Sponsors

Harvest of Hope Thank You by David Saltzman, Vice President of Development

Year 2008 will go down as one of the best years ever for Harvest of Hope. It was truly a stellar event at Montgomery Park with over 300 people in attendance. Our guests enjoyed an evening starting with a silent auction, wine and beer tasting, a special family video presentation, trophy awards for our Ride-For-A-Child honored kids with their riders present,and a special presentation to honor our own Dick Hartung. Stephanie Stricklen was our night’s emcee again and was instrumental in helping Candlelighters raise over $20,000 for our Emergency Funds program during the special appeal. Thank you Stephanie for donating your time and your enthusiasm. This one evening took a year of planning and the participation of many individuals, sponsorsand companies. A special thank you to Janet Sams, Links-Event & Tournament Connections, Inc. for her
expertise and event management. Our deep appreciation is extended to the following businesses who, in support of the Candlelighters For
Children With Cancer, gave generously to ensure the success of this annual event. 

Presenting Sponsors
Camas Transport, Inc. ~ First Tech Credit Union

Silver Sponsor
Gekkotek, Inc. ~ Flir Systems ~ Lazerquick ~ MetroMetals Northwest

Bronze Sponsors
A Cut Above Exteriors ~ Kuzman Forest Products
Mercury Development, Inc. ~ Norlift of Oregon
OnPoint Community Credit Union ~ West Coast Bank

 In Kind Donations:
Firesteed Cellars ~ MacTarnahan’s Brewing Co. / Pyramid Brew Co.
Sokol Blosser Winery

Thank you to our supporters who kindly signed on as a Harvest of Hope Table Host and brought along
their friends!
Pat Decker • Macil Flye • Kruse Way Rotary • LHL Homes • Teresa & Todd Mains • Linda Moreland-Hooker
David Saltzman • Shelli Volpigno

Thank you to those that built, and donated the three extraordinary oral auction items.

The River of Hope beautiful walnut and oak table built by Addison Wilson and tiled by the families who attended the Candlelighters bereavement camp.

The Lincoln Log Playhouse built and donated by Ben Hudlicky.

The Family Tree welded by Robert Skerl. A very special thank you to Josh White and all the fabricators at Tri-Lett Industries, Eric Sale and Tyson Wahl at NW Technologies for their incredible gift of materials.

This year we were excited to present Visions of Hope—a gallery inspired by the works of the following individuals.  The artwork was their distinctive interpretation that made us pause and realize that hope is all around us. Thank you!

Dave Bartholet • Drew Carney • Jim Culp • Grace Daniel • Barbara Darland • Sammie Dudley • Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn • Roy Jay • Molly Jimenez • Brad Kauffman • Robin Kerr • Mike Krzeszak • Thomas Lamkin, MD • Michelle Lauren • Marv LaVoie • Alan Mascord • Sharitha McKenzie • Jill Metz • Berdell Moffett-Chaney • Ali O’Day • Christina Parson • Mike Rich • Bobby Rodriguez • Brandon Sams • Beth Ann Short • Kelly Simpson • Tom Soma • Stephanie Stricklen • Addison Wilson • Haley Wilson • Gabriel Zee

Our thanks go out to the many wonderful volunteers who gave much of their time prior to, during, and following the event… OJ Biber, Robin Bonesteele, April & Don Brenneman, Bill Brewer, Dick Brooks, Christina Dahlstrom, Laura Darland, Joy Dietrich, Molly Erickson, Inge Eriksen, Macil Flye, Lowell Greenberg, Denise, Dick & Jake Hartung, Rich, Vicki and Jordan Herrle, Linda Moreland-Hooker & Elise Hooker, Edie Howard, Molly Jimenez, Mike Krzeszak, Mark Lambert, Marjorie Larson, Ann Laskey, Karen & Marv La Voie, Amy
Massie, Patty McKay, Jill Metz, Ian Meyer, Chris & Zach Monty, Eileen Mooney, Marian O’Larick, Lou O’Neil, Vicki Pace, Gabe Parson, Melissa Quandt-Holden, Sandra & Michael Rollinson, David Saltzman, Gary Stevenson, Cam Thompson, Kayla Volpigno, Lisa Whitwell, Jim & Truus Wikander, Laura Wiles, Julie & Leah
Williamson, Haley Wilson, Lee Younglove, Bev Zimel.

It takes many willing individuals attending to endless details to pull off an event of this magnitude, and our warmest thanks to each of you!

To the Candlelighters family that with very little notice gave their time to be our special video and live guests, Vince, Angie, Cynthia, Vincel, Jade, and Faith Jeppsen, we are so appreciative you opened up your
lives to share your story with our guests.

To the many individuals and companies listed that generously gave auction items, thank you for your thoughtful generosity.
Aquila Glass School • AR Auto Service • Baird Orchard • BASCO • The Belamar • Belle Epoque Salon • Big Al’s • BMC West • Rob & Jan Brazeau • Bill & Nancy Brewer • Cookies by Design • Dick Brooks • Tim Leslie & Bev Bruer • Judi Burkhalter Grant • The Cartwright, A Larkspur Hotel • Casa Munras • Cathedral Ridge Winery • Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Sue Coburn • Bryan Concannon & Debi Dereiko • Cookies By Design • Grace Daniel • Delfino Vineyards • Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping • Sammie Dudley • Peter Dueber • East West Premier Martial Arts • James Elgart • Erath Vineyards • Gregory Harestad Photography • Harborside at the Marina • Harry Richie’s Jewelers • Bee Hartung • Dick & Denise Hartung • Henry Estate Winery • Mary Holt • Ben Hudlicky • La Dolce Vita Vineyards • Jenny Lambert • Larkspur Landing Bellevue • Larkspur Landing Hotel • Marjorie Larson • The Lodge at Tiburon • Longbottom Coffee & Tea
Todd & Teresa Mains • Marquam Hill Vineyards • Mcmenamins Olympic Club • MetroMetals Northwest • Jill Metz • Chris Monty & Drew Snodgrass • Moonstruck Chocolates • Ed & Ginny Neilson • Newport Tradewinds • Nike • Oasis Day Spa • Marie Osmond • Out of this World Pizza & Play • Owen Roe Winery • Anne Pahl • Parr Lumber • Pink Martini • The Place to Shoot • The Pruneyard Plaza Hotel • Lisa Rauch • Patty Weightman • RiverPlace, a Larkspur Hotel • Rock Creek Country Club • Jim Ruble • The Sainte Claire, A Larkspur Hotel • David Saltzman • Wally Schwab • Shedrain • Skin Rituals Day Spa • Starbucks • Studio Christy • Three Degrees • Toll House Hotel • The Villa Florence Hotel • Volcano Island Honey Co.
Maureen Whitman • Bev Zimel

Thank you Dave and Kim Morales of Right Angle - Digital Print & Supply Inc. for your continuing support printing the photos of our honored children and RFAC riders.

Thank you Molly Stowell at Montgomery Park for all your guidance. Kris Kremers at Food In Bloom and your wonderful staff for providing the delectable harvest meal and all the extras. For the beautiful family video and work the evening of the event thank you Michael Magaurn and the Magaurn Video Media crew.

To anyone left off this long list of dedicated supporters, we apologize in advance. You all are gifts to Candlelighters.

Candlelighters For Children With Cancer appreciates everyone who attended the event, purchased items, and supports our mission: To provide support, education, advocacy and hope to families impacted by childhood cancer. On behalf of our board of directors, volunteers, and most especially our children and families, thank you for supporting the 2008 Harvest of Hope.
 

2008 Harvest Of Hope Photos

April and Don Brenneman	Barbara Glass and board treasurer Ra Antico
Becky Wallace and Carol Digman	Candy Dillon, Steffanie Pazourek, Tracy Norris,- and Heather Sheehy.
Erika, Chance and Kevin LaVoie	Eric, Kyle and Molly Erickson
David Saltzman and Toni Carlo	Honored child Renna and her family.
Jake Coulter, Ryan Anderson and Michelle Rasmussen	Jan Lawson and Jean Anderson
Jill Metz and Haley Wilson	Julie, Don, Samantha, Kyle The Chandlers
Kyle E and Tom Leslie	Maddie and Kyle with their trophies.
Laura Wiles, Jack Hartung and Denise Hartung	Larry and Mary Lou Bradley and Karen and Marv LaVoie
Nicholas, Jay, Samuel, Rhonda, and Alex Scheresky	Rebekah Adams with award
Playhouse and Tree	Patty Weightman, Martha Page-Gazeley and Linda Moreland-Hooker
Sammie Dudley and Grace Danel	Suzi and Don Jones
Teresa and Todd Mains	Tim Leslie