Welcome to the June/July edition of the Pinellas Partners newsletter. One of our goals is to keep Pinellas County
informed about the amazing staff, research and fundraising at Moffitt Cancer Center. Your interest and
participation, even through these tough times, have been overwhelming, proving that people still have questions
about where to go or what to do next if they or their loved ones receive news that they have cancer. We feel that
participation in groups like Pinellas Partners gives us an opportunity to not only give back and help an institution
that continues to save lives, but to arm us with information that may be used one day for a friend, a loved one, or
even ourselves.
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| GET CONNECTED - STAY CONNECTED |
Bob Griese NFL football legend, has joined forces with the Moffitt Foundation to raise funds to help cure cancer. Click here to view |
| Executive Committee Members Mary Harvey Ed and Marsha Droste Joe Burdette Julie Shannon Bill Swisher Bob Passwaters Suzy Circle Leah Ramker Jackie Edgington Leslie Schipani-Anderson Steering Committee Members Scott Andringa Brian Aungst Rob Bauer Ernestine Bean Beverly Billiris Bruce Bokor Joe Burdette Aaron Cohn Gary Conners William Crown Jodie Cunningham Holly Duncan Ron & Ann Duncan Larry Feder Fred Fisher Doug Graska Lucy Grinnell Bob "Gator" Handley Lindsay Hardee Bill Maher Judy Mitchell Pam Muma Ron Petrini David Ruppel Karen Seel Covington Sharp Gary Skinner Laverne Smith Richard Spayde Susan Stern Dan Walker Gregory Wright New Members Kim Roberts Suzy Circle Leah Ramker Become a member Contact Pinellas Partners today! Our Mission |
| Pinellas Partners hopes to provide education to our neighbors here in Pinellas County about the treatments and advancements in research taking place in the Tampa Bay area. Moffitt continues to create partnerships with hospitals across the country, including Morton Plant/Mease. |
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| Keeping you "In the Loop" |
We update our Web site bimonthly with articles, events
and personal stories. One important section to check out
is our Cancer Screening Guide. There you will find
screening guidelines for your specific age and gender for
all types of cancer. Early detection is one very important
step in beating this terrible disease.
We hope to see you at one of our next informative events.
Thank you for being a member of Pinellas Partners.
Sincerely,
Marsha Droste
Pinellas Partners co-chair
and personal stories. One important section to check out
is our Cancer Screening Guide. There you will find
screening guidelines for your specific age and gender for
all types of cancer. Early detection is one very important
step in beating this terrible disease.
We hope to see you at one of our next informative events.
Thank you for being a member of Pinellas Partners.
Sincerely,
Marsha Droste
Pinellas Partners co-chair
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| H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER & RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
What's New?
| The Original Motley Crew—Members of Moffitt Pinellas Partners and assorted hangers-on look none the worse for wear after completing the "Miles for Moffitt" 5K walk in Tampa on May 9. The team finished the course in 1 hour 2 minutes and an unknown number of seconds, but who was counting? |
A Personal Story By John Freeman |
June/July online newsletter
| Magnolia Ball Raises $2.4 Million During Tough Times |
Moffitt Cancer Center champions are known for their strong will to fight cancer
and on Saturday, April 25, nothing—not even the nation’s financial challenges—
could stop them. Six-hundred and fifty guests raised $2.4 million for patient care,
research and education. Contributions also will benefit the Magnolia Lodging
Program, which gives patients and their family accommodations close to Moffitt when
they are undergoing long stays, regardless of their ability to pay.
“The fact that we raised $2.4 million in this environment is just astounding,” said
Larry Feder, the vice president of the Moffitt Foundation. “There is no recession
when it comes to cancer. Moffitt donors are committed to making an investment for
life at Moffitt.”
Richard and Melanie Gonzmart of Columbia Restaurant chaired the ball.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Dave Lageschulte was the honorary chair.
Magnolia Ball Platinum sponsors were Ted and Marty Couch; Kraft Construction
Company, Inc.; Jim and Barbara Morrison; Pam and Les Muma; Rooms To Go
Children’s Fund; Helen and James Rosburg; Shumaker, Loop, Kendrick, LLP; and
Don & Erika Wallace Family Foundation.
and on Saturday, April 25, nothing—not even the nation’s financial challenges—
could stop them. Six-hundred and fifty guests raised $2.4 million for patient care,
research and education. Contributions also will benefit the Magnolia Lodging
Program, which gives patients and their family accommodations close to Moffitt when
they are undergoing long stays, regardless of their ability to pay.
“The fact that we raised $2.4 million in this environment is just astounding,” said
Larry Feder, the vice president of the Moffitt Foundation. “There is no recession
when it comes to cancer. Moffitt donors are committed to making an investment for
life at Moffitt.”
Richard and Melanie Gonzmart of Columbia Restaurant chaired the ball.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Dave Lageschulte was the honorary chair.
Magnolia Ball Platinum sponsors were Ted and Marty Couch; Kraft Construction
Company, Inc.; Jim and Barbara Morrison; Pam and Les Muma; Rooms To Go
Children’s Fund; Helen and James Rosburg; Shumaker, Loop, Kendrick, LLP; and
Don & Erika Wallace Family Foundation.
| John Freeman shared his story of Stage IV pancreatic cancer at the Magnolia Ball. Click here for his story |
| Arts In Medicine By Bill Swisher |
Judy and Wendy
| Don, a life of hope; Moffitt, a place of hope By Mary Harvey |
| Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John joined the national advisory board for the Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa. In this role, Newton-John will help raise awareness of the center and provide counsel as a Moffitt ambassador. Sam Donaldson, formerly of ABC News, chairs the board. |