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Enabling HopePresidentRick RovakVice-PresidentRoberta GartenbergSecretaryJenny M. BartlowTreasurerSusan SullivanDirectorsBecky BrownJames CantalinJohn CaplinChantelle Nickson Clarkellen FuttermanDiane Gallantevan GoldfarbDavid HutkinKathy KarasickMichael LitzKathy ManganaroMartin W. MooreJacki RosenPeter SchickDawn Van HoutenRavi Yadava, DOExecutive DirectorCindy Frank, JDSpecial Events DirectorStacy AbelesProgram Nurse ManagersChristine A. Lyss, RNCyndi Stotler, RN, BSN, MAJane Roodman Weiss, RN, BSNExecutive AssistantTracy GellmanCo-Founders:David A. Caplin, MDMarlys Schuh, MD

A B R e A S T C A N C e R L I F e L I N e

St. Luke’s Hospital is brimming with pride over their recently renovated and expanded Cancer Center – a $6.2 million dollar projectcovering 30,000 square feet in the eastBuilding of the hospital. It enables St. Luke'sto provide the highest quality of care andcomfort to patients and the family memberswho accompany them for treatments.

And some of those patients are from Gateway to Hope.

When Christine Lyss and Jane RoodmanWeiss, Gateway to Hope Program NurseManagers, met with Rod Henning, Director of Case Management/Oncology Services,there was no hesitation on the part of St. Luke’s to become a Partner and Provider.The hospital contracted to provide surgical,medical and radiation oncology services.The partnership helps patients diagnosedwith breast cancer who do not have insurance or are underinsured and lack the adequate funds to pay for treatment.

The hospital provides patients with comprehensive medical services. Theirstate-of-the-art infusion center is very calming. Large windows provide naturallight. There is a healing garden just outsidewith beautiful trees and landscaping. Thereis ample room for friends or family to visitwith their loved ones during this difficult period.

Rod Henning commented that “Our physicians are very supportive of the program and have never hesitated to volunteer their time and services.” Mary ellen Bruenderman, Oncology

Resource Nurse, is a liaison and navigatorfor Gateway to Hope patients and all uninsured breast cancer patients at St. Luke’s. She helps patients access theresources they need and facilitates theirtreatment. Mary ellen said “It is very reassuring to uninsured patients with breastcancer to know that Gateway to Hope isthere to help them.”

One of the treating medical oncologists, Dr. Julie Gill explained, “everyone who is involved in the treatment of breast cancerpatients is like a link in the chain of abracelet that helps a patient overcome thediagnosis of breast cancer.”

Gateway to Hope also acknowledges thevalued partnerships with the medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and breastsurgeons who have generously donatedtheir expertise to our patients.

The commitment to the Gateway to Hopeprogram by St. Luke’s Hospital and theirmedical staff is a very important link in ourever-growing chain!

St. Luke’s Hospital ProudGateway to Hope Partner and Provider

Mary Ellen Bruenderman Rod Henning


Message from the President:It’s been several monthssince our last LIFeLINenewsletter. In that time, theStaff and Board at Gatewayto Hope have continued towork in many areas in orderto better serve the BreastCancer community. Thegoal of these efforts is targeted at reaching thenewly diagnosed and thenetwork of partners andproviders who have contact

with them. We are constantly working to find ways toreach those who may not be getting information aboutGateway to Hope and are therefore not aware of thelifeline we provide through immediate care.

Some of you, whose only contact with Gateway toHope is through our newsletter or events, may not befamiliar as to how we actually carry out our mission.The process, skillfully managed by our Program NurseManagers, is complicated. We could fill an entirenewsletter explaining the many issues faced each dayby our staff. The key to understanding the challengesGateway to Hope encounters in making sure each patient gets the necessary care in the most timely way,is that no two patients present with the exact same circumstances. Certainly we are all focused on positiveoutcomes. These outcomes are driven by the compassionate care and support that begins with whoever answers that call from our next patient.You’ve all heard the saying, “it takes a village.” AtGateway to Hope, the village begins in our office andextends to our wonderful partners and providers. Ican’t think of a better illustration of a partnership thanthe village that is Gateway to Hope.

In 2012 we treated 68 new patients while continuingcare for another 125. Keep in mind, that if someonecalls our office and for some reason does not qualify as a GTH patient, we make sure to refer them to resources that more specifically fit their need. Our staffhas done this more than 800 times since our inceptionand does this with the same compassion as withsomeone who becomes a Gateway to Hope patient.

Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, butwe make a life by what we give.” I think this describesGateway to Hope.

Rick Rovak

Clarient, Inc., a GE Healthcare CompanyMary M. Klix, MD, Comprehensive Cancer Care

Ganesh C. Kudva, MD, Comprehensive Cancer CareEric Waltemate, DC

We extend our gratitude to these new partners andwelcome them to the Gateway to Hope family.

New Partners and ProvidersJune through December 2012

Congratulations Jenny!extraordinary is the ideal word to describe Gateway to Hope boardmember Jenny Bartlow. Jenny wasrecently honored by Connections to Success for her successful professional and community endeavors at their Celebration ofWomen Luncheon held March 5, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton.

Jenny spent the last 20 years in theInformation Technology industry asa determined, take charge individualproviding strategic technology direction and as a motivatedleader who develops and mentors others around her. Jenny currently serves as the Director of Global Services for the R&DInformation Technology division at Monsanto.

Following her diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer in 2006,Jenny became involved in Gateway to Hope. After meeting patients, listening to their stories and hearing how Gateway toHope provided them with the assistance they desperatelyneeded, she was shocked to hear that there were people whoelected to forgo treatment because they didn’t have the financialmeans to do so. As a former breast cancer patient, she couldnever imagine being in a position to make a choice about herhealth and believes everyone should have access to breast cancer care. It’s Jenny’s personal goal to help to grow the number of treatable patients by introducing Gateway to Hope to friends, family and everyone that she meets to raise awareness on behalf of those in need.

Jenny currently serves on the board of directors of Gateway to Hope and this past year was elected Secretary of the organization. She also chairs the Nominating Committee and participates on various committees. Jenny chaired thePar excellence! Golf Tournament in both 2011 and 2012 and wasinstrumental in raising over $100,000 at the event each year.

Jenny Bartlow


KaleidoHope Presents:Cirque Magnifique soaredto new heights in 2012!Co-chairs, Roberta Gartenberg and Peggy

Musen, with the help of the planning committee, bent over backwards to host a fantastically fun soiree formore than 270 Gateway to Hope supporters at the Palladium Saint Louis on Saturday, October 27, 2012.The evening included an extremely successful Fund the Need that was kicked off by a touching testimonyfrom Gateway to Hope patient, Beth W. everyone loved the extensive silent and live auction items that included signed Cardinals and Rams memorabilia, dining experiences, stunning jewelry and a Judith Lieberclutch. Simons Jewelers once again, graciously donatedan exquisite diamond necklace for the popular Box Raffle.To close out the night, guests were treated to daring performances by cirque troupe Wordwide entertainment.

KaleidoHope was a tremendous successbecause of thegenerosity of our sponsors:

• Presenting Sponsor – Missouri Professional Mutual• Simons Jewelers• Centene Corporation• enterprise Holdings Foundation• Kuhn Family Foundation• Neteffects Inc.• Schriber Family Supporting Organization• Fifth Third Bank, Harvey Kornblum Foundation• LaBarge Coating• The emerson Hermetic Motor Division• UMB Bank• Kathy Manganaro• Pam and Craig Toder

The Fourth Annual KaleidoHope event will take place onSaturday, October 26, 2013 at The Four Seasons. Besure to save the date for another memorable evening.

Sherri Slyman, Lyn Castellano, Tammy Stockmannand Terri Frigerio

Co-Founder Marlys Schuh, MD

Co-Chairs Roberta Gartenber and Peggy Musen

Cirque performer with Chantelle Nickson Clark

Galia Movitz with Mark and Kim Hyman

Patient Beth W.

Flying Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease

LuWayne Haney and Katie Trout

For sisters Mona, Holly and Minga, sheer panic set in themoment they were told their mother elaine had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After being told that ovarianand breast cancer are often hereditary, the sisters knew thatthey needed to take action. elaine’s doctor recommendedthat all three daughters undergo genetic testing. “When welearned that mom’s cancer could be hereditary,” said middlesister Minga, who was 43 at the time, “we knew we neededto get tested.” However, filled with fear and uncertainty, thesisters did not immediately have their testing completed.It was the oldest sister Mona who was the first to be diagnosedwith breast cancer after finding a lump in her breast. Shewas then tested and found to be positive for the BRCA2gene in February 2011. A few months later, Minga discovered lumps in her breastduring a self examination, and ultimately received the samedevastating news that she, too, had breast cancer and wasBRCA2 positive. “When I heard the word cancer, I felt asthough I was receiving a death sentence.” Doctors presented Minga with some tough choices: Theycould try to shrink the tumor, or remove the breast. Theworking mother of two put on a brave face for her family and opted for surgery. “I decided to have a double mastectomy and complete hysterectomy, but was terrifiedbecause I knew if I wasn’t working I couldn’t pay my insurance premiums anymore. Without insurance, I didn’tknow how I was going to get through it all.”

The moment she stumbled upon a Gateway to Hope poster,Minga says everything changed. “They became just whattheir name says they are - a gateway to hope. They immediately began paying my premiums so I could maintainmy insurance. They also covered cell phone bills so I couldmake my appointments, as well as the gas money to getback and forth from all the doctors’ offices. When some ofthe burden is taken away from you, it makes all the difference in the world. It suddenly felt like this thing wassurvivable.”Holly, who was 38 years old, says the fear was overwhelmingas she watched, one by one, her mother and older sistersbattle cancer. “My personality was the type to just ignore it,but I knew the odds were stacking up against me. My greaterfear was that with a low income and no insurance, I’d wind upwith cancer as well, and no means to treat it. I couldn’t evenafford to get tested.”Minga had the same concerns for Holly, and went directly to the Gateway to Hope nurses for help. Her nurses, Cyndiand Chris, sprang into action and not only arranged forHolly’s testing, but after Holly learned she was a carrier forthe BRCA2 gene, connected her with doctors and arrangedfor her surgeries and medication at no cost to Holly. And whenHolly was unable to work due to her treatment and recovery,Gateway to Hope even covered her family’s mortgage.“Without Gateway to Hope,” Holly says, “there would havebeen no hope or light at the end of this tunnel. Their generosity and support gave me the freedom and ability to focus on my treatment and recovery and literally savedmy life.”Today, all three sisters and their mother are living cancer free.


Gateway to Hope to the Rescue

Up, Up and Away

Against a backdrop of hot-air balloons, more than 120 golfers teed off at the annual Gateway to Hope presents the MLR Open. It was a dayfilled with hope, love and family as the Levison Family worked with theGateway to Hope Young Friends Committee to host another fantasticevent. Pictured are members of the Young Friends Committee and theLevison Family - Bryan Sanger, Henry Levison, Michelle Levison Rosch,Mike Rosch, April Levison, Matthew Levison and John Caplin.

Patient Holly N. with Program Nurse Manager Cyndi Stotler


The 2012 Gateway to Hope GO! team

Tracy Gellman wanted to celebrate her birthday in a big way– and give back at the same time. Tracy, who is Gateway toHope’s executive Assistant, became involved with the organization as a Young Friends Committee member in2009. After co-chairing their annual comedy show, Laughterfor Life, for the past three years, Tracy was up for a newchallenge. One evening over dinner with friends, the idea ofa birthday benefit concert came up. “A few friends recently formed a band called MÄNSHIP, and were lookingfor a place to play in front of a large group of people. I have a great relationship with Blueberry Hill and thought it wouldbe the perfect venue for the band to perform for a crowd”said Tracy. After locking in a date, developing a theme andusing the power of social media to spread the word, WINTeRFeST – A Mardi Gras Show became a reality! On Friday, February 8, 2013 a crowd of over 200 packed

Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room to celebrate Tracy’s birthday and rock out to MÄNSHIP’s versions of Classic Rock, 80sand Alternative Rock songs, while enjoying the beats of DJTater Tot in between sets. After the show Tracy noted, “WINTERFEST exceeded all of my expectations andproved that tapping into your social network can be verybeneficial in reaching a large audience. I am extremelygrateful for the overwhelming showing of support. To be ableto raise over $3,000 for Gateway to Hope while having agreat time, is a huge bonus!”

Celebrating Our Patients asWe Race for a Cure®

Once again, Gateway to Hope is proud to provide our supporters with the opportunity to participate in the 15thannual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® as a memberof the Gateway to Hope team. This year’s race isscheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2013. Whether youare walking to celebrate breast cancer survivorship orhonor a loved one, the race provides a great way to support the St. Louis Affiliate of the Susan G. KomenFoundation and their generous commitment to Gatewayto Hope through their community grant program.If you are interested in joining the Gateway to Hopeteam, please contact our office at 314.569.1113 for additional information.

Whatever your motivation, join Team Gateway to Hope! We are proud to have been selected for GO! for a Cause, the official charity training program of GO! St. Louis, for the third consecutive year. Whether this is your first time attempting to run a 5K or you are a competitivemarathoner, we've got something for everyone. We willwork to pair you up with the right teammates as you prepare to reach your personal performance goals while raising money for a great cause.

If you are interested in joining this year’s team, please visit the Upcoming events section on our website, www.gthstl.org.

Ready, Set, Run…

Rocking for a Cause

Is finishing a competitive race on your Bucket List?Will you be fighting the flab as part of your New Year’sResolution? Are you just feeling philanthropic andwant to raise funds to help fight breast cancer?

(from left to right): Sunny Sims, Tracy Gellman, Betsy Lewis


Abeles and Hoffman, P.C.: The employees of Abelesand Hoffman selected Gateway to Hope as a beneficiaryfor their Blue Jeans for Charity fundraiser.

Brighton Collectibles St. Louis Galleria: SharonDruker, Dawn Matlock and their associates chose Gatewayto Hope as their charity of choice for their breast cancerbracelet promotion. Gateway to Hope received a portion ofthe proceeds from the sale of 2012 Power of Pink Braceletduring the month of October.

Bogey Hills Country Club Ladies Association: PaulaWalters and the Bogey Hills Country Club Ladies Association selected Gateway to Hope as the beneficiaryof their annual cancer golf tournament.

California Pizza Kitchen: The West County Center California Pizza Kitchen location donated back a percent-age of one day of sales from all Gateway to Hope diners.

Chesterfield Bears Football Team: Members of theChesterfield Bears football team raised funds and aware-ness at Wal-mart during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.They collected donations and distributed informationalcards to customers.

“Dress for the Cure” in Marquand, Missouri: AllisonBoyer and the citizens of Madison County supported Gateway to Hope patient Donna S. by hosting a costumeparty to benefit Gateway to Hope over Halloween weekend.

Fifth Third Bank: Gateway to Hope board member DawnVan Houten and other employees of Fifth Third Bankheated things up in October when they held a chili cook-offto benefit Gateway to Hope. Thanks for your ongoing support.

Lincoln County Medical Center Breast Cancer Walkand Dinner: Lee Ann Henebry, Mandy Hoffman, AshleyCobb and the rest of their committee held a fantastic walkand dinner in October to raise funds for Gateway to Hope.Over 200 people came out to support Gateway to Hopeand proudly wear their pink at the annual Positively PinkBreast Cancer events. Our deepest thanks for yourcontinuing support.

Longaberger Horizon of Hope Fund: Gateway to Hopewas the beneficiary of the recent Longaberger “Hope is onthe Horizon” High Tea. Thank you to Annamarie Sulivan andthe area Longaberger consultants for their generous gift.

M&M Custard: The employees of Freddy’s Steakburgersand Frozen Custard of Mid Missouri selected Gateway toHope as the beneficiary of their October Custard for aCure fundraiser. It was a “cool” way to spread the wordabout Gateway to Hope in Jefferson City and Sedalia.

Merrill Lynch: Liesl Livingston and her team at MerrillLynch invited Gateway to Hope to participate in theirWomen, Wealth and Wellness event at the Four SeasonsHotel in October. The event raffle proceeds benefitedGateway to Hope.

Missouri Cameo Club: Carole Goldfarb and the MissouriCameo Club selected Gateway to Hope as one of theircharities for 2012.

National Mah Jongg League: Terri Schnitzer choseGateway to Hope as the recipient of proceeds from thesale of 2012 Mah Jongg cards.

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School: The students, staff and faculty of the Saul Mirowitz JewishCommunity School chose Gateway to Hope as the recipient of their recent fundraising efforts.

The Cup: In October, The Cup allocated a percentage ofsales to benefit Gateway to Hope. Thank you to emmaKlues and the staff of The Cup for helping us during BreastCancer Awareness Month.

Think Pink Raffle: Local Longaberger consultant ColleenKempfert hosted an annual Think Pink raffle to benefitGateway to Hope. Colleen’s ongoing support through theyears is greatly appreciated.

The Weingarten: With record breaking heat, Kevin Bauman and the staff of The Weingarten in Bellevillehosted the inaugural Weinstock Music Festival to benefitGateway to Hope. St. Louis’ own Smash Band headlinedthe event.

Yucandu, LLC: Gateway to Hope was honored to be selected as the charity of choice for one of Yucandu ArtStudio’s Wednesdays for Women events.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to Gateway to Hope!

That’s What Friends Are ForWe are very grateful to the following businesses, organizations and communitiesfor selecting Gateway to Hope as the beneficiaries of their fundraising events:

Tributes from July through December 2012

In Honor of …50th Birthday of DougAachRuthellyn Roufa

Birth of Jonah AbelesBarbara and Harvey CotlarRobert HeidemanLouise and Rick Rovak

Jan AbramsNancy Lehrer

Speedy Recovery of AlvinAppelbaumelaine and Jerry Levyelaine and Jordan Rudolph

Birth of Avra Joan ArnowDoris and Harold Zinn

Cathy ArstNancy Lehrer

60th Birthday of Jeff BakerMarci Blum, Bob Schaper andBettyMae Blum

Birth of Grandson ofValerie BeilensonBarbara and Harvey Cotlar

Speedy Recovery of RuthBergerFran Zamler

Joan Berkman receivingthe 2012 Women of WorthAwardPam and Craig Toder

85th Birthday of June BiermanVivian and Herman GellmanAlexis HafkenShirley Weiss

Jon BiermanThe Weiss Family

Marriage of Julie Bogartand Stephen DalyDoris and Harold Zinn

Speedy Recovery of JeffBoockSuzanne and Herb Gilden

Susan BosseNancy Lehrer

Speedy Recovery of Barbara BoyerMr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bender

85th Birthday of HarveyBrownRuthellyn Roufa

David Caplin, MDDr. Harley and Marlene HammermanBecky Rauvola

Special Birthday of David Caplin, MDellen Stein

Speedy Recovery of Wendy CaplinTerri Veliz

Special Birthday ofToby ChodDebbie and David Caplin

Birth of Blake HarrisonCohenDoris and Harold Zinn

Engagement of Daughter ofKathy and Darryl CohenPam and Craig Toder

Marla CohenNancy Lehrer

Marriage of Tom CohenDebbie and David Caplin

Birth of Eliot Seth CooperDoris and Harold Zinn

Speedy Recovery ofJosephine DiCampoRhoda Grimsky

Kathy Diemer, MDellen Stein

Peggy DruryPatricia Stevens

Debbie EckerThe Glantz Family

Birth of grandson of Sueand Irl EngelhartDebbie and David Caplin

Birth of twin great-grand-children of Cookie andEd EpsteinBarbara and Harvey Cotlar

Nancy FeldmanNancy Lehrer

Speedy Recovery ofGlen FisherLois and Stanley Alper

Diane GallantPat and Robert DenlowJennifer and Thomas HillmanBernice and Tom IrwinCynthia and John Wallach

Special Birthday ofHerman GellmanJune Bierman

Sunny Glassberg receivingthe 2012 Women of WorthAwardPam and Craig Toder

Dorette GoldbergNancy Lehrer

Speedy Recovery ofGuenter GoldsmithLois and Stanley Alper

Erika GreenbergNancy Lehrer

Special Birthday of Bob GreenbergRuth Sobel

Engagement of DavidGrossmanRuthellyn Roufa

Cindy GuthrieDolores Stefanik

Marriage of Elise and Scott HalpernRuthellyn Roufa

Special Birthday of Deby HalpernNancy and Harvey Lehrer

Linda Hansen receiving the 2012 Women of Worth AwardPam and Craig Toder

Speedy Recovery of Larry HarlowDebbie and David Caplin

Speedy Recovery of Jules HartsteinDebbie and David CaplinRuth Sobel

Sandra HittNancy Lehrer

Special Birthday of SylvanHoltzmanDebbie and David Caplin

Barbara Horn, MD andPeter Weiss, MDStaff at Specialists in Oncology & Hematology, P.C.

Birth of Ella Ivy TasmanDoris and Harold Zinn

45th Anniversary of Dr. andMrs. Steve KamenetzkyLouise and Rick Rovak

Phyllis KamenetzkyNancy Lehrer

Sheri KantermanNancy Lehrer

Linda KarakasMr. and Mrs. Robert G.Schwendinger

Engagement of Son ofLinda KlinePam and Craig Toder

Special Birthday of Marvin KornRuth Sobel

Judy KreismanNancy Lehrer

Susan and John LangheimJennifer, Tom, Max, Ben, and Natalie Hillman

Speedy Recovery of LynnLevinNancy and Terry Dietz

Speedy Recovery of Harriet LipnickRuth Sobel


Christine Lyss receivingthe 2012 Women of Worth AwardJune BiermanVicki and Michael BolgerDebbie and David CaplinNancy and Bob GellmanVivian and Herman GellmanLinda and Dennis PoppPam and Craig ToderShirley WeissFran Zamler

Chris and Alan Lyss, MDSteve Berardino

Marriage of Ryan MaherPam and Craig Toder

Ricki MarglousNancy Lehrer

Linda MeyerNancy Lehrer

Granddaughter of Peggyand Jerry MichelsonNancy and Alan Charlson

Birth of great-granddaughter of Barbara MirowitzJoyce Berger

Speedy Recovery of Maxine MirowitzLois and Stanley Alper

Marriage of Lois and BillMontaguePhyllis and Marvin Sandweiss

Peggy Nelson receiving the2012 Women of WorthAwardPam and Craig Toder

Birth of Jacob Noah NudelmanDoris and Harold Zinn

Birth of Max Ryan ObermanDoris and Harold Zinn

Merle ObermanNancy Lehrer

Colleen O'NeillPam and Craig Toder

Carolyn Powers receiving adoctorate degreeRuthellyn Roufa

Marilyn RatkinNancy Lehrer

Edie Roodman and Eli ReshefJune Bierman

Edie Roodman receivingthe 2012 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland AwardJune BiermanShirley Weiss

Engagement of Jen Jacobson and Ben RosenbergDoris and Harold Zinn

Karla RosenblumNancy Lehrer

Ruthellyn RoufaJune Bierman

Speedy Recovery ofRuthellyn RoufaPam and Craig Toder

Louise RovakNancy Lehrer

70th Birthday of MandyRubensteinJudy and Steve Rosenthal

Speedy Recovery of JordanRudolphSuzanne and Herb Gildenelaine and Marvin NeibergIda Motchan and Albert Waldman

Grace SarnerNancy Lehrer

Eileen SchechterNancy Lehrer

Bat Mitzvahs of Danielleand Samantha SchneidermanDoris and Harold Zinn

Laurie SchweizerNancy Lehrer

Speedy Recovery of Adele Scissorselaine and Jordan RudolphIda Motchan and Albert Waldman

40th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. SegalSue and Irl Steiner

Andy ShankerNancy Lehrer

Speedy Recovery ofSharon ShapiroSara Kalina

Dale SharonNancy Lehrer

Carole SimonNancy Lehrer

Birth of James DavidSindelarDoris and Harold Zinn

Karel SmithMadeline Raile

Special Birthday of Ruth SobelLinda and Jerrold Vesper

Special Birthdays of Mr.and Mrs. Herbert SobelmanJoy Lending and Sidney Katz

Special Birthday of HelenSteinbergJoy Lending and Sidney Katz

Joy SterneckNancy Lehrer

Karen SternNancy Lehrer

Special Birthday of MaryStraussPam and Craig Toder

Speedy Recovery of Madlynn TonellaRuth Sobel

Special Birthday of KarenTulperDebbie and David Caplin

College Graduation ofBryan WeintropLynn Gossen

Abigail WeisbrodWomen's Committees of AndersMinkler & Diehl and U.S. Bank

Jane Weiss receiving the2012 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland AwardLaurie and Larry BadlerJune BiermanDebbie and David CaplinShirley Weiss

Janie and John WeissJune Bierman

Speedy Recovery of Linda WeissPam and Craig Toder

Patsy WiserFleming Charitable Foundationof the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation

Marriage of Daughter ofJune and Alvin WolffDebbie and David Caplin

Ravi Yadava, MDGretchen Mattern

Speedy Recovery of RaviYadava, MDDiane and Paul GallantGateway to Hope StaffLouise and Rick Rovak

Birth of Avraham YeshayaDoris and Harold Zinn

Fran ZamlerMyrna Williamson

Leisa Zigman receiving theMedia Person of the YearAwardDebbie and David Caplin

Engagement of BrentZorenskyPam and Craig Toder

In Memory of…Marsha Cytron ApptPhyllis and Jon FuhrerRita Kalmonelaine and Jerry LevyRuth Sobel

Puppy of Donald Bassmanand FamilyPam and Craig Toder

Mother of The BerkowerFamilyFlo and Buddy BleichBarbara and Harvey Cotlar

Alan BernsteinDonna BuschDiane and Paul GallantRuth SobelDolores Stefanik


Gerald BoltBarbara and Harvey Cotlar

Benje BoonshaftPhyllis and Jon Fuhrer

Benjamin BoxerJeanne and Aron Katzman

Ed CaplinBobby, Jonathan and StephanieCaplinTerri Veliz

Mother of John CarmichaelDana and Neal Fenster and Family

Leslie Ann CurtisBemus Point Pickleball GroupCindy and Jerry BlackDanielle Bukala and Laura MerrittKristin ChernawskySandra and John FlynnJohn ForbesJoanne GasparSherri R. GatesMona and Don GlennNancy and Robert GonzenbachSusan and Dean HaakeAnne Nickel HageStephanie Howell's FulfillmentTeam at GeBecky and John KathmanSue and Steven KnappLynn Andersen LindbergKay H. LoganLiz and James LosselyongKathy and Nick MauroKathleen MobiliaLora Lee and John NugentSharla and Steve ParsonsLynne and Bruce PolskyPenny Richards and Peter TurleyCarie and Mike ShannahanBonita and William SkrzypczykGwen SmithLauren SpenglerSharon ThunellSalvatore VanacoreMichelle and David VandelooLisa and Mike WaightSandy and Robert WeinsteinJohn Ziemianski

Father of Mr. and Mrs. Dale DeWoskinJoyce Berger

Hubert DiamondPatti and Bruce Garber

Mari DunsfordDiane and Paul GallantGateway to Hope StaffHarriet and Larry Glazer

Bill EisemanPam and Craig Toder

Selma EmalsarbLois and Stanley Alper

Frances EvenskyPhillip Mariam

Mildred FeldackerBarbara and Harvey CotlarPhyllis and Jon FuhrerSuzanne and Herb Gilden

Elaine GoldbergBarbara and Harvey CotlarCookie and ed epstein

Lillian GoodmanDoris and Harold Zinn

Blanche HandlerMandy RubensteinDoris and Harold Zinn

Ellen HartingIda Motchan and Albert Waldman

Ernie HayesFlo and Buddy Bleich

James HoweDebbie and David Caplin

Mother of Molly HudginsDebbie and David Caplin

David KarshJanie and John Weiss

Ann "Dee Dee" KellyCarolyn and Bob Duggan

Lillian Klarfeldelaine and Jordan Rudolph

Sue KodnerCindy FrankDiane and Paul GallantGateway to Hope Staff

John KreislerDebbie and David CaplinGateway to Hope StaffMark Tulper

Raymond LendingPhillip Mariam

Lois LevitchMelissa and Steve Dubinsky

Brother of Robyn andTommy LipsitzMarilyn and Marty Levison

Debra MatheneyRobert ArmoneitSteve BerardinoLeslie-Compton Pruett and e. Michael Pruett

Sharon McCurdyKathy ManganaroNancy MeltonDoris and Harold Zinn

Puppy of Kathy MorrisPam and Craig Toder

Peter OrrCindy, Steve, Robbie and Katie Frank

Kathy Londe PalmerDebbie and David CaplinChristine and Kurt Kaufman

David PoulinPhyllis and Jon FuhrerSuzanne and Herb Gilden

Sister of Steve PozaricRochelle Popkin

Brother of Mark RichmanSheila and Gilbert Dolgin

David RoschPatti GarberGateway to Hope Staff

Arnold RosenbergDoris and Harold Zinn

Marie RovakDebbie and Brian BraunsteinDavid HutkinMeghan and John O'LearyMarlys SchuhLaura Klearman Silver

Henry SchickLilo and Leslie CooperGateway to Hope Staff

Stuart SchmidPhyllis and Marvin Sandweiss

Doug SimonPatti Garber

Fred SpiegelmanSuzanne and Herb Gilden

Puppy of Patti and ClaireStewartPam and Craig Toder

Harold TennenbaumBarbara and Harvey Cotlar

Estelle ThalDana and Neal Fenster and FamilyFriends at enterprise Medical

Melvin WeinbergJeanne and Aron Katzmanelaine and Jordan Rudolph

Bea YoungGail Lapin

Your Donation Makes aGreat Difference

Thirteen new patients came to Gateway to Hope inJanuary 2013. This one month total exceeds our full firstyear of 11 total patients in 2005. The need for Gateway to Hope’s services is growing. Your help will make a difference in our patients’ lives.Gateway to Hope accepts tributes and donations throughour highly secure website. We acknowledge each donationby sending a card to the person(s) identified on the donation form.Make your tax deductible donation online at: www.gthstl.org.You can also call the Gateway to Hope office to makeyour tribute or donation at 314.569.1113.

Remember every dollar counts!

General Donations from July through December 2012

HOPE: $1,000 and AboveBlue Gator FoundationDebbie and David Caplin, MDKathy and David DiemerCarol FenbergMs. Bettie Gershmanesther Lyss-Greenstein andHarvey Greenstein

Diane and Bob Kopitsky, MDRobert J. LieberMetro ImagingThe Players of AMC CancerResearch Center

Susan SaleCaryn and Bruce SandweissSchriber Family PhilanthropicFund of the Jewish Federationof Greater Dayton

Marlys Schuh, MDGloria and Sanford SpitzerUMB Bank Investment andWealth Management

Mary Kay and Fred WiesehanDeborah Zimmerman andJonathan Root

HEALTH: $500 - $999Cindi and Scott AlbersonAMC Cancer Research CenterJenny and Chris BartlowBecky Brown and John McHughMaggi and Bill CoplinDiane and Paul GallantJohn HutkinSally and John KeyCarol and Joe KrekelerNancy LangeAndrea and Richard LemanskiLiesl and Mike Miller

Amy Mosher, MDGalia and Milton MovitzJovita and Patrick OruwariLouise and Rick RovakJanice and Stephen SeeleGina and Marc Wallis

HEALING: $100 - $499AAA Check AdvanceStacy and eli AbelesPenny and Marc AlperRobin and Scott AltonKathryn and Terry BartlowNicki and Skip BatchelorCatherine and James BergesDebbi and Brian BraunsteinJames R. CantalinCoastal Business Supplies, Inc.Donna Coble and Richard JarrettLaurie and David ContreraCreve Coeur American LegionAuxiliary #397

Justin CrohnLeontine DavidsonPatricia DrennanChrista and Richard DrewsStan DotsonRichard DoyleDiane DurbinMary F. FearheileyNeil FensterRich FiehlerBev and John GalantiLaura GebhardtMary and Kent GravesMersed and ezra HalilovicRay HarterMelissa and eric HooperSue Hoppe

Laure and Jim HullversonJoe JacobFrancine and Simon Katzemily and Lee KlineKeith LarnerGreg LaumanGerald LemanskiJerry, Judy and Rebecca LevyLeslie and Michael LitwackLongaberger ConstructionGail Lapin and Barry MandelJean MargulBruce MartinJudy and Mark MeyersDonna and Forrest MillerJill and Marty MooreLinda MorelandMark NeffKevin R. OttomeyerSuzy PawlowJill and David PeckinpaughDina and Michael PetersenCeil PiekarskiMary Jo PonderSteve RayeLynne RiegerGayle RiesenbeckJoe RileyTimothy RileyDolores RoeschJill and John RogersJenny and Mark SadowNancy and Alvin SiwakKaren and Mike SomersChris ThunellKim and Jim WagnerHarvey WallaceCheryl and Doug Weber

Linda Weisserni and John WoodTamane and Yoshi YamanishiStephen and Sherri SchultzJeffrey Zuke

HELP: up to $99Ronald BentonJudith A. BurchLisa CampisiLeona and Terry ColeCharlotte CourtneyWendy and Charles errantCynthia Freinerellen Futterman and Jeff BurkettJennifer Garretteelaine and Oscar GoldbergRochelle GoldbergMaureen and Robert GreenbergKaren HallstenGary HandelmanDavid ImpinkAnthony JonesJoni KarandjeffHelen and Harold KlamenDebora KneemillerJudith LahayGail Lapinedith M. LoweryDorene P. MackKathy ManganaroJohn L. RoseSerendipity Homemade Ice Creamethel WarshafskyGale e. WeingartnerShirley WeissLauren Mirowitz Zeitlin

Bland Family FoundationExpress Scripts Foundation

Fischer-Bauer-Knirps FoundationTom and Merilynn Fleming, FlemingCharitable Foundation of the GreaterSt. Louis Community FoundationJohn R. Goodall Charitable Trust

Greater St. Louis Health FoundationHarvey Kornblum FoundationMissouri Foundation for Health

Pott FoundationSt. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer

St. Louis Service Bureau

Sign of the ArrowSpirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Staenberg Family FoundationSusan G. Komen for the Cure,

St. Louis AffiliateAudrey J. Walton and Ann Walton Kronke Charitable Foundation

Grants and Awards Help Gateway to Hope Patients in 2012

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following organizations and foundations for their generous support:

To learn more about these generous grantors, please visit www.gthstl.org, where you can find links to their websites.

Gateway to Hope Annual Appeal from July to December 2012

HOPE: $1,000 and above

Kathy L. BowmanGeraldine and Joseph BursteinKathy ManganaroCarolyn Haimann and Thomas Vandiver

Nancy and Jerry RaskasSusan and Richard SullivanAudrey J. Walton

HEALTH: $500 - $999

Becky BrownDebbie and David Caplin, MDDavid M. FrankGail and Louis GlaserAvi and evan GoldfarbDebbie and David HutkinCarol and Robert JonesFran and Don McDanielMary Beth and Joe MohrmanShelley and Arthur MuskinMaureen and John NiemeyerKaren and Tom SternRavi Yadava, DO

HEALING: $100 - $499

Donna and Paul AbramsSusie and Rick BergKimberly and Joe BlomkerCissy and Bob BocksermanJeri and Jeff BogardCarol and Alan BornsteinSusan and Larry BoxermanMarla and edward CohenRosemary CooperAngela and Randy Dalton

Susan DarcyBonnie and Steve DavisJennifer and Jonathan DeutschLeisa and Michael edlinIone and David ellisBryan Faller, MDMary ellen and Robert FreundAnnette and John FudembergRoberta GartenbergWendy and Mark GellmanJan and Rand GoldsteinStacy and Richard GoldbergLanie and Milton GoldenbergJen and Cap GrossmanBethe and Gary GroweJoyce HeebGay M. Hirsch and Henry D. RossLinda HykenMargie and Martin JaffePhyllis and Steve KamenetzkyLinda KarakasKathy and Michael KarasickStephen KotsinesJamie and Alan KwiatekSuzanne and Herbert LesserBrenda and Gregory LivingstonJennifer and Greg MartinDenise MecklerBonnie and Chris MigetFrederic J. MohrJill and Marty MooreKathleen MorioLynne and Manne PalanBrenda and Joe PerelesJulie and Steve Plax

Diane RadfordJacki and David RosenSharon and Jeffrey RosenblumJane and Sebastian RueckertKelly and Cory RushMary ellen RyanRita and eJ SchwagerAtif ShafqatJoseph B. SilvermanTeresa SpillaneRosemary StellhornJulianne SullivanKrissy and Larry TorchinJill and Ben TurecSherri and Danny WeintropLisa and Art WeissSusan and Alan WitteJune and Alvin WolffFran ZamlerSteven Zello

HELP: up to $99

Jenny and Chris BartlowJon BiermanKim A. BruckLinda and Joseph CavatoVictoria and Michael ChabotDeanna and Craig CottrellSusan and Ken eigerSusan and Allan epsteinellen FarberRebecca FehligNancy and Martin FeitGloria FeldmanHillary FriedmanLisa Gallipoli

Carol and Daniel GravensPatricia and Russell HeldMyrna and Arnold HershmanMarilyn and John HobeinKathleen and Randy HurstRaizell and Mark KalishmanSue Burke KellettLorraine LaidermanGail LapinDebbie and Mike LeftonIlene LitvagShelley MarglousBobbi NathanLinda and Herb PalansKathy and Mike Pooledith and Albert PriceMarilyn and Gary RatkinSusie and Bill RosenfeldLouise and Rick Rovakellen RumeltGregory RussellPhyllis and Marv SandweissJoan and Lester ShermanTraci and Kevin ShortPhilip and Joan SiwakJill and Martin SneiderKathryn and Stephen SnodgrassMyrna SokolikLinda StarkCynthia and Christopher TimponeNorma Van GentMarcy and Rick WilliamsJudith and Gerald ZafftMichael A. ZelloSylvia Zveitel

In Honor of …Debbie and David CaplinHarriet and Larry Glazer

Speedy Recovery of WendyCaplinKaryn and Keith Brown

Lisa Graefser ClarkKaryn and Keith Brown

Special Birthday of HarrietGlazerHelena Servis

Birth of Ellie MaxineHarriet and Larry Glazer

60th Birthday of Galia MovitzHarriet and Larry Glazer

80th Birthday of Lou PerrottaHarriet and Larry Glazer

Speedy Recovery ofRuthellyn RoufaJeanie and Don Bassman

Maryls Schuh, MDSally Needle

90th Birthday of SelmaSchumitzkyNancy and Ronald Chod

In Memory of …Ed CaplinKaryn and Keith BrownFrancis CohenPhyllis and Marvin Sandweiss

Bill EisemanHarriet and Larry GlazerRuth GervichHarriet and Larry GlazerShelley and Arthur Muskin

Elaine GoldbergPamela and Steven SeligsohnMelanie and Thomas Litz

The Goldstein's LossPamela and Steven Seligsohn

Irvin HorwitzCarolynn and Steve Wolff

Lillian KlarfeldPamela and Steven Seligsohn

John KreislerKaryn and Keith Brown

Melvin WeinbergShelly and Arthur Muskin

Thelma’s Gift Donations from July through December 2012

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