It’s not everyday I can report on two successful events in one week…but here it is!

A BIG THANK YOU to our SUPPORTERS who helped us Take a BITE out of AYA Cancer  at our Fundraiser last week!!! Despite the snow and cold (old man winter did a number on us) folks were determined to inform cancer that NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP THEM FROM FIGHTING CANCER!!!

Many thanks to our SPONSORS, DONORS, FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE, VOLUNTEERS, BAKERS, PHOTOGRAPHER, AND TECH SUPPORT STAFF.

Our Event Sponsors were:

CATANZARITE FAMILY FOUNDATION

LOU AND ANN FRANGOS

THE RIPICH FAMILY

CHARLES AND CHARLENE FOWLER

JIM DOYLE REALTY

MCGLADRY, LLP

GROSS BUILDERS

PORTER WRIGHT

WILLIAM & SUSAN WEIR

PURE BARRE WESTLAKE – LORI STANDON

TOME & LESLIE BASISTA

BELLWETHER ENTERPRISE

We will post all the names of our many wonderful donors in our Event Power Point very soon. Our donors enabled us to have some fantastic and unique Silent and Chinese Auction items:)

Thank you to our Fundraising committee:

Tina Poulos, Chair

Elaine & Claude Campbell

Jean & Nick Hillman

Mary & Jim Diamond

Polly & Tim Furey

Betty & John Poulos

Toula & Nick Pyros

Helene & Anthony Santerelli

Lee Santerelli

Myrta Holden

Elpida Kosmidis

Fr. James & Presbytera Goldie Doukas

Nick Giallourakis

Becky Giallourakis

We couldn’t have done it without you!!!!!

 

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PURPLE SMOOTHIE DAY

 FOR STAFF, FAMILIES, AND PATIENTS ON RAINBOW 2

Our very first Wellness Project took place on Friday at Rainbow Babies & Childrens’ Hospital. The SGAYA Smoothie Day was a hit! Smoothies are a healthy and easy way to enjoy a nourishing TREAT…especially for young people receiving chemotherapy…and for family members who, day after day, choose to remain at the side of their loved ones.

Thanks to VitaMix of Cleveland, we were able to blend blueberries, bananas, and orange juice into a delightful beverage that EVERYONE enjoyed….even children currently receiving  chemotherapy (that destroys ones taste buds)..

When I saw the youngsters enjoy the fruit filled smoothie and smile…my heart soared!!!

Special thanks to Child Life Worker Stephanie Jordan for printing off the recipes to distribute to families and making the event HAPPEN!!! Coordination of time and space is required to make such a simple event successful!!!

I look forward to our next WELLNESS EVENT… Healthy Snack Day!!

Stephanie and a helpful Volunteer prepared

 smoothies

Thanks to

Stephanie for letting me get in on

the fun!!!