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LoveLETTERIssue No. 58 • Fall 2014

Inside This Issue:

3 Heart the Houses Campaign

6 Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC and GRIN ACTION CLASSIC

7 Share A Heart Campaign Breaks Another Record

www.RMHCozarks.org

Finnegan’s StoryBy Elisabeth “Ashley” White, Willard MO

It all started 5 years ago when my husband Zach and I started trying for a second child. After multiple losses, we were finally blessed with what we thought was a healthy pregnancy. At 27 weeks + 5 days of gestation, my OBGYN confirmed what I had suspected. I was leaking amniotic fluid, which

measured 1.2 cm and should have been 14.0 cm. I found out I would be spending the remainder of my pregnancy in the hospital. The doctor said it would be best for the baby to be born no earlier than 34 weeks if possible, to allow the lungs to mature. Our first night in the hospital, the neonatal intensive care team came to our room to let us know what to expect with a premature baby. They said deliver-ing this premature, he would be at risk for neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, as well as multiple other conditions. They estimated he weighed about 2 lbs. We were

determined to keep our baby boy in until 34 weeks. I stayed on bed rest and they monitored the baby daily. One week had gone by and on February 24th, I woke up and I was bleeding. At this point ev-erything was okay and the baby looked good. As the day went on I started feeling what I thought were contractions and by 6:30 p.m., they were wheeling me into a delivery room. The baby was in distress and expected to be born within 3 hours. I had to make that dreadful phone call to my hus-band and tell him to come to the hospital now. The nurses and the

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Finnegan White

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A Missouri NonProfit Corporation

Board Of Directors

Doug Carter, Chairperson of the BoardMark Brueggemann, Vice Chairperson

Tim Roth, SecretaryMarita Pemberton, TreasurerBob Fisher, Past Chairperson

Scott Crise Jean GrabeelBrent Kembell Lisa LangleyTerri Libel Sherri Murdaugh Seth Murray Jud PoppenDonna Powers Micah Scott

PRESIDENT & CEO Bonnie Keller

PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Staci Holland

PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE Mindy Muñoz

PROJECT MANAGER Amber Price

HOUSE MANAGER (near Cox South) Megan Schussler

HOUSE MANAGER (at Mercy) Alexis Rainwater

ASSOCIATE HOUSE MANAGER (at Mercy) Brian Powers

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Kim Booth

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/ACCOUNTING MANAGER Debbie Kinser

ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGERS Ronald McDonald House near Cox South

Karis Agnew Jacinda CanfieldBrittany Gamble Crosby Keller Kayla Love Sara Wikoff

ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGERS Ronald McDonald House at Mercy

Amber Campbell Amy CrawfordHannah Major Danielle WalcherMelanie Ward

embraced our mission with gener-ous and caring spirits.

Speaking of generous and caring spirits, I’d like to recognize four of our volunteers that were recently recognized for 25 years of dedi-cated service. All four began their volunteer service at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South. Gene & Betty Laytham recently retired from their weekly Tuesday shifts and Joan Schroeder contin-ues her work on Tuesdays. Sandy Emberton joined our volunteer force at the Mercy Ronald McDon-ald House when it opened nearly two years ago. These four amaz-ing people have given 100 years and nearly 14,000 hours of service, ensuring a warm, loving refuge for literally thousands of families. It’s truly been my honor to know and work alongside them over the past 25 years.

A Message From thePresident & CEO

Sincerely,

Bonnie Keller

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Ozarks is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in the Ozarks. Our first priority is to provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill and injured children receiving treatment in Springfield’s medical facilities. Our first Ronald McDonald House, located near Cox South Hospital, has helped nearly 8,900 families during the past 26 years. Our second House, located on the 6th floor of Mercy Children’s Hospital, has welcomed over 800 families since November 30, 2012.

RMHC’s second cornerstone project, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, (fondly known as the “Tooth Truck”), provides den-tal treatment and prevention education for children that qualify for the free and reduced school lunch program in the Springfield area. The Tooth Truck has helped 16,800 children over the past 12 years through 41,300 dental appointments and treatment valued at nearly $9.7 million. The Tooth Truck’s new Daily Tooth-Brush-ing Program already has 650 participants at Springfield Public Schools and the Boys & Girls Club of West Plains.

Page Design of the LOVE LETTER is contributed by Debbie Lane.

The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald’s Corporation: Ronald McDonald House Charities name and logo, Ronald McDonald House name and logo, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile name and logo, RMHC, McDonald’s. The Tooth Truck name and logo are owned by The Tooth Truck, Inc.

Our two Ronald

McDonald Houses have already welcomed over 700 families this year; the Tooth Truck has helped more than 1,200 children; and there are 650 children brushing their teeth every day as participants in our Brushing Program. None of this would be possible without the thousands of people who have

Shown third and fourth from left, Sandy Emberton and Joan Schroeder were recognized at our Annual Volunteer Dinner for their outstanding commitment to RMHC.

Betty and Jean Laytham are shown with their special 25-year volunteer award.

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Heart the Housesby Adopting a Room

With two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield (one near Cox South and one in Mercy Chil-dren’s Hospital), Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Ozarks has provided a home-away-from-home for nearly 9,500 families. In car-ing for their seriously ill or injured child, moms and dads experience one of life’s greatest challenges, and more than ever, they need support.

You have the unique opportu-nity to lead the crusade in helping these families support their child on the path to wellness. Ronald McDonald House Charities cares for more than 800 families each year, and we need your help pre-paring for 2015. We encourage you to Heart the Houses by Adopting a Room for 2015 in one (or both) of our Ronald McDonald Houses. By Adopting a Room, you are letting these families know that you are

behind them 100% as they battle fear and uncertainty, all the while trying to remain positive for their child, who faces trials no child should. You are directly provid-ing a sanctuary for tired bodies and minds so families can gather strength and continue being the foundation their seriously ill or injured child desperately needs.

These families are in need of comfort and hope, and most espe-cially, a home close to their child. Adopting a Room for next year means more to families staying at the Ronald McDonald Houses than you can imagine. Whether you adopt the kitchen to provide a place for nourishment, a living room to allow for relaxation or a bedroom to bring rest, you are placing yourself on the front lines in the battle for our families and their children.

The Traver family found comfort and hope at the House near Cox South while Peeka received treatment at St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Mercy Children’s Hospital. (Peeka, Patten & Joia Traver)

Shonda, Kiko, and Savannah Diaz, from Thayer, MO, found a “home away from home” at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South as they awaited the arrival of triplets! On June 10, 2014, the Diaz family welcomed David, Junior and Trey Diaz into their family.

How ToHeart The Houses

The “Adopt A Room” Program is a great way for you, your company or organization to Heart the Houses. With your gift, you will become a Ronald McDonald House Annual Room Sponsor and your name will be displayed on a special plaque near or within the room.

Simply go online to HeartTheHouses.org to adopt a room or make a contribution today. If you’d like to contribute by credit card, call 417-875-3505.

Go toHeartTheHouses.orgto learn more!

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Presleys Country Jubilee Onstage in Fantastic Caverns

Last Fall, our Ronald McDonald Houses benefited from a piece of history when Branson’s First Fam-ily of Entertainment, the Presleys, returned to a venue where they performed over half a century ago. The Presleys Country Jubilee Onstage in Fantastic Caverns took place in Fantastic Caverns’ Au-ditorium Room, a natural under-ground theater that over the years has hosted events ranging from country music shows to live opera and symphony performances. The November 17th event was televised on the national cable/satellite net-works RFD-TV and Family Net. All proceeds – 100 percent – benefited Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks, resulting in a gift exceeding $15,000!

The show was a signa-ture Presleys’ evening of family fun with a blend of country, gospel and blue-grass music and comedy with a talented cast of 18 entertainers, seven of whom are members of the Presley family. Many audience members in the packed house recalled their visit to the cave 50 years ago to enjoy a Presleys’ show. Gary Presley, better known to Presleys’ audi-ences as the comedian Her-kimer, performed with his family at Fantastic Caverns in the 1960s, grew up in nearby northwest Spring-field and he and his wife, Pat, were dating at the time. He also worked as a cave guide when he was 16, so Fantastic Caverns holds a lot of memories for him. Prior to opening their Branson theatre in 1967, the Presleys performed regularly at the cave from 1962 to 1966 on a radio

program called “Farmarama”.Fantastic Caverns, America’s

only ride-through cave, is a small family attraction located just northwest of Springfield. The staff and management of the popular tourist destination work hard to preserve the cave and its fragile ecosystem so it will be in place for our children and grandchildren to enjoy for years to come. Fantastic Caverns hosted an event entitled “Enchanted Caverns” 26 years ago to help raise funds for Springfield’s first Ronald McDonald House near Cox South.

Our sincere gratitude goes to the entire Presley Family and our friends at Fantastic Caverns for sharing this amazing event with our organization and families!

An audience and performers at Fantastic Caverns in the early 1960s at a “Farmarama” show.

Don’t miss the next issue of the LOVE LETTER featuring the 25th Anniversary of the Price Cutter Charity Championship, presented by Dr Pepper.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Aaron Dannegger, ChairpersonDr. Tara Cash, Vice Chairperson

Joseph Reid, SecretaryWyatt Jenkins, Treasurer

Brian Asberry Doug CarterDr. Chris Meyer Dr. Howard ShayneDr. Thomas Stone Dr. Megan Westrich

PRESIDENT & CEO Bonnie Keller

PROGRAM DIRECTOR- RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE

Mindy Muñoz

GENERAL DENTIST Dr. Sarah Cimino

TEMPORARY DENTISTS Dr. Bill Brell, Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Aaron Dannegger

OFFICE MANAGEREmma Davis

DENTAL ASSISTANTS Megan LambertKim Otradovec

Remember the excitement of school picture day, picking out the perfect outfit and hoping you look just right? Imagine you were so embarrassed of your smile that you opted out of picture day, hoping your teeth might look better for a retake later in the year. We recent-ly met a beautiful, 6-year-old girl named Jasmine who was hoping that her bad teeth would either fall out or be fixed so that she could have a “pretty smile” for the spring school pictures.  

Jasmine came to us with 13 cavities, including several on her front teeth with black areas in between each tooth.  Her Mom explained that the family had Med-icaid for Jasmine several years ago and had a few cavities fixed but then circumstances caused them to not qualify for Medicaid be-fore all the other cavities could be repaired.   During her cleaning and diagnosis appointment, Jasmine asked several times about fixing her front teeth and so we decided that we would start our treatment with that area.  After the visit to fix her front teeth, Jasmine left the Tooth Truck overjoyed with the results and couldn’t wait to show her teacher and for the end of the day so that she could show her Mom.  The next day, Jasmine and her Mom came to the Tooth Truck

Jasmine’s Pretty Smile

for an after-school appointment and her mother had tears in her eyes as she thanked the staff for giving her daughter back a “pretty smile”.  It was then we learned of Jasmine’s wish for her next picture day.

In all, Jasmine’s treatment on the Tooth Truck consisted of 8 composite fillings, 3 pulpotomy and crowns on severely decayed primary (baby) molars, and 2 extractions of primary molars that were decayed beyond the point of being repaired.  Her treatment took 5 appointments to complete for a treatment value of $3,744. During each appointment, Jasmine learned the importance of brushing and flossing and how she can always have a pretty smile.  At the end of

Shore Power Connections ($1,800 ea.) These allow the Tooth Truck to plug into a power source rather than running off a generator.

FOR THE PRIZE BOX: Toy Cars (i.e. Hot Wheels), Hair Acces-sories & Character-Themed or Brightly-Colored Socks

Walmart Gift Cards for general sup-plies

Plush Tooth Brushing Models for Education (two, $30 ea.)

Handheld Games for use in waiting area

Office Chair for Office Manager ($100)

Flat Screen Computer Monitor ($200)

Tooth Truck Wish ListPlease consider underwriting an item on our Wish List. For details,

contact Mindy Munoz at 417-875-3504 or mindy.munoz@toothtruck.org.

each appointment, Jasmine asked to look in a mirror so she could see her new “pretty teeth”.  Come spring picture retakes, Jasmine will be ready to let her new, cavity-free, smile shine!

Top pictures showing Jasmine’s teeth before treatment and some of the restored teeth are pictured underneath.

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Sertoma All-Star Weekend Supports Tooth Truck

The first weekend in June saw another successful Sertoma All-Star Weekend with the 13th annual GRIN IRON CLASSIC (GIC) and the 3rd annual GRIN ACTION CLAS-SIC (GAC), held at Parkview High School in Springfield. Presented by generous sponsors, Delta Dental of Missouri and the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club, these events are hosted by the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club, the SW MO High School Football Coaches Associa-tion, and local volleyball coaches.

After days and days of rain, the skies cleared for the GRIN IRON CLASSIC, the all-star high school football game for SW MO. Over 80 graduated seniors competed in an East-West competition at JFK Stadi-um in front of a crowd that neared 4,000 fans. For the second time in 13 years, the East defeated the West, 40-27. The next day on Sat-urday, June 7, five teams competed during the GRIN ACTION CLASSIC girls’ all-star high school volleyball tournament. The new Springfield team was victorious over the South

team in the championship game, after 5 rounds of play.

The biggest winners of all are the children of the Tooth Truck. This year’s events raised over $56,000 to help keep our program on the road. Our special thanks go out to the sponsors, players, par-ents, coaches, fans and volunteers for another great year. See pages 16-18 for a listing of our contribu-tors over the past two years.

Would you like to see our GIC-GAC player profiles and rosters? Visit www.issuu.com and search on “Grin Iron Classic”. Under “Pub-lications” you will see our event programs.

Longtime President of the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club, Bill Williams and Ronald McDonald® are ready for another great year at the GRIN IRON CLASSIC!

Members of the Greater Springfield Dental Society presented their annual gift to the Tooth Truck during the GIC halftime. Shown left to right are Dr. Jody Vance, RMHC President & CEO Bonnie Keller, Dr. Dan Kessler, and Dr. Misty Shelton.

Supporting Sponsors:Great Southern BankKOLR/KOZLMcCann PrintingMcDonald’s of the OzarksMercy Sports MedicineMidwest Family Broadcast GroupPatterson DentalPrice CutterThe Team

Leadership Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors:

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ANOTHER Record-BreakingShare a Heart Campaign!

The 21st annual Share a Heart Campaign, held January 24-Febru-ary 28 at more than 60 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks, broke records once again this year!. The Campaign’s net proceeds surpassed the $130,000 mark –- all to sup-port more than 800 families that will find a home away from home this year at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South and the House at Mercy. In addition to McDonald’s® amazing customers and employees, our special thanks also goes out to new co-presenting sponsor, Youngblood Auto Group, for their significant role in this year’s successful campaign!

The walls and windows of McDonald’s Restaurants in SW MO and NW AR were covered with $1 red paper hearts, $5 pink hearts and $20 gold hearts, all represent-ing generous Ronald McDonald House donations to the tune of $108,565!. (Our gratitude goes out once again to 21-year printing sponsor, McCann Printing!) With each heart purchased, customers received an Official Entry Form for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card provided by Leadership Sponsor, Great Southern Bank and the lucky winner was Angela Wynn of Wil-lard, MO.

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to generous sponsors (see logos at right), and the thousands of McDonald’s customers, Ozarks’

media, our “Share a Heart Fami-lies” who shared their stories, and nearly 40 mayors in the Ozarks who proclaimed February 4-10 “Ronald McDonald House Week”. (See pages 14-15 in this issue of the LOVE LETTER for a complete list-ing of contributors.)

Presenting Sponsors:

Leadership Sponsors:

Supporting Sponsors:

We had an amazing group assembled for this year’s Share a Heart commercial on KY3, a 21-year sponsor. Top row, L to R: KY3’s Lisa Rose and RMHC Volunteer and Share a Heart Champion, T.J. Slocum enjoy Travis Weitzel. Bottom row, L to R: Lucy and Abigail Weitzel prepare for their parts in the commercial. The Weitzel children, along with mom and dad, Scott and Joanna, volunteer on a regular basis at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South. T. J. Slocum, along with his mom and dad, Randy and Debbie, raised $14,310 through the Campaign this year, bringing their 7-year total to $46,777!

Ronald McDonald House Wish ListCan you help with an item on our Wish List? Contact Program Director Staci Holland for more details at 417-875-3521 or staci.holland@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

Keurig Single Cup Brewer and K-Cups (variety)

Deep Freezer- 14.8 Cu. Ft. Chest ($500)  

Replacement of 2 Hot Water Heaters at House near Cox ($3,500 ea.)

32” Flat Screen Television with DVD Player

Family Computer (iMac 21.5”)Tile Backsplash for House at Mercy

($210)Blu-Ray Players (2)

CoffeeCoffee CreamerGriddle8.5 X 11 Copy PaperSpray DisinfectantAir Freshener

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Finnegan had a long respiratory stay. I developed inflammation of the fetal membranes due to a bacte-rial infection from being ruptured for so long, as well as a very severe form of funisitis where the tissue that makes up the umbilical cord starts to die. Because of these se-vere infections, Finnegan was born with Pneumonia and multiple oth-er lung infections. During his NICU stay, he developed Bronchopulmo-nary Dysplasia. BPD involves ab-normal development of lung tissue. It develops in premature babies with underdeveloped lungs. It also can be caused by trauma, pneumo-nia, and other lung infections that cause inflammation and scarring. Although he needed mechanical ventilation to survive, over time the pressure and excess oxygen can damage the lungs.

In total we spent 80 days in the NICU. That’s 12 weeks. Eight of those weeks I lived at the Ronald McDonald House. I looked for-ward to every night at 6pm when volunteers from the community would provide dinner at the House. As tired as we all were, having a hot meal to look forward to was great. It gave me the energy to get through the rest of the night.

Once Finnegan was stable, I chose to move back home for the remainder of his stay for our other son Sterling, who is 13, and my husband. Having a split household was hard mentally and emotion-ally. Zach needed his wife, and Sterling needed his mom. I still spent each day at the NICU and went home at night.

On May 10th, Mother’s Day, Finnegan was allowed to finally eat by mouth for the first time. I couldn’t have asked for a better Mother’s Day present. The nurses said not to get too excited; that it would be hard for him to breast-feed and we’d probably be there another month or so.

That was not the case with Mr. Finnegan. He took off eating and we were discharged 5 days later. He left the hospital weighing 6 lbs, 10 oz, and now is over 14 lbs. I love going to visit and showing off Finnegan. The staff and the volun-teers are so amazing and you can tell they truly love their jobs. With-out the Ronald McDonald House, it wouldn’t have been possible for me to have the 24-hour access to my baby. Being with him all the time, I feel it helped him develop and grow into the strong boy he is today.

NICU team worked seamlessly get-ting me ready to deliver our baby. After a tumultuous delivery, I gave birth to Finnegan Laney White. He weighed 2.6 pounds and was 15 inches long. Finnegan was taken to the NICU and placed on a ventila-tor. I was able to go see him after 3 hours of recovery. The nurse said I could put my hand through the hole in the incubator and touch him. I’ve never been so scared in my life. He was covered with wires and tubes and there were flash-ing lights and alarms going off. It was so much to take in. The nurse shared information about staying at the Ronald McDonald House, but unfortunately it was full. I didn’t understand how it worked or what it really was about. I was dis-charged from the hospital the fol-lowing morning. I experienced the most unspeakable feeling. Leaving the hospital without your baby is unbearable. No parent should ever feel that pain and emptiness. That was the longest night at home, and I couldn’t wait until the next day to get back to the NICU to be with Finnegan.

The next day, a room opened up at the House and I met Alexis, the House Manager. She was so nice and caring. She took me on the tour and I couldn’t believe how incredible this place was. It had a huge kitchen, TVs, a playroom and a laundry room that was out of this world. When we got to the bedrooms, I just couldn’t believe it: Tempur-Pedic beds, mini-fridge, and a private bathroom. It made me feel right at home. In fact it was better because I was able to have 24-hour access to my baby that was only one floor away. That night I stayed at the House and was able to go to the NICU and spend time with Finnegan. From that night on, I knew I could call the Ronald Mc Donald House my new home. Finnegan was only allowed to be touched every 4 hours, so in between his touch times I was able to rest my head on a comfortable bed and reenergize myself. They even provided hospital-grade breast pumps.

Shown left to right are Finnegan’s father, Zach; his brother, Sterling; and mother, Ashley.

Finnegan White

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Thank You On behalf of the thousands of children and their families whose lives are touched by our Ronald McDonald Houses and the Tooth Truck (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile), we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our generous supporters. The following pages include contributor names for gifts received from July 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014, as well as the 2013 Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC and GRIN ACTION CLASSIC. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please let us know by calling 417-875-3503.

RMHC Fund(UNRESTRICTED FUND FOR ALL PROGRAMS)

Major Cash DonationsClear Channel RadioRoy & Terri LibelMcDonald’s Heartland RegionMcDonald’s Ozark Co-opRMHC Global

Cash DonationsAmazon Smile Foundation (2)Erica Bauer (3)Harold & Ireta BolinMark & Debbie BrueggemannLestra CameronTim CauleyBetty Gouldsmith CrockerJP Morgan Chase Matching Gift &

Volunteer ProgramsTerry & Lisa LangleyMr. & Mrs. Francis McGovernAndrew PunchSapphire Vending, Inc., Dennis &

Eileen PeggGeorge & Lou Ann SchifferdeckerHeather Shortt (8)Bill StovallMichelle Younger

Memorial ContributionsWyatt Forbes byLevi & Stephanie ForbesDavid & Grace RayThomas & Sue Ann LaymanPaul & Martina PlavnickRobert & Mary Clair

Cameron Kyle bySherri Kyle

Neal Gene Ledgerwood byNorma Lee Ledgerwood

Joan D. Smith byGreg Campagna

Betty Taylor byPatty Dennis

Cory J. Wagoner byScott Financial Services

Gifts of TributeMatthew McMullen byMary Selzo

25 Ways To Give CampaignMAJOR CONTRIBUTORSJames & Pamela GesslerEwing & Carol GourleyMcAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips,

P.A.

Porter Chapel ChurchBrian & Rachel Witt, in honor of

Cash Witt

CONTRIBUTORSJeffrey & Renee AbrahamHarold & Mary Arents, in honor

of Jayde StewartDavid & Paula BaldridgeLaura BeaverJean BensonGlenn & Kim Childress, in honor

of Dan & Ann BlankenshipJudy CobleJim & Joan Cologna, in memory

of Joe PostVelma CookRita Cudworth, in memory of

Richard WallaceDr. Aaron DanneggerDecker & DeGood, PCDelta Roofing, Inc.Beth Denouden, designated

donation for Ronald McDonad Houses

Doug & Linda DuncanWilliam & Barbara EasleyElkland Independent Methodist

ChurchDan & Jeanne EngleBrian FogleVelma Ann FotornyJosephine GardnerNancy Gose, in memory of

Donnelia T. GoseRegis & Ann GriesemerBob & Laveta HoustonDon InnesFrank JenoMertie Jones, in memory of

Myrna HauerGary & Dale Keltz, in memory of

Daniel KinnardBarbara Krueger, designated for

the Tooth TruckGregory & Sharon LandoltWilliam & Shirley Maddy, in

memory of Joe PostBarbara Mahan (8)Marshall Family DentistryDerwin & Rhoda MartinSam MedleyLarry & Eileen MeinsenGeorge & Garnet MoranJeremy Neely & Angela WhitesellNeoma NettellOrder of the Eastern Star –

Hanson Chapter No. 22James C. & Peggy OwensPatrick & Laura PattersonPinnacle Sign Group, Inc.Sally Rae, designated for the

Tooth TruckRainbow Trout Ranch, Inc.Mary Jo RaineySheree Rogers & Ted HankDarrel & Darlene RueCharles ShawDr. John & Glenaris SiscoHelen SpellmanMr. & Mrs. Samuel VansantRick & Victoria VasquezDr. Mai VoWilbur & Vickie WashausenJim & Ginny WestwickDavid & Donna Williams

2013 Cup O’Cheer Homes TourPRESENTING SPONSORTaylor-Martin Family of

Companies

LEADERSHIP SPONSORBKD Wealth Advisors, LLC

SUPPORTING SPONSORS417 MagazineChase BankHogan Land TitleKukes DesignMcCann PrintingPhoenix Home CareSpringfield First Community BankThe Villages at Wicklow

FEATURED HOMESDan & Mollie JessenRay & Judi KernMarsh FamilyDr. Nancy O’ReillyNeal & Kim Wood

HOLIDAY TEA & REFRESHMENTSBeth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea RoomCandy HouseChurchill Coffee Co.Gigi’s CupcakesVictory Trade School

TEACUP DESIGNBridgeBlue Sourcing Partners

FEATURED DECORATORSBella BabyDAZigns, Dee ZirschskyDillard’s Department StoreFinal Touch Interiors, Marilyn

RainesGamble’s Gift GalleryKim HardinInterior Fashions, Jane PaulJames DécorObelisk Home

TICKET OUTLETSCountryside CottageFleur Interior ArchitectureGamble’s Gift GalleryGifts from the HeartJames DécorObelisk HomeWickman’s Garden Village

SILENT AUCTION DONORS417 Bliss Massage Therapy417 MagazineValorie AlbertiniArris PizzaBrian AsberryATA Martial ArtsBarnes & NobleBattlefield LanesBeth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea RoomBetsy’s HallmarkBig Whiskey’sBranson Imax Entertainment

ComplexCake Pop Co.Children’s OrchardCongressman Billy LongDAZigns, Dee Zirschsky

Diaper Chick, Kim RoddenDickerson Park ZooDiscovery Center of SpringfieldEssential YogaEsthetiques Skincare Spa & ClinicEverything KitchensFleur Interior Architecture &

FurnishingsFlorentina’sAdrianne ForsterGifts from the HeartGreat American Cookie Co.Great Life Golf & FitnessGuildMasterHarem BoutiqueHis & Hers SalonIdeal ImageJan’s Grooming SchoolJimm’s SteakhouseJump ManiaMama Jean’s Natural MarketMercy Medical SpaMetro Appliances & MoreNearly Famous Deli & Pasta

HouseNoah’s ArtNu Essence Massage & Day SpaPanera BreadPlaza Shoe StoreLiz ReevesRib CribSac River StablesSam’s Club-SouthSapphire Vending, Inc.Schaffitzel’s FloristSilpada Designs, Patty SmulskiSpringfield BalletSpringfield Gymnastics &

Aquatics CenterSumits Hot YogaSunshine Dental AssociatesTaylor-Martin Family of

CompaniesThe CupThe Dutton’sThe Kid’s CourtThe Light House Gallery

Thirty-One, Brooke ArnoldThompson SalesTorn BoutiqueUniversity Plaza Hotel &

Convention CenterVillage Pottery CafeWickman’s Garden VillageWine Spot

(4) $250 OBELISK HOME GIFT CARDSTaylor-Martin Companies &

Obelisk Home

CONTRIBUTORSCamp BarnabasCoxHealthCulpepper Place at Chesterfield

VillageFlower MerchantJ. Howard Fisk LimousinesChris LouzaderMcDonald’s-S. CampbellMissouri Sports Hall of FamePanera BreadRiver of Life Lutheran ChurchSeminole Baptist ChurchSpringfield Striping & SealingSunshine Baptist Church

VOLUNTEERSAlpha Delta PiJohnny AndersonAva Victory AcademySharon BanksonSteve & Debbie BinghamKen ColemanSandy EmbertonDebbie FreemanGamma Sigma SigmaPhyllis Gossard & FriendsChristi GibsonShawn GottGreat Southern BankAmy GrubaughGwen HagerDavid HammTeresa Jean

To kick off Share a Heart Week, students from the local Farm Bureau chapter served a delicious lasagna lunch for families, staff, and other members of the community. The Farm Bureau hosts a luncheon at the House each year in February as part of Food Check-Out Week.

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Just FriendsKickapoo High School FBLAEmily KonradFriends of Beth MarshAdrienne McCoyLarry MeinsenSandy MorrisMSU-Pre-Med SocietyMSU-Pre-Occupational Therapy

ClubOzark High School FBLADonna PowersRMHC VolunteersSigma ChiKathryn VicatWyndham Vacation Resorts

2014 Volunteer DinnerDESIGNATED DONATIONSBrian AsberryMark BrueggemannDoug CarterScott CriseDr. Aaron DanneggerEdmonds Dental ProstheticsBob FisherJean GrabeelWyatt JenkinsBrent KembellLisa LangleyTerri LibelDr. Christopher MeyerSherri MurdaughSeth MurrayAngie PatrickJud PoppenDonna PowersTim RothDr. Howard Shayne

IN-KIND DONATIONSStaci Holland (3)Infused Catering/Event CenterJosh Campbell PhotographyDebbie KinserChris LouzaderMindy MunozAmber PriceRick GilmoreRose & Associates AdvertisingRSVPaintSamuel CedarsSpringfield Hot Glass StudioKathryn Whitney Photography

McDonald’s Donation BoxesMcDonald’s-(Aurora)McDonald’s-(Ava)McDonald’s-(Battlefield & 65)McDonald’s-(Battlefield Mall)McDonald’s-(Battlefield)McDonald’s-(Berryville)McDonald’s-(Bolivar)McDonald’s-(Branson Hills)McDonald’s-(Branson Main)McDonald’s-(Branson West)McDonald’s-(Branson-248)McDonald’s-(Branson-76)McDonald’s-(Buffalo)McDonald’s-(Camdenton)McDonald’s-(Cassville)McDonald’s-(Chestnut)McDonald’s-(E. Sunshine)McDonald’s-(Eldorado Springs)McDonald’s-(Eureka Springs)McDonald’s-(Forsyth)McDonald’s-(Gassville)McDonald’s-(Harrison)McDonald’s-(Harrison North)McDonald’s-(Hollister)McDonald’s-(Houston)McDonald’s-(Independence)McDonald’s-(Kearney)

McDonald’s-(Kingsley)McDonald’s-(Lebanon)McDonald’s-(Lebanon #2)McDonald’s-(Marshfield)McDonald’s-(Monett)McDonald’s-(Mt. Vernon)McDonald’s-(Mtn. Grove)McDonald’s-(Mtn. Home)McDonald’s-(Mtn. Home McMart)McDonald’s-(Mtn. View)McDonald’s-(N. Glenstone)McDonald’s-(Nixa)McDonald’s-(Osage Beach)McDonald’s-(Ozark)McDonald’s-(Republic)McDonald’s-(Rogersville)McDonald’s-(Rolla)McDonald’s-(Rolla Hypoint)McDonald’s-(S. Campbell)McDonald’s-(S. Glenstone)McDonald’s-(S. National)McDonald’s-(Salem)McDonald’s-(Seymour)McDonald’s-(Sprfld-C65)McDonald’s-(Sprfld-K44)McDonald’s-(St. James)McDonald’s-(St. Robert)McDonald’s-(Strafford)McDonald’s-(Thayer)McDonald’s-(W. Battlefield)McDonald’s-(W. Sunshine)McDonald’s-(Waynesville)McDonald’s-(West Plains)McDonald’s-(West Plains-Porter)McDonald’s-(Willard)McDonald’s-(Willow Springs)

Community Donation BoxesChildren’s Orchard

Wishing WellsMcDonald’s-(Battlefield Mall)

In-Kind GiftsFileMaker Inc.McDonald’s Ozark Co-opSpringfield Stamp & Engraving

Ronald McDonald House Program(House near Cox South & House

at Mercy Children’s Hospital)

Major Cash DonationsAlpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu

Chapter (2)Ashley Furniture HomestoreAssociated Electric Cooperative,

Inc.Battlefield LanesBetsy’s Precious Pals ClubJim & Mariann Carrier (3)Charli Dawn Davis Benefit

Motorcycle RideCoca-Cola CompanyExtreme Sprints RacingBob & Thresa Fisher’s 5th Annual

Moonlight CruiseJames & Priscilla FlanaganThe Flinn FamilyFood 4 LessFreistatt LIONS ClubDavid & Kimberly Hamm (2)John Q. Hammons Foundation,

2013 Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper

Jordan Harper

Tony HawnKohl’s Cares for Kids (6)Dr. Roy & Terri Libel (2)Lynn Street Baptist ChurchMarshfield Optimist ClubJames & Kathy McIntyreThe New Image Trust, Carter

Wrinkle Jr.O’Reilly Auto PartsPorter Chapel ChurchQueen City Fraternal Order of

Eagles 3934 AuxiliaryMicah Scott (2)Sertoma Club of Springfield,

designated for Happy Wheels Program

Sorenson CommunicationsDavid & Bailey SvensenWyndham Vacation Resorts

Cash DonationsA to Z Party Rentals (2)Joel AcevedoColby AllenGail AllenMichael & Jill AllenAlpha Delta Kappa-PSI ChapterLucie AmbergAMVETS Ladies Auxiliary,

Department of MissouriAnonymousGary & Susan AnthonyAntioch United Methodist ChurchAntioch United Methodist

Church-SOS ClassAsh Grove United Methodist-

Presbyterian ChurchAshley Furniture Homestore (2)AT&T Employee Giving Campaign AutoZoneCayton BakerRodney & Stacy BaleKen BarnesChris BassettKalee BealEphraim Bell & Julie FryeDavid & Nicole BeltzOwen Benson & Susie BoatrightRobert & Carolyn BishopTonya BlevinsLinda BordenKelly BoswellBoyd AluminumBelva BrewerJason & Lesley BrigmanKaren BrockgreitensBumblebee RacingDoug Carter (2)Christi CastonguaySuzanne ChampittoFrances ChappellClassic Chevy Club of SpringfieldEvelyn CloseJerry CorneliusCountryside CottageJory CoxDavid & Kathryn Craig (5)Justin & Tristin DampierRoxanne DarnellJared DelzellIngrid DenneyKatelyn DorseyMichael DossOn behalf of Isabel Duff by

LaVonna AndersonDoris EastlandDonna EggertJane EliffElkland Christian ChurchDiane EpkeDeborah EvansRay EvansExtreme Sprints RacingAlbert FabbriFaith Baptist Church, LebanonFirst Christian Church of Ash

Grove

First Federal Bank (2)Jennifer Fischer (3)Forest Institute of Professional

PsychologyJason FosterFreedom of Road Riders Local 30Valery GallagherTracie GibsonGlendale High School (2)Shelley GlennGoodsearchBrian Gorden (2)James & Betty GordonJean GrabeelDouglas GrafTerry & Laurie GrahamGRC Wireless, Inc.Steven Greer & Christina Hays-

GreerShannon Gronniger & FamilyChuck & Connie GuyKristin Guzik & Joe MorganDavid HagenDavid & Annette HallTracy & Melissa HallHampton’s Greenhouse &

Pumpkin Patch (2)Lynne HaneyAndrew & Angela HardyJames & Dorothy HarlanBrian HarrisJoshua HartleyJanet HawkinsWilliam & Janeicka HaysKevin HendricksLeslie HenrichsWilver HernandezDanny Hicks & Tara EdwardsRobert, Serena & Dalton HicksStaci HollandCarl HoneycuttHoogstraet FamilyJoy HowertonLarry & Amanda HurleyKristen InmanAngela InnesMark IsomHoma & Iraj Jahanian (2)Michael JarrellJDP Management Company,

Inc. (3)Derrick & Sonya Johnson

Sara JohnsonSarah Johnson (4)Lucinda JonesDaniel & Kelly KemperMichael & Michelle KerrKimberlee Kessinger-IsaacsThe Koehn FamilyFriend of The Krusen FamilyRaymond Kuntz & Lacey WakeJoe & Layne LaBargeLeo & Mary Lady (2)Lois LaemleMichael & Kimberly LasleyJoyce LathropParker & Bently LawsonGene & Betty LaythamEric & Desirea LeglerEmma Little, with Fairview

Baptist ChurchJosh & Tiffany LongPaula MabaryCharles & Diana MahaffeyAlbert & Candace MaloneVirgil & Jennifer MarchMarshfield Christian ChurchChris & Ashley MarkumMike MarshallBrittany MartinMichael Masters & Randi KeefeSharon MatthewsMelynda MattosTravis & Sarah McConnaughyChristina McFerrandStephanie McGahaDeidre McGeeWilliam MeldinRhonda MercerEric & Heather MeyersClaudine MillerRobert & Tonya MillerThe Morissey Law FirmSherri MurdaughMy Tribute Gift FoundationMichael, Renee & Myleigh NeillDarlene NeugebauerEugene NiekampNixa General Baptist Church (2)Debra NobleRobin NorrisAngelica OcampoOrder of the Eastern Star-West

Plains Chapter

Jan Ricketts (left) and Vivian Carissimo, better known as Mrs. C, knew each other LONG before they started volunteering at the House near Cox South. They both started volunteering for different reasons, but asked to volunteer on the same shift so that they could stay connected. Together, they have contributed over 3,606 hours and 32 years of service to the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks.

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Brenda OwenOzark Wanderers RV ClubJoshua & Hannah PalmerTeresa ParnellWilliam ParrotGreta, Graysen & Cole PattenSteve & Marita PembertonJason & Holly PercivalRay PettigrewJennifer PiggNick & Angie Pingry (2)April PollardJud Poppen (2)Grace Rains (2)Brian & Anna RairdonPaul RandolphThe Rapert FamilyStacy Reed & FamilyRobert & Lisa Reines (2)Nancy ReynoldsRotary Club of Nixa, designated

for Happy Wheels ProgramAdam & Leo Roth (2)Tim & Shannon RothJim & Laura Rowe (13)Michael & Kelly SamuelSanford & Associates (13)Amos & Margaret SchwartzSam SchwartzJennifer ShafferAmanda ShanksShannon & Associates, Shannon

MaysCody SheltonTina ShirleyEmily SimpsonSteven & Shawna SmithSouthern Belle’s Grandmothers

ClubRobert SperbergSpringfield Lutheran School 1st

Grade ClassSt. Andrews Presbyterian ChurchDavid & Kellie StephensonGina StienertBill StovallThe Stein Family (2)Heather StrattonJason SwainKelli SykesDorothy TamarahCharlie & Alyssa ThompsonThe Thurman FamilyMartha TuckerJennifer TullosMr. & Mrs. Samuel Vansant (3)Steven VaughtRobert & Gena Vick (11)Randy VogtsTroy WadeTeresa WalkerFrederick & Judy WallmarkLarry & Jacqué WaltonTabitha WaltripWanda Gray Elementary SchoolPaul WannenmacherRonnie WarrenNeal Weaver & Family

Judy WeekleyTiffany WelchCrystal WhiteReese Whitt (2)Matt & Stephanie WillbanksFranklin & Margie WilliamsSonja WilliamsVickie WilliamsDebra Wilson (2)Richard & Celinda WiltJeanne WorshamJesse WrightNancy WrightWyndham Vacation Resorts (2)Xcel Energy Tolk Station PlantAbby Young

Memorial ContributionsJ.T. Atkinson byJack & Marianna Cotten (13)

Larry Atwood byTom & Juliette Kissee

Robert Beck byFrancis & Rae O’Rourke

Tom Becksvoort byCelia Melia

Mary Behl byLaNee Reynold

Virginia Boudreau byVFW Auxiliary Post 1894

Phil Broyles byRon, Nancy & Andrew CardinLinda Douglass

Bob Bryant byDelores James

Danny Cardin byRon, Nancy & Andrew Cardin

Jerald Carr byKaren Martin

Ella Marie Clines byLawrence & Debbie DavisClayton & Bonnie KellerSteve & Marita Pemberton

Valeta Crawford byRex & Patty DonleyAndrew & Jane Elder

Francis Creed byBrenda McPhail

Lois Crews byFrank & Sandra Berrier

Brett Crewse byWanda Johnson

David Davenport byPolly & Sally Copper

Judy Dixon byJim & Barbara Cook

Josephine Dotson by IWX Motorfreight

Wyatt Forbes byMarshfield High School

Myrna Hauer byAJ Muncy

Charles & Jackie Hawkins byDale & Maxie Jackson

Melanie Hays byBruce Hays

Royce Henley byMr. & Mrs. William S. Lippy Jr.

Robert Henry Holloway byJoe & Jennifer Harris

Richard L. Horton Sr.Bob & Laveta Houston

Wilma Hunt byIWX Motorfreight

Brian Dean Ingalsbe byJim & Barbara Cook

Bonny Jones byChip & Teresa McGeehan

Sandra Kay Jones bySteve & Cindy Lines

Wilma Ruth Lemons byRita Cudworth

Lora Leroy byManuel & Geneva Freeman

Debra Lewis byAllgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc.Matt & Beth BedinghausGary & Teresa CurtisDylan & Evelyn DetrickEric & Janet McClureOzark BankEric PielRichardson EnterprisesMichael & Carolyn SappRobert & Deana SchermerRichard & Tammie SeiferdEula ShobeSouthern Hills Baptist ChurchGregory & Martha SwickBeth TaylorGregory & Lisa TiggesJerry & Norma TolbertNancy Wheeler MitchellNorma WheelerNickie Wrenn

Leo Little byTom & Juliette Kissee

Porky-Bo & Gary McAlister byJo McAlister

Josephine Bales McClain byElliott, Cara & Melody Young

Mickey McVay byJudy Weekley

Mary Beth Menzler byCharles & Louise Simmons

Josie Mondy by Jim & Judy Mondy

Maxine Moret byCharles & Patty Squires

Anna Loree (Tilson) Morris byJim & Barbara Cook

Matthew Myears byLori Fite

Matthew Myears byDr. Don & Karen Myears

C.H. Myers Jr. byDelores James

Ruth Myers byDona BaucomCottage Veterinary Hospital, The

Pfander FamilyWendell & Louise HillhouseRosemary McMastersBrian Schmitt

Mary Anna Pflug byLarry & Misty BrownColdwell Banker-Vanguard

RealtorsLawrence & Debbie DavisDavis, Lynn & Moots, P.C.Sean & Heather DenhamCecelia FisherThomas HerrstromJudy Huntsman McDonaldDale PflugRidgecrest Baptist ChurchJeffrey & Shannon SpooneybargerLester & Donna Taylor & FamilyJohn & Karen Thiele

Dr. Dean Bill Pirnack byJim & Barbara Cook

Austin Plumlee byDavid & Betty Scovell

Kinsey Poindexter byBrenda McPhail

Marianne Squires Preece byPatty, Steven, Jim & Susan

Squires

Frances Purciarele byRadis & Reta Smith

Tucker Redfern byDavid & Rosario Kowalski

Carl Redburn byJim & Barbara Cook

Larry Roberts byRita Cudworth

Carol Ross byRobert & Suzanne Israel

Charles Rush byDr. Bernard & Regina Griesemer

Rex Shaffer byJan DoolyTerry & Lisa Langley

Mr. Bruce Simpson byJoseph & Lesa Rothgeb

Joan Derrough Smith byJames & Norma BuggKaren ColsonMartha CrottsRon & Dona ElkinsTom & Susan EssmanSue GammonMr. & Mrs. Marcelian GautreauxClayton & Bonnie KellerTim & Debbie KinserThe McCann FamilyKelley & Nancy McKenzieJim & Joan MoseleyQueen City Sertoma ClubArt & Ruth Ann WhiteJudy Wickersham, Rebecca

Giboney, Becky Hogan & Annette Hall

Joan Derrough Smith & Robert Smith by

Dr. Lisa CastlemanCharles & Patty Squires

Daniel Joseph Snook, Jr. byGrace Community Worship

CenterNixa Early Learning CenterCharles Roe & Melissa Fraley

Joy Spencer byButch & Barbara Stark

Jim Sullivan byCassville Women’s Golf

Association

Allyson Grace Whitaker byJulie Pappenfort

Carrie Womack byJim & Barbara CookMarc Vaini & Andi Hilburn-Vaini

Lacey Wright byJames & Roberta Leonard

Gifts of TributeTom & Ann Anderson byTom & Nancy Anderson

Chris & Jamie AtonJason & Leah WiseJoe & Brittany WiseDoug & Barbie CombeJoe & Wanda WiseGreg & Becky HensleeKen Shank byBill & Andi Wise

Beverley Barnes byDonald & Mary Cupps

Ethan Batson byBrian & Laura BatsonBradley & Jeanene GerhardtKathy Travers

Michelle Beebe byLyle & Patricia Beebe

Mrs. Vivian Carissimo byHer Children, Grandchildren &

Great-Grandchildren

Charles Clinard byTerry & Donna Cook

Evelyn Close byJacqueline Naylor

The Missouri State Fraternity and Sorority community selected the Ronald McDonald House as one of their benefitting charities during Greek Week competition. The students donated over 5,000 cleaning supply items that took over 12 carloads to deliver to the House. Amazing!

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Vincent Davis byJim Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Goswick, Jessica, Elyssa & Logan

Mr. & Mrs. David Goswick, Elijah

Marcia GoswickMr. & Mrs. Todd Broadwater,

Joseph & PaigeMr. & Mrs. Thomas Palton,

Makayli & MahliaMr. Brian Monahan, Charis

Tippert & Lydie MaeMr. Wesley Allen byErnest Goswick

Jaisa Green byGrace Rains

Chris & Jill Griesbaum byBob & Linda Reynolds

Natalie Hays bySean & Lisa CoxAlex & Andrea Hays

Kadyn Hopkins byJackie John

Lucy Hubbell byCharles & Susie Williams

Ron & Donna Jenkins & Family by

Gary & Lynne Ludlam & Family

Meghan Kennon bySonya Harrington

Gary & Joy McEndree byAlicia Coppedge

Chip & Teresa McGeehan byJim & Joan Cologna

Sharon Miller byLoren & Nancy BroaddusJerry & Kitty Mackey

Lady Mustangs byJanice Latham

Dr. Brad & Christine Newberry by

Lauren Wilson

Gabriella Schinkel byLinda Schinkel & Family

Amos Schwartz byChris Schwartz

Bailey Shaw & David Svensen by

Terry & Kim BoothAmy GrubaughSandy MorrisKimberly MuellerDonna ShawAlana Svensen (2)

Clayten Smith bySandy & Danny Smith, Sr.

Jaxon Sponsler byBilly & Heather Sponsler

Luke & Lucy Transeau byCy & Tricia Murray

Tiana “Peeka” Traver by Mary Jo Augustine

Carl & Clara Vahldick byLarry & Paula Glossip

Gifts of StockRobert & Barbara Cohn

Underwritten Guest Room FeesShannon Gronniger (3)Tery PowellMike SandersTonya & Adam Skyles

2013 Annual CampaignADOPT FAMILY ROOM AT HOUSE NEAR COX FOR A YEARA Special Guardian Angel, in

memory of John W. (Jack) Henry

ADOPT ASSISTANT MANAGERS QUARTERS-MERCY FOR A YEARA Special Guardian Angel, in

memory of John W. (Jack) Henry

ADOPT A BEDROOM FOR A YEARA Special Guardian AngelDavid O’Reilly

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORSBrian AsberryBonnie AtteberryRobert & Tina BarnesEvelyn Close, in honor of Dale &

Jacqueline Naylo, Carl & Julie Ellis, and Allen Cunningham

Commerce Bank of SpringfieldBill & Virginia DarrDonna PowersState Beauty Supply SouthDavid & Karen TaylorMark & Suzanne Vert

ADOPT A BEDROOM FOR A QUARTERLarry & Cynthia ClarkDr. Marla J. Floyd, in memory of

Betty W. Floyd, R.N.Robert & Suzanne Israel, in

memory of Ralph & Dulcie Israel and Paul & Lois Campbell

Mark Ringenberg, in memory of John Ringenberg

Dr. Peter & Heather Trinca

ADOPT A BEDROOM FOR A MONTHJeffrey & Renee AbrahamBarney’s Supply CompanyKen & Tracy ColemanCharles & Sue Howell, in memory

of Brian HowellDon & Chris LouzaderIrma McCaskill, in memory of

David FarnumKelly & Nancy McKenzieLarry & Eileen MeinsenSteven & Sandi NauKen & Carol RogersMary Kay RossMargaret (Peggy) RothPete Sumners, in memory E.B. &

Sammie SumnersDavid & Donna Williams

ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR ONE MONTHDan & Lisa Blumenstock,

in memory of Dwayne Blumenstock

ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR TWO WEEKSS & E Construction, LLC, in honor

of Eli & Brody Applegate

ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR TWO NIGHTSJulie Clark, in honor of Elliott

Paul PunchGary Ferdig

ADOPTION OF A FAMILY FOR ONE NIGHTSean & Cindy BalislePat & Harlene Bramer, in honor of

Curt & Mary MottesheardBulington Womens FellowshipBob & Carolyn BumberryWilliam & Barbara EasleyDavid Farr, in memory of Susan

M. FarrArthur & Becky FarrisBrian & Renee Fogle, in honor of

Bonnie KellerDennis & Sharon GillhamPat Haas, in memory of Kristine

N. HaasTerry & Mary Heasty, in honor of

Marek & Blakely ThomasDavid & Shirley HutchisonCasen LongRex & Jeanie MaplesBruce, Patti, Mari & Nikki MooreDorothy MooreJohn & Anna Owens, in memory

of Juanita MilneBarbara Presley, in memory of Dr.

Jack VinyardBarbara & Jack SearcyThomas & Mary Jo StaleyPaul & Judee Steward, in memory

of Nathanael James BrunerTommy & Patricia TaylorEdwin & Mildred ToalsonCarolyn Joan ThornhillChris & Emily Truscott, in

memory of Harloe Brooke Truscott

Bob & Kathie WehnerRobert & Suzanne WhiteWildwood Antique MallCecil & Katherine Wormington, in

honor of Connor SmithNancy WrightSally Yost

CONTRIBUTORSAnnie Kay’s KeepsakesAnonymous, in memory of Wilma

PeckAnonymous, in honor of TJ

SlocumDon & Betts BakerJames & Barbara Baker, in

memory of McKinley Poindexter

Dona Baucom, in memory of Ruth Myers

Darrel & Susan BeardenDr. William & RoAnne BrellTrent & Geraldina BroomfieldMary Ellen & Steve BrownePamela BrustromDennis BuddJudy Coble, in honor of Abbigail

BureshGary & Leta CoffeyJim & Joan Cologna, in honor of

Chip & Teresa McGeehanMary CookJack & Marianna Cotton, in

memory of J.T. AtkinsonLarry & Vickie DarrowEdwin & Carol DavisKenny & Judie DeaneLizabeth Dunn, in honor of

Jeanie PickeringCarolyn DyerDoris EastlandGale & Becky EdwardsEdward & Susan Evers, in

memory of Josh & Jordan Floyd and Mike Evers

Denise FerrinVelma Ann FotornyLarry & Paula GlossipJames & Betty GordonPat & Fran GormanNancy Gose, in memory of Don &

Donnie GoseLarry & Mary Jane GrinsteadAmy & Tom GrubaughDiane HaasMatthew HarrisonJerry & Pat Hood, in honor of Joe

& Martha BartelsmeyerBob & Laveta Houston, in

memory of Tressia LuAnn Houston

Ingram EnterprisesJudith JohnsonTim & Janet JohnsonMarie JohnstonKappa Kappa Iota – Alpha

Chapter, in memory of Lucille Soper

Robert & Barbara KipferRandy & Kathy Kirby, in honor of

Austin HensonPaul & Dyanne KirkEmmett & Stella KlinkermanGregory & Sharon LandoltKevin & Gina LittleJoyce LoweVirginia MaisMac & Helen McCartney, in honor

of Tom FinnieGary & Sara McCrackin, in honor

of Jacob McCrackinBrad & Serena McGinley, in

memory of Heath McGinleyKenneth & Susanne MillerSteve & Paula MontgomeryPaul & Lila Murdock, in memory

of Josiah David MenkeAdil & Vicki Na’ayem, in honor of

the Child Life Dept. at Mercy Children’s Hospital

Mark & Angie Patrick, in memory of Mary Anna Pflug

Craig & Lea PilgerJohn & Carla PotterRowdey & Hadley PyleCecil & Mary Lou RoughShumaker Farms, Keith ShumakerTheresa SmithSpringfield Area Legal Support

ProfessionalsBrad & Julie Squires (2)Betty Stoll, in honor of Halyn

StollAnn & Joe SwinkChuck TiceBob WehnerJim & Ginny WestwickBob & Debbie WilliamsCarl A. WilsonSandra (Cookie) Witt, in memory

of Jerry WittWorldwide Aircraft Services,

Timothy KallenbergerThelma May YandellSheila Ziegelbein

2014 Share A Heart CampaignPRESENTING SPONSORSMcDonald’s of the OzarksYoungblood Auto Group

LEADERSHIP SPONSORGreat Southern Bank

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORSCoxHealthKTTS RadioKY3McCann PrintingMid-Am Metal Forming

CONTRIBUTORSThousands and Thousands of

McDonald’s CustomersAim High Inc.American Legion Post 43 House

CommitteeAnonymousStephen & Susan ArmstrongBrian AsberryEd BarrettBattlefield LanesJohnnie & Carolyn BirdsellRandy & Maria BryantJack & Judy CasnerThe CATO CorporationRobert & Edna ChristiansenEleven Point Rural Fire Dept.Linda Fairweather & Carl DonicaDavid & Betty FraleyJuliana GoodwinChad & Whitney GriffinGlenda HarleyHenderson Heating & Cooling Co.Jeff & Francie JohnsonGene & Teresa JonesClayton & Bonnie KellerLindsay ChevroletMegan MayMcCann PrintingKelley & Nancy McKenzieHelen MilesMid-Missouri Credit UnionJames & Wannetta MoyersThe Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.REM Food Mart, LLCSam Alexander PharmacySC Seasoning Company, Inc.Casey & Angela ShadelJustin ShadelSteven SparkmanJames SprottSasha Steele

Hunter Richards from Field Elementary selected the Ronald McDonald House for her action plan for school. She researched our mission and programs then raised awareness with her fellow classmates on how they can help by collecting pop tabs. Funds from the collected pop tabs benefit the Family Fund, which is used to help families with immediate personal needs.

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Stringbeans ChildcareStryker OrthodonticsSumits Hot YogaJames & Candace TrogoloUptown 20Janice WaranchPatsy WattsJames & Clair WelchJeanette WilliamsWyndham Vacation Resorts

MAYORS PROCLAIMING “RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WEEK”Mayor Lyle Anderson of Lebanon,

MOMayor Dale Bailey of Seymour,

MOMayor Linda Barton of Aurora,

MOMayor Jeff Braim of Gassville, ARMayor Gary Brown of Salem, MOMayor Brian Buckner of Republic,

MOMayor Barbara Carroll of

Marshfield, MOMayor Sam Clifton of Nixa, MOMayor Jack Cole of Rogersville,

MOMayor Delbert Crewse of

Mountain Grove, MOMayor Jeff Crockett of Harrison,

ARMayor David Eden of Mt. Vernon,

MOMayor Wendell Forshee of

Willard, MOMayor Luge Hardman of

Waynesville, MOActing Mayor Debra Hickey of

Battlefield, MOMayor John T. Howard II of

Forsyth, MOMayor Williams Jenks III of Rolla,

MOMayor Susan Krieger of Strafford,

MOMayor Eddie Maggard of Ava, MO

Mayor Tim McKinney of Berryville, AR

Mayor John D. McNabb of Camdenton, MO

Mayor Shane Nelson of Ozark, MO

Mayor Jim Orr of Monett, MOMayor David Osmon of Mountain

Home, ARMayor Jack Pahlmann of West

Plains, MOMayor Raeanne Presley of

Branson, MOMayor Patrick Reed of Mtn. View,

MOMayor George Sanders of St.

Robert, MOMayor Bill Shively of Cassville,

MOMayor Jeff Stafford of Buffalo,

MOMayor Bob Stephens of

Springfield, MOMayor David Tate of Hollister, MOMayor Brad True of El Dorado

Springs, MOMayor Merle Williams of Thayer,

MOMayor Dennis Wilson of St.

James, MO

SHARE A HEART FAMILIESAlliana’s FamilyThe Barry FamilyThe Batson FamilyThe Berry FamilyThe Bettley FamilyThe Burden FamilyThe Delk FamilyThe Eshleman FamilyThe Gossett FamilyThe Hart FamilyThe Heath FamilyThe Jackson-Cackley FamilyThe Jones FamilyThe Lawson FamilyThe Montgomery FamilyThe Nena FamilyThe Pettigrew FamilyThe Reece-Kramer FamilyThe Shannon FamilyThe Snow FamilyThe Strafford FamilyThe Wendel FamilyThe Wright Family

2014 Taste of AdventureBENEFITTING RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE & SW MO FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

PEAK SPONSORSAnonymousIntegrity Home CareKOLR 10/KOZLMercyThe Team

CHECKPOINT SPONSORS104.1 KSGF Springfield’s News

TalkCold Stone CreameryElephant & Castle Fine ArmsEmpire BankHy-VeeMillwood Golf & Racquet ClubMissouri Hunting & Outdoor

AdventuresR C SalesSatori Adventures & ExpeditionsThe Charlie O’Reilly Family

TRAILHEAD SPONSORS417 GunsAshley Furniture HomeStore

Barker Phillips JacksonGary & Anne BeetsGene & Janet BellMediacomPrice CutterSound of Freedom USASouthwest AirlinesTrust Company of the Ozarks

TABLE SPONSORSAshley Furniture HomeStoreDr. Everett BeguinGene & Janet BellDan & Susan CarterDr. John CisnaFerrell Duncan ClinicMed-Pay, Gordon KinnePrice CutterTom RankinRedeemed Music & Books, Bill

LinkSecond Baptist ChurchHoward StancerTrust Company of the OzarksRick Waggoner

CONTRIBUTORSAllstar Limo ServiceAlpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu

ChapterAl Vorst ElectricAndy BenesAviary Café & CreperieBass Pro Catalog OutletBatteries Plus BulbsBattlefield LanesBaymont Inn & Suites-BransonBeaver Creek Elk & Cattle RanchBig Whiskey’s BMAXBuffalo View RanchDan & Gwyn BurnsChef Chadwick IsomChrishan ParkClass Act SalonCrossBreed Holsters, LLCCruisin’ 66 CyclesD’Arpino’s Italian CafeDawt Mill ResortDevelopment Center of the

OzarksDining By DesignDiVenturesDixie StampedeDo Outdoors, IncDoc Holliday General StoreDrury University-Summit GroupFurniture Factory OutletFlying FeathersFremont Hills Country ClubGelven FloristGEO AdventuresGodfather’s PizzaGuildMasterPat & Patty Gruber David & Kimberly HammHarter HouseHickory Hills Country ClubHighland Springs Country ClubHometown FurnitureHorrmann Meats & Farmer’s

MarketJames River OutfittersJim Roger’s Fly Fishing SchoolKayak BransonClayton & Bonnie KellerDr. John KentLarson Farm & HomeLawrence Photo & VideoLinda’s FlowersLowe’s (Ozark)MasterBuiltMcCann PrintingMcDaniel FursMcDonald’s-S. CampbellMcSalty’sMeeksMerry Maids

Metro Appliances & MoreMetropolitan GrillMichael Englemeyer’s Great

Outdoors StudiosMarvin MitchellMolly JoggerObelisk HomeOldfield PackingO’Reilly Hospitality ManagementO’Reilly Auto PartsOrschlen’s Farm & Home Supply-

OzarkOutasight Golf – Dan BoeverOzark AdventuresOzark Mountain Trading CoOzark RV Resort on Table Rock

LakeOzark ShootersOzark’s Coca-Cola Bottling Co.Panera BreadPappo’s PizzaParadise Adventure CompanyPasta ExpressPenn StationPinnacle Sign GroupPrice CutterRace Brothers Farm SupplyReflections TaxidermyRick’s AutomotiveRockbridge Trout RanchS & H Farm SupplySapphire Vending, Inc., Dennis &

Eileen PeggSilver Dollar CitySho-Me Reloading SupplyShowboat Branson BelleSpringfield CardinalsSpringfield LeatherSpringfield Metro McDonald’sSpa SalubriousStancer DesignsSouthwest Baptist UniversitySpringfield 11 & IMAXSubway, Ken & Michele StrausTanger OutletsTargetTaylor MarbleThe Keeter CenterThe River Fitness CenterTriad GraphicsTwilight GrilleTwin Oaks Country ClubWalmartWehrenberg Campbell 16Wilderness OutfittersKrista Young, Redstone Spa &

Salon

AUCTIONEERNick Sanders

ANNOUNCERSNick ReedTom Trtan

MUSICLonesome Hollow Band

IDENTITY & PRINT MATERIALSThe Team, Inc.

EVENT CASH DONATIONSAllstar Limo Service, Rick GerardFred BryantBruce & Susan CrawfordBobby CrockettJose DominguezPat & Patricia GruberTrish HopkinsGreg & Kim HortonJosh & Amanda JonesMed-Pay, Gordon KinneChris LouzaderRussell & Susan MauldinDavid & Janice MeierJohn & Susan MihalevichMitchell Farm & ConstructionWilliam & Julie MooreTeresa Olsen

Mary OosterhuisNancy ProbstfeldTom RankinJoseph & Martha RogersTim RothCrystal ShoultsKenneth & Bobbi Anne TerryRick Waggoner

In-Kind Gifts2nd Street CoffeeElizabeth AbbottAndra AdamsAdvantage WaypointAECIKaris AgnewAire-Master of America, Inc.All About TreesJasmine AllenAlpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu

ChapterAshley Ambrose (2)American TurfJohnny & Voletta Anderson (7)Angels Sending Hope (11)AnonymousAquarium Consultants (13)Aramark UniformArbor SuitesArchitectural Imageworks (2)Arctic RefrigerationBrian AsberryAshley Furniture HomeStoreMary Jo AshmoreATA Martial ArtsDana AtkinsonSteve & Jill BabbittVera Backman (4)Bahå’i Youth Group (2)Ron & Paula BairdCarol Ball (2)Brittany Balloun (6)BancorpSouth-Human ResourcesBass Pro Shops-Legal DepartmentBrian & Laura Batson, in honor of

Ethan BatsonChristina Batson (4)Sarra BauerBruce & Pam BaumgardnerJoan Baxter (2)Kalee BealBeamon FamilyBears & Babies Bed & Breakfast

Project (6)Glenda Beasley (3)Sheri & Norman Bell (3)Danae BeltKristen Bergman & FamilyPam BetzBig Brothers Big SistersAlisha BigleyBillings United Methodist Church-

His Kids (2)Marcee Binder & Marsha Carter,

in memory of Billy CarterBinswanger Glass (2)Clara BishopLanette BlevinsDavid & Louise BlumenstockBolivar High School-National

Honor SocietyBette & Mike Bonjour (2)Terry & Kim BoothBoyd AluminumDana BrazealBreadsmith (4)Junior & Joyce Brixey (6)Brownsberger’s Aire Serv of

SpringfieldPaula BuechlerBull’s Trophy House/Banners &

BrainstormsLarry & Lynn Burk (2)Thad & Emily BurksBurlington Women’s FellowshipAmy ByrdC Company 58th Trans Battalion (3)

For Nurses Appreciation Week in May, the Ronald McDonald Houses and Tooth Truck delivered over 500 “Thanks a Latte” packages to the hospitals and school nurses. We wanted to make sure all of the nurses know how much we appreciate all they do for our children and families.

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Tom & Rachel CaddellMark CampbellNicole CampbellShannon CampbellJacinda Canfield (2)Capital LendingCards for Hospitalized KidsCargill McDonald’s Business UnitDr. Carlile’s OfficeCarnahan, Evans, Cantwell &

Brown, P.C.Nicholas & Margo Carney (3)Debbie CarpenterFlorence CasadyRonnie CaveCelebrate & Connect Group (2)Nicole & Arianna CenedeseCindy ChaddDeborah ChadwickChampion Athletes of the OzarksChildren’s OrchardJohn & Diandra ChristyChurch of God MinistryChurch of Jesus Christ of LDS-

Bruner, MO Church of Jesus Christ of LDS-

Republic Ward (2)City of SpringfieldRuth Ann Clark (3)Vickie ClarkClever United Methodist Church

(2)PJ ColeConKerr Cancer (2)Connie’s CrittersDiane Coon (2)Jan CopelandHeather Cottle-Dillon (2)Courageous Church (3)Courageous Church-iServe Small

GroupCovenant Presbyterian ChurchCox FamilyHubert & Frances CoxCoxHealth-Engineering

Department (2)CoxHealth Network (2)CoxHealth Young ProfessionalsDoug & Celeste CramerDwaine CriggerCrossfit RTBCulligan of Springfield (26)Trish, Karen & Amber

Cunningham, in memory of Annie McKelvie

Colleen CutbirthCWP-LIFT Group (2)Gail CyrDAV Chapter 55 (3)Cameron & Letha Dearborn (2)Kim DeffenbaughRachel Delargy, in memory of

Lacey WrightDeLong Plumbing (2)Debra DePintoDisney Store-BransonDrury University-Summit Group

(5)DS Design (3)East Sunshine Church of Christ

(2)Eastern Gate Freewill Baptist

ChurchEat, Talk, ContributeRhonda EdieEdward’s GroceryEl Dorado Springs Elementary

Student CouncilSandy EmbertonAl & Becky Emerine (4)Employee Benefit DesignJeanne EngleEnterprise Laundry (25)Victoria Erickson & FamilyExecutive Conference CenterFair Grove ElementaryFaith Baptist Church-Lebanon (2)Jonathan Fann

Fazoli’s RestaurantLaurie Feick (3)FedEx OfficeFellers Food Service EquipmentFerguson Sisters & FamilyWayne & Joan FingerFirehouse SubsFive Pound ApparelBritany FleetwoodMaggie & Nici Flinn (9)Dr. Marla FloydLevi & Stephanie ForbesVelma Ann FotornyWilma FrazierFreedom’s RestZack FryGameStop (2)Garden Adventures NurseryGargus FamilyDawson GarrisonAvery, Aden & Heidi GauldingAl & Lauri GautieriGeorgia Pacific Corporation (3)Todd & Donnetta GhysJudy Gibson (2)Gigi’s Cupcakes (3)Girl Scouts of MO Heartland

Troop #70632Girl Scout Troop #10418Girl Scout Troop #10924Girl Scout Troop #60016 (2)Girl Scout Troop #70481Girl Scout Troop #70908Glendale High School-Girls

Basketball TeamGlendale High School-Girls Swim

TeamGoddard FamilyJim & Elaine Gold (2)Amanda GoochWilliam & Julie GowerBrody GravesGreat Southern BankGresham & AssociatesCory & Katelyn Grider, in memory

of Adalynn GriderJeff Grieve & FamilyShannon Gronniger & Family (2)Bernie & Linda GrubaughChuck & Connie Guy (3)Jacque HaikHampton Inn (2)Mary HamptonHands with HeartsChris Hanna (2)Brett Hanning & Shiann SheltonHeather Hansgen & Lloyd KoontzNanci Hargis & Marylin

RidenhourBrenda Hargrove, in honor of

Robinson FamilyGreg & Barbara Harrell (2)John & Sheri Hart (2)John Hartgraves, in honor of

Kathryn Hartgraves (2)Bill & Brenda Havens (2)Tony HawnBruce Hays (2)Kaila & Karlee Haymes & Family

(3)Hazel’s FlowersJunior HenryMarquita HernandezHickory Hills Elementary School

PTAHighway Church of the NazareneHip Chick BoutiqueCameo HoemeDaniel & Erin HollandStaci Holland (12)Joyce HolmApril HolmanJoseph HoltMarilyn HoltkampTrudy Holtkamp (4)Home DepotHope Lutheran ChurchDoris Hottinger (2)

Ann Howard & Jacob, Luke & Will Sharp (4)

Cheryl HudsonHudson’s SupermarketHy-VeeCharlie & Frances Iglio (2)Immaculate Conception School

(2)Mike & Barbara IngramBrian IzdepskiJack’s NurseryBetty JaegerJames Décor’James River Life GroupJCPenneyNicole JenanianSutton JenkinsJessie Rees Foundation (2)Jimmy John’sKatie & Kyler Johnson (2)Gayleen Jones (2)Lora JordanDoris JorgensenKay Chemical, an Ecolab Co. (2)Loren & Ethan KellyMeredith KeltonMaryjo Kerringer (2)Keurig, Inc. (2)Hallie KilavosJudith Kimmons (2)Alton King & FamilyWendy King, in honor of Lilliana

KingMichelle Kingcade (2)Sarah KingcadeTim & Debbie KinserJohn & Jennifer Kirk & FamilyEd & Phyllis KnappBetty KniepKnights of Columbus #10200 (2)Kohl’s A-TeamKO ManufacturingMarion Kraemer (2)Cindy Kramp & FamilyJoe & Layne LaBargeMary Lamore (3)Gerald LeeLandan’s LegacySandra Lange (2)Marilyn Larry (2)Josh, Stephanie, Ella & Nolan

LashleyLaw Offices of Tad MorlanLawnscapeJake & Mindy Lawrence, in honor

of Jarrett Lawrence (2)Donna Lawson (3)Layer 3 TechnologyLinking Home Educators-Student

CouncilLittle Caesars PizzaLittle Treasures DaycareLogan-Rogersville High SchoolLola’s Pastries & EateryChris LouzaderEvalee Lowrey & Maille WhalenLumixRegina LumpkinCarla LuptonMichael Lynch & Joni PrewittMacedonia Baptist Church-People

Enjoying People Group (2)Charles & Diana MahaffeySharon MahurinMany Hands Quilting MinistryJuanita Marshall (3)Marshfield Christian ChurchMr. & Mrs. Gantner Martin (3)Ashlynn MasonPatty MasonMichael & Dana MaugansBeverly McCoyKristin McDaniel (2)McDonald’s-S. CampbellRachel McGinnisSandy McNeive (6)Melissa MeaseMediacom (13)

Crystal MeltonMercy–Springfield (13)Mercy-Administration (3)Mercy-AuxiliaryMercy-Cancer & HematologyMercy-Chief Nursing OfficersMercy-Education & Organizational

Development (2)Mercy-EVS (13)Mercy-EVS, in honor of Scott

CarlstromMercy-EVS Linen Services (13)Mercy-Facilities & Engineering

(13)Mercy-Food & Nutrition ServicesMercy-Imaging (2)Mercy-Patient AccessMercy-Pediatrics-Child LifeMercy-Plumbing (13)Mercy-Projects DepartmentMercy-Security (13)Mercy-St. JudeMercy-Talent Development (7)Mercy-Trauma ServicesMeyer Fitness CenterPatty MillerMissouri Farm Bureau FederationMoore FamilyKim Moore & FamilyMr. Electric, Nathaniel TomsMSU-Greek LifeMSU-Student Nursing

OrganizationMtn. Grove Elementary SchoolMt. Olive United Methodist

ChurchAlice MuggenburgRoger & Lois MullinaxAJ Muncy, in memory of Myrna

HauerAngie MurfinJen MurphyKeith & Heather Nanneman &

FamilyNational Restaurant Association

SolutionsNeighbor’s Mill Bakery & CafeNellie’s Catwalk for KidsCorki Nelson (9)Nestle Purina Pet Care New Beginning Baptist ChurchNewborns in Need (15)Nixa High School-Helping Hands

ClubNorth Point ChurchNorthview Senior Center Crochet

Club (8)Northwest Missouri State

UniversityObelisk Home

Gerald & Mary Jane Operle (2)Tiffany OrellanaOzark Anesthesia Associates (3)Ozark High SchoolOzark Piecemakers Quilt GuildOzarks Booster ClubOzarks Dermatology Specialists

(4)Angela Palmer & FamilyPanera BreadParis Brothers Specialty FoodsPooja PatelPay It ForwardPEO MO State ChapterPercival Family, in honor of Jessi

PercivalShannon PerkinsMadison PerraultJudith Ann PerrymanPersimmon Tree (2)Pet Therapy (4)Rhonda Phillips (3)Sarah Pigg & Crystal PhillipsPizza HutPleasant Panthers Club (2)Marilyn PollardMarilyn PostLyle & Ruth Ann PottsWalter & Judi PowellPowerhouse MovingAmber PriceWalter & Sharon Price, in honor

of Reagon WardPrice Cutter-OzarkLacy ProcinoProfessional Answering Service

(13)Kay ProstPunch FamilyLinda PutmanChristie RaineyGrace Rains (2)Stefani RainsAlexis Rainwater (3)Kevin & Deb RainwaterDonald & Ilene Raphael (6)Amy, Caleb & Garrett ReasonerRed PoppyReinhart FoodserviceRepublic OESRepublic Elementary School-LyonCliff & Jan Ricketts (2)Sandra RickettsRick’s AutomotiveRobberson Prairie Baptist ChurchBob RoelofszJerry RogelstadROI (11)Rose PackingTim & Shannon Roth

The Tooth Truck provides a brushing cling and instructional card in every child’s dental supply bag, thanks to support from Care to Learn. Every child participating in the Brushing Program also takes one home. These tools give patients a daily reminder of the steps needed to properly care for their teeth.

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Ann RussellRyan Lawn & TreeSalon Brands Beauty Boutique

& SalonMaegan SandersSapphire Vending, Inc., Dennis &

Eileen Pegg (5)Eliot SappingfieldMary Scarlett (3)Corey & Kimberly SchaferJohn ScharffSchendel Pest Control (13)George SchlickMegan Schussler (2)Amos SchwartzSchweitzer United Methodist

Church-Kindness CampaignDon SchwiethaleScott Financial ServicesLenora ScottScrappin’ FlooziesTamara & Emma ScullySecond Baptist ChurchSecond Baptist Church-Fulton-

Summers Adult Bible Fellowship

Second Baptist Church-Youth Group (2)

Heather Secor & Timothy MurphyLuke, Will & Jacob SharpAlex & Kally SheppardShining Stars Early Childhood

CenterSimplexGrinnell (2)Phillip & Stacy SivellMary SkilesMax Skolnick-SchurMike, Melissa & Lauren SlambRandy & TJ SlocumAl SmidKim SmithMary Smith (2)Tiffany SmithMark SnowRosemary SparksSpringfield Cares (13)Springfield Lifestyle MagazineSpringfield Lutheran School-3 & 4

Year Old Preschool Springfield School of DanceSpringfield Seventh Day Adventist

Women’s GroupSpringfield Stamp & Engraving

(22)SpringNet (13)Terry St. ClaireSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton YouthSt. Joseph Catholic Church

Women’s Council

Jim & Barbara StallStampin’ Up (3)Jasmine & Ricky StandfieldSasha & Tori Steele (4)Sasha Steele, in honor of Victoria

SteeleCharles & Whitney Stein & Family

(3)Summer Stewart (2)Vanessa, Makenzie, Alyssa &

Felicity Stinnett Stockton Country ClubJill Stout (2)Janet StreightSubway-S. NationalSwank SalonAnnetta SwansonSweet Life Cookies (13)Teresa TackettJeanetta Taylor (2)Tammy Taylor (2)TCI Tire CentersTelephone Pioneers of SpringfieldTempur-Pedic North AmericaThe Alliance of SWMOThe Arc of the Ozarks (15)The Avant Garde’n (2)The Hamels FoundationThe Heritage GirlsThe Olive GardenThe Table-Catholic Young AdultThirty-One Gifts, LLCThirty-One, Jill WidelMae Thomason & Nancy JonesMary TiptonDonna TolandTom & Sue TomsovicTorn Boutique (2)Touch RestaurantTransport GraphicsTrinity Lutheran ChurchTrinity Lutheran SchoolSamantha TrowbridgeTuft Aide, Inc./Buddy’s Carpet

Care (2)Trisha Turner & Katie DryerUnion Hill Church of Christ Youth

(2)United Methodist Church-

StocktonUnity of the Hills Church (2)Vatterott College (3)Vatterott College, in honor of

Landon TilleyRobert & Gena VickVictory Baptist Church (2)Lynn VinyardRonny WadeRyan Wagner

Melvin & Linda WalkerWalmart of Nixa (11)Joan WardMelanie WardLisa WattWay to be DesignsWellspring Ministries Youth

GroupPaul WestSara WestbrooksWheeler Heart & Vascular Center,

Ultrasound DepartmentJim & Mary WhiteRobert WickMatt & Stephanie WillbanksMargie Williams & Brenda Lee (3)Mindi WilliamsVickie WilliamsAngie WilsonCharlie & Sarah Wilson (2)Mandi Wilson-CaswellLance WolfinbargerCrystal WoodWorthley & Co.Wyndham Vacation ResortsTara YoderJosey Young, Amy Watson &

Amber RiddleKatie YoungZion Lutheran Church (3)

Family Dinners’04 Friends509th CC 5th EN, BN, 4th MEBAldersgate United Methodist

Church (2)Melissa Allcorn FamilyJasmine Allen & Family (2)Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu

ChapterAmelia’s Touch CharitySusan Anthony & Family, in

honor of Macey AnthonyBrian Asberry (3)Ash Grove United Methodist-

Presbyterian Church (11)AVMANVeronica Baird & AshairBattlefield United Methodist

Church (11)Betsy’s Precious Pals (4)Blumenstock Organization-

Republic McDonald’sMike & Bette Bonjour & FamilyBradleyville High School FCCLAAnna Breeden (2)Cindy Brown FamilyMark & Debbie BrueggemannCampbell United Methodist

ChurchJacinda Canfield & FamilyCantina Laredo (3)Cantu FamilyYolanda Cazzell (2)Child Life Student AssociationChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter

Day Saints -Kelly Cope Group (8)

-Corrina McGee Group (6) -Janine Wilkins GroupCity Wide SinglesClever United Methodist Church

(6)Coda Culture Sign Language

InterpretersCommunity Bible ChurchConway Church of ChristCoon Creek Baptist Church-

GROW, in honor of Jaxen McCarter

Courageous ChurchCourageous Church-iServe Small

Group (2)Covenant Presbyterian Church (6)Cox College Nursing StudentsCoxHealth-Developmental Care

TeamCoxHealth FoundationCoxHealth-Labor & Delivery (3)CoxHealth-NICUDoug & Celeste Cramer & Family

(9)Crighton, Olive & Dunn Surgical

Group (13)Crossway Baptist Church-Singles

ClassHalle Delk & FamilyDrs. Powell, Curry & JordanDrury University-Community

Outreach OfficeDrury University-Pre-Health

Professions Club (9)Drury University-Summit Group

(2)Drury University-Volunteer Corps

(3)East Grand Church of Christ-

Young Families MinistryEastside General Baptist Church

(5)East Sunshine Church of Christ-

Ernie & Belinda Small Group (12)

Eckels Family (11)Eldon Combs ProductionsEldred Family (6)Evergreen Baptist Church (7)ExpediaFair Grove ElementaryFaith Baptist Church-Lebanon (8)Famous Dave’s (12)Fazoli’s Restaurant (2)FedEx Trade Network (4)Brittany FigaroFirst Baptist Church of Ozark (3)First Christian Church of Ash

Grove (5)First Christian Church of

Kirksville-Youth GroupFirst Christian Church of RepublicFirst Southern Baptist Church of

StocktonFirst United Methodist Youth

Group, Mt. VernonBob & Thresa FisherFlanagan & Nestor FamilyFlorentina’s (16)

Galena High School FFAGegg FamilyGirl Scout Troop #770Girl Scout Troop #70403Glendale Christian Church (12)Aubree Good & Family (15)Greater Springfield Dental

Hygienists’ Association (7)Shannon Gronniger & FamilyTim & Jennifer Grossius & FamilyJim HallamLaura HaneyHanley Community Group (2)Darren, Laura & Kenzie HarrelsonJaneil HaswellBill & Brenda Havens (2)Hawthorn Chapter IAAPHejduk FamilyHillcrest Presbyterian Church (13)Staci Holland-Big Sisters, Little

SistersStaci Holland & Karis JaramilloHome Depot (13)H.O.P.E. FoundationHospice & Palliative CareHulston Cancer Center (2)Hy-VeeInternational Order of Rainbow

Girls #84Jennifer JenkinsMaKenzie JudyJust Friends (13)Brenda KampaBonnie KellerSue Keller & Family (3)Kickapoo Chicas (2)Kickapoo High School FCCLA (2)Kiefer FamilyAlton King & Family (2)John & Jennifer Kirk & FamilyKnights of Columbus #10200 (13)Knights Templar (12)Kohl’s A Team (5)Sean & Marion KraemerJessica KutzLaw Offices of Tad MorlanLittle Caesars (16)Nancy Littrell (2)Loehr Chiropractic & AcupunctureLutheran Student CenterSharon Mahurin & Julie CarderMarshfield First Baptist Church-

Junior High Sunday School Class

Marshfield High School-Key ClubMarshfield High School-National

Honor Society (2)Masonic Youth GroupGina McClanahan (4)McDonald’s-BransonMcDonald’s-Harrison, AR, Sarah

Carder & Friends (2)McDonald’s Ozark Co-opAshlee McHaffieWillard McIlwainSandy McNeive (4)Crystal MeltonMercy-Business Risk ServicesMercy-Central Access (3)Mercy-Corporate Health &

Wellness (11)Mercy-Imaging (13)Mercy-Marian Center (9)Mercy-Neuro TraumaMercy-Orthopedic HospitalMercy-Patient Safety Services (2)Mercy-Sports Medicine (2)Merritt & Agee FamiliesCarrie MillerMoore & Holm Families (3)Louise Morgan (13)Sandy MorrisMSU-ACESMSU-Collegiate Farm BureauMSU/Evangel Social Work ClubsMSU-Family & Consumer Sciences

EducationMSU-Kentwood Hall

Family Dinner Program volunteers make it possible for our families to come “home” to a warm, home-cooked meal each evening. Crighton, Olive, & Dunn Surgical Group and Courageous Church-IServe are two of 142 groups who have served meals at the Houses this year. The strength and nourishment each meal provides to our families is immeasurable.

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MSU-Pre-Med SocietyMSU-Student Athletic Trainers

Association (2)MSU-Student Nursing

Organization (3)MSU-Wood House, 4th FloorNeighborhoods at Quail CreekNellie’s Catwalk for KidsNew Hope Baptist ChurchNew Life Christian Church-

Volunteering with a Purpose Group

New Life Church-Small Group (6)Nixa Bridge Church (4)Nixa Church of the Nazarene

Ladies (3)Nixa General Baptist ChurchNixa Venture CrewNixon & Lindstrom InsuranceNorth Point ChurchNorthside Christian Church (4)Nurses Christian FellowshipOak Grove Assembly of God (6)Brent & Amy OestreichTiffany Orellana & FamilyOTC-Enactus ClubKerissa Paige & Sarah CarderJulie Pappenfort & Friends (5)Parkview High School-FCCLA (2)Parkview High School-National

Honors SocietyPi Beta Phi Alumnae ClubPooja Patel with Makayla, Pfifer

& SarahBailey Patrick & FriendsLori PoindexterJud PoppenBrian & Kylie Powers (2)Donna Powers & FamilyAlexis RainwaterRamada Oasis Campus

Community Outreach Network (ROCCON) (2)

Rapid ResponseMichelle Ravadge & FamilyRedeemer Lutheran Church-

Hannah’s CircleRed Tree ChurchKarla Reed & FriendsRepublic High School FCCLARMHC Board of DirectorsMike & Ashley SchnellSecond Baptist Church-Fulton

Summers Group (13)Simmons First National Bank (2)Joy Sleep & Family (2)Brandi Byrd SmithSmith Glynn Callaway Clinic-Cat

Scan (2) Donica & Stiles FamiliesNita SombolinggiStephanie Sorrell & Family (2)Springfield Catholic School (12)Springfield Community Church of

the Nazarene (2)Springfield Seventh Day Adventist

Women’s GroupSRC Automotive DivisionSRC Community Relations (4)SRC Holdings Corp.SRC LogisticsSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

(2)St. Elizabeth Ann Seton YouthSunset Church of ChristThe Bethlehem GirlsThe Dinner Club (4)The Girlfriends (13)The Goldens (6)The TableThursday Night ThunderCourtney Towe & FamilyTurning Point Church (14)Tyson Foods, Inc.UMB BankUnion Hill Church of Christ (26)United Healthcare (5)Nick Venute

Brandy Vest & FamilyVictory Baptist Church (2)Kenny & Crystal WadeWalmart of Nixa (13)Walmart of Republic (2)Scott & Joanna Weitzel & Family

(29)Wellington Hills Friends (13)Wellspring MinistriesSarah Wilson & FamilyAmy & Marsha Wood & Family

(4)Rachel YoungYOV-MSU Office of Publications

Phone & Ink Cartridge RecyclingSandy CallCassidy United Methodist ChurchChristian Family Church (3)Wiser Co.

Family FundClayton & Bonnie KellerLakeland Regional Hospital (2)Pop Tabs

Cox House Land, Building & Equipment FundIN-KIND GIFTSCarpet OneCIS Data ServicesMarshall-Waters-Woody

AssociatesMeeks Resource & Design CentersMidwest Rug Co.Sifford Contract Interiors

Mercy House Building & Equipment FundMAJOR CASH DONATIONKelly & Nancy McKenzie

CASH DONATIONSJean GrabeelDavid & Kimberly HammSherri MurdaughSteve & Marita PembertonSimply Yo (2)

IN-KIND GIFTSFellers Food Service Equipment

Ronald McDonald House Endowment FundMAJOR CASH DONATIONSBetty H. King Charitable

Remainder Unitrust

Ronald McDonald Care MobileLead ContributorCare To Learn

Major Cash DonationsAnonymousCare To Learn, for Tooth Truck

Mirror ClingsCash Family Orthodontics, Dr.

Tara Cash

City Utilities-Marketing (2)Community Foundation of the

Ozarks’ EFWHA Charitable Fund

Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ RDW Family and Community Fund

James & Pamela Gessler, for 2 New Dentist Chairs & an Ultrasonic Machine

David & Kimberly HammDr. Roy & Terri LibelMissouri Public Affairs Academy-

MSU2013 Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ

FestivalMicah ScottMissouri Dental Foundation,

designated donation for Brushing Program

OMSQueen City FOE 3934 AuxiliarySt. James Episcopal Church

Cash DonationsAlpha Delta Kappa-PSI ChapterAnonymousMark & Debbie BrueggemannDoug CarterCity Utilities-MarketingFirst and Calvary Presbyterian

Church-49er’s Sunday School Class

First and Calvary Presbyterian Church-Binnie Clements Guild

Jean GrabeelDon InnesWyatt & Christina JenkinsKimberling City United Methodist

WomenBarbara KruegerLake Dental ClinicMissouri Public Affairs Academy-

MSUSherri MurdaughOrchard Crest Baptist ChurchSteve & Marita PembertonJud PoppenQueen City FOE 3934 AuxiliaryShining Stars Early Childhood

CenterHelen SpellmanLeAnn Spiva

2013 Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Response Challenge GrantBrian AsberryGretchen CliburnCommunity Foundation of the

Ozarks, Inc.Davis, Lynn, & Moots, P.C.Fuldner Family FoundationBrett & Barb HouserMahaffey Family Dentistry, LLCChristopher & Heather MeyerDr. Josh & Jennifer MontgomeryJoseph & Stephanie ReidMegan Westrich

Memorial ContributionsDr. Guy Phillip Bates, Jr. byDr. Robert & Patricia AdamsBrian & Sally BerglundMeredith Black Gary & Carolyn BurksDr. James & Nancy ClaxtonDr. Kent & Bernadine ComptonBill & Virginia DarrDelta Dental of Missouri

Marsha EatonDr. Jerry FankhauserBrian & Renee FogleElena GibsonClayton & Bonnie KellerDr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey and

Drs. Darren & Sarah MahaffeyMarita PembertonDon & Susan PowellKenneth Shank & Paula SivilsDr. H.L. StantonCharles & Inez Tillman

Juanita Rohrer byElsie Jennings

Dr. David Yates byDr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey

Gifts of TributeKay Hassinger byCharles & Cynthia Ramsey

John & Laurie Hollingsworth byDr. Tom Hoff

Nancy Pate byMichele Huntley

2013 Tooth Truck Annual CampaignMAJOR CONTIBUTORSHerschend Family FoundationPat KimballJoe & Cathy MeyerCharlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly

Family Foundation

UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 12 CHILDRENEric & Janet McClure

UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 6 CHILDRENDr. William & RoAnne BrellBarbara BrockschmidtMary Belle GrahamDonna Powers

UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 3 CHILDRENJames & Cathy AshcraftGary & Kathryn Mehlhorn

UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 1 CHILDBrad CantwellEvelyn ClosePhillip & Pat GarrisonBarbara KruegerGene & Mollie Molnar

CONTRIBUTORSJeffrey & Renee AbrahamGreg DeGoodGillenwaters Developers, Inc.Don InnesElsie Jennings, in memory of

Juanita RohrerPaul & Dyanne KirkJim & Nancy McDaniel, in

memory of Florence HylemonKelley & Nancy McKenzieLarry & Eileen MeinsenO’Bannon Banking CompanyMark & Angie PatrickNick ReinagelTim & Shannon RothRoberta RozellDr. Robert & Marcelene SaylorHelen SpellmanLeAnn SpivaDavid & Karen Taylor

12th Annual Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC (2013)ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

PRESENTING SPONSORSDelta Dental of MissouriHeart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club

LEADERSHIP SPONSORSMembers of the Greater

Springfield Dental SocietyO’Reilly Auto Parts

SPONSORSGreat Southern Bank

The Tooth Truck received an incredible donation from “Pennies for Patients” at Greenwood Lab School. Greenwood student, Kodi Jones, and his mother, Shellie, handpicked items that will be included in the Tooth Truck’s prize bin, rewarding patients after each appointment. (Pictured Program Director Mindy Muñoz, Kodi Jones, and Tooth Truck Dentist Dr. Sarah Cimino)

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KOLR/KOZLMcCann PrintingMcDonald’sMediacom Connections ChannelMercy Sports MedicinePrice CutterSpring View Dental CareThe Team

HOSTED BYAll-Star Smiles Sertoma Club

GAME CONDUCTED BYSW Missouri Football Coaches

Association

TICKET OUTLETSMcDonald’s of the OzarksPrice Cutter/Smitty’s/Ramey

GAME BROADCASTMediacom

ANNOUNCERTony Loudis, with assistance from

Scott Bennett

EMCEESEd BeachNick Carboni

CONTRIBUTORS417 Endodontics417 SmilesA & J Power SystemsAdvanced Endodontics of Greater

SpringfieldAmerican Family Insurance,

David PotterArquitt Pediatric DentistryAudio AcousticsAustin OrthodonticsBarnett-Davis Dental GroupDr. Guy Bates, Jr., DDS, LLCBauer OrthodonticsBest Impressions Family DentistryRyan BoothBranson Dental CenterBull’s Trophy HouseCaraDee PhotographyCash Family OrthodonticsWill ChristianCoca-ColaCline DentalCornerstone Family DentalDaily & Rosen DDS, LLCDavis, Lynn & Moots, Angie

PatrickChad DepeeEdmonds Dental Prosthetics, Inc.Elfindale, Dr. James StewartEndodontics of the OzarksFirst Independent Bank-AuroraFox Grape Family DentistryFreedom Bank of Southern

MissouriGreater Springfield Endodontics,

Inc.Dr. Cheryl HaleyTom & Joan HoerschgenHoran, Becker & Darling, DDS,

PCJulie HulsebusDr. John HumeHutchens ConstructionHy-VeeJack McGownd Auto SalesJewell Insurance AgencyKimberling City Dental CenterLake Dental ClinicLarson Farm & LawnLayer 3 TechnologyMahaffey Family DentistryMcDonald’s Ozark Co-OpMcDonald’s-S. CampbellMercy Children’s ServicesMercy Sports Medicine

Mid-America Dental CenterMidwest Family Broadcast GroupDr. A. Joshua MontgomeryDr. Teresa MorrisRick MuenksDr. Samantha MullinOMSOzark Mountain Popcorn, LLCPenn Mutual Life Insurance Co., David StaudtRepeat Performance, Rick GilmoreRiverpointe Dental CareRogersville Football ClubDr. Charles RyenScott Financial ServicesSmile ZoneDr. Stephen StidhamDr. Tom StoneStryker OrthodonticsDr. Leo TokarczykTrend ManagementTri-Lakes Dental CenterTucker & Company, P.C.Dr. Jody VanceGary Venable, CPADr. Kevin Wallace & FamilyWedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory TellatinWildcat RentalDr. Christian Willard

VOLUNTEERSGreater Springfield Dental

Hygienist Assoc.Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma ClubQueen City Sertoma ClubRonald McDonald House

Volunteers Tooth Truck Volunteers SW MO Voodoo Football League

2nd Annual Sertoma GRIN ACTION CLASSIC (2013)ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

PRESENTING SPONSORSDelta DentalHeart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club

SPONSORSKOLR/KOZLMcCann PrintingMcDonald’sMediacom Connections ChannelPrice CutterThe Team

HOSTED BYAll-Star Smiles Sertoma Club

CONDUCTED BYAdeana Brewer, Strafford High

SchoolMary Colin, College Heights High

SchoolBecky Justis, Ozark High SchoolTonya Peck, Fair Grove High

SchoolBarry Wheeler, Hollister High

SchoolAshley Thoreson, Nevada High

SchoolEmily Winkle, Sparta High SchoolPiper Wright, Republic High

SchoolSteve Voyak, SW Washburn High

School

TICKET OUTLETSPrice Cutter/Smitty’s/RameyMcDonald’s of the Ozarks

GAME BROADCASTMediacom

ANNOUNCERTony Loudis

CONTRIBUTORS417 SmilesA & J Power SystemsAmerican Family Insurance,

David PotterAudio AcousticsAustin OrthodonticsBarnett-Davis Dental GroupDr. Guy Bates, Jr., DDS, LLCBauer OrthodonticsBest Impressions Family DentistryBranson Dental CenterBull’s Trophy HouseCash Family OrthodonticsCline DentalCoca-ColaDaily & Rosen DDS, LLCEdmonds Dental Prosthetics, Inc.Elfindale, Dr. James StewartEndodontics of the OzarksFox Grape Family DentistryGreater Springfield Endodontics,

Inc.Dr. Cheryl HaleyTom & Joan HoerschgenHoran, Becker & Darling, DDS,

PCRon & Julie HulsebusDr. John HumeHutchens ConstructionHy-VeeJewell Insurance AgencyDr. Eric KapustkaKimberling City Dental CenterLake Dental ClinicLarson Farm & LawnLayer 3 TechnologyMahaffey Family DentistryMcDonald’s Ozark Co-OpMercy Children’s ServicesMid-America Dental CenterMidwest Family Broadcast GroupDr. A. Joshua MontgomeryDr. Teresa MorrisRick MuenksOMSOzark Mountain Popcorn, LLCPenn Mutual Life Insurance Co., David StaudtRepeat Performance, Rick GilmoreRiverpointe Dental CareRogersville Football ClubSpring View Dental CareDr. Tom StoneAnnMarie SvobodaTrend ManagementTucker & Company, P.C.Dr. Jody VanceGary Venable, CPADr. Kevin WallaceWedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory TellatinWildcat RentalDr. Christian Willard

VOLUNTEERSHeart of the Ozarks Sertoma ClubRonald McDonald House

Volunteers Tooth Truck Volunteers

13th Annual Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC (2014)ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

PRESENTING SPONSORSDelta Dental of MissouriHeart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club

LEADERSHIP SPONSORSMembers of the Greater

Springfield Dental SocietyO’Reilly Auto Parts

SPONSORSGreat Southern BankKOLR/KOZLMcCann PrintingMcDonald’sMediacom Connections ChannelMercy Sports MedicineMidwest Family Broadcast GroupPatterson DentalPrice CutterThe Team

HOSTED BYAll-Star Smiles Sertoma Club

CONDUCTED BYSW Missouri Football Coaches

Association

TICKET OUTLETSMcDonald’s of the OzarksPrice Cutter/Smitty’s/Ramey

GAME BROADCASTMediacom

ANNOUNCERRick Jester, with assistance from

Scott Bennett

EMCEEEd Beach

CONTRIBUTORS417 EndodonticsA & J Power SystemsDarin AcklinAdvanced Endodontics of Greater

SpringfieldAffiliated Oral SurgeonsAmerican Family Insurance,

David PotterArquitt Pediatric DentistryAudio AcousticsAustin OrthodonticsBauer OrthodonticsBecker & Scott OrthodonticsBest Impressions Family DentistryBig Whiskey’sBranson Dental CenterBull’s Trophy HouseDr. Brad BurksCaraDee PhotographyCash Family OrthodonticsCoca-ColaCline DentalCornerstone Family DentalDaily & Rosen DDSEdmonds Dental ProstheticsEMA Dental Practice SalesExcel Dental

First Independent Bank-AuroraFox Grape Family DentistryFreedom Bank of Southern

MissouriGreater Springfield EndodonticsDr. Cheryl HaleyJulie HulsebusDr. John HumeHutchens ConstructionHy-VeeJewell Insurance AgencyDr. Eric KapustkaKimberling City Dental CenterKPM CPAs, Angie PatrickLake Dental ClinicLarson Farm & LawnMahaffey Family DentistryMcDonald’s Ozark Co-OpMcDonald’s-S. CampbellMcDonald’s-W. SunshineMercy Oral Surgery, Dr. Frank

NewmanMercy Sports MedicineMid-America Dental CenterDr. A. Joshua MontgomeryRick MuenksDr. Samantha MullinOMSOzark Mountain PopcornPenn Mutual Life Insurance Co., David StaudtPlumbers & Pipefitters Local

Union No. 178Reeds Spring High School QuartetRepeat Performance, Rick GilmoreRogersville Football ClubDan ScheibleScott Financial ServicesSmile ZoneSperry Van Ness/Rankin Co.,

Tim RothDr. James StewartDr. Thomas StoneStryker OrthodonticsDr. Leo TokarczykTrend ManagementTucker & Company, P.C.Dr. Jody VanceGary Venable, CPADr. Kevin WallaceWedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory TellatinWehrenberg Campbell 16 CineWildcat RentalDr. Christian WillardLindy Williams

VOLUNTEERSGreater Springfield Dental

Hygienist Assoc.Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club

Six-year-old Vivian came to the Tooth Truck with 9 cavities and two healthy teeth in need of sealants. During each dental visit, the staff worked with her on proper brushing. Here Vivian uses the brushing model to show what she has learned. The total value of Vivian’s treatment totaled $1,860.

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Queen City Sertoma ClubRonald McDonald House

Volunteers Tooth Truck Volunteers

3rd Annual Sertoma GRIN ACTION CLASSIC (2014)ALL-STAR HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

PRESENTING SPONSORSDelta DentalHeart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club

SPONSORSKOLR/KOZLMcCann PrintingMcDonald’sMediacom Connections ChannelMidwest Family Broadcast GroupPrice CutterThe Team

HOSTED BYAll-Star Smiles Sertoma Club

CONDUCTED BYAshley Bough, Strafford High

SchoolAdeana Brewer, Ozark High

SchoolMary Colin, College Heights High

SchoolMolly Illum, Central High SchoolBecky Lipasek, Reeds Spring High

SchoolTammy Miller, Rogersville High

SchoolCarmen Smith, Buffalo High

SchoolSarah Wall, Carl Junction High

SchoolBarry Wheeler, Hollister High

SchoolEmily Winkle, Sparta High SchoolPiper Wright, Republic High

SchoolAnnie Zimmerman, Springfield

Schools

TICKET OUTLETSPrice Cutter/Smitty’s/RameyMcDonald’s of the Ozarks

GAME BROADCASTMediacom

ANNOUNCEREd Beach

CONTRIBUTORSA & J Power SystemsAdvanced Endodontics of Greater

SpringfieldAffiliated Oral SurgeonsArquitt Pediatric DentistryAudio AcousticsAustin OrthodonticsBauer OrthodonticsBecker & Scott OrthodonticsBest Impressions Family DentistryBranson Dental CenterBull’s Trophy HouseDr. Brad BurksCash Family OrthodonticsCoca-ColaCline DentalEdmonds Dental ProstheticsEMA Dental Practice SalesExcel DentalFox Grape Family DentistryGreater Springfield EndodonticsDr. Cheryl HaleyJulie HulsebusDr. John HumeHutchens Construction

Hy-VeeJewell Insurance AgencyKimberling City Dental CenterLake Dental ClinicLarson Farm & LawnMahaffey Family DentistryMercy Oral Surgery, Dr. Frank

NewmanMid-America Dental CenterDr. A. Joshua MontgomeryRick MuenksOMSOzark Mountain PopcornPlumbers & Pipefitters Local

Union No. 178Repeat Performance, Rick GilmoreRogersville Football ClubSmile ZoneSperry Van Ness/Rankin Co.,

Tim RothDr. James StewartDr. Thomas StoneDr. Leo TokarczykTrend ManagementDr. Jody VanceGary Venable, CPADr. Kevin WallaceWedgewood Dental Dr. Misty Shelton Dr. Gregory TellatinSandra WhiteheadWildcat RentalDr. Christian WillardLindy Williams

VOLUNTEERSHeart of the Ozarks Sertoma ClubRonald McDonald House

Volunteers

In Kind GiftsA & J Power SystemsAnonymousDana BrazealMarianne BullCarnahan, Evans, Cantwell &

Brown PCCash Family OrthodonticsCity Utilities (13)City Utilities-Marketing (4)CoxHealth Bio-Med DepartmentCulligan of SpringfieldEdmonds Dental ProstheticsFirst Impressions Printing (2)First & Calvary Presbyterian

Church-Binnie Clements Womens Guild

Jim GoldHarp’s RV & Mobile Home

Service (2)Staci HollandJennifer HolumAnn Howard with Jacob, Luke,

Will & EthanIFIX ComputersEmily KonradMarketing HoldersLisa MillerMichelle MooreMSU-Greenwood Laboratory

SchoolOrchard Crest Baptist ChurchPatterson Dental Supply, Bob

Mason (2)Professional Answering Service

(13)Eric, Rebecca, Caleb & Carson

SandgrenSapphire Vending, Dennis &

Eileen Pegg (2)Springfield Stamp & Engraving

(11)Two Men & a TruckUS BankMichelle WadkinsWard ConciliationWedgewood Dental

Wesley United Methodist Church-Suzanna’s Circle (3)

Pop TabsPROCEEDS BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY FUND AND TOOTH TRUCK PATIENT NEEDS FUND

Ace AutomotiveRick & Tracey Adair & FamilyDebbie AdamsJasmine Allen & FamilyAlpha Delta Kappa-Alpha Epsilon

Chapter (2)American Legion 637 (2)AmVets Auxiliary Post 116AmVets Auxiliary Post 178 (4)Kay AndersonAnnie Kay’s KeepsakesAntioch Christian ChurchAT&T Retired Pioneers (2)Tony AndersonAnonymousGary, Susan, Haley & Mikalah

Anthony (5)Bruce & Mary ArmsAsh Grove United Methodist-

Presbyterian ChurchAva Elementary School TeachersVera BackmanCindy BaileyJordan BaileyMary & Jennifer Bair & FamilyCayton BakerGene & Betty BakerConnie BarngroverJD & Millie BarnhouseBJ Boat RebuildersBrady BartellBass Pro Shops (3)Christina BatsonBill Baxley, in honor of Riley

PhillipsBaxter Healthcare CorporationBetsy’s Precious PalsBillings United Methodist Church-

His KidsClara BishopDebra BlevinsBolivar United Methodist Church

(2)Karla BollingerTerri Bostwick (2)Nancy BoydMike BoyleBoys & Girls Club-Torch ClubDana Brazeal (2)Crystal Brigman Junior & Joyce BrixeyMark BrousseauSusan BrownKade BrucePaul & Aaron BrughLarry & Lynn Burk (2)Burlington Women’s FellowshipDoug & Sherry BurnettAlex ByramCabool SchoolsCalvary Chapel (2)Donna CampbellCape Fair EaglesRaven CaptainJoy Carter (2)Cassidy United Methodist Church

(2)Central Elementary School-Pierce

CityBrad ChafinJanice ChalmersVernon ChapmanCaleb ChrismanChrist by the Lake Lutheran

Church (2)Christ Church Unity (3)Christian Community Church

Christian County Elks #2777Christian Family ChurchCircle of Friends Quilting RetreatCity Utilities (6)Clever United Methodist Church

(2)Robert CliftonCommunity Blood CenterAshton ConawayDiane Coon (3)Jocelyn CoringArbaleta CossinsHeather Cottle-DillonDavid & Marcie CottrillCountryside AssemblyAnna CowanBeverly Cox (2)Devin & Darren Cox (2)Hubert & Frances CoxTerry CoxCoxHealth-AdmissionsCoxHealth-Ambulatory Infusion

Center (3)CoxHealth-Engineering

DepartmentCox North-Business OfficeCox North-Child-Adolescent

Psychiatric UnitCliff & Janice CrapenhoftSherri CulleyCurtis Counseling (2)Phillip DackoRobbie DaleDAV AuxilaryDAV Chapter 55 (2)Cyrus DavenportDavid Harrison Elementary

SchoolTrish Decoster (2)Rachel Delargy, in memory of

Lacey WrightRebecca & Jenna DelayHelen DiemDiversified Plastics Corporation

Employees (4)Dogwood Sams RV Club

Lois DoranRussell DoughtyDrury University-Summit GroupDS DesignDanny DuganEd DunlapBill & Nancy DuplisseMegan Dwyer (2)Eastside General Baptist ChurchEducational Community Credit

UnionEFCO Corporation (2)El Dorado Springs-Elementary

Student CouncilElkland Independent Methodist

Church (4)Elk’s Ladies Lodge #1714Pete & Sandy EmbertonKeith & Robin EubanksLia Everett (2)Faith Baptist Church (2)Fair Play ElementaryMark FannFerrell Duncan Clinic-3rd Floor

Break RoomDorotha Feuerborn (2)Field Elementary and Hunter

RichardsFirst Christian Church of RepublicFirst Evangelical Free Church,

Transitions ClassFirst General Baptist ChurchDr. Marla FloydLevi & Stephanie ForbesVelma Ann FotornyFour Brothers Interiors, in honor

of Matthew TaulDonnie & Carolyn FranklinFrazier FamilyHailey FrazierWilma FrazierFremont Elementary PTADarren & Amber FurrGalmey VFW Post 9638 (3)Bettina GarnerGas Light Manor Care

Volunteers are a vital part of the Tooth Truck program. They work one-on-one with patients, safely walk them to and from their dental appointment and help address self-esteem issues. Individuals from the community, such as retired schoolteacher Connie, generously give of their time each week to make a lasting impact on our patients.

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Avery, Aden & Heidi GauldingBecky Gillham (42)John & Georgina GlennJim & Elaine GoldGolden EstateGolden Living CenterRalph, Laura & Brian Graham (3)Judith GrantzRissa Gray & FamilyGraystone GraphicsGreat Southern BankGrace GrebelMary Ann GreenSharon GriffinShannon Gronniger & FamilyDale & Linda GrosethBernie & Linda GrubaughCindy GullettDiane HaasRudette HackJes HamletAva Hamm (2)Chris HannaSarah HansenKathryn Harrington (2)Sharon HarrisonVickie HartmanBeverly Havens, in memory of

Landon BlandKaila & Karlee Haymes & Family

(3)Heavy Duty Rebuilders SupplyRobert & Pearl HenriksonJames & Amber HerdKatrin Herd, in memory of

Claudia DulaneyHickory County R-1 SchoolsHoly Cross Lutheran ChurchHoly Spirit Lutheran ChurchHood United Methodist ChurchHope Lutheran ChurchHopewell Freewill Baptist ChurchHorace Mann Elementary SchoolHorsin’ Around 4-HAnn Howard & Jacob, Luke &

Will SharpChazlin HowertonChristi HowertonHumansville SchoolSharon HuntCharlie & Frances Iglio (2)Immaclate Conception School-4th

Grade (2)

Intuitive Web SolutionsMindy IpockBill James (4)Cherry Jennings (3)JetsportzJohn Butyenek Memorial Post

#5366Lana JohnsonNorma JohnsonRex & Mary Ann JohnsonJordan & Jake JohnstonLesia JonesJust FriendsMegan KampeShawna KeithleyGary & Connie KennemerKickapoo High School (2)Kickapoo High School-FCCLAKimberling City United Methodist

Women (2)Judith KimmonsReed KirbyKirkpatrick, Phillips & Miller

CPAsKnights of Columbus #10200Kohl’s A TeamJoe & Layne LaBargeLaclede County C-5 SchoolsLake Stockton Health Care

Facility (5)Brittany LancasterLaquey R-5 SchoolsJeff LarsenTamara Lawson & Abby KohnzMarlene LedfordDarline LeonardCynthia LewisJordan & Jadyn LewisJim & Helen Listerman (2)Gail LlewellynLogan-Rogersville Middle SchoolLogan-Rogersville Middle School-

Student CouncilLogan-Rogersville Upper

Elementary SchoolHayden LondeenJennifer Loum & FamilyLove KidsAlice LunnCarla LuptonDiana LymanLyon Elementary School

Macedonia Baptist Church-People Enjoying People

Macedonia Baptist Church-Truth Academy (2)

Macks Creek FFAMichelle MaggardCharles & Diana MahaffeyMammoth Spring First Baptist

ChurchMammoth Spring SchoolsMansfield Schools-Mrs.

Whorton’s 6th Grade (2)Marionville Methodist ManorMark Twain ElementaryJuanita MarshallMarshfield Care Center, Sharon

HuntAndreas MartinezMonica Martinez (2)Masonic Youth GroupMelynda MattosJoAnn MaxwellNorma MayMcBride Elementary School, Ms.

Adams Kindergarten ClassAmber McClancyBeverly McCoyKurt & Jerry McDonaldMcDonald’s-Battlefield, MOMcDonald’s-Harrison (2)McDonald’s-Harrison NorthMcDonald’s-KingsleyMcDonald’s-LebanonMcDonald’s-South CampbellMcDonald’s-West SunshineConnie McFarlinRachelle McGinnis, in memory of

Landan BlandJoe & Jackson McGuireTamara McKinneySandy McNeiveKay MeadowsMercy Hospital-Cassville (2)Mercy-AdministrationMercy-3A NursesMercy-Corporate Health &

WellnessMercy-Springfield-EVSMercy-Family Resource CenterMercy-Human Resources (2)Mercy-Labor & Delivery (2)Mercy-Orthopedic HospitalMercy-Patient Safety Service &

Risk Dept. (2)Mercy-Spinal DepartmentMessiah Lutheran ChurchMetropolitan National Bank (3)Miller RescueKrystal MillerRena MillerMissouri Rehab Center (2)Martha MitchellMonett Middle School-Student

CouncilMSU-Greenwood Laboratory

SchoolMSU-Kentwood HallMSU-Pre-Occupational Therapy

ClubMSU-Residence Hall AssociationMt. Olive United Methodist

ChurchMadelyn MuncyNational Heights Baptist Church

(2)Dayle NelsonNelson-Wilkes-Herron Elementary Newborns in Need (4)New Covenant Academy (2)New Life TempleNorthside Assembly of GodNorwood R-1 SchoolJennifer NutterGerald & Mary Jane Operle (2)Our Lady of the Cove Catholic

Church (4)Oxford Health Care

Ozark Neuro RehabOzark Senior Center (2)Ozark Wanderers RV Club (2)Ozark Winnie Travel ClubOzarks Antique Auto Club (2)Ozarks Piecemakers Quilt Guild

(2)Pain Treatment AssociatesKent & Ashlea PalmerDebra ParrishPate Early Childhood CenterPat Jones YMCAPeace Lutheran Church (2)Pebble Creek ApartmentsBrandy PeekPennington SeedSue PetersPet Therapy (2)William PhillipsPhoenix Home CareAllison PilleyPipkin Middle SchoolPinegar Chevrolet Employees &

CustomersPittman Elementary School (2)Craig & Jacque PollardPomme De Terre Shrine Club (3)Prairie Chapel United Methodist

Church (2)Prairie Grove SchoolRhonda Presson (2)Walter & Sharon Price, in honor

of Reagon WardLacy Procino (2)Roger PryerMontana QuinnReeds Spring High School FCCLALinda ReeseRegal Beloit Corporation (2)Republic Elementary School,

LyonRepublic Elementary School,

Price (2)Republic Freewill Baptist ChurchRepublic High School, ROTCRepublic Middle SchoolRepublic Retired School Personnel

(3)Jeff & Paige RheinMary, John & Kayce RhodesEmil RiceRichland R-4 PreschoolLiz RippeeGeorgia RobertsHarley RobinsonJerry RogelstadAlexis RosackD.N. RoyerAnn RussellSacred Heart Catholic Church (2)Safe ‘N Sound Playground

DaycareJamie SampsonEric & Rebecca Sandgren (2)Sandy SappMary Scarlett (3)Patrick SchooleyJoan Schroeder (3)Katie SellKen & Kathy SellarsGail Seyl (2)Shawnee Mound R-3 (3)Alex & Kally SheppardSherry’s TavernSherwood Elementary SchoolSilver Dollar CityJenna SimonMary SkilesSkyline Baptist ChurchSkyline Hickory R-1 SchoolsMike, Melissa & Lauren SlambTJ SlocumBillie SmithColt Smith Smith-Goth EngineersOrchid SollerSouthside Church of Christ (7)

Patsy SpindlerSpringfield Area Retired Teachers

Association (3)Springfield Conservation Nature

Center (4)Springfield Elk’s Lodge #409Springfield Lutheran SchoolSt. Andrew Lutheran Church (2)St. Joseph Catholic Church-

Women’s CouncilSteve StarkHope StarkeySasha SteeleSkylar SteelVanessa, Makenzie, Alyssa &

Felicity Stinnett Stockton Christian Church (3)Stockton Country ClubArlene StoneSheila StoopsStrafford National Honor SocietyRachel Straw (2)Katelyn SullivanAustin & Breanna SundetSunridge RV ParkSun River Orthopaedics (3)Sunset Church of Christ (2)Sunshine Animal HospitalSunshine Elementary SchoolBrenda SuterJune TalentTangles Hair Salon (2)Jeanetta Taylor (5)Texas County Memorial Hospital

(2)Carl TextorThe Arc of the OzarksThe Summit ChurchBillie ThorneRichard TillerKatie TohillSarah TokarzTri-Lakes Telephone PioneersDavid TrowerAustin & Madison Turner (2)Leila Tussing, in memory of

Anthony Tussing MillerUnion Hill Church of Christ (3)Union Southern Baptist Church

(2)United Methodist Church WomenUnited States Postal Service-

OzarkUnity of the Hills Church (2)U.S. Dept. of AgricultureU.S. Marine Corps Aviation (11)Diane VanLopikViolet Chapter #480 (6)VFW Post 1667Megan WaddellMichelle WadkinsJonny WalkerRyan & Adriene WalkerWalmart-RepublicDonna WarrenRobbie WarrenWaynesville East Elementary (2)Webster County Retired Teachers

AssociationLinda WegmannPam WellsWellspring Baptist FellowshipWesley United Methodist ChurchWestport Elementary SchoolWestport Middle SchoolWheatland Elementary SchoolDee WhiteReese WhittWillard Central Elementary (2)Margie Williams & Brenda Lee (2)Linda WilsonBecky WiseCharles & Donna Wise (3)Gail WrightRobert YountZimmerman FamilyZion Lutheran Church

The Tooth Truck received a generous gift of $20,000 from the 15th Annual Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival. Shown at Sunrise Rotary are Club President-Elect Will Cologna, Tooth Truck General Dentist Dr. Sarah Cimino and Program Director, Mindy Munoz.

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Damian, Josiah and Amy ArambuloThe Arambulo family has stayed at the House at Mercy Children’s Hospital multiple times as Josiah is being treated for ALL-acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ALL is a cancer that occurs primarily in children ages 2 to 5 years, but has an 80% or higher cure rate. Josiah and his family often visit the House while he receives treatment at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Mercy Children’s Hospital. You can follow Josiah’s journey by visiting the blog that Amy updates: www.josiahsjourney.net.

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