Breakfast To Begin the Day

I just returned from our 2nd Methodist Hospital Foundation / Estabrook Cancer Center breakfast. Last year, the breakfast celebrated the support from the UNO Hockey Team and the Community for raising $44,000. This year, we celebrated the same groups for raising $50,000. WOW! To finally be able to personally thank the team, coaches, doctors, community members, and friends who all made it possible started my day like a good breakfast :) Of course, a wonderful breakfast was served, but I just enjoyed the energy provided through seeing so many great people sitting in one location.

LFAC was honored to be able to recognize the efforts of the UNO Hockey team - players, coaches, trainers, managers, and staff. Without their commitment, we would not have had an event. In addition to recognizing the UNO side, I was also able to recognize two people who have stood by my side throughout the entire process: Robyn Sitzman and Jean Koerten. Their creativity and tenacity have certainly helped LFAC to succeed. And the Methodist Hospital Foundation team - so supportive! And we were so honored to have so many medical personnel in attendance as well. Dr. Poppa (Heather's oncologist) even took the time to speak to everyone.

The most fun part of the morning being able to finally announce the winners for the "Stache-for-Cash" fundraiser:
Best Effort: Terry Broadhurst (#17)
Most Original Face: Matt Smith (#2)
Most Bushy Face: Jawed and Mark VonBrokern (#4)
Best Stache: Dr. Lydiatt and Eddie DelGrosso (#7)
Community Spirit: Coach Mike Kemp
Omaha's Face (raised the most money): David Scott

Special recognition went to Ron Brasel for his support throughout the event. He made certain LFAC was on the dasher boards - gray ribbons and our frog logo.

Again, the morning is one that I look forward to because I can say THANK YOU to so many people!

As my husband said this morning to the group: There is a different between donating money and philanthropy. UNO and all the people who made the event successful were involved in philanthropy!