Laura W. Bush, former teacher, librarian, and First Lady of the United States, was presented the National Children’s Cancer Society's (
NCCS) Alvin K. Stolze International Humanitarian Award by William H. T. Bush, at the Chase. A poised and gracious guest speaker, Mrs. Bush was recognized for her outstanding leadership and advocacy in support of Children'
s health issues worldwide.
Executive director Mark Stolze presented the awards, which included NCCS'
s Medical Legacy Award, to Teresa J. Vietti, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Pediatric and Radiology for Washington University School of Medicine. St. Louis Children’s Hospital merited the Legacy Award, accepted by Lee Fetter, Hospital president.
Sue and Irl Engelhardt and the Engelhardt Family Foundation received NCCS'
s Philanthropy Award, having contributed more than $
3 million to more than 100 charities.
Scholarship recipient and cancer survivor, Ashley Dobbs, thanked NCCS for its financial assistance enabling her to be a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, with a 3.65 GPA and Magna Cum Laude honors as she works toward a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Donna Wilkinson helmed the event which drew 385 guests and raised more than $
400,000 to assist NCCS in its mission to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their families.
9/26/2009
Album ID: 854122
Jazz, Wine & Classic 99
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Classic99 and 'I Love Jazz' host Don Wolff welcomed 200 guests to a party with wine and live jazz at the Columbia Foundation for the Arts. Featured artists were The Denise Thimes Trio and The Terry Thompson Trio, and Jim Connett was emcee. The event’s proceeds benefit Classic99, which offers classical music and opera radio programming to St. Louis
9/26/2009
Album ID: 854095
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Siteman Center Angel of Hope Luncheon
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The women of Bellerive and Old Warson Country Clubs hosted the seventh annual Angel of Hope Luncheon to benefit The Siteman Cancer Research Center for Breast Cancer Research. Amy Stivers and Debbie Tharpe co-chaired the colorful event which featured a pink balloon launch in memory of friends and loved ones who have passed away and for grateful cancer survivors.
Fragrant flowers donated by the Schnuck Floral Department, a scrumptious lunch and fabulous attendance prizes delighted the 120 guests. Mueriel Carp, director of community relations at Siteman, acknowledged breast cancer survivors who were each presented with a pink rose, and thanked past chair persons and sponsors.
Elizabeth Mulcahy, who is enduring a second battle of breast cancer, and in her fourth round of chemotherapy, commended the outstanding work of the physicians and staff of Siteman Cancer Center. Early detection and new treatment options greatly improved her chances for survival, as well as the love and support of her family.
Guest speaker Dr. Kate Appleton, assistant professor of Radiology and Director of the Breast Fellowship Program at Siteman, presented new research development in Tomosynthesis (an ionizing radiation) that will offer even deeper breast cancer detection and, hopefully, be available for treatment in the near future.
9/23/2009
Album ID: 853917
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Anti-Defamation League's DiversityAward
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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) presented its 2009 Workplace Diversity Awards to Wells Fargo Advisors (accepted by CEO Danny Ludeman) and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (accepted by executive director Marcia Barber) at its ‘A World of Difference’ Gala at the Chase Park Plaza.
Honorary chairs were St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and Mayor Francis Slay who presented the league’s Distinguished Community Service Award to the Interfaith Partnership/
Faith Beyond Walls, accepted by Beth Damsgaard-Rodriguez, executive director.
Speakers included John S. Wallach, Esq., regional advisory board chair; Karen Aroesty, regional director; Tabari Coleman, project director; Bishop Howard Nelson; Robert Crumpton, director of Global Diversity, Monsanto, and Jan Huneke, executive director of Voices for Children.
ADL has made a world of difference in the community as it continues to plant seeds of social justice, strives to prevent bigotry and hate, and builds an environment of respect, communication and understanding.
9/17/2009
Album ID: 841908
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Hopes & Dreams Reception
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~by Carla Falasco~Hopes & Dreams, a creative partnership between Ladue News, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Strauss Peyton Photography, highlights the stories and portraits of 15 young patients who have experienced extreme health challenges for their age. An intimate reception was held in mid September allowing family and friends a special viewing of these portraits and an opportunity to support one another.
Grateful for his own children’s health and wellness, Colin Miller, photographer and owner of Strauss Peyton Photography, initiated this project to shed light on hopeful local youth overcoming great physical hardships with heads held high and eyes set on their dreams and aspirations.
Mackenzie Scott, Elizabeth Stanley, Mason Byrom, Frances Neunuebel, Brooke Young, Connor Kaplan, India Moore, Kenneth and Keenan Manning, Terry Jordan, Lily Travers, Sheyenne Kampwerth, Will Sheehan, Alexis Haynes, and Cole Imbs are artfully depicted on location living out the goals they identified when Miller asked what the youngsters wanted to be when they grew up. “That simple question had special meaning because there was a time when they didn’t know if they would survive or not…” From ballerina to chef, and veterinarian to country singer, each story is a true inspiration.
These portraits are currently on display at businesses throughout the community, but eventually will be donated to Children’s Hospital in 2010 where they will reside permanently.
9/17/2009
Album ID: 839576
Photos by Carla Falasco
City Academy - 10th Anniversary Carnival
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~by Carla Falasco~City Academy celebrated its 10th anniversary with a carnival on the school’s campus in north St. Louis. Families gathered for snow cones, picnic eats, live entertainment by the Ralph Butler Band, performers from Every Day Circus and Abra-Kid-Abra, and a petting zoo featuring Thumbelina, the world’s smallest horse. Prizes were donated by the St. Louis Blues, the Cardinals, and the Rams. Contributing event sponsors were Ameren UE, Optimist Club of St. Louis, SEI Investments, Southwest Bank, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
Since opening its doors in 1999, City Academy, a private, independent school, has served families with children in junior kindergarten through grade six who would otherwise attend unaccredited or underperforming public schools.
“We help families to afford a school with a rigorous curriculum, extensive arts programming, and a supportive community… every child deserves an exceptional education, regardless of family income,” said President Don Danforth, III. The school places most graduates in highly competitive secondary schools including Cardinal Ritter, Chaminade, Churchill, Crossroads, John Burroughs, MICDS, Thomas Jefferson, Westminster, and Whitfield.
All City Academy families pay tuition, but 100% of current students qualify for scholarship assistance, which drops the school’s full annual tuition of $14,750, to an average tuition of under $4,000 paid by families. In addition to generous individuals, corporations, and foundations, City Academy must raise over $1 million each year from community supporters to continue serving families who have limited opportunities.
9/13/2009
Album ID: 837725
Photos by Carla Falasco
Therapeutic Horsemanship Polo Match
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Spirit Valley Farms competed with Friends of Therapeutic Horsemanship for an afternoon Polo Match at McGehee Polo Field to benefit Therapeutic Horsemanship (TH).
Nate Harris and Christina Blankenship co-
chaired the festivities of family fun and excitement, which featured the spirited polo match, arts and crafts, and a picnic buffet.
In service since 1975, TH is nationally accredited by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, and promotes horseback riding for people with disabilities, and helps them develop their maximum physical and psychological potential.
The St. Louis Benefit Polo was founded in 1982 to coordinate area charity polo matches. Annual fundraising provides scholarships to families in need, equine care for the therapy horses, and an opportunity to help those with disabilities with psychological and physical assistance.
9/12/2009
Album ID: 838131
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Cardinal Glennon's Crystal Wagon Awards
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In recognition of five community leaders who have contributed to the health and welfare of children, the Board of Governors of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center presented the Crystal Wagon Awards dinner before 47 guests at the Saint Louis Club.
Last year’s recipient, Allen Allred, presented this year’s honorees: Russ Carnahan, U.S. Representative; Walter J. Galvin, Jerry and Peggy Ritter, Champions of Children; and Charlie Shields, Missouri State Senator.
In his inspiring invocation, Msgr. Louis F. Meyer explained how the Crystal Wagon Award is a beautiful analogy of the services of a children’s wagon. The wheels are the supporters who provide the time, talent and treasure to give Cardinal Glennon’s children a great future. The wagon holds needed supplies, and the tongue is the community and legislators who pull for the rights of children.
In viewing past honorees featured on The Crystal Wagon Award Recognition Wall on permanent display at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, take a tour of the facility where miracles still happen.
9/11/2009
Album ID: 838158
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Friends of Tower Grove Park
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~by Carla Falasco~Every year, the Friends of Tower Grove Park host “Martinis at the Mansion” at a different St. Louis home in the Park’s vicinity. This year, Larry and Sandy Koesterer opened their beautifully restored, historic Compton Heights home to this charming event. The Second Generation Swing band welcomed guests into the back yard where they could enjoy the warm night, hot hors d’eouvres, and creative martinis.
Janine Lawler, Larry McCarthy, Shelley Donaho, Bill Gilbert, Peggy Oates, Patty Midden, Anne Moore, Mary Kennedy, Bob Bruce, Christy Beckmann, and Kristin Byrne joined forces as event chairs. Tower Grove Park Director John Karel greeted guests and shared his thanks for the Friends’ generosity.
More than $45,000 was raised by this Friends event to support the rebuilding of the Park’s East Playground. The Park received a federal grant for this project, and these funds will complete the capital needed to enhance the beloved outdoor space.
Founded in 1989 as a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization, the Friends support the restoration and enhancement of Tower Grove Park.
9/11/2009
Album ID: 836958
Photos by Carla Falasco
Long Meadow Rescue Ranch Charity Polo
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Long Meadow Rescue Ranch, a division of the Humane Society of Missouri, presented a charity polo match at McGehee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms in Chesterfield. Hosts and co-chairs Janet and Smith McGehee, Humane Society president Kathryn Warnick and communications director Jeane Jae greeted guests under a bright blue sky on a picture-perfect day.
Preceding the match, the event featured exotic cars, auctions, face painting, and visits with Thumbelina (the world’s smallest horse) and a VIP dinner. A trophy was presented to match winner Little Creek Ranch and Spirit Valley Farms.
Proceeds will support the Ranch’s work to rescue abused and abandoned animals and provide them with medical care, exercise, nurture and love.
