sansones and the Old Newsboys’ committee plan, the weather – particularly midNovember weather – is not within their control. Family legends about the wintry conditions on the Thursday before Thanksgiving have been shared for decades. “My dad was an Old Newsboy years ago, and I remember him going out to sell papers in the cold,” Doug said. Hazardous weather conditions of snow and ice finally prevailed in 2018. For the first time since the Globe-Democrat, then St. Louis’ second daily newspaper, sponsored its inaugural

“Everybody [on the board] is very active … they were not sure what the polo match would mean for them, but they invited friends and participated wholeheartedly that first year. The second year we added cars on display … and expanded the kids’ corner to attract families. This came about with enthusiasm and encouragement of the board to get better every year,” she said.

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Doug and Molly Sansone with Fredbird in 2018. campaign in 1957, the outdoor collection was postponed a day. Doug said, “It threw things off. Everybody likes seeing people on the streets, but should know it’s not the only day when funds are accepted. You can give 365 days a year. We are always here.” So is the need. Now in its 63rd year, Old Newsboys, a nonprofit organization itself, has raised $20 million for hundreds of local children’s charities in both Missouri and Illinois. This past year nearly 150 charities received grants requested to deliver items like clothing, medicine, equipment,

hygiene products, food, activity materials and other nonstop basic necessities. With support from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the event continues to identify with newspapers. Local high school students write stories about the charities served by Old Newsboys. The newspaper delivers a message of caretakers responding to today’s needs. Stories by student journalists also appear on stltoday.com. Frontline groups rely on Old Newsboys to open their hearts, put socks on tiny feet and fill children’s hungry bellies. As kids

grow, so do their needs. Some grants enrich children’s lives to help them thrive in school. After their first year serving as chairpersons, the Sansones’ resolved to surpass fundraising expectations in 2020. Molly said, “We had heard of a lot of these charities, but we knew them just by their name alone. Providing immediate help for their efforts was motivating,” Molly said. POLO MATCH FUNDRAISER Involving their own children in Old Newsboys has been important to the Sansones. Doug said, “We have six children ages

BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES CAN HELP The couple – married more than 23 years – and their family enterprise, the Sansone Group, exemplify many firms in the St. Louis area that contribute both personally and professionally to Old Newsboys. Their involvement encourages others. “There are people [and businesses] who would love to be involved in this child-centered cause today,” Molly said. Although needs of the children remain constant, some things have changed since that first year when $34,413 was collected for children’s charities in exchange for a one-of-a-kind newspaper. Making donations is easy with online payments. Oldnewsboysday.org welcomes any amount around-the-clock to help kids. “After all,” Molly asked, “how can you not love helping kids?”

Chairman’s Charity gives newcomers a feel of ‘home’ BY JANICE DENHAM

Think about moving into a new home. Where do the kids attend school? How do they get there? Is there a store nearby for the baby’s cough medicine? Will a job be waiting? Now make that move to a destination far, far away without understanding the local language, not having personal resources and neither friends nor relatives waiting. Meeting people who faced those challenges led the Sansone family to help individuals caught in the dilemma of flight from a land of violence to an uncertain, but hopeful future. Decades ago, Anthony F. Sansone Sr. and his wife, Mary Anne, helped a ministry at St. Pius X Catholic Church in south St. Louis. The ministry was led by Sister Paulette Weindel, who is referred to by their son Doug Sansone as a “modern-

The human spirit is alive and well in children, whether they are born in a free land or saved to live in one.

day Mother Teresa (who) had absolutely no funding to help the people who were coming to our country legally to look for a better life.” The Sansone family pitched in to help with items from air conditioners and clothes to rent and money for food. Relatives and friends assisted with personal manpower and support. As Doug, Cindy and other children of Anthony and Mary Anne grew up and began personal involvement in charitable organizations, the younger generation took the reins in what they formalized into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Doug and Molly Sansone are now board members of the not-for-profit FIRST – Friends of Immigrants & Refugees of St. Louis firststl.org – established to assist immigrants and refugees in becoming productive, self-sufficient citizens of the local community. As co-chairmen for the 2019-2020 Old Newsboys campaign, they have designated the charity to receive this year’s $10,000 Chairmen’s Charity of Choice grant. Cindy Finney, an older sister in the Sansone clan of eight siblings, and president of FIRST’s board of directors, said FIRST follows the simple philosophy of now-retired Sister Paulette, who still serves on its board of directors. “The real goal, as Sister would say, is to get [the new residents] to be good, contributing members of society. To do that, we do basic things for them.” Education is a primary objective, Finney said, but no one who is hungry cares to do homework, so FIRST concentrates efforts on food, rent and gas bills. “Those who needed help always found Sister Paulette,” Doug recalled. “She heard [of those in need] by word of mouth and she would call us. A sewing machine, some heaters. We would go to the store,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOUG AND MOLLY SANSONE

Doug and Molly Sansone and their children deliver Christmas presents to members of a family who came to St. Louis from Liberia as refugees. buy them and deliver them to Sister. It was important to be able to provide 30, 40, 50 window air conditioner units to an apartment in oppressive heat.” “Somewhere in all our families’ histories, we were immigrants,” Doug said. A little assistance helps newcomers negotiate a leg up in a new system. Molly reasoned that helping others in need is a matter of human dignity. “When they arrive, they have no money and don’t understand the culture. Their English is not good. We simply help out those human beings so they can thrive in our society,” she said. Efforts over the years have reached refugees from many depressed parts of the world, including Sudan, Afghanistan, Somalia and Eritrea. An interview with a Somali family on the FIRST website recounts rebel terror in their African home, barebones subsistence in three refugee camps and uncertainty as they journeyed from Kenya to their ultimate destination – St. Louis, Missouri. Through FIRST, Molly, Doug and their family have recently aided a Liberian fam-

ily surmounting new surroundings and unexpected challenges. Molly said, “We adjust to what they are facing. Sometimes there is a little more desperate situation through illness or tragedy or greater needs of the children, so we help them a little longer.” Happy times with them, like sharing Christmas presents, have become precious memories for the Sansone family too. “Little kids are involved and it is an eyeopening situation for ourselves and our own kids. There is always a big conversation with them on how important it is to help other people,” she added. Cindy recalled her younger brother’s heart for helping people. “One time when we delivered items, something like window air conditioners, Doug, who was only a teen then, helped take up a table and ended up emptying all the money out of his pockets to those people,” she said. Watching the universality of human emotion provided perspective. “They live in fear, but respond with gratitude and joy,” Finney said.


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Doug and Molly Sansone

Lou and Jackie Brock

The mission of Old Newsboys is simple —

- CHAIRS 2019 Sansone Group, celebrating its 62nd anniversary in commercial real estate, continues to

- CHAIRS EMERITUS 1999-2019 - CHAIRMEN, OLD NEWSBOYS 1999-2000 - HONORARY CHAIRS, GOLF TOURNAMENT 2012-16

to ensure that children who are at risk in our community,

extend its commitment to the St. Louis community by serving local children through organizations like Old Newsboys. Doug Sansone participates in day-to-day operation of the St. Louisbased company with his father, CEO Anthony Sansone Sr., and three brothers – Jim, Nick and Tim Sansone. Sansone Group wholeheartedly supports the effort to improve the lives of youths

Sansone Group

because of abuse or poverty, receive adequate food, shelter,

Lou and Jackie Brock have stolen the hearts of St. Louisans. The Old Newsboys lineup has relied on them as active cheerleaders for kids and children’s charities since 1996. They personally support the annual golf tournament and leadership rallies, spread the word and invite others to join them in the Campaign for Kids. Not only have they hawked newspapers, but continue to extend a helping hand to the cause year-round.

in the local community. Doug and wife Molly take the plight of children to heart by working to fulfill the dreams of local youth. “Giving back to our community is important to Molly and me - particularly children’s charities as we have been blessed with six children of our own.”

clothing, medical care and are provided equal opportunity for social development.

P R ES I D E N TS C LU B Jay Schaeffer Shields

Bob Ciapciak

- HALL OF FAME 2003 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION 2003-07 - WETTERAU AWARD 2006 - FOUNDER, PRESIDENTS CLUB 2008-19 - BOARD MEMBER

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2007-08 - HALL OF FAME 2009

Schaeffer Manufacturing Co.

Jay Schaeffer Shields, CEO of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co., sees Old Newsboys as a great way to give back to the community. He was recruited to help with Old Newsboys Day by Ted Wetterau, longtime chairman of Old Newsboys and founder of Shop ‘n Save. Giving back to the community is important, Shields emphasized. “Ted Wetterau asked me to step up and recruit other mid-sized companies to join in helping the kids,” he said. Shields also co-founded Sons & Daughters of Soulard on the Old Newsboys model to raise money for the homeless in Soulard. It connects with local business leaders to raise money for Peter & Paul Community Services. Shields and his wife, Maria, have four children.

Brad Goss

SmithAmundsen LLC Brad Goss, managing partner of SmithAmundsen’s St. Louis office, has more than 35 years’ experience providing services in real estate development, zoning, subdivision, construction, leasing and municipal law. He represents developers, homeowners associations, banks, contractors, subcontractors and governmental entities. His clients operate in home building, lending, land development, commercial development, commercial leasing and public/private incentive financing. Notably, Goss originated and drafted legislation providing development rights for qualifying TAD special districts and has represented clients in matters related to NID, CIDs and TIFs.

Edward Jones

Bob Ciapciak serves as Partner, Office of the Managing Partner, at Edward Jones. “The children of St. Louis are our future,” he said. “Old Newsboys Day helps provide them with things that many of us take for granted – everything from blankets to bikes. These gifts can literally transform the lives of children at risk because they are a clear sign that someone cares about them. Edward Jones is proud to continue our support of this extremely important organization.”

Akberet Boykin Farr Emerson

Akberet Boykin Farr is vice president, diversity and inclusion, for Emerson. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, including organizational development, recruitment and retention, benefits administration and legal compliance. Before joining Emerson, Farr served as vice president of human resources at Nidec Motor Corporation. She is a proud graduate of Saint Louis University where she completed both her graduate and undergraduate studies, earning a doctorate in philosophy, master’s degree in business administration and bachelor’s degree in science. Dedicated to serving the local St. Louis community, Farr serves on the Board of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and City Academy.

Mike Walsh

Scott Niekamp Niekamp Financial

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2014-15 - HALL OF FAME 2007 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION LEADER 2008-13 - BOARD MEMBER Involved with Old Newsboys since 2004, Scott Niekamp, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, principal with Niekamp Financial, has seen first-hand results of community and business volunteers collaborating. He considers it an honor to serve St. Louis’ children through Old Newsboys. From the beginning, the team at Niekamp Financial has manned corners, volunteered at golf tournaments and collected donations. Most recently, Niekamp Financial hosted the VIP tent at second annual Old Newsboys Polo Match at Kräftig Fields. “As our commitment and support for clients’ financial security needs have continued to grow,” he said, “so has our partnership with ONB and its support of families in need here in our local St. Louis community. I am inspired that the organization is committed to so many local children’s charities.”

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2010-12 - HALL OF FAME 2009 - BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Mike Walsh – former chairman – has been a corner volunteer since 1980, corporate sponsor and board member 10 years and chaired the charity from 2010-2012. Walsh’s father instilled the organization’s rich and deep history as he left in early morning year after year to man a street corner in terrible weather. Local volunteer stories repeat this dedication. Board service gives Walsh first-hand witness to the emotional gratitude of organizations and individuals that Old Newsboys serves. “There is nothing more satisfying than handing a check to the executive director of one of the charities we serve and listening to the deep appreciation,” he said of the commitment to improving the lives of children. “No matter how bad the forecast, we know it is just one day, while the children served face their challenges every day.”

Kirk C. Stange and Paola Arzu Stange

Billy Busch

Stange Law Firm, PC

- OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2015 - HALL OF FAME 2017 - BOARD TREASURER (PAOLA) Stange Law Firm, PC, is a family law firm with 20 locations in the Midwest in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield, Wichita, Tulsa and beyond. Paola is Treasurer of Old Newsboys. Beyond their commitment to Old Newsboys, where they have received the “Making a Difference” and “Golden Plate” Awards, Paola is on the Board of Trustees of the Endangered Wolf Center and the Board of Directors of the Mid-County YMCA. Paola is also a member of the Emory Law Alumni Board. At Maryville University, Kirk is a member of the National Leadership Council and the Advisory Council of Kids Rock Cancer. Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine includes Paola on the “Rising Stars” list and Kirk on the “Super Lawyers” list.

Carl Bolm

Steve Noles

- CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - HALL OF FAME 2015 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2018

- HALL OF FAME 2014 - CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-19 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2019

Investa Management

Investa Management Group’s president Carl Bolm has created the perfect business combination of snow, wine and salt. His St. Louis-based companies – BSR Services snow and ice management provider, Cedar Lake Cellars winery and event venue, Champion Salt bulk de-icing road salt supplier, and Missouri Wine Wobble fun run – reflect his commitment to the local community. The active Old Newsboys board member is devoted to its mission to help area charities dedicated to the needs of at-risk children. He was appointed to Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education in 2017. He is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Young Leader Board (USO) and sits on Busey Bank Advisory Board. Other favorite charities include The Mission Continues, Operation Food Search, The BackStoppers and TREE House of Greater St. Louis.

Imo’s Pizza, Noles Restaurants/Properties and Old Newsboys have been associated for many years in a partnership that has provided immense rewards and fulfillment for all. “With more than 50 employees working corners annually, we are proud to be part of such a wonderful organization that provides support to those in need here in our hometown,” Noles said. “The history of Old Newsboys’ support for the many youth charities in the community and enthusiasm from our employees to volunteer on Old Newsboys Day has become an annual tradition. As a long-standing member of the Old Newsboys Board, it brings me great joy to be affiliated with St. Louis’ most respected charity that continues to change the lives of children year after year”.

Ray Farris

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2016-17

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

- HONORARY CHAIR 2015 - BOARD MEMBER

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2013 - BOARD PRESIDENT - HALL OF FAME 2017

Billy Busch follows his family’s longstanding tradition of commitment to the Old Newsboys Campaign for Kids. His father, August A. “Gussie” Busch, was chair of Old Newsboys Day in 1966, then stepped onto the pavement for many years to help sell the special edition. “It is an honor to rally around an organization which raises money to help children. My father was always excited to get up early on those cold mornings to help kids who don’t have their basic needs met,” Busch said. With his own family in prime learning ages of 13 to 27, he and wife Christi hope to extend his family’s legacy of bringing heartwarming moments to the community of all ages – particularly children in need – while continuing the Busch brewing heritage that his great-grandfather started.

Imo’s Pizza

Peter von Gontard and Susie von Gontard

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard

Susie and Peter von Gontard Sr. believe in supporting activities that help youths thrive in the St. Louis community. Peter is senior counsel and a founding member of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard law firm, with peer acclaim among “Best Lawyers in America” and “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers.” Always eager to score high points to present polo as a sport which raises funds for youth betterment, Susie was instrumental in bringing the polo match to Old Newsboys, and Peter once again announced the game at the second annual match in 2019 at Kräftig Polo Field.

Ray Farris strengthens, encourages and improves our community as the ultimate Old Newsboy. As president and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he shares the passion of Old Newboys with the entire company, leading those who create, print and distribute the newspaper and online products. “I’m just one of hundreds at the Post-Dispatch who are devoted to the Old Newsboys mission to help the children of St. Louis,” said Farris. “It’s our goal to inform the region about the important work being done and to provide a channel for our community to get involved. Our employees are proud of their commitment to Old Newsboys and, together, we can all make a difference.”

B US I N ESS L EA D E RS Heutel Family

Sunset Ford

Just as the Heutel family five generations ago looked on the positive side of the street with a splendid view of the sunset in south St. Louis, today the great- and greatgreat-grandsons of Peter Heutel have faith that organizations like Old Newsboys can alleviate inequities among children so they can be energized to move into the world unhindered by them. We look forward to continuing a longstanding relationship and support the organization’s efforts to improve children’s lives. Sunset Auto Repair and Supply Co. became a cornerstone in the community more than 100 years ago.

Lisa Clark

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

- BOARD SECRETARY “Old Newsboys is truly a community effort” said Lisa Clark, vice president of market development for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “From the students writing for the Old Newsboys Day edition of the paper to the dedicated work of each charity, we’re all focused on making life better for the children.” Her expertise in research, strategic planning and marketing is vital to the Old Newsboys’ mission.

Robert H. Mooney

The Omega Group UBS Financial Services - OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2017 A sixth-year Business Leader, Rob Mooney continues to be amazed with the impact Old Newsboys has on the St. Louis community. “St. Louis is a gem of a city. It is a strong arts and cultural community. It has been important to me to support children’s charities in the community and do meaningful work on their behalf,” he said. The attraction spurs him to attract others to the commitment. “It is a privilege to be involved with Old Newsboys. This iconic organization makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many children,” Mooney added.

Bill Corrigan

Don Hutcheson

John M. Hessel

- HALL OF FAME 2015 - CHAIRMAN, ALLOCATION COMMITTEE

- HALL OF FAME 2007

- HALL OF FAME 2015

Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Bill Corrigan has been voted by his peers as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” / “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers” and one of the “Top Lawyers in St. Louis.” He was one of the youngest presidents to be elected in the history of The Missouri Bar. Corrigan serves as outside general counsel to many St. Louis family-owned and closely held businesses on their legal needs. He is also recognized as a top business litigation attorney, having tried cases in five states.

Steve Wisniewski

RubinBrown LLP

Steve Wisniewski, partner in RubinBrown’s Wealth Advisory Services Group, reminisced about being a newsboy more than 40 years ago, selling the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to offices in Clayton. “I still remember the 25-cent tip I received from the esteemed lawyer, Charles Shaw. Being a newsboy was a tough job that helped build a foundation for my future. Now I have the opportunity to support the same organization.” Old Newsboys’ mission of serving at-risk children within the St. Louis community aligns with RubinBrown’s core value of devotion to community.

Saint Louis Bread Co.

Don Hutcheson recently celebrated his 18-year anniversary with Saint Louis Bread Co. That was where he first encountered Old Newsboys Day in 1996. “I understand that Old Newsboys Day is very driven with youth organizations that play an integral part in the community,” Hutcheson said. “Those children are the future leaders of America and, therefore, we need to help some of these youth experience things that they might not otherwise get to.” Saint Louis Bread Co. donates its unsold bakery items to approximately 200 local hunger relief organizations. In 2018, over $7 million worth of unsold product was donated back to the St. Louis community through the Day-End Dough-Nation® program.

Lewis Rice LLC

John M. Hessel is a business leader who is deeply committed to the St. Louis community. He is a partner and management committee member of Lewis Rice LLC and has received many recognitions, including the 14th Annual Golden Plate Hall of Fame Award recognizing his support to the Old Newsboys Campaign. “I believe deeply in the mission of this campaign, because investing in the health and well-being of our community’s at-risk children is our shared responsibility. Lewis Rice is proud to provide support to this important initiative again this year,” Hessel said.

Jim Foster

Mary Ann Wagner

Steve Newstead

- HALL OF FAME 2014

- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BOARD MEMBER

- HALL OF FAME 2005 - CHAIR, CORPORATE TEAM 2006-19 - BOARD MEMBER

McMahon Berger, PC Jim Foster, partner with McMahon Berger PC, one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the Midwest, has represented management for over 35 years. Old Newsboys is one way he supports the Greater St. Louis community where he was born and raised. Foster considers it his privilege and honor to help. “Becoming a business leader is what I hope to be only the first step in developing a more significant effort to increase opportunities for children throughout the area,” he said. Foster and McMahon Berger believe Old Newsboys Day is a strong player in supporting and fostering a stronger community. Their local clients share a belief that local support of worthwhile causes helps guarantee a bright future for our region.

Jeff Hill

Westview Media Jeff worked in Chicago for 10 years editing television programs and feature film for a production house before returning home to St. Louis in 2009 and founding Westview Media. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2004 with a double major in cinematography and editing. While filming Old Newsboys Day in 2012, he learned about the organization’s worthy cause and how his own company’s professional and personal efforts could make a difference both creatively and collaboratively. Westview Media is pleased to be a sponsor for this worthwhile charity that helps needy and at-risk children in St. Louis.

When Mary Ann Wagner began her volunteer role with Old Newsboys Day in 1996, the fund-raiser brought in about $100,000 a year. The campaign has flourished, raising more than $600,000 annually in recent years to touch the lives of more local children. Wagner attributes Old Newsboys’ success to dedicated leaders, team members and the commitment of the Post-Dispatch and STLtoday.com. She said, “It has been a privilege to work with so many dedicated individuals like Lou and Jackie Brock, Bob Ciapciak, Mike Walsh, Jay Schaeffer Shields, Scott Niekamp and Billy Busch, plus the current chairmen, Doug and Molly Sansone, in attempting to improve the lives of St. Louis’ children.”

Steve Newstead considers it a privilege to be involved in Old Newsboys. He became involved in 2003 as a partner at RubinBrown LLP. Since retiring in 2015, Newstead is thrilled to now have opportunity to continue working with leaders at Lee Enterprises and board members focused on raising money for underserved children in our community. His passion for organizations and community projects like Old Newsboys shows. “Old Newsboys Day is a great St. Louis tradition. It’s really gratifying to know that the money raised through generous corporate donations and on the street in November benefits hundreds of local children’s charities,” he said.

Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell

Tim Maynard

Magnolia Family Dental

Overcrest Capital Advisors, LLC For Tim Maynard, president of Overcrest Capital Advisors, Old Newsboys’ mission is vital - improving local children’s lives and serving as a social safety net for a greatly underserved and overlooked community, children who are homeless or in crisis. Tim, wife Denise and their two children have called St. Louis home since 2012. “Professionally, my efforts are focused on providing transaction advisory services to buyers and sellers of middle market companies. Overcrest facilitates deployment of capital to build growing businesses that contribute to the betterment of society, providing people with opportunities to thrive and develop their own paths to achievement. It is an honor to contribute to the enrichment of our adopted community,” he said.

Magnolia Family Dental is proud to support Old Newsboys Fund for Children’s Charites. Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell believes that children are our greatest hope for the future and we must invest in them today. She received her bachelor of science degree from Truman State University and then graduated with honors from the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As a “born-and-raised St. Louis girl” who values her own family very much, she is delighted to be able to practice in her hometown.

Mike Costello

University of Missouri-St. Louis Michael J. Costello is an assistant teaching professor in the field of business law and international business at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, encouraging students through participation as volunteers in Old Newsboy Day to give back to their community.

If you are interested in joining the Old Newsboys organization as a business leader, please email oldnewsboyscharities@gmail.com.

Because all children have the potential to change our future. Donate at OldNewsboysDay.org

Old Newsboys funds over 150 local children’s charities providing the basic needs all children deserve.


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The year in review Old Newsboys puts street sales, baseball, polo and the ‘fun’ in fundraising for local kids’ projects.

(1) Lou Brock with members of his family receiving an award at the Golden Plate Awards dinner held at Cedar Lake Cellars (2) Carl and Gabriella Bolm, Susie von Gontard and guests celebrate at the Golden Plate Awards dinner held at Cedar Lake Cellars in February 2019. (3) Board members and supporters on the field promoting Old Newsboys before a Cardinals game in September. (4) Board members. (5) John Hessel, Mike Walsh and Steve Newstead selling papers on Old Newsboys Day 2018. (6) Molly Sansone presents funding to Old Newsboys recipient. (7) Ray and Pam Farris attending the Golden Plate Awards Dinner at Cedar Lake Cellars held February 2019. (8) From the left, Steve and Sherri Newstead with Missy and Greg Hill at the Old Newsboys Charity Polo Match on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (9) Scott Niekamp promoting Old Newsboys Day with media. (10) Ray Farris, Board President, on grant distribution day at Edward Jones Headquarters (11) Bill Corrigan presents funding to Old Newsboys recipient. (12) Paola Stange presents funding to Old Newsboys recipient. (13) Nearly 150 charities received grants from the 2018 Old Newsboys Campaign at the Edward Jones auditorium. Photos courtesy of Old Newsboys. MORE ONLINE Read all articles by students at oldnewsboysday.org. Click on ‘latest news.’ Follow and Like and Share from the Old Newsboys STL social accounts: Twitter @OldNewsboysSTL, Instagram @OldNewsboysSTL and Facebook @OldNewsboysStLouis Whether you made a donation or sold papers at a corner, let us know with #oldnewsboysday or #ONDSTL19.

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SINCE 1957, OLD NEWSBOYS DAY HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE A HISTORY OF IMPRESSIVE LEADERS. YEAR AFTER YEAR.

OUR CHAIRMEN AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO STAND WITH THEM HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO CHILDREN AT RISK.

Whitelaw T. Terry 1958 Jimmy Conzelman 1959 Stan Musial 1960 Leif J. Sverdrup 1961 David R. Calhoun 1962 J. W. McAfee 1963 Ethan A.H. Shepley 1964 Edwin M. Clark 1965 William A. McDonnell 1966 August A. Busch 1967 James P. Hickok 1968 Frederic M. Pierce 1969 Harry F. Harrington 1970 Richard A. Goodson 1971 J. Arthur Baer 1972 Joseph A. Simpkins 1973 (No Chairman) 1974 Donald E. Lasater 1975 August A. Busch III 1976 Robert F. Hyland 1977 Clarence C. Barksdale 1978 Charles F. Knight 1979 John W. Hanley 1980 R. Hal Dean 1981 Leonor K. Sullivan 1982 Robert R. Hermann 1983 David S. Lewis 1984 Edward J. Schnuck 1985 Edward W. Frantel 1986 Donald N. Brandin 1987 William E. Cornelius 1988 William Maritz 1989 Dr. William Danforth 1990 G. Duncan Bauman 1991 Samuel Hayes 1992 Blanche Touhill 1993 Horace Wilkins, Jr. 1994 Craig Schnuck 1995 Rod Zimmerman 1996 Mark Lamping 1997 Ted Wetterau Bob Costas, Honorary Chair 1998 Karen Carroll Jack Buck, Honorary Chair 1999 Lou and Jackie Brock 2000 Tim Dorsey Georgia Frontiere, Honorary Chair 2001 Ted Wetterau Mike Bush, Honorary Chair 2002 Ted Wetterau Ozzie Smith, Honorary Chair 2003 Deanna Daughhetee & Ray Vinson Andy Benes, Honorary Chair 2004 Deanna Daughhetee & Ray Vinson Albert and Deidre Pujols, Honorary Chairs 2005 Marilyn Fox 2006 Marilyn Fox Mike Jones, 2005-06 Honorary Chair 2007 Robert Ciapciak Scott Linehan, Honorary Chair 2008 Robert Ciapciak Mary Strauss, Honorary Chair 2009 Ronald & Midge Krueger 2010 Mike Walsh Martin Duggin, Honorary Chair 2011 Mike Walsh 2012 Mike Walsh 2013 Ray Farris Kevin Demoff, Honorary Chair 2014 Scott Niekamp 2015 Scott Niekamp Billy Busch, Honorary Chair 2016 Billy Busch 2017 Billy Busch 2018 Doug & Molly Sansone 2019 Doug & Molly Sansone 1957


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