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1 Winter 2021Winter 2021 HopeNotes MagazineHopeNotes Magazine Meet Jameson’sMeet Jameson’s FamilyFamily Hope Prevails HopeKids families share their Christmas hopes Artwork full of hope for the holidays2 Contents Volume 4, Issue 4 Winter 2021 Features 4 Hope for Christmas 6 Hope Prevails 9 Thank You 8 Program Partners 10 Get Involved 11 Connect With Us On the Cover Jameson is a 9-year-old cerebral palsy and hypertonia, which is a condition in which muscle overactivity occurs due to miscommunication between the brain and nerves, warrior. He is passionate about all things sports and can tell you where players went to college and where they’ve been traded over their career. Jameson also loves to be a part of anything social and has a great appreciation for music. His family has attended nearly 30 events since joining HopeKids in December 2018. Jameson’s all-time favorite event is the annual HopeWalk because he loves seeing all his friends and the mascots and characters in attendance! “HopeKids has brought so many memories to our lives. It is such a wonderful organization that also brings joy to our other child who often has to tolerate all of the therapies and appointments that goes along with having a sibling with special needs. It is so nice to be able to just go enjoy an event as a family. We would not be able to afford a lot of these events as a lot of our funds go to Jameson’s care.” - Nicole, Jameson’s mom Cover photo of Jameson’s sister, Lillian, by: Spoken For Photography, Colorado3 4 Hope for ChristmasHope for Christmas families share their greatest hopes for the holiday season 6 Hope PrevailsHope Prevails a powerful family story paired with artwork full of hope Program PartnersProgram Partners creative events families have on their calendar 844 “My hope is we can spend more time at home making memories together than being in the hospital and separated.” -Melissa,, Minnesota What is your hope for Christmas? HopeKids families share their greatest hopes for the holiday season. “I’m hoping that Luke’s transplant stays healthy through the one year mark.” - Jade, Arizona “My hope is that we get to live in the holiday spirit this year. Last year, we were so stuck at home and isolated it didn’t feel like Christmas. So far we got to go see a holiday play, thanks to HopeKids, so we’re on the right track!” - Amanda, Colorado “My hope is that when we take Brielle to Boston her new GI doctor can help us overcome her stomach and throwing up issues.” - Nikki, North Texas “For our daughter go a winter season without being out on oxygen.” - Keven, Kansas City “My hope is for all Hopekids to be free of their pain, if at least for one day, during the Christmas holidays!” - Stacey, Minnesota “My hope for this Christmas is that Jesus would be made clear to our suffering world. That those who follow Him would show the love of Christ to those around them and truly be set apart from this brokenness. Being the hands and feet of Jesus to a world who so desperately need Him.” - Raissa, North Texas “My hope is that I learn to live in the moment with my family and enjoy every second. I want to stop worrying about cancer and focus on what makes me happy.” - Amber, Minnesota “My hope is that everone can be themselves without being bullied and feeling like they should change for others to be happy.” - Jenny, Middle Tennessee “For no major bleeding episodes during Christmas, but we all know that won’t happen, so for me to be able to take my meds at home to fix it.” - Connor, HopeKid, Kansas City55 What is your hope for Christmas? HopeKids families share their greatest hopes for the holiday season. “It is my hope that my son William continues to achieve the goals he creates for himself. That he continues to get to have adventures that he enjoys. That he finds true friendship along the way. And that every day he has a smile filled with hope for his future.” - Heather, Colorado “That all of the special needs moms are able to see their worth and value and take time for self care.” - Marlyssa, Middle Tennessee “Praying for a better 2022. Praying my HopeKid can attend events instead of spend time in the hospital. 141 days inpatient in 2021. Praying for doctors who care and can help us find answers for her GI issues.” - Jennifer, Arizona “My hope is that all children will be accepted for who they are and that they are able to share their talents with the world.” - Kristen, Middle Tennessee “My biggest hope is that when my son grows up he will be able to have some independence. That he will be able to find love, companionship and that he will have a fulfilling life.” - Luke, HopeKid, North Texas “Our son to stay out of the hospital during the holidays and little to no lung infections.” - Aleese, Kansas City “My hope is for a better year in 2022. This year has been the hardest year in a long time, harder that 2020. We just need a fresh start and a new beginning.” - Stacey, Arizona “I’m hoping to spend the Christmas season at home! We have spent every Christmas in the hospital or in a medical emergency for five years and I’m over it.” - Lydia, Minnesota “We hope for health, joy and togetherness.” - Meagan, Middle Tennessee “My hope is for good health, for my family, friends and the whole world. I hope we get COVID-19 under control so our children don’t have to live in fear.” - Lisa, Colorado “My hope is to find a house that we can afford so we can move so that Braxton gets the care he needs.” -Kristin, Arizona66 “Having hope for the future is vital for our family. Our daughter passed away in 2020 and we miss her deeply. Having hope for the future helps us cope and continue to live lives full of the love we have for our angel daughter. HopeKids is more than just joyful events for our family. It is a community of people who understand what we’re going through. It’s been such a blessing to meet and associate with other families who ‘get it.’” - Matthew, HopeKids dad and card artist hope prevails Chris tmas Card Contest Win ner We held a Christmas card artwork contest to invite families to get creative and share their artwork with us to use on our annual HopeKids Christmas card. We received so many great entries that we couldn’t help but share some honorable mentions, alongside the winner!7 honorable mentions Allyson, ArizonaJaxton, ArizonaZach, Minnesota Kennedi, MinnesotaZola, ArizonaLiz & Gianluca, Minnesota Amelia, MinnesotaNoah, Middle TennesseeAllie, Kansas City Sydney, Kansas CityBrinley, ArizonaJaida, Minnesota honorable mentions hope prevails888 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS 598 events were provided by 208 different program partners in September, October and November. These generous people, companies and organizations help provide hope through an ongoing calendar of events. If you are interested in becoming a program partner, please contact your local chapter. Take a look at the September, October and November HopeDay, HopeCommunity and Virtual Program Partners. Arizona Amy Haley Photography Arizona Coyotes Hockey Club Arizona Rattlers Arizona State University Women’s Basketball Bailey Brown Photography Bloom365 Bob Wesolowski Photography Christ Church of the Valley - Scottsdale Christian Auto Brothers Christian Youth Theater Cindy Joiner Photography Colten Cowell Foundation Dance Connection 2 East Valley Children’s Theatre Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc. Extreme Faith Productions Galaxy Theaters Game Day Memories JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale K2 Adventures Foundation Kelsey Grant Photography Lennon Equine Therapy Living Streams Church Lowe’s - Scottsdale Main Event Majestic Theaters Merlin’s Magic Wand Nerdery Papa Murphy’s Pizza Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Rising Saa Senia Photography Scott Bates Photography Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center The Walter Hive The Wolff Resident Experience Company UpTown Jungle FunPark Vertuccio Farms Western Destinations Colorado Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II) Amber Mackenzie Anderson Farms Brian Concannon CH9 Racing Colorado Kids Ranch Colorado Rockies Colton Cowell Foundation Cotrell Printing Darren Dragovich Denver Museum of Nature & Science Discovery Christian Church DS Environmental Consulting Fellowship Denver Church Fired Up Tailgate Game Day Memories Giggling Life Farm Grace Chapel Harmony Dance Team Hudson Gardens Kris Merritt Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Legends Mini Golf Let’s Roam Monster Mini Golf Park Hill Coworking Reunion Coffee House Safe Splash Swim School Saunders Construction School of Rock SoCO Comic Con Stapleton MCA Stephanie Fassler Photography Valor Poms Wilderness on Wheels Kansas City Aldersgate Life Church Alldredge Orchards B&B Theaters- Overland Park Chicken N Pickle: North Kansas City Children’s Mercy Hospital Chuy’s Mexican Food - Plaza City of Riverside Colton Cowell Foundation D-BAT Kansas City Dave & Buster’s - Overland Park Donutology Heritage Biologics HopeOutdoors Incredible Pizza Jai Dee Jennifer James Photography Jolt Lighting Kansas City Northern Railroad Kansas City Zoo Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kerrie and Ray Bryant Kriss Kringle Level Up Main Event Maxim Healthcare Services Merlin Entertainment Kansas City Miller Theatres LLC Platinum XP Powerhouse Theatre Foundation RoKC Sporting Kansas City Starlight Theatre9 STINGRAY Photo co. Topgolf Overland Park Traveling Turkey’s Union Station Wonderscope Children’s Museum Middle tennessee American Legion Post 82 Bach 2 Rock Brown Bag Character Visits 4 U Chick-fil-A Franklin Clark Photography Colten Cowell Foundation Flour Power Nashville Goldfinch Boutique Maxim Healthcare Brentwood Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville Predators Foundation Nashville Soccer Club Nashville Sounds Party Belles Nashville Promise Park - Thisbe & Noah Foundation Scott Hamilton Skating Academy Shade Tree Orchard Shuckles Corn Maze - Fiddle Dee Farms Team Hope - Relentless Nashville Tennessee Performing Arts Center The Crag Thrivent Nashville Vanderbilt Athletics Minnesota Allianz Life Berean Baptist Church Brett Anderson Chad Schumacher Chris and Natalie Bauleke Colten Cowell Foundation Cory Huberty Cushman & Wakefield Ecolab Emagine Lakeville Emagine Rogers Emagine White Bear Fastbreak Foundation Game Day Memories Gilda’s Club Twin Cities GLOW Holiday LLC Goldy Gopher Gopher Sports Properties Hennepin Theatre Trust Insperity Jai Dee Jessica Weiche Joe Birkholz Karl-Anthony Towns Marisa Rist-England Mats Zuccarello Matt Dumba Merlin’s Magic Wand MiniSota Play Cafe Minnesota Gopher Football Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Minnesota Timberwolves Fastbreak Foundation Minnesota Twins Community Fund Minnesota Wild Minnesota Zoo Nickelodeon Universe Northrop Picnics With A Pup St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus Stages Theatre Company The “Big Hearts” group Tickets for Kids Tradition Wealth Management University of Northwestern Theatre Upstairs Circus Minneapolis Wellbeats Winnesota Regional Transportation north texas Allied Global Marketing Buff City Soap Colten Cowell Foundation Cotton Patch Cafe Cross Timbers Church Dallas Mavericks Foundation Dallas Stars Foundation Helping on Horseback Holder Construction Lantower Residential Let’s Roam Main Event Merlin’s Magic Wand MIINC LP Milestone Church Minis and Friends North Texas Nasher Sculpture Center NRH20 One Community Church Rise Adventures Summit Gym SwitchLife Texans Credit Union Texas Rangers The Wolff Resident Experience Company Topgolf White’s Chapel United Methodist Church a noteof thanks Thank you for your support in 2021, a year we will remember as full of hope. It’s the hours you volunteer, resources you share, events you host and donations you make that continually provide hope and we couldn’t be more grateful.Next >