VOLUME 4 - June 2019
Events & News
And We Are Off In 2019!
Things are moving along at a steady pace. Our Lord is blessing us with the ability and resources to continue to help children and their families in times of need. Thank you to all our donors, partners and volunteers who continue to honor our Lord’s calling by helping Christ’s Starfish Foundation in so many ways.

Our first Vision Employee, Karen Frame has completed her first five months at Christ’s Starfish Foundation. She is getting settled and feeling comfortable in her new position.
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Orlando, FL
8 families = $2513.00

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, GA 
21 families = $7860.52

UF Shands Children's Hospital
Gainesville, FL
1 family =  $950.00

Riley Hospital for Children; Peyton Manning Children's Hospital and Lutheran Children's Hospital, IN
1 family = $934.76

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
Tampa, FL
3 families = $1469.29

Wolfson Children's Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
8 families = $10,639.34

Where are your
charity dollars going?

In the first quarter of 2019 we continued to follow our Lord’s calling to help those in need. We have provided support to hurting children and their families. Below is a specific breakdown of the support provided by cases/hospital.
Total for the first quarter of 2019
42 families = $24,336.91
We serve a mighty God and HE has made all this possible. Sincere thanks to each of you for your generous support of HIS work at Christ's Starfish Foundation.

"...God gave the increase" - 1 Corinthians 3:6

CSF MINISTRY IN ACTION: MEET THE GREAGOR FAMILY

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE OR BY CLICKING BELOW
VISION PARTNERS UPDATE
Our  VISION PROGRAM  was initiated in 2016 to raise funds for our staffing needs. To date it has grown to include more than 282 VISION PARTNERS!
We praise The Lord for this growth and related annual
commitments totaling $48,000!

A $10 per month, or $120 per year donation is all it takes
to make an impact in Christ's name.
2019
CHARITY
GOLF EVENTS

March 4, 2019
Wolfson Golf Tournament

2019 was the 10th year that we have held this golf event at The Palencia Golf Club. Each year it has gotten bigger and better. The Pro Shop handles the administrative duties to put on this charity golf tournament.

The residents of Palencia are very involved and supportive, many make donations even when they are not able to attend. Palencia has always been very gracious and provides a fabulous dinner, in their beautiful facility.

This year, we had 4 new sponsors, the weather was great, there were 97 golfers that played in the tournament and over $23,000.00 was raised to help children and families at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Chick-fil-A, as always provided great lunches for everyone, and Bonefish Grill, who has donated a dinner for eight, for our silent auction, for several years, went above and beyond. During the event they donated another dinner for eight to be given away. We are so pleased with the support that this event gets from the community and gives to Wolfson Children’s Hospital. 


Brasstown Valley Celebrity Tournament Young Harris, GA - Aug 2nd & 3rd, 2019

Our “Swing for The Kids” Celebrity Golf Tournament at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa exceeded our expectations. This was our fourth year at Brasstown and featured a Harlem Globe Trotters “Sweet Georgia Brown” exhibition, a new partnership with the Atlanta NFL Alumni Charities, and the high-energy, good time music of Banks & Shane. It was truly a blessed event raising over $26,000 to support our work at the Atlanta Children’s Hospitals.

REGISTER TODAY!
Please make plans to join us this year on August 2 & 3 for our 5 th Annual “Swing For The Kids” Celebrity Golf Tournament, featuring Gus Williams, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, George “Heisman Trophy” Rogers, and many other big-hearted celebs. 

Watch the video here featuring Gus Williams & Ed "Too Tall" Jones and other highlights from our 2018 event!

Proceeds from this charity event support our work at:

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Upcoming Events 2019

July 20, 2019 - Winchester Golf Tournament
August 2nd & 3rd, 2019 - Brasstown Valley “Swing for The Kids”
September 2019 - Basket Extravaganza FBC Ocala
October 4th 2019 - Basket Extravaganza FBC Jacksonville

THANK YOU/AWARENESS DINNERS

On March 22, 2019, we held our first Thank You Dinner of the year, at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. We shared Christ’s Starfish Foundation’s story and Our Lord’s calling to help hospitalized children and families, while also thanking all who support our Vision.

The local Jacksonville Restaurants provided an amazing variety of food, which was enjoyed by all. Over 300 people enjoyed an absolutely delicious abundance of food and continued their support of our Vision program.

Andrew D’Acunto, one of our Vision Partners and longtime ally, who goes above and beyond to help Christ’s Starfish Foundation was honored as the First Recipient of the “A. J. Donohue Award.” Thank you, Andrew, for all that you do for Christ’s Starfish Foundation.

The Greagor family was also recognized and received a Simeon Hyde Grant that will pay their mortgage for five months.

The Ft. Wayne Thank You Dinner was held at Sweetwater Music in May 4, 2019 and
the Ocala Thank You Dinner was held on
May 17, 2019 at Meadowbrook Academy.

Our Atlanta area Thank You Dinner was held on June 14th at First Baptist Church in Woodstock, GA.

Our next Thank You Dinner will be held in October 2019 in Winchester, Indiana.
Date to be announced!

There is no cost for partners to attend, seating is limited and registration is required.

Call today 904-612-8522 to register!
Enjoy a night of abundantly delicious food while learning more about our
Lord's work through
Christ's Starfish Foundation. 
904-612-8522
Our mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ with children confined to hospitals; and to assist families of non-cancer patients experiencing financial hardships.