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The
end of another year is fast approaching and the excitement of
another holiday season is upon us. This is a time of year that
we think about those who may need a little help and support.
Suzanne and I know first hand the incredible appreciation that
accompanies small gestures of support when caring for a sick
child during the holiday season. In fact, we fondly recall
spending our Thanksgiving (in 2002) at the home of a high school
friend I had not seen since graduation. A simple meal that meant
so much to us. Please help the Foundation continue to provide
support to sick children and their families again this year.
Due to
current economic conditions, it is especially important for us
to remember the children that may spend a portion of the
holidays in a hospital. Like many organizations, charitable
contributions have declined while the need remains the same.
Fortunately, the Sweet Pea Foundation is well positioned to
continue providing gifts and toys during the holidays. We have
been in contact with the hospitals and have requested they
provide us with a list of items that are needed the most. Over
the next month, we will deliver toys, books, and other big
ticket items that will help brighten the days of sick children.
We
will also be delivering some needed supplies to Ronald McDonald
House charities. Donations to “the Houses” help support the
families of those caring for a sick child. This wonderful
organization provides family members with not only
accommodations close to their child, but also a brief respite
from the stress and chaos that often accompanies life inside the
hospital.
Sweet Pea Foundation news
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Pictures of the Month
Left:
Megan Gampher, a Child Life Specialist from Kentucky Children’s
Hospital, poses with the Letherman Family during
a toy delivery this summer.
Right:
Suzanne and Pete Letherman are interviewed by CBS affiliate WSBT
News22 during a delivery to Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Left: Golfers prepare to compete for the SPF Cup at the Kickoff
Classic Golf Outing. Right:
Tom Minnich, President and CEO of Kuhlman Electric, presents
Suzanne Letherman with a check for the Sweet Pea Foundation.
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Over 3,842 toys have been purchased and delivered to Riley
Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Children's Memorial
Hospital in Chicago, Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Elkhart
General, & Kentucky's Children's Hospital in Lexington.
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Over 230 "Big Ticket" items (i.e. crib aquariums, mobiles, CD
players, DVD Players, Game Boys, bouncy seats, swings, etc.)
have been purchased and delivered to Riley Hospital, Chicago
Children's, Memorial Hospital in South Bend, and Elkhart
General, & Kentucky's Children's Hospital in Lexington.
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100 percent of contributions received go toward programs that
help sick children and their families.
• The Sweet Pea
Foundation makes an annual contribution to the Ronald McDonald
House of Indiana that allows a family to stay in a room free of
charge. To date, the Foundation has donated over $10,500.
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The Sweet Pea Foundation
makes a monthly
contribution to the Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland as part
of its Host-A-Room program.
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The Sweet Pea Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) as recognized by the Internal
Revenue Service.
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The Sweet Pea Foundation was established in May of 2003 in
memory of Grace Elizabeth Letherman (a.k.a. Sweet Pea).
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KICKOFF CLASSIC GOLF
OUTING
The seventh annual Kickoff Classic golf outing has
been scheduled for September 10, 2010. If you are interested in sponsoring
the event or would like to participate, please contact Pete Letherman at 574-296-1310. Look for more details about the
outing this summer.
Congratulations to winners of the 2009 Kickoff
Classic: (pictured left to right) Joe Letherman, Nick Matuch,
Jason Hemmerling and Mike Reese.
 St.
Patrick's Day
We will be hosting our 7th annual Blarney Bash on
Wednesday, March 17th at the Knights of Columbus in Elkhart. This Irish celebration is a family event with crafts and a
special menu for the children. Please join us for corned beef
and cabbage, ham and potato casserole, soft drinks, and green
beer.
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Pea Foundation