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This is how you This is how you help us share our help us share our Joy.Joy.

… … and we are very grateful for your and we are very grateful for your support!support!

Today the MJB Foundation is pleased to pledge to the FCBDD ECEprogram a donation in the amount of $500 to purchase a fountain for thechildren’s garden as well as an additional $100 for landscaping for this project.We are very proud to be able to do this in Meghan’s name and hope to findmore ways to carry on her legacy and continue to bring Joy to children withchallenges.Sincerely,

The MJB Foundation and the Brochowski familyFebruary 4, 2005

Our first donation...

April 25, 2006 Miracle League of Central April 25, 2006 Miracle League of Central OhioOhioKailey’s speech:

Donation to the Miracle League of Dublin to help pay participation fees for those that can't afford the expense.

First off, I would just like to thank you for all that you have done for children with challenges. We are here today to present to you a gift of one thousand dollars to help pay for the player registration fees for those in the Miracle League. Meghan Joy Brochowski, my twin sister, died in May of 1994. I’m sure that if she were alive today, she would have been honored to play in the Miracle League. As much as Meghan would have been honored, we are even more honored to present this money to you to help the Miracle League. Thank you for all that you’ve done to make the world a better place.

May 18, 2006 FCBDD May 18, 2006 FCBDD Early Childhood Education and Family Early Childhood Education and Family CenterCenter

My name is Jim Brochowski. My daughter Meghan went to school here from1993 – 1994. Unfortunately, she passed away at 15 months of age.Today, I would like to present this fountain to the MRDD Early ChildhoodEducation and Family Center on behalf of The MJB Foundation – our foundationestablished in Meghan’s memory – in honor of our daughter.Meghan only smiled twice in her short life. One of those times was upon returningto classes here after a long winter break. It is my hope that the children who attendclasses here now will experience the same happiness and Joy from this fountain.

Jim’s speech:

Finally finished –Finally finished –

4/22/2008 Fishing Has No 4/22/2008 Fishing Has No BoundariesBoundaries

Donated funds to help pay entry fees for children with challenges to have the opportunity to fish.

April 2009 – Our first Gift of April 2009 – Our first Gift of JoyJoy

May 14, 2009 FCBDD May 14, 2009 FCBDD

Miracle League

Miracle League

Go Reds!

More Gifts of JoyMore Gifts of Joy

Abram’s “Get

out and play” deck

ChaseChase

JaideJaidenn

Haydin Haydin

Kyle

Santagie

Emily

Miranda

Who we are…Who we are…

Nicholas RupertEvent Volunteer

Nicholas Rupert is the oldest of four siblings. A freshman at Hilliard Davidson High School, Nicholas is interested in pursuing studies in mechanical engineering. Nicholas is an avid hockey player and has played for the Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association for the past seven years. During that time, Nicholas has attended hockey school at Kent State and Miami Universities in pursuit of his goal of playing varsity hockey for Hilliard.  When Nicholas is not in school or playing hockey, he spends his time fishing, bike riding, and playing video games.

Hannah Matheny“Chow Kid,” Event Volunteer

I’m going into my junior year at Westland High School. I’m a squad leader in the marching band and play the flute. I am also in the school choir. I got accepted into Mosaic. I am the Secretary of my 4-H club & a counselor at the county camp. I’m going to Jamaica July 7th-16th with my youth group! In my free time I love experimenting with photography & singing (:

Jenni is a member of the Westland High School Marching Band. She is the Squad Leader for the clarinets. She is also a member of Drama Club and Girl Scouts. She loves animals, especially cats, and having fun with her friends. She also enjoys movies, scrapbooking and bonfires. She likes to make cookies and clean the Chows’ kitchen. One day she hopes to be a special needs teacher. Jennifer Moscato

“Chow Kid,” Event Volunteer

Emily is from Soviet Russia and often is referred to as “The Russian” or “Vlad.” She is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology on a Pre-physical Therapy Track at The Ohio State University. She enjoys art, exercise, and playing with her niece. She also really enjoys riding horses. Her dream is to be an artistic motorcycle-riding doctor and on weekends, a horse riding cop. She also plans on being a professional ice skater on her nights off. She has a strange obsession with peanut butter. She likes to think she knows how to do everything...her goals are limitless. She gets straight A's, but has trouble making sense when it comes to acting like an American, so Kailey often follows behind her explaining what she means to other people. She likes to work. Having a job is a very important part of her life. She volunteers as a children's soccer coach and enjoys sports of all kinds. 

Emiliya Akopyan

“Chow Kid,” Event Volunteer

Melissa is a student at Denison University with a double major in English and French and a minor in Music Performance. She plays the piccolo, flute, alto flute, and bass flute. She works as a lifeguard at four different pools. In her free time, she enjoys bike riding, swimming, reading and eating lots of food. She also likes to wear big sweaters. She likes to listen to loud music and dance very poorly.  Melissa has been volunteering for the Foundation for three years. She loves to dog-sit for the Brochowski's, and she is very much a Brochowski at heart. 

Melissa Basel“Chow Kid,” Event Volunteer, THE Voice of The MJB Raffle

Joseph Garbuglio

Event Volunteer

Joe attends Bishop Hartley High School. In his free time, he enjoys skiing and playing sports, especially soccer. He loves to spend time with his friends. He enjoys outdoor activities of all kinds.

Debi is a wife and mother of two kids, Ashley and Joe. She lives in Gahanna and works at the Clintonville Women’s Club. Family is Debi’s main priority, she is always there to help out her sisters.

Debi GarbuglioEvent Volunteer

Delaney just finished her sophomore year at Westland High School. She is a dedicated member of the Westland Marching Band and will be a section and squad leader of the trumpet section this season. Delaney has a never ending love for music. She likes reading, drawing, painting, photography and watching movies. She could be described as blunt, awkward and having an odd sense of humor, but she loves to have a good time. If she were a boy, she might grow a handle-bar mustache. The End.

Delaney Brochowski Photographer and Digital Image Manager

"At 19, everything is possible and tomorrow looks friendly." -Jim Bishop

Kailey spends a lot of her time with her friends. She likes to sing and is a member of the Coshocton Community Choir and an alumna of the All Ohio Youth Choir, The Ohio State University Women’s Glee Club, and served as the president for her high school choirs. She also enjoys reading and watching crime shows. Kailey has the illusion that she is a Disney princess. In her brain, everything is pink. Everything. Pink. All the time. She also loves sunflowers and cows…

No really, she loves cows.

Kailey Brochowski

Youth Volunteer Coordinator, Administrative Assistant

I am a retired nurse. I worked for 30 years for the State of Ohio in the Employee Health Services. I began as a diploma nurse and went to Otterbein College to complete a bachelors in nursing. I work as an occupational health nurse for the state and was certified in occupational health, becoming a COHN-S. I have been a member of the Occupational Health Nurses Association for many years and have held many offices in the local and state association. Currently I am serving as the Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Occupational Health Nurses. Since my retirement in 2006, I have volunteered at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, Helping Hands Free Clinic, the Red Cross, and the MJB Foundation.

Marilyn Atchison GrandmaFinance Manager

David LemmonResource Manager

Dave is an agent with Three Lemmons Insurance Agency. Originally from Worthington, he currently resides in Powell. He is married to his beautiful wife , Michelle, and has an even more beautiful daughter, Kate. He enjoys golf, fishing, and cooking.

He is also a 2011 Golf for Joy Champion.

John joined the MJB Foundation Board in November of 2008. He currently works as an Audit Director in the internal audit office of a prominent insurance and financial products provider headquartered in central Ohio.  Previously, he spent 18 years servicing and selling life insurance and financial products.  John is a graduate of The Ohio State University, is a Fellow with the Life Office Management Association (LOMA), and is a certificated pilot with multiple ratings from the Federal Aviation Administration.  In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in the world of aviation and tinkering with tools in the garage. 

John ScialabbaSpecial Projects

Matt is a devoted husband and father of three beautiful children and resides in Hilliard, Ohio. Matt graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Technical Management. A Network Design Specialist by trade, Matt holds multiple technical certifications and works in the business sales engineering department for Windstream Communications in Columbus. Passionate about hockey since youth, Matt continues to play and is a certified hockey coach, having coached for the past 6 years with the Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association. During his free time Matt enjoys spending time with his family, studying history, and doing genealogical research. In the future Matt looks forward to getting back into aviation and exercising the privileges of his private pilot’s license.

Matt’s responsibilities in the Director of Development role include corporate outreach, corporate sponsorship, fund raising, and growth strategy.

Matt Rupert Director of Development

Kelly has been on the Foundation board since 2009. She is married to Greg and they have two sons, Ethan and Ryan. They reside in Hilliard. After working for the Columbus Metropolitan Library for nine years, she decided to be a stay at home mom and open an in home day care. She is also a Tastefully Simple Consultant. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and volunteering at her sons’ school and Cub Scout Troop. Kelly and Greg also raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks as their youngest son was diagnosed with high functioning Autism in 2010.

Kelly SyferdOperations Coordinator

That is just the title on my business card - I heard a friend use a term and I would say it more accurately describes my role: accidental advocate. Growing up, I never envisioned being part of anything like this. Having a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, I never thought about doing more. Experiencing the loss of my daughter Meghan Joy, I grieved for what would never be. But never isn’t so long after all. Now, I am part of this wonderful organization. An organization that does more, fulfills needs where other resources fall short. And I am a witness to her Joy living on – in each person participating in our events, in every contributor supporting the Foundation, and in the face of every child we are able to help.In my professional life, I am the Information Manager at the Ohio State Medical Association. Responsible for overseeing data integrity and information management as well as fulfilling inquiries from members made via phone, fax, mail and email. Data management, consistency and reporting, staff training, and contributing in the social media aspects of the OSMA.I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Ohio State University. Nature, fishing, photography, sewing, genealogy, games, cooking and crafts are things I enjoy when I find a spare minute or two.

Annette Atchison BrochowskiCo-Founder - Director, Acquisitions Manager

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Founder – Director: Jim Brochowski

I have 3 daughters. That’s not what I say when folks ask because it’s awkward and uncomfortable for them sometimes. Running The MJB Foundation is my way of keeping alive the legacy of my daughter Meghan Joy. This isn’t the life’s work I would have guessed for myself, but it is a mission I embrace, a position I am proud to hold. I’m Meghan Joy’s Daddy, but I’m also very proud of Kailey and Delaney. Being there for all of my children, in whatever capacity, is my biggest priority. When I’m not running The MJB Foundation I play ice hockey and golf, spend time in the social media space blogging at thelifeofjimmer.blogspot.com and working (sometimes), on a number of ongoing projects around my house. I’m also currently the treasurer for the Westland Band Boosters. (I had some spare time I needed to fill.)My day-to-day is spent at the Columbus library working in customer service. In 26 years I’ve done everything from putting away books, to scanning microfilm, teaching computer classes, and a number of jobs in between. My secret dream is to retire one day and run The MJB Foundation full time. In the meantime I’m just going to keep being the best Daddy I can be.