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MA Premiere Figure Skating Event

BENEFITINGBreast Cancer Research AwarenessBowling Green,

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Rachael Flatt2010 Olympian & U.S. National Champion

Emily Samuelson2010 OlympianJunior World Dance Champion

Amber Glenn 2014 U.S. National Junior Ladies Champion

Felicia Zhang & Nathan Bartholomay2014 OlympiansU.S. National Silver Medalists

Piper Gilles & Paul PoirierCanadian National Silver Medalists World Team Members

Emily Hughes OlympianU.S. National Silver Medalist

Alexe Gilles U.S. National Junior Ladies Champion

Lee Harris U.S. National Junior Pairs Champion

Dan HollanderWorld Professional Skating Champion

Caitlin Yankowskas & Hamish GamanGreat Britain National Bronze Medalists

Max Aaron U.S. National Champion

Special Guests:Olympic Gold Medalists

Sarah Hughes & Scott Hamilton

benefiting:

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Thank you all so much for 11 Years!Welcome to Skate for Hope! I am honored that you have chosen to be a part of this special evening and I am

so grateful for your support and participation.

It is my pleasure to share with all of you that Skate for Hope has raised over $500,000 for breast cancer

research! This milestone and tremendous achievement has only been accomplished with the outstanding

commitment and contribution from everyone here this evening. Each skater in this show has earned their

place in the cast by raising funds to help find a cure. Our show unites generations to work together to fight

this disease that affects so many. We are here tonight to raise awareness and funding; but, also to celebrate

cancer survivors and empower the performers that skate to honor them.

Skate for Hope began as a dream in my heart to help me overcome and heal my soul from my own

experience with cancer. It truly has been the best medicine of my life. In July 2005, I sat late one night talking

with my dear friend Jenny Needham-Semaca and she asked me what continued to drive me to work so

passionately on this show. As I paused and reflected, I realized just how much Skate for Hope had healed me.

I knew then, that what continued to inspire me to run Skate for Hope is the lesson it has taught me. No matter

what challenge or hardship we face in our lives, good can grow from it. This is a life lesson I want to teach my

daughter Natalie. So my answer to Jenny then is the same today. I continue and love my work with Skate for

Hope because it is my living example to my daughter that good can grow from any crisis or challenge.

Always let life, even the difficult times, inspire you and shape your character. Never cower from adversity.

Rise up in every way and walk through it. This is my message for all of the daughters here tonight. That and

always get an annual mammogram!

Sincerest Regards,

Carolyn Bongirno

President & Founder Skate for Hope

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is a proud benefi ciary of Skate for Hope.

It’s our vision to promote and support world class research and quality care that lead to a cure of cancer.

VISIT SCOTTCARES.ORG TODAY Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship (CARES)

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Show SponsorsFounding Sponsors

Alisa & Rob Bernard Dr. Lisa & James Martin

Presenting SponsorsAaron’s

Bowling Green State University Ice ArenaAnn Gumowitz, In Honor of Amy, Emily & Sarah Hughes

Ohio Health Chiller Ice Rinks

Event Sponsors Karen Amerine Troy Barman Susan Bond Sally Brown Booz Allen Hamilton Robert DeRosa Sheri Engert Angelina Fiorini Beverly Ganley Karen Habanek John Habanek Laura Hochberger Lori Kaiser Brian Kaufman Karen Kelly Nujarin Khamchai Julie Launstein Lee Launstein Kathleen McGauran Bertha Jean Muffley Ailene Nash Hatch with Norah & Phoebe Sue O’Dorisio Barbara O’Neill Mike Peak Sarah Ramirez Diane and Manfred Rayne Sierra Rhoades Gwen Rigby-Chirico Ben & Gina Salpietro Hawkins School PTO Steven Scott Kathy Sheward Bill Sheward Mindy Skinner Kathy Stiffler Katie Thrun Lora Thrun Judith Wahrman Timm Waibel Walmart Stores Becky Warren Oliver Williams George Eric Wood Gi Woong Yun Abdulrahman Zaidan

Thank you

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Donating SponsorsThe Following Sponsors Donated Invaluable Items, Services and Equipment to make Skate for Hope Possible

Athena Water Cache

Ray Horgan CPA - Farwick, Curran & Horgan Keegan James Photography

Leah Adams Photography Lesley Huddle - Eat More Sugar Co.

Macy’s Mark L’Hommedieu Photography

Max & Erma’s Restaurants m.e. puff design, LLC

Panera Bread The Quarter Bistro & Tavern, Ann Arbor

Rainbo Sports Shop, Chicago Red Roof Inns

Sharene! Designer Sports Wear Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi Michigan

Vera Bradley

Skate for Hope extends its sincerest thanks and appreciation to its amazing team for creating and running the show.

Keith & Natalie Bongirno Kristen Izzie Martha Jankowski Pam & Jordan Morlan Wendy Herb Jeremy Rogers James Conlon Ryan Bunce Jason Beebe Denise Hughes Margy Bennett Toni Carter Fiona Loftus-Jones Shelly Bressler Tracy Koehler Laura Dunn Betsy Dewitt Jamie Ann Baringer Kristina Jameson Leslie Knott Lesley Huddle Dawn Balapole Ann Gerstner-Karimy Michele Mansoor Amy Macioci-Cermak Sheri Engert Margie Stewart Mel Shilling Mark L’Hommedieu Tim Gleason Mike Alu Pat Higgins.

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Scott HamiltonOlympic Gold Medalist

37 years ago this month, my mother’s battle with cancer ended right here in Bowling

Green. Ever since, I’ve honored her life by doing everything I can to help find a cure for cancer. It is

so possible, if we all work together!

Special GuestEmcee & Speaker

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Sarah HughesOlympic Gold Medalist

For my courageous mother, a breast cancer survivor who gave life to six beautiful children and continues to show us what it means to live one. I dedicate my role in this year’s Skate for Hope to my mother Amy, who bravely battled breast cancer, and continues to teach her six children (and three grandchildren) about what matters most in life.

Special GuestEmcee & Speaker

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To my mother, Amy, whose strength of character, kindness

and generosity inspires me and my five siblings every day.

Photo courtesy ofKeegan James Photography

Emily HughesOlympian

US National Silver Medalist

Headliner

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Felicia Zhang &Nathan Bartholomay2014 OlympiansUS National Silver Medalists

We are honored to perform here at Skate for Hope 2014.

Nathan lost father his father to brain cancer in 2008 and their performance tonight is dedicated to him.

Photo courtesy of Leah Adams

Headliners

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Max AaronUS National Champion

World Team Member

I dedicate my performance to those children battling cancer

who have been associated with, and are cared for, in part, at the office where my father practices

pediatric medicine. It is those kids who serve as an inspiration to all

the other kids at his office.

Photo courtesy of Leah Adams

Headliner

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Rachael Flatt2010 OlympianUS National Champion

To those who have courageously fought the battle against cancer, I applaud and sincerely admire you. Your strength is beyond imaginable, and for that, I will always be amazed and inspired. So I’d like to dedicate this one to you - you who shows us all that giving up is never an option and you who shows us all how to truly live in the moment so that we can cherish the life and the opportunities we have been given. Your unyielding resolve to beat cancer will never cease to inspire me to do my best each day and help in any way I can to get closer to a cure!

Photo courtesy of X. Sean Gao Photography

Headliner

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Piper Gilles & Paul PoirierCanadian National Silver Medalists

World Team Members

This year, my dedication is to two of the most powerful and strong

women I know – Carolyn Bongirno and Heidi Floyd. These two ladies have both gone through one of

the toughest wars that one will ever have to face, and have come

back from this battlefield with a sense of spirit and motivation to spread the word about how we

can all contribute to finding a cure. Both have families of their

own, and have shown not just their family that kindness can go a long

way, but they have begun to show the country. Heidi just ventured up

to the Great North, where Paul and I live in Toronto, and I’m sure she

will do great things. Carolyn aims to expand Skate for Hope all across

the USA. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better person, and for

showing me that it is important to go after something in which you believe. You ladies are the

greatest!~ Piper

I am supporting Skate for Hope this year to remind my Matante Sue

that we are thinking of her as she battles with cancer. ~ Paul

Photo courtesy of Stephan Potopnyk/

Skate Canada

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Caitlin Yankowskas &Hamish GamanBritish National Bronze Medalists

This year we would like to dedicate our performance to all the people whose lives have been effected by cancer. We empathize with you all and hope this performance will put a smile on your face. Thank you Skate for Hope for letting us be part of your wonderful cause and fantastic benefit show ~ Love, Caits & H :)

Headliners

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Act One1 Beautiful Day Choreographer Kristen Izzie Headliner Opening

2 Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves Choreographer Kristen Izzie Kimberly Coxe Fiona Jones Taylor Johnston Alicia Keeler Abby Miller Angie Miske Katherine Ruch Tera Zorn-Kelner

3 Headliner Emily Samuelson

4 Footprints in the Sand Choreographer Laura Dunn Katie Chicotel Melanie Cole Rachel Dysinger Kathryn Henzler Molly Kerr Morgan Naugle Tayler Stevens Joy Thomas Mary Jane Walther Chloe Wires

5 Headliners Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier

6 Titanium Choreographer Betsy Dewitt Marissa Avery Larissa Barman Amara Berhan Linzy Fitzpatrick Ava Forrester Grace Gregory Sebastian Huber Marisa Launstein Emily Scherreik Katherine Toth Mitzie Yun

7 Headliner Rachael Flatt

8 Happy Choreographers Toni Carter & Kristina Jameson Zoey Dean Madelyn Esposito Liliya Fyffe Calleigh Gleason Grace Hanson Erin Kelly Christina L’Hommedieu Brynn McGrail Aidan Norman Serafina Rees Katie Thrun

9 Headliner Dan Hollander

10 Applause Choreographer Fiona Jones Phoebe Anderson Grace Bond Angel Brassfield Caitlyn Canter Lillian Connolly Keegan Gleason Kiera Gleason Natalie L’Hommedieu Gabriel Roberts Maddison Wilson

11 Headliner Amber Glenn

12 Survivor Celebration Ceremony

13 Headliners Caitlin Yankowskas & Hamish Gaman

Intermission

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Act Two14 You Gotta Be Choreographer Tracy Koehler Emily Allen Melinda Barman Madeline Brimmer Hannah Brooker Mandy Hartman Giulianna Larson Sophie Pahl Averie Panozzo Meredith Turner Cordelia Van der Veer

15 Headliner Alexe Gilles

16 Burn Choreographer Tera Zorn-Kelner Camille Amoako Sophia Floehr Mallory Fogt Jenny L’Hommedieu Suzy L’Hommedieu Olivia Lake Kailyn Mattox Lauren Muffley Kaitlyn Nash Catie Ryan Amanda Scott Hannah Seckman Alli Stiffler Grace Hollis

17 Outstanding Fundraiser Recognition Ceremony

18 Headliner Lee Harris

19 Let It Go Choreographer Shelly Bressler Emma Blakely Claire Bowers Amelia Brogley Samantha Brzozka Cora Egbert Emily Fennema Meara Holden Emily Juette Mason Konesky Ciara Lalor Ava Peper Gabe Pollock-O’Dorisio Natalia Pollock-O’Dorisio Chesnee Vincent

20 Headliner Dan Hollander

21 The Walker Choreographer Martha Jankowski Coral Cogar Amber Engert Ashley Engert Jordan Morlan Sophie Schuss Shelby Stewart Meghan Vickery Elizabeth Williams

22 Headliner Emily Hughes

23 Michael Jackson Medley Choreographer Kristen Izzie Rachael Bachman Alexa Bouts Rosie Canter Claire Feit Kendall Hackler Ani Kahaian Hannah Miller Samantha Rosen Livvy Shilling Kelsey Turner Ryan Vanko

24 Headliners Felicia Zhang & Nathan Bartholomay

25 Headliner Max Aaron

26 This is the New Year Choreographer Kristen Izzie Headliner Finale

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Emily Samuelson 2010 Olympian

I am honored to once again be a part of this amazing event that benefits breast cancer research.

I skate for all those who have battled or are currently battling breast cancer - particularly my

grandmother, Elizabeth Woodin, and a good friend, Janet Cross,

both of whom are breast cancer survivors - and I skate in hope

of a cure.

Photo courtesy of X. Sean Gao Photography

Headliner

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Alexe GillesU.S. National Junior Ladies Champion

I am dedicating my performance tonight to two cancer warriors, Bill Demotte and Heidi Floyd! These two people have touched and inspired me and my family in so many ways. I cannot thank them enough for always bringing a smile to our faces! So tonight I hope that my skate will put a smile on their faces!

Photo courtesy of Erica Armstrong, Skate Canada

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Dan HollanderWorld Professional Skating Champion

I would like to dedicate my performance to everyone who

has taken up the good fight against cancer. I have been taught the true meaning of

perseverance from friends and family members that have been

touched by this disease. I have been told that a smile and

laughter is the best cure for what ails you, so hopefully I can put a smile on your face and possibly

give you a chuckle or two!

Photo courtesy of Leah Adams

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Amber GlennUS National Junior Ladies Champion

It is an honer to perform in the 2014 Skate for Hope. The cause is very close to my heart! My coach, Ann Brumbaugh, has lost her mother to Breast Cancer, so I dedicate this skate to her and to my Aunt Lisa who not only lost her mother and two sisters to breast cancer, with the third having fought the battle and won, but whom is also fighting cancer herself. I love you very much and I hope this performance puts a smile on your face!!! I love you Aunt Lisa!!!

Photo courtesy of Leah Adams

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Lee HarrisUS National Junior Pairs Champion

Mum, I’ve skated for you but tonight I skate with you.

Photo courtesy of Leah Adams

Headliner

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Emily AllenCamille Amoako Phoebe Anderson ~ I dedicate my performance to the memory of my coach’s Mum, Sally Harris.

Marissa Avery ~ I would like to dedicate this program to my god mother Bernice Temple a 25 year cancer survivor and to my two cousins Bethanne Jamison and Shelly Brown who lost their lives to the disease.

Rachael Bachman ~ I want my performance to touch and inspire those battling breast cancer to stay strong and keep fighting, everything happens for a reason!

Larissa Barman ~ I dedicate my skate to my Aunt Ann who is a breast caner survivor.Melinda Barman I dedicate my skate to my Aunt Misty who is a cancer survivor.

Amara Berhan ~ I am skating for all those who have been affected by this horrible disease. They are forever in my thoughts and prayers.

Emma Blakely Grace Bond ~ To my mom, a Stage 3 survivor of melanoma, and to all those affected by breast and other forms of cancer. Keep your faith!

Alexa Bouts ~ I dedicate my performance to all of the incredible survivors out there. Their strength inspires so many every day. Thank you for being such wonderful role models!

Claire Bowers ~ I’m skating today for my Grandma, who is a breast cancer survivor! She is in the stands watching me today! I love you Grandma!!!

Angel Brassfield ~ I dedicate my performance to my sister Shelbie, Talia Joy, and anyone fighting cancer.

Madeline Brimmer Amelia Brogley Hannah Brooker Samantha Brzozka ~ I dedicate this skate in memory of my grandpa John Joint and my great grandmother Eleanor Brzozka.

Caitlyn Canter ~ “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” - President Snow. Let us have hope!

Rosie Canter ~ “He who fights has hope, he who has hope have everything” - Thomas Carlyle

Katie Chicotel Coral Cogar Melanie Cole ~ Ms. Allison I skate in honor of your strength and beauty. May your beautiful smile shine on forever.

Lillian Connolly ~ I dedicate my performance to my cousin Heather Cornwell who is fighting her battle with cancer this year and my Aunt Judy who is a survivor. I also skate in memory of my Aunt Nellie. For you all, I skate for hope!

Kimberly Coxe ~ I skate in honor of all my friends and family who have been affected and influenced by cancer. I am inspired by your life stories.

Zoey Dean

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Rachel Dysinger ~ I dedicate this performance to all woman. Especially those who have already been effected by the disease.

Cora Egbert Amber Engert ~ I would like to dedicate this to everybody who is, or has, fought in this battle. You are our heroes.

Ashley Engert ~ I would like to dedicate this to all my friends and family who have been diagnosed with cancer. Love you all!

Madelyn Esposito Claire Feit Emily Fennema ~ In loving memory of Dr. Ralph Wahrman.

Linzy Fitzpatrick ~ I am skating today in memory of my Great-Grandmother, Barbara Christine Pounders, two time cancer survivor.

Sophia Floehr Mallory Fogt ~ I dedicate my performance to Becky Murray, Ruth Fabian, and the memory of my great grandmother, Mary Sellers Swingle.

Ava Forrester Liliya Fyffe ~ I dedicate my performance in Skate for Hope to my Aunt Wendey, a strong, beautiful and inspiring breast cancer survivor!

Calleigh Gleason Keegan Gleason Kiera Gleason

Grace Gregory ~ I dedicate my performance to my grandparents and to all of those living with cancer.

Kendall Hackler Grace Hanson Mandy Hartman ~ I am so happy to be here because I am skating for my late Grandma Tiep who had BREAST CANCER twice and survived both times.

Kathryn Henzler ~ To my wonderful Grandma, who loves figure skating, took me to lessons years ago, and is a breast cancer survivor.

Meara Holden ~ I love skating and am here to honor my mother and all those I know who are affected by cancer.

Grace Swenson Hollis ~ My skating in Skate for Hope is for my Grandfather, Ronald Hollis. Thank you for coming to the show!

Sebastian Huber ~ To my coaches throughout the years.

Taylor Johnston Fiona Jones Emily Juette ~ Thanks to all my family and friends for donating to a very worthy cause.

Ani Kahaian Alicia Keeler Love you Gran!

Erin Kelly ~ I would like to dedicate this performance to my great-grandma Sullivan, great aunt Jane and all other breast cancer patients.

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Molly Kerr ~ I am skating today in honor of everyone in my family that has been effected by cancer.

Mason Konesky ~ I’m skating for my Great Aunt Joyce, Marina Williford and so many of my parents friends who have known someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Please help raise money for this organization and come watch me skate!

Christina L’Hommedieu ~ I am skating because a very special person in my life, my Aunt Chris, had breast cancer. I want her to be cured, and I don’t want to get breast cancer.

Jenny L’Hommedieu ~ I am skating to honor my Aunt Anne, Aunt Liz, Aunt Chris, my great grandmother, and too many other special friends that have had breast cancer.

Natalie L’Hommedieu ~ I am skating for my Aunt Chris, Aunt Liz, Mrs. Chrisman, and Mrs. Murphy; and in memory of my great grandmother G.G. and Aunt Anne. I hope we find a cure so that no one is hurt by this disease anymore.

Suzy L’Hommedieu ~ I am doing Skate for Hope because breast cancer is a terrible thing and we need to end it.

Olivia Lake Ciara Lalor Giulianna Larson ~ It is an honor to be part of this event. I skate in honor of great-grandma Dorothy.

Marisa Launstein ~ I am skating in memory of my Grandma, Dolores Arnoldy.

Trinity Lee ~ This truly is an honor and privilege for me to skate and perform for the first time for Skate for Hope 2014. The most important reason why I skate and raise money for this event is to raise funding for Breast Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Awareness.

Kailyn Mattox ~ This is my 5th year to skate for my MaGa, Marilyn Williams, an ovarian cancer survivor.

Brynn McGrail ~ I dedicate my performance to my aunt Peachie, who has inspired me and my family in so many ways as she has battled cancer, staying positive and never giving up.

Abby Miller Hannah Miller Angie Miske ~ This is my 4th year skating in this beautiful show. Skate for Hope has blessed my life is ways I never expected and I couldn’t imagine not being a part of it. Thanks Carolyn for giving me this opportunity.

Jordan Morlan ~ I skate for all of the brave women who have and are currently fighting this disease. And also for the friends and family members that are beside them every step of their fight.

Lauren Muffley ~ Tonight I skate to honor my family members who have fought cancer. Several of them lost their battle and several won, and others are continuing to fight.

Kaitlyn Nash ~ I would like to dedicate my performance tonight to my grandma, Donna Mathew.

Morgan Naugle ~ My performance is dedicated to friends and family that have been effected by cancer.

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Aidan Norman ~ To My Grandmother Alice Stanley and Great Grandmother Bernice Norman.

Sophie Pahl ~ I know many friends and family that have been effected by cancer. My performance is dedicated to them. xo

Averie Panozzo Ava Peper Gabe Pollock-O’Dorisio ~ I am skating for my mom who had breast cancer.

Natalia Pollock-O’Dorisio ~ I am skating for my mom and for the pure joy of skating.

Serafina Rees ~ I dedicate my performance to my mom, a breast cancer survivor, and my family. I love you!

Gabriel Roberts ~ I dedicate my performance to my grandmother, Pam, who is a breast cancer survivor. I always love spending time with her.

Samantha Rosen Katherine Ruch Catie Ryan Emily Scherreik ~ I would like to dedicate my performance to my two Grandmothers who both died of cancer before I was born.

Sophie Schuss Amanda Scott ~ I dedicate my performance to all the cancer survives out there.

Hannah Seckman Livvy Shilling Tayler Stevens ~ I dedicate my performance to my strong and loving Grandpa! Way to win your fight!

Shelby Stewart ~ My performance is dedicated to my Aunt Mary and my Great Aunt Eileen, who both fought courageously against breast cancer.

Alli Stiffler ~ I skate to honor Linda Cover, Ellen Cover, Betty Boyer, Beth Allen, Peggy Stone, Betty Dismukes, Marlene Price, Myrna Freeman.

Joy Thomas ~ I am skating in dedication to my Husband who is celebrating his 5th year of being cancer free!!

Katie Thrun ~ For my Grammy, Donna Birkefeld. I miss you.

Katherine Toth ~ I would like to dedicate my performance to my Mom. She has supported my skating while battling breast cancer. I Love You Mom!

Kelsey Turner ~ I dedicate my performance to all breast cancer survivors.

Meredith Turner ~ I dedicate my skating to all my family and friends who are fighting the fight and those who fought the fight and now celebrate in heaven.

Cordelia Van der Veer Ryan Vanko

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Meghan Vickery ~ I would like to dedicate this performance to cancer survivors and thank my friends and family for their support.

Chesnee Vincent ~ In loving memory of my Uncle Dewayne who lost his battle with cancer six years ago.

Mary Jane Walther

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Elizabeth Williams Maddison Wilson Chloe Wires ~ I dedicate this performance to anyone who has suffered from or lost a loved one to Breast Cancer.

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