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Total Raised for Children's Memorial Hospital $84,373
(May 1, 2007 through January 2012)
Total Number of T-shirts Sold: 2,873
Northside College Prep High School Volleyball Marathon Raises Over $6,000 for BTC and CMH!
For the fifth year in a row, our friends showed their generous spirits and dedication to helping Casey and all the kids at Children's Memorial Hospital. NCPs 12-hour volleyball marathon was
an incredible event. This year Casey brought along a little friend
from CMH who has been in remission for two years (Praise God!). We
haven’t seen Ashylnn in awhile and she is now sporting a ponytail
and a baby sister. Our families had a joyful reunion. The high
school students welcomed Ashlynn by serenading her with a Disney
song. Ashlynn, who is a cheerleader, then did a cheer for the group
and she gave a speech too. There was a lot of cuteness going on
along with a lot of volleyball! Its days like this that gives
families like ours and Ashlynn’s strength and encouragement. We are
truly blessed to know the coaches and students at NCP.  Casey, Ashlynn, and baby sister taking a break from the action (above). The 2011 NCP marathoners sporting holiday BTC shirts (below). Nov. 2011
Gunner and Friends Raise $556 for BTC and CMH!
On July 30, 2011 Dave and Sandy Spinelli introduced BTC to Gunner & Friends. These are a group of Dave's childhood friends that host an annual fundraiser for charities on behalf of their friend Gunner who died of melanoma in 2007. This year the group raised funds for BTC, Bear Necessities, and Ronald McDonald House.They held a picnic in the forest preserve with raffles, games, food, and fun for everyone. Thank you all so much. There are many kids who will benefit from your kindness.
Fair Game Store in Downers Grove Raises Over $800 for BTC and CMH!
On April 30, 2011 Fair Game Store owner Josh Stein generously donated 20% of sales to Be the Cure™. All day long families wandered in, played games, and bought t-shirts. This game store is like no other—there are no electronics or video games. People of all ages play card games and board games while seated around tables and sofas. It's amazing. Casey's brother Matthew brought his therapy dog Zoey along and she pulled customers in just by being herself. Also, Josh invited The Spiel Foundation to donate a set of games directly to CMH! No one knows more than us about how boring treatments can be when you're tethered to an IV for hours and hours. Thank you to everyone for a job well done! You have made many families happy. Matthew, Casey, and Zoey at Fair Game Store on Main Street in Downers Grove.
 Who could resist entering a store where people are laughing and playing games—all for a good cause!
Northside College Prep High School Students Raise Over $5,800 for BTC and CMH!
The Mustangs are at it again! On November 6, 2010 the volleyball teams held a 12-hour marathon in support of Casey and Children’s Memorial Hospital. This is their fourth annual fundraiser! They are now the single largest donor to BTC. All of the families of the pediatric patients at CMH are very grateful for the dedication and kindness of these students. They are the best!
The Patton Family with one of their best friends (Matthew, Casey, Peter, NCP Coach Nicole, and Diane).
Casey (second row, blue shirt) joins the players with two hours down and ten hours to go.
Casey (left) with the Senior girls at NCP who have been with the fundraiser since the beginning.
Coach Nicole and Casey (top) and some of the girls from NCP meet at CMH (bottom), January 2010.
CPCU SOCIETY RAISES $800 FOR BTC The West Suburban Chapter of CPCU raised $800 for BTC and CMH during their 2009 annual holiday charity event. Chapter secretary Reggie Dienberg and Casey met over the holidays.
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