Hospice Dreams Summer Edition by Hospice Dreams

Events -- In Memorium

The Newsletter of Hospice Dreams

reams Dreams Are Ageless

Quarterly Issue 7: July 2013

Dreams are Ageless www.HospiceDreams.org

Board of Directors

Letter from the Director

Rhonda Bouchard - Financial Chair of Hospice Dreams - Office Manager at STARCON INTL. - Citgo Refinery

he June heat was sizzling at our community event fundraiser, Taste of Columbia, in Columbia, IL. Hospice Dreams collaborated with local restaurants and pubs to create a special event to bring in locals and tourists to Columbia and raise awareness and funds for Hospice Dreams. It was a success and we are thankful for the support of Columbia’s mayor Kevin Hutchinson and the businesses of Columbia, IL that participated in this event. Earlier this summer you may have received our summer fundraising campaign. The summer season is one of our busiest for granting Dreams, whether it’s for sports, concerts, visits to zoos and parks, or even just a picnic. Donations from supporters like you help grant these dreams in the community - so please consider donating whatever you can to help make someone’s Dream come true!

Jerry Henke - Exxon Mobile Retiree Darci Lemner - HSA Administrator at Peoples Bank Steve Lemner- Surgical Tech at Riverside; Owner and instructor of Lemner’s Soo Bahk Do Marilyn Roy - Realtor; ABR, GRI at Speckman Realty INC/ Real Living

Hospice Dreams Team Kansas Swain Director

Kristen Kolwelter

Dream Development Manager

Kaitlyn Henderson

Kristine Tague

Editing: Kansas Swain Kaitlyn Henderson Kristen Kolwelter Art Direction: Kristine Tague Article Authors: Kristine Tague Kaitlyn Henderson

Mailing Address: 511 E. North Street Bradley, IL 60915

unmet wishes, decreasing stress and improving

Hospice Dreams is a registered 501(c)3 charity and your donations are tax-deductible. Small Charity of the Year

quality of life for adult hospice patients.

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Media Relations Specialist

Stacy Barclay

Media Relations Specialist

Kansas Swain

wish-granting organization dedicated to fulfilling

Kamie Freeland

Ricki Kreissler

From our team to your family – have a wonderful, Dream-filled summer!

Mission Statement: Hospice Dreams is a non profit

C. Cooper

Media Relations Specialist

Communications Manager

Photography: Staff photographers supplied all photos in this newsletter unless otherwise specified.

Director, Hospice Dreams

Leesa Hayes - Member Services at Riverside Fitness Center

HospiceDreams.org

Office Manager

Creative Media Specialist

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Thomas Makes a Catch

More Dreams inside Connie “Other Guys” performance

Janet Curless meets Wrestler John Cena

Arthur Hawkins Cardinal’s Game

Evelyn Ice Cream Dream

Thomas Norman is an avid fisherman. Until his health declined, he liked to spend his spare time out-and-about trying to catch the next big fish in the local rivers and waterways. It came as no surprise when he said his Dream was to go fishing one last time. Although it was a cool rainy morning, Thomas was determined to sit under an umbrella, fishing rod in hand, patiently waiting for a bite at the shore of a local pond. His patience and technique were soon rewarded. Thomas was very excited to have made a catch and showed it off for the camera before releasing it back into the pond. Watch the News clip here: http://bit.ly/1aNn4Yg

Leverne Botanic Gardens Visit

Ways to Help The average Dream costs between $100 and $500. You can help us grant more Dreams by donating directly on our website or by holding your own Dream Day Fundraiser. You can learn more on page 9 or visit our website to donate today! HospiceDreams.org Next Page: Other Guys perform for Connie, and Evelyn visits her old home>

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Do you have extra event tickets? Post them on tix4cause.com and the proceeds benefit Hospice Dreams. Find tickets to the hottest shows or games and your purchase can benefit Hospice Dreams! Dreams are Ageless

“Other Guys” sing for Connie Gonda “Connie” Kostrzewski loves all music, whether it’s the top hits she remembers growing up with to songs from musical theatre. She got the performance of a lifetime when the University of Illinois a capella group “The Other Guys” came by to sing a few tunes for Connie and her friends. They sang a variety of famous melodies for the group and they dedicated the song “My Girl” to Connie, the guest of honor! See the news clip here: http://bit.ly/18geSjQ

Evelyn’s Ice Cream Dream Evelyn Guffey is a home town gal. She missed her old home in Canton, Illinois and her favorite local ice cream shop, and just wanted to spend a day revisiting the places she has so many memories of. On a nice sunny day, Evelyn got her Dream. She stopped by her old home and reminisced with the new owners for a while. The next stop was - Dairy Dream- her favorite snack shop - for onion rings and a lemon shake. The final leg of her hometown tour was a drive through the local park to enjoy the views and beautiful weather. Watch the News clip here: http://bit.ly/16zs5jN

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Next: Janet Meets John Cena, 5 > Arthur’s Cardinal’s Game

Thank You!

Sponsor Highlight

Elk Grove Graphics

The Stanley family of Elk Grove Graphics generously donated Hospice Dreams the printing and mailing of our spring fundraising campagin. Growing up my mom had a dream - for her family to get along and stay together. I guess her dream was fulfilled, as three of her sons (and later, a grandson) have worked together for 35 years. We’ve added to our “family” with many employees who have been with us for more than 20 years.

I read some of the requests that were made and realized that everyone has a dream, no matter how big or small it may be. In some regards, it is the simplest of dreams that become most important in life. That is one of the reasons why we wanted to help.

When my mother was 92 and faced with a terminal condition of cancer, she only wanted to be at home - the home she and my dad shared for 25 years. We called Passages Hospice for help, and we truly appreciated the way they took care of our mom and how they made us feel while we went through a very tough time together.

I invite you to visit the website. Look at what Hospice Dreams is doing for others and how a last request can become a lifetime of memories - not just for the individual, but for the ones that surround them as well.

It had been some time since my mom’s passing when I learned about Passages Hospice’s charity partner, Hospice Dreams. 6

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In memory of these Special Dreamers

Janet Curless WWE/John Cena

Robert “BT” Geggie Marine Hymn

Arthur Hawkins Cardinals Game

Thank you for your donations. Taste of Columbia

Dine to Donate

Aim for Dreams

Columbia, IL

Culvers in Bourbonnais

Pinewood Hunt Club

Participating Sponsors: Agnes Ross Boccardi’s Ristorante Bully’s Smokehouse Chateau La Vin Columbia City Saloon Bar and Grill Elements Off Main

17th St BBQ in O’Fallon, Marion & Beaverville, IL Murphysboro Jonny’s Pizza & Sponsors: Pasta Bradley Bourbonnais Sportsman’s Club Mokka Carsmart of Bradley Kaffeehaus H&H Custom Countertops

Our House Café Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape Tequila’s

Rolling for Dreams Bel-Air Bowl in Belleville

Tiny’s Pub Who Dat’s

Gruchala’s

Herr’s Homestead Restaurant Jamie Boyd State’s Attorney Popovich Gun Shop River Valley Auction Ryan Reum Insurance Tile By Lonnie Whitetail Wishes

Upcoming: 2013 Wine, Beer & Food Festival: Friday, September 20th, from 5-9pm Civic Auditorium, Kankakee, IL. More information to be announced, watch our events page!

Janet meets John Cena

Hospice Dreams

WISH LIST

Airline miles

Car rental/points Limo/van/luxury

transportation

Hotel Chain/points

Sporting Events

Any sport, any town! Janet Curless of Havana has been a proud professional wrestling fan her entire life - and everyone knew it, including friends and neighbors. It was hard not to notice when there was a match on because they could often hear Janet cheering at the TV. This was especially true when her favorites, John Cena and Randy Orton were on. Janet and her family arrived at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and were soon ready for a special meet-and-greet with John Cena! Janet’s face lit up when John walked

Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Indiana

Gift Cards National

restaurant chains

into the room. Cena gave her a few goodies, which he

Walgreens

autographed, and even let her hold the heavyweight belt

Gas station chains

(which Janet said was VERY heavy). Randy Orton also sent a bag of mementos while Janet and her family watched WWE Extreme Rules.

Grocery store

chains

Party supply stores Visa or Mastercard Department Stores

Cena poses with Janet and her family, and Cooper from Hospice Dreams.

Janet and her husband enjoyed watching the WWE tournament

Ways to Help

Arthur’s Cardinals Game

Hospice Dreams is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and relies on the generous donations of individuals and sponsors to fund and fulfill Dreams. Here are a few ways you can help Hospice Dreams: Donate $25, get a free virtual quilt patch to commemorate your loved one Attend Hospice Dreams fundraisers Become a corporate sponsor Create an annual/planned giving plan In-kind donor Become a Member

Looking for a free and easy way to support Hospice Dreams? Surf the web, shop online, or dine out using GoodSearch.com and its affiliate sites to help raise much-needed funds for Hospice Dreams.

Raise money for Hospice Dreams at your work! Looking for a fun way to help Hospice Dreams at work? Contact our office to schedule a jeans day at your business. Call (888) 741-9132

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Cleveland, Arthur & Mark (hospice staff) pose at the game

Arthur Hawkins, a life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan has watched many games and proudly wears Cardinals red. Arthur’s big Dream was to go to a Cardinals game with his best friend, Cleveland. On a bright summer day, that’s exactly what Arthur got to do! It was the perfect day and a perfect game. When the Cardinals hit a home run, he got out of his chair and started dancing. Best of all, they ended up winning 4-2. Arthur and Cleveland had a great time at the game. Next Page: Leverne visits the Botanic Gardens > 99

Botanic Gardens

rowing up, Leverne’s world was filled with shades of green, brightly colored flowers and scents of all kinds. She doesn’t get out to play in the dirt much anymore, but her love of all

things horticultural still runs strong, and she dreamt of enjoying a warm spring day surrounded by the sights and smells of the garden. Leverne was the guest of honor at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where Horticultural Therapist Alicia Green guided her among the plants with an expert’s touch. As a very special treat, Chicago Botanic Garden staff even gave Leverne a bouquet of flowers cut right from the garden!

Fundraiser Recaps

Saturday, June 22nd - Taste of Columbia It was a hot day for the inaugural “Taste of Columbia” in Columbia, IL, but that didn’t keep people away. Vendors saw many participants stop by for tastes of the local fare and everyone had a great time!

At Who Dat’s: Mike, Jan, and Bruce

Mayor Hutchinson with Bob, owner of Chateau la Vin

Aim for Dreams This sold-out sporting clay

and wobble event at Pinewood Hunt Club was a great success. Winners were: Hunter Class: 1st place: Nick Christensen & Brian Christensen; 2nd place: Jim Wasser & Jimmy Wasser; 3rd place: Tom Sheridan & Dave Ervin. Ladies Class: 1st place: Amy Katemarek & Maggie Brindley; 2nd place: Kelsey Luedtke & Angie Serafini; 3rd place: Angie Serafini & Emily Raybourn; Master Class: 1st place: Joe Serafini & Rick Rosenboom; 2nd place: Rory Serafini & Rick Rosenboom; 3rd place: Darrell Moseley & Grant Brower; Wobble Trap: 1st place: Kodie Wlos & Cory Fox; 2nd place: Nick Christensen & Brian Christensen.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!

Winner!

Front Page News

Congratulations to Patty Clancy of Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Inc. for being our top bidder for the Chicago Blackhawks tickets. Thank you for your generous support, which will help us grant Dreams right in your backyard! And congratulations to one of our Dream partners, the Chicago Blackhawks, on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup!

Stacy & Ricki from the Dreams office show off their Blackhawks pride!

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