OM Foundation (OMF)Summer 2014 eNewsletter

A Note from Bonner...

 

Hello Friends & Family of OMF!

 

We've had an exciting start to 2014.  Our national "Team Jake" program is in full force. We have Team Jakers competing in events all over the U.S. and pushing themselves beyond their own limits to achieve remarkable goals and raise money for OM Foundation's special needs kids.  Way to go Team Jakers!

 

The book is moving along nicely and has been submitted to the publisher.  The team is still reviewing ideas for the title and the book is set to launch in 2015.  I am very grateful for everyone at HarperCollins, IMG and the esteemed Neal Bascomb, New York Times Bestselling Author, as we work towards the launch of my book.  We are also very thankful for our new friends at Catalyst-IMG, who will be leading the PR efforts as we get ready to launch the book tour. 

 

OMF Toasts a "Life Beyond Limits" on May 31st, 5-9pm

Our next big event is our annual OMF fundraiser taking place on May 31st, 2014.  OM Foundation will be Toasting a "Life Beyond Limits" at a wonderful wine tasting event to be held rooftop at Young's Market Company in Tustin.  If you haven't already purchased your ticket, there's still time.  Would love to have you join us for an incredible evening.  Click Here To Purchase!

Team Jake at OC Marathon - May 4

HUNDREDS RUN, VOLUNTEER, DONATE

The Robert Family at the OC Marathon in memory of Jake.

On May 4th, we had our most successful OC Marathon / Team Jake effort.  As you may know, the Robert Family created "Team Jake" in 2007 in memory of their son, Jake.  Team Jake comes back to the OC Marathon each year to celebrate his memory & raise money for special needs children. OMF is honored to be a part of this event.  This year we had over 200 runners/volunteers and raised over $10,000 imemory of young Jake Ryan Robert.  OMF, Team Jake & the Robert Family celebrated our success post race with a nice luncheon at Dave & Busters, Irvine.  Thanks to all who ran, volunteered, donated and cheered everyone on at the sidelines. We've posted pictures from the event on our Facebook page Facebook.com/OMFoundation. Enjoy!

OMF Celebrates 5 Years!

On April 30th, OMF celebrated our 5th year anniversary.  As we look back over the last 5 years, it is wonderful to see what we've all accomplished together. We've made an incredible impact in raising over $1 Million Dollars. That equates to over 10,000 hours of therapy for special needs children.  Check out this video OMF 5th Anniversary Video which summarizes what we've achieved together in impacting the lives of special needs children. 
 
Abrutyn Joins the Board
David Abrutyn,
OMF Board Member

 

David Abrutyn, Senior Vice President, Global Managing Director, IMG Consulting, joins the OMF board of directors in 2014.

 

Davids brings with him a wealth of knowledge in marketing, public relations and partnership expertise.  He has been a huge supporter of Bonner and OM Foundation since day 1 and we are very honored to have him join our team. Welcome aboard David!

About Us
OM Foundation (OMF) was started in 2009 by Bonner Paddock, who was born with Cerebral Palsy.  OMF is committed to raising money to support and build early learning centers that provide various types of therapies for children with all types of disabilities.  Through therapy, these children are provided with increased well-being and inclusion into society.  For more information about OM Foundation, click here.
In This Issue
OC Marathon
OMF Celebrates 5 Years
Abrutyn Joins Board
Get Involved - TEAM JAKE!
Speaking Engagements
TEAM JAKE:
Meet Maddie Buck, President of our Newest "Team Jake" HS Club
Maddie recruiting club members at her high school's "Club Rush"
Maddie Buck, from Orange Lutheran High School, recruited 53 members to join her Team Jake Club. They kicked off the year with their first fundraiser, a shoe drive.  Maddie and her team also volunteered at OC Marathon mile marker 10.5, along with 20 other 
"Team Jake" volunteers to hand out water to full/half marathon runners, while cheering them on as they passed by.  Well done Orange Lutheran Team Jakers!
 
 
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Bonner continues to travel all over the United States motivating sales teams and delivering keynotes at high level executive meetings and conferences.

 

Next up:

8/12/2014 - Oracle, 2014 OTM User Conference

Inspire your team by having Bonner speak at your event. For information
contact:
Wendy Grover
OM Foundation
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Purchase the "Beyond Limits" documentary of Bonner's summit of Kilimanjaro. The late Michael Clarke Duncan donated his time and talent to this incredible film. Proceeds benefit the children of OMFClick Here to Purchase Yours!

Prints & Greeting cards of Beyond Limits photo available here.   Artist Robert Foss is donating all proceeds to OM Foundation.