* NEWS * October 2009
Imagine that your child were just given the news that the cancer is back. Then….
Imagine an organization that would grant your child a second wish to help bring a smile to his face,
making him happy and provides things to improve his quality of life while boosting his spirits.
Help Us to Make More Wishes Come True
Thank you to everyone for Joinning Us at Our 5th Annual Event
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
The Clubhouse
at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course
Sit Down Dinner, Auctions and Games.
Please help us to create a happy moment during their journey fighting cancer, the most difficult undertaking of their life by event sponsorship, event underwriting, auction donations, wish sponsor or volunteer.
If you would like to attend, support or need more information please contact us. 714/998-6039 or email loris@grantswishes.org
McBeth Foundation Grant
A special thank you to the Mc Beth Foundation as we are fortunate to receive large grants in 2008 and 2009 to fund wishes 35 wishes in 2009 and 2010. We qualify for grants like this because of our low overhead costs. Our events are designed to pay for themselves as well as overhead costs. We also received grants from Site So-Cal to fund 20 wishes and partial wish grants from Ingram Micro, and First In Our Hearts Foundation. 100% of the Grant funds given to GRANTS WISHES will be used to fund wishes and we Thank them for their support because they make it possible for us to continue to grant wishes..
Happy Meal Toy Collections for Kids Ages 0-22
We have made deliveries to CHOC for 7 years filling treasure boxes almost monthly with the help of Michele Adair. Our deliveries usually fill all the treasures chests in the clinics at CHOC, St. Joseph Emergency Room, Pavilion Lab and Radiology. We also delivered boxes of larger toys, boxes full of crayons and markers for the oncology clinic. Heidi’s holiday party guests donated gift cards for teenagers in lieu of hostess gifts. Grant’s brother, Trent has been collecting wrapped Happy Meal Toys for the treasure boxes at CHOC since 2003. He has also collected color books and crayons since 1996 for CHOC on the anniversary of his Heart Transplant every December. There are now collection boxes at McPherson Magnet School and KD’s Donuts and Wagner Elementary in Placentia. Many wonderful people have helped spread the word. The donations have increased due to collections by local girl scout troops, businesses, friends and family. A special thank you to Michelle Adair for helping get the word out and helping with the delivery. We’d love to have your help too. We need more teenage and infant items.
If you would like to donate toys, please call (714) 998-6039
A Special Thank You !
2008 Sponsors
WISH SPONSORS- $2000
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Drysch
WISH SPONSORS- $1000
TJ Downhold Service
Natalie Deese
WISH SPONSORS—$500
Annies Hairlines, Mr & Mrs. Michael Delligatta, Sharon Jones, Chet & Tasha Mazakas,
Mary & Dan Wixted, Lois & Gary Wright, Aimee & Farshad Firouznam,
Jonathan Kimmes, Mr. Paul Vannuki, Santos Family Foundation,
BJ's Restaurants Foundation, The Giving University
Thanks to all who participated and supported our prior events!
On October 4, 2008 at The Hilton in Costa Mesa, we had a good turnout in spite of the stock market plunge! Our Symphony of Art event held at the CSUF Art Museum on April 10, 2009 was a great success with the Starbucks donated art on display. The Tropez Boutique fashion event on April 23, 2009 was full of style and fun. We had great silent auctions and opportunity drawings. Donated items contributed significantly to the success and fun of the events. Thank you to all our guests, sponsors, supporters, volunteers, CSUF students and STARBUCKS volunteers for their contribution to our successful event. We couldn’t have done it without each and everyone of you!
Thanks to our DONORS
A.H. Mom's Club, A.R. & Tricia Homrighausen, Aarone Tirpak, Adelizi Family Trust, Aimee & James Rahon, Amy Yamamoto, Andrea O'Brien, Anna Dorothea Samples, Arleen & Ted Adamcy, Barbara & Lawrence Leonard, Beth & Edward Albright - Andrew Albright, Bill & Barbara McGuire, Bonita Hornstein, D.D.S., Brian Sweeney, Carolyn Raimondi, Chisick Family Foundation, Christine & James Powers, Christine Hines, Cook’s Custome Design—Chris & Paul Cook, Deborah & William Tragos, Diane & Joseph Cianco, Dinner of the Month Club, Dolores & Bill Morris, Donna & Gerry Sullivan, Doris Covelli-Kreitz, Ed & Donna Corey, Elizabeth Netemeyer, Erica Placeres, Frances & Tim Walters, Francis Laughlin, Gini & Bob Robins, Gordon Turner, I Duggan, Ilan Kedan, Jean & John Broussard, John S. Kramer, Karen Tippin, Kay Brooks, Kelly Sutter, Kristine Dopera, Laurie & Roger Williams, Linda & Jefrey Schleiger, Louise & John Cierpial, Marci Foster, Maria & Eric Bessem, Mary & Dan Wixted, Mrs. Belen Gustafson, Nancy Hill, Network for Good - Kellie Pendergest, Nicki Thomas - Recycling Campaign UBS, Orange Community Foundation - Tracy Branson, Orange County Central Lions Club, Sandra Acosta, Sharon & Joe Berzden, Sharon & Steve Nakase, Shaun C. Tucker Shelf Master, Inc., Social Enterprise Solutions, Suzanne & Michael Hirsch, Tammy Gall, Teri & Kirk Huffman, Thadd & Elaine Blizzard, United Way - Arron Burton, Vicki Shepard, JoAnn & Tom Winters, Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law, Welcome Wagon Club of No. OC
Thank you to our SILENT AUCTION DONORS
A Noise Within California Classical Theater, The Adair's, Aimee & Farshad Firouznam, Anaheim Ducks, Angel Baseball, ArcLight, Azusa Greens Country Club, Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Banco Popular, Bleu Cotton Photography, Barbara & Dave White, Bleu Cotton Photography, Boomers, Bowers Museum, Bridlewood Estate Winery, Byington Vineyard & Winery, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Café n' Stuff, California Greetings, Callaway Winery, Cambria Winery, Camino Real Playhouse, Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater, Canyon Hills Animal Clinic, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Chance Theater, Children’s Museum of La Habra, Comedy Sportz, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Crown Ace Hardware, Dirck & Katherine Bedford, Dodgers, Doubletree Golf Resort, Downey Civic Light Opera Assn., Duffy Electric Boat Company, Ebi Ghaneian, Flightdeck Air Combat Center, Frank Family Equities, LLC, Hilton Hotels, House of Blues, In N Out Burger, International Skin & Body Care, Jennifer & Jessica Rogers, Jeri Beitel, Joyce & Max Rogers, Justin, Kathleen Bothwell, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Laguna Playhouse, Lego Store, Les Amis, Long Beach Playhouse, Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Zoo, Luxottia Retail - Sunglass Hut, Matanzas Creek Winery, Mo Amirghahari, Mohsen Ghaneian, Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Tolerance, Newport Landing Sports Fishing, Omni Hotels, Pasadena Playhouse, Planes of Fame Air Museum, Poker Chicks from the Hills, Ponte Family Estate Winery, R.G.F. Insurance, Richard Nixon Library, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Ronald Regan Presidential Library & Museum, San Diego Zoo, Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Monica Theatre Guild - Morgan Wixson Theatre, Sawdust Art Festival, Scrappin in the Hills, See’s Candies, Skirball Cultural Center, So. Coast Repertory, Spectrum Pet, Starbucks Coffee Co., The Colony Theater Company, The Groundlings, The Ice House Comedy Club & Rest., The OC Pavilion Performing Arts, Theressa & Ron Smallwood, Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, Yard House Restaurant, Yves' Bistro, Company Clothes.com
GRANT'S Legacy
Seven years ago on November 23rd 2002 the Sullivan’s lost their youngest son Grant when he was just 6 years old. Grant lost his battle to neuroblastoma, 5 months after his relapse which to say the least has been very difficult. Their oldest son’s good friend, Bart was 17 years old when he lost his cancer battle after 4 years of treatments on March 29, 2004. GRANTS WISHES evolved from the passing of these two wonderful boys and others who lost their lives to cancer with the help of family & friends.
We honor all their memories by granting 2nd wishes and we couldn’t do it without the help of people like you.
GRANTS WISHES, Inc. is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the tax code. Contributions to GRANTS WISHES, Inc. are deductible under section 170 of the tax code. GRANTS WISHES is a non-profit 501C(3) foundation.
115 Wishes Granted with more to do..... 2009 Wishes
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"Symphony of Art" Event held on April 19th 2009
Thanks to the generosity of Starbucks for the Artwork donation, our April 10 "Symphony of Art" event featured approximately 150 pieces of fabulous framed art work displayed at the CSUF Grand Cental Art Center in Santa Ana. The gallery was filled with friends, family and new supporters of our mission who helped make the evening a great success. We also granted the wish of a very special young lady, Emily with a room make over. In addition to the artwork, there were opportunity baskets filled with lots of awesome goodies. Guests were delighted by a special performance by members of the Orange County Symphony highlighting the theme of the night. A good time was had by all. Thank you also to the CSUF Students who planned, volunteered and orchestrated the entire event.
A Special Thank you to our Sponors
Starbucks Coffee Company * CSUF Grand Cental Art Center in Santa Ana
The Orange County Symphony * Bill & Debby Calkins * Amore Cafe
The Mordaunts * James Worthy * Santa Anna Florist * Macres Florist
Anaheim Hills Golf Course * Mr. & Mrs. Roberto * The Old Spaghetti Factory
Chic Rentals * Costco Wholesale * Trader Joe's * Catalina Passenger Service
Medieval Times * Pirates Dinner Adventure * Face Logic
Christian Audigier and Kami Jahanmir
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