2014 bee mighty spring newsletter
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Bee Mighty provides medical therapy and equipment to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates. Stay up to date with what is 'Buzz Worthy' and how Bee Mighty is changing the lives of mighty miracles through our bi-annual newsletter. For more information: www.beemighty.org.TRANSCRIPT
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Save the Date!
BBBeeeeee MMMiiiggghhhtttyyy Its All the Buzz
2013 Sponsors Charlotte Bobcats
Novant Health Foundation Anne Neilson Gallar
Britax/BOB Bunch Collective
Cannon Pharmacy Carolina Kinder Development
Coral Diamonds Direct
Dr. & Mrs. Simon Ward Express Press
Gatewood Healthcare Management Services
Hickory Tavern IMG
Imperial Black Joyner & Benfield Distinctive Land &
Waterscapes Lane Venture
Mostly Chocolate Pediatrix Medical Group Photography by Chanda
Pure Barre Pyramid Printing
QwikMobi Radcliffe Design
Re Salon Red Moon Marketing
Rinehart Wealth Management Scott Brown Media Group
The Art Room Terra Restaurant
Tim & Georgea Greaves Triple C Brewing Company
Zingo
Off to an Unbeelievable 2014 With your support, in the last six months Bee Mighty has:
Raised over $100,000 Funded 14 families with therapy and/or equipment Supported Novants NICU Reunion Picnic Hosted our second annual Bee Mighty Ladies Luncheon Launched the magnificent Bee Something for Bee Mighty
Annual Gala Thanks to you, we have been able to provide funding for medical therapy and equipment to NICU graduates, including: hippotherapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, conductive education and so much more! Together, we are changing the lives of mighty miracles, like Noah (pictured above) in our community! Thank you.
Bee Something for Bee Mighty November 15th, 2014 Charlotte Country Club For more information and ticket purchases:
www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com
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SPRING 2014
BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
First Annual Bee Something for Bee Mighty Gala
More than 250 guests were personally greeted by a Bee Mighty board member as they entered the Bee Something for Bee Mighty Fundraiser at Charlotte Country Club last November. Guests enjoyed a Life-Style Auction, fabulous prizes, dinner and dancing as we raised over $80,000 for
medical therapy and equipment for NICU graduates.
The Charlotte Bobcats = The Stinger We were thrilled to have The Charlotte Bobcats as our
Presenting Sponsor at the 2013 Bee Something for Bee Mighty event. They are Bringing Back the Buzz again this year as Present Sponsor, The Charlotte Hornets!
Diamonds Direct, bee-jeweled one lucky winner in $3,000
worth of diamonds! We feel so honored to be part of the inaugural Bee Something event and look forward to partnering with Bee Mighty again next year. Bee Mighty is such an amazing organization that truly changes lives!
Christa Hooper, Diamonds Direct
Liz Seegers, creator of The Art Room, immortalized our inaugural event by capturing the names and fingerprints of each Patron. Then transforming the prints into bees swarming a hive of names of many mighty miracles. This mural can be found in the NICU at Hemby Childrens Hospital.
In addition to our luxury auction that included art from famed artist Anne Neilson, outdoor furniture, vacations in the snow and sun and so much more, our Bee Surprised raffle alone had over seventy-five
gifts worth over $5,500.
Diamonds Direct = The Queen Bee
Forever Bee Mural
Bee Surprised
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SPRING 2014
BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
Bee Jeweled Diamonds Direct created quite the buzz when they sponsored the Bee Jeweled raffle at the Bee Something for Bee Mighty event. Diamonds Direct displayed eye-catching, glow rings for sale during the event. Later in the evening, those wearing rings were invited to the stage, where a winner was determined through a classic dual of Heads or Tales.
In a dramatic conclusion, Linda Duggan squealed with delight when she learned she would be taking home $3,000 in diamonds!
When asked about her experience at the Bee Mighty event, Linda says, The evening created awareness within the community and educated
attendees about the important mission in a elegant and memorable way. I cant imagine being the parent in the NICU and find it admirable the way Bee Mighty supports and provides assistance to other parents who are going through a similar situation.
Ironically, Linda was engaged three weeks prior to the event. She and her fiance visited Diamonds Direct earlier that very day to select their wedding bands.
Thank you, Diamonds Direct, for a spectacular sponsorship. We look forward to having your glow rings and another lucky winner at this years event!
In Memory Anita Hinson McDonald
1962 2014 Anita Hinson McDonald worked as a neonatal intensive care
nurse at Presbyterian Hospital for almost thirty years. Anita enjoyed playing the piano, snow skiing and spending days on the lake with her family. In lieu of flowers, Anita asked that all donations be made to Bee Mighty. She will be remembered as a caring mother, a fun-loving friend and a faithful disciple of Christ and a miracle worker to countless families that she worked with.
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BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
Buzz Worthy
On the Roof of Africa The Mighty Susan Wade celebrated her 60th
birthday climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and waving a Bee Mighty flag at the summit. The babies of Bee Mighty inspired me to keep moving along the way. Thank you, Susan!
Bee Mighty Ladies Luncheon Janie Reynolds graciously hosted the over fifty lovely
lady stewards on our mission to support Bee Mighty families. Jamie Conrad, Mighty mom of twin preemie
boys and recipient of Bee Mighty funds, shared her journey and gratitude.
NICU Reunion Picnic This May, Bee Mighty volunteers educated NICU families on Bee Mighty support, while raffling a Britax stroller and enjoying bee paintings via Face & Body Painting by Weezy!
Support Putting for Preemies Shaun Dalton hosted a golf tournament for friends and
family on behalf of Bee Mighty. The tournament will be held in Atlanta, GA this June. If you are interested in participating, please contact: [email protected]. All tournament proceeds donated to Bee Mighty.
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SPRING 2014
BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
Thank you 2013 Bee Mighty Patrons Kathryn Balogh
Suzanne Bowers
Marjorie Bridges
Clint and Holly Bundy
Mike and Laura Caputo
Dan and Kristy Caruso
Trey and Virginia Christianson
Brian and Lori Crowder
Bob and Nancy Dalton
Tommy and Page Gatewood
Anne Gildea
Patrick and Lindsay Gildea
Dan and Mary Hebert
Catherine Horgan
Jake and Jordan Horstman
Darrin and Heather Hucks
Nathan and Melissa Jesse
Chip and Natalie Kelly
Miranda Leaver
Brooke Lowry
Chris Loyd
Jim and Molly Loyd
Nancy Mowery
David and Missy Mowery
Janie Reynolds
Will and Stephanie Reynolds
Michael and Candace Richter
John Risinger
Jessica Saville
Gigi Smith
Kevin and Brooke Tait
Christian and Alicia Tiracave
Paul and Cameron Uher
Jake and Kristy Ward
Simon and Sherry Ward
Paige Whitney
Caroline Wilhelm
Sarah Wrenn
If you are interested in becoming a Bee Mighty Patron for the 2014 Bee Something for Bee Mighty event on November 15th, please visit: www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com.
As a patron, you are invited for a private champagne toast and sneak peak of the auction items.