Caring
Compassion
news
Comfort
Spring 2014
Community
Confidential
Join BCSS in honoring 20 years of service
to Berks County.
The early days of BCSS were fueled by the passion of a few women in Berks who chose to offer a hand of friendship to women diagnosed with
breast cancer. Fast – forward to 2014: BCSS impacts hundreds of lives each year.
BCSS is proud of what has been accomplished for our community: an independent voice for families coping with breast cancer . On behalf of
the Board of Directors we thank each and every one of you for your belief and support in our endeavors during the last 20 years. You made it
happen.
We have been planning lots of activities to showcase our important programs and to get you involved in our mission. We look forward to seeing
you all at our 20th Anniversary events.
Check our website (bcssberks.org) as we finalize the details of our 2014 BCSS Celebration!
I n t h e w o r d s o f a s u r v i v o r. . . . .
“I truly do appreciate all BCSS has done to assure me I am not alone
and that so many compassionate people want to be tangible
encouragement. BCSS provides a safe place in this confusing
frightening cancer journey. It has given me new friends who have
the ability and passion to educate each other, support each other and
laugh together. I have my support group
of twelve of the bravest women!
We call ourselves the October
BCSS OVERCOMERS.”
Donna and Elvis at a Pink Power Night
Mission Statement
Breast Cancer Support Services of
Donna R., Leesport
diagnosed May 2013,
inflammatory breast cancer
Berks County is a non-profit organization
that provides hope, information and
emotional support to women and men
affected by breast cancer.
529 Reading Ave., Suite C, West Reading, PA 19611 • phone: 610-478-1447 • fax: 610-478-1204 • [email protected] • www.bcssberks.org
From the Director
Board of Directors
Victoria Bentley, RN, Esq.
Barb Bieber
It is with great pleasure that I share with you this special year at BCSS. 20
years, a few thousand breast cancer survivors, hundreds of programs, laughter
and tears have filled the many days. BCSS has grown into a strong and
focused organization committed to delivering quality programs and services.
Forging partnerships with Reading Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center
allows BCSS to become a vital link in helping people access the healthcare
they need. BCSS programs play an important role in the well being of families
as they cope with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
In this newsletter, youʼll read about Donna, an incredible lady who found comfort at BCSS. Her story
is a true testament to how the BCSS community creates a soft landing for those we serve.
Wanda Colon
Lisa Confer
Robin Costenbader-Jacobson
Jayne Cumiskey
We are so grateful to all the generous individuals, community groups, corporations, and volunteers
who make it all possible. These dedicated people raise funds, donate, and share their time and
talents.
In 2014, BCSS is the go-to place when someone hears the words “you have breast cancer”.
Lisa DelPizzo
Thank you for being there for BCSS.
Alayne Galley
Sincerely,
Kathy Kolb
Christie Ganas, MD
Robin Horman
Donna Lamp, RN, CCM
Carol Pinkasavage
Susan J. Probst, MD
Announcing Two New
Programs for BCSS
Lisa Spencer
Meeting the needs of young breast cancer survivors and
Spanish speaking women in our community
Teri Tademy
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F o r Yo u n g S u r v i v o r s
Priscilla Zintak
Breast Cancer Support Services YSC F2F of Berks debuts in March
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kathy Kolb
BCSS is introducing a new support group designed for young women with breast cancer.
A collaboration with Young Survivor Coalition, this is created to meet the unique needs of women
diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45. An opportunity to share with other women - and
find new friendships in your breast cancer experience - right here in Berks County.
Find out more at www.bcssberks.org.
529 Reading Ave
Suite C
West Reading, PA
19611
www.bcssberks.org
phone: 610-478-1447
fax: 610-478-1204
[email protected]
BCSS Support Line
610-375-9925
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women - coming soon! BCSS is working
on this program now- and planning a
June debut.
If you would like to be involved the
development of these special programs,
contact the BCSS office.
1st Annual BCSS
Fa s h i o n S h o w a n d B r u n c h
Honoring 20 Years: BCSS 1994-2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014,
Doors open at 11am
Berkshire Country Club, Bernville Rd, Reading
Save the Date
Every Wednesday 1:30pm-2:30pm
FLOW (Friendship, Laughter, Openness
and Workout)
Movements to heal and strengthen, $3 fee
Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2802 Papermill Rd, Wyomissing
Questions/Registration 484-628-4357
Fourth Monday of every month, 7pm-8pm
Kids Connected
Keynote Speaker Dr. Dan Shapiro - Author, TV personality
"And in Health: A Seriously Funny Look at Coping as a Couple with Cancer"
Fashion Show will showcase the beauty of Breast Cancer Survivors!
Support Group for kids who have parents with cancer
St. Joseph Medical Center
Questions/Registration 610-378-2602
Thursday, April 24 at 7pm
BCSS Volunteer Recognition
at the BCSS office
Not just for women only! Silent Auction to benefit BCSS.
Weʼre still working on the details –
check our website for more details closer to the event.
Interested in sponsorship? Interested in volunteering on the committee?
Call the BCSS office at 610-478-1447
BCSS “El Poder Del Rosado”
* Power of Pink Luncheon
Saturday, May 3, 2014
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Abe Lincoln Hotel, Reading
BCSS is busy planning a free event that will empower all Latinas to Fight Breast
Cancer. “El Poder Del Rosado” *Power of Pink Luncheon is designed to meet the
growing diversity of needs in the Latino community…whether you are a survivor,
taking the breast cancer journey with a loved one, or being proactive in your own
breast health.
Browse the information booths and speak directly to health care experts. From
entertaining speakers to breast health information, BCSS is proud to connect Berks
County Latinas to the services they need. Please plan to join us on May 3, 2014 for
a day of education, friendship and unity in the fight against cancer.
BCSS Almuerzo “El Poder Del Rosado”
* * Power of Pink
Sábado, 3 de Mayo, 2014
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Abe Lincoln Hotel, Reading
BCSS está planificando un evento gratuito para Latinas en la lucha contra el cáncer
de seno. Por favor únase con nosotras el 3 de Mayo para un día de educación,
amistad y unidad en la lucha contra el cáncer de seno – y anime a sus seres queridos
que hagan lo mismo.
Monday, May 12, 6pm
Monday, August 11, 6pm
Look Good, Feel Better
Presented by American Cancer Society
At the BCSS Office
Registration required 1-800-227-2345
FORCE
(dates to be decided)
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Affected by hereditary breast or ovarian cancer?
Get the info and support you need through FORCE.
At BCSS Office
For more info contact [email protected]
Saturday, May 3, 10am-2pm
“El Poder Del Rosado”
* Power of Pink Luncheon
Education, friendship and unity in the fight against cancer.
Abe Lincoln Hotel, Reading
Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm
Intimacy After Cancer
Join us for wine and cheese and a frank discussion of
sexuality for cancer survivors.
Understanding your emotions and reconnecting with your
sensual self.
Presented by Christie Ganas, MD, Gynecologist and
Jennifer Tzoumas, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Survivors of all types of cancer are welcome. Women only,
please. At the BCSS office.
Call to register 610-478-1447
Sunday, August 3, 11am-2pm
BCSS Survivor Day Picnic
For breast cancer survivors to meet old friends
And make new friends, cost $5
Entertainment, good food and more!
St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
Registration required
Monday, October 6, 2014 , 5pm - 7pm
20th Annual BCSS
Pink Power Night Conference
Keynote Speaker: Robin Costenbader- Jacobson
Crowne Plaza, Wyomissing
We're in the planning stages - watch for details
Pink Power Nights
Monthly meetings for all breast cancer survivors. Share conversation and the companionship of
other survivors.
Held at the BCSS office. All programs are free.
Check our website for future programs
Monday, March 3 at 7pm
Pink Power Night: Fear of Recurrence:
"I'm worried my breast cancer will come back!"
Presented by: Tonya Mayes, MS, LPC, NCC, CMT
Sandy, Judy and Bonnie planned a fun night with Elvis
at BCSS.
Monday, April 7 at 7pm
Pink Power Night: BCSS Open House
Feel the power of survivors supporting each other on their breast cancer journey.
RSVP at 610-478-1447
Monday, May 5 at 7pm
Pink Power Night: "Livin' in the Rhythm"
A rhythm workshop focused on cancer survivors.
Experience the healing power of drumming and rhythm
Presented by: Mark Seaman of Earth Rhythms
Elvis made a
surprise guest
appearance at
the Dec Pink
Power Night.
Lynn and Elvis
share a smile.
BCSS Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Women
Tuesdays: May 6, 13 and 20 at 7pm - 9pm
This support group is designed for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer within
the last year. The meetings will include topics of interest for women who are going through
treatment, or have recently completed treatment. Guest speakers will share important
information. Women will also have an opportunity to meet other women who have the same
issues.
BCSS Support Groups are designed and facilitated by breast cancer survivors. Sharing
emotional support is an important step in the healing process.
Please call to register 610-478-1447 or email [email protected]
This program is FREE.
Meetings are held at the BCSS Office at 529 Reading Ave., Suite C, West Reading
Jill, Cindy, Jan and Judy at the Nov Pink Power Night.
Jill Snively presented the program
Partners In Pink thanks....
to Berkshire Country Club's Pink Ribbon Charity Challenge golf tournament for raising over $35,000! Thanks Berkshire Women Golfers and BCC members!
to Reading Health System for sponsoring our 19th Annual BCSS Pink Power Night Conference. More than 700 people attended. A BIG thanks to all.
to every business and individual who supported our Berks County Living Oct 2013 special section. You made it a success.
to Ted Niemczyk at Niemczyk Creative Media for redesigning our logo.
to Berks County Cheerleading Coaches Association. Cheer for a Cause was a joint event including cheerleaders from all across Berks County. More than $13,000 was raised by
these talented young ladies.
to the L.O.V.E. Team - who put a lot of time and effort into Giving Goes Glam
to Berkshire Baseball Pink Ribbon Classic - over $5000 raised in October!
to the Hitchcock Group who were kind enough to clean the carpets and upholstery in the BCSS office. Nice!
to all of our friends who organized fund raisers for BCSS. Your creative and energetic ways of raising funds always amazes us. Fashion shows, Pink Outs, dress down days,
parties, tournaments...we are so grateful to all .
to Jane Cole, Nancy Graffius, Judy Lewis, and Jill Snively as they retire after years of service on the Board of Directors of BCSS. Your service to this organization is appreciated.
to all those who donate in kind services, donate items to our raffles, participate in our fundraisers. You are the best!
to the many, many friends and family of Sylvia Derr, who lost her battle with breast cancer. More than 100 people donated a total of $9753 in her memory.
A big thanks goes out to all who participated!
to all of our wonderful volunteers- you are the heart of BCSS! More than 1000 volunteer hours were logged in 2013. You all deserve a huge thank you!
Our 20th Anniversary
1994-2014
BCSS Anniversary Year Events
I n t h e w o r d s o f a B C S S s u p p o r t e r. . .
“My mother was one of the founding members of BCSS, so it will always have a place near and dear to my heart.
Both of my sisters and many, many friends are all breast cancer survivors, and I have learned so much from their
strength and courage. I've also done 3 breast cancer walks to help fund research to f ind a cure.
The information and support that BCSS offers anyone dealing with breast cancer is invaluable, and I will always
be proud to champion their efforts."
Wendy Kershner
Supporting BCSS since 1994
Vo l u n t e e r s - t h e H e a r t o f B C SS
Be a part of our mission - volunteer. Serve on a committee. Or just join us for a few hours on a work project. You'll find it enjoyable and rewarding.
Volunteer opportunities:
Photography - do you like to take pictures? We always need photos of our events for the newsletter and Facebook.
Health Fairs - set up and provide info.
Helping with fundraisers - we always need people behind the scenes to help.
Community Awareness - representing BCSS in our community and beyond.
Sewing pillows for Comfort Bags - like to sew? We always need sewers and stuffers for the 600 pillows we create each year.
Marketing, non-profit experience, financial expertise? We need you.
Especially for survivors...
Speakers Bureau - survivors are needed to speak to organizations about BCSS, or about the survivor experience. Sometimes just a 5 minute talk is all
that is needed.
SupportLine volunteers - peer support for callers who ask for emotional support. Looking for survivors who can be available to return phone calls.
Support group facilitators - interested in helping other women on their breast cancer journey? BCSS needs survivors who are willing to lead groups.
"BCSS was so important to me when I was diagnosed - now I want to give back!"
– Sue B.
Refunds for
Breast Cancer Research
PA Breast Cancer Coalition's
Refunds for Breast & Cervical Cancer Research Campaign
Your state tax refund today can ensure her tomorrows.
This tax season YOU can help find a cure for breast cancer! Look for the PA Breast
Cancer Coalitionʼs Income Tax Check-Off for Breast and Cervical Cancer Research
on Line 36 of your state income tax form and donate your refund for breast cancer
research.
Every penny contributed goes directly to PA breast and cervical cancer researchers.
By donating you join the thousands of Pennsylvania tax filers who have contributed
nearly $3 million for Pennsylvania-based cancer research.
The Dorothy
Klausing Bentley
Memorial Scholarship
The Dorothy Klausing Bentley Memorial
Scholarship for BCSS is offering three $500
scholarships to Berks County students
planning to attend a two year or four year
college or graduate program.
Applicants must be a direct relative of a breast
cancer survivor and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline to apply is March 31, 2014.
For more info visit our website:
www.bcssberks.org
B C S S - To u c h i n g L i v e s 2 0 1 3
Your support in 2013 has made all of the following possible:
Pink Power Night Support Groups
In 2013 138 women sought support at one or more monthly Pink Power Nights, with an average of 35 women attending each month.
BCSS Comfort Bags
In 2013, BCSS supplied 236 Comfort Bags filled with hope and information for a woman's breast cancer journey. Since 2006, 1828 Comfort
Bags have been put into the hands of a breast cancer survivor. The bag connects women to Berks County's breast cancer community.
Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Women
A three week support group designed for women who have been diagnosed within the past 6 months runs every spring and fall. Trained
volunteers facilitate. In 2013, 22 women attended.
El Poder del Rosado
More than 300 women attended a luncheon and heard a panel of experts talk about breast cancer. Health care providers were available to
give information and share resources. This was BCSS's first event for Spanish speaking women.
Intimacy After Cancer
Presenting information to survivors of all kinds of cancers about intimacy. A frank discussion on this topic was lead by experts in women's
healthcare. BCSS is one of only a very few places to hear a program of this kind.
BCSS 2013 Pink Power Night Conference
700 women shared an uplifting evening in Oct. and heard the latest news about breast cancer treatment. Attendees were able to talk directly
with experts in breast health who answered questions.
Support Line
Trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors were available 7 days a week to provide comfort and information. Both telephone support
and online support are available.
BCSS Director & Office Volunteers
Our office receives 500 inquiries from women each year. BCSS assists these people with:
- questions and concerns about a breast cancer diagnosis
- access to health care for those without insurance
- resources and services in our community
- emotional support at a stressful time
Free Prosthesis
BCSS has helped more than 14 women who needed prostheses, mastectomy bras, and wigs in 2013.
FORCE - Partnering with BCSS, FORCE held 3 meetings at the BCSS office attended by people who are affected by hereditary breast and
ovarian cancer. This partnership included presentations by genetic nurses from both St. Joseph Medical Center and Reading Hospital.
Health Fairs and Community Events - BCSS offered information and resources to more than 1000 attendees at events in Berks
County.
BCSS Library - More than 40 books have been added to the library
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Annual Report of Donors
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Your 2013 gifts make it possible to meet our mission of helping families cope with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
GRANTS
Reading Health Systems
UPMC
Berks County Medical Society
Alliance, INC
SCHOLARSHIP
Dorothy Klausing Bentley
Scholarship
Victoria Bentley
Nicholas Bentley
Susan B Singer Memorial Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Latman
Ms. Susan Schlanger
Ms. Andrea Watkins
In Honor of Joyce Salzberg
Ms. Judy Copeland
In Honor of Gordon Gelfond
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Latman
In Honor of Barbara Rosenzweig
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Latman
Ms. Andrea Watkins
PINK RIBBON CHARITY CHALLENGE
Assured Assistance, LLC.
Capital Blue Cross
Connors Investor Services
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Adams
Ms. Dyanne Adams
Dr. and Mrs. Samie Alley
Ms. Barbara Arner
Mrs. Mary Attili
Ms. Vivien Aulenbach
Ms. Carolyn Auman
Mrs. Jacqueline Auman
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bashore
Ms. Harriet Baskin
Ms. Natalie Bell
Mr. and Mrs. John Berry
Mrs. Rosie Bestwick
Ms. Shirley Boscov
Mr. Dennis Boyer
Ms. Joyce Bradford
Ms. Barbara Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Brumbach
Ms. Christine Buck
Ms. Angela Burkey
Ms. Andrea Calibeo
Dr. and Mrs. Dominic Cammarano
Mrs. Beth Caputo
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Caves
Ms. Anita Chaney
Ms. Anne Cheri
Ms. Catherine Ciatto
Mr. and Mrs. George Combs
Ms. Marian Connelly
Mr. and Mrs. James Connors
Ms. Marcia Cramp
Ms. Carolyn Crowther
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dieruff
Ms. Mary Jane Eaken
Ms. Sue Ericksen
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Friedmann
Ms. Leslie Gawthrop
Mrs. Hilde Gernsheimer
Mr. and Mrs. David Giles
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gill
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Glass
Mrs. Penny Golden
Mrs. Martha Hafer
Ms. Rebecca Hafer
Ms. Mary Ellen Hafer
Mr. and Mrs. John Harenza
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hartman
Ms. Judith Hartman
Ms. Kathleen Heck
Mr. Richard Henry
Dr. and Mrs. J. Frederick Hiehle
Ms. Linda Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Huyett
Shapleigh Irwin
Ms. Joan Jepsen
Ms. Suzanne Karterman-Storck
Ms. Jeanne Kaufmann
Ms. Christine Keeler
Mr. Edwin Kershner
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Kline
Ms. Janet Knudsen
Mr. & Mrs. Burton Kominick
Mr. and Mrs. David Kozloff
Ms. Ann Kraras
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Krieger
Ms. Elizabeth La Marca
Mr. and Mrs. John Larkin
Ms. Catherine Lentz
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lentz
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Leoni
Ms. Marian Longenecker
Ms. Patricia Madden
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martell
Ms. Beatrice Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCullough
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGlinn
Mr. and Mrs. George McLeod
Mrs. Margaret McShane
Ms. Beverly Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller
Yupha Muzyka
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nagle
Ms. Jane Nase
Ms. Jennifer Noll
Ms. Brenda Oxenreider
Ms. Sheila Pakradooni
Ms. Mary Palmer
Mary Louise Parisi
Mrs. Susie Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Poore
Mr. and Mrs. George Post
Mr. Francis Post
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Power
Ms. Ann Prendergast
Mr. Loyal Radtke
Ms. Connie Radwanski
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Readinger
Dr. and Mrs. David Rees
Mrs. Virginia Reese
Ms. Carol Reid
Doris Reidenhour
Ms. Amy Remley
Carole Roberts
Mrs. Rosenast
Connie Rothenberger
Ms. Sarah Rothermel
Gayle Sakacs
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Salpeter
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Sanders
Ms. Janet Schlegel
Ms. Susie Schmehl
Mrs. Etta Schmidt
Ms. Kathleen Schoch
Mr. and Mrs. Jean Seelicke
Ms. Robin Shilling
Mr. and Mrs. James Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Snyder
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Souders
Ms. Doris Sowers
Mrs. Sara Steber
Mr. Richard Stitzel
Eileen Stitzel
Heidi Sunday
Ms. Anne Thomas
Ms. Lynn Torcolini
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trexler
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Truex
Aileen Tschiderer
Ms. Sandee Tucker
Ellen Turner
Mrs. Christine Unger
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Volz
Ms. Marilyn Wademan
Ms. Sheila Walsh
Jo Ann Weidman
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Weidner
Dr. and Mrs. Warne White
Dr. and Mrs. Douglas White
Elizabeth White
Ms. S. Janelle Wise
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wolfe
Mr. and Mrs. John Woodward
Ms. Marion Yocom
Ms. Nancy Yocum
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Zampelli
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ziemer
Dr. and Mrs. David Zonies
Nancy Zweig
SPECIAL EVENTS AND
FUNDRAISERS HOSTED TO
BENEFIT BCSS
Reading Royals Pink in the Rink
Reading Royals BCSS Awareness
Night
4TH Annual Cancer Walk –
HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation
Hospital
Ms. Mary Arguelles
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ruth
Mr. and Mrs. Robin Sterckx
Mr. and Mrs. John Banis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heck
Mr. and Mrs. David Hermann
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wanenchak
Band Together to Fight Breast
Cancer- The Putt Family and Friends
Berkshire Baseball Pink Ribbon
Classic
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Blew
Mr. John Brennan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flederbach
Mr. and Mrs. George Guisewhite
Ms. Tammy Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kuehn, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David Reinheimer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schellhamer
Ms. Katurah Sotzin
Cheer for the Cure
Brandywine Heights Cheerleader
Boosters
Exeter Youth Cheerleading
Organization
Lincoln Park Football Association
Ms. Kristen Malason
Oley Valley Athletic Boosters
ReMax of Reading
Schuylkill Valley Athletic
Boosters
Twin Valley Cheerleading
Wilson Cheerleading Boosters
Wilson School District
Skin Care Solutions at Balaci Oral &
Facial Surgery
Ms. Marilyn Altschull
Balaci Oral & Facial Surgery
Ms. Eva Eisenbrown
Mrs. Susan Kissinger
Mr. Joseph P. Kozub
Ms. Kristin Mancuso
Ms. Karen Masano
Ms. Julie Stubler
Ms. Victoria Venezia
Wertz Orthodontics
Spa at Spring Ridge October
Fundraiser
In Memory of Sylvia Derr
Ms. Diane Butko
Proserpi-Schlechter Center for
Plastic Surgery
The Spa at Spring Ridge, LLC
Ms. Kimberlee Wright
Wilson High School Casual for A
Cure
Susan Dabro
Mary McTish
Jocelyn Moyer
Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Daniel Boone School District
LiliBeaʼs Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Robin Horman
The Pampered Chef
Penn State Berks Pink Games
Fundraiser
Reading Health System Dept. of
Obstetrics and Gynecology Holiday
Party
Tenth & Penn Elementary School In
Honor of Sebrina Szerszen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ms. Robin Shilling, Pampered Chef
Ms. Annarose Ingarra-Milch- Lunch
with Lucille
Valhalla Health and Fitness Club
ViVA Bistro & Lounge
Ms. Cathryn Clinton
Wilson Pink Out – Van Reed Midgets
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
COMPANIES, BUSINESS,
ORGANIZATIONS
Aetna Foundation
Berks Engineering Company
Bird Chapter No. 460 OES
Curves of Douglassville
Fortna
Growing In Voices
Jimmie Kramer's Peanut Bar
The Kingsmill Womenʼs Social Club
Mutschler's Florist & Rare Plants
Outten Chevrolet
Penn State Berks
St. Joseph Medical Center
Sunoco
Surgery Consultants of Berks County
Talbots
The Carriage House
Travelers
TRUiST
UGI
Winedown Café & Wine Bar
Yeager Supply, Inc.
INDIVIDUALS
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Abramson
Ms. Susan Amante
Ms. Grace Andre
Ms. Jean Arnold
Ms. Elizabeth Auman
Ms. Charlene Bailey
Ms. Margie Beck
Ms. Rachel Benning
Mr. and Mrs. John Berry
Ms. Donna Bertolet
Ms. Barb Bieber
Ms. Nancy Bleiler
Ms. Shirley Boscov
Ms. Bonnie Bowers
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Brigham
Mr. and Mrs. George N. Brown
Dr. Michael Brown
Ms. Florence Brubaker
Ms. Patti Butler
Ms. Marnie Carlino
Ms. Cynthia Castner
Mrs. Ginny Close
Ms. June Clougher
Ms. Wanda Colon
Mr. and Mrs. William Combs
Ms. Violet Cooley
Ms. Robin Costenbader-Jacobson
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Croft
Ms. Jayne Cumiskey
Mrs. Mary Lee Davis
Ms. Linda Day
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dey
Ms. Michele Dierwechter
Mrs. Debbie Dietsch
Dr. and Mrs. Irving Ehrlich
Ms. Michele Emerson
Ms. Betty Fabian
Mrs. Carol Farley
Ms. Cathrine Feiler
Ms. Marcia Ferranto
Mrs. Roberta Ferry
Ms. Audrey Fey
Ms. Brenda Fidler
Ms. Meribeth Firely
Ms. Jan Fister
Ms. Marilyn Florey
Ms. Donna Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher
Ms. Alayne Galley
Dr. and Mr. Christ Ganas
Ms. Nancy Gardner
Ms. Elizabeth Gaul
Ms. Patricia Gernert
Ms. Marie Goletz
Ms. Debra Goodman
Ms. Nancy Graffius
Ms. Diane Grandstrom
Ms. Janice Graul
The Honorable and Mrs. Arthur Grim
Ms. Judith Gruber
Ms. Anna Guldin
Ms. Arlene Haas
Ms. Teri Hain
Mrs. Arlene Hathaway
Ms. Dorothy Haupt
Mrs. Judith Heckrote
Dr. and Mrs. Gerard Helinek
Ms. Judy Henne
Dr. and Mrs. J. Frederick Hiehle
Ms. Diane Hill
Ms. Sally Hill
Mr. Mario Hipp
Dr. James Huber
Ms. Debra Huey-Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hummel
Ms. Carolyn Izzo-Browne
Ms. Wendy Kershner
Dr. George Kinney
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Klein
Ms. Clara Kochel
Ms. Kathy Kolb
Mr. & Mrs. Burton Kominick
Ms. Kathy Kuczala
Mr. Scott Kulikowski
Ms. Lynda Kunkelman
Ms. Donna Lamp
Ms. Carol Lash
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Latman
Ms. Debbie Lessie
Mrs. Janet Levengood
Ms. Judy Lewis
Ms. Zofia Liszcz
Ms. Kimberly Long
Mrs. Paulette Lykens
Ms. Teri Lynch
Ms. Nancy Magee
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maier
Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Massengale
Ms. Anne McLain
Ms. Rita Melnick
Ms. Carol Miller
Mr. Marlin Miller
Mrs. Terry Mscichowski
Ms. Nancy Noll
Ms. Beverly Pattillo
Mrs. Mary Pendleton
Mr. Michael Petrauskas
Mrs. Rene Pieja-Grim
Ms. Mary Pierantozzi
Ms. Emily Prescott
Dr. Susan Probst
Ms. Nancy Rahn
Ms. Leslie Rebmann
Mr. and Mrs. Robin Ressler
Ms. Diane Ringler
Ms. Jenny Ritner
Mr. and Mrs. David Rohrbach
Ms. Sarah Rothermel
Sister Carol Schuyler
Ms. Judith Schwank
Ms. Carol Schwartz
Ms. Sandy Schweikart
Ms. Frances Setzler-Cox
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Shaffer
Dr. and Mrs. John Shapiro
Dr. Christie Ganas Sher
Ms. E. Jane Sher
Ms. Patricia Shoff
Ms. Linda Shultz
Ms. Carol Siegel
Ms. Deborah Smith
Ms. Elaine Soderberg
Ms. Vicky Sokoloff
Ms. Claudia Sparagana
Ms. Lisa Spencer
Ms. Phyllis Stauffer
Mrs. Sara Steber
Dr. and Mrs. John Stelmach
Ms. Frances VanCoeur
Ms. Glenda Vega
Ms. Louise Waddell
Ms. Mary Lou Walker
Ms. Barbara Walter
Ms. Andrea Watkins
Dr. Mary Fay Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. John Weller
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Welsh
Ms. Lilla Wentzel
Ms. Sharon Winter
Ms. Janet Winter-Becker
Ms. Mary Wiser
Ms. Sandra Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wolfe
Mrs. Paula Yeager
Ms. Susan Zettlemoyer
Ms. Virginia Ziegler Chapin
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Zimmerman
Mr. Matthew Zimmerman
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Zintak
HONOR and
MEMORIAL GIFTS
IN HONOR OF BONNIE BOWERS
Ms.Maureen Cavallucci
Ms. Janet Craig Robitzer
IN HONOR OF DENISE BUONO
Mrs. Denise Buono
IN HONOR OF SEBRINA SZERSZEN
Tenth and Penn Elementary School
Mindi Burkman
IN HONOR OF TAMMY CLARK
Mrs. Charles and Nancy Plushanski
IN MEMORY OF RUTH LOUISE CRANE
Ms. Shirley Dautrich
Pat Page
IN HONOR OF JAYNE CUMISKEY
Mr. and Mrs. John Schreffler
IN MEMORY OF SYLVIA DERR
Mrs. Susan Anthony
Mrs. Jacqueline Auman
Dr. and Mrs. Marc Aynardi
Mrs. Lisa Baro
Mr. Samuel Barto
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bohenblust
Ms. Jolene Bolinger
Mrs. Jennifer Boylan
Ms. Jeanne Brock
Ms. Diane Butko
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Capozzi
Mrs. Sue Caputo
Cardiology Associates of West
Reading, Ltd.
Ms. Mary Ellen Carradorini
Ms.Karen Carradorini
Mr. John Casey, Jr.
Dr. andMrs. Richard Close
Ms. Ann Marie Dean
Ms. Elizabeth Defina
Ms. Emily Demchyk
Mr. Gary Derr
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dieruff
Ms. Kelly Dinsmore
Ms. Katharine Donahue
Ms. Kathleen Eager
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Emkey
Ms. Debra Ferraro
Mrs. Donna Ferrier
Mrs. Kristy Fetzer
Ms. Bonnie Gannon
Gipprich Jewelers, Inc.
Ms. Jodi Good
Mrs. Jeanne Hamilton
Mrs. Kathleen Heffner
Mrs. Nancy Hemmerich
Ms. Marilyn Hinrichs
Mrs. Lori Hozza
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kastenbaum
Dr. George Kershner
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kowal
Ms. Deborah Land
Ms. Patricia Lehr
Ms. Betty Lehr
Ms. Lisa Longenecker
Mr. William Lovitz
Mr Daniel Magee
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mancuso
Ms. Valerie McBryan
Ms. Kirstyn McCormick
Ms. Kathleen McDonough
Dr. and Mrs. John Meharg, Jr.
Mrs. Deneen Melos
Ms. Janet Metague
Dr. and Mrs. Alice Mokrynski
Ms. Susan Moll
Mrs. Barbara Mulkeen
Mrs. Ellen Mulutzie
Mr. David Naugle
Nelsonʼs Plumbing and Heating
Ms. Melissa Pagerly
Ms. Reema Pangarkar
Mrs. Diane Payne
Ms. Bonnie Pezzolesi
Pharmacy Department at St. Joseph
Medical Center
Ms. Deborah Piermattei
Proserpi-Schlechter Center for
Plastic Surgery
Ms. Connie Radwanski
Ms. Jane Redner
Ms. Amy Reinsel
Ms. Barbara Rosenzweig
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Rowan
Ms. Judith Santoro
Ms. Joan Schmidt
Mrs. Elizabeth Schwartz
Mrs. Loretta Scott
Mrs. Kenda Seidel
Mr. Joseph Simmons
Ms. Diana Smerdell
Mrs. Norma Snook
Ms. Alana Strause
Tails A' Waggin'
The Spa at Spring Ridge
Ms. Margaret Thomas
Ms. Nancy Thren
Mrs. Jill Tier
The Reading Health System Nursing
Administration
Vanity Hair & Nails
Mrs. Janet Viera
Ms. Kimberlee Wright
Mrs. Karen Worrell
Mrs. Kimberly Zeiders
IN MEMORY OF GREGORY FERRARO
Ms. Lorraine Ferraro
IN MEMORY OF KAREN FRETZ
Ms. Betsy Cook
IN MEMORY OF MILDRED GORDON
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Lusch
IN MEMORY OF RUTHANN GRETH
Ms. Deborah Harbach
IN HONOR OF MARY ELLEN HAFER
Ms. Lois Beam
IN HONOR OF LEOCADIA HARTMAN
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson
IN MEMORY OF
CAROLYN HARTRANFT
Ms. Robin Costenbader-Jacobson
IN HONOR OF
NANCY HEMMERICH
Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Moffitt
IN MEMORY OF HELEN KEMP
Ms. Ann Rollman
IN MEMORY OF SUZI ROSE
Mr. Karl Rose, Jr.
Ms. Carol Gonzalez
Ms. Stephanie Rose Grillo
IN MEMORY OF PAULA KERSHNER
Mrs. Carolyn Holleran
Ms. Wendy Kershner
Mr. Edwin Kershner
IN MEMORY OF LINDA SCHRUFER
Mr.William Schrufer
Mrs. Sara Steber
IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY KETCHUM
Mrs. Barbara Ketchum
IN MEMORY OF DANIELLE SEDLIS
Dr. and Mrs. Marc Filstein
IN HONOR OF KATHY KOLB
Mrs. June Kolb
Mrs. Ellen Kitagawa Shapiro
IN HONOR OF JENNIFER SEIDEL
Mrs. Darlene Rusk
IN HONOR OF BETTY LEUFFEN
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Silverman
IN HONOR OF BETH SERATIN
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiCerchio
IN HONOR OF JUDY LEWIS
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ellis
IN MEMORY OF
SUSAN BLUMBERG SINGER
Mrs. Gail Pokoik
IN HONOR OF NANCY MAGEE
Mr. Martin Darocha
IN MEMORY OF EDNA TAYLOR
Ms. June Maier
IN MEMORY OF MARY E. ANDREWS
MCGOVERN
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Andrews
Mr. Thomas Andrews
Schwab Charitable Fund
IN MEMORY OF WALLY WEBER
Ms. Rose Gerhart
IN MEMORY OF BETTY MICHAEL
Fall ʼ98 Group
Jayne Cumiskey
Carrie Latman
Susan Schlanger
IN HONOR OF KATHY WENNELL
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beaver
IN MEMORY OF LORA WEYANDT
Ms. Mary Arguelles
Ms. Susan Stalnecker
IN HONOR OF BOB WREDE
Ms. Margaret Wrede
IN HONOR OF MICHELLE MISKOVITZ
Ms. Georgann Ganas
IN MEMORY OF LARA WYNDT
Ms. Lesley Shimp
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPHINE MOLFETTA
Ms. Carol Molfetta
IN HONOR OF ALL
BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Ms. Sandra Schneider
IN MEMORY OF NANCY MOLL
Ms. Sandra Allbee
Dr. and Mrs. John Anderson
Ms. Patricia Barrick
Ms. Mary Ann Cope
Ms. Elizabeth Gaul
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Goetz
Ms. Joanne Heller
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koch
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Krieger
Mr. and Mrs. Robert LeLacheur
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lentz
Dr. and Mrs. Clodualdo Orquiza
William G. Koch & Associates
IN MEMORY OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Ms. Pam Renshaw
IN MEMORY OF MARY MULLEN
Dr. and Mrs. John Ciabattoni
Ms. Jayne Cumiskey
Ms. Jo Anne Doleva
Mrs. Judith Phelps
Ms. Susan Schlanger
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Zintak
IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP
Ms. Joyce Sterrett
IN HONOR OF MY SISTER
Ms. Susan DeGuzman
IN HONOR OF OCTOBER 2012
SUPPORT GROUP
Ms. Jody Durr
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH “BETTY” SNIVELY
Ms. Jayne Cumiskey
IN MEMORY OF JOAN AND DORIS
Ms. Kathy Kolb
IN MEMORY OF CELIE
Ms. Dorothy McCormick
IN HONOR OF SUE MURDOCK
Ms. Evelyn Weik
IN HONOR OF SUSAN WELTY
Ms. Dorothy McCormick
IN HONOR OF BARBARA REGAR
Ms. Anne Thomas
We are deeply gratful to our
donors and make every effort to
be accurate and complete when
acknowledging their generosiy.
We regret any errors.
IN HONOR OF ALICE REHRER
Ms. Mae Ann Rehrer
IN HONOR OF
ROBERTA REUTER-LORENZ
Mr. Douglas Gelling
IN MEMORY OF LISA RHOADS
Ms. Tracy Pond
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