Giving Thanks
Monday, May 12, 2008
I'm back today from LA and tomorrow I shoot out to Vegas for Easter Seals' annual Celebration of Giving, where they thank all their corporate sponsors.
We have a cadre of IBOs attending as we have in the past, however, due to the changes we're going through some who had previously been with us won't be. They however ought to be acknowledged for their hard work on behalf of Easter Seals. Over the years Paul and Peggy Hirth and their team have put in many hours to plan golf outings, hockey games and to field a Walk with Me team to raise money for Easter Seals in the south-east corner of PA and in neighboring New Jersey.
Last year the team raised more than $64,000. Mike and Patti Angelos have served as the leaders of the annual golf outing for many years. My favorite part is the golf ball drop from a helicoptor over the 18th hole. If the golf ball you purchased ends up in the hole you win!
Ray and Julie Matz organize the annual Pro-Am hockey match featuring former Stanley Cup winning Philly Fliers against the best hearted team of IBOs and friends. I just got a note from Ray announcing the total raised this year. A solid $20,000...a wonderful result for a growing event.
While these wonderful people have chosen to move on from Quixtar, they remain committed to Easter Seals and will continue to organize the golf tournament, the hockey game and more. Their hearts are big. They are wonderful people and I feel very blessed to know them.
So, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of you.
Paul Gaughn, Mike Angelos, Mattie Gaughn (Easter Seals Child Ambassador) getting ready to go up and drop the balls over the 18th green at the 2006 golf outing.