Happy Spring 2017
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Houston Ground Angels
Management Review
March 2017
From Tony Castiglie, Vice President & Treasurer
 
Thus far, 409 Missions have been run this year by 54 Volunteers serving 247 Patients and/or Companions.  As always, those we serve are always so grateful for helping in relieving some of the stress associated with going to M.D. Anderson for treatment.  Leading volunteers thus far:

1.     C harles Whitworth         45
2.     David LaFargue             23
3.     Missy Callan                  21
4.     Tony Larosa                  21
5.     Jerry Cavanaugh          18
6.     Charles Gibson             18
7.     Paulette Blackburn       17
8.     Kathy Broussard           15
9.     David Niemand             15 
                          
The demand for our services continues to increase & as always, we could use some additional volunteers.  After Angel Flight dissolved their Ground Crew, we have experienced a big increase for our services from Angel Flight patients.  As always, we do the best we can.  We encourage all volunteers to assist us in our recruiting efforts.
 
To every volunteer, "Thank You" for being part of this wonderful organization and making it the success that it is.  2017 is going to be another good year.  
 
Sincerely,
Tony
 




Mark Your Calendars - March 2017:
 
 
Spring Equinox, March 20

Daylight Savings Time Begins, March 12

St. Patrick's Day, March 17

And Houston ISD goes on Spring Break March 13 - 17, which means less traffic!




Houston Ground Angels' Outing
to The Museum of Natural Science's Planetarium
and John P. McGovern Centennial Gardens

February 18, was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, warm and sunny! We had approx. 40 volunteers, their spouses and friends attend the Planetarium and Centennial Gardens.

The Planetarium movie had some of the greatest 3-D photography, without special glasses. After the film, we  walked across the street to the John P. McGovern Centennial Gardens to see the budding flowers and the many interesting areas. It was a wonderful day and it was great to see so many of our volunteers!

We would like to thank our sponsor of this event, Mr. David Lafargue, and he is a new Ground Angel. Thank you David! It is great to have you as part of the Houston Ground Angels' family! 
 


Photo: (L-R) Houston Ground Angels' Tony Castiglie, Vice President and Treasurer and President Bill Barnes, with our new Ground Angel and event sponsor, Mr. David Lafargue, at the Centennial Gardens.
Look at the beautiful blue sky in the background.
It was a really nice day to be out and about.

Houston Ship Channel Tour
Houston Ground Angels' Next Outing


Saturday, May 13

Houston Ground Angels will be taking a guided
Historical Tour through the Houston Ship Channel
on one of the Port's tour boats.
 
Directions and more details will be sent in the
May 1, newsletter.

We will leave the dock at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
This tour is extremely interesting!  Please RSVP to ladymaitland@msn.com or 832.752.9645.

The Port of Houston is sponsoring this event to thank our volunteers for what they do for so many patients
coming to Houston! 

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Please check the website
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To see if there is a Mission that fits your schedule:

Thank you to all of our volunteers for all you do for
so many of our patients!
Have a wonderful month, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you!