Donor of the Month
March 2008
The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation
A dedication to ill children, a dedication to Maine
In 2005, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation began a relationship with Camp Sunshine and its families when they made an initial gift to the Family Sponsorship Program of $6,000. The following year The Foundation increased their gift to $10,000 and has continued that support each year thereafter, including another gift of $10,000 in 2008, and a commitment of $25,000 towards our construction project.
A shy and unassuming woman who never sought recognition for her philanthropy. Mattina Proctor was deeply committed to supporting medical research as well as causes in her home state of Maine.
Understanding the importance of our mission and the services that Camp Sunshine could provide with a new and improved upon space, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation committed $25,000 to the underwriting of The Mattina R. Proctor Teen Porch in camps new expansion.
The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation's commitment to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families has been vital to the continued growth of our Program. Because of The Foundation's generosity, we have been able to reach out to even more families who dearly need our services.
On behalf of our past and future Camp Sunshine children, we are deeply grateful to The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation for its support.
Donor of the Month
February 2008
Sprint Enterprise Real Estate Golf Tournament and the Toth Family
This past summer Camp Sunshine was honored to be named the beneficiary of the 2007 Sprint Enterprise Real Estate (ERE) Golf Tournament at Lake Quivira Country Club, Lake Quivira, Kansas, an event which raised $30,000 for Camp Sunshine. These funds will be used to sponsor 20 families at Camp Sunshine in 2008. Camp is truly honored to have the support of Faye Davis, Carol Lynn Cole, and the entire Sprint ERE Team and thanks everyone for their hard work organizing the event on our behalf. Camp Sunshine would also like to recognize the Toth family for bringing Camp Sunshine to Sprint's attention.
The charge to have Camp Sunshine as a beneficiary of the golf tournament was led by Vice President of Northeast Field Operations & Engineering - Bill Toth. Bill and his family have a long history with Camp Sunshine dating back to the 1990's.
In 1996, after Jennifer Toth (then age 3) was diagnosed with cancer her parents Gail and Bill seized the opportunity to get away from their daily routine of hospital visits and find some downtime at Camp Sunshine. After leaving Camp Sunshine from that first visit, the Toths knew that it was one of the best decisions of their lives. That admiration for our program and services led to a lifetime commitment of giving back to Camp, both personally and professionally.
The Toths' affiliation with Sprint and the Sprint ERE Golf Tournament is a great example of this commitment. There are numerous other ways the Toths have supported Camp, but there are two recent examples that stand out.
Last May, the Toths rented boxes at the America's Cup of Polo and invited friends to join them as well as make contributions to Camp. Through their efforts, they raised over $10,000 for Camp Sunshine.
As if all this was not enough, Gail Toth was the driving force behind the Virginia Polar Plunge on February 9th which will raise around $7,000 when all outstanding pledges and commitments are satisfied. And guess who the top fundraiser was! Jennifer Toth (now age 15) and cancer free!!!
Camp Sunshine thanks Sprint and the Toth family and is proud to highlight them as Camp Sunshine's February 2008 Donor of the Month.
Donor of the Month
January 2008
The Wasserman Family
The family first became involved in Camp Sunshine when Camp Sunshine’s Executive Director Matt Hoidal shared plans of his Miracle Marathon run from Florida to Maine with his college roommate from St. Lawrence University Luke Wasserman. As you may recall, the run was a benefit for Camp Sunshine that raised over $90,000 for Camp Sunshine in 2001. As soon as Luke heard about the run and Camp Sunshine, he shared the news with his parents Judi and Peter, and they responded with a donation of $15,000 from their family. Luke and his sister Alexis also joined Matt and his team of Miracle Marathon runners and filmed the event in addition to providing support and encouragement along the 1,200 mile trek to Maine.
Subsequent to the completion of the Miracle Marathon, Luke, Alexis, and their parents Judi and Peter have remained involved generously sponsoring many families every year.
Camp Sunshine thanks the Wasserman Family for their support of Camp Sunshine and their commitment to families with seriously ill children.
