Angels Answered the Call

Gaming to Give was a huge success this year. Over $110,000 was raised to support our Street Outreach Program thanks to all who attended and sponsored the event. Laura Bostick, Rosemarie Scotella-Kolanowski and the Calling All Angels committee were hard at work this year eager to pack the house. Their hard work paid off as nearly 500 people filled San Marino to support our cause and have a night of fun.

Last year Laura Bostick learned that she had a rare kidney disease that would leave her fighting for her life. During Laura’s first day at Mayo Clinic she met a young doctor named Dr. Jimmy Moss. He asked her what she did for a living and she stated that she ran an organization called Calling All Angels. He asked her what they did and she stated, “We raise money to help rescue homeless children off the streets.” Dr. Jimmy tightened his grip on her arm and told her that he was homeless from age 12. Laura believes meeting Dr. Jimmy was a sign from God. Their meeting validated her commitment and passion to help homeless kids. Their meeting gave her a reason to continue to fight for her life.

Things looked grim for her future, but she decided to keep her focus on our kids at Covenant House. She begged the ladies, “no matter what happens to me, you have to make sure you have this event and raise money for Covenant House and these kids.”

And that’s exactly what they did.

Laura promised that she would do everything in her power to help with the event and more than anything she wanted to attend. Last month Laura had a successful kidney transplant. She came to the event for a couple of hours to thank her family and friends for their love and support and to vow to everyone in the room that she will spend her life fighting to make sure all kids have the opportunity to be loved in a safe nurturing environment.

A very special and sincere thank you goes out to the many people who supported our kids, especially the following:

Presenting Angel Sponsor: Weingartz outdoor equipment,

Straight Flush Sponsor: Covenant House

4 of a Kind Sponsor: Ron and Laura Bostick

Full House Sponsors: Keen Technical Solutions, Autoliv, Valiant Corporation,

Flush Sponsosrs: 11 Mile Collision, Bank of Michigan, Fowlerville Ford, St. John Health System, Acro Service Corporation, Muchmore, Harrington, Smalley Associates, Grit Design

Media Sponsor: Ambassedor Magazine

Donors: L.G. and K.S. Anderson, Richard Bloome, Leo A. Camacho, Diane A. DeMonaco, Frank DeMarco, Dennis Drury and Robin Nice, Dickson and Associates, Lee and Mary Hagar, Leonard and Karen Hannahan, Jan M. Hewlet, Dan and Linda Hodor, Randy and Robin Jackson, Laura’s Fashion Boutique, PC Doctor LLC, Julia A. McCrea, Celia A. McWilliams, Karen Mersino, Anthony and Nancy Munaco, O’Neill Foundation, Prechter Family Fund

Gaming prizes: Chuck and Colette Russell, Lori Ferris, Linda Reinhart, David Goodman and Eric Kwan

Champagne and Diamond Raffle: Lavdas Jewelry

Program Advertisers: Vivano Flower Shop, Skillman Foundation, Great Lakes Foot and Ankle, Lavdas Limousines, Whitehouse Wedding Chapel, Dickson and Associates Certified Public Accountants, Hess Law Group, Comerica Bank, Bugsy’s Bar and Grille, John R. Spring and Tire, Joe Kools, Troy Sports Center

It is because of the dedication and support of these fine businesses and business leaders that we can provide Hope, Healing and Unconditional Love to Youth left to the streets!