A Tribute to Leo Greco - Camp Courageous
A Tribute to Leo Greco - Camp Courageous
A Tribute to Leo Greco - Camp Courageous
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A big thank you <strong>to</strong> John, Jill, and Zach Parham for sponsoring a golf <strong>to</strong>urnament for the camp<br />
as part of their Open House. Once again a great turn out of super good folks.<br />
J&P Cycles Annual Golf<br />
Outing & Open House<br />
benefits <strong>Camp</strong><br />
At the evening banquet (L-R) John Van Chaldy<br />
emceed the event, followed by Jill Parham,<br />
who had John Parham Jr. on the phone, and<br />
Jill and John's son Zach. John Parham Jr.<br />
addressed the group from his hospital bed in<br />
Cincinatti... it was a tear jerker. John had a<br />
lung transplant and continues <strong>to</strong> go back for<br />
check-ups. The Parhams are as good as they<br />
get. <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Courageous</strong> is fortunate they <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
the camp under their wing.<br />
J & P Cycle's Open House was a two-day<br />
event attended by over 10,000! <strong>Camp</strong><br />
<strong>Courageous</strong> volunteers served water and<br />
food...everything was a free will donation <strong>to</strong><br />
camp.<br />
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(R) Pat Burross came all the way from<br />
Texas <strong>to</strong> be a part of this event. She is a<br />
great salesperson when it comes <strong>to</strong> <strong>Camp</strong><br />
<strong>Courageous</strong>.<br />
John and Jill Parham present a check<br />
for $25,000 <strong>to</strong> the camp for an incredible<br />
weekend. It was sure great <strong>to</strong> have John<br />
back and healthy <strong>to</strong> present the check.<br />
Transamerica<br />
Employees continue<br />
<strong>to</strong> assist and raise<br />
awareness of <strong>Camp</strong><br />
Thank you once again <strong>to</strong> the Transamerica<br />
(formerly Aegon) for their out pouring of items<br />
for the Pineapple Gala Auction. Each year<br />
they put <strong>to</strong>gether exceptional baskets, that<br />
are always the <strong>to</strong>p money making baskets.<br />
Along with the baskets, employees do<br />
countless activities <strong>to</strong> raise awareness and<br />
support for the camp. (L-R) Robin Kenney,<br />
Onny Phan, Carrie Petersen, Anita Yessak,<br />
and Chris Vorhies.<br />
Winning Transamerica Baskets that were<br />
auctioned at the Pineapple Gala:<br />
Theme Division Department<br />
Pamper Her TLP HOS<br />
Yogi Bear Corp AIT -<br />
& BooBoo’s<br />
Picnic<br />
Edgewood<br />
Food! TLP Contract &<br />
Licensing<br />
Go Green / TLP Sales &<br />
Be Fit<br />
Marketing<br />
Back <strong>to</strong> School TCM Operations<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Courageous</strong> committee members<br />
at Transamerica are:<br />
Edgewood: Sara Woods & Daniel Slade<br />
River Center: Tammy Beltz, Amie<br />
Frank, Christina Hynick,<br />
Progress Drive: Betty Bents & Melea<br />
Davis<br />
Financial Park: Ron Gierut, Jessica<br />
Jeske, Robin Kenney, Josh Pedelty,<br />
Onny Phan, Carrie Petersen, Laura Platner,<br />
Debbie Proska, Amy Schmitz, Anita<br />
Yessak, Chris Vorhies<br />
Transamerica (AEGON) has been a<br />
long-time supporter of <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Courageous</strong>.<br />
The month of July had many<br />
activities <strong>to</strong> benefit <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Courageous</strong>.<br />
Including the money collected, 513 rolls<br />
of <strong>to</strong>ilet paper, 212 rolls of paper <strong>to</strong>wels,<br />
and 83 boxes of tissue were collected.<br />
Thank you!!!<br />
OCTOBER 2011 — <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Courageous</strong> — www.campcourageous.org