August 2021 Fisher House News
from our House to Yours
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August 10 - Dear Fisher House
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"We are grateful to the Fisher House for hosting our family. We travelled from Austin, TX for my son and I to receive hyperbaric treatment from Dr. Zant and it was highly successful. The gracious staff and lovely house allowed our family to focus on healing. We also enjoyed visiting with other guests that we met during our stay. We will pray for healing for all of the families at the Fisher House."
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Why it Matters - July 23 our home was 100% occupied with a family placed in a partner hotel
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"Thank you Fisher House for providing an invaluable service for those of us who need significant medical treatment."
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Delivered Meals at the House are needed
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This family was one of the first to stay in October 2010. They have a few repeated stays and we are so pleased this house exists for them.
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Meals may also be purchased from restaurant to feed 8 - 12 folks providing comfort to the families staying with us for hope and healing. Currently, base access required due to installation restricted access. Sign up here.
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Carrie Knife at Knife's Edge steps up for Taco Tuesdays! When Carrie heard we were 100% with no one signed up to help, she raced into action.
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Our Generous Community keeps giving back
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American Legion post 378 hosts Shamrock and Ride each year. We love this POST! Donates $4,452 in 2021. It's a family effort blessing our families.
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Navy Federal donates $1500, visits our house.
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We love our Volunteers! Be one, Recruit one. One person can change the world.
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September 10 - 18, Niceville
all week, look at calendar for multiple opportunities!
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20th anniversary of 9/11
2021 Field of Valor goal = 350 flags sponsored Will you join us?
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We are blessed with several community events for the fall and we will need MANY happy, helpful folks volunteering to support these. If you can donate a few hours, it will go a long way in generating donations from the organizers to continue caring for our families with 5-star love. Love is good medicine and we need you to help supply it!
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Baytowne Beer Festival - October 9 - 150 Volunteers Needed
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14th Annual Helping Heroes Together - October 7
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Sponsors, squadrons and military and civic support organizations compete for Fisher House's Biggest Fan.....will that be you?
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Tickets on Sale NOW, Sponsors Filling up Fast!
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Sweet - 2021 Suite Sponsors - Better Homes and Garden/Emerald Coast, Ken and Sheila Cone, Charles and Diane Ruffner in memory of Matt Ruffner, Crane Aerospace, Crane Fund for Widows & Children, Destin Woman’s Club, Lockheed Martin, Mills Heating & Air, St Joe Foundation and Okaloosa Gas District
We still have ROOM for you, 3 suites left awaiting sponsors.
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Always Room in our Inn - Where there is YOU, there is a way.
Our home continues to care for our military families and when greater care calls for a family to travel, we go too, figuratively speaking. Families are placed in partner hotels at our expense, thanks to our generous community. Help keep military and veteran families together for hope and healing.
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HarborWalk All American Thursdays
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Shirley Pigott appointed Lifetime Director
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Shirley joined our board in 2008, has served in every capacity on our board, including a distinguished term as President. She is a 2016 Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame inductee and remains active in our community. See story here. We are a better, stronger organization due to her steadfast support. Shown here with Vice President, Gordy Fornell.
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Crestview Chamber - August 12
No Place Like Home
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FWB Chamber - August 13
No Place Like Home
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Support businesses who support your local Fisher House.
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Brock Lawn & Pest - Fort Walton Beach - In Kind - Pest Control for the Home
Joshuatree Internet Marketing - In Kind - Web Design
Trawick Enterprises - Office Internet
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We remain grateful for our friends at Carter & Company, CPA who provide our annual audit and tax return preparation. Good stewardship of your generosity is our priority.
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STAY CONNECTED - Feeling Social? We share lots of things on our Facebook page.....
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VOLUNTEER - PARTNER - SHARE
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Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc - Board of Directors
Executive Committee: President, Bruce Nunnally, Vice President, Gordon "Gordy" Fornell, Secretary - Jim Yurack, Treasurer, Jerry Williams, Past President, Teresa Halverson Board Members: Joe Agostinelli, Michael Ambrose, Myra Arnold, Bryan Creager, Jim Fisher, Dan Nowers and Jeff Riemer.
Executive Director: Mia Hughes
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Community Ambassadors
Keith Brown, Carolyn Espinoza, Samantha Gusoff, Tony Hughes, Susan Jacobs, Peter Karp, Elaine and Ron LaJeunesse, Kevin Locht, Candy Otter, Michelle Phillippe, Lucinda Rogers, Colleen Smith, Dave and Diane Walbeck, Judy and Omar Wiseman and Wayne and Sheila Williams Click here for more info on the program.
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Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. | 850.259.4956 | director@fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org
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