A Special Wish – Dayton Chapter2015 Report to the Community

Our Mission:To grant the Special Wish

of a child or adolescent, birth through age twenty, who has been diagnosed with a life-

threatening disorder.

2015 Dayton ChapterBoard of DirectorsClaudia Birch – ChairSpeech Language Pathologist (retired)

John Siehl – Immediate Past ChairVenuWorks

Jim Heikes – Vice ChairCommunity Volunteer

James G. Haubrock – TreasurerClark Schaefer Hackett & Co.

Katie Arnett – SecretaryBrady Ware & Company

Lisa AllanCox Media Group

Chris BenningtonBrickler & Eckler, LLP

Amy CookMerrill Lynch – The Schade Team

Mukund Dole, M.D.Dayton Children’s Hospital

Lisa Elam-TuckerBill’s Donut Shop

Melinda EubelEBS Asset Management

Chuck MankerWinsupply, Inc. (retired)

Abigail RiedelDayton Children’s Hospital

Ruth Wiles (Alternate)Community Volunteer

Dayton Chapter StaffDavid SeyerExecutive Director

Serena WaltherWish & Special Events Manager

Susan GnannMarketing/Development & Volunteer Manager

A Special Wish – Dayton Chapter2015 Report to the Community

66%DISNEY WORLD

11%TRAVEL

(NON-DISNEY)

11%MEET A

CELEBRITY

3%SHOPPING

SPREES

9%UNIQUE

REQUESTS

35Special Wishes

granted in2014*

*Using 2014 data for financial

comparability

We received this thank you note early in 2015 from a wish child named Addison. She wished to go to Walt Disney World with her family. We can think of no better way to communicate to the Dayton community the impact of your generosity and support. The tremendous support of the Dayton region for our families continues to inspire. In 2015 we received a record amount of donor support, buoyed by the many third-party events and our two signature events, the Valentines Dance and the Superhero Donut Run. The popularity of the Valentines Dance required a change in venue to accommodate the largest crowd yet. WSU’s Nutter Center transformed

their arena into a wonderful space to host the Dayton’s Dancing with the Stars fundraiser. We raised over $65,000 and are already poised to surpass that amount in 2016. Our first ever Superhero Donut Run presented by Bill’s Donut Shop and Primrose Schools of Centerville and Yankee was a huge success. We hosted more than 500 runners at the Bill’s Donut Shop parking lot on a beautiful Saturday morning last April. We anticipate this event to grow year over year and provide not only needed funds, but extend our reach in the Dayton region. ASW is always thankful for the support of Dayton Children’s Hospital. Our almost 30-year partnership has provided the best possible connection to our Wish Kids and their families and has enabled us to be able to fulfill our mission daily, and to do it in a cost-effective manner.

We have compiled for you in this 2015 Report to the Community the many individuals, businesses and organizations who were able to give in excess of $250. There are so many donors and volunteers who without we absolutely could not achieve our mission to be Dayton’s only wish-granting organization, granting the wish of every eligible child. To keep up-to-date on our families, events and other information, please visit www.aspecialwishdayton.org and our facebook page at aspecialwishdayton. Together… we will continue to make a child’s very Special Wish come true!!!

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Claudia BirchChair, Board of Directors

David SeyerExecutive Director

FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

11-year-old Matthew Fox of Vandalia loves the great outdoors and his very own camper seemed to be the perfect fit for this young nature lover. Through a generous partnership with Colerain RV, Bonbright Distributors and Five Rivers Metro Parks, A Special Wish Foundation – Dayton Chapter (ASW) was able to make Matthew’s very Special Wish come true for his own “man cave” on wheels. Matthew’s journey began with suffering from persistent headaches. After a visit to the pediatrician and subsequent MRI, he was diagnosed with a non-

malignant brain tumor. Following the diagnosis, Matthew underwent eight hours of brain surgery at Dayton Children’s Hospital. The tumor and his eventual

surgery were so invasive that Matthew lost significant adrenal and thyroid function, and also much of his peripheral vision. He also struggles with tiring easily, loud noises and crowds. Matthew and his family are planning their first big camping trip this spring. He is looking forward to spending time with his family including his two brothers who are serving in the armed forces.

Kierstin Yoho, a 7-year-old Middletown girl and her family, including twin sister Katelyn, brother Austin and sister Mackenzie, stayed at Give Kids the World Village (GKTW) in December 2015 and visited many Orlando attractions, including a stop at the Magic Kingdom to celebrate Christmas with Mickey Mouse. Both Kierstin and her twin sister Katelyn have a genetic disorder called William’s Syndrome (WS). Characterized by many medical and developmental problems, people with WS are very social and friendly, and the Yoho twins are no different. Kiertin’s mother Tiffany conveyed the sentiment shared by so many of our wish families. She said, “we just wanted

to thank you guys at A Special Wish Foundation and everyone that was involved in making Kierstin’s wish come true! She had so much fun, and we all got to spend some much needed time together as a family having fun!” The Xavier University Chapter of Distance 4 Dreams, an organization that started at the University of Dayton, raised the funds for Kierstin’s Special Wish.

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MATTHEW’S MAN CAVE ON WHEELS

KIERSTIN’S TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

“I just wanted a place to hang out. Thank you, ASW!”

“I had a very,VERY good time.”

HIGHLIGHTS• A Special Wish Foundation – Dayton Chapter (ASW) held assets in excess of $1.5 million

at the end of fiscal year 2014. ASW does not hold any fixed assets.

• 80% of all expenditures during 2013 were directly related to providing mission-related services and programs.

• ASW granted 35 wishes during fiscal year 2014 at a total cost of $454,340, an increase in cost per wish over previous year due to a 25% increase in airfare expense.

• 16% of expenditures were used for administrative services while fundraising expenses accounted for only 4% of total expenses.

• Volunteers logged over 1,060 hours of service.

• Events held on behalf of ASW raised over $60,000.

• Counter cash collections at Bill’s Donut Shop and Arrow Wine raised nearly $4,500.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

OPERATING EXPENSES vs. OPERATING REVENUES

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2014 OPERATING EXPENSES

4% Fundraising16% Management/General

80% Program Services/Wish Expenses

2014 OPERATING REVENUE

3% Investments12% Grants & Trusts24% Special Events

61% Contributions/In-Kind

AUDITED FINANCIALS (DEC. 2014)

Total Assets: Total Liabilities:

Total Liabilities and Net Assets:

$1,537,776.00 $40,871.00

$1,578,647.00

$1,506,180.00 $79,986.00

$1,583,166.00

2014 2013

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES – YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

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INDIVIDUALS$200–$499Mr. and Mrs. Mark AllanDr. and Mrs. A. Marc AshbyMr. Dwight BalskeyMs. Erica BarrowMr. Chris BenningtonMr. Dan BensonDr. and Mrs. John BloomMr. and Mrs. Theodore J. BonMr. and Mrs. Mark BowmanMr. and Mrs. Michael BridgesMr. Jared CampbellDr. Gordon ConstableMs. Christy ConwayMrs. Timothy CornellMr. Robert DavisMr. Jerry DePoyKelie and Hank ErnstMs. Jean ErskineMr. Dean FeltnerMrs. Kenneth FloryJudge Jeffrey FroelichMs. Renee GarmanAnne and Thomas GniazdowskiMr. Robert GrantMr. Jeff HeilMs. Cynthia Heit-WelchMr. and Mrs. Toby HendersonMr. Kenny HesterMr. Aaron Garvey and Ms. Nanci HouseMr. and Mrs. Gerald HuelsmanMrs. Geoff HymanMs. Christy JacksonMr. Cody JohnsonMs. Renee JohnsonMr. Robert JonesMr. Darren KautzMs. Jenny KigginsMr. Jeffrey KocherspergerMr. Thomas LandgrenMr. and Mrs. Stanley MaherMr. James MarkerMr. and Mrs. William McCaskeyMr. and Mrs. Gary MccordMs. Leslie Mahon MerryNicole MillerMr. and Mrs. William MillerMr. Richard MommsenDr. and Mrs. Robert MyersMr. and Mrs. John NapierDona and Jeff Niswonger

Ms. Debra NormanDr. Paul NugentMs. Stacy OdaMs. Brenda PalmerMr. Ryan PriaulxMr. Chris PulosMr. George RauchMs. Denise RehgMr. and Mrs. Jonathon RiedelMs. Tamera Geesling and Mr. Thomas RoehrigMs. Mary RoseMr. John SandlinMr. Clarence ScottDrs. Linda Meister and Richard SmithMr. and Mrs. Gregory ToussaintMr. and Mrs. David TritchMr. and Mrs. Brad VerburgMr. and Mrs. John WatsonMs. Laurie WestheimerMr. Adam WightmanMrs. Michael WillisMr. and Mrs. Dan WyskiverMr. and Mrs. Lee YoungMs. Lauryn ZielinskiMs. Della Marie Zona

$500–$999Mr. and Mrs. Gary AumanMs. Meg AumanMr. and Mrs. Michael BertramMs. Shelly BowerMr. and Mrs. Vincent CorradoMr. and Mrs. Michael FrankMr. Michael GanttMr. and Mrs. Jim HeikesMs. Joan HeltonDr. Peter JohnMr. and Mrs. Michael KnappMr. and Mrs. Mark LesmanMs. Maria LucasMs. Sandra MarshallMr. Donald MorrisMr. and Mrs. Stefan NeumeisterMr. Charles PeckhamMr. and Mrs. Allen RisterMr. and Mrs. Mark RoessnerMs. Debra Strauss and Mr. Mike Rousculp Mr. Mark SarverMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schwartz

Ms. Claudia Birch and Dr. Allan Spetter Ms. Nancy TakacsDebbie UrseMr. and Mrs. Andrew VoisardMs. Tami Wiggins

$1,000–$1,999Mr. and Mrs. Bradley BarnettMs. Clennia BondMs. Annette BoydMr. Rick ConwellMr. and Mrs. Thomas DovelJessica and Troy EubankMr. and Mrs. Joseph LagedrostMs. Linda LangeMs. Pam Morris and Mr. David LemmonMr. and Mrs. Charles MankerMrs. Sally MiddlestetterMs. Marcia MonnierMr. Christopher OlissMs. Caroline PetersonMs. Laura RoopMr. and Mrs. Jamie SchadeMrs. Ruth WilesMr. David Seyer and Mr. Keith Wyatt

$2,000–$4,999Mr. Robert S. CrottyDr. and Mrs. Percy FrasierMs. Susan HoyingAnne & Mark KeetonMr. and Mrs. Scott MyersMr. and Mrs. Tim O’MearaMr. and Mrs. Mark OverfieldMr. and Mrs. Eric PriceMr. David A. Parlette and Ms. Ann Bronwyn RogersMr. and Mrs Brent SabinMs. Kelly Schilling

$5,000 OR MOREAnonymousMr. David CoterelMr. and Mrs. Brian HemmelgarnMr. and Mrs. Eric Kellner

BEQUESTSMs. Beverly Hangen

A Special Wish Foundation gives a special thank you to all of our donors who have helped make Special Wishes come true during the 2015 calendar year.

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$2,000–$4,999Bill’s Donut ShopCareSourceCJH MechanicalCVC ConvertersDorothy Lane MarketHonda of AmericaJames Investment ResearchLive Nation Worldwide Inc.Monsanto FundPrince Family FoundationSt. E Urgent CareStandard RegisterThe Kroger Co. Foundation

$5,000 OR MOREBunny and Woody Woodall FundCassano’s Cares FoundationCrane Fund for Widows and ChildrenDayton Power & LightPanera BreadRiver Valley Credit UnionUBS Financial Services Inc.Wright State University

IN-KINDABC22/FOX45Amy ForsthoefelArcher’s TavernArrow WineBonbright DistributorsCavalon CleanersChristian Clothier PhotographyColerain RV of DaytonCommunity Golf CourseDance DimensionsDayton Children’s HospitalDayton DragonsDayton Parent MagazineDayton Women’s Fair/ Cox Media GroupDesigns NowDigital FringeDiscovery CoveKevin DuffinElegance in DanceFive Rivers MetroParks

Bradstreet and Associates, Inc.Burke OrthodonticsClear Channel Broadcasting, Inc.Club Ohio Soccer, Inc.Dayton MallDedicated Technologies, Inc.Dorothy Rankin Memorial FundGlobe Motors, Inc.James Construction & RenovationsMadonna’s Flowers & Gifts LLCMatrix ArchitectsMiami Valley Team SportsPediatric Associates of DaytonSupport AirW2 Event Solutions

$500–$999Alan Scherr AssociatesAllergy & Asthma AssociatesBeyer Law, LLCBob Ross Auto GroupCity of DaytonFifth Third BankHawker United Church of ChristInnovative Timing Systems, LLCKohl’s Department Stores, Inc.PNC Foundation Matching Gift ProgramReynolds & Reynolds Associate FoundationRubi Girls, LLCThe Greene Town Center, LLC

$1,000–$1,999Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.Booher CarpetBrickler & Eckler, LLPClark, Schaefer & Hackett & Co.Dayton Children’s HospitalDetmer & Sons, Inc.GreenebucsHeidelberg Distributing Co.PNC BankPremier HealthSynergy Building Systems, Inc.The Dayton Foundation

FotoAnticsGive Kids the World VillageHotSprings Portable SpasJohn SiehlJon OggKey SportsMcConnell PhotographicsMiami Valley Golf ClubMy Pilates StudioOregon Printing CommunicationsPanera/Covelli EnterprisesPrimrose School on YankeeRobert and Rita BeckRunners PlusSharon Elaine PhotographySugar Valley Golf ClubTattoo Tech IITDH MarketingThreewitt Enterprises, Inc./ Milano’sTown Hall TheatreTransforming Techniques Salon and Medical SpaVectren Air ShowVictoria Theatre AssociationVIP International Hair DesignersWinan’s Fine ChocolatesWright State University Nutter CenterYoung’s Jersey Dairy

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS$200–$499

A Special Wish Foundation gives a special thank you to all of our donors who have helped make Special Wishes come true during the 2015 calendar year.

Dayton Children’s Hospital has been a partner with A Special Wish Foundation – Dayton Chapter (ASW) since the beginning. We are honored to be the only wish-granting organization affiliated with Dayton Children’s. With their generous support, ASW has been able to grant the Special Wishes for over 1,600 children in the Dayton region and to maintain low administrative expenses so more of the funds raised each year go to granting wishes.

Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 79-acre resort designed exclusively for wish children and their families. Wish Kids and their families vacation among the many other families facing similar difficulties. There they find comfort, hope and as much ice cream as they want each and every day during their stay. In 2014, GKTW provided nearly $125K in in-kind guest services for our wish families. As a valued partner, GKTW helps us provide cost-free vacations in the Orlando area for children facing life-threatening diagnoses. Thank you GKTW!

THANK YOU, DAYTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL!

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD VILLAGE

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The Gniazdowskis are often seen at ASW events around town. They nearly always say yes to volunteer requests and also support the Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation financially. They unfortunately know well what families go through and how important a wish is to a child. Their son Daniel lost his battle with Hunter Syndrome at the age of 7, but not before the family made some wonderful memories at Walt Disney World. Anne and Tom have a strong desire to give back. ASW is honored to have their help and support!

It is very fitting to name an award after Ruth Wiles. She began volunteering at ASW in 1988 to help her daughter Teresa, then a board member, deliver wishes. Ruth was the organization’s first employee from 1990 until 1995 when she retired. Since then she has spent countless hours doing everything from keeping track of donations to continuing to deliver wishes. Ruth epitomizes volunteerism. Following in her footsteps is the very first recipient of the Ruth Wiles Volunteer of the Year award, Katie McGrath. Katie was a two-year intern from Wright State University at the ASW office and a favorite among wish families. She was a recognized as an outstanding student leader at WSU for three straight years and service permeates her every move. Congrats, Katie!

RUTH WILES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR IS KATIE MCGRATH

ANNE AND TOM GNIAZDOWSKI

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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There are few events in the Dayton region that are as unique and fun as the Valentines Dance and the event in 2015 was the largest one yet. What started as a small fundraiser in 2005 with 150 in attendance, this event chaired by Union Savings Bank’s Dona Niswonger has grown into one of the largest fundraisers in Dayton. 2015 was the first year this event was held at the WSU Nutter Center, a move made to accommodate the growth of the event. Over 600 guests were hosted on this the 10th anniversary of the “Dayton’s Dancing with the Stars” Valentines Dance and over $65,000 was raised. With the new venue, support from Dayton’s business leaders and independent and professional dancers from Elegance in Dance, the Valentines Dance will continue to be the largest fundraiser for the Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation.

10TH ANNUAL VALENTINES DANCE

SPECIAL EVENTS

The very first Superhero Donut Run was help on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Bill’s Donut Shop in Centerville. A new event for ASW, this 5K and Fun Run hosted more than 500 runners on a gorgeous spring day. Presented by Bill’s Donuts and

Primrose Schools, this event raised over $8,000, but more importantly reached thousands of potential supporters through new marketing and outreach. Dressed in their finest superhero costumes, runners and their families raised money for ASW and had fun in the process. This new event is destined to become a Dayton favorite.

1ST ANNUAL SUPERHERO DONUT RUN

BENEFITING A SPECIAL WISH FOUNDATION

t h e 1 0 t h a n n u a l

a l e n t ine sdance

Sierra AlbersWilma AldredgeRichard BosticcoDorthy CoterelCherie LloydAdam DayJack Doore

Gary AumanMichael Bridenbaugh

Carson BaileyBrooke BarganierJonathan Bateman

Claudia BirchMatthew Bowman

Wilma Jean Engle AldredgeThelma Fischer

Erica FloryKen Flory

Douglas FloryCameron Forror

Alexa FranceDanny Gniazdowski

Bellbrook Chocolate ShoppeBS Fest

Cameron’s Smile 5KCatholic Central School Foundation

Chuck Upthegrove ClassicCruise the ‘Gate

CUSA Crew JuniorsEdison Community College

Englewood Hills PTOFolks of Dayton Music Festival

George Klockson MemorialHunks & Ladders Firefighter Calendar

Isaiah’s Place, Inc.Ken Long Memorial

Oakwood City School District

Philipsburg Car & Plane ShowPinot’s Palette

Primrose School of Centerville and Yankee

Smith Middle SchoolSouthdale PTO

The Heights Running GroupTrans Am Club of America,

Dayton ChapterUniversity of Dayton, Distance 4 Dreams

Wayne High SchoolWright State University Boonshoft

School of MedicineXavier University, Distance 4 Dreams

Addison HendersonKayleigh CrabtreeCarmine Gentile

Noah HillJennifer Huelsman

Eli LeingangJeffrey LevineKatie McGrath

Jeff JacobsMarguerite McGreevy

Ron MiddlestetterOnute Peckham

Don PhilipsMissi SchaeferEric Schneider

Mikayla PriceAlly Bea RoessnerDayton Shawen

Judy SmithThe Ohio 501st Garrison

Jason KellerBrian Pierce

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Many donors opt to give in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. Listed below are those remembered and honored in 2015 with combined gifts over $100:

Thank you to all the groups who hosted events on behalf of ASW in 2015:

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