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Changing Lives

The HBA Charitable & Education Foundation and Make-AWish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana are making wishes come true through A Home for the Holidays raffle.

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Over the past year, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana granted 540 life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 20 of those wishes came true for kids in our community thanks to the A Home for the Holidays raffle. We’re so grateful to be partnering with the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland again to make more wishes come true for kids like 14-year-old Luciano from Mentor, 4-year-old Philip from Chagrin Falls and 15-year-old Paulina from Chesterland.

During my 10 years with Make-A-Wish, I’ve experienced hundreds of life-changing wishes that deliver hope, strength and joy

to kids and families when they need it most.

These wishes wouldn’t be possible without people like you and the generosity of organizations like the HBA. A wish is a turning point in a child’s medical journey that opens the doors to exciting possibilities. When you help grant a wish, you restore hope for a child and improve their mental well-being. You empower them to reclaim their childhood and experience transformative joy. A wish begins with hope, and hope begins with you. You can restore hope with a wish by visiting oki.wish.org.

We’re so grateful to be a beneficiary of A Home for the Holidays and thankful to the Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland — and you — for helping make lifechanging wishes possible.

Sincerely,

Stephanie McCormick President & CEO, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

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or the second year in a row, the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland’s Charitable & Education Foundation; Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana (OKI); and

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NEWS 5 (WEWS TV) have teamed up to create an opportunity for one lucky person to win a $599,000 home in North Royalton, Ohio.

As the builder of this year’s modern farmhouse, I am deeply honored to be part of such a wonderful project. The ability to be part of something in our profession that will bring so many kids joy — at a time when they need it most — is just awesome. The proceeds from this event will not only make wishes come true for critically ill children, but will also provide funds for student scholarships and construction trade programs. Without future builders and trades men and women, we won’t be able to build houses.

The HBA recently offered student Hard Hat Tours where we were able to take 200 students through five homes under construction. The homes are being built by my company, Edgewood Homes, and are located just around the corner from the raffle house. Students experienced firsthand the many phases of building a new

home, starting with excavating the foundation, plus framing, electrical, plumbing and more.

The HBA’s A Home for the Holidays house is 3,100 square feet with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and a three-car garage. We broke ground in July and — despite all the supply issues in our industry — we will open the house up for public tours this December.

We are extremely grateful for the more than 40 companies that donated products and labor or provided discounts that made the entire home building project possible. Tickets are available at hbahomefortheholidays.org and will be on sale until 7 p.m. Dec. 25. The winning ticket will be drawn later in the week.

Sincerely, Mike Kandra President, Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland/Edgewood Homes

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THE GIFT OF HOPE

Hear the inspiring stories of three kids who have faced adversity head-on and the organizations making a difference in their lives. by linda feagler

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he Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland’s Charitable & Education Foundation (HBACEF) is once again partnering with the Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana (OKI) chapter of Make-AWish to make dreams come true. The second annual HBA’s A Home for the Holidays raffle fundraiser offers an opportunity for one lucky ticket holder to win a $599,000 house or cash prize. The 3,138-square-foot modern farmhouse in North Royalton constructed by Edgewood Homes.

Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1980, Make-A-Wish is dedicated to granting lifechanging wishes for children with critical illnesses.

“We feel privileged to work so closely with the HBA,” says Katie Ferrell, director of marketing and communications for the OKI chapter, which has granted 18,000 wishes since it was established in 1983.

“We’re in talks about how we can expand A Home for the Holidays throughout Ohio and other states we serve. The sky’s the limit, and the HBA of Greater Cleveland is paving the way for us to grant an incredible number of wishes.”

Last year’s raffle raised $175,000 for the OKI chapter, resulting in 20 wishes being granted to children and teens in northeast Ohio.

“The fact that Make-A-Wish makes a difference in the lives of children right here in our community is one of the reasons we love helping them,” says HBA Executive Director Brenda Callaghan. “Even with all the challenges due to COVID-19, our members stepped up and we sold 13,555 tickets for the event last year. This year, our goal is to sell 15,000.”

The additional $175,000 the event generated last year is helping support the HBA’s Charitable and Education Foundation, which provides scholarships and supports programs for students entering the construction industry.

“If there is a need out there, we want to help,” Callaghan says.

Meet three families who are grateful beyond measure for the Make-A-Wish gifts made possible by the HBA’s Home for the Holidays 2021 fundraiser.

A Recipe for Hope A whiz in the kitchen, 14-year-old Luciano Crawford whips up a palette of dishes ranging from beef brisket to chocolate-covered Oreos and shares photos with fans who follow his “Cooking with Lucio” Facebook group. When he’s not at school or doing homework, the teen can be found meticulously creating menus for his burgeoning catering business in Mentor.

“I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love to cook,” he says. “I began making breakfasts when I was 5, and took off from there. I’m thinking about going on to culinary school.”

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A Home for the Holidays spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 3, the genetic neuromuscular disease he was diagnosed with two years ago. Although Luciano exhibited signs of the illness as soon as he took his first steps, the reason remained a mystery until he turned 12.

When their son began walking, his parents, Mary and Brian Crawford, attributed their toddler’s frequent falls to the learning process. But as the years went by and his mobility didn’t improve, the couple knew something wasn’t right.

“My thinking on Make-A-Wish is that they give kids the chance to detach from their illness and restore feelings of confidence and joy.”

– Luciano Crawford “The neurologists we saw kept citing factors including growth, poor vision and some muscle weakness,” Mary says. “Luciano was fitted with new glasses and began working with a physical trainer when he was in kindergarten, but the falls continued.”

Finally, in 2019, on the recommendation of a new physical therapist, Luciano participated in a battery of tests that led to conclusively identifying the disease. In ad-

dition to PT, he receives regular injections of Spinraza — the first drug sanctioned to treat SMA approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016.

“Luciano has no reflexes in his knees,” Mary says. “Before he started treatment, he would fall 20 times a day. Now, he falls four or five times a week. We’re thankful his therapist raised the red flag and confirmed our belief that something more needed to be done.”

The teen’s strength is improving and he continues to receive physical therapy ev-

ery other week. On the recommendation of his cousin, Luciano contacted Make-AWish. He’s looking forward to using the MacBook he received to film and edit his cooking videos.

“I’ve learned that life can be hard and that I’m lucky to have the support system I do,” he says. “My thinking on Make-AWish is that they give kids the chance to detach from their illness and restore feelings of confidence and joy. Make-A-Wish creates a real sense of hope, and gives those of us who need it a fighting spirit.”

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No matter the weather, 5-year-old Philip Wayner never misses an opportunity to make a beeline for the backyard of his Orange Village home where his play set from Make-A-Wish — a green-and-yellow tower of fun complete with a rock-climbing wall, monkey bars, swings and slides — awaits.

“The play set was delivered on July 7, and the next morning it rained,” his mom Katie Wayner recalls. “Phil was so worried about it getting wet that he ran out there with a towel. He was relieved when we told him water would not hurt it.”

Watching their son swing, slide and climb are moments Katie and Mike Wayner treasure. Each represents a beacon of hope that’s sorely needed as Philip battles the acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) he was diagnosed with two years ago. The most common type of childhood cancer, ALL develops when immature white blood cells overtake the body.

“Phil had just turned 3, and was wildly energetic,” Katie recalls, “and then suddenly,

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“It’s hard to accept some of the things that come your way.

There’s been so much generosity shown to us through Make-A-Wish.”

he wasn’t. He’d sit down and tell us he was tired. There were also some stomach issues going on, which made us think he had the flu. He was also very pale.”

Two weeks later, on Dec. 27, 2019, Katie and Mike made an appointment with Philip’s pediatrician, who ordered a slew of tests.

At 10 p.m. that same evening, the family received a phone call from the doctor.

“My heart dropped because he was calling us so late,” Katie says. “He’d seen something very concerning in the blood-

– Katie Wayner

work and told us to head to University Hospital’s Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital immediately.”

The diagnosis was devastating: The cancer had progressed to the point where a bone marrow transplant and blood transfusions were started immediately. Philip also endured a regimen of steroids which caused him to gain 20 pounds.

Now in remission, he attends preschool four days a week and plays soccer. In addition to receiving daily chemotherapy treatments in pill form at home and undergoing monthly lab work, a spinal tap and chemo infusion are administered at University Hospitals every three months. They’ll taper off to annual follow-ups until Philip is 25 years of age.

When his son lost his hair last summer, Mike sported a buzz cut along with him.

“I don’t know if everyone says this about

their kids, but there’s something really special about Phil,” Katie says. “He’s had to go through so much since all this started, and he does it without complaint. I have these vivid images of him being poked and prodded before a port was put in place to administer chemo. Phil’s a kid who barely took Tylenol before, and suddenly, he was faced with all these challenges.”

Katie’s mom, Sue Weibley, shared her grandson’s story with Make-A-Wish. Since Philip’s compromised immune system and COVID-19 prevented him from visiting public playgrounds, a private one was presented to the family.

“It’s hard to accept some of the things that come your way,” Katie says. “There’s been so much generosity shown to us through Make-A-Wish. I hope and pray we can return that favor.”

something was very, very wrong.”

Paulina’s diagnosis confirmed their worst fears: she was suffering from Dysgerminomas, which are rare, rapidly growing ovarian malignancies that primarily affect young women. The pair of Stage 3 and 4 tumors — which weighed 8 and 4 pounds —

caused hormonal fluctuations the teen was experiencing. They were also impacting her kidneys, bladder and ovaries.

Mary’s voice chokes with emotion as she describes her daughter’s reaction. “When Paulina heard the news, she looked at me thoughtfully with her big eyes and said, ‘It’s

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As an avid equestrienne, 15-year-old Paulina Franchini loves nothing more than riding on the trails that surround her Chesterland home astride Galaxy, the 4-year-old American quarter horse that was her gift from Make-A-Wish.

“The way Paulina connects with horses is beautiful to watch,” her mom Mary Franchini says. “She does it in a firm way that’s also very quiet, kind and sweet.”

But the journey to these moments has been fraught with uncertainty.

In early November 2020, Paulina noticed a small bump between her hip and pelvis, but dismissed it. Two months filled with bouts of hot flashes and occasional nausea followed. When Paulina’s stomach suddenly grew hard and appeared distended, her parents Mary and Ralph Franchini made an appointment with the family pediatrician, who wasted no time in sending their daughter to the emergency room at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and ordering an ultrasound.

“The technician who performed it was very serious,” Mary recalls. “Although I have no medical background, my heart was in my throat. I could see on the screen that

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A Home for the Holidays OK. If God wants this, then how can I say no?’ It was heartbreaking,” she says.

The teen’s ovaries and surrounding lymph nodes were removed. Intense rounds of chemotherapy and periodic hospitalizations at Cleveland Clinic followed.

“The treatments were devastating,” Mary says. “But through it all, Paulina never complained. Our daughter always says ‘yes’ to any adversity that is asked of her.

She told me once that you never think something like this will happen to you — but, then again, why wouldn’t it?”

– Mary Franchini

A social worker at Cleveland Clinic contacted Make-A-Wish and told the nonprofit about Paulina’s fortitude. When she was asked what her heart’s desire would be,

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help to make that happen.”

To HBA president Mike Kandra, owner of Edgewood Homes and builder of this year’s custom-designed house, the gratitude is twofold.

“Being able to do what I do for a living and using that skill and knowledge to bring hope and a little light to people’s lives in what must be a most unimaginable time for them means the world to me,” he says. “It gives us the extra motivation to make sure A Home for the Holidays comes together. Make-A-Wish is a perfect fit for what we do.”

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“But through it all, Paulina never complained. Our daughter always says ‘yes’ to any adversity that is asked of her.”

a horse of her very own headed the list of dreams she hoped would come true — one that she’d fervently had since age 6.

Along with Galaxy, Make-A-Wish provided equipment and supplies that serve Paulina and her new four-legged companion in good stead.

Her final chemotherapy treatment was in April, and her prognosis is on the upswing. When she’s not being homeschooled, Paulina spends her free time tending Galaxy and the other horses at Green Diamond Stables.

“Make-A-Wish has brought our daughter so much joy,” Mary says. “We feel so blessed. It’s a total gift that we live in grace and thankfulness.”

As the HBA prepares for the upcoming A Home for the Holidays raffle, Keri Haibach, senior market director of advancement for OKI’s northern Ohio region, reflects of the bond the two organizations have formed.

“So many families we [serve] have been hit with news that has turned their life upside down,” she says. “Make-A-Wish is an incredible part of their journey through illness because we can give them the opportunity to look forward to something positive. We are grateful to have the HBA’s

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YOUR TICKET IN A raffle that makes a difference is returning — this time, with a modern farmhouse you might win in North Royalton. by kristen hampshire

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year — and will be most magical for a ticket holder who finds out during the holiday that the 2021 Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland’s A Home for the Holidays modern farmhouse in North Royalton could be their new address.

What’s even more special, though, is the true giving spirit of the annual event that helps dreams come true for sick children by benefiting Make-A-Wish OKI and promotes workforce development and scholarship dollars by contributing to the HBA Charitable and Education Foundation.

“We are very excited about A Home for the Holidays because not only is it a huge benefit for Make-A-Wish OKI, but it also helps our local industry by providing educational scholarships and financial support to workforce development programs that encourage students going into the trades.” says Brenda Callaghan, executive director of the HBA.

Edgewood Homes is the custom builder of the home and we had more than 40 other companies donate or provide discounted products and/or labor to make the holiday house possible which we are extremely grateful for, Callaghan says.

“Last year, we were dealing with the pandemic and this year there are still challenges with supply shortages, but our contractors were able to navigate those waters,” she relates.

The final product is a 3,138 square-foot, four-bedroom, two-story home that’s fully furnished, decorated and decked out for the holidays. The home opens Dec. 2 for tours, and tickets are $100 each. A concurrent virtual tour gives visitors an opportunity to view it from home — but Callaghan says the participating companies, City of North Royalton and the HBA are anticipating a back-to-normal experience this year. It’s open 2 to 7 p.m. on weekends and on select weekdays through Dec. 20.

“We plan to have the neighborhood lit up

“We are very excited about A Home for the Holidays because not only is it a huge benefit for Make-A-Wish OKI, but it also helps our local industry by providing educational scholarships and financial support...” – Brenda Callaghan with holiday decorations including the raffle house itself,” Callaghan says, pointing out that the cul-de-sac is an attractive location.

During the building process, student groups from area technical and career schools visited the work-in-progress to experience the various stages of construction.

And because Edgewood Homes is developing other homes on the street, they could tour other floor plans and see different phases of design, build and finish.

“We want to encourage [students] to explore careers in the trades — these are es-

sential jobs,” Callaghan says. “And now, because of the pandemic, many more homeowners remodeling their homes have experienced the challenges in finding and securing available contractors.”

Children whose wishes came true included 14-year-old Luciano from Mentor who battles a nervous system disorder and wished for a MacBook computer to create cooking videos. Willow, 3, from Shaker Heights, is fighting cancer and wished to have a Columbus adventure. Paulina, 15, from Chesterland, is also managing life with

cancer and wished to have a horse. And Philip battles leukemia as a 4-year-old, and the Chagrin Falls boy asked for a play set.

The proceeds from A Home for the Holidays made these wishes possible.

Last year, the HBA of Greater Cleveland sold 13,555 tickets. This year, the goal is 15,000. Callaghan says, “We are so excited to open up the house this year and allow visitors to come through and see the home they have a chance to win.”

To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit hbahomefortheholidays.org.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE Buy a Ticket

Tickets are available online at hbahomefortheholidays.org or by calling the HBA at 216-447-8700. Ticket price is $100 each, with no purchase limit.

Ticket sales end on Dec. 25 at 7 p.m.

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A MODERN FARMHOUSE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A striking design and tranquil location in North Royalton are just the beginning of this year’s HBA Home for the Holidays. by kristen hampshire

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modern farmhouse set on a quiet culde-sac in North Royalton was designed and constructed with all the trappings a family could desire, from a flexible firstfloor home office space to a multi-use gaming and play area, and an open floor plan that promotes gathering. This year’s holiday house by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland is spacious, measuring over 3,100 square feet with four sizeable bedrooms, and thoughtfully decorated with a gray-bluewood-and-white color palette.

“This home is a way for us to give back by using our profession and what we do to bring good to families that are going through tough times,” says Mike Kandra, president of the HBA and owner of Edgewood Homes, builder of the Holiday Home.

In fact, the home is in Kandra’s own neighborhood, and he’s proud to showcase his team’s craftsmanship and his community.

“It’s a sleepy little town,” he says of the expanses of land and quieter setting.

North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz

says North Royalton has evolved from its farming community roots but retains a feeling of “getting away” from the hustle and bustle of traffic-jammed streets.

“You can get yourself some acreage here,” he adds, noting that the community offers a range of housing stock — and now, will showcase the HBA holiday home, an in-demand farmhouse design.

North Royalton Councilman Paul Marnecheck believes that amenities, schools, Cleveland Metroparks access and location are rea-

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“Someone might win a life-changing home here,” he says. “The fact that we have a local builder who lives here wanting to do this as a labor of love has made this a perfect partnership with Edgewood Homes, the city and the HBA all working together.”

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With a different style, size and site for this year’s holiday home, Kandra says he chose the modern farmhouse design because it’s what clients are asking for. The home features a characteristic front porch that spans the front of the house and has a metal roof with additional detail above the two bedroom windows to add interest.

The classic, white horizontal planked exterior includes black-framed windows — a popular selection, Kandra says. Inside, the custom kitchen opens up into a generous great room, but not before connecting to a mudroomlaundry utility room. “The first-floor laundry is a nice-sized room that everyone looks for these days,” Kandra points out.

A private first-floor office checks an important box on homeowners’ wish lists and the upstairs media room, which is an open space situated at the top of the stairs adjoining the bedrooms, can also be used as an office if need be.

“This home is a way for us to give back by using our profession and what we do to bring good to families that are going through tough times.” – Mike Kandra

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Complementary cabinetry was carried out through the bathrooms, with the powder room suited in blue cabinetry “to give it a pop of color and make it a fun space,” Page says. The utility room and two upstairs

bathrooms have gray painted cabinets that coordinate with flooring and countertops.

The master bathroom’s wood tones resemble those in the kitchen.

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All cabinetry is by sponsor Sims Lohman. “We met with the builder on site, measured, created design layouts and made color selections together,” says Doug Page, area sales manager for Cleveland and Canton, remarking on the collaborative partnership.

Painted cabinetry is still going strong in the market, Page says. He and Kandra decided on a two-toned kitchen with a lightstained hickory island that contrasts Shakerstyle white perimeter cabinetry.

opment by benefiting the HBA’s Charitable and Education Association, Page says that involvement as a sponsor is a contribution toward “helping us keep moving forward as an industry and growing in the right direction with the demand for housing now.”

Decking the Halls With the home’s bones and interior infrastructure in place, surface and interior decor selections follow. Sheely’s Furniture & Appliance — a third-generation family business with stores in North Lima and Aurora — is furnishing and decorating the entire dream house.

Decorating every room offers an opportunity to create a significant impact, says Jessica Smith, one of the eight family-member owners. Plus, Sheely’s will be adding holiday touches.

“When we can source everything from start to finish and put a vision together for people to see, we can give them inspiration,” she says, speaking to the cohesive feel.

Some selections include a custom dining table by Artisan, which features a trellised base and comfortably seats six in cream upholstered chairs. Burnished gold elements dress up the formal living room, as do glass tables and a conversational furniture ar-

rangement with facing sofas. In the media room, a spacious ivory sectional with accent pillows in soft taupe, camel, sienna and green offers a comfortable space to relax.

Lifestyle fabrics for high-use pieces like living room seating are trending, Smith says.

However, homeowners can also customize body fabric to create a statement piece. In fact, about 65 percent of Sheely’s upholstery business is special order, she says.

“For $100, the price of a ticket, you could win yourself a dream home — and where the house is located, you have a dream location.”

– Paul Marnecheck

Smith calls much of the decor “farmhouse glam,” describing a delicate touch that juxtaposes industrial finishes with warm yet light elements introduced through light fixtures, organic fabrics like linen, some floral and greenery. “It’s the softer side of a traditional farmhouse,” she says.

As for surfaces, the builder chose Spectacular granite from sponsor Mont Sur-

faces, a noir base with a matte texture and white veining.

“This pattern makes a stunning statement with the contrasting colors,” says Carol Payto, director of marketing.

Andino White granite in the upstairs bathrooms combines white, gray, black and taupe with subtle movement that pairs well with the cabinets. The powder room counter is Maroon Cohiba Leather granite, and the laundry room is Black Uba Tuba Leather granite.

“Black and gray tones fit the modern farmhouse motif,” Payto says, relating that Mont Surfaces has more than 400 varieties available.

Window coverings polish a look, and sponsor Timan Custom Window Treatments designed and built specialty Hunter Douglas coverings with a streamlined look.

“They are functional and great for insulation, especially for our cold Ohio winters,” says Tyler Polak, representing the company, which has a showroom in Rocky River.

It’s a complete package — and the ultimate gift to whomever might win the A Home for the Holidays raffle. The house is valued at $599,999, and Marnecheck says, “For $100, the price of a ticket, you could win yourself a dream home — and where the house is located, you have a dream location.”

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