Philanthropy | Panache Vue' Magazine - North Pinellas/Pasco - South Tampa

Home is Where the Heart is

July 14, 2011 By Nina Stanley

Shelton Quarles makes an IMPACT

The mission of Shelton Quarles’ IMPACT Foundation is to provide resources and opportunities to at-risk single parent families throughout the Tampa Bay area. The signature program of Shelton Quarles’ IMPACT Foundation is Home Blitz. At-risk single-mom families are selected each spring to receive a complete home makeover, including more energy efficient updates. The families are sent away on vacation as their houses are transformed, including new furniture, interior design expertise from Studio M and household items and accessories.

Since 2004, Shelton Quarles’ charitable efforts have raised over $600,000, and provided assistance to at-risk single parent families throughout the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, please visit www.sheltonquarles.org.

Filed Under: 2011, July 2011 - South Tampa, Philanthropy, South Tampa Tagged With: Charity, Football, Foundation, Non-Profit, Philanthropy, Shelton Quarles, Shelton Quarles' IMPACT Foundation, South Tampa, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

VIP YMCA FUNdraising Event at Ferrari of Tampa Bay

May 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley

VIP YMCA Fundraising Event - Panache Vue Magazine On March 3, 2011, the Greater Palm Harbor Branch of the YMCA of the Suncoast, held its 4th Annual VIP Fundraising Party at Ferrari of Tampa Bay.These fine automobiles combined with great food, drink and of course the more than 125 attendees, all made for a fun and exciting evening!

All funds raised from the party help to support the Y’s 2011 CommunitySupport Campaign. This is a program that allows the Y to continue to not turn anyone away who cannot afford to pay. Last year, the Greater Palm Harbor Y provided much needed assistance to over 1,300 individuals and families in our community participate in YMCA programs and services. This year, our goal for our campaign is to raise $90,000 and the VIP Party raised just under $20,000 towards that goal.

Featured at this party were three individuals who receive assistance and whose personal story helped to convey how meaningful this program is and how it has made such an enduring difference in their lives! We know that in our challenging economy, there are so many who need assistance and this program impacts so many right here in our community.

The Y would like to thank the many generous volunteers, donors and sponsors that helped with this event including; Carrabba’s Italian Grill,Great Bay Distributors, B-21 Wines and Spirits, IM Events, and SMU Productions. If you are interested in this program or would like to learn more about the Y, please contact Executive Director, Randy Nilsson at rnilsson@suncoastymca.org or visit our website at www.ymcasuncoast.org.

[Photo: Scott Goyer, President & CEO of the YMCA of the Suncoast, Sandy Steidl, Norma Waldthausen, Norma Hutchingson, Chance Hutchingson, David Brandon Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of the Suncoast, Inc.]

Filed Under: 2011, Events, May/June 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy, South Tampa Tagged With: Event, Features, Fundraiser, Philanthropy, Tampa Bay

Dr. Bruce Landon Nominated Man of the Year 2011!

March 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley

Stevie Monokandilos and Dr. Bruce Landon

This was a huge honor for Dr. Landon and something very near and dear to him and his wife, Cheryl Landon. In 2009, the Landon’s started a charitable organization called The Landon Outreach Foundation which helped families in need, Pasco county schools, the Pace Center for Girls, Susan G. Komen, and victims of domestic violence through their work with the Salvation Army. Dr. Landon is also involved with the Children’s Cancer Center and in September 2011, will be traveling to Haiti on a medical mission trip.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society plays a vital role to fund research, provide family support programs, financial assistance to families and defers procedure and drug costs for needy families.

“It only takes a little heart to give back and be a meaningful part of something bigger than yourself.” – Bruce Landon, M.D.

Dr. Landon has challenged himself to raise 50 weeks of research ($1000 funds one week of research) at Johns Hopkins and with your help we will all succeed together. Dr. Landon is raising money in honor of two very special children both blood cancer survivors. Stevie Monokandilos, age 5, 2011 Boy of the Year and Lucila Galban, age 3, 2001 Girl of the Year.

Any donation, no matter how small helps! Dr. Landon asks that we all take it a step further and tell a friend to donate too. Donations must be received by April 8, 2011.

Your contribution to LLS can be made in other ways, please contact Landon Plastic Surgery for more details at 727-376-3999 or visit www.LandonOutreach.com

Dr. Bruce Landon is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing plastic and reconstructive plastic surgery in Tampa Bay for 15 years with offices in Trinity; South Tampa; and Palm Springs, California. He is a devoted husband to Cheryl and the proud father of two, son Benjamin and daughter Alex.

Filed Under: 2011, March/April 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy Tagged With: Dentist, Dr. Bruce Landon, Features, Philanthropy, Plastic Surgeons, Tampa, Tampa Bay

Kyanna’s Bandanna BBQ Bash was A Huge Success!

January 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley

Dr. Carl Conforti and the Olampo Family

On December 5th, 2010, Conforti Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc. in combination with Panache Vue’ Magazine and Born to Ride Magazine held Kyanna’s BBQ Bash to benefit a localfamily with a very special little girl. Kyanna Olampo was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently undergoing treatment to eliminate the disease. Her mother and father along with her sister Bekah and her brother Donovan are holding her hand as this little girl puts up a big fight. At the event, there was great food, live music from the Black Honkeys, raffle prizes, games, a live auction, and a whole lot of people with huge hearts. Through the event Conforti Chiropractic raised over $10,000 for the Olampo family to help them with their fight. The Olampo family was there with their friends and family, and the guest of honor, Kyanna. As we wrap up the holiday season, it is with great pleasure that Conforti Chiropractic and our sponsors were able to kick the New Year off right for such a deserving family. For more information or to make a donation please call 813-818-7499.

Thank you to all our sponsors: Conforti Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc., Panache Vue’ Magazine, Born to Ride Magazine, JB Edwards, Coach Carlson Field of Dreams, The Black Honkeys, Lisa Sibley Photography, Disparti Law Group, Jonathan Palma of Palma Law Group, Att. Joseph Porcelli, Capt. Jimmy Bennett, Capt. Stewart Ames, United Site Services, Dr. Larry Lieberman, LaPosh Salon, Flamestone Grill, Daddy’s Grill, Peggy O’Neills, Chili’s of Oldsmar and Mitchell Ranch, Dr. Hank Insko, Chick–fil–A, International Academy of Design and Technology, Gold & Diamond Source, Roxanne Connor, Lenny’s Restaurant, Riley Group, Gary Connors of Your Auction, Inc., Fairway Pizza, Ozona Blue, Thirsty Marlin, Snookers Grill, Central Park Family Restaurant of NPR and Tampa, Master Purveyors, and Ottomanelli Wholesale Meats. A special thank you goes out to the patients of our Oldsmar, Trinity and Wesley Chapel locations and the Seven Springs Middle School Cheerleaders who donated thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts for the Olampo Family!

Filed Under: 2011, Events, January/February 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy Tagged With: Chiropractor, Dr. Carl Conforti, Events, Features, Philanthropy, Tampa, Tampa Bay