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“It was such a

pleasure to meet

Mario and his

sweet family. His

little brother Josh

gives the best

hugs and Mario's

smile warmed my

heart.”

- Tara Bischoff Joyful Celebrations Volunteer

In This Issue

Pediatric Celebrations

Party Patrol

Holiday Gift Giving

Shining Volunteer

Joyful Celebrations Newsletter Fall 2017 Issue 4

BJC Hospice ● Friends of Wings

1935 Beltway Drive 63114 ● 314.953.1662

www.friendsofwings.org

Happy 16th Birthday Armani Pediatric Celebration

Happy 8th Birthday Mario Pediatric Celebration

Happy 4th Birthday Liam Pediatric Celebration

Mia’s Party Patrol

Friends of Wings wanted to make sure Mia had a special birthday.

She was turning 8 just a few days after her sweet younger brother

Leo passed away at age 3 of Leukemia. The unicorn theme was taken to a whole new level as we

wanted Mia to feel the love! A limo took Mia and her friends to

Sweetology where cupcakes were decorated, a unicorn cake was

eaten, pictures were drawn, games were played and loaded goody

bags were given to all! We made sure to send Mia (and her sister)

home with some fun presents, too!

Happy Birthday Mia from the Party Patrol Team!

To find out more

information about the

program or how to

donate, visit us at

friendsofwings.org

Check us out online:

@friendsofwings

The Joyful Celebrations program is only possible with the support of our generous donors.

We are currently seeking additional sponsors to help with our celebrations. .

Special thanks to

Archford Angels

Blues for Kids Foundation

The Service Bureau and

St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer

for their continued support.

Sweet Treat Sponsor Transportation Sponsor Floral Sponsor

Shining Volunteer

“Volunteering, for me, has become a "family affair"...and we love

it! Friends of Wings has given our family several opportunities to spread

kindness and cheer - to a family in need at the holidays, as well as to

celebrate a birthday with a teenage boy, his family and grandparents. As

a family, we hope this sets an example for our own daughter to share

kindness when given future opportunities.”

Christy Cole

Friends of Wings Board Member

Holiday Gift Giving The Holiday Gift Giving program helps relieve some of the

“normal” stresses of time and finances which are

exacerbated when a family is caring for a sick child. This

team shops, wraps and delivers gifts of “wants, wishes and

needs” to Wings’ families in November and December.

This program has helped families during the holidays by

providing household items, toys and clothing in a

compassionate and supportive manner. Adopting a family is

a wonderful way to teach children how be charitable and to

involve them in a community project. It is also a wonderful

team building opportunity at the close of the corporate

year. Please share with your friends and families who are

looking to enrich their holiday experience by giving back this

season!

2016 Holiday Gift Giving for Cortney

What We Need:

Underwriters! Consider a donation in any amount.

Adopt a family!

Shop, Wrap and/or Deliver!

Contact Alicia Allen at Alicia.allen@bjc.org for more information or to participate.

If you do not want to receive information about the Friends of Wings and upcoming events, please contact Alicia Allen at aca2296@bjc.org or 314-953-1662.