Candle Giving Campaign for the Holidays

BIAOH’s Holiday Giving Campaign
December 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009

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This holiday’s annual giving campaign was inspired by Ellen Thompson, whose brother, Brett experienced a brain injury.  Like many families impacted by brain injury, Ellen wanted to give back and provide encouragement to others who have or will experience the life-altering consequences of brain injury.  And, she wanted to offer a tribute to her brother, who as she said, “did fight his way back to us”.   

Ellen’s letter (see below) seeking contributions to BIAOH’s annual holiday giving campaign was mailed to just under 3000 individuals who, we have reason to believe, may want to work in conjunction with BIAOH to improve awareness, services and supports, prevention and research benefiting children and adults with brain injury. 

The contributions, along with the (paper) tribute candles are coming in.  As they do, we hang them on the door and windows at BIAOH’s State Office.  By the end of January, we hope to raise $15,000.  In addition to the financial support received through the campaign, staff and volunteers at BIAOH’s State and Community Support Network offices (see map and roster of their locations) are inspired by the tributes and inspirational messages that arrive along with the donations.  (See a listing of those commemorated, contributors and their messages below.)

The candle tracks BIAOH’s progress toward reaching its goal of raising $15,000 through the campaign by the end of January 2009.  We invite you to make a gift to the holiday campaign.  Your candle and contribution will help light up the lives of the individual(s) you recognize, and empower BIAOH to advance its mission.  (Print off contribution materials below.)

Thank you to the following donors:

Candle Commemorations in tribute to...	Tribute Messages	Contributors
Anthoni O'Niel	God Bless You!	Marva Crosby
Cameron	For my son Cameron, for his survival of a brain tumor	Janice Arnold
Mathew Parker	Hope & Faith	Effie Parker
Andrew Brockman	A survivor success story!	Kathleen Brockman
Esther Dotto	God Bless. Don't Give Up!	Edward Dotto
		Lori & Greg Surtman
Linda Anderson	Supported By  CRSI	Champain Residential Services Inc.
Robert Schirtzinger	The most valiant man I know and love.	Kathryn Schirtzinger
Richard Walters Jr		Linda Walters
Nan Worthing	There is life after BI - Just a different one.	Nan Worthing
		Chiori Shimizu
Denny Howell	He strives to make his light burn brighter everyday!	Jeanine Howell
Mitch Parrish		Ken Parrish
Neal Kieffer III	We love Nubb's, Mom & Dad	Neal & Janet Keiffer
Jeff Renault	Jesus Saved Me!	Dodie Renault
Debra Bentsche	Love and Prayers to you	David Bertsche
Steve Rust	Friend	John Miller
		Cliff & Janet Loeb
Kevin Thaxton	It's been almost 11yrs since my son suffered a TBI is doing great and	Mary Zelwik
BIAOH Staff	Thanks for all of your hard work!	Kristin Hilderbrant
Brian Mysza	Please Pray for Brian	Jean Mysza
Nancy Hartings	May God bless the perseverance of all brain injury survivors!	Joe and Rachel Hartings
James Riley	THANK you Lord!	Katie Riley
Brian Myers	We Love You!	Steve and Michele Myers
Dennis Fogarty	KEEP THE FAITH!	Dennis Fogarty
BIAOH's Dedicated Staff Members	Keep up the good work!	Suzanne Minnich
		Chinn Jewelry, Inc.
		Kathleen Stachowski
Erin Hill		Joyce Hill
Nick Allen		Mandu, Inc.
Mathew Parker	You are my Inspiration	Jean Folk
Paula Poad	TBI Survivor and Wife	Douglas Poad
David Weatherby	Our Hope for the Future	Bob & Deb Weatherby
		Robert Pauly
Ryan Stoller	You are my light!  I love you!	Andrea Stoller
		Thomas Skeels
Joseph J Matusak	Welcome Back	Josheph G Matusak
		Esther Littmann
Ronald Marks Memorial Fund		Cheryl Marks
Lynn Fund of America		Sally Oiler
		Larry Thomas
Kathlaleen Thouvenin	May we find our guidance & hope after injury for a positive recovery	Kathaleen Thouvenin
Jay Newbold	Keep trying don't give up. We Love You!	William & Judith Newbold
Terry Ransom-Flint	Happy Holidays	Dr. Terry Ransom -Flint
Mr. Bill Kershner		Dr. Linda Veronie
Raegan Haines		Kathleen Haines
David Brown	In honor of my amazing brother	Laura Brown
Dr. David Strauss		Joanne Finegan for ReMed
	To the Future	Diana Pollock
		Melonie Buller
Victoria Hood	Pray for me!	Vicki Hood
Andrew Bloch	Keep u the good work!	Frances Bloch
Ralph E. Green	In Memoriam	Sharon Pescatore
Sharon Swol	I was sent back to give the good word -	Sharon Swol
		Rick & Sue Zachman
Val Bloch		The Weinstein Family
Kathy Coxe	Let your little light shine to glorify God...	Douglas & Shirley Coxe
Siblings		Christine Veronie
Jilinda	Keep Going!	Ron & Jilinda Richer
		Amy Szymanski
Geny Date	We all love you, and PRAY that 2009 brings happiness & health.	Kathy Reinbach
Lyle Wilkinson	He's the God of a 2nd Chance	Karla Wilkinson
Dorthy Buhrow	Wonderful memories of love and caring	Larry Buhrow
Ronald Marks		Beaumont Hospital Patient Registration
Greg Tenglia	Love Mom	Barb Wilson
James Schaeffer Jr.		Melinda Boring
	All those living with Brain Injury	Julie Simensky
		Ellen Dent
Bobbi Boyer		Hetti Petty

Additional Candles from:

Candle Commemorations in tribute to...	Tribute Messages	Senders
Miriam Graves	The best Children's Speech therapist	Miriam Graves
Husband		S. Hoffman
Dale Real	A Survivor	Dale Real
		Sam Reynolds

You may download and print one of the following contribution forms to accompany your donation.

Contribution Form - word document

Contribution Form - pdf document

Thank you for your donation!  We appreciate your support of the Brain Injury Association of Ohio.