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I t s a l l t h e b u z z . . . . S u m m e r

T hanks to YOU, Bee Mighty funded itsrst babies in 2013! With your generouscontributions, Bee Mighty has been able todirectly impact the lives of children in our community.

Our rst Mighty Bee to use Bee Mighty

funds for therapy was a 25-weeker, micro preemie that is now four years old. He is avery enthusiastic learner and developmen-tally delayed due to his extreme prematu-rity. This child also is non-verbal and hasa tracheotomy. Through the Music Therapy

provided by Bee Mighty, he began to ex- press himself for the rst time, by hum-ming through his trach! We are honored tohave funded music therapy for this mightywarrior for a year!

Two-year-old, Noah, a surviving twin,

spent 159 of his rst days of life in Nov-ants Hemby Childrens Hospital Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit. As with mostmicro-preemies, eating is one of thechallenges he is working to overcome.Currently, he is fed through a feeding tube.

Bee Mighty funds allowed his parents totry an alternative therapy that directly im-

proves feeding complications. Bee Mightyfunded a 4-day intensive Anat BanielMethod therapy that will ultimately aid in

his food aversions, as well as enhance ver- bal development and speech.

These babies have already had a challeng-ing start to life. Together, we are single-handedly improving lives of these tiny

warriors. Thank you for your ongoing sup- port to these families and all the childrento come.

Sincerely,

Candace & Michael Richter Bee Mighty Founders

Bee In uential: Changing the Lives of Charlotte Babies

Save the DateBee Something for Bee Mighty ,

presented by the Charlotte Bobcats!Join us as we celebrate Bee Mightysrst year with our Bee Something for Bee Mighty Fundraiser.

In tandem with World PrematurityDay, Bee Something for Bee Mightyis an exclusive Life Style Auction andevent, full of fabulous prizes, enter-tainment and food.

Bee Jeweled! by Diamonds Direct Bee Gluttonous! with a private chef Bee Surprised! Bee a Beach Bum! in a 7 bd private beach homeGet your tickets now:www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com

Event: Bee Something for Bee Mighty FundraiWhen: November 16, 2013Time: 7pm - 11pmWhere: Charlotte Country ClubGet your tickets today:www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com

Contact: Page Gatewood at bow829@aol.comif you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

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Bee Inspired: Bee Mighty Ladies LuncheonBee Mighty Board Member, Anne Gildea,graciously opened her home and heart to host anelegant spring luncheon. Over sixty Charlottewomen attended to learn more about Bee Mighty asAnne shared her personal journey and passion for these special babies and their individual needs for therapy and equipment.

Bee Fit: Pedaling for Preemies

This January we channeled our athleticismand good intentions by hosting a free Flywheel and FlyBarreclass for Bee Mighty loyalists. We lled both studios effort-lessly for a high energy evening celebrating miracle babies!

Bee a Winner! Throughout the rst half of the year,Bee Mighty has been the proud recipi-ent of many gracious donations. Weare always eager to share these withour Bee Mighty loyalists and PreemieCommunity. Since January, we haveheld monthly raf es that have includedeverything from a Britax stroller for Mothers Day to sending two luckywinners to the Superbowl. Bee Mightyis also a huge advocate for supportingcurrent NICU families. We regularlydonate books, preemie clothing, BurtsBees Baby Salve, Aiden & Anais swad-dling blankets and more to current

NICU residents.

Bee Artsy: Elder GalleryThis May, the Elder Galler y hosted CarolinasGot Ar t, inviting Bee Mighty as the event charity.Volunteers: Jason Wilhelm, Stacey Hargis fromArise and Shine Therap y, Jim and Molly Loyd andStephanie and Will Reynolds tended bar and edu-cated the artists and spectators on the Bee Mightymission. The Elder Galler y donated over $1,500 toBee Mighty for our participation.

Bee Patriotic: Lighting the Charlotte Fireworks

Bee Mighty was honored to be invited to light the reworks for the City of Charlotte at Novants July 4th Spectacular. Together with Mayor Patsy Kinsey, Moira Quinn, Charlotte Media Icon

and Harry Smith, Novant President, the Bee Mighty familyipped the switch that began the magni cent rework display.

Whats Been Happening...

Because the Novant Healthcare Foundation manages the Bee Mighty fund and incurs the administrative costs, 99% of funds donated go directly to support the medical needs of children.

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