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This past May
marked the fifth year since our precious daughter passed away.
Although we still grieve the loss of Grace, we are amazed at
what the Foundation has accomplished as a result of her
inspiration.
We have established an annuity for the Ronald McDonald House of
Indiana, delivered over 3,000 toys to hospitals caring for
children, and donated over 145 big ticket items (such as crib
aquariums, DVD players, mobiles, and game boys). We have also
created the “Seeds of Grace” campaign that has already planted a
seed by joining the Host-A-Room project for the West Deming
Street Ronald McDonald House.
As we look to the future, we aim to donate more toys and big
ticket items, provide more activities within the walls of the
hospitals, and continue our support of families caring for sick
children.
The Foundation has also been blessed with a significant amount
of publicity. Late last year, the
South Bend Tribune
wrote a nice article about our organization. This past March,
the
Elkhart Truth
did a follow-up article about our progress and reported about
the Blarney Bash and its success. Finally, we are very excited
about an article that appeared in the nationally circulated
publication
Woman’s World Magazine.
The story ran in the first week of June.
We continue to be humbled by the success of the Foundation and
the outpouring of support we have received. Thank you.
Sweet Pea Foundation news
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Pictures of the Month
Beth Johnson, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of
Indiana, presents Suzanne and Pete with a plaque as a thank you
for the Foundation’s gift to the House. The Foundation
made a donation to the House through the Share A Night program.
As a result of our commitment to the House, the Foundation has
been recognized in the Ronald McDonald Houses's Cornerstone
Society.
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Suznne Letherman delivers a Grace E Gram filled with toys and
books to Baylor Miller and his father, Sam, at the NICU.
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Over 3,000 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 145 "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.
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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 fifth annual Kickoff Classic golf outing has
been scheduled for September 12, 2008 at Juday Creek Golf Course
in Mishawaka, Indiana. 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.
 St. Patrick's Day
We will be hosting our 6th
annual Blarney Bash on Tuesday, 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