In November, the Sweet Pea Foundation made its
second annual donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.
Although we had less “fanfare” with this year’s contribution, we
remain thrilled about the opportunity to provide continued
support to this excellent organization.
This past December the Sweet Pea Foundation was excited to be
featured in a news story by the CBS affiliate WSBT in South
Bend. The news organization followed us as we delivered toys and
“playroom supplies” to the pediatric unit at Memorial Hospital
in South Bend, Indiana. Toys for the patients included plush
panda bears provided to the Foundation by Kay Jewelers in
Elkhart. We also donated several toys and needed supplies to the
Child Life Program. These items will be used to help patients
with their recovery and healing process. A link to the news
story is available on our web site at www.sweetpeafoundation.org.
Support for the Foundation continues to grow—from the employees
of Kuhlman Electric and ABB Inc. of Versailles, KY, to the
seventh grade class at St. Pius X Catholic School in Granger,
IN, to the students at Fox Ridge Elementary School in St.
Charles, IL. We are amazed at the help the Foundation continues
to receive as we strive to make a difference in the lives of
sick children.
Sweet Pea Foundation news
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Pictures of the Month
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Left:
Suzanne and Pete Letherman are interviewed by CBS affiliate WSBT
News22 during a delivery to Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Right: Members of the Kay Jewelers staff pose with a few of the 202
bears they donated to the Sweet Pea Foundation.
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Left:
Tom Minnich, President and CEO of Kuhlman Electric, presents
Suzanne Letherman with a check for the Sweet Pea Foundation.
Right: Guests enjoy another great year of Irish food and fun at the 6th
Annual Blarney Bash. |
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Over 3,350 toys have been purchased and delivered to Riley
Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Children's Memorial
Hospital in Chicago, and Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
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Over 195 "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.
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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 $7,000.
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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 sixth annual Kickoff Classic golf outing has
been scheduled for September 4, 2009. 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 2008 Kickoff
Classic: (pictured left to right) Duke Mabry, Scott Bucher, Ed
Hardig, Jr., and Brian Eckrich (not pictured).
 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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