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St. Louis Second Wind
Lung Transplant Association
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Volume 12 Issue 1
| January 2011 |
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Welcome
to our Newest
Board Member
It is my pleasure to welcome to the St. Louis Board of Directors, Cheryl
Wagoner Monti, PharmD.
Cheryl is no stranger to St. Louis Second Wind. I remember meeting with Cheryl at TransMed Pharmacy about post-transplant medications one week after I was placed on the transplant list. She was very kind to me and assured me that we had plenty of time to adjust medications if we needed to. We had no idea at the time how true her words would be as I waited to be transplanted for several years.
Cheryl earned a doctorate degree at Saint Louis College of Pharmacy in 1999. She was the Pharmacist with TransMed Pharmacy, and worked with pre- and post- transplant patients from Barnes-Jewish Hospital; and St. Louis University Hospital; St. Louis Children's Hospital and Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She has had the pleasure of collaborating with transplant coordinators, doctors, social workers, caregivers and St. Louis Second Wind Lung Transplant Association.
She is currently the pharmacy manager for Crestwood Walgreens and still cares for transplant patients.
Cheryl's husband, Tom, is a chiropractor. She has three sons: Eric, Mark and Nick and a step daughter Sophia. You can reach Cheryl via eamial: md@gmail.com
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We Remember
Hiayalie Benaenta Arzola
February 27, 2010 - January 3, 2011
Entered into this life on February 27,2010, Longmount, Colorado. She entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2011, St. Louis, Missouri. Her funeral mass was said at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 7, 2011 at St. Marys Catholic Church. Officiating was Fr. Ron Weissbeck.
Hiayalie is survived by her Mother, Erika Arzola Benavent; her Father, Martin Arzola Tavizon and her older brother Jose Julian Arzola Benavente.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left beautiful memories.
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
We will always remember you Chinita...
Mom
The family temporaraly relocated to St. Louis so Hiayalie could receive a lung transplant at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She was transplanted on October 8, 2010.
Hiayalie is also survived by her maternal grandparents Jose Benavente and Ofelia Gutierrez de Benavente and their daughters, Cynthia, Jessica, and Yessenia Benavente Gutierrez. And by her paternal grandparents Hugo Weinseslao Arzola and Maria Elva Gracia Tavizon de Arzola; her paternal aunts, Angelica and Alejandra Arzola Tavizon and her paternal uncles, Edwardo and Candelario Arzola Tavizon.
Her beautiful smile touched the hearts of all who attended the Second Wind Christmas Party.
Donations in memory of Hiayalie may be made to the St. Louis Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc. Please send memorials by check to Peter Nicastro, Treasurer, 2169 Willow Ridge Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
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Joe Mannion, MS
February's Second Sunday Social Speaker
Joe Mannion will speak with us this Sunday, February 13, 2010.
About Joe
As part of the AllWorld commitment to search for the best ways to enhance performance and well-being, I strive to scrutinize and enhance my contributions to high quality collaborative relationships and have often heard clients, peers, mentors, and supervisors describe me as having:
- A nonjudgmental disposition that helps foster relationships conducive to honest reflection
- Insight that is motivating, offers fresh perspective, and enhances learning
- A presence of mind in difficult conversations and situations that helps clients also remain present and evolve through tough times
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Joe's Presenation
Joe's presentation / discussion will focus on stress we all experience, how we respond to this stress and effects stress has on our lives. He will explore the "relaxation response" and its effects on our lives. The presentation will conclude with an optional brief meditation exercise.
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 Second Wind Logo Sweat Shirts
St. Louis Second Wind has a limited number of the following logo sweat shirts for sale. They are the same as those we offered late last year.
All Adult Sizes
CREW NECK
Medium $21.00
Large $21.00
X-Large $23.00
ZIP FRONT HOODIE
Medium $30.00
Large $30.00
X-Large $30.00
We also have one new item, a pull over hooded - no zipper sweat shirt.
The prices are:
Adult Small, Medium, Large, X-Large: $25.00 and XX-Large $27.00. The following sizes are available.
Please clearly write or type your order and enclose payment in the form of a check or money order and mail it directly to Amanda Helderle. Do not send cash. If you have any questions please contact Amanda.
Amanda Helderle
4317 Jamieson Ave
Apartment A
St Louis MO 63109
314-225-6751
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February Transplant Anniversaries 
By Jan and Larry Kwasigroh
Imagine getting your "second wind" in February. What a sweetheart of a deal! No better way to say "I treasure life" than to give or receive! As a caregiver I can truthfully say (for me) it's never been about candy and flowers, but just having someone special being there. And this is really going the extra mile to be there as long as possible. Through all the wind, ice and snow this winter, the following have been able to treasure the diamond dust in the snow that surrounds us with easier breathing! Glad to have you around!
18 years Jim DeMare
16 years Dave Sikes
13 years James Nette
13 years Peter Nicastro
10 years Robert Hutcherson
10 years Norma Moore
7 years Susan Milligan
5 years Randy Nowlin
4 years Barbara Deditius
3 years Amanda Helderle
2 years Linda Degand
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Treasurer's Report
By: Peter Nicastro
During the month, Second Wind received $3,343.52. Because of your generosity, Second Wind provided $5,156.79 in assistance during December to seven recipients. Payments were for gasoline, medication, rent, travel and celllular phone expenses. We had other expenses of $440.19.
Dues Renewals
Elbert & Myra Thomas, Ken & Linda Nottestad, Chuck & Becky Karlan, James & Juanita Davis, James & Alice Scherzberg, Don & Patricia Polly, Natalie Turner, James & Diane Cooper, Randall & Mame Nowlin, Michael & Kathleen Poole, Ron & Margarete Wilson, Marvin & Donna Brooks, Timothy & Rene Belford, Anthony Brown, Marion Peck, Michael & Sue Wallace, Dorothy Ritchie, Janice Earl, Richard & Barbara Rhyner, Reynaldo & Anita Candia, William & Terry Potter, Ron & Londa Peterson, LeRoy & Sherry Mullins, Leslie & Glenda Vaughn, Michael & Kathy Bennaka, William & Pamala Hays, Thomas Platnico, Stanley & Kathryn Meyer, Herb & Jeanne Brixey, Joseph Raleigh, Delores Hartman, Richard & Armida Treaster, Michael & Lucinda Aberle, Daniel & Sarah Porte, Ruth Petty, Melvin & Rosie Woods, George & Christine Donner
Honoraria
Brian & Sheri Boyd in honor of Ken & Linda Nottestad
Lung Walk
Fort Zumwalt Schools
Other Donations
Ken & Linda Nottestad, James & Juanita Davis, Marion Peck, James & Alice Scherzberg, Don & Patricia Polly, Natalie Turner, James & Diane Cooper, Kevin McGrath, Jean Belford, Michael & Sharon Haney, David & Anne Hahn-Baker, Michael & Kathleen Poole, Ron & Margarete Wilson, Marvin & Donna Brooks, Anthony Brown, Michael & Sue Wallace, Reynaldo & Anita Candia, Ron & Londa Peterson, Delores Hartman, Richard & Armida Treaster, Michael & Lucinda Aberle, Daniel & Sarah Porte, Ruth Petty, Phil Anderson, Melvin & Rosie Woods, George & Christine Donner
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 FLOWER PETAL
When it comes time for you to show your gratitude to loved ones this Valentine's Day we hope you can keep the Second Wind Lung Transplant Association in mind.
As part of the Second Wind fundraising initiatives, when you purchase flowers and gift baskets online from our Flower Petal.com website, 12% of the proceeds are sent to the Second Wind Lung Transplant Association.
In fact, you can visit http://2ndwind.flowerpetal.com any time of the year to send flowers and gifts for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and holidays -- with every purchase you make, you will be supporting our efforts.
   
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CALENDAR
February 13: Second Sunday Social
March 13: Second Sunday Social
We meet at Chris' Pancake and Dinning which is located at the intersection of Southwest and Watson near Highway 44. We hope to see you all there. Bring your family and a friend! |
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