Caregiver Lifeline Program - Gift of Life Family House

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Family House:
Lighting the Way Home for a Young Mother
Tosha, a young mother of two children, is away from home, caring
for her husband who is hospitalized in the Philadelphia region. He
is gravely ill and desperately in need of a heart transplant. Separated
from her children – who are being cared for by their grandmother –
Tosha is without a car to travel the distance to see them.
Spending her days by her husband’s hospital bed, Tosha watches and
waits for the gift of a new heart. Most days, her husband sleeps,
RIGHT: Tosha with her son,
Devante eating breakfast at the
Family House.
FAR RIGHT: Our 2011 Holiday
Campaign focuses on “helping to
light the way home for transplant
families” – learn more about
how you can shine brighter
this season by visiting
www.giftoflifefamilyhouse.org
for opportunities to support the
Family House transplant families.
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WINTER 2011
While organ transplantation may be considered a “miracle” of our time, the families of recipients
are often forgotten in the lifesaving process—or worse, ignored. Especially during the holidays,
loneliness and isolation can be a significant challenge for families of transplant candidates.
being monitored and observed by the medical team. But Tosha
is alone, waiting in unfamiliar surroundings, without emotional
support, family or even someone to talk to who understands.
In the midst of this difficult time in her life, Tosha found Gift of
Life Family House. With room for up to thirty families, Gift of Life
Family House offers lodging and caregiver resources for transplant
families. This unique and supportive environment has allowed
Tosha to mingle with others in similar situations and talk about
her experiences with the Family House staff. These initial
conversations led Tosha to feel less isolated for the first time
since her husband was hospitalized —she has found a “home away
from home” at the Family House.
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LIGHTNG THE WAY HOME, continued from Family House page 1
Tosha found solace at the Family House, but often transplant
families face the holidays alone and anxious. But you can help
the Family House light the way home for our transplant families
this holiday season. Through a generous contribution this season,
you or your organization can offer hope, comfort and community
to transplant families, in place of isolation.
Although she continues to struggle with her husband’s condition
and the separation from her children, Tosha found others who
care, support and understand her at Gift of Life Family House.
The Family House social worker supporta Tosha by listening and
Your gift ensures hope, comfort and community for Tosha and others like her,
bringing light into a place of darkness for families coming to this region for transplant care.
By directing your gift to one of the programs specifically designed
to help our caregivers, you can make a substantial difference in
the lives of many. Please consider one of the following for your
holiday or end-of-year gift:
Caregiver Lifeline Program
Support the Gift of Life Family House Caregiver
Lifeline Program, the first program of its kind to
address the needs specific to transplant caregivers.
The physical and emotional health of the transplant
caregiver is so very important to the emotional and
physical health of the transplant patient, which is why
it is important we provide the necessary support to
this group. Caregiver Lifeline Program is a web-based
program which provides education and resources
for transplant caregivers as well as workshops and
seminars through the Gift of Life Donor Program
region to assist throughout the transplant process.
Home Cook Heroes Program
Consider supporting the Home Cook Heroes by
underwriting a meal at the Family House. Each
contribution will help provide meals and groceries
to help stock our pantry.
Adopt-A-Family Program
The Family House promises to never turn anyone
away due to an inability to pay requires a collaborative
and community-focused approach to funding. Your
gift to the Adopt-A-Family program will support a
family’s stay and bridge the gap between the cost of
a night’s stay of and the guest fee.
The Family House guests need your help today. Please consider
giving a gift that is meaningful for you and help to light the way
home for our families in need.
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providing resources to overcome the stress she has been feeling as
a caregiver, in hopes that she will be able to maintain her support
for her critically ill husband.
Today, Tosha realizes there are still many challenges ahead of her
and her family. But she also knows that the Family House will be
there for her as long as she is a transplant caregiver in the
Philadelphia region. It is this foundation of support that gives
Tosha and her family the help they so critically need while waiting
for the “gift of life.” And it is the generosity of contributors to the
Family House that make stories like Tosha’s a reality.
Another Successful “Kidney Open”
Generously Raises Funds for the Family House
On Monday, August 29, 2011, one day after Hurricane Irene hit
the Northeast, Dan Sinnott and Howard M. Nathan hosted the
annual “Kidney Open” golf outing on the beautiful DuPont
Course at DuPont Country Club in Delaware. The yearly outing
commemorates Dan’s life-saving kidney surgery, promotes organ
and tissue donation and raises funds for Gift of Life Family House.
The Kidney Open began seven years ago when Dan Sinnott was
diagnosed with a tumor on his kidney. Yearning to play one last
round of golf, he called his friends and organized a golf outing to
take place the day before he underwent surgery. His surgery was
a success, and with that life-changing experience he developed a
newfound empathy for hospital patients. A year after his surgery,
the same friends who attended his pre-surgery game, decided
to make an annual event out of their golf outing. Five years ago,
Dan collaborated with Howard Nathan, long-time friend and
President/CEO of Gift of Life Donor Program to help expand
participation of the outing.

Caregiver Lifeline
Spotlight
by Talia Giordano, MSW, LSW
Gift of Life Family House Social Worker
Avoiding Holiday and Wintertime Stress
for Caregivers
The winter months can be a stressful time. Many different holidays are
celebrated, which means an increase in family and social gatherings, and
often spending more money. For a transplant caregiver, the winter months
and holidays can feel like an additional burden to their already-hectic life.
The following are some suggestions to help caregivers enjoy the winter
and holiday months and avoid stress.
1. Continue to eat, drink and exercise as you normally would. Good
nutrition and exercise habits have an impact on how we feel about
ourselves, physically and emotionally. For many, it can be difficult not
to overeat when attending holiday parties and gatherings. Overeating
can cause changes in energy level, weight gain, and self-esteem.
Colder weather may also make it more difficult to exercise. In addition to
providing positive physical and emotional benefits, good nutrition and
exercise can also help to ward off the cold or flu which are common in
winter months. When eating out at parties, try pacing your intake and
enjoy, but don’t over indulge. Also, try doing exercises around the house,
or purchase an exercise DVD or tape. Try visiting http://www.acefitness.
org/article/2863/ for at-home exercise tips.* Good nutrition and exercise
habits will help you feel good, and in turn will help you provide efficient
care to your loved one through the winter months. *Consult with your
doctor before beginning any new exercise program.
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2. Spend less. Financial issues related to taking time off from work—or
discontinuing work—and other costs associated with patient care are
not uncommon for transplant caregivers. But the holidays don’t have to
be about spending additional money on family and friends—there are
other ways to show you care. Try spending more time doing fun things
with your loved ones, like playing games or doing arts and crafts (homemade
gifts are cost-effective and thoughtful during the holiday season!)
In addition to saving some money, it’ll also encourage you to spend time
with friends and family, which is a great way to improve your emotional
wellbeing and reduce stress.
3. Relax and don’t forget about YOU. You may question, “How can I relax
when I need to exercise, go to parties, and spend more time with family?”
It is not always easy finding time for yourself during the holidays.
Make sure to schedule in “you time” among your other responsibilities
to give your mind and body a rest during the hectic holiday season.
Transplant caregivers can many times feel that they are being pulled in
many different directions with various responsibilities. Remember: If you
don’t take time to relax and care for yourself, you could become sick and
unavailable to care for anyone. Do something fun for yourself – go for
a walk outside (be sure to dress for the cold!), don’t isolate yourself
in the house, and give yourself a pat on the back when you have done
something recognizable.
The holidays are about being with family and enjoying each other’s
company. In order to do so, it is important to take care of yourself though
healthy eating and exercise, spending quality time with special people,
relaxing, and spending money reasonably. Follow those hints to feel
better emotionally and physically, allowing you to provide the best care
possible to the transplant patient.
**Quick Tip: Just because you are invited to 10 holiday parties, does not
mean you have to attend all of them. Practice saying “No, thank you”
and be realistic about your schedule and time. Spreading yourself too
thin could cause additional stress in your life, which will make caregiving
even more difficult.
For more information, questions, or concerns e-mail caregiverlifeline@giftoflifefamilyhouse.org
This year, although threatened by the intense effects of Irene, the
event was a huge success as more than 100 friends, family members
and supporters gathered to hit the links, and helped to raise more
than $52,000, benefitting Gift of Life’s newly-opened Family House.
FAR LEFT: The Family House team
gives the official thumbs up that
the Kidney Open went off without
a hitch. They had a great time at
this year’s outing.
LEFT: (L-R) Dan Sinnott, Howard M.
Nathan and Jan L. Weinstock, Esq.
present the proceeds to Gift of Life
Family House.
THANK YOU to this year’s generous sponsors:
Double Eagle Sponsors: Genentech and TD Bank
Eagle Sponsors: Glenmede, Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack,
LifeNet Health, Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley,
JP Warner & Associates, Inc., and Gift of Life Donor Program,
and Sinnott Executive Consulting
Lunch Sponsor: Sovereign Insurance Group
Dinner Sponsor: Bridge to Life, Ltd.
Beverage Cart Sponsors: Cardiology Physicians, Community
Tissue Services, and LABS, Inc.
Practice Range Sponsors: LABS, Inc., Quick Courier Service Inc.,
and Wohlsen Construction
Hole-in-One Sponsor: Horizon Services
Birdie Sponsor: CSL Behring

Gift of Life Family House is Proud to Announce the Launch of
Our New Annual Giving Program!
The Family Circle
The Family Circle is made up of generous contributors who give gifts of $250 or more
as of September 30, 2011.
In 2011 we acknowledge the following people who are current members of the Family Circle:
HONOR IN PLATINUM
Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Masucci
Mr. and Mrs. David Nelson
HOPE IN GOLD
Dr. Aaron D. Bannet
Bloomingdale’s
Craig Phillips
CARE IN SILVER
Adams County Transplant Support Group
Anonymous
BKG Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Branton
Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Brucker
Certified Abstract Co., Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. Chodoff
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Disston
Distance Learning Network, Inc.
Easton Associates LLC
Envision, LLC
Erika Flanagan
Susan L. Freeman
Gift of Life Donor Program
Debbie Griffin
Richard Hasz
Haverford Township School District Music Department
Elizabeth Hearty
Kenn Spinrad, Inc.
Christopher Koslowski
Pepper Krach
Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund
Mr. and Mrs. David Lee
Leon Striefsky Memorial Fund
Merck Company Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mohn
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nathan
Omega Institute, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Opitz
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - PACU Unit
Penney Girls Foundation
Pepper J’s
Philadelphia Chapter of UNICO National
Anna I. Roberts
Sovereign Insurance Group
TruMark Financial
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Warriors for Tim, Inc.
Francis A. Zampiello
GRACE IN BRONZE
Abelson Legal Search
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aronberg
Grace Bachmann
Cheryl Celiberti
Mr. James Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Dunlap
Mr. and Mrs. Ketan M. Gala
Danielle Hess
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones
Little Smiles PA, INC.
M.F. Irvine Companies, LLC
Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Club
Maximum Graphics Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Mazda
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McIntyre
Minton and Williams Contractors
Multicultural Affairs Coalition
of Gift of Life Donor Program
Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank, Inc.
Paoli Malvern Berwyn Rotary Club
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Phillips
Susan Pincus
Ryan Lee Mohn Memorial Foundation
Scott and Vicki Sayles
Second Chance Heart Transplant SG, Inc.
Mark F. Seltzer
Simone Zajac Wealth Management Group, LLC
Tim Snyder
Robert Taylor
Tony DePaul & Sons
Elizabeth Turcich
Valley View Community Church
COMFORT IN COPPER
Mr. and Mrs. John Abrams
Adelphia Lions of Philadelphia
Charles Alexander
Anonymous (2)
Artcraft Promotional Concepts
Bank of America Foundation
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Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Bretherick
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Browne
Laurene K. Cianfrani
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Cohen
Michael Daly
Debra Malinics Advertising
Mr. and Mrs. John Delaney
Birgit Dietz
Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Doane
Educational Testing Services
Donald Ehnot
Fitzpatricks Crest Tavern
Michael Foster
Joseph Gillespie
Gitomer & Berenholz, P.C.
Dr. Amy J. Goldberg
Sandra Hilbert
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holden
Dr. Sigmund B. Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kawas
Jesse Kontra
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kunzelman
Sara L. Mathews
Christine McGarry
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. McNealis
Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Miller
Glen Moffett
Colleen Murphy
Dr. George E. Newman
David Pierson
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Przybylski
Carla J. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rubin
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Salmieri
Paula Schmitt
School Lane Charter School
Janice Schwartz-Donahue
Thomas Sheeder, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Smith
Southern Columbia Area School District
Barbie Spear
St. Alban Lodge No. 529
The Light Room
Wendy Trow-Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Tybout
WCPA Wealth Creation & Protection Alliance, Inc.
The contributors listing on this page may not be complete.

THE ANNUAL FUND
is uniquely different
from our special events program gifts
or tributes and memorial gifts.
The Family House invites you to become
involved annually with our essential mission.
There are several programs that allow Family Circle Members to
make a difference in the lives of transplant families including:
• Adopt-A-Family
• Home Cook Heroes
• Caregiver Lifeline Program
• Gift of Life Family House Greatest Need Fund
The Family Circle is made up of the following levels:
FAMILY CIRCLE LEVELS OF GIVING:
$ 5,000 + HONOR IN PLATINUM
$ 2,500 + HOPE IN GOLD
$ 1,000 + CARE IN SILVER
$ 500 + GRACE IN BRONZE
$ 250 + COMFORT IN COPPER
FAMILY CIRCLE MEMBERS’ BENEFITS:
• Listing on the Gift of Life Family House Contributors
Recognition Wall located in the lobby of the Family House
• A personal invitation to the yearly President’s
Appreciation Reception
• Listing as a Family Circle Member within the Gift of Life
Family House Annual Report
• Listing as a Family Circle Member in the quarterly
newsletter and on the Gift of Life Family House Website
For more information on any of the programs listed, or to discuss
your gift, please contact Sara Cohen, Development Coordinator at
267-546-9812 or scohen@giftoflifefamilyhouse.org.
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We proudly recognize those who supported our vision by giving a
major gift of $10,000 or more to Gift of Life Family House
Founders’ Circle Members
FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE MEMBERS DEDICATION
Sponsor of Strength
Jefferson University Hospital
Ambassador of Generosity
Anonymous Central Lobby
Hahnemann University Hosptial Patio
Hennion and Walsh, Inc. and The Heller Family Family Activity Center
Warriors for Tim and The Raymond Family Fitness and Wellness Center
Partner of Care
Well Fargo Dealer Services Serenity Room
Howard and Liz Nathan Library & Children’s Garden
Community Tissue Services Development Office
Anonymous
Benefactor of Trust
Paul Penkala and Family Resident Laundry
Bottino/Petrelli Family Guest Room
Papa Carl’s Jam for Life Foundation, Inc. Guest Room
Cheryl Eshenour and Family Guest Room
Mark and Missy Sweitzer Guest Room
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Guest Room
Ally’s Angels Guest Room
ViroPharma Incorporated Guest Room
Patrick and Stephanie Kershner Guest Room
Ryan Lee Mohn Memorial Foundation Guest Room
Team Steve and Debbie c/o Mr. Robert Taylor Guest Room
Chris and Lynn Fallon and Family Guest Room
The Erdlen and Montie Families Guest Room
Andrew and Gail Clegg and Family Guest Room
Randy, Jan and Sam Weinstock Guest Room
Aria Torresdale ICU “Critical Crew Team” Guest Room
Anthony Jensen Memorial Guest Room
Anonymous (2) Guest Room
The Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. Guest Cubbies, Announcement
Center & Flag Pole
TD Charitable Foundation
Patron of Kindness
Gift of Life Volunteers Volunteer Center
Aero Taxi, Inc. Weekend Manager’s Apartment
M.F. Irvine Corporate Solutions Home Cook Heroes Serving Island
Tom & Lisa Mann and Family Fireplace
BKG Enterprise, Inc. Luggage Storage Room
Anonymous Day House Manager’s Office
Joyce and Frank Podietz Elevator South
The Madore Family Salon
Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley Interior Foyer Doors
Anonymous
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
Donors are Heroes
The Lawrenceville School
OTHER GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS
Beatrice G. Lipschultz
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Anonymous (5)
Cape Atlantic Transplant
Richard Hasz
Judi Marvel Charities
Lexus of Cherry Hill
Mark Phillips Memorial Ride
Margaret McGoldrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horen
PB Cosmetology Education Centre
Atlanticare
Newmark, Knight, Frank, Smith,
Mac, Inc.
Marshall Noye and The Noye Family
Lisa Heller and Harry Roth
Serta Mattress Co., a division of
AW Industries, Inc.
Sid and Mary Smith
Sovereign Insurance Group
Mark and Kathy Uknis and Family
Wegmans of Mt. Laurel
The contributors listing on this page may not be complete.

Today, we invite you to be part of a family of contributors who go
the extra mile to sustain the Family House and keep the vision of
providing a “home away from home” for transplant families.
Founders’ Circle is made up of the following levels:
FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE TIERS – MAJOR GIFTS
$1,000,000 + Leadership and Legacy
$500,000 + Trustee of Compassion
$200,000 + Sponsor of Strength
$100,000 + Ambassador of Generosity
$ 50,000 + Partner of Care
$ 25,000 + Benefactor of Trust
$ 10,000 + Patron of Kindness
Remaining Available Dedication Opportunities
DEDICATION OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Building Dedication
Campus Dedication
Guest Room 2nd Floor Entire floor dedication.
Guest Room 3rd Floor Entire floor dedication.
Guest Room 4th Floor Entire floor dedication.
Kitchen Our fully equipped kitchen facility serves as the “heart of the house.”
Dining Room Seating for 60 people, the gathering place for families to dine and share stories.
Porte-Cochère This outside main entryway welcomes visitors to the Family House.
Living Room A central gathering spot for family members, patients and visitors. This area features a fireplace, TV and
plenty of seating.
Family Lounge – 4th Floor Larger lounge for families to meet each other and socialize.
Resident Manager’s Apartment The Resident Manager lives on-site so the Family House can be sure to have someone on duty at all times
to take care of transplant families’ needs.
Porch Outdoor covered area for guests to relax and recharge.
Reception Area The front desk provides a welcoming area for registration and check-ins.
Foyer Interior arrival area.
Family Lounge – 2nd Floor Area for families to socialize with one another.
Family Lounge – 3rd Floor Area for families to socialize with one another.
Social Worker’s Office A nurturing escape for stressed and overwhelmed transplant caregivers.
Passenger Van (2 available) To provide transportation for guests to and from the transplant hospitals.
Guest Rooms (12 available) Each family has their own spacious private room including bedroom, bathroom, and desk area with TV, cable
and internet service.
Beverage Station Families can pick up coffee and beverages any hour of the day or on their way out to the transplant hospitals.
Pantry A place where families can access food or snacks at any time.
The Family House Pedestrian The main pedestrian entrance to the Family House located off Callowhill Street.
Entranceway
Administrative Office The Family House team is always working diligently to get the word out and fundraise in order to stay on track
with helping with transplant families’ needs.
Elevator North Elevator leading to lower levels and guest rooms.
Resident Manager’s Office The Resident Manager works with the everyday operations of the Family House including maintenance,
security and volunteer opportunities
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FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE MEMBER BENEFITS:
• Dedication opportunity based on giving level
• Permanent listing on Gift of Life Family House Recognition Wall
• A personal invitation to the yearly President’s Appreciation
Reception
• Listing among major donors within the Gift of Life Family House
Annual Report
• Listing in the quarterly newsletter and on the Gift of Life Family
House Website
• Personal behind the scenes tour of Gift of Life Donor Program
and lunch with President/CEO of Gift of Life Donor Program
We thank our fellow Founders’ Circle Members who have generously
underwritten rooms in the Family House. There are still dedication
opportunities available – for more information please contact Sara
Cohen at 267-546-9812 or scohen@giftoflifefamilyhouse.org.
The official registration and financial information of Transplant House (d/b/a Gift of Life Family House) may be obtained from PA Dept. of State by calling toll free 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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Family Album
1. David Nelson Golf Outing Berkleigh Country Club October 17, 2011: (L-R)Franny Krysczk,
James (Buddy) Dougherty, Mike Ward, Charlie Holman (2nd place winning team).
James (Buddy) Dougherty, a long time supporter of David’s Parrot Party, participated in their
golf event on October 17, 2011 and sadly passed away suddenly on October 26th and became
a tissue donor. He will be greatly missed by all that loved him. Thank you Bud!
2. The ICU nurses at Aria Health Torresdale were honored by President and CEO Howard
Nathan with a plaque recognizing their achievement and pledge fulfillment. The “Critical
Crew” were able to fulfilled a pledge of $25,000 to underwrite a guest room at the Family
House. Pictured (L-R) are John Groh, Julia Smith, Carolyn McGonagle, Howard M. Nathan,
Jennifer Sweeney.
3.Students from Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Bryn Mawr. spent the day at the
Family House as part of their volunteer service day.
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4. Lori Peruto (L) pictured with Harvey Rovinsky, President of Bernie Robbins and Sue DeMarco,
organized a jewelry trunk show fundraiser held at Luke Palladino’s restaurant at Harrah’s in
Atlantic City to benefit the Family House. The beautiful jewelery of Penny Preville and Bernie
Robbins were featured in this amazing night of awareness and shopping!
5. The Society of Wedding Planners raised over $875 during their ‘Whose Table is it Anyway?’
Fundraiser. Sara Cohen, Allyse Orsini and Talia Giordano accept the check on behalf of the
Family House from Kassie Budzinski.
6. Lynn Fallon, pictured with Gift of Life President and CEO Howard M. Nathan, organized the
2nd Annual Gift of Life Casino Night in honor of George and Jack Steinmetz. Family and friends
gathered for a night of gambling and fun and raised over $10,000 to benefit the Family House!
7. Heartman, the Reading Phillies’ mascots and La Salle Bear pose for a picture at the La Salle
Academy Gym Dedication on October 23rd in Shillington, PA.

Thank You to Our Heroes –
Home Cooked, that is.
The smell of freshly baked cookies greets you at the door of the
Family House, giving you a sense of comfort and home. When
you round the corner into the kitchen, you see a delicious array
of foods – from lasagna, meatballs and a fresh salad to barbeque
chicken, macaroni and cheese and corn on the cob – with some
chocolate chip cookies waiting for you for dessert! Thanks to our
Home Cook Heroes, this is what dinner is like every day for the
families staying at Gift of Life Family House.
The Home Cook Heroes are groups of volunteers from around the
community who donate their time and kitchen skills to provide
delicious meals for our families all year long. With dinner being
served at 6:00PM every night of the year and brunch served on
the weekends, the Home Cook Heroes truly help us to make our
facility a “home away from home” for transplant families.
Light Up
the Season
Lightroom Artist Series Holiday Cards
12 Cards for $20.00
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Our Home Cook Heroes have gone above and beyond any
expectations set for the program. For example, one group brought
in and wore sombreros for the taco night they planned and another
group created centerpieces for all of the dining tables that brought
all of the beautiful colors of autumn into the Family House!
We cannot express our gratitude to the Home Cook Heroes
enough! We’re grateful for all of the thought and energy they put
into making the Family House as comfortable and welcoming as
possible, staying upbeat and positive in their support of our mission.
Our families truly look forward to the meals that are awaiting them
when they get back to the Family House from visiting their loved
one in the hospital. Something as simple as a home cooked meal
can provide the comfort and love that families of transplant patients
need as they travel on their journey for the gift of life.
Support Gift of Life Family House by purchasing the 2nd Annual Light Up
the Season Lightroom Artist Series Holiday Cards. As you spread the
season’s blessings with these cards, you also provide a special gift to
those we serve.
The photographs greeting your friends and family as they open these
cards were generously donated by six distinguished photo artists from
Philadelphia’s Lightroom. The Lightroom is a non-profit co-op dedicated
to furthering the knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the
photographic arts. These photographers came together after one of their
members, along with her family, spent many nights at a similar facility
Annarita Gentile Ranjoo Prasad Kateri Likoudis
Sean Wholey Glenn Bizewski

Thanks to our September and October Home Cook Heroes…
Raccosta Family
Impact Services Corporation
Jennifer Pond
Randon Family
Allison Mansmann
& Friends
Taste the Difference
The Doherty Family
Rutgers Gang
Hearts of Gold
Brotherly Love/Wawa
Jefferson Transplant
Pat’s Wings
Hyatt at the Bellevue
University City Kiwanis
Corcoran Family
Rotary Club of Chester Pike
Ronald Corbin
The Jar Group
Hahnemann University
Hospital Nursing Staff
Temple University School
of Pharmacy
Love Your Fruits and
Vegetables
Darlene’s Dream Team
The Wang Family
The Noye Family
UPenn Circle K
Voorhees Rotary
Dinner Club
Starr Restaurants
Anonymous Group
Merrimack College
Independent Order
of Odd Fellows
BBYO
Teachers at PB School
of Cosmetology
BNP Paribas
Presbyterian Medical Center,
PACU Nurses
Meet-Up Group
Sacred Heart School
Penney Girls Foundation
Helping Hands-Catalent
Pharma Solutions
Universal Unity
Balfour Beatty
Eli Lilly
Four Seasons Hotel
Philadelphia
GEMS
Breakfast Partners
Le Pain Quotidien and
Starbucks at the Bellevue
Food Delivery Heroes
Mo Sullivan, Robert Angevine
and Jan L. Weinstock, Esq.
caring for a young loved one during a transplant. It is in this child’s honor
that these cards were created.
The artists who have graciously shared their photographs, are listed
below their work. Inside of card:
Seasons Greetings
Order yours today by visiting www.giftoflifefamilyhouse.org
or call 267-546-9812.
The official registration and financial information
of Transplant House (d/b/a Gift of Life Family House)
may be obtained from PA Dept. of State by calling
toll free 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply
endorsement.
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REASONS
to give to the
Family House
this holiday season
10. GIVING IS BETTER THAN RECEIVING. Get the
warm and fuzzies!
9. HAVE YOU EVER GIVEN A SILLY GIFT TO
SOMEONE WHO DIDN’T REALLY WANT IT, AND
YOU FELT LIKE YOU WASTED YOUR MONEY?
That won’t happen with us. Make a contribution to the
Family House in lieu of a gift.
8. BECAUSE OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT SPEND
YOUR MONEY...on chocolate, junk food or other holiday
treats that might break your fitness goals.
7. DEEP DOWN INSIDE, YOU KNEW THAT
SOMEDAY YOU WOULD GIVE TO THE
FAMILY HOUSE. Make that day today!
6. A GIFT THIS FALL MIGHT MAKE YOU HAPPY
COME APRIL. All contributions are fully tax-deductible.
5. WE ALL KNOW HOW STRESSFUL THE HOLIDAYS
CAN GET. But for a caregiver with a loved one in the
hospital it can become completely overwhelming.
You can make a gift to the Caregiver LifeLine Program which
provide support and resources, specifically for caregivers of
transplant patients.
4. ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED PARTS
OF THE HOLIDAYS ARE THE DELICIOUS
HOME COOKED MEALS. By making a gift to the
Home Cook Heroes program you are ensuring our families will
always receive a delicious meal, served with love especially
during the holidays.
3. YOU CAN SUPPORT THOSE WHO CANNOT
AFFORD TO STAY AT THE FAMILY HOUSE.
Designate a gift to our Adopt-a-Family Program.
2. YOU CAN HELP FAMILIES TO STAY TOGETHER
DURING THE HOLIDAYS. Because you know how much
you love being with yours.
1. YOU ARE GIVING TO AN IMPORTANT MISSION
THAT HELPS SO MANY FAMILIES FACING
ADVERSITY, especially during the holidays.

We Are So Grateful TO OUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS
YOU HELPED US OPEN THE FAMILY HOUSE!
Contributions received between AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2011
Founders’ Circle
$25,000+ Benefactor of Trust
Paul Penkala and Family
Queen of Hearts Foundation
Family Circle
$5,000+ Honor in Platinum
Mr. and Mrs. David Nelson along
with David’s Parrot Party
$1,000+ Care in Silver
Debbie Griffin
Merck Company Foundation
$500+ Grace in Bronze
Minton and Williams Contractors
NATCO
Ryan Lee Mohn Memorial Foundation
$250+ Comfort in Copper
James Coleman
Holiday Corporate Partners
Gitomer & Berenholz, P.C.
Fisher Electric, Inc.
Perfect Image Cartridge Solutions, Inc.
2nd Annual Gift of Life Gala
Casino Night
Kathy Ablaza
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Allen
Darlene Allison
Mary Jane Bamberski
Michael Baselice
Mary Kay Bee
Carol Bendig
Mr. and Mrs. William Benz
Beverly Biederbeck
Todd Brody
Otto Brown
Laura Bunting
Don Campanile
Nancy Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Ronan Carthy
Margaret Cascerceri
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Chapla
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Daulerio
Mr. and Mrs. John Day
Marianne DiDonato
Kristina DiFelice
Carolyn Dombrowski
Joan Driscoll
Joseph Dunphy
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Elwood, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Emore
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fallon
Lynn Fallon
Elizabeth Finocchio
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fiorelli, Jr.
Friends of Joan Krajewski
Committee
Robert Flynn Annette Gillespie
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon, M.D.
Greenlee for Council at Large
Doris Gryn
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Handley
Violet Haug
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hertenberger
Jennifer Hughes
Kampi Components Co., Inc.
Kevin Irving
Ivy Public Adjustment
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones
Maureen Kerwick
Lisa Kramer
John Krol
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kull
Norma Kunkel
LAGOS
Katherine Leyland
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Looby
Antonella Marchetti
Joseph McCafferty
Austin Meehan
Linda Lee Milanese
Patrick Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morris
Howard M. Nathan
Kathleen O’Donnell
Laura Orbell
Anna Ott
Patricia Panepresso
Robert Peters
William Pirolli
Joan Pody
Stephen Pospiech
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Procaccino, Jr.
Melissa Regan
George Reppert
Mr. and Mrs. Sean Reynolds
Maureen Rieser
Judith Schein
Robert Shiflet
THa
Donald Kalil
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Mr. and Mrs. James Sinnott
Mr. and Mrs. George Steinmetz, Jr.
Charles Steinmetz
John Steinmetz
Lucille Steinmetz
Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson
Amanda Tingle
Cynthia Vergara
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Voce
Samantha Weinert
C. Zaborowski
15th Annual National
Minority Donor Awareness Day
Gospel Concert
Anonymous
Melissa Baker
Krysta Hankee
Memorial Golf Outing
Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund
7th Annual Kidney Open
Golf Outing
Anonymous
Reginald Blaber
Mr. and Mrs. James Bonner, Jr.
Bridge to Life, Ltd.
Martin Burman
CSL Behring, LLC
Kyle Campbell
Susan Carter
Michael Casey
Cynthia Charvat
Community Tissue Services
Daniel Costello
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Dr. John Daly
Dirk Dinkeloo
Sharon Fitzmaurice
Rachel Garcia
Genentech, Inc.
David Gerick
The Glenmede Trust Company
Dr. Amy Goldberg
Jessica Gordon
Hahnemann University Hospital
Michael Hamilton
Richard Hasz
Andrew Hauber
Mr. and Mrs. John Holstein
Horizon Services PA
Independence Blue Cross
Eric Johnson
Keystone Mercy Health Plan
Paul King
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Knox
Melissa Kurtzman
LifeNet Health
Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley
Kent Lonsdale
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
Howard M. Nathan
National Disease Research Interchange
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pagotto
ParenteBeard, LLC
Frank Podietz
James Reindl
Mr. and Mrs. William Russell
Nancy Schlichting
Steve Shaffer
Dan Sinnott
Sidney Smith
Sovereign Insurance Group
Sean Sweeney
TD Charitable Foundation
University of Pennsylvania Health System
James Venninger
Jonathan Warner
Cherie Weller
Donald Westermann
Wohlsen Construction
James Wyatt
3rd Annual Spring Fling
Charity Golf Outing
Maynard’s Inc.
Ri-Ra Atlantic City, LLC
Society of Wedding Planners –
Whose Table is it Anyway Event
Bliss LLC
Blue Moon Florist
Erica Bolden
Ilonka Comstock
Hankin Phoenixville Foundry Partners
Anna Parsons
Karen Pecora Events
Precise Events Inc.
Shaun Reilly
Rhapsody Wedding and Events
Laurie Sasko Designs
Eric Schellack
Jillian Stahl
TableArt Inc.

Wild Bill Hermann’s
Gift of Life 5K
Cruz Accessories
Maria, Lucas and Tom Flach
Florkowski Builders, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gornstein
Mr. and Mrs. Don Haskin
The Hermann Family
Hunter Mechanical
Knorr Street ShopRite Inc.
Lapsley Printing
Andrew and Jennifer Laver
Levin Optometry
Tom and Max Livingston
Brian Mort
Suzanne Reisser
Rejuvenated Furniture and Finds
Skinny Water Company
Toll Brothers Inc.
NK YOU
In Honor of...
Paul L. Albert
Mr. and Mrs. William Albert
Mr. and Mrs. Denis Pancoast
Christina Bennis
Michele Bennis
Kenneth Gambone
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gambone
Jim Gannon
John O’Donnell
Flynn Kohut
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Larky
Joy Mackoff
Mary Lou Finesilver
Lee Pincus
Gilda Verstein
Lloyd Saba
June McKim
Phil Saba
June McKim
In Memory of...
John Bastian
Dr. Elisha Renne
Matthew D. Baxter
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horen
Robert Beattie
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batzel
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beattie
Joyce Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hendee
M.W. Donnelly, Inc.
Mari-Al Auto Body Inc.
Edward Bregman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horen
Caitlin M. Ciquero
Michele Busacca
John L. Cisco
Staci Gawne
Nick Civitella
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Civitella
Pat Dowling
Amy Allen Collins
Bernadette Fecher
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fried
Mitchell Gaten
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Getzenberg
Connie Glowacz
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Lemansky
Seymour Goldberg
Eda Chisvette
Harvey Flaxman
Hinde Friedman
Stephen Greenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Herman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kovach
Toby and Herb Lublin
Andrea Millstein
Mr. and Mrs. David Oberlander
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ricucci
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Salzman
Bertha Stevens
Scott Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schneider
Ally Heintz
Michael Lynch
William Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hicks
Dwight R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bond
Mr. and Mrs. James Brayman
Kathleen Compa
Doreen Decker
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Eaton, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Garner
Jodi Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King
Barbara Little
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller
Mr. and Mrs. James Schell
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Torres
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wakefield
Ilene White
Bradley D. Keefer
Karen Keefer
Dorothy Kligerman
Bernice Novin
Mark Kolodzieski
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Armellino
Sheri Chalupa
Kostka Taylor LLC
Edward McBride
Dale Rothfeld
ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wojciechowski
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Daniel Lamar
Philomena LaMar
Christine Lambert
Frank Lambert
Kenneth Lee
Anonymous
Clara Martinez
Barbara Woodruff
Bill Lovett
Mr. and Mrs. Geof Fuller
Roy McElwee
Carolyn Britton
Fred Milstein
Bernice Novin
Marvin Polonsky
Adrienne Polonsky
Lillian Sokolow
Tim Poole
Linda Poole
Michelle Reynolds
Marta Goldblatt
Nicholas Sayles
Scott and Vickie Sayles
Robert Schleicher
Sherri Marney
Albert R. Starzi
Patricia Starzi
John V. Steinmetz
Patrick Casey
Leon Striefsky
Leon Striefsky Memorial Fund
John Svatek
David Hoberman
Gerald F. Swanson
Barbara Hartnett
Zachary Sweitzer
Kristi Miller
Todd A. Turner
Christine Turner
Dedication of a Family House
Legacy Garden Paver
Glory Road Riders
Dorothy Kline and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Stopfel
We apologize for any errors or
omissions and ask that you contact
Allyse Orsini at 267-546-9800 or
aorsini@giftoflifefamilyhouse.org to
report any corrections.
The Family House Salon is Open for Business!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
to Colleen Hogan, Director and Sandi Petrelli, Salon Coordinator
from PB Cosmetology Education Centre of NJ, and Stan Klet,
President from East Coast Salon Services, for donating the
shampoo and styling chairs for the Family House Salon.
To make a contribution to Gift of Life Family House, please visit www.giftoflifefamilyhouse.org