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A NEWSLETTER FOR FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND SUPPORTERS OF THE LEARNING TREE
Angling for Autism
Fishing Tournament
The first annual “Angling for Autism” Bass Fishing
Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014
at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City. Entrance fee
is $100 per boat. The tournament proceeds will benefit
The Learning Tree.
Fishing begins at safe daylight with the weigh in at
3:00 pm. Thousands in prizes will be awarded. $1,500 will
be awarded for first place with payouts for 10 places. Other
awards include $100 to the highest placing male/female and
parent/child teams. There will be also be a $10.00 optional big fish
pot with a 70/30 split. For information call Stephanie Weldon at (334) 415-9372
or email [email protected].
1st Annual Autism 5K: Run for HOPE
O
ver 120 runners from across Calhoun County and surrounding areas participated in the
first Autism 5K: Run for HOPE benefitting The Learning Tree residential school in Jacksonville
and Little Tree Preschool in Anniston. The morning of April 26th was perfect for a relaxing
run through historical Fort McClellan. The run started at 8 a.m. and finished at the McClellan
Medical Mall on Town Center Drive. (continued on page 2)
Overwhelming community support for the 1st annual Autism 5K: Run for HOPE ensures a repeat
event for April 2015.
SUMMER 2014 ISSUE:
Message from the Director
• Angling for Autism • Honor Roll • Regional News
Fall 2014
Volume 2 • Issue 2
http://www.learning-tree.org
Established in 1983, The Learning
Tree, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to children and adolescents
with significant educational, medical,
and behavioral challenges; helping
them develop and maintain a quality of
life expected by non-disabled members
of their family and community.
The Learning Tree is governed by a
volunteer board of directors, representative of the primary service areas in
the State of Alabama.
Board of Directors
Dr. John Caldwell
Dr. David Ellis
Nathan Handmacher
Samuel W. Junkin
Allison Kendall
Mike Marion
Dr. Sam Perna
Dr. Marcia Rossi
Dr. Jim Siders
This newsletter is published by The
Learning Tree, Resource Development
Department compiled and distributed
by coordinating offices located in these
Alabama cities:
Anniston/Jacksonville
Auburn/Tallassee
Mobile
The Learning Tree, Inc.
Administrative Office
101 S. Dubois Street
PO Box 780639
Tallassee, AL 36078
334-252-0025
Executive Director
Dr. Marc Williams
Regional Director-Anniston/Jacksonville
Pat Murphy
Regional Director-Auburn/Tallassee
Whitney Hester
Regional Director-Mobile
Position Vacant
Operations Director
Ben Rogers
Resource Development Director
Sheila Sears
Member of the Alabama
Autism Providers Network
Collaborating, Advocating and
Caring for People with ASD
www.al-autismproviders.net
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Message from the Executive Director,
Dr. Marc Williams
Late last year, as part of the Alabama Department of
Education Special Education Services’ Autism Initiative,
we received two new contracts to provide training and
consultation services for local education agencies (LEAs).
This was an exciting opportunity for The Learning Tree,
LEAs, and children in the public school system. By the
beginning of the year, we were working with several LEAs.
We appreciate the support and cooperation of the State
Department, LEAs, and the autism spectrum disorder service provider community.
As you peruse this newsletter, you will see many more exciting developments and updates
regarding all of our programs. These accomplishments are the results of the dedication, hard
work, and sacrifices of many of our employees, volunteers, and board members. Please express
your appreciation to them when you have an opportunity to do so.
Triple Crown Sponsor Hosts
“A Night at the Races” For Second Year
N
ational Autism Awareness Month kicked off with the 2nd Annual “A Night
at the Races” in April at the Ezell House in Mobile. The event raised more than
$25,000 for the Learning Tree Mobile programs. Mobile’s Azalea Trail Maids greeted more than 175 guests as they arrived.
In the courtyard, guests were entertained
by the music of Johnny Hayes, while
enjoying filmed horseracing, delicious hors
d’oeuvres by Clark’s Kitchen and a huge
silent auction. Even a layered Derby cake
was designed and donated by Pam Norris
and thank you Pollman’ Bakery for addtional pastries! Ladies in their Derby hats
were everywhere this year. Complimentary wine and beer were sponsored by
United –Johnson Brothers of Alabama, LLC and Gulf Distributing Company. Magic
Memories Photography captured party-goers’ memories with an awesome photo booth. Many thanks to our title sponsor, HPC Specialty Pharmacy and other
sponsors, including:
Triple Crown
HPC Specialty Pharmacy
Preakness Sponsor
Jones Trawl Board & Marine Supply Co., Inc.
Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance
United –Johnson Brothers of Alabama, LLC
University of South Alabama
Belmont Sponsor
American Equity Underwriters
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Barnett
James M. Crumb, M.D.
Encore Rehabilitation
Gulf Coast Distributing
Harper Technologies
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Handmacher
Meresys Development Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. James Sears
John Toomey & Company
Trax Tires
Finally, I want to welcome two new members to our board of directors, Mr. Samuel W.
Junkin and Dr. Jim Siders, both from the Tuscaloosa area. We are honored they have agreed
to serve in this capacity in support of children from across the state in our schools and
residential programs.
1st Annual Autism 5K: Run for HOPE
(continued from cover)
The event was a huge success thanks to our
Gold, Silver, and Bronze level sponsors! We
appreciate the overwhelming support from
our running community and some pretty
terrific volunteers. We also thank Awards to
Remember for the incredible trophies….and
Mrs. Cynthia McCarty, newly elected member
of the Alabama State Board of Education from
District No. 6, for donating her time.
A very special thanks to our volunteers from
Alpha Xi Delta at Jacksonville State University:
Katy Stephens
Sara Beth Minton
Ashley Vandeford
Madison Bentley
Amy Blount
Amanda Parker
Cailee Cole
Kristin Fargason
Alex Black
Amber Janke
Jordan Shankles
Lindsey Moloney
Sarah Daniel
Holly Cova
Thank You 2014 Autism 5K:
Run for HOPE Sponsors:
Jenny and Carrie Owens
Gold Level
General Dynamics
Regional Medical Center
Silver Level
Aerospace Coatings Intl.
X-treme Auto Spa
Pediatric Dentistry East
Time & Pay
Morris Building Constructors
Bronze Level
ABS Business Systems
Audra’s Flowers
Systems By Design
Dr. Bruce Young
The Frames Family
McCord Communications
The Nunez Family
Warren ACE Hardware
Angel Loewen with the Autism
Society in Mobile.
Drs. Daran and Mary Ann Mason;
standing: Erik and Toni Jones
Judy Sykes and Heath Sherrer
Music by Johnny Hayes
L to R: - Renee Sprague, Cecy Lowell,
Lesli Villarreal, and Kerrie Benson.
Karen Barron and Dr. Hanes Swingle
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AUBURN/TALLASSEE REGION
October BBQ Benefit Sale
The residential school in Tallassee is partnering again with Tailgate
Partners to sell BBQ, boston butts, briskets, ribs and camp stew on
Sat., Oct. 11, 2014 at the old gas station beside the police station.
For information or to make an early order, call Stephanie Weldon at
(334) 415-9372 or email [email protected].
The Athenes Women delivered Easter baskets for every child at the
residential school in Tallassee. The baskets were filled with lots of
favorite goodies and fun spring activities. Miss Tallassee 2014, Katie Lacey joined in to help. This is the second year that the Athene’s
Women’s Club has provided our students with Easter baskets.
GKN Aerospace
funds iPads for
Tallassee
Campus
GKN Aerospace
donated $1,500
to the residential
school in Tallassee. The money
Pictured L to R: Stephanie Weldon, Stephanie King, Sr.
will
be used to buy
HR Generalist at GKN Aerospace and Dr. Marc Williams
iPads and cases
for the children. iPads are an invaluable tool to help the children
with their communication. The child only has to touch a picture to
demonstrate expressions or activities. GKN Aerospace is a worldwide corporation that manufactures airplane and helicopter parts.
GKN has always supported the City of Tallassee and its citizens.
Junior League of Lee County Promotes Health & Wellness
The Junior League of Lee County awarded a $1,000 grant to The
Little H.A.P.I.E. Tree Preschool in Auburn for a health and wellness
program. “Hop. Skip. Jump!” is a physical education program that
will provide indoor gym equipment to use on days they cannot go
outside for P.E. The Little H.A.P.I.E. Tree Preschool serves 80 preschoolers ages 3-5, in collaboration with Auburn City Schools. The
Junior League promotes health and wellness to elementary and
middle school children of Lee County by providing and assisting
with access to food, nutritional education and physical education
Pictured L to R - Front row: WO; Middle row: DJ, CF;
Back row: AnMarie Bruner, Kari Stephens, Katie Lacey, Jana Ellis and MW.
“Tiger Trot for Tots 5K”
Tiger Trot for Tots 5K raised
more than $2,000 for The Little
H.A.P.I.E. Tree Preschool in April.
The Orange Level Sponsors were
Big Dog Running Co. and Publix
on East University. Volunteer
parents Turia Williams and Kristina
Markiewicz worked tirelessly on
sponsorships. We greatly appreciate the TEAM of volunteers that
helped with registration and other
arrangements. A special thank
you to St. Dunstan’s Episcopal
Church at Auburn University for
donating tables.
Xtreme Auto Spa in Jacksonville dedicated
April 18th to raise funds for The Little Tree
Preschool. Gary and Tammy Wigington are
huge supporters of The Little Tree Preschool.
We appreciate their ongoing support.
Orange Level Sponsors
Big Dog Running Company
Publix on East University
Blue Level Sponsors
The UPS Store #4222
Rehab Works
Auburn Training Connection
Friendly Home Rentals
ABC Toys
Road ID
Jim N Nicks
The Learning Tree exhibited at the 2014 Health & Wellness Expo
for Calhoun County residents at the Quintard Mall in Oxford. More
than 50 local providers offered information about local health and
wellness related services available in the area to an estimated 500
people. Among the exhibits were Calhoun County DHR, Bernardi Orthodontics, Quality of Life Services, Children’s Rehab, 2nd Chance,
Bradford Health, the ARC, Calhoun County Health Dept., and the
American Red Cross.
2014 APBA
Convention
in New
Orleans
First place male winner: BJ Lindholm
First place female: Leslie Krauss.
White Level Sponsors
Dilworth Development
Franklin Tire & Auto
Moores Mill Club
Linville Memorial Funeral Home
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
H&M Drugs
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal
Church of Auburn
2 Chic Salon
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.
“Tee Off for Autism”
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Xtreme Auto Spa Fundraiser Benefits
The Little Tree Preschool
Quintard Mall Hosts Calhoun County Health Expo
Pictured L to R: Nancy DeShazo, Deborah Bright, Stephanie Weldon, Laura Perry,
April Rapp, Elyse Corbitt, Stephanie Froehlich, Danielle Ritch, Christy Tanner.
The first “Tee Off for Autism” golf tournament will be held Thurs.,
Nov. 6, 2014. Registration is 8:00 am with a shotgun start at
9:00am. Entry fee per team is $320.00 and $80.00 per individual.
Prizes for “closest to the pin” and “longest drive” will be awarded.
Mulligans will be available and lunch will be served! For information call Stephanie Weldon at (334) 415-9372 or email sweldon@
leaning-tree.org.
ANNISTON/JACKSONVILLE REGION
Tallassee Athene’s Women’s Club Donate Easter Baskets
Walmart awarded a $250 grant at the new Super Walmart VIP Grand Opening in
Tallassee. Store Manager, Kellye Forehand presented the check to Stephanie Weldon.
New Orleans
hosted the Association of Professional Behavioral Analysts
convention this year. Hundreds of behavior analysts from
across the country participated
in three days of professional
workshops.
United Way of East Central Alabama
The United Way of East Central Alabama
has granted 2014-15 partnership status to
The Learning Tree in Calhoun County. The
Learning Tree provides residential, educational, and preschool
services in Calhoun County. The campaign begins in September
with allocation requests made later in the year.
Wish List for Anniston/Jacksonville Campuses
Outdoor play equipment/activities
I-pad minis (5)
Laptops
Flooring
Furniture / Patio furniture
Window fixtures
Outdoor sporting equipment
Outdoor grills
Decorative Items for homes
Landscaping
Timers
Vehicles (small cars/passenger vans)
Binders
Cameras
Fencing
Sheetrock
Learning Tree Kipchirchir Completes Boston Marathon In Top 3%
Samson Kipchirchir, Resident Support Supervisor in Mobile,
competed in the 118th Boston Marathon. He finished with an
outstanding time of 2 hours, 52 minutes and 3 seconds, placing
him in the top 3% of the more than 36,000 participants. Samson had been preparing for this run for five years, competing
in seven marathons to try to earn elite entry into the marathon.
Kipchirchir stated, “After making all these attempts, I came to
realize that it is not when we are at our best that we do great
things. Following the horrible bombing in Boston last year, my
friend called concerned that I was in the race. It was then that
I knew the timing was right to run this year as a tribute to those
affected by last year’s tragedy. I dedicated this race to my former
elementary school in my native country, Kenya. I am raising
money to build a computer lab in the village as a gesture of hope
for hundreds who do not have access to computers for learning.”
The Boston Marathon marked Samson’s first marathon since
becoming a naturalized citizen of the U.S. in September, 2013.
The Learning Tree is extremely proud of Samson Kipchirchir!
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MOBILE REGION
(CONTINUED)
Major Improvements to the Mobile Preschool Playground
Just take a quick walk to the playground at Little Tree Preschool
Mobile and you will see some major changes. Four huge pine
trees were removed by Mr.
Gene Hendrix of Hendrix Tree
Removal greatly improving
the overall appearance of the
area. With the trees gone,
new playground equipment
and surfaces will be added
in the coming months. The
improvements have been
funded through grants from
the Ben May Charitable Trust
and the Larkins Foundation.
Shade structures are also
planned as first phase of
the playground renovation is
completed.
Splash Pad Coming to Woody’s Song School
Woody’s Song School children will soon enjoy a new splash pad
thanks to the Mobile County Commission. The kids will be nice
and cool playing in the pulsing water jets and sprays this summer.
We appreciate Commissioner Connie Hudson’s help with this
project.
USA’s Pi Kappa Phi Work Day at Preschool
Pi Kappa Phi’s from the University of South Alabama removed old
tires and power washed playground equipment at the Little Tree
Preschool. The group also has future plans to do some painting
and a other pending projects.
Blues Tavern Hosts
First Annual Cook-Off
Randy Stidham’s Blues
Tavern hosted the 1st
Annual Bar-B-Q Cookoff
benefitting Woody’s
Song School in May.
The 74 Club was there
too helping out with
the pulled pork plates.
The event day included
great food, beverages,
prize drawings, and
live music. More than
$3,000 was raised from
the event. See you next
year Mr. Randy!
The Woody’s Song School video project is complete. The 3 -minute video helps to tell the story of raising an autistic child and
describes the programs and support of Woody’s Song. The video
was developed by Cari Searcy with All Good Creatives.
USA Students Host “Rockin for a Reason” Benefit
University of South Alabama students adopted The Little Tree
Preschool in Mobile as the benefit of their special project “Rockin
for a Reason.” The students planned and coordinated the event
with the Brickyard and some of the local musical talent including:
Sherry Court, Jon Coxwell, Karlton Turner, Laurie Anne Armor,
Justin Wall and The Investments. They designed flyers, promoted
the event, secured raffle items, and even performed. The Rockin’
For A Reason Benefit Concert was held on Friday, April 11th at
the Brickyard. More than $700 was raised for the Preschool.
Photo/Pictured: Melissa Sterling, Raymond Kruml,
Haley Armstrong, Emmanuel Hillard, Sherry Neese.
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Left to Right; David Scott, Nancy Wilson and Randy Copeland
Learning Trees
Takes Home Award
at Girl Scouts’
Salsa Challenge
Thanks to the culinary
skills of Woody’s Song
School parent, Mike
Karavakiros, The Learning Tree took home the
prize for “Best Salsa” at
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama’s Salsa
Challenge. The Woody’s
Song Kilborn Kids team
was sponsored by local
attorney, Vince Kilborn,
in the inaugural event.
The Honor Roll
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FUNDING PARTNERS AND
OTHER SUPPORTERS
Alabama Dept. of Education
Alabama Dept. of Human Resources
Alabama Dept. of Mental Health
Auburn City Schools
Autism Speaks
Davis Direct, Inc.
Mobile County Public Schools
United Cerebral Palsy
United Way of East Central Alabama
Volunteers of America
JACKSONVILLE/ANNISTON
Aaron’s
ABS Business Systems
Aerospace Coatings International, LLC
Ms. Charlotte Allen
Mr. Aaron Anderson
Mr. Clifford Andrews
Ms. Katie Ankiewicz
Auburn University
Audra’s Flowers
AZ/KA JSU
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bain
Ms. Jessica Henry Bass
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Bavonese
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bender
Ms. Carollynne Blakney
Ms. Martha Bryant
Mr. Paul Bryant
Calhoun County Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Campbell
Ms. Tiffany Canady
Mr. Benjamin Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Chasse
Ms. Shelley Civitello
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clonts
COACH
Ms. Brittney Collier
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cotney
Couch’s Jewelry
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Crawford
Mr. Joshua Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. Loren DeFreitas
Diamond’s Direct
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny DiGangi
Ms. Tonya DeWaart
Ms. Angela Dodd
Mr. Crimson Dooley
Ms. Jenny Dooley
Ms. Tracy Edmondson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elliot
Extreme Auto Spa, LLC
Ms. Verna Farnum-Stephenson
Mrs. Holley Fenn
Flowers By Rita
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forker
Ms. Karri Frames
Ms. Michelle Frames
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Frank
Ms. Wendy Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Gamble
General Dynamics
Ms. Elizabeth George
Ms. Stephanie Gibson
Ms. Shelli Goodson
Griffin’s Jewelers
Ms. Mary Martha Hall
Mr. and Mrs. John Hammett
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hammett
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Holland
Ms. Marsha Holley
Mr. Scott Howard
Ms. Margaret Hyett
International Wines & Craft Beer
Mr. Jacob Ivey
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ivey
Jeffcoat-Trant, Inc.
Mr. Dennis Jenkins
Ms. Deborah Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. David Judge
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kilgore
Mr. Charles King
Mr. and Mrs. Dan King
Mr. and Mrs. James Kitchen
Ms. Jill Krebe
Ms. Carolyn Langley
Thank you to our friends and supporters. 2
Ms. Whitney Lawler
Ms. Hannah LaFollette
Mr. Donald Landers
Mr. Jamie Logan
Cindy Lowery Photography
Ms. Elizabeth Maloney
Ms. Joni Maquirk
Mr. Mike Marion
Mr. Jacob Marrero
Ms. Casey McAllister
Mr. Ken McAllister
Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCarley
Mr. and Mrs. Josh McCarley
Ms. Judy McCarley
McCord Communications
Ms. Terri McDonald
Ms. Christy McSpadden
Ms. Kacie Meyer
Mr. Howard Meyer
Morris Building Constructors, Inc.
Ms. Kylie Mullinax
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murphy
Ms. Erin Murphy
Ms. Patricia Murphy
Ms. Paige Norris
Ms. Tenna Norton
Mr. Allan Pace
Pairs and Spares Sunday School – First
United Methodist Church
Mr. Dennis Paradeis
Parker House
Mr. Greg Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Parris
Pediatric Dentistry East, PC
Ms. Kimberly Phillips
Mr. GiJuan Pickens
Pipers Playhouse
Mr. Jordan Poitevint
Ms. Diana M. Ponder
Progressive Study Club
RMC - Anniston
Rehab Works
Mr. Brandon Rucker
Ms. Holly Rucker
Salon 6
Ms. Sarah Sanchez
Dr. and Mrs. James Sears
Ms. Vikki Sears
Ms. Aimee Spruill
Mr. Darren Spruill
Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Spruill
Mr. Dan Spurling
Ms. Laura Squiers
Mr. Andrew Stice
Mr. and Mrs. Sean Stice
Mr. Morgan Stivers
Swank Boutique
Ms. Jordan Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomason
Time and Pay
Timeless Treasures
Ms. Kelly Traylor
University of Alabama
Ms. Anna Voss
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Voss
Warren ACE Hardware
Ms. Kristie Warren
Ms. Jamie Wassum
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Weldon
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wells
Mr. Phillip Whatley
Ms. Valerie Whatley
Mr. and Mrs. Dane White
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wigington
Mr. Marc Williams
Ms. Carrie Woodward
Ms. Jennifer Wythe
Mr. John Wythe
Xtreme Auto Spa
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Yother
Ms. Dara Yothers
Mr. Phillip Young
Ms. Jessica Zevac
AUBURN/TALLASSEE
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Adair
ABC Toys
AMPS
2 Chic Salon and Boutique
Ms. Jeanette Agee
Alabama Power Foundation
Mr. James Aldridge
Listing reflects donations made January 2014 through July 2014.
Altec-Styslinger Foundation
Mrs. Robin Anecito
Ms. Penny Atkins
Mr. Ben Atkinson
Auburn Training Connection
Ms. Natasha Bell
Carollynne Blakney
Blue CrossBlue Shield of Alabama
Ms. Courtney Branch
Ms. Jerri Brantley
Ms. Regina Brown
Ms. Brooke Jennings Bryan
Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell
Ms. Kay Campbell
Ms. Cindy Carleton
Mrs. Donna Carter
Community Hospital
Mrs. Heather Connors
Mrs. Jennifer Crain
Ms. Erin Crozier
Mrs. Donna Cunningham
Dilworth Development
Ms. Tonya DeWaart
Mr. Cory Eckstein
Ms. Bethany Elam
Ms. Brittany Fannin
Franklin Tire and Auto
Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman
Friendly Home Rentals
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace Employees
Mr. Steve Gaddis
Ms. Terina Gantt
Mrs. Sheila Gentle
Ms. Mahna Ghosh
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.
Ms. Maria Gutierrez
H & M Drugs
Ms. Angie Hathcock
Ms. Hayden Helms
Mrs. Heather Henderson
Mrs. Allison Hill
Ms. Julia Horn
Mr. Lee Hornsby
Ms. Daiann Hughes
Mrs. Jennifer Hyde
Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home
Mrs. Diann Johnson
Mrs. Diane Kuehndorf
Ms. Whitney Lawler
Ms. Judith Lechner
Linville Memorial Funeral Home
Mrs. Deana Mann
Ms. Michelle Mann
Mr. Jacob Marrero
Ms. Deborah Mason
Mrs. Gayle Mason
Ms. Terri McDonald
Mrs. Paulette Meadows
Ms. Becky Miller
Ms. Mary Moon
Moore’s Mill Club
Ms. Laura Mullins
Niffer’s
Oak Valley Station
United Methodist Church
Mrs. Staci Oliver
Ms. Cheryl Pelham
Ms. Brandy Penn
Ms. Laura Perry
Mrs. Heather Price
Primesouth Bank
Refra-Chem Linings, Inc.
Mrs. Edwetta Robinson
Dr. Marcia Rossi
Ms. Leah Salter
Mr. James Segrest
Mrs. Jill Sharp
Sides Drywall, Inc.
Hampton Skipper
Mrs. Erin Smith
SMS Middle School
Ms. Van Scoyoc-Ryan
Ms. Laura Squiers
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
Ms. Tenea Stanton
Mrs. Melissa Suggs
Dr. Daniel Svyantek
Ms. Kathy Taylor
The UPS Store
Mrs. Joanna Varner
Ms. Melanie Ward
Ms. Kristi Whitaker
Ms. Kimberly White
Ms. Megan Williams
Ms. Jodie Willis
Mrs. Kim Winchester
Ms. Jessica Zevac
IN-KIND GIFTS
ABC Toys
Academy Sports
Athene’s Women’s Club
Chill
CiCi’s Pizza
Ms. Ruth Cullars
East AL Pediatric Dentistry
Hibbet’s Sporting Goods
J & M’s Bookstore
Jersey Mike’s
Jewelry By Design
MOBILE
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Amann
Annunication Greek Orthodox Church
Ms. Tracy Anold
Mr. Andre Arroyo
Autism Society of Alabama
BBVA Compass Bank
Mr. John Craig Barker
Mr. and Mrs. David Barnett
Mr. and Mrs. John Baxter
Ms. Jana Blades
Dr. Madeleine Blancher
Blues Tavern
Dr. and Mrs. Fred Bodie
Mr. Joshua Boone
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boykin
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brady
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Brink
Ms. Gwendolyn Carey
Mr. Wesley Carpenter
Mr. Eric Cash
Ms. Debra Chapman
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Chatham
Chevron Humankind Matching Gift
Program
Mr. James Christiansen
Mrs. Jean Cieutat
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cieutat
Club 74
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Conrad
Coastal Financial Corporation
Ms. Vera Cowan
Cox Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coyer
Dr. John Cranton
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Crawford
Dr. James M. Crumb
Mr. and Mrs. William Dempster
Ms. Valerie Douglas
Encore Rehabilitation
Mr. and Mrs. John Ewbank
Express Oil Change and Service
Mr. and Mrs. William Fonde
Fonde Elementary School
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Franco
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Frazer
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gaertner
Gloria Dei Chorale
Mr. Juan Jose Guiterrez
Gulf Coast Surgical Specialists, Inc.
HPC Specialty Pharmacy, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Hallett
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Handmacher
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Handmacher
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges Harty, III
Ms. Kristin Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert House
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James
Jones Trawl Board & Marine
Supply Co., Inc.
Mr. Erik Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Jones
Hon. Gordon B. Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Karavokiros
Ms. Mary Anne Killion
Ms. Marda Kline
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Knight
Dr. and Mrs. George Koulianos
Mr. James Lebatard
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lebatard
Mr. and Mrs. Archie LeGrone
Ms. Seng Ai Liaw
Mrs. Cecy Lowell
Ms. Brenda Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. Jex Luce
Lyon, Fry & Cadden Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Lyon, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Maisel
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mason
Dr. and Mrs. McGinley
Ms. Lauretta Watson McKay
Mr. and Mrs. John McKee
Meresys Development Corporation
Ms. Emily Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Milling
A.S. Mitchell Foundation
Mobile Christian School
Mobility Metabolism and Wellness –
Dr. James Crumb
Newk’s Eatery
Ms. Paige Norris
The Orthopaedic Group
Mr. Gerald Overson
Mr. Bobby Owens
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Patton
Dr. Allen Perkins and Ms. Danielle Juzan
Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis Pilot, Jr.
Premier Appraisals, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ramage
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Ray
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Redisch
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Saad
Dr. and Mrs. James Sears
Semmes Pharmacy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sharp
Mr. Michael Shaw
Ms. Cherie Skeen
Ms. Christine Smotherman
The Snook Foundation
Ms. Mary Snow
Ms. Lauren Sova
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Stidham
Mr. and Mrs. Carson Strickland
Ms. Eileen Susman
Mr. and Mrs. William Susman
Dr. and Mrs. Hanes B. Swingle
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sykes
Ms. Ellen Taylor
Taylor - Wharton
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Terry
Ms. Whitney Tindall
Ms. Pamela Todd
Ms. Amelia Tomlin
John Toomey & Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Toomey
Trax Tires
Ms. Millie Trull
Ms. Kristin Tullis
Ms. Lisa Turner
University of South Alabama
Mr. Thomas Van Antwerp
Mr. Todd Vereen
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Villarreal
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Waite
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Will
Ms. Michelle Winstead
Ms. Cecelia Workman
Mr. Roland Wright and Ms. Rae Shetter
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Youngblood
Kela and Harry Zarembo Charitable Fund
In honor of Skev Karavokiros
The Catranis Family Foundation
In memory of Joan Taylor
Ms. Norva Moss
W. H. Thompson Farms
IN-KIND GIFTS
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bryant
Delchamps Printing
Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
Harper Technologies, LLC
Magic Memories Photo Booth
Pam Norris
Pollman’s Bake Shop
Russell, Thompson, Butler and Houston
Ms. Judy Sykes
United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama, LLC
Van Der Geissen Nursery, Inc.
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Resource Development Office
205 Lambert Avenue, Suite D
Mobile, AL 36604
www.learning-tree.org
SAVE THE DATES!
1st Annual “Angling for Autism”
Fishing Tournament - Alexander City, AL
Saturday, September 20th
5th Annual “Chip in for Autism”
Golf Tournament - Mobile, AL
Saturday, September 27th
1st Annual “Tee off for Autism”
Golf Tournament - Auburn, AL
Thursday, November 6th
2nd Annual “Puzzle Piece Dash”
Mobile, AL - Saturday, November 15th
Autism Legislative Day in Montgomery, Alabama. Rep. Gaston, took a few
moments to visit with Angel Loewn, Paige Norris, Monique and Jaxson Moon.
Anniston/Jacksonville
256-447-9349
Auburn/Tallassee
334-252-0025
“A Night at the Races” - Mobile, AL
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Mobile
251-649-4420
Resource Development
251-331-2633