Welcome!Here is the 13th edition of FundNEWS. We hope this informs as well as inspires!

WINNING & GIVING!Dave Roger (far left) wins $10,000 in the Hole in One contest at the 2015 Jayme’s Fund Golf Classic! He split the prize with his teammates and made a very generous donation to Jayme’s Fund. Thanks Dave!

The contest was sponsored by Bill Weidacher, Keller Williams Metropolitan.

KUDOS FROM A JAYME’S FUND BOARD MEMBERWorking with the SNHU students and other young adult volunteers is so inspiring! It’s amazing to witness people so early in life experiencing the gifts of generosity, the feeling of community, their own creativity and their growth as young adults. Recently, I felt this way working side-by-side with these volunteers at the JFGC. Kudos to all of you!-Paula Hogan

www.jaymesfund.orgVol. 13 • Winter 2015

NEWS

“My involvement with Jayme’s Fund began 4 years ago when I was a freshman at Southern New Hampshire University. I wanted to do some volunteer work and gain experience writing. SNHU put me in touch with Caren who was able to provide me with writing opportunities. I continue to volunteer here because I have been touched and inspired by Jayme’s Fund, and I strongly believe that the impacts on the community make a difference.

Personally, I connected with Jayme’s story and the mission of Jayme’s Fund because I have similar interests as Jayme including writing, human rights, and music. Jayme’s Fund gave me great opportunities to practice my writing abilities. As a freshman in college, I was given a rewarding responsibility to edit the Jayme’s Bears Book, work on creative writing projects, and be in charge of the winter newsletter. Currently, I serve on the advisory board and am involved in various projects. Jayme’s Fund, not only inspires people to get involved in their communities, Jayme’s Fund specifically gives students meaningful opportunities. Caren believes that young people can make a positive impact on their communities as her daughter did and continues to do through Jayme’s Fund. I am an example of that, and am glad that I’ve had the chance to be a part of this cause!”

Insp i r i ng and Suppor t i ng Human R igh ts fo r Ch i l d ren

Our deepest thanks to the Hafez family for hosting the event! We look forward to seeing you again this year!

PLEASE JOIN US!January Jaunt for Jayme’s Fund

Sunday, January 24th, 2016On the beautiful trails in Hollis NH

Snow shoe or hike, all levels of experience welcome

www.jaymesfund.org to SIGN UP!

Melanie Friese spoke to participants at the Jayme’s Fund Golf Classic

Paula Hogan and Kristine Nicholson

MESSAGE FROM A JAYME’S FUND VOLUNTEER

Dave Roger chats with long drive champion Rusty Gill. Is it possible Rusty gave him some tips that helped him sink the hole in one?

Wonderful to see Breakthrough Manchester Jayme’s Scholars Carl (2014) and Kim (2015) at the evening portion of the Jayme’s Fund Golf Classic.

And, an extra special kudos to JFGC chairperson extraordinaire Steve Rifkin!!!

Manchester Fire Fighters, Mike Smith, Ken Prince, Pete Franggos & Jon Starr (sponsored by Spectrum Marketing) won the tournament! Congratulations!

Thanks Rose and Donna for creating Jayme’s bears on the veranda!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENOROSITY!THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE THIRD ANNUAL JAYME’S FUND GOLF CLASSIC HELD AT THE BEAUTIFUL MANCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2015.

FUNDRAISING REQUEST FROM CECILY!For the past year and a half I have had the honor to be a part of Jayme’s Fund for Social Justice, as a work-study student through Southern New Hampshire University. Since I have been working for Jayme’s Fund, I have learned about and assisted with administrative tasks, fundraising, social media development, served on the advisory board and participated in one of my favorite responsibilities, The Jayme’s Bears Project! As I approach my final semester at Southern New Hampshire University I would like to give something back and make a significant impact for Jayme’s Fund. Our annual January Jaunt snowshoe hike will take place on January 24th, 2016 in Hollis, New Hampshire. Would you consider supporting the event by sponsoring my participation? I hiked last year and it was great to be a part of this event. My sponsorship goal for the January Jaunt is $700.00. All donations can be made through our website at http://www.jaymesfund.org/jf/make-donations/. Select the event sponsorship button. After you make your donation, designate the donation in the drop down box Cecily’s Sponsorship for January Jaunt. Jayme’s Fund for Social Justice and I so much appreciate your donation!

Thank you for your generosity. Cecily Francis

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES SPOTLIGHT Holly Sprules, a 2015 Natalie A. Lipkin Memorial Scholarship awardee demonstrated throughout high school that she’s up for a challenge, and consistently enrolled in advanced level classes. She is determined “to be a strong, independent woman, who does not struggle financially.” She is studying

forensics at Bay Path University in Massachusetts.

Mariana Rodriguez, a 2015 Natalie A. Lipkin Memorial Scholarship awardee is a native of Columbia, who uses her bilingual skills to help others in her school and community. Her teachers described Mariana as responsible, determined, and dedicated. She volunteers with the Special Olympics Program, and is attending

Monmouth University in New Jersey where she plans to study Marine Biology.

Lamienne Maurice, the 2015 Eckman Award for Excellence recepient is attending Plymouth State’s Nursing Program and plans to become a nurse practitioner. Faculty expressed that Lamienne is by far one of the most genuine, kindest and hard working young women they have ever met. Lamienne expressed gratitude for the award: “Thank you for your generous scholarship. You have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school…learning! Your generosity inspires me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”

We are extremely grateful to our major sponsors Baron’s Major Brands Appliances, Spectrum Marketing Companies, The Roedel Companies, The Hilton Garden Inn Manchester, Spindel Eye Associates, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, Northside Grille, our tee and green sponsors, and raffle donors for making the event possible and a huge success.

A very special thank you to Rusty Gill, The Manchester Country Club, Mark Miller, Steve Hogan, Rose Kozdra, Kristine Nicholson, Melanie Friese, Michelle Hogan, Donna Vieux, Paula Hogan, Woody Woodland, Cecily Francis and Maureen Shelley for your assistance making the event a success!

SAVE THE DATE!Fourth Annual JFGC

Monday, September 26, 2016

See you at the MCC!

Thanks to our volunteers! Missing from picture is Maureen Shelley, Mark Miller, Kristine Nicholson.

A dear friend who knew Jayme well, once said to me that she was amazed how many people who never knew Jayme were committed to the mission of Jayme’s Fund. I guess its not surprising that family and friends who knew Jayme would want to honor her memory.

So what keeps others involved?

I asked a few who are, and this is what they said:

“I believe in the work that the fund does and how important it is to reach out to children that need help.”

“JF has a strong connection to their giving community. I feel good being a part of the circle of friends.”

“I feel privileged to help make Jayme’s Bears and benefit as much as the child on the receiving end.”

“Jayme’s Fund changes the lives of children, and to change the life of even one child changes the world and generations to come!”

“I believe in Jayme’s Fund and want to make a difference in someone’s life. I also want my daughter to grow up in a home where she sees and knows the importance of volunteering.”

“It’s personal, it’s community, its local, it’s a direct contribution to students and children in our community. I know where the money is going and the kind of work that is being done. I can make an impact.”

And my dear husband Steve – your commitment extends far beyond your caring about me.

You said that Jayme was a very special young woman who was destined to make significant contributions in her life, and that you wanted to carry forward some of what she might have done. You tell me that you are part of the team that gives back to others in Jayme’s name, and that keeps you motivated to continue doing so.

You and THE TEAM motivate and inspire me!

Together, we do make a difference in Jayme’s name.

The heart and soul of Jayme’s Fund will always be Jayme.

Here’s a sketch that I came across just last week that Jayme drew in middle school.

I’d never seen it, and it was just as I was thinking about the annual snowshoe hike.

Thanks Jayme.

For those who knew her and those who know her in spirit…

I am so grateful that you are a part of the Jayme’s Fund team.

Thank you for your support. Thank you for remembering

Jayme.~Jayme’s Mom

Families in Transition, Manchester, NHNational Alliance of the Mentally Ill, Boston, MA

Center for Assessment and Treatment, Hoboken, NJRobertson Elementary School, Manchester, CT

Anne Marie’s House, Hudson, NHNew Generations Shelter Greenland, NH

David’s House Lebanon, NHFamilies First, Portsmouth, NH

Child Health Services Manchester, NHThe Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, MAWindham Police Department Windham, NH

Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MAManchester Fire Department, Manchester, NH

The Derry Community Fund, Derry, NH

Thank Youto our Jayme’s Bears Giving Partners!

JAYME’S BEARS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Thank you to everyone who makes Jayme’s Bears! Making the bears involve a significant community effort. So far, over 600 children in need have received a Jayme’s Bear!

Special thanks to Rose Kozdra, Donna Vieux, Paula Hogan, Cecily Francis, students at the Breakthrough Collaborative Manchester, students at Southern New Hampshire University, students at Alverine high school and the many other hands that lovingly create Jayme’s Bears!

JF volunteer Elizabeth Worth delivers bears to the Center for Assessment and Treatment

THE JAYME’S BEARS PROJECTBears for Hugs. Scholarships for Success! Specially handcrafted by volunteers, Jayme’s Bears are given to and distributed by organizations that help children in need. The Project also raises money for educational scholarships. The bears are accompanied by the Jayme’s Bears Book, and carry a heartfelt message from the bear makers to the children who receive them.

JF youth advisory board member Christina Santini delivers bears to Families in Transition.

We wish you a joyful holiday season, and sincerely hope that your lives are blessed withas much love, kindness and compassion that you have so generously given!

Rosemary and David AltobelliStephanie BeaudettKara Bennett Liza BensonRebecca BerkMichael BradburyMichelle BrannanJudith BlockAudrey Buchanan-SwanSharon CluteNancy Lee and Allen CohenChris and Karen ColeRobert ConnollyStephanie Davis-KahlElizabeth and Duane DelfosseMaryna Demetri

David and Diane DulbergAmy EckmanLouise ElliottThomas and Gail FiskMadhu GodsayNatalie GrayHisham and Carolyn HafezLinda HaytayanJudith HezelJay and Margie HodesSteve and Paula HoganSari JoffreCraig and Vickey JonesRabbi Ira and Gail KorinowStacy KutzelmanMillie and Joel Lipkin

LuAnne LipkinShirley LipkinElayne LipkinKathy LovelessThe Lubrano Family

- Charitable FundEdward MannJan MonicalCarolyn MorganDeni OvenUma and Raja PathakAlison and Mike Perrella Rosemary and Al PrettiConnie and Louise RieserJeff and Marja RifkinDavid Roger

Richard and Janet TobinClaire ToupinAndrew VogtPaul WeinstienRay and Susan WelchBarry WerbinJeanne Ann WhittingtonBarbara WundrowMitchel and Trudy ZakinRona Zlokower

2015-16 Circle of Friends Advisory Group

WE ARE SO APPRECIATIVEFor all that you do!

Funds initiatives that deliver basic human rights for children through empowering children and their communities. Sponsors educational programs that promote understanding of human rights and the inspiration to do something about

improving these issues.Awards scholarships to college-bound youth to pursue a course of study that contributes to improving human rights for children.

Inspires young people to get involved in our organization, providing opportunities to learn about non-profit development, fundraising and promoting the Fund’s mission.

Creative fundraising through concerts and programs that provide community enrichment and entertainment through the arts.

THE MISSION OF JAYME’S FUND IS TO PROMOTE INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN, AND TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE OF

ALL AGES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE ISSUES.

This newsletter was made possible through the generosity of Spectrum Marketing Companies

Paula Hogan Julianne SantiniMaureen ShelleyRobert Woodland

Juan Zamudio

Cecily FrancisChristina SantiniMelanie Friese

Kristine NicholsonKerlyne Desire

Circle of Friends Advisory Board Members who have served through the years!

Thank you to our Fundraising Event Sponsors and Raffle Donors!Art of Strength WindhamANewYou Medical Spa Baron’s Major Brands AppliancesBaystate Financial ServicesBedford Dental AssociatesBill WeidacherBits and Pieces Quilt ShopCalvin Dental AssociatesCafé La ReineCape Air Convenient MDCyr LumberFall Safety StoreThe Hilton Garden Inn Manchester

The Hafez Family Interstate BatteryKarr and BoucherKeller Williams MetropolitanLab RatsLobster Tail RestaurantMain Street Sewing StudioManchester UPS StoreThe Manchester Country ClubThe Masquerade Costume & EmbroideryMode SalonDr. Montanarella & Associates Northside GrilleThe Palace Theatre

The Pavilion RestaurantPoyplePrime Butcher Roedel Partners of Manchester Salon BogarMarilyn SmithSouthern New Hampshire UniversitySpectrum Marketing CompaniesSpindel Eye AssociatesSpraying Systems Windham OrthodonticsWindham PilatesWhite Birch Restaurant

AND TO ALL OF THE INDIVIDUALS THAT ATTENDED OUR FUNDRAISING EVENTS

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THANK YOU!We gratefully acknowledge these gifts received between December 12, 2014 and December 12, 2015.

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