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WelcomeDear Friends,
Another year of supporting families affected by cancer when they need it most by “Nobodydoing everything, but everyone doing something.” I welcome you to our 4th Annual Life IsSweet Gala. Thank you so much to our volunteers, our attendees and our sponsors. Onceagain, all the gears of the STOMP machine work together to accomplish one main goal andfocus- helping families when they need it most.
As my personal journey with my own monster changes, the need for families fighting thisdisease does exactly the opposite – it doesn’t change. In fact, the need grows. I personallystill meet the people who are the reason we started the STOMP The Monster foundation inthe first place. If you know me, you know it doesn’t take much for me to strike up a conversa-tion – I am always intrigued by a person’s individual story. It is always unique and each storyis inspiring in its own special way. It reinforces the void and the need that our foundationcontinuously tries to fill. STOMP The Monster went from helping one family a week, to a fewfamilies a week, to one family a day and now, due to the selflessness of ALL the wonderfulpeople involved with our organization, a few families a DAY! A few families a day – thinkabout that. STOMP The Monster was formed less than 4 years ago, and it is incredible whathas been accomplished, all because of people wanting to dedicate their time, resources, andenergy for a reason much bigger than themselves.
Tonight you will have the pleasure of meeting our honoree, Marybeth Walz. Marybeth is anintegral part of the community and helping children though her amazing charity, Hope ForChildren Foundation. STOMP The Monster is so proud to present her with the ThomasRosamilia Inspiration Award. Marybeth is the epitome of this award!
I would like to acknowledge the Gala Committee on a high level. I have seen the effort putin from so many different angles. Take a look around tonight and realize that without thecountless hours of dedication, organization, and effort, the Life is Sweet Gala would not bethe seamless, flowing, wonderful event we all know it to be. If you know someone who wasinvolved with the Gala Committee, take a minute and recognize them – let them know whatyou think of the event and thank them for all the time they spent making the Life Is SweetGala the best formal fundraising event around.
I am very close to being three years past my second transplant. There is not a day that goesby that I don’t realize that each day is a gift for me. As the days grow further and furtheraway from my transplant one thing is constant: cancer...there is no on and off switch. As amatter of fact, it is quite the opposite. No doubt there are ups and downs. My hope for everyother person fighting their monster is that there are more UPS than downs, because let’s faceit......Life Is Sweet!
I am so grateful to be able to share this incredibleevening with so many wonderful people.Thank you for being here and enjoy yourevening.
Stomping The Monster,
Seth
“Nobody can do everything,but everyone can do something.”
~Author Unknown
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Board ofD irectorsSeth Grumet, Chairman*
Dan Fishman*
Joanne Jaeger, PE, CIH*
Shara Rudner*
Andi Grumet Sawin*
Stefanie Schneider*
Jennifer Silverman
Barry J. Dwyer CPA, M.S.
Frank LaRocca, Esq*
Marcel Legrand*
Kenny Pace*
�Tracey LevineDirector of Administration
Maria McCannDirector of Business Development
STOMP The Monster™ is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization, EIN: 27-3802796.Please direct inquiries to [email protected]
M issionS tatementSTOMP The Monster™ provides financial and other support
to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers whenthey need it most – during their fight with the disease.
We promote a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise,leading by example, and provide funding for potential
advances in prevention and treatment.
F oundingMembers (*)
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GalaCommitteeCO-CHAIRS
Jessica Baldes and Margie Grumet
BOARD LIAISON
Shara Rudner
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Christine Bocchiaro
Ava Cantor
Cindy Catena
Maryann Christina
Jessica Gancz
Maria Gatens
Kelly LaRocca
Kristin Massotto
Stacey Legrand
Maria McCann
Donna Pace
Mary Jane Preziosi
Jennifer Schippert
Mamie Weiss
Kathy Whitacre
Cocktail Hour
Raffles and Auction Open
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First Course is Served in the Main Ballroom
Welcome Speech, Honoree and Awards
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Dinner
Reverse Card Draw and Fund-A-Need
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Dessert and Coffee
Super Stomp Raffle and 50/50 Winners Announced
Basket Winners Posted
Merchandise Pick up and Checkout
Times to Note:
10:30 ~ Basket Ticket Sales and 50/50 Sales Close
10:45 ~ Silent Auction Closes
11:00 ~ 50/50 Winner Announced
11:15 ~ Merchandise Pick Up and Checkout
12:00 ~ Event Ends
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EveningSchedule
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GOLD SPONSORSBarnabas Health
Private Donor
SILVER SPONSORSAutoland
Carol G. Simon Cancer CenterPace Family
Teva Pharmaceuticals
BRONZE SPONSORSCentraState Healthcare Foundation
Colts Neck Dance & Performing Arts AcademyPlymouth Rock Assurance
PEWTER SPONSORSBrielle CycleryChan Family
Construction Specifications, Inc.Delgado Family
In Memory of Karen “KJ” GregorovicInfineum
Meridian HealthMotion Picture Club
Ridgway FamilySaint Peter’s University Hospital
Spinelli-Weiland FamilyTurner Construction
THANK YOU TO
FOR THEIR GENEROSITY
Our EventSponsors
TABLE SPONSORS
UNDERWRITERSENTERTAINMENT
Hope For Children FoundationPassaic County Technical Institute
DéCORAdvanced Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine Institute
CS/HS SouthFelicetta Table
Grumet Family & FriendsFriends of Marybeth Walz
Friends of Seth
The Mark and Brown FamiliesNortheast Professional Planning Group
Salt Creek GrilleShoreline ConcreteCutting and Drilling
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2015 Thomas Rosamilia Award Honoree
Marybeth WalzCO-FOUNDER HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Marybeth Walz is a lifelong resident ofMiddletown, NJ and the Co-Founderand Executive Director of Hope forChildren Foundation, NJ (HFCF). HFCF isa registered 501(C3) comprised of agroup of professionals, entrepreneursand parents in Monmouth County work-ing together to raise funds with the endresult of making a significant positivedifference in the lives of children.
Originated in 2002, HFCF has evolvedinto a leading fundraising organizationin Monmouth County, donating over 2million dollars to local charities andfamilies in need. Aside from HFCF, Marybeth is actively involved withhelping many other charitable organizations throughout NJ. She workstireless in her efforts to enrich the lives of families in MonmouthCounty and is considered a go to person within the community whenthings need to get done.
Aside from Marybeth’s charitable work, she has spent the last 20 yearsin telecommunication sales where she has earned herself a stellarreputation through her work ethic, dedication and reliability.
Marybeth is a cancer survivor who has been in remission for almost 14years. Diagnosed with cancer in 2001, Marybeth lost her ability to carrychildren. Although devastated with the news, she never gave up onher dream of having a family.
In May of 2013, Marybeth’s sister-in-law, Colleen, became the gesta-tional surrogate of Marybeth’s biological twin boys that were to be due
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on Valentine’s Day. On November 19th,2013, at 28 weeks gestation, Colleenwent into premature labor. JudeEdward Lavery Walz and DonaldThaddeus William Walz “Thad” blessedthis world with their presence.Unimaginably, Marybeth experiencedthe first of many heartbreakingmoments when Thad passed away froma pulmonary hemorrhage on thesecond day of his life.
Although devastated, Marybeth pulledherself together, gathered strength, anddevoted herself to Jude. Marybeth neverleft his side. Days before Jude was to bereleased from the hospital, doctors dis-covered a mass in his abdomen. On theday that Thad was to be buried, Jude andMarybeth were airlifted to the Children’sHospital of Philadelphia where Jude wasdiagnosed with Infantile Fibro Sarcoma,a rare form of congenital cancer.
Jude spent four months fighting harderthan anyone should ever have to. Yet
through this precious baby’s suffering, his unwavering strength madesuch a difference in so many lives. On Thursday, May 22, 2014, after along and very courageous fight, SweetBaby Jude lost his battle with cancer.
Since then, Marybeth has alignedherself with pediatric cancer organiza-tions so that she can help others dealingwith this horrible disease. For moreinformation on Marybeth’s story go towww.warriorjude.com
HonorsThe Thomas Rosamilia Inspiration Award is given to an
individual who exhibits strength and bravery, inspires others, is
grateful and giving, and makes a positive impact on people’s lives.
Thomas Rosamilia (1961-2011)
The world is a better place because of Thomas
Rosamilia. Whether you knew him for years or
just met for a few moments, you knew how
special he was and how your life would be
changed forever. Thomas was a dynamic man.
Every day he witnessed beauty, joy, love, and
limitless potential in everything and everyone.
Even as he struggled through many twists and
turns of his illnesses, he had an inner peace that had a way of putting
everyone he met at ease. His wit, intelligence, and personality drew
people to him. He showed strength and bravery and undoubted faith.
He believed and had little fear. His memory will live on through all the
good deeds done by those he inspired.
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The Christian Bocchiaro Volunteer Award goes to the person
whose giving spirit, strength, and love of life permeate every
part of their being. This person has selflessly given time, energy,
and passion to STOMP The Monster, and encapsulates
what volunteering is all about.
Christian R. Bocchiaro (1977-2009)
Everyone knew Christian Bocchiaro by hisbright smile and his contagious laugh. Hiscasual demeanor and great personality madehim everybody’s friend. He was full of energyand passion. Any room brightened as soon ashe entered it. The mood became lighter andthe laughter became louder. He was confidentand loyal. Honest and true blue. Feisty andstrong. He was the first one there to help inany situation, volunteering his handiness, hisfriendship, or his heart wherever it was needed.During Christian's fight with advanced cancer, people rallied aroundhim, just trying to give back one ounce of what he gave them everyday of his life. His nurses felt that Christian was one of a kind, and saidthey never had anyone like him before. His oncologist said that Chris-tian was his favorite patient of all time. Christian never complained,was angry, or asked “Why me?” In typical style, he just faced his chal-lenge head-on. And he never, ever stopped fighting. He showed peo-ple how to take life one day at a time and to try to do something thatmade them happy every single day. He inspired everyone he met tobe a better person with his giving spirit and loving heart.
The Christian Bocchiaro Volunteer Award Honoreeswill be surprised at tonight’s Gala Event.
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Craig Bahrs, an extraordinary soul.Rest in peace, friend.
– Pamela and Christian Giamanco
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In loving memory of Michael Minar andSally Minar. Always in our hearts.
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Best Wishes for Stomp the MonsterYour team continues to be role models forthe running and triathlon communities.
May we all STOMP THE MONSTER as we lean inand support those conquering cancer.
Special thanks to Marybeth Walz for her continued effortsto provide HOPE FOR CHILDREN.
– Your friends at
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WishesChristian, I miss you more every day.You will live on in my heart forever.
– Love, Mom
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Uncle Christian ~ "I send you big hugs withboth arms, and a big kiss. Every day, morning
and night, you are always in my heart."– xoxo Fluffie � Ava
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To our Uncle Christian who will be forever inour hearts. Forever with you, forever in me,never the same. – In Loving Memory, Gianna & Mia
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WishesCongratulations Marybeth, we are all so very
proud of you! We love you very much.– Love The Damen Family
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Marybeth,You are such an inspiration to us. You affect so many people through
the meaningful work that you do. Thank you for continuingto work so hard to make a difference in our community.
We are so lucky to be able to call you our friend
– Love, Gabriella & Lisa
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Dear Marybeth,Some people just go through the motions of life day in and day out and getthe job done. You are the opposite of that. Since I've known you, you havealways gone the extra step to help others. You exhibit a ray of sunshine to allwho come into contact with you. You are so positive and spread that energy
to the world. You have a heart as big as a pot of gold!
I know you have dreams of your own and I know everyone is praying they willcome true, because, you out of anyone, deserve pure happiness!
Keep smiling (and cry when you need to) and know that you (and your boys)have made such a difference in this world. The 3 of you have
done more than most people ever will!
– We love you!Gil, Livy, Kyle, Stella and Ryan
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WishesMB - Your friendship is a blessing,
we love you so much!– Love Jen, Sheila & Michele xoxo
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My beautiful niece Marybeth. You are ashining light to everyone you meet with yourkindness, generosity and unending love.
– Love you, Aunt Mary and Uncle Bob
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Marybeth, I love you with all my heart.You are so special and truly an amazing
person. You have done so much for so manypeople and I wish you happiness.
– Love always, Gina
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WishesI love you...always!
– Ode
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Congratulations Marybeth!No one deserves to be honored for their strength,
courage and greatness more than you!You make all of us BETTER! We love you very much!
– The Velardi Family
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Congratulations MB!The world is sweeter with you in it.
You are an inspiration to do good things.– With love,
Bob & Suzanne Corcoran
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So happy to honor our beautiful friend,Marybeth Walz. We love you.
– Pamela and Christian Giamanco
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WishesDear Marybeth,
We want to personally thank and congratulate you on all of youraccomplishments and how much effort and dedication you provide for ourcommunity. Your determination in helping people is a gift that is so inspiringto any individual who crosses your path. It is overwhelmingly contagious tosay the least. We are more then honored to call you our friend and havelearned so much from your amazing spirit and qualities. The world is
a better place because of you. We love you with all our heart.
– Love & Prayers,Mark & Lisa Wassef
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Big congratulations, MB!We love you so very much!– Tracy, Mama Marti & The Bubbs!
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MarybethYou are my hero
and an inspiration to so many!Love you!
– The Best Family - Venice, Florida
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WishesJude & Thad are smiling down at theirspecial mommy being honored tonight.
– Col, Kat & Miss
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Marybeth,You are truly and inspiration. When itcomes to helping, you stop at nothing.
No one is more deserving!– Love, Kristie & Dan
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Marybeth, my sister, my best friend andmy inspiration. Your strength and passion ineverything you do truly amazes me every day.I'm proud and honored to be your big brother.
– Love you, Ed
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WishesWe are proud and have been blessed
to have Beth as our sister.She is always there to listen....to help...she puts the interest and
welfare of others before herself. She loves fully and completely, withevery ounce of her being. SHE IS SELFLESS. She truly cares aboutmaking our world a better place...She is the example we used whenwe taught our children how to live a full, successful, and giving life.We are proud and honored to have her as our sister! We LOVE YOU!
– Don & Col
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The countless acts of service from Stomp theMonster and Hope for Children Foundation
are so very much valued and appreciated.Your organizations truly make a difference in the lives
of those you reach.Marybeth and Seth, you are both the foundation
of something wonderful.May you always continue to inspire!
– The Sperduto Family
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SINCERELY THANKS ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, DONORS ANDEVENT SUPPORTERS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION. OUR 4th ANNUAL
LIFE IS SWEET GALA WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLEWITHOUT YOUR GENEROSITY!
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STOMP The Monster™ is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization started by SethGrumet, a man battling cancer. While training for his second Ironman Triathlon,Seth began to have unusual fatigue and shortness of breath. An hour after hisCT scan, the doctor’s office called and requested to see Seth immediately. OnTuesday, May 18th, 2010 at 11:48am, Seth called his beautiful wife, Margie andasked her to drive him to see the doctor –
“I just needed her to be there. I got to the doctor's office
and he didn't pull any punches– ‘You have a tumor in your chest
about this big (his fist)’...and that is about all I heard.
He talked to my wife, but I didn't hear anything.
‘This can't be...not me. I am healthy,
I take care of myself...this just can't be...’”
After tests and surgeries to provide viablesamples of the tumor growing in his chest,the diagnosis was in; Seth was battlingHodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Seth was enjoying life,just like you and me,yet his world was turnedupside down in the blinkof an eye.
Seth Grumet.Husband, Dad,
Business Owner, Ironman,and Future Cancer Survivor.
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“Telling my children was not easy. My oldest, Mariah (13),
after a few conversations was nervous, but understood.
My youngest, Stevie (7), was too young to understand, so
I just told him ‘Daddy might not feel good for a few months.’
Maddy (10), my middle child, digested the info my wife
and I gave her and then said ‘Dad, your Cancer is
the Monster under the floorboard...
You just have to STOMP IT OUT!!’ I was blown away.”
Seth has been through the very difficult diag-nosis of cancer, extensive tests, surgeries andchemotherapy. He was fortunate to have fam-ily and friends around him during this crucialtime. While going through countless treat-ments and doctor appointments, he met manypeople in the same situation who unfortu-nately were not getting the same type of sup-port. Since the inception of STOMP TheMonster, countless cancer patients, theirfamilies, and caregivers have been helpedwhen they need it most – during their fight with the disease. STOMPThe Monster assists with things like providing gift cards for gas and groceries,arranging taxi transportation both to and from appointments, providing finan-cial assistance for medication needs, working to get utility bills waived, andhelping with Medigap payments to keep treatments going.
For more about how we help,
please visit
STOMPTHEMONSTER.ORG
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SPECIAL THANKS TO
FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Our EventDonorsA &C Superette, Anthony FazzinoAdvanced Orthopedicsand Sports Medicine InstituteAdventure AquariumAlan HirshAlex's Nail SpaAlgonquin Arts TheaterAmuseAmy Smith, Trend A DesignsAmy Tellone, Initials Inc.Angie Wolff, Pampered ChefArch Brow BarAutolandAvatarAvenueBaldes FamilyBarnabas HealthBillabong, ShrewsburyBradford Renaissance Portraits Corp.Brando's Citi CucinaBrielle CycleryBriosoBuddy's SleepoversBurger BrosCapital GenealogyCarol G. Simon Cancer CenterCarol Lombardi, TupperwareCarolyn McKeown, PartyLiteCentraState Healthcare FoundationChan FamilyChloe HandbagsChris HansenChristie Martorano, Hope Happens HealingCity Winery New YorkCliff GrossiColts Neck Dance & Performing Arts Acad-emyConstruction Specifications, Inc.Creative ISI, Neftali Bosque Jr.CS/HS SouthCuthill FamilyDean's Natural Food MarketDeana Mullaney, ArbonneDeb Turi-SmithDécorDelgado FamilyDeneen Rizzuto, It Works!Donna Volpetti, I.C.E DesignsDr. David HorowitzDr. Paul & Maxine Gilson
Dr. SparanoDrew's Bayshore BistroEntertainmentEric & Karen HindsEvolution The SalonFederici’sFelicetta TableFerraro's RestaurantFila Community RelationsFins & FeathersFiresideFishman FamilyFrank Isoldi, Coldwell BankerFredo WeilandGancz FamilyGarage Floor Coatings of GreaterNew JerseyGarden State Film FestivalGarmanyGary MichaelsGeorge Street PlayhouseGerard PortraitsGina MorrealeGrumet FamilyGrumet Family & FriendsHair LoungeHeather SperdutoHolmdel ImagingHope For Children FoundationIdeavillage Products CorpIn Memory of Karen “KJ” GregorovicInfineumIris Sanchez, Chloe & IsabelIsland Scooters, Greg BentleyJanet StudiosJean-Albert MaisonneuveJeff and Sheri NelsonJennifer Korneski, Celebrating HomesJennifer TolwinskiJersey Coast FireJim and Andrea BurnsJoanne ChropuvkaJoy Stein, Joy's JewelsJoyce and Chris MalteseJust RestaurantKaren Korey, ScentsyKeansburg PharmacyKim BarningKramer PortraitsKristin Massotto
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La Cipollina RistoranteLa Dolce VitaLadley - Calamusa FamilyLane FamilyLimani Seafood GrillLinda Westhall, Touchstone CrystalLisa Naboulsi, Comfort & JoyLocanda VerdeLonghorn SteakhouseMarisa Khachaturian, Rodan & FieldsMatt & Deanne GrossmanMax Fitness of MarlboroMcCarter TheaterMegan Corbitt, Touchstone CrystalMelissa Clifton-BahrsMeridian HealthMetLife, Donald T. BrownMindy BetoffMotion Picture ClubMr. & Mrs. Richard ChristinaNikos TrapeziNina BongiovianniNJ DevilsNJ Devils / Matt LoughlinNY GiantsNY JetsNY KnicksNY Sky Ride Empire State BuildingOrangetheory Fitness, MarlboroOtter BoxPace FamilyPairingsPandoraPascal and SabinePassaic County Technical InstitutePatty Padron, Mary KayPazzo RestaurantPazzo's MMXPlymouth Rock AssurancePreziosi FamilyPrivate DonorPure BarreR. Ippolito DistributingRaquet ShopRed Bank ArmoryRedbox Automated Retail, LLCRemington'sRidgway FamilyRobin Nekrasovas, Nuts & NoshesRona Pollera, YouniqueRose Pereira Castro, Perfectly PoshRosemary Glassman, Touchstone CrystalsRunner's High FreeholdRWJUHSaint Peter’s University HospitalSalon BelladonnaSalt Creek GrilleSam Vera
San Marzano TrattoriaSandra PecchiaSandy FolgoreSarafina JewelersSayrewood FloristSeaview Orthopedic & Medical AssociatesSharlene Forte, Origami Owl,Shoreline Concrete Cutting and DrillingSOHO Grand HotelSolo TrattoriaSpinelli-Weiland FamilyState Theatre NJSteven Maxx PhotographySweet Waters Steak HouseTalia WeinbergTamara Magarowicz, Jamberry NailsTerese Ronan, Rodan & FieldsTeva PharmaceuticalsThe Adisson ParkThe Bird HouseThe Brick OvenThe Goddard School, MarlboroThe Mark and Brown FamiliesTheresa BalbiTom and Annemarie ReillyTommy's Coal Fire PizzaTop of The RockTula BoutiqueTurner Construction CompanyTuscany Gourmet MarketUFC BoxingUnreal AgencyUrgent Care Development, Grace DiazUrner Barry, Chris AshleyVINCEWalt Disney WorldWeiss FamilyWine CellarsWine LoftWoody's Ocean GrilleWoody's Roadside TavernYMCA of Western MonmouthZigman & Zigman, CPA
Please forgive any typographical errorsor omissions due to deadlines.Thank You!
IN ACTION!Here are just a few of the STOMPS! where STOMP the Monster™
has provided assistance to cancer patients when they need itthe most. More STOMPS! are happening every day!!
Donna, a single mom to a 9 and 12 year old, had just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.In order to pay for needed treatment, she asked for assistance paying for her health insur-ance. STOMPThe Monster was able to pay for two months worth of health insurancefor Donna.
STOMP The Monster was contacted by Dylan’s mom. He is a 10 year old diagnosed withEwing’s Sarcoma. Both of Dylan’s parents are unemployed due to disability. He is one of fourchildren. Their family automobile was recently repossessed. This family desperately neededhelp as they were travelling back and forth to Philadelphia for treatment. STOMPTheMon-ster was able to pay their electric bill for two months as well as their phone, internetand cable bills.
Marvin, age 19, was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor at the age of 5. He completed treatmentand was cancer free until this year when he relapsed with a high grade sarcoma. Marvinlives with his single mother and 2 siblings. His mother had to take a leave of absence to bewith Marvin through his treatment. STOMP The Monster was able to pay their rent forone month and provide Marvin with a month’s worth of Ensure for his nutritionalneeds.
Janet, age 50, a single mother to two children, ages 7 and 12 was diagnosed with Gall Blad-der Cancer. Janet lost both of her parents to cancer and has no other family living locally.She receives SSI and food stamps. She is unable to work due to her intensive chemother-apy. Her apartment was flooded when there was a fire a floor above her and she lost mostof her children’s clothing and bedding. STOMP TheMonster provided Janet andher fam-ily gift cards for groceries so that she wouldn’t have to worry about feeding her chil-dren for a few months. Friends of STOMP the Monster were so touched by her storythat they decided to take up a collections of clothing and household items for thisfamily and personally delivered them to her.
Lorraine, age 64 was diagnosed with Stage 4 Renal Carcinoma 6 years ago. Since then shehas undergone numerous surgeries and ongoing chemotherapy to fight her disease. Thecancer has metastized to her bones in her legs and arms and both bones have been re-placed with titanium rods. She lives alone and needed her car repaired so that she can con-tinue to travel to and from treatment. STOMPTheMonster was able to negotiatewith alocalmechanic to repair her automobile up todriving standards andpay for the repair.
STOMP The Monster was contacted by another local foundation to see if we could partnerwith them to help Cara, a young mother of a 2 year old who at 5 months pregnant with hersecond child, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. STOMP The Monster was ableto help this young family with their utilities, phone and cable.
STOMP The Monster was contacted by another local foundation to see if we could partnerwith them to help Elly, a 15 year old with relapsed metastatic Osteosarcoma. With no treat-ment options left, it was Elly’s wish to make one last trip to Walt Disney World with her fam-ily. The trip was all planned but due to Elly’s fragile medical condition it was impossible toher to fly. STOMPThe Monster was able to provide gift cards for gas to get this familyto Florida and back realizing Elly’s last wish.
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From Kori,Quinn's mom:
“Thank you,
Tracey! My family appreciates
everything you have done for
us! I just told Quinn that
Marcel is coming to visit today
and what Stomp is all about
and he really enjoyed the idea
of stomping out the cancer
monster. Happy holidays to
you and your family.”
From Monique:
“Thank you for reaching
out to me :) Tomorrow
I have treatment, 6 down,
2 more to go! Colin had
an awesome time at his
birthday party! He told me while I was giving
him a bath that night that he didn't want the
day to end :) That is a sure signof one of the
best days ever. I have attached some pictures
of his party, it wasa truly special gift o
f hav-
ing your foundation help us pay for the
party,
it was an awesome day for all of ourfamily
and friends. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!”
96% of all money raisedgoes directly back to cancerpatients and their families.Thanks to the generosityof people like you, in 2014,STOMP THE MONSTER:
• ASSiSTEd 627 PATiENTSwith grants
• PROvidEd $278,000in financial grants
• dElivEREd fRESH fOOdto 33 families
• AdPOTEd 8 fAMiliESfor the holidays
We are very grateful for thesupport of all of our donors,sponsors and volunteers.Your generosity allows us tomake a difference in the livesof cancer patients every day.
Kind Words ofGratitude
From Janet:“O my god, is this for real? My god, it can't be.Nothing ever happened to me like this. I can't believethis. This will help so much. I have so much I want to do. Nobody has everdid anything for me and my kids. I'm crying so hard I don't know how Icould thank you for all you have done for me and my kids...I don't knowhow to thank you and your family. Now I can get caught up with the bills Ihave. I've never done that before in my life. I don't know what to say toyou. We love you.”
STM’s Tracey Levine,volunteer Chris, and Janet
Volunteer Elves aboutto STOMP on over tovisit Chris & Karina
Chris, Karinaand BoardMember,
Shara
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Chris has been fightingMultiple Myeloma for thepast two years. BoardMember Shara, along with agroup of wonderfulvolunteers brought thisfamily toys for their twoyoung children along withsome gifts for mom & dad aswell. They were incrediblygrateful for all of the helpthat STOMP The Monster hasgiven their family this pastyear.
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