417 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

March 2012

Published quarterly

The Art and Science of...Life

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Christine Wagner, SSJ

believe that some of the most courageous people in our midst are those who commit their lives to the science and practice of medicine – to the art of healing. The profession of medicine is supported by centuries of science and acquired knowledge about the body, its systems, its reactions to the environment and trauma, and the diseases that attack it. But with all that, the body and the mind remain a huge mystery, keeping many secrets of wellness and sickness still beyond our grasp – thrusting our medical professionals into an arena where science and art must interact for the best outcome. Those who are willing to enter this arena of healing by combining what they know of science and what they can discern by careful listening and artful combinations of information know they enter a sacred realm – one where they may not feel certain at times about the cure, but the mission to preserve and improve life is always clear. I have the utmost respect for those who devote their lives to the art and science of medicine. I especially want to thank those in the health care and mental health fields who volunteer their time at the Neighborhood Center to help those in need of care, who have no financial safely net to support them. You are daily heroes who combine art and science with grace and care for our neighbors in need. I have also had the privilege over the last few months of being with others in our community who work in the advocacy area of health care. And, I have experienced the same level of commitment to the mixture of art and science in their work on behalf of others as I have seen in the medical community. By January 1, 2014, Health Insurance Exchanges called for by the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) must be ready in each state to provide a

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marketplace for everyone to purchase health insurance with subsidies appropriate to their income levels. As the Center has participated in the dialogue about how these Exchanges will be constructed and managed, I have met many amazing people on the local and state level, dedicated to getting this monumental effort “right.” They combine what they know of systems, the science part, with a listening ear to what people want, what works best, what is “user friendly” and what will serve the people of the community in the best way – the artful part. These are not politicians, these are the people in the trenches who want the system to work for as many people as possible, and they are trudging uphill right now. It strikes me that I can take these excellent examples of the combination of art and science and translate them into my own life. Perhaps you can also. I have learned some things in sixty years through a lot of mistakes and making the effort to try again, and watching others wiser than me and learning from them. Maybe that is the science part. Trying, experimenting, looking at results, trying again, developing my own database. And then there is the artful part. I think the art has a lot to do with just being quiet and listening; to gathering in what is actually happening, to what is being said out loud and between the lines by those around me. I think a listening ear and heart has to do with taking what we hear and mixing it with what we have come to know over our life time, and then drawing conclusions and taking action. I believe there is a science and art to life that is learned. The lessons are all around us. I invite you to say thank you to your doctors and nurses. Say a prayer for those trying to fix health care for everyone. Train your listening ear to hear what is around you. Thank you for your discerning and caring hearts. Thank you for supporting the work of the Center in the many ways that you do. Z

Tues., May 22, Cinema Theatre, 7 pm: COMPLAINTS OF A DUTIFUL DAUGHTER. With profound insight and a dose of levity, this Oscarnominated documentary chronicles the various stages of a mother's Alzheimer's Disease and the evolution of a daughter's response to the illness. Neither depressing nor medical, the film is a life-affirming exploration of family relations, aging, change, the meaning of memory and love. Panel includes Dr. Anton Porsteinsson.

St. Joseph’s Joins In Reel Mind Film & Theater Series by Regina Sanfilipo

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he Reel Mind Series features films and performances about mental illness, addiction and brain disorders. The series began in 2009 as a collaborative project among local mental health agencies, including the Mental Health Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, DePaul Community Services, East House, Compeer, and the University of Rochester Cluster on Human Values. The goal of the series is to address the social stigma of mental illness while providing a message of hope; that recovery is possible. St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, which offers Mental Health Counseling and Psychiatry to the uninsured and under-insured, is pleased to join in the Series collaboration. Four films and one play will take place in May and June to make up the 2012 series. Consider joining us for:

Tuesday, June 12, Cinema Theatre, 7 pm: THE BOY INSIDE: A JOURNEY INTO AUTISM. Filmmaker Marianne Kaplan turns the camera on her own family, creating a rare and intimate portrait of living with Asperger Syndrome, a form of highfunctioning autism characterized by socially inappropriate behavior. The film follows a year in the life of Kaplan's son Adam, as the 12-year-old tries desperately to find a friend in the midst of bullies, non-understanding classmates, and parents with attimes frayed nerves. "Filled with love, courage, persistence and wonderful people." Tues., June 26, Cinema Theatre, 7 pm: SEARCH FOR SANITY. Circa 1950s, a highly staged and choreographed TV visit to an inpatient psychiatric ward PLUS special sneak preview of a work-in-progress documentary about the now-abandoned Rochester Psychiatric Hospital. Panel includes: Dr. Larry Guttmacher, Clinical Director, RPC; Bob Riley, Public Information Officer, RPC; Dylan Toombs, WXXI.

Tues. May 8, Memorial Art Gallery, 7 pm: CRAZY ART. A compelling documentary on the role of creative expression in recovery from mental illness, featuring the work of Van Gogh, along with three contemporary artists who use art to cope and thrive despite their diagnoses. Accompanied by a curated ART SHOW by the Creative Wellness Coalition! Friday, May 18, Blackfriars Theatre, 8 pm: GREY GARDENS -THE MUSICAL. A special fundraiser for Reel Mind. The book is by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie. A hilarious and heart-breaking live performance of the story of Big Edie and Little Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; once bright names on the social register, who became East Hampton's notorious recluses.

Tickets to the films are $8, available at the door or by calling the Mental Health Association at 325-3145x100. All films are followed by a panel discussion. For more information about the Reel Mind series, visit www.thereelmind.com. Z

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Delivered to Your Inbox If you still receive a paper copy of this newsletter delivered to your home by the postal service, consider switching to an electronic copy and help save the Center postage and printing costs with each issue. You will receive email notification that the newsletter has been posted on the Center’s website, along with a link to the site. Read each issue right on your computer or print a copy at home. To sign up for email notification (you will no longer receive a paper copy in the mail), send your request to Katherine McCormick at [email protected]. Thank you for helping us keep costs down and free up funds to better serve our patients and clients. 2

Monthly Executive Breakfasts ---Come and Learn More

Celebrating the Diversity of Volunteers at SJNC – April is Volunteer Month

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By Susanna Guarino

ho doesn’t like breakfast? Our monthly breakfast chats are informative, eye-opening and delicious, and a great way to introduce potential volunteers and supporters to St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center. Invite your friends and colleagues, your favorite group. Maybe you already are a volunteer but would like to know more. Reserve your place at the table today! Breakfasts are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. We begin with a brief tour, then serve up a hearty breakfast along with an informative chat explaining how people are served at the Center. Place your reservation with Anne Mc Kenna at 585-325-5260 or [email protected]. Z

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octors, dentists, mental health counselors, receptionists …all of these and more volunteer at SJNC to help provide healthcare and counseling to people who cannot afford insurance. Volunteers range from high school students to retired professionals. They come from Rochester or from such diverse places as India, Nigeria and Haiti. Dr. Kasaraneni, who moved to the USA from India in 1977, has volunteered at the Center for more than five years. He started volunteering at SJNC three years after retiring as an emergency medicine doctor at Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport, NY. He volunteers because he wants to give back to the community; he explained, “I personally have seen the increasing need of the general public for more free care as more people are losing jobs and insurance coverage.” Recently, Gloria Rosenstein, a retired bookstore manager, had her one year anniversary of volunteering at the Center. She volunteers because, “It makes me count my blessings…there are so many people in need of healthcare.” At SJNC, Gloria helps with office work in the counseling office and makes phone calls to patients and clients every Monday morning. The Center could not exist without so many talented, caring volunteers. And as the population of uninsured or underinsured individuals in Rochester grows (SJNC gets 50 calls a week from people who want to become new patients here), volunteer needs increase also. Currently, the Center needs more nurses, primary care providers and mental health providers. This spring, there is also a need for gardeners and someone to do masonry work. With over 250 volunteers already, SJNC also receives one or two calls every week from more community members interested in volunteering. They would probably agree with Gloria Rosenstein; “It’s wonderful that a place like this is in existence.” Z

Upcoming Executive Breakfasts: April 18 June 20 May 16 July 18 ROCtheDAY Raises $25,000 for St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center

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hank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone who made an online donation on December 8th, or placed cash in our lobby collection box, or mailed a check in honor of the Center’s 18th anniversary. Your gifts totaled $12,500 and were evenly matched by an anonymous matching gift for a total gift of $25,000! “This generous gift was a wonderful anniversary present from the Rochester community,” said Christine Wagner, SSJ, Executive Director of the Center. The Center opened doors for business on December 8th, 1993. “We have tripled in size since opening our first building and today provide medical, dental and mental health services to more than 2400 people each year, from Rochester and eight surrounding counties. Since we are funded completely by donations, these gifts will be a great help to us as we continue to provide services.” ROCtheDAY was an unprecedented one day online-giving day in Rochester, sponsored by the United Way. The date is set for a second annual RoctheDay on 12/12/12. For more information, call (585) 325-5260. Z

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Tele-dentistry Update By Regina Sanfilipo

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he Center’s Dental Program continues to progress with the addition of Tele-dentistry. In February, students, Hygienists, and Dentists began to utilize digital equipment while working with patients. Through a grant obtained by Dr. David Lawrence, Director of Dental Studies at Monroe Community College, dental hygiene students can now benefit from offsite supervision from their preceptor during rotation at the Center. This exciting innovation provides real-time, face to face video conferencing among students, Hygienists, and, Dentists. Patients will sit in front of a small screen that uses Skype to allow Hygienists or Dentists to connect remotely while overseeing the consultation. We are also thankful for the addition of two Intraoral Cameras and two electronic Caries Detectors to be used as diagnostic and educational tools. Cameras will function as real time consultation and diagnosis but also as a permanent record along with the digital x-rays. The software provided has the capability to support moving forward to digital and paperless record keeping for the future operations of the Center. We are proud of the Dental Program’s growth and look forward to the direction it is taking. This growth enhances our ability to provide healthcare to the growing needs of the underserved. It is with much appreciation to those who have contributed their time, knowledge and skills along the way to a program that started with a hope and one chair that now sits proudly displayed at ARTISANworks. They are the inspiration to those who continue today. For more information contact our Dental coordinator, Julie Ruggiero, RDH, at 585-325-5260 or [email protected]. Z

Captured! This gangster and his moll, better known as Paul and Candace Rogers, were forever captured in this shot at last year’s Auction and Party by eieio photography, who donated services for the evening. St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center is fortunate to enjoy many affiliations and partnerships in the community, and we are grateful to this photographer for being one of these partners. Who knows what scenes will be captured from our Pirate Adventure this June? Again our thanks to:

eieio Photography 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road Mendon, NY 14506 (585) 489-3551

Speaking of Technology, St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center website has a new look! Log on to: www.sjncenter .org to check it out and view agency updates!

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A Pirate’s Life

18th Annual Auction & Party to Benefit St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center

Shiver me timbers, it’s another fun-filled evening to raise funds for a great cause!

Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 5:30 PM Temple B’rith Kodesh on Elmwood Avenue in Brighton Tickets $40 per person How you can help: Save the date and come to the party! Call us, go online, or mail your check to the address below and reserve your place! Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres, New York State beverages and products, live music, and silent and live auctions. Donate an auction item or two! Contact us to let us know what you’d like to contribute! Be a corporate sponsor or recruit a corporate sponsor! Sponsor levels ranging from $500 to $5,000 include tickets to the event, and promotion for your business. For more information about A Pirate’s Life call (585) 325-5260 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Memorial and Tribute Gifts Memorials and tribute gifts to St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center are a fitting way to honor the memory of a loved one or pay tribute to that special someone. All memorial gifts will be acknowledged to a designated family member; tribute gifts to the recipient and to the donor. Extra envelopes are available. Please call Katherine at 585-325-5260. We are grateful for the following gifts received by the Center October 2011 thru January 2012. Honors In honor of Chris Affronti Melissa Affronti In honor of Dr. John & Elaine Andolina Richard Dreher & Elaine Tunaitis In honor of Keith Baker Carol Mulligan In honor of Mary Beauchamp David Guadagnino In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bianchi Sr. Elaine Englert In honor of Dr. Philip Bonanni David & Nancy Liebert In honor of Sr. Diane Branch Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Franklin In honor of James Bridges Jeremiah Casey Richard Schieck In honor of the Briody Family Sheila Briody, SSJ In honor of Margaret Briody & Richard Muir Nancy Kent In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Todd Brown Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kenner In honor of Carol Bucci Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Jones In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Bufano Mr. & Mrs. Norm Karsten In honor of Lynda E. A. Campbell Bob Bonn & Donna Cox In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Paul Capacci Carolyn Braddock Mel Callan Karen Hibbard Marta Maletzke Katherine McCormick Marilyn Merritt Maureen Richardson In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Clement Mr. & Mrs. John DiMartino In honor of Alice Cooney, SSJ Mr. & Mrs. Keith Bock In honor of Jerry Crissy Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Fields In honor of Donna Cucci, SSJ Deborah Anne Dooley In honor of Christopher & Catherine Cullinan Marianne Cullinan In honor of Anna Reilly & Matthew Cullinan Marianne Cullinan

In honor of Sean & Susan Cullinan Marianne Cullinan In honor of Marie Dietrich, PhD, MD Marguerite Dynski, SSJ, MD In honor of Karen Dietz, SSJ Msgr. Gerard C. Krieg In honor of Marguerite Dynski, SSJ, MD Marie Dietrich, Phd, MD Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Ettinghausen In honor of Kay Foos, SSJ Frances Murphy In honor of Gloria Foster Mr. & Mrs. James Erwin In honor of Roger Gardner & Terry LaFave Daniel Meyers In honor of Jeanne Grace Sigma Theta Tau International In honor of Ellen Guadagnino Marilyn Guadagnino In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Laurence Guttmacher Drs. Leon & Carola Eisenberg In honor of Kathleen Hauck Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rappa In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Herman Roy Berns & Sue Stanger In honor of Judy & Norm Karsten Mr. & Mrs. William Alvut In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Manmadha Kasaraneni Justin Karram In honor of Laura Fasching & Don Ksiazck Mr. & Mrs. William Evans In honor of Anita Kurowski, SSJ Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kurowski In honor of Mrs. Mildred Kurtz Sr. Alice Marie Kurtz In honor of Mr. & Mrs. James Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Fred Keller In honor of Dr. Therese Lynch Dr. & Mrs. Victor Krym In honor of Rev. & Mrs. John Macholz Susan & Bob Touhsaent In honor of Judith McKay Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Dvorin Barry Santiago In honor of Janet McNally Dr. Christine Stewart Joan Wolf In honor of Marilyn Means Daniel Meyers In honor of the Monroe Plan Clinical Staff Dr. Joseph Stankaitis In honor of Debbie Nawoczinski Dr. & Mrs. Marc Berliant In honor of Pat Nelson Richard LaPointe & Janet Wyland In honor of Amelia Osinski Jean Wolfe

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In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Lou Papa Dr. Gary Dedek & Dr. Leslie Algase In honor of Judy Reger Margie Henninger In honor of Jamesine Riley, SSJ Margie Henninger In honor of Fred Sanfilipo, DC Dr. Warren Glaser In honor of Kim Schmidt Wendy Englert In honor of Sheila Schoenwetter Robert Thompson In honor of Marian Schrader Barry Santiago In honor of Beverly Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Victor Schroeder In honor of Mary Anne Schroth Robert Thompson In honor of Pat St. Martin Joanna Townsend In honor of Barbara Staropoli, SSJ Mr. & Mrs. James Purtell In honor of Robert Thompson Deb Peartree In honor of Don Thompson Cheryl Thompson In honor of Daniel Torrell Pamela Stone & Mark Dudley In honor of UR Well Student Outreach Dr. Paul Levy In honor of Christine Wagner, SSJ G. Jean Howard Mary Loewenguth Daniel Meyers Bev & Jim Pierson In honor of Karen & Gregor Wilson Mr. & Mrs. William Evans In honor of Judy Woodhams Deanna Krusenstjerna Memorials In memory of Catherine Adams Debbie Adams In memory of Tom Arinaoni Mr. & Mrs. Peter Christakos In memory of the Bellavia Family Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Bellavia In memory Patrick & Agnes Briody Margaret Briody & Richard Muir In memory of Vincent Briody Margaret Briody & Richard Muir In memory of James Cahill Mr. & Mrs. Richard Buck In memory of Beatrice Candela Julie & Giovanni Ruggiero In memory of Dr. Joseph Cappuccio Kathy Cappuccio

In memory of Joie Cirrito Gates Chili High School Association In memory of Andrew Colaruotolo Ann Colaruotolo In memory of Madeline Cox, SSJ Mr. & Mrs. James Cox In memory of Gilbert Curtis Kathleen Cornelia In memory of Peter & Pauline DeBuck Ken & Jean DeBuck Janet Shove In memory of John DelSanto Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eichner Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Lombardo In memory of Elsie Diraddo Nancy DiGennaro Matteo In memory of Rosalia Evangelista Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Merkel In memory of James Flanagan Doris Rafoth In memory of Karen Fox Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cosgrove Mr. & Mrs. James DuPont Janet McNally Patricia Plumeri Jean Sikora SSJ Justice & Peace Committee Cindy Sorbera Dr. Christine Stewart Carole Teegarden In memory of Helen & Wendel Gessner Dorothy Gassner In memory of Dr. Marvin Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lupack In memory of Martha Goodrich Tim & Theresa McGowan In memory of Sol Gordon Margaret Briody & Richard Muir In memory of Joseph Lawrence Grinnan Joe & Jeanne Grinnan In memory of Margaret Black Hampson Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Fields In memory of the Kalhler Family Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Bellavia In memory of Robert Keim Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Russo In memory of Virginia Lake Bettyann Zubil In memory of Jean & Joseph Lombard Lillian Randazzo In memory of James Mangan Gayl Belcher John Callaghan Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cleary Mr. & Mrs. John Dunn Louis Langie, Jr. Margaret McGee Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cleary Mr. & Mrs. John Dunn Louis Langie, Jr. Margaret McGee Tracy Schleyer Mr. & Mrs. John Sinchaski

In memory of Stephen Maruggi Anita Maruggi In memory of Therese Maruggi Anita Maruggi In memory of George McKay Judith McKay In memory of Francis Muller Mary Muller In memory of Marian Murray Mike & Linda Murray In memory of Helen Mushalko Carol Mulligan In memory of Mary Nesser Dr. Vivian Palladoro In memory of Mary Ellen Penbroke Francine Ann O’Neill In memory of Len Perkins Patricia Plumeri In memory of Rose & Louis Quadrini Col. Sheila M. Q. Scanlon In memory of Katie Quigley Joan Quigley In memory of Robert Quigley Joan Quigley In memory of Deborah Rawson Calliope Monna In memory of Ronald Schreiber Ann Mason In memory of Robert Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Northrup In memory of Rosemary Shewan Dr. Therese Lynch In memory of H. Allen Spencer Suzanne Spencer In memory of Dr. Sidney Starman Dr. & Mrs. Paul Capacci In memory of Barbara Steinwachs Sally Steinwachs In memory of Dr. Margaret Stephenson Dr. Therese Lynch In memory of Gerald Sullivan Ginny Sullivan In memory of Sr. Francis Sweeney Margaret Hayes In memory of Wagner Family Members Ken & Jean DeBuck Katherine McCormick Ruth Wagner In memory of William Egan Ward Patricia Seka In memory of Dr. T. Franklin Williams Kevin & Connie Bowen In memory of Bruce Woodhams Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bowen In memory of Joseph Woodward Anmarie Donlin-Fields In memory of Ralph & Jane Yonts Eula Serrino

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St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center Wish List Can you help provide the following items? ** Starred items are especially needed. EXTRA HELPS *Personal-size hygiene products: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes - single-wrapped, lotion **Disposable razors **Brown paper lunch bags **Wegmans or Tops gift cards - $10/ $15 Gas cards - $10 KITCHEN SUPPLIES Coffee - regular & decaf Tea bags - regular Instant hot chocolate Coffee creamer (powdered) Microwave popcorn/with & without butter Napkins Toilet paper Paper towels Kleenex OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Copy paper - white, 8½ x 11 Postage stamps - 45¢ or forever stamps # 10 Business-size envelopes CLEANING SUPPLIES Liquid laundry detergent Dryer sheets Disinfectant wipes (eg. Clorox wipes) Aerosol air fresheners - subtle scents Toilet bowl cleaner Disinfectant aerosol bathroom cleaner Distilled water - gallon size 13 and 30 gallon trash bags

Items may be dropped off at St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center 417 South Avnue,, Rochester, NY 14620 Phone: 585-325-5260 Fax: 585-325-3017 www.sjncenter.org

Sisters of St. Joseph 150 French Road Rochester, NY 14618

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Rochester, NY Permit #1509

Create a Legacy Please remember St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center in your will. “I feel blessed to have included St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center in my will. As a former Sister of St. Joseph, I fully understand the commitment the Center has made to those in need of health care services. Having spent 20 years working in hospice in the city, I personally saw what so many search for in trying to reclaim and maintain a healthy life. The Center, its staff and volunteers continue to serve those who would face a much greater struggle were SJNC not there for them. I am honored to be a part of that effort.” Arlene Helget, Evergreen Society (Legacy Gifts)

For information about our Evergreen Society, Call Anne McKenna, Director of Development, 585-325-5260 or email: [email protected]. Your Gifts to the Center. We are very grateful for gifts contributed to the 20112012 Annual Appeal. To date, $125,000 has been donated by 460 people. If you have not made your contribution yet, please use the attached envelope to mail in your donation, or go online at: www.sjncenter.org

The United Way Campaign will begin soon. You can help St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center while supporting the United Way. Please consider designating your gift to benefit the Center, by writing in:

United Way Donor Option St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center

#2017 Ask your campaign coordinator for a Donor Option Pledge Card. We need and appreciate your support!