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A Publication of the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation www.treasurechest.org

TreasureS

Wish List

Our Mission

To provide comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing toys, gifts

and gift cards from a treasure chest.

In this issue:

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Providing Toys and Smiles to Kids with Cancer

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Durbins Cares, Taps Cares, Toys for Tyler

Help from the Community

Donations

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Toy Con 25th Anniversary, Two Large Treasure Chests, Christmas in July

Gift cards in $5 increments

Items for teens

Don’t Forget the Kids this Holiday Season!

Salons Are a Cut Above for Supporting Teens Fighting Cancer

Dear Friends,

Our most recent newsletter stressed the notion that all children deserve to enjoy the warm breezes of summer, to play outdoors amidst the smell of fresh-cut grass and blooming flowers. Similarly, every child should have an opportunity to experience the pure joy of the holiday season. A smile on the face of a child opening a gift during the holidays is priceless.

For that reason, we ask you, our donors who believe in our mission, to support children and teens fighting cancer by donating a new toy or gift during our upcoming Holiday Toy Drive season. Any and all age-appropriate toys or gifts for children from toddlers to teens are welcomed (NO stuffed animals, please!).

Each year I am amazed by the fact that so many generous individuals and organizations—local schools, churches, businesses and communities—are able to provide enough toys as a result of our holiday drives to directly benefit children and teens at each of our Children’s Cancer Treatment Centers nationwide.

I am also pleased to announce that the Treasure Chest Foundation reached another major milestone with the recent opening of our 52nd Treasure Chest Program at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Pediatric Institute in Cleveland, OH. This Treasure Chest Program—sponsored by Foundation Board Member Herb Walker and his wife Jan—will provide our services to more than 600 brave young Cleveland area cancer patients each month. A glimpse at any of our recent publications will confirm Herb’s reliability and endless generosity. A case in point: this past summer Herb and Jan loaded a newly constructed Treasure Chest and hundreds of toys into their van and personally delivered them to a Children’s Cancer Treatment Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a significant contribution since our shipping costs continue to skyrocket.

Each new Treasure Chest Program makes a tremendous impact by providing comfort and enhancing the lives of children and teens who are faced with the adversity of battling cancer. This newest Program reminds me that we are truly blessed to have your ongoing and generous support. Thanks to caring people like you, we now serve more than 13,000 young cancer patients in 19 states across the nation every month and we continue to grow.

In closing, I once again urge you to remember our little ones. Please help make this holiday season a special, magical time of year by contributing to the success of our upcoming Holiday Toy Drives. Thank you in advance for your tremendous support, and may you have a happy and healthy holiday!

Sincerely, Colleen M. Kisel Founder and CEO

8 Kiwanis Club, Thompson Moving, Beverly Ridge Lions Club

10 52nd Treasure Chest Program

9 Mattigan Kelly Tennis Fun Fest

Thirty-six years ago, Jennifer Vancura was diagnosed with liver cancer at the age of one. Thirty-seven years later, Jennifer’s mom, Nancy Meyer, the Manager of Durbins in Evergreen Park, continues to give back to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation by hosting an annual Durbins Cares event. Even though Jennifer never benefitted from the Treasure Chest Foundation’s services, Nancy remembers the pain of having a child battle cancer for many years and wants to help others.

The restaurant and bar sponsored its seventh annual Durbins Cares event on Saturday, October 15 and raised $3,744 for the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. During the past seven years the Durbins Cares event has raised an impressive $24,244 to benefit the Treasure Chest Foundation and brave young cancer patients.

Durbins Manager Nancy Meyer said, “Cancer hit my family when my daughter Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer. Every year more and more people are lost to cancer. Durbins cares and I care. I love helping out and when cancer hits someone really close, you want to get involved with organizations like the Treasure Chest Foundation that help kids with cancer.”

Durbins Cares for Kids with Cancer a Tremendous Success

On October 7, Taps Pub on South Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest hosted a Taps Cares for Kids with Cancer event which included free food and live musical entertainment. The festivities also featured drink specials, a split-the-pot raffle and over 30 raffle baskets that raised more than $2,160 for the Treasure Chest Foundation. Taps Pub Owner Michelle Fugiel dedicated the event to the memory of her niece, Alyssa Marie Kent, who passed away at age 17 after her battle with leukemia. During the past four years the Taps Cares event has raised an impressive $17,660 to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

“I remember going to the hospital with Alyssa Marie and seeing all the chil-dren going through treatment,” said Michelle. “These children deserve to smile, and the Treasure Chest Foundation helps that happen.”

Taps Cares for Kids with Cancer Is a Tremendous Success

Tiffany Kent (left) and Taps chairperson Toni Kent take a moment to pose for a picture.

The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Women’s Club in La Grange gave to children and teens fighting cancer by hosting a party titled “Toys for Tyler’s Community Birthday Party.” The event was held in memory of Tyler Duelm, a childhood cancer patient who lost his battle and who is continually remembered in the La Grange community for courage in the face of tremendous adversity. This is the 11th year the community has come together for this event.

When the Community Birthday Party was over, hundreds of toys, $350 in gift cards and $780 had been collected for the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, the organization that supported Tyler Duelm during his radiation treatment in 2006. Since its inception this popular event has raised more than $9,000 and thousands of toys for children and teens fighting cancer.

Pictured (left to right): Gabby Comstock, David Zich, Julie Zich, Tyler’s dad Brent Duelm, Ada Novi, Tyler’s mom Laura Duelm and Tyler’s brother Jonathan proudly display hundreds of toys collected during the Toys for Tyler’s Community Birthday Party.

Toys for Tyler’s Community Birthday Party Benefits Children Fighting Cancer

Five local hairstyling salons including Salon Evangelos in Orland Park, Charles Morris Salon in New Lenox, and three Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spas located in Frankfort, Orland Park and Lemont are a cut above when it comes to supporting teens fighting cancer. Each year the salons host an annual day of education and donate proceeds to a charity.

When the group learned the Treasure Chest Foundation needed gifts for teens undergoing cancer treatment, they held collections at their respective salons. The dream team then entered The Wella Cares Contest and was awarded $5,000 by Hairdressers at Heart for their charitable efforts in the community on behalf of the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. The $5,000 donation will directly benefit thousands of teens served by the Foundation.

When asked about the teen drive, Salon Evangelos Owner Vance Theodore said, “We have been involved with several charitable events. When we talked to our customers we realized everyone’s life is affected by cancer, including mine. We wanted to help teens fighting cancer.”

“The Treasure Chest Foundation resonates with all of us,” said Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa of Lemont Owner Jason LaMorte. “As parents, we cannot imagine what the families are going through.”

Salons Are a Cut Above for Supporting Teens Fighting Cancer

Pictured (left to right): Charles Morris Salon of New Lenox Owner Charles Morris, Salon Evangelos of Orland Park Owner Vance Theodore, Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa of Frankfort and Orland Park Owner Jeffrey LaMorte,

Wella Event Coordinator Bridget Kuchenbecker and Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa of Lemont Owner Jason LaMorte present their donation for teens fighting cancer at the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation warehouse in Orland Park.

Donations - August 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017

$10,000-$49,000

Guardian Angels for the Kids, Darien, IL Herbert and Janice Walker, Palos Park, IL $1,000-$9,999

Amex Nooter LLC, Tinley Park, IL Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation, Tinley Park, IL Bob’s Discount Furniture, Manchester, CT MaryAnn Cheng and Wes Pittman, St. Louis, MO Christine Czarnecki, Wheaton, IL Arnold D’Angelo, Easton, CT Durbins Cares for Kids with Cancer, Evergreen Park, IL Dziedzic Enterprises, Yorkville, IL Edward A. and Evelyn M. Dik Family Foundation, Cincinnati, OH Faith United Methodist Church, Orland Park, IL Florence Yotter Trust, Orland Park, IL Stephen and Laura Hawrysz, Orland Park, IL Ben Hutchen, Winnetka, IL Kiwanis Club of Orland Park, Orland Park, IL Mattigan Kelly’s 12th Annual Tennis Fun Fest, James and Alison Kelly, La Grange, IL Norton Family Charities, Jim and Mary Norton, Sarasota, FL Robert Tokoly, Orland Park, IL Walter J. and Edith E. Best Foundation, Chicago, IL Wella Cares, Woodland Hills, CA: Charles Morris Salon, Charles Morris, New Lenox, IL Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa, Jason LaMorte, Lemont, IL Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa, Jeffrey LaMorte, Orland Park, IL Salon Evangelos, Vance Theodore, Orland Park, IL $200-$999

Connie Abels, Chicago, IL Allstate Giving Campaign, Princeton, NJ Anonymous William and Diane Asleson, La Grange, IL Beverly Ridge Lions Club, Orland Park, IL Chicagoland Entertainment Expo, Hickory Hills, IL Chicagoland Ham, David and Kathy Golding, Palos Heights, IL Christian and Elizabeth Cooley, La Grange, IL William and Pamela Devitt, La Grange Park, IL Terence and Maureen Dunne, Westchester, IL Lucy Erikson, Chicago, IL Bob Florence, Midlothian, IL Frankfort Lions Club, Frankfort, IL Judi Friebel, Homer Glen, IL Dominic and Anna Mae Ginter, Oak Forest, IL David and Kathy Golding, Palos Park, IL Eileen Gorski, Westchester, IL Steven and Elizabeth Hahn, Western Springs, IL

Ingalls Development Foundation, Harvey, IL Colleen Kisel, Oak Forest, IL Network for Good, Washington, DC Kevin and Jacqueline Newquist, Naperville, IL Jerry and Mary Ann Palma, Warrenville, IL George and Grace Reddel, Orland Park, IL Daniel and Diane Ritchie, Chicago, IL Jose Rodriguez, Cicero, IL Michael and Marilyn Sabella, La Grange Park, IL St. Francis Xavier CWC, La Grange, IL Suburban Service League, Frankfort, IL Thompson Moving & Storage, Orland Park, IL Robert Tynal, DeSoto, MO Vicki Hess Foundation, La Grange, IL $1-$199

Gregory and Sheila Adams, La Grange Park, IL Brad and Hollis Arney, Effingham, IL Claire Bach, La Grange, IL Bags Unlimited, Rochester, NY Keith and Miriam Baker, New Lenox, IL Laraine Barshes, Palos Heights, IL Richard and Sandra Bastian, Tinley Park, IL Nan Beard, Crestwood, IL William and Margaret Bergman, La Grange, IL Louis and Charlene Bielakowski, Chicago, IL Billy Boys Restaurant, Chicago Ridge, IL Birk Plumbing, Alsip, IL Sue Bocchieri, Lake Zurich, IL John and Betty Brewster, Homewood, IL Cynthia Bueneman, Broadview, IL Frank Bujan, Homer Glen, IL James Byers, Edmond, OK John and Carol Carney, Tinley Park, IL William Carney, La Grange, IL Dennis and Christen Carroll, La Grange, IL Jose and Maureen Centeno, Schaumburg, IL Donna Christakos, Oak Forest, IL Paul and Joellyn Cicciarelli, La Grange, IL Thomas and Jamie Cushing, La Grange, IL Emily Deam, Orland Park, IL Thomas and Donna Delso, New Lenox, IL Laura Doran, Manhattan, IL Brent and Laura Duelm, La Grange, IL Brian Dunne, New York, NY Daniel and Colleen Dunne, Oak Lawn, IL James and Joan Dunne, La Grange Park, IL Julie Dunne, Western Springs, IL Laureen Dunne, La Grange, IL Marty and Marcy Dunne, La Grange, IL Lisa Durham, La Grange, IL Dyer Presbyterian Church, Dyer, IN Joyce Enright, Lansing, IL Anthony Escalante, Tinley Park, IL Charles and Joanne Everett, Western Springs, IL Gary and Mary Fast, Orland Park, IL

Stephen Fleischmann and Jane Boyce, La Grange Park, IL Jerry and Pam Foreman, Indianapolis, IN Louis Freda, La Grange, IL Timothy and Mary Freeman, La Grange Park, IL Jinx Fromme, Metairie, LA Jeanette Frontier, Roselle, IL FullServ Auto Care, Oak Forest, IL Timothy and Shannon Gannon, La Grange Park, IL Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gier, Frankfort, IL Mary Gieselmann, Orland Park, IL Kathleen Goergen, Woodridge, IL Patricia Grasso, Orland Park, IL Bob and Carolyn Grela, Burr Ridge, IL Charles and Patricia Gries, Crestwood, IL Jonathan and Leslie Hall, La Grange, IL Daniel and Allyson Hayes, La Grange, IL Gregory and Meghan Hess, La Grange, IL Kathleen and Reagan Hogerty, La Grange, IL Hops Homebrewers Pride, Chicago, IL Lynne Iverson, Cary, IL Jeremy and Sara Jackson, Lisle, IL Howard Jacobsen and Ellen Brink, Chicago, IL JOHA Foundation, Inc., Joliet, IL Fred Kaniewski, Crestwood, IL Wayne and Donna Karris, Orland Park, IL D. Kelly, Tinley Park, IL James and Alison Kelly, La Grange, IL Virginia Kelly, Northbrook, IL William and Susan Kelly, Northfield, IL Kingston Mines, Chicago, IL Steven and Barbara Kitsberg, Vernon Hills, IL James and Amy Komsthoeft, La Grange, IL Dennis and Jill Konieczny, Homer Glen, IL Steven and Allison Koppel, La Grange, IL Mary Jane Kowal, Westchester, IL Brian and Debra Kroll, Seymour, TN Barb Kuncic, Summit, IL William and Joann Kunkel, La Grange, IL La Grange Celtic Sports Foundation, La Grange, IL Myles and Patricia Laffey, Clarendon Hills, IL Paul and Kathleen Lang, La Grange, IL William and Mary Lemke, Greenfield, WI Kathleen Lepitre, Tinley Park, IL Dena Lewis, Mokena, IL Lincoln Way East Soccer Game, Frankfort, IL Lincoln Way West Soccer Game, New Lenox, IL Mark and Chris Losey, Tinley Park, IL Cecilia Lovas, Crestwood, IL Halle McCormick, Western Springs, IL Frederick and Lisa McDowell, Oak Forest, IL John and Nancy McIntyre, Orland Hills, IL Gloria Meyers, Mokena, IL Steve and Kristin Michel, La Grange Park, IL Debra Millhuff, Oak Forest, IL Janice Mitchell, Chicago, IL Mokena Marley FISH Organization, Mokena, IL Robert and Jennifer Morgan, Western Springs, IL Michael and Christina Morkin, La Grange, IL Carol Mroczkowski, Chicago, IL John Mulholland, Willowbrook, IL Mary Nagle, Oak Forest, IL Ralph and Dianne Nawrot, Palos Park, IL Marge Nelson, Westchester, IL Network for Good, Washington, DC Ada Novi, Western Springs, IL Edward O’Connor, Oak Forest, IL Peter and Ann Okkema, La Grange, IL Gary and Nancy O’Rourke, Bloomingdale, IL

Donations - August 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017

Janice Patocka, Lombard, IL Dorothy Pieper, Oak Lawn, IL Jeffery and Colleen Plude, Tinley Park, IL Lydia Ponczak, Orland Park, IL Mr. and Mrs. Quateman, Chicago, IL Mona Rempp, Woodridge, IL Scott Rieger, Palatine, IL Irma Rodriguez, Chicago, IL Betty Ross, Homewood, IL Alexander and Laurie Severino, La Grange, IL Daniel and Shelly Shannon, La Grange, IL Brian and Nancy Sheehan, La Grange, IL John and Debbie Sluis, Crestwood, IL Debbie Smith, Palos Heights, IL Marie Smith, Oak Forest, IL William and Deborah Spartz, Western Springs, IL Margaret Stoklosak, Orland Park, IL C.J. Stotts, Lake Havasu City, AZ Dan Strack, Shorewood, IL Walt and Lillian Suva, Plainfield, IL Connie Terrell, Round Lake Park, IL Judy Tybor-Knizner, Oak Lawn, IL Katherine Umgelder, Oak Lawn, IL Gayne and Martha Underwood, Western Springs, IL Joan Vander Linde, La Grange, IL Robert and Lynn Vear, La Grange, IL Lynne White, Chicago, IL Dr. Gary Williams and Mrs. Mary Beth Norton-Williams, Orland Park, IL Wines for Humanity, Naperville, IL Jeffrey and Heather Yuknis, La Grange, IL Helene Zarcone, Downers Grove, IL In Memory of…

Mary Louise Dark Patricia Grasso, Orland Park, IL Joseph Flynn Daniel and Colleen Dunne, Oak Lawn, IL Noelle Kelly D. Kelly, Tinley Park, IL Alyssa Kent Thomas and Donna Delso, New Lenox, IL Connie Terrell, Round Lake Park, IL Thompson Moving & Storage, Orland Park, IL John and Barbara Murphy Jerry and Mary Ann Palma, Warrenville, IL Patrick J. Nagle and Cathleen L. Nagle Colleen Kisel, Oak Forest, IL Florence Patocka Janice Patocka, Lombard, IL Remembering Cathy and Alison James Byers, Edmond, OK Laura Doran, Manhattan, IL Betty Ross, Homewood, IL In Honor of…

Courtney Collins Frank Bujan, Homer Glen, IL Colleen Kisel Debra Stava, Downers Grove, IL Jodi Lewis Dena Lewis, Mokena, IL Jackie O’Rourke Gary and Nancy O’Rourke, Bloomingdale, IL Joan Waites Mr. and Mrs. David Golding, Palos Park, IL Hudson Younge Ben Hutchen, Winnetka, IL In-Kind Donations

115 Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park, IL Hanna Abusharif, Palos Park, IL Accord Carton Company, Alsip, IL Alison Andrews Day Spa, Orland Park, IL American Legion, Chicago Ridge, IL Amex Nooter LLC, Tinley Park, IL

Anonymous Aztek Ink, Blue Island, IL Bailey’s Bar and Grill, Tinley Park, IL Scott and Sheri Barbee, Lansing, IL Dorothy Barron, Orland Park, IL Baseballism, Portland, OR Nan Beard, Crestwood, IL Ella Beaudry, Tinley Park, IL Beggars Pizza, Palos Heights, IL Bengtson Pumpkin Farm, Homer Glen, IL BNI Connectors, Tinley Park, IL Derek Braasch, Wood Dale, IL Ed and Julie Braasch, South Holland, IL Bernie and Angie Brady, Tinley Park, IL Brannigan Chiropractic Center, Orland Park, IL Bridge Teen Center, Orland Park, IL Dawn Bronske, Oak Forest, IL Brumm’s Bloomin Barn, Highland, IN Felicia Budvitus, Indian Head Park, IL Donna Cameli, Orland Park, IL Austin Carter, Tinley Park, IL Chicagoland Ham, David and Kathy Golding, Palos Heights, IL Chicago White Sox, Chicago, IL Chipotle Mexican Grill, Oak Lawn, IL Chi-Town Harley Davidson, Tinley Park, IL Cinemark @ Seven Bridges, Woodridge, IL Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Countryside, IL CPX Sports, Joliet, IL Creative Cakes Bakery and Café, Tinley Park, IL Cupid Candies, Oak Lawn, IL Dave and Buster’s, Orland Park, IL Divine Providence Church, Westchester, IL Dyer Presbyterian Church, Dyer, IN Exploration Station, Bourbonnais, IL Alicia Fabian, Oak Forest, IL Family Harvest Church, Tinley Park, IL Feel So Good Canine Massage, Tinley Park, IL Foursided, Chicago, IL Fox’s Restaurant and Pub, Orland Park, IL Judi Friebel, Homer Glen, IL Jinx Fromme, Metairie, LA Skip Fugiel, Oak Forest, IL Tanesha Gibbs, Orland Park, IL Mary Gieselmann, Orland Park, IL Jim and Patricia Gira, Orland Park, IL Gizmos Fun Factory, Orland Park, IL Gnome Logic, Lexington, KY Hallmark, Plainfield, IL Harrison Reunion Committee, Romeoville, IL Stephen and Laura Hawrysz, Orland Park, IL Heart and Sole Dance, Tinley Park, IL Chris Hermann, Orland Park, IL Hienie’s McCarthy’s, Orland Park, IL James and Casey Horton, Chicago, IL Lynne Huiner, Orland Park, IL Husch Blackwell LLP, Chicago, IL IL Matchbox Collectors Club, Tom Sarlitto, Carol Stream, IL Jack Gibbons Gardens, Oak Forest, IL Jewel-Osco, Orland Park, IL Michaela Jordan, Harvey, IL Raul Juarez, Tinley Park, IL Richard and Diana Karasek, Tinley Park, IL Donna Karris, Orland Park, IL Kendra Scott Jewelry, Chicago, IL Kenootz Banquets, Midlothian, IL Sue Kerbs, Oak Forest, IL Kingsberry Waffle House and Restaurant, Oak Forest, IL Colleen Kisel, Oak Forest, IL Donna Knowski, Tinley Park, IL Laugh Factory, Chicago, IL Kathleen Lepitre, Tinley Park, IL Lincoln Way East Soccer Game, Frankfort, IL Lincoln Way West Soccer Game, New Lenox, IL Madori’s Liquor & Deli, Midlothian, IL

Abigail Maloney, Orland Park, IL Jean Masterson, Orland Park, IL Gordon McGregor, Orland Park, IL Meijer, Orland Park, IL Gerard and Carol Meyer, Palos Heights, IL Mickey’s Gyro 2, Oak Forest, IL Pat Mitchell and Georgene Brittain, Blue Island, IL Jim and Bonnie Morgan, Orland Park, IL Nick’s BBQ, Tinley Park, IL Nite Games Bar and Grill, Oak Forest, IL Nothing Bundt Cakes, Orland Park, IL Oak Forest Raiders, Oak Forest, IL Old Chicago Coffee Co., Orland Park, IL Jackie O’Rourke, Oak Forest, IL Vida Parguuskas-Burklow, Crestwood, IL Rita Parsons, Tinley Park, IL Profit Controls Inc., Westmont, IL PRP Wine International, Naperville, IL PupScouts Troop 8, Burbank, IL Barbara Ramsingh, Orland Park, IL Carol Rasmussen, Oak Forest, IL George and Grace Reddel, Orland Park, IL Red Wing Shoes, Evergreen Park, IL Republic Bank, Tinley Park, IL Jamie Riley, Oak Forest, IL Shira Esthetics Inc., Kenilworth, NJ Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Orland Park, IL Speck Products, San Mateo, CA Sport Clips Haircuts, Burbank, Orland Hills, IL Sportsman’s Bar, Oak Forest, IL St. Francis Xavier CWC, La Grange, IL Mary Lou Stachnik, Oak Forest, IL Meghan Sterling, Palos Park, IL Sue Studenroth, New Lenox, IL Subway, Midlothian, IL Dolores Tedesco, Riverside, IL The Essence Suites, Orland Park, IL Thomas Place, Orland Park, IL Tin Fish, Tinley Park, IL Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansing, IL Triton College, Cernan Earth and Space Center, River Grove, IL Tuffy Auto Service Center, Orland Park, IL Maggie Tunney, Evergreen Park, IL Herb Walker, Palos Park, IL Wal-Mart Supercenter, Evergreen Park, IL Walt’s Food Center, South Holland, IL White Castle, Midlothian, IL Tom and Adrianne Wieczorek, Orland Park, IL Mary Beth Norton-Williams, Orland Park, IL Janet Wilschke, Chicago, IL Windy City Thunderbolts, Crestwood, IL Jane Withers, Alsip, IL Valerie Witt, New Lenox, IL Danny Wright, Orland Park, IL Virginia Zitko, Romeoville, IL

Pictured (left to right): Maya (age 12) proudly smiles while sisters Mariam (age 14) and Natalie (age 11) display the donated toys at the Treasure Chest Foundation’s Orland Park warehouse. The toys

will bring smiles of joy to children and teens battling cancer across the nation.

Pictured (left to right): Bake sale customer Colette Lewis chooses some delicious cookies as the proud members of Girl Scout Troops 50313 and 58674, Maggie Freeman, Lucy Cook, Sophia Thomas,

Kaya Buelling and Kelsey Smith anticipate their next customer at the Toys for Tyler event in La Grange to benefit the Pediatric Oncology

Treasure Chest Foundation and kids fighting cancer.

Pictured (left to right): Birthday girl Sawyer Sterling (age 5) proudly smiles while big sister Piper (age 8) looks on amongst the display of

donated toys at the Treasure Chest Foundation’s Orland Park warehouse. The toys will bring smiles of joy to thousands

of children and teens battling cancer across the nation.

Dyer Presbyterian Church parishioner Alan Brooks (pictured) said, “The Treasure Chest Foundation is such a good cause to donate to

and we would do anything we can to help kids fighting cancer. We put together a toy drive and collected more than 120 items

of toys and gifts for teens. It was a great success.”

Jim Gira believes in supporting children and teens fighting cancer. Jim delivered more than 80 pounds of toys to Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Hospital of Loyola in Maywood to benefit the Treasure

Chest Foundation. Jim “rolled out” of the Treasure Chest Foundation parking lot with two of his newly donated magnetic signs thus

turning his vehicle into a rolling advertisement.

Proud PupScouts Troop Leader Kimmy Bandusky, along with her four-legged friends Rockie and Xena, display donated items at the

Treasure Chest Foundation warehouse in Orland Park.

Help from the Community

Divine Providence Church in Westchester celebrated the spirit of giving during their twelfth annual Christmas in July toy drive to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Parishioners collected over 1,200 toys, gifts for teens, $175 in gift cards and $200 to help children and teens fighting cancer.

Divine Providence Church toy drive Chairwoman Eileen Gorski said, “Just to see the children smile is reward enough. That’s all the motivation we need.” Parishioner Carol Kubala added, “I enjoy shopping for the kids and contributing to our Christmas in July toy drive. It gives us a good feeling.”

Christmas Comes Early for Children and Teens Fighting Cancer

Toy Con Toy Show of Bridgeview gave to teens fighting cancer by hosting its 25th Anniversary Appreciation Dinner. When the dinner was over, Toy Con Toy Show had raised $865 earmarked to purchase gift cards for the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Toy Con Toy Show co-founder Terry Mannix said, “We’re still helping provide kids fighting cancer with smiles to keep them going.”

Toy Con Toy Show 25th Anniversary Appreciation Dinner Supports Teens

Fighting Cancer

The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation was recently awarded two large treasure chests thanks to the tireless work of Orland Park residents Gordon McGregor and Jim Gira. Gordon organized, implemented and coordinated the construction project while Foundation volunteer Jim provided the wood, hardware and supplies to complete the project.

The Treasure Chest Foundation is especially grateful to Gordon and Jim for their tremendous donation. Because of their hard work and generosity Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Pediatric Institute in Cleveland, Ohio became the recipient of one of the new, beautifully handcrafted treasure chests.

Treasure Chest Foundation Recently Awarded Two Large Treasure Chests

Thompson Moving and Storage believes in supporting children and teens fighting cancer. The Orland Park-based moving company sponsored the entertainment tent during the Taps Cares for Kids with Cancer event in memory of Alyssa Marie Kent. Alyssa Marie, who lost her battle to cancer at the young age of 17, always looked forward to visiting the Treasure Chest after her treatments.

Thompson Moving and Storage Owner Patrick Flanigan said it best in referring to the Treasure Chest Foundation: “Wonderful people, wonderful cause.”

Thompson Moving and Storage Driver Steve Jurus (left) and Owner Patrick Flanigan pose alongside a 42-foot truck.

Thompson Moving and Storage Sponsors Entertainment Tent During Taps Cares for Kids with Cancer Event

The Beverly Ridge Lions Club recently roared into their weekly meeting at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park and delivered a check for $750 to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Lions Club member Gene Infelise said, “The phenomenal work of the Treasure Chest Foundation provides an opportunity for organizations such as the Lions Club to assist people in need. We help where help is needed, in our own communities, primarily by assisting kids.”

Beverly Ridge Lions Club Roars for Kids Fighting Cancer

Pictured (left to right): Lions Club President Jimo Kasali and fellow club members John Bukacek, Norm Christensen, Tom Carver, Mike Schneider, Jim Himmel, Gene Infelise and Vic Genges display the $750 donation to the Treasure Chest Foundation during their weekly meeting at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.

Orland Park Kiwanis Club Donates to Help Kids Fighting Cancer

The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation was overjoyed to receive an enormous donation of $7,500 recently from the Orland Park Kiwanis Club. The donation will directly benefit children and teens fighting cancer.

Orland Park Kiwanis Club member Herb Walker stands proudly as he presents the donation to the Treasure Chest Foundation.

For 11 consecutive years, La Grange teenager Crofton Kelly provided a generous helping hand to kids with cancer by organizing, implementing and coordinating a local tennis tournament designed to raise funds to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Last year Crofton Kelly laid down his racquet and passed along the job of coordinating the Tennis Fun Fest to his sister, Mattigan Kelly. All proceeds benefited the Orland Park-based non-profit organization which provides comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card in 52 hospitals nationwide.

The 12th Annual Tennis Fun Fest recently drew participation by more than 125 children and some professionals at the Hinsdale Racquet Club. The popular event featured round robin matches, fun-drills, raffles, refreshments and prizes and ultimately raised $9,400 to benefit children fighting cancer. Overall, Crofton and Mattigan's amazing efforts have netted more than $62,650 over the course of the fundraising event’s existence.

“Mattigan’s enormous gift, as always, is especially appreciated,” said Foundation CEO and Founder Colleen Kisel. “The annual fundraising efforts will again help make it possible for hundreds of young children and teens battling cancer to receive toys and gift cards. I am so impressed when I think about what these two caring young individuals have achieved.”

Mattigan described her reasons for helping the Treasure Chest Foundation and young cancer patients by saying, “I really like helping people and this is a wonderful way to do it. It's been real fun organizing this event.”

Alison Kelly, Mattigan’s Mom, was also pleased with the amazing turnout and response from the Tennis Fun Fest participants, saying, “I am excited that Mattigan wants to combine her passion of playing tennis along with serving others to help kids who are battling cancer. I am very proud of her. It was our biggest turnout ever!”

2017 Tennis Fun Fest

Organizer Mattigan Kelly and friends celebrate the rousing success of the 12th Annual Tennis Fun Fest which raised $9,400.

52nd Treasure Chest Program at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Pediatric Institute

We are pleased to announce that the Treasure Chest Foundation reached another major milestone with the recent opening of our 52nd Treasure Chest Program at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Pediatric Institute in Cleveland, OH.

This Treasure Chest Program, sponsored by Foundation Board Member Herb Walker and his wife Jan, will provide our services to more than 600 brave young Cleveland area cancer patients each month. This is only the second time in the 21-year history of the Foundation that a Treasure Chest Program has ever been sponsored.

This rare and much-appreciated Program sponsorship, which included Herb's tremendous donation of $10,000, is consistent with the generous support he displays throughout the year. “I joined the Treasure Chest Foundation Board to help raise money to support the ongoing operations and to add new treatment centers for providing toys to young cancer patients,” explains Herb. “Now that the Cleveland Clinic Treasure Chest is open, I look forward to sponsoring another treatment center and Program next year.”

Each new Treasure Chest Program makes a tremendous impact by providing comfort and enhancing the lives of children and teens who are faced with the adversity of battling cancer. This newest Program reminds us that we are truly blessed to have your ongoing and generous support.

Thanks to caring people like you, we now serve more than 13,000 young cancer patients in 19 states across the nation every month and we continue to grow. Because each cancer patient typically visits the clinic multiple times per month, our services actually support young cancer patients upwards of 20,000 times a month.

Foundation Board Member Herb Walker and his wife Jan proudly pose in front of the Treasure Chest

at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Pediatric Institute in Cleveland, OH.

Foundation Board Member Herb Walker helps a young patient pick out his first toy.

A pediatric cancer patient ceremoniously cuts the ribbon of the facility’s new Treasure Chest.

Foundation Board member and Program Sponsor Herb Walker (left) presents $300 in gift cards for teens to Diana Swinehart, Child Life Specialist.

This young boy displays his very first toy provided by the Treasure Chest Foundation.

This boy knows that because of the Treasure Chest, his cancer treatments will be a little easier.

From the look of this young man’s smile, we think he can get used to receiving gift cards

after every visit to the Treasure Chest.

The beautiful new Treasure Chest and toys are just waiting for the celebration to begin!

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OAK FOREST, IL 60452

Call to Action We are asking for your help with driving toys and gift cards to Children’s Cancer Treatment Centers located in the Chicagoland area.

Delivering can be as easy as picking up the toys and gifts at the Treasure Chest Foundation facility in Orland Park and delivering them to a dock or front desk of a local Children’s Cancer Treatment Center. For further information please call

708-687-TOYS (8697) or email Kim at [email protected]

The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing gifts from a treasure chest.

The Foundation supports over 13,000 children and teens each month who are diagnosed with cancer and treated at one of 52 cancer treatment centers in the United States. Because each cancer patient typically visits the clinic multiple times per month, the Foundation’s services actually support young cancer patients upwards of 20,000 times a month.

The Foundation depends on contributions of money, toys and gifts through private and corporate donations.

9TH ANNUAL

TREASURING OUR KIDS

FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018

THE ODYSSEY

19110 S. RIDGELAND AVE.,

TINLEY PARK, IL