Because ofYOU - The Center for Courageous Kids

The Center for Courageous Kids

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Because ofYOU

Inspiring Families. Empowering Kids. Enhancing Lives.

CAMP DIRECTORS:Joanie O’Bryan, President/CEO

Tony Cary, Director of Finance/CFO

Ed Collins, Director of Special Projects & Curriculum

Sarah Keltner, Director of Communications & Special Events

Elizabeth Chapman, Director of Development

Emily Cosby, Camp Director

Clint Cobb, Facilities Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Joanie O’Bryan, President and Executive Director

Croley W. Graham, Jr. Co-Chairman/Treasurer

Stockton Clark, Co-Chairman

Brian Clemmons, Secretary

Shawn Perry, Treasurer


missionI am delighted to report to you on our continuing success of meeting our mission to inspire,

empower, and enhance the lives of so many special children and families that we serve at The

Center for Courageous Kids. With your compassionate support, CCK continues to provide help,

hope, and answers for children with disabilities and special needs, and their families. We are

inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our family retreats and summer camps. The impact our

programs offer children, families, and our community will have long lasting effects, way beyond

the gates of The Center for Courageous Kids. Although we are providing the opportunity and

expertise, the children we serve leave camp and return home with personal growth, independence,

confidence, and triumphs.

As you will read in the following pages, our volunteers, healthcare partners, donors, and programs

have again excelled at meeting the needs of our courageous campers. In 2017, The Center for

Courageous Kids served thousands of children and their families. Our newly implemented Tract

Programs for older campers were hugely successful in promoting independence and self-efficacy.

As 2017 closes and 2018 begins, I reflect on our

10 years filled with laughter, joy and friendship

that only a trip to CCK can provide and I am

humbled. True to our mission, each year we

are given the opportunity to inspire, empower

and enhance the lives of the bravest children

and families we know. The campers we serve

know exactly what CCK means in their lives

and their testimonies are our inspiration.

It is my privilege to ensure the mission of The

Center for Courageous Kids continues to offer

these life-changing experiences to children

living with serious illnesses.

With a grateful heart,

WE MAKE IT OUR INSTILLING INSPIRATION AND EMPOWERMENT WHILE ENHANCING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES.


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In Honor of: Summer of 2017Ms. Rachel Sunderlin

In Honor of: Kael AdamsMr. and Mrs. Jason Adams

In Honor of: Pearson, Preston and Parker AgeMs. Jane Lakes

In Honor of: Mr. Nicholas A. AtkinsMr. and Mrs. Tim Atkins

In Honor of: Mr. Joshua BahnMr. and Mrs. Stuart Bahn

In Honor of: Nick BeanMr. and Mrs. Brad Bean

In Honor of: Mr. Harper BurkeenMs. Melanie S. Burkeen

In Honor of: Taylor BushongMs. Theresa Oliver

In Honor of: Betty CampbellMs. Jane Cleveland

In Honor of: Ms. Elizabeth T. CampbellAnonymous

In Honor of: Mrs. Kim CobbMrs. Patricia O’Connor

In Honor of: Mr. Max DeSalvoMr. and Mrs. Nick Wilking

In Honor of: Michael DonzeMr. and Mrs. James Donze

In Honor of: Miss Claire EatonMr. and Mrs. David Wiseman

In Honor of: Mr. Walter EdelbergMr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekendi

In Honor of: My CCK FamilyMr. Dylan Everett

In Honor of: Brennan L. FaughtDr. and Mrs. Ryan Faught

In Honor of: Mrs. Kelli FirquinDrs. Todd and Tracey Gaslin

In Honor of: Zarek A. FuentesMs. Belitza Davila

In Honor of: Dylan GallandMr. Alvin R. Farmer

In Honor of: Dr. Tracey GaslinDr. and Mrs. Douglas Cox

In Honor of: Ms. Hallie GilbertMs. Kim Williams

In Honor of: Miss Hannah N. GraffAnonymous

In Honor of: Zaden GrovesMr. and Mrs. Steven Groves

In Honor of: Mr. Joey KelseyMr. and Mrs. Nick Wilking

In Honor of: Ally KerrMr. and Mrs. Glenn Kerr

In Honor of: Allyson KerrMs. Haley Woods

In Honor of: Ms. Martha KilpatrickMr. and Mrs. John KilpatrickMr. John KilpatrickMr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsala

In Honor of: Tyler and Derek KilpatrickMr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick

In Honor of: Mr. Marc LernerMr. Victor Davich

In Honor of: Emma and Nick LockwoodMr. and Mrs. Ron Merkle

In Honor of: Mrs. Leah MattinglyMrs. Tracey Jones

In Honor of: Scout McCauleyMrs. Susan AJ Hughes

In Honor of: Joyce and Dennis McClainDr. and Mrs. J. Whit Boone

In Honor of: Mr. Joseph H. McFarlandMrs. Susan M. Liske

In Honor of: Mr. Davyn M. MengelingMr. and Mrs. Matthew Mengeling

In Honor of: Miss Jenica MillerMs. Julie Barksdale

In Honor of: Spencer MorelMr. and Mrs. Joe Morel

In Honor of: Tracy and Chris MosleyMs. Ellen Bland

In Honor of: Roger & Stormi MurtieMs. Ellen Lee Bale

IN HONOR OF Gifts

In Honor of: Sean NicholsDr. and Ms. Tann Nichols

In Honor of: Karen and Karl OberjohnAnonymous

In Honor of: 8 grandchildren ODell, McKnight, and GearhartMr. and Mrs. Darrel ODell

In Honor of: Chloe and Joshua ParkerMr. and Mrs. Marc Parker

In Honor of: Luke PikeMr. Thomas Pike

In Honor of: Mr. and Mrs. Kevin PintoAnonymous

In Honor of: Andrew RamseyDonateWell

In Honor of: Ariel RamseyMs. Brigitte Blom Ramsey

In Honor of: Steve ReillyMs. Lydia Ganshirt

In Honor of: Fred and Connie RichMs. Sarah Haynes Lazarus

In Honor of: Mr. Beau A. RickardMr. and Mrs. Mike Rickard

In Honor of: Miss Erica RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Anthony Robinson

In Honor of: Lukas RodiaMr. and Mrs. Andy JohanssonMr. and Mrs. Michael Rodia

In Honor of: Mrs. Stephanie RossMs. Ellen Lee Bale

In Honor of: Ms. Mallory RoweMr. Michael F. Rowe

In Honor of: David SandersMs. Susan Sanders

In Honor of: Mr. Terry G. ScariotDr. Susan A. Ornitz

In Honor of: Rebecca and Sarah SimmonsMrs. Carol Hayes Simmons

In Honor of: James Spray, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James Spray

In Honor of: CCK Staff and VolunteersMr. and Mrs. Sanford J. Siegel

In Honor of: Alan StanleyMs. DeAnn S. Stanley

In Honor of: Leah StevensMr. and Mrs. Darwin Stevens

In Honor of: Kalie Jo StilesMr. and Mrs. John Stiles

In Honor of: Red Den 6 Summer of 2016Ms. Hannah Graff

In Honor of: Mrs. Marilyn SzekendiMr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekendi

In Honor of: Mr. Doug TabelingMr. Corbet Michael Shull

In Honor of: Ms. Allie TaylorAnonymous

In Honor of: Mr. and Mrs. Miriam and Bob VenableMr. and Mrs. Paul Becker

In Honor of: Mr. Jason M. WallaceMs. Carrie R. Prendergast

In Honor of: Mr. Ryan WittArdisson Fund at Central Ky Community Foundation

In Honor of: Cameron YoungMr. and Mrs. Charles Young



on the roadFor the first time, the CCK program

staff loaded up the van and traveled

down the road to The Kidz Club

in Bowling Green, a nurse-staffed

medical daycare facility for children

with special needs. While at the

facility, CCK staff played with the

kids, did arts and crafts, and provided

a memorable camp-like experience

right there in the comfort of their

own classrooms.

In addition to the Kidz Club

partnership, CCK brought their

brand of inclusive recreational

camping to the La Casita Center in

Louisville, Kentucky. This first time

collaborative effort allowed for new

barriers to be overcome, linking the

Louisville Latino community with The

Center’s penchant for programming

designed to be accessible to all

participants. La Casita Center

upholds their mission to enhance

the well-being of Louisville’s Latino

community through education,

empowerment, advocacy, and

wellness. The center hosted CCK and

assisted with translating the day’s

activities, which included arts/crafts,

carnival games and a dance party, to

its community members that allowed

La Casita to bring a feeling of camp

to their population, many of whom

do not experience recreational

camping opportunities.

We look forward to continuing

the existing partnerships that were

made in 2017, while developing

new relationships in 2018 with

organizations in the region.

CCK TAKES THE CAMP EXPERIENCE

LOTS OF FUN PACKED INTO ONE DAY FORautism families

CCK hosted its third Autism

Family Fun Day, in-which families

with children along the autism

spectrum received the opportunity

to attend CCK for an entire

Saturday to enjoy many family

activities. We are continuing to

look for more diverse ways to

use our facility to serve various

populations and missions, and

providing day camp experiences

is an effort we hope to continue

and grow. Through the support

of our sponsors, The Kelly Autism

Program and Autism Tennessee,

the day was made possible.

Looking forward, CCK plans to

work diligently to ensure that

we continue to lead the charge

in inspiring, empowering and

enhancing the lives of our families

and campers.


Mr. and Mrs. Jackie JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Tim ScottMr. and Mrs. Gary StaffordMr. and Mrs. Ricky L. Woods

In Memory of: Ms. Kathy JessieRoy Anderson Lumber Company, Inc.

In Memory of: Miss Eva Vivienne JunejaBerg Law Offices, PLLC

In Memory of: Mr. Howell Kelly, Sr.Mrs. Dorothy KellyMs. Mary E. KellyMr. and Mrs. Michael Prechtel

In Memory of: Ms. Dorothy ‘Dot’ Nell Morris KeownSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Mr. Allan LillyCardinal Health Foundation, Inc.Ms. Janet Turner

In Memory of: Ms. Jewel LooneyMs. Lori S. Looney

In Memory of: Captain Bruce MacFarlane, USAMr. and Mrs. Albert Musgrove

In Memory of: Mrs. Dean MarcrumDr. William E. Marcrum, MD

In Memory of: Mr. W.E. MarcrumDr. William E. Marcrum, MDMr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Rich

In Memory of: Mr. Gerald Alexander, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Burt

In Memory of: Mr. Ralph AndersonAnderson Land & Cattle, LLC

In Memory of: Mrs. Mabel BerryMrs. Lisa Bale

In Memory of: Mr. Joseph BestAnonymous

In Memory of: Mrs. Elizabeth Ann BillingsleyRoy Anderson Lumber Company, Inc.

In Memory of: Mrs. Lori BraggSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Ms. Ada BridgemanScottsville Fire Department

In Memory of: Mrs. Mildred BrownMr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekend

In Memory of: Ms. Elizabeth Turner CampbellMr. Darrin ChandlerMrs. Stormi Murtie

In Memory of: Mrs. Clara CarrMr. and Mrs. Tony CaryMrs. Donna R. CriswellCol. and Mrs. Roger F. Murtie, USA,(Retired)Ms. Pam Smith

In Memory of: Mr. John H. CarterMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Young

In Memory of: Mr. Wendell CaryMs. Sandra S. Abell

In Memory of: Mr. David CochranSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Ms. Lenita ColMr. Billy J. BellJTH Capital Group LLCMs. Vicki Minnix Warren

In Memory of: Ms. Vada Wilson CombsSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Mr. Jay CovingtonMr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekendi

In Memory of: Mrs. Martha DaltonMs. Jane K. ArmourMr. and Mrs. Harold M. Kelley

In Memory of: Mr. Donald ‘Donnie’ DanielsSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Mr. Foster DugasFriends of Mt. Aerial Community

In Memory of: Mrs. Glenda EadsAnonymous

In Memory of: Mr. Harvey EstesSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Mr. James W. FordMrs. Tracy F. Inman

In Memory of: Mr. Donald GardnerMr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekendi

In Memory of: Mrs. Sherry GrubbsMr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekendi

In Memory of: Mr. Jerry HaleyMs. Ellen Lee BaleSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Mr. Joel Timothy HorneMr. and Mrs. Terrell E. Horne

In Memory of: Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Vi’ Roalin HowardSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Miss Gabrielle InschoMr. and Mrs. Sanford J. Siegel

In Memory of: Mr. Earl JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Jimmy AndersonMr. Tommy BeasleyMr. and Mrs. Larry DudneyDudney’s Hill Church of ChristMr. and Mrs. Ritchie A. GregoryMr. and Mrs. Dewayne HamletMr. Bobby D. Jenkins

IN MEMORY OF Gifts

CCK GETS AThe Center for Courageous Kids

kicked off the 2017 summer with

their Brand Launch Event that

unveiled the NEW CCK logo,

enhanced mission statement, and

new website design. The CCK

Communications Department

worked closely with the

CrowdSouth Marketing firm on

designing CCK’s new logo and

enhanced mission statement. In

addition to the logo reveal, the CCK

staff, family, friends, and community

came together for a celebration

of 10 incredible years filled with

service, fun, and courageous hearts!

IN MEMORY OF Gifts continued

make-over

In Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert & Micha MariscalA & G Family CorporationMr. Alejandro M. Franco

In Memory of: Dr. John MarshMs. Ellen Lee Bale

In Memory of: Mrs. Mary Lucy McCormickMr. and Mrs. Danny Coffey

In Memory of: Mr. Ken MerrickMr. and Mrs. Tate Hutton, Jr.

In Memory of: Mr. Bill MyersMs. Ellen Lee Bale

In Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Gayle MyersMr. and Mrs. Guy Simmons

In Memory of: Mrs. Marie O’BryanCraig O’Bryan GraphicsMs. Joanie M. O’Bryan

In Memory of: Mr. S.L. ‘Doc’ PowersSouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Brendon PriddyMrs. Penny P. DavisMs. Frances D. Parker

In Memory of: Ms. Joyce RainsMs. Jo Ann Blackburn

In Memory of: Mr. Kenneth RamseySouth Central Bank, Inc.

In Memory of: Mrs. Frances RaymerMs. Lisa M. McElroy

In Memory of: Mrs. Sara RenfroMrs. Lisa Bale

In Memory of: Ms. Judy RushMr. and Mrs. Guy Simmons

In Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. SaundersMr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Keezel

In Memory of: Donald &Onnalee SaundersMr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Keezel

In Memory of: Mr. Paul ScottMr. and Mrs. Guy Simmons

In Memory of: Mr. James Secrest, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Szekendi

In Memory of: Mr. John William Semones, IIMs. Kathy Semones

In Memory of: Mr. Liam SimsMs. Beth A. Kaiser

In Memory of: Miss Austin L. SmithMs. Jeri Reuss

In Memory of: Mrs. Marge E. TandyMs. Rachelle Tandy

In Memory of: Mrs. Patricia ThornburyBenevity Community Impact Fund;TheKerry and Brett Zalla

In Memory of: Mrs. Vera Evelyn VogelsongMr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Paul L. Vogelsong

In Memory of: Mr. George WashingtonAnonymous

In Memory of: Mr. Lewis WilliamsMs. Ellen Lee Bale



The Center for

Courageous Kids

welcomed J.M.

Smucker Company – Scottsville

KY and Glasgow First United

Methodist Church for the 2017

United Way Day of Caring. The

volunteers worked tirelessly to help

keep CCK looking great and ready

for our final camp of the summer!

We had volunteers cleaning our

fences, canoes and courtyard

posts, making beds, cleaning out

the fire pit and unloading hay for

our horses. A huge thanks goes

out to all of the employees who

were so generous with their time,

and for serving and caring for our

Courageous Kids.

UNITED WAYDay of Caring

CCK relies heavily on dedicated

individuals and groups to volunteer

their talents and efforts to fulfill

our mission. We know first-hand

the importance of volunteerism,

so as a team, we traveled beyond

our white gates and rolled up our

sleeves to make a difference in the

lives of people and furry friends in

our community. CCK staff visited

area nonprofits such as the Bowling

Green-Warren County Humane

Society, Hotel Inc., and Hope

House to assist with socializing

animals; organizing donations for

distribution to families; and assisting

with winter repair

needs. It was a day of

service that not only

helped others, but

filled our hearts

with the spirit

of giving

back.

CCK CLOSES ITS OFFICE DOORS FOR A DAY TO

CCK LAUNCHES THE INAUGURAL

Pathfinder ProgramThis year CCK introduced the

Pathfinder Program to its summer

season. The Pathfinder Program

was designed to provide valuable

employment opportunities to

young adults living with autism,

while also providing workshops

designed to foster a deeper

understanding of professional

development and workplace

values. In its inaugural season, six

participants were indoctrinated

into the program, providing

valuable contributions in our

administration, food service,

programming, and facilities

departments. When not gaining

valuable workplace experience,

Pathfinder participants experienced

workshops that allowed them

to gain an understanding of best

practices in the professional arena.

Upon completion of the season,

Pathfinders were able to successfully

develop their own professional

documentation, practice

establishing appropriate rapport

with peers, and become ingrained

in positive workplace behaviors.

Give Back



The Annual Allen County-Scottsville

Christmas parade was given a little

shot of CCK energy this year! CCK

staff decorated a float and traveled

through the streets of Scottsville…and

yes, Cubby and Ollie came too! With

holiday music emanating from the

float, CCK Staff tossing LOTS of candy,

the parade attendees were definitely

treated to Christmas spirit CCK style!

CCK harnessed the power

of digital media to raise

awareness and support for

our mission by embracing

the #GivingTuesday

movement for the second

year. Following Thanksgiving

and Black Friday,

#GivingTuesday serves as a

global day for philanthropy.

In 2017 advocates for CCK

tapped into their social

networks to share our mission

and welcomed 100 supporters

who collectively raised over

$30,000 during this powerful

24-hour period.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, MUSIC, CANDY, AND KIDS…

This year the CCK staff organized

a camp-wide food drive for the

True Gospel Church to assist in

their efforts to feed low income

families in the Allen County area.

There are hundreds of families

that are serviced through the True

Gospel Church Food Pantry and

food donation drives are what

allow them to keep feeding the

needy here in the rural areas of our

community.

EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS…

tuesdayGIVING

In October, The Center for

Courageous Kids converged at

BMI in Nashville for CCK’s first

signature event, Our Song is

Life. The event brought together

over 100 CCK supporters from

across the region and top music

executives in the Nashville Music

Industry to raise money for the

development of our Music Therapy

Program and Music Center. CCK

supporter, Ronnie Dunn, who was

on the road for a show, greeted

guests via video. Attendees

enjoyed a rooftop reception,

followed by musical performances

by newly-signed BMI affiliates, The

Bass Brothers, five-time Grammy

nominee LynnMarie, accompanied

by hit producer and writer Steve

Ivey, and Rebecca Simmons, a CCK

camper and ambassador.

The Music Therapy Program will

be a vital addition to the existing

recreational therapeutic programs

MUSIC ROW DOORS AND HEARTS OPEN IN SUPPORT OF CCK


CCK offers. It is our firm belief

that music therapy provides

the children we serve and their

families with tools and resources

that they can apply well beyond

their time spent at camp. Music

therapy builds up a child’s self-

esteem and feeds their spirit.


Country Music songwriters and

performers Natalie Hemby and Eric

Paslay visited camp with BMI VP,

Jody Williams to write songs and

embrace the good drug of music

with our campers this summer. Eric,

a Type I Diabetic himself, used this

platform to speak to the children in

attendance at our summer Diabetes

Camp about what music has meant

in his life. Just as the love for CCK

in the Nashville music industry is

growing, the evolution of music at

CCK and its benefits for our campers

continues to blossom and develop

into very powerful tools for the

children we serve.

CAMPERS GOT A TASTE OF country music

In the spirit of our mission to

inspire, empower, and enhance

the lives of the children we

serve at CCK, we are continually

seeking ways to make the camp

experience truly life changing for

our campers. In addition to our

traditional camp programming,

CCK launched a Music Therapy

Program at camp this summer.

The power of music is undeniable.

Board certified Music Therapist,

Adam Summers partnered with

CCK to bring this powerful

programming addition to summer

camp this year. Music Therapy

provides our campers with the

ability to explore their feelings,

express themselves, and even put

words and sound to the feelings

and emotions they may not be

able to describe.

HEALING THROUGH THE POWER OF music


CCK relies heavily on the time and

support of our volunteers. Every

year, we have amazing corporations

who partner with CCK to fill a

variety of needs and to offer

their employees the opportunity

to give back to their community.

Team members from Blue Cotton,

Jennings Perry and Schmitt, Service

One and Van Meter Insurance

helped throughout the summer

with our CCK Carnivals, meal

services, and equestrian program.

• UPS - A long standing community

partner with CCK, UPS continues to

work hard to serve CCK. UPS Team

members from the Louisville Metro

region came to the rescue for CCK

with a major facilities enhancement

project. Our friends at UPS help

spread over 60,000 pounds of

rubber mulch across camp for

beautification and to improve areas

of accessibility for our campers!


support for CCK while also building

team morale and engagement

opportunities. The employees of

Therma-Tru Doors invited regional

CCK Camper families to join them

for the company picnic to celebrate

the support they are showing all

our children and families. The

overwhelming support Therma-Tru

Doors showed CCK this year is a

true blessing.

• M&L Electrical - Located just a few

short miles down the road from

CCK, the team at M&L Electrical

answers the call when a need arises

at camp. From bringing equipment

out to help stain and seal the

hardwood in our riding arena,

along with social media advocacy,

the members of M&L Electrical are

just a phone call away.

gathered at CCK to help our

team complete a wide variety of

projects around camp. Near and

far we now have new advocates

and ambassadors for our mission

thanks to the generosity of the

KirkpatrickPrice team.

• Therma-Tru - No one tells the

CCK story better, than our Camper

Parents. This was the case with

Therma-Tru. Our relationship

with this outstanding corporation

started with a CCK Camper Dad

sharing his family’s experience

at camp with his co-workers

at Therma-Tru. The entire

corporation was so inspired,

thus leading them to adopt CCK

as their philanthropy for 2017.

Headquartered near Toledo, Ohio,

the employees of Therma-Tru

Doors used this year to plan fun

and exciting ways to raise financial

Just another day at the office...OR ANOTHER DAY AT CAMP FOR OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

• KirkpatrickPrice - a global CPA

firm, elected to hold a company-

wide meeting at CCK. Team

members from across the US

$10,000.00 and above

AnonymousMs. Ellen Lee BaleMr. and Mrs. Larry and Joan CoffeyMr. and Mrs. Mike and Becky CoffeyMr. and Mrs. Steve and Kathy FordMr. and Mrs. Croley and Joy GrahamMr. and Mrs. Clint and Diane GreenMr. and Mrs. John and Linda KellyMr. and Mrs. Curtis and Karyn

RaffertyMr. and Mrs. Ron and Barbara

Spaulding

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Dr. and Ms. Tann NicholsMr. and Mrs. Shawn Perry

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Mr. and Mrs. David AndersonMr. and Mrs. Stuart BahnMr. Andy BarkerDr. and Mrs. J. Whit BooneMr. and Mrs. Gary BowderMr. and Mrs. Gary BroadyMr. and Mrs. Darrell CalvertMrs. Becky CaryMs. Jane ClevelandDr. Elisabeth Margaret Curtis-HoweMr. and Mrs. Sam DurhamEmployees of Blue CottonMs. Abigail J. ForsytheMr. and Mrs. Mike HowardMrs. Bonita Humphrey

Mr. and Mrs. Andy JohanssonMr. and Mrs. Christopher KlemanMs. Donna H. LileDr. William E. Marcrum, MDMr. and Mrs. James MartensMr. Cecil MartinMr. Gary McClureMr. and Mrs. Matthew MengelingMr. and Mrs. C.W. MercurioMs. Tracy MosleyMr. Timothy A. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Joe NatcherMs. Connie PendletonMr. and Mrs. Ernie PetersonMr. and Mrs. Steven PosavacMs. Joyce QuiggMr. James W. Rennirt, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tim RisherDr. Deb RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Michael RodiaMr. Terry ScariotMr. Brian SewellMr. and Mrs. William SpitzigDr. James P. SummervilleMr. and Mrs. Steve TurnerMrs. Tonja M. TuttleMr. Don VitaleMr. Christiaan VolkertMr. Bryne Wiseman

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Ms. Sandra S. AbellMr. and Mrs. Jason AdamsMs. Joyce N. AdkinsMs. Jerry P. AgentMs. Alexa Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. AltenburgerMr. and Mrs. Jimmy AndersonMr. and Mrs. William M. Andrews, Jr.Ms. Jane K. ArmourMr. Ryan P. ArmstrongMs. Marsha ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Nick AtkinsMr. and Mrs. Tim AtkinsMr. and Mrs. Matthew BadeMr. and Mrs. Daniel BakerMrs. Lisa BaleMr. Michael J. BallardMr. and Mrs. Bill BandyMs. Julie BarksdaleMr. and Mrs. Brad BeanMr. Tommy BeasleyMr. and Mrs. Paul BeckerMr. Billy J. BellMiss Emma BellDr. Scott BickelMs. Jo Ann BlackburnMs. Ellen BlandMs. Brigitte Blom RamseyMr. and Mrs. Gary BoltonMr. and Mrs. Jimmie R. BondsMr. and Mrs. Timothy BondsMs. Lara B. BordersMr. and Mrs. Daniel B. BorgieMs. Anna BowlingMs. Laura BowraMr. and Mrs. Wesley A. BridwellMr. and Mrs. Henry C. Bright, IIIMr. and Mrs. Greg BromleyMr. Tommy BroughtonMr. and Mrs. Daniel BrownMs. Yolonda BrownMr. Donald Bruce

Mr. and Mrs. Steve BuchheitMs. Melanie S. BurkeenMrs. Eva BurrisMr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. BurtMs. Denise ByrumMr. George CampbellMr. and Mrs. James CanobbioCardinal Health EmployeesMs. Jamie CardleMs. Helen Jean CarlisleMs. Tabitha CarterMiss Taylor CarterMr. and Mrs. Tony CaryMr. and Mrs. Brian CelsorMs. Sara CelsorMr. Darrin ChandlerMrs. Elizabeth ChapmanMr. Sethu ChidambaramMr. and Mrs. Brad ClarkMs. Dawn G. ClarkMr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Brian G. ClemmonsMr. and Mrs. Blaine CloudMr. and Mrs. Clint CobbMr. and Mrs. Brett CoffeyMr. and Mrs. Danny CoffeyMr. and Mrs. Ron ColemanMs. Rose P. ColemanMr. Ed CollinsMs. Jessica ConleyMrs. Julie ConleyMr. and Mrs. Tommy ConleyMr. Jerry W. CookMs. Emily C. CosbyDr. and Mrs. Douglas CoxMs. Connie CrabtreeMr. and Mrs. Marcus CravenMr. and Mrs. Robert CreekMr. Nicholas J. CremonaMr. and Mrs. Frank CrewsMrs. Donna R. CriswellMr. and Mrs. Dorwyn CroomMs. Jennifer DannenbringMr. and Mrs. Aaron K. DavenportMr. Victor DavichMr. and Mrs. Bruce DavidsonMs. Belitza DavilaMs. Caroline DavisMs. Kelly DavisMrs. Penny P. DavisMrs. Robbie DavisMr. and Mrs. Charles DeFeversMs. Christine R. DickinsonMr. and Mrs. James DonzeMr. and Mrs. Anthony DruenMr. and Mrs. Ivor D’SouzaMr. and Mrs. Larry DudneyMs. Lyndia K. ElderMr. and Mrs. Adam ElliottMs. Elizabeth A. EnglertMs. Leigh Ann EuraqueMr. and Mrs. Michael Evans

INDIVIDUAL DONORS



Mr. Dylan EverettMr. Alvin R. FarmerMr. and Mrs. Glenn FarrisDr. and Mrs. Ryan FaughtMs. Joni FeeMs. Lisa FennMr. Thomas W. FerreeMs. Kelli A FirquinMr. Donald L. FishmanMs. Lesa FrancisMr. Alejandro M. FrancoMs. Loretta FrizzelMr. and Mrs. Delton H. FrostMs. Shelisa FrostMr. and Mrs. Ronald GabbardMr. and Mrs. Richard GagliardiMs. Lydia GanshirtMrs. Patricia GarnerDrs. Todd and Tracey GaslinMr. and Mrs. Emerald GerigMr. and Mrs. Kevin GilbertMs. Mary Ann GillMr. Bill GoldMr. and Mrs. Rich GoldsburyMs. Hannah GraffMiss Melissa GrayMr. Murphy GreenMr. and Mrs. Ritchie A. GregoryMr. and Mrs. Scotty GregoryMr. and Mrs. Charles Bruce GriffinMr. and Mrs. Justin GrillMr. and Mrs. Steven GrovesMr. and Mrs. Scott GulockMs. Elizabeth GunbergMr. and Mrs. Robert GwynMs. Rebecca HaganMr. and Mrs. Dewayne HamletMr. and Mrs. David HammerMs. Cindy HancockMr. and Mrs. Norman HarnedMr. and Mrs. Kenneth HarshbargerMs. Jena HarstonMr. and Mrs. Gregory HawkinsMrs. Mariah HayesMr. and Mrs. Marly HiattMs. Peggy HildebrandtMr. and Mrs. John M. HildrethMr. and Mrs. Steve HillMs. Christine HillardMr. and Mrs. Mark HillsMrs. Ashley Littell HittMs. Pat HofmannMr. and Mrs. Terrell E. HorneMs. Amy HueittCol. and Mrs. James F. HugginsMrs. Susan AJ HughesMs. Jayelynn HumeMr. and Mrs. David HustonMr. David HutchisonMr. and Mrs. Tate Hutton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth HydeMrs. Tracy F. Inman

Ms. Sharon JablonMs. Jamie JarboeMr. Bobby D. JenkinsCW2 and Mrs. Delbert E. Jenkins, II,

USA (Ret.)Mr. and Mrs. Jackie JenkinsDr. Abigail JenningsMr. and Mrs. Cory JonesMs. Janis JonesMr. and Mrs. Mike JonesMr. and Mrs. Tom JonesMrs. Tracey JonesMs. Beth A. KaiserMr. Chris KeberMr. and Mrs. Joseph E. KeezelMr. and Mrs. Grady KegleyMrs. Dorothy KellyMs. Mary E. KellyMr. and Mrs. Dennis L. KeltnerMrs. Sarah K. KeltnerMs. Stephanie KeltnerMs. Amelia A. KennedyMs. Bonnie KerrMr. and Mrs. Glenn KerrMs. Kylie N. KieselMr. and Mrs. John KilpatrickMr. John KilpatrickMr. and Mrs. Dean KinsmanMs. Lori L. KleymannMs. Anna KobbemanCaptain and Mrs. Joseph KobbemanMiss Rachael KoeneMs. Shyla KreagerMs. Jane LakesMs. Barbara LambMs. Darlene LampmanMr. and Mrs. Derek LanhamMr. and Mrs. Perry LawrenceMs. Sarah Haynes LazarusMs. Georgina LeighMrs. Susan M. LiskeMrs. Cassandra LittleMs. Stephanie LiversMr. and Mrs. Bob LockwoodMr. and Mrs. Kevin LockwoodMs. Lori S. LooneyMs. Jaclyn R. LunsfordMs. Madeline M. LyonsMr. and Mrs. Scott MaddoxMs. Brooklyn MadridMr. and Mrs. Joseph MarsalaMs. Amy E. MarshMs. Carey L. MarshMs. Carol S. MarshMr. Robert H. MarshallMs. Carrie MartinMs. Ashley MarvelDr. Amy MashburnMr. and Mrs. Russell MasonMr. Ken MattinglyMr. and Mrs. Michael MattinglyMs. Carolyn McCoy

Mr. Porter McCoyMr. and Mrs. Charles McCubbinsMr. Joshua McDermottMs. Lisa M. McElroyMr. and Mrs. Joseph McFarlandMr. and Mrs. Jason McKinneyMr. and Mrs. Martin McNeilMr. and Mrs. Tyler MeeceMr. and Mrs. Ron MerkleMs. Agnes MerloMs. Katie MertzMs. Karen MevisMs. Kim MichaelMr. and Mrs. Brian MillerMs. Caroline MillerMs. Willie Mae MillerMs. Jazmine MincyMr. and Mrs. Bill MinixMrs. Debra K. MitzanMobile Cause DonorsMr. James MontgomeryMs. Melanie MooreMs. Tammy MooreMr. and Mrs. Joe MorelMs. Megan MoreyMr. and Mrs. Michael MorrisMr. Chris MosleyMs. Tracy MosleyMrs. Charita K. MoyersMr. James C. MuddDr. Angela MurphyMs. Page MurphyMs. Loretta MurreyCol. and Mrs. Roger F. Murtie,

USA,(Retired)Mrs. Stormi MurtieMr. and Mrs. Albert MusgroveMs. Christine O’BrienMs. Joanie M. O’BryanMrs. Patricia O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Darrel ODellMs. Reeder OhanaMs. Joanne OKaneMs. Theresa OliverDr. Susan A. OrnitzMs. Sandy K. OskinsMs. Susan OstermeierMr. Curtis OudinMs. Diana OwensMr. and Mrs. Clay ParadayMs. Frances D. ParkerMr. and Mrs. Marc ParkerMrs. Mica PenceMr. and Mrs. Michael PenningtonMs. Megan PerinMr. and Mrs. Kevin PfeifferMr. Thomas PikeMr. and Mrs. Kevin PintoMs. Emilie L PollaufMr. and Mrs. George A. PollaufMs. Cathy M. PrebeMr. and Mrs. Michael Prechtel

Ms. Deborah PreherMs. Carrie R. PrendergastMr. and Mrs. Robert M. PrestonMr. and Mrs. Arbutus PriceMr. and Mrs. Charles H. PrideMr. and Mrs. Murray F. PrideMs. Jessica ProskinMr. Claude PuyearMr. and Mrs. James E. QueenMs. Aryn V. RaderMr. and Mrs. James RainboltMs. Melissa RamirezMr. and Mrs. Michael RasmussonMr. and Mrs. Elbert C. RayMs. Heather RedingtonMr. and Mrs. Patrick D. RichMr. and Mrs. Mike RickardMr. and Mrs. Kevin RobertsMr. and Mrs. Anthony RobinsonMrs. Katie L. RobinsonMr. Thomas S. RodgersMrs. Heather RogersMs. Lacie RomanoMr. and Mrs. Thomas Matt RominesMr. and Mrs. Steve RoofMr. and Mrs. Mark RossMr. Michael F. RoweMrs. Geralyn RuminerMr. and Mrs. Walter RumpleMr. Jeffrey SamuelsMr. Joseph SamuelsMs. Susan SandersMr. and Mrs. Tim ScottMs. Kathy SemonesMr. and Mrs. Michael SheltonMr. and Mrs. Michael SherrodMr. and Mrs. Rick ShieldsMr. and Mrs. Brad ShippMr. Corbet Michael ShullMr. and Mrs. Sanford J. SiegelMrs. Carol Hayes SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Guy SimmonsMr. Karl SimonsonMr. and Mrs. Douglas SimpkinsMr. John SinglerMrs. Lori A. SlaughterMr. and Mrs. Matt SlutzMs. Sarah SmilaMr. and Mrs. Charles SmithMs. Jami SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael SmithMs. Pam SmithMs. Patricia SmithAngelo SnipesMr. and Mrs. Vitaliy SoloveychikMr. and Mrs. Joe SpencerCol. and Mrs. R.E. Spiller,

USA,(Retired)Ms. Rebecca SpitzigMr. and Mrs. James SprayMr. and Mrs. Gary StaffordMr. Garry Stallard

The Annual Houchens Industries Mobile Program surpassed their fundraising goal! The 77 stores that participated raised a total of $40,618.02 for our Courageous Campers! Collectively since 2012, the Houchens Mobile program has raised over $180,000. It’s a vital program that we are so thankful to be a part of. We want to send our sincere thanks to Houchens Industries for continuing to support The Center for Courageous Kids. A HUGE thank you also goes out to Gerald Printing for once again donating their print services and ZebraGraphics for designing our mobile materials. It is

WHO KNEW THAT ONE DOLLAR COULD MAKE SUCH A HUGE IMPACT?

Mr. and Mrs. George StamboulidisMs. DeAnn S. StanleyMr. Michael StephensMr. and Mrs. Wayne StephensMr. and Mrs. Darwin StevensMr. and Mrs. Buster StewartMs. Jayne StidhamMr. and Mrs. John StilesMr. and Mrs. Jerry StinsonMr. and Mrs. Richard StofletMr. and Mrs. Gary F. StoneMr. and Mrs. David StrodeMs. Rachel SunderlinMr. and Mrs. Barry J. SweattMr. and Mrs. Ronald SzekendiMs. Rachelle TandyMr. Donald C. ThomMs. Amy E. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Mark ThomasMr. Mike ThomasMr. and Mrs. Joseph ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Richard R. TimmermanMr. and Mrs. Steve TinsleyMs. Rose Tooley-OattsMs. Marjan TorrieMr. and Mrs. Bobby J. TrailMs. Jenna L. TrostMs. Betty Trover

Ms. Lois TuckerMs. Allison R. TurgeonMs. Kacy TurnerErin Turner HuffMr. and Mrs. Billy UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. Joel UnderwoodMs. Athena VaughanMs. Laura VelosoMr. and Mrs. Paul L. VogelsongMr. John VolmerMr. and Mrs. Frank VondracekMr. Jordan WagesMr. Jason WallaceMr. and Mrs. Lao Shin (Richard) WangMs. Vicki Minnix WarrenMs. Amy WeaverMr. Chad WebbMr. and Mrs. Glenn WebbMr. and Mrs. David WelchMr. and Mrs. Larry E. WellsMs. Robin WelshMr. and Mrs. John WestMr. David M. WestmorelandMs. Tori WhaleyMr. and Mrs. Bill WhittakerMr. and Mrs. Damon WilcoxMr. and Mrs. Nick WilkingMs. Lynn Willett

Ms. Amy WilliamsMs. Gloria WilliamsMr. and Mrs. John Mark WilliamsMs. Kim WilliamsMrs. Nancy WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Gene WilsonMr. and Mrs. Jonathan WilsonMr. and Mrs. David WisemanDr. and Mrs. James WolfeMs. Nina WolgelenterMs. Katherine Elizabeth WoodMs. Haley WoodsMr. and Mrs. Ricky L. WoodsMr. and Mrs. Aaron D. WoosleyMr. and Mrs. Brian WrightMr. and Mrs. Patrick WrightCPT Rob J. WrightYanping XuMr. and Mrs. John YanuskiewiczMs. Jenna YarnellMr. and Mrs. Jerry YarnellMs. Imogene YorkMr. and Mrs. Charles YoungMr. Eli K YoungMs. Erika YoungMr. and Mrs. Kenneth YoungMr. and Mrs. Donald Ziliak

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BECAUSE OF YOU we are able to Inspire, Empower and Enhance the lives of children with serious illnesses.


Mr. Charlie AndersonMs. Valerie ArmfieldBarren County Homemakers AssociationBMIMr. Barry BrantBreckenridge County HomemakersBriarwood HomemakersBuck Creek HomemakersCabela’sMr. Jay CampiseCapital Hill HomemakersCardinal Health, Inc.Cardiocare, Inc. Camp BraveHeartsThe Coalition Against Pediatric PainMr. Norm CoeCreative Quilters of Southern KYCumberland County Quilt GuildDaltileDirect Relief Donation DepartmentEast Barren HomemakersEli Lilly & Co.Mr. Don EversoleFirst Christian ChurchFood Lion #1233Fountain Run Mennonite ChurchStudents of Gatton AcademyGibson Foundation

Good SportsHabit HomemakersHalfpint Farm and FiberMs. Jena HarstonMs. Judy HatcherHeart To Heart InternationalMr. Dick HinzeHodgenville HomemakersMs. Misty HollarsThe Home Depot FoundationMr. Christian HouleMs. Joyce HudsonMrs. Bonita HumphreyMr. and Mrs. John KilpatrickMr. Don KimbrelMs. Suzi KitchensKroger Customer CommunicationsLeslie County High SchoolMr. and Mrs. C. Brandon LovettLoving StitchesMr. Rick MannarinoDr. Amy MashburnMr. Bill McKeelMedtronic USAMr. Ned MillerNashville Grace Church of the NazareneNational Archery in the Schools Program

New Life Fellowship Free Methodist ChurchNorth Simpson HomemakersOhio County Extension OfficePanera, LLCMr. and Mrs. Marc ParkerMr. Bill PetersonProject Linus - Middle Tennesse ChapterQuilting FriendsResonance House PublishingRichardsville Baptist Church WMURoseville Extension Homemakers ClubSandhill HomemakersMs. Shelby SchiavoneMr. Harry SchmidtScottsville Baptist ChurchScottsville Baptist Church Joy CircleMr. Jonah SmithSmiths Grove Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Ron SpauldingStarlight Children’s FoundationMr. and Mrs. Tom SternbergMrs. Leta A. StoneMr. and Mrs. Ronnie ThomersonTracy HomemakersMrs. Imogene F. VickMs. Connie Weller

IN KIND DONATIONS

WKU FOOTBALL TEAM GETS MESSY FOR KIDS! This summer, CCK Campers teamed up with the Western Kentucky University Football Team…not for a football game, but a MESSY GAME! As everyone knows, Messy Games is a staple event during summer, and this year, the campers had more muscle on their Messy Games Team with the players in their corners, all painted up and ready for on-field spaghetti throwing action.

This fall, the Annual Country Ham Breakfast, hosted by the Halfway Lodge, once again did not disappoint. The Halfway Lodge members fired up the cooker and brewed the coffee ALL for CCK. Guests were treated to country ham, biscuits, and all the fixin’s. The Halfway Lodge began this fundraiser before CCK broke ground, and 10 years later, they are still raising money for us. To date, they have raised over $10,000. We could not thank the lodge enough for their dedicated and ongoing support.

DID SOMEONE SAY country ham and biscui ts?

KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS SUPPORT CCK Kentucky Legends were Rock‘n & Rollin’ for CCK this year! Grammy Award Winners, Kentucky Headhunters embraced the mission of CCK, thus leading them to select The Center for Courageous Kids as the beneficiary of their Halloween Bash Concert that was held in the fall. The Kentucky natives, who are now legends in the US and beyond put on a great show and are now life-long friends of CCK. We couldn’t thank them enough for making CCK a part of their tour, and using their talents to benefit the amazing children who attend CCK.



The Second Annual food Fight

benefiting The Center for

Courageous Kids had a great

day on September 14th where

14 restaurants participated by

donating 10% of sales to CCK

throughout the day! Lots of

calories were consumed that day,

but as we say….it’s all for the kids.

The 2017 Courageous Kids 6K Run Sponsored by Edmonton State Bank was a huge success, raising over $30,000 and welcoming over 200 runners, walkers, and camper families! CCK would like to thank the people who came out to participate and our generous sponsors for making the day a GREAT one! Mark your calendars for May 19th, 2018 for the Fourth Annual CCK 6K Run & Fun Walk at Covington Woods!

STOMPING THE PAVEMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

SECOND ANNUAL food fight

Corporate, Foundation, Trust and Organization DonorsNational Safety Council Labor DivisionNovo Nordisk, Inc.Perry Family FundRoy Anderson Lumber Company, Inc.Runaway Production, LLCScariot Family FoundationScott, Murphy & Daniel, LLCSheldon Family, LLCSheldon Restaurant GroupShireSouth Central Bank, Inc.Special Kids Inc.Speedway Children’s CharitiesTruist ConnectUnited Fund Drive of Calvert CityUS Bank National AssociationWalmart Foundation #299Walmart Foundation, Store #879Windstream CorporationWoodburn Baptist Church

$.01 - $999.99A.C.F.S. Lumber SupplyAllen County Farmer’s Service, Inc.Alton Blakley Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda SuzukiAmazonSmile FoundationAmerica’s CharitiesAnderson Land & Cattle, LLCArdisson Fund at Central Ky Community

FoundationARI - Legacy SleepersAurora Baptist ChurchAutism TennesseeBarren County Homemakers AssociationBenevity Community Impact FundBerg Law Offices, PLLCBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Partners

RealtyBOJ of TN, LLCBowling Green Chicken Coop LLCBrian Miller Contracting & Electrical LLCBrightside Racing LLCBroadway United Methodist ChurchC.A.R.E. Class Grace Church of the NazareneCambridge Market & Cafe, Inc.Caveland Bass Masters Inc.Central States Manufacturing Inc.Certified Pool Trainers Inc.Chaney’s Dairy BarnCherry’s Chapel ChurchChuy’s of Bowling GreenClinic Pharmacy of West LibertyCrawdaddy Enterprises Inc.Creative Children’s Learning CenterCreative Quilters of Southern KYCure SMACycleGivingDailey Tax Service PSC

$100,000.00 and aboveETC Foundation

$50,000.00 - $99,999.99Larry R. Coffey Charitable Trust

$25,000.00 - $49,999.99Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc.Commonwealth of KentuckyCommunity Foundation of So. Central Ky.-Kelly

fundIPA FoundationNew Venture FundNorton Healthcare/BraveHeartsPottstown Sewing, Inc.Transverse Myelitis AssociationVan Meter InsuranceWHAS Crusade for Children, Inc.

$10,000.00 - $24,999.99Altria Companies Employee Community FundCarson-Myre Charitable FoundationCharley FoundationChildren’s Charity Fund of the BluegrassCoalition Against Pediatric PainDr. Scholl FoundationElsa M. Heisel Sule FoundationGood Samaritan FoundationGood Works Institute, Inc.Jacob C. Koch Charitable TrustKirkpatrickPrice, Inc.Kohl’sMiller Harris FoundationNarcolepsy Network IncOwensboro HealthProject SanctuaryRafferty Charitable FundTaylor Family FoundationTherma-TruYarbrough Family Foundation

$5,000.00 - $9,999.99A & G Family CorporationAegon Transamerica FoundationBlue CottonBluegrass Supply Chain Services LLCChildhood Apraxia of SpeechClarksville Association for Down SyndromeCralle Foundation

Edmonton State BankEpilepsy Foundation of Indiana LLCFreeland ChevroletHaskins FoundationJohn E. and Sheryl M. Downing Family Char FoundKappa Kappa GammaKiwanis Foundation of Tellico Village, Inc.KOA Care CampsLexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.Louis and Melba Schott FoundationMemorial FoundationMiller Family FoundationNewberry Advisors LLCNora Roberts Family FoundationPfizer Inc.Reynolds, Johnston, Hinton & Pepper, LLPRite Aid Foundation KidCentsSam J. Frankino FoundationSpina Bifida Association of KentuckyTony Stewart Foundation

$1,000.00 - $4,999.99Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLCARGI GivesBaillie Lumber Co.Bar 3 Rodeo CompanyBendix Spicer Foundation Brake, LLCBerta Family FoundationCannon Automotive SolutionsCardinal Health Foundation, Inc.Christ United Methodist Church of BG, Inc.Craig O’Bryan GraphicsCSX Beyond Our RailsDollar General Literacy FoundationFrontier Housing Inc.GAP Foundation Gift Match ProgramGenentech, Inc.Graves Gilbert ClinicHabit HomemakersHalfway Lodge #852Halton Group Americas, Inc.Hart of AutismI.A. O’Shaughnessy FoundationJim Johnson Nissan - HyundaiKEMI Host FundKentucky Indiana Chapter Paralyzed VeteransKiwanis Club of SweetwaterKiwanis Club of the Blue GrassKY Roadkill Co, LLCLacy Creek Church of ChristLil’ Angels AtticLivaNovaLundbeck, LLCMars Hill Charity RidersMatthews Children’s FoundationMeritor Inc Trust FundMiddle Tennessee Electric SharingChange, Inc.


Corporate, Foundation, Trust and Organization DonorsDavid Solomon Galas Supplemental TrustDonateWellDudney’s Hill Church of ChristFamily Medical Center of Hart Co.Fidelity Charitable Gift FundThe Law Firm of Flora Templeton StuartFranklin First United Methodist WomenFreedom Warriors Community Verteran

OrganizationFriends of Mt. Aerial CommunityGeorge & Mary Jo Budig Family FoundationGriddles Country Cookin, LLCHalf Baked, LLCHancock Bank & TrustHilltop Family Dental Care, PSCHolston Conference of the UMC Foundation, Inc.Huntsman AutomotiveJoseph J. Zaydon, PSCJTH Capital Group LLCKaren Davis Homemakers ClubMr. and Mrs. Harold M. KelleyKidz ClubKiwanis Club of South PaducahKnights of ColumbusKroger Community RewardsLakeside Transportation, LLCLaura Turner Dugas Fund for Allen County

Lindsey Wilson College Bonner Leader ProgramLioness Club of Bowling GreenLouisville RV Center, Inc.Mammoth Cave Area HomemakersMatilda Jane ClothingModern Woodmen of AmericaMunfordville and Mt. Beulah UMWJasity MurphyMira MutnickNashville Grace Church of the NazareneNew Beginnings Education & Counseling Ctr, Inc.New Bethel United Methodist ChurchNorth Central Telephone Cooperative, Inc.Old Zion United Methodist Church Ladies CirclePat Forster Dreadnaught ReunionPayPal Giving FundPeters Creek Baptist ChurchPoplar Spring Baptist ChurchPure Producers, Inc.Real Life ChurchRER Properties, LLCMs. Jeri ReussRey San Jose Mexican GrillRichardsville United Methodist ChurchRound Pond Presbyterian ChurchSCA Personal Care, Inc.Scottsville Fire Department

Shiloh United Methodist ChurchSouthern Middle SchoolSpine Stop, PLLCSpringhill PharmacyState Employees’ Community CampaignState Street United Methodist WomenStephanie Hood and CompanySumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.Thompson Veterinary CenterTrailer World, Inc.Tribute RealtyTroy’s Auto SalesTwentieth Century Literary ClubUnited Way of KentuckyUnited Way of Southern KentuckyUPSValent U.S.A. CorporationVillage ChildcareWalmart Foundation #282Walmart Foundation #568Walmart Foundation #711Walmart Foundation #736WKU FoundationWomen’s Mission UnionXtreme Prosthetics LLCYour Cause, LLC


2017 YEAR-END FINANCIALS

Abbie ParisAbby Huff

Adam SummersAqualyn Williams

Ashley GrantBailey Green

Bethany ReckartBrent Will

Briana FalgianoBrooke Raque

Caleb CongroveCarlos Maldonado

Caroline DavisCaroline Pellegrino

Chi PengClaire SamuelsConnor BrownDavid Sanders

Destiny Pearson

Emilee LampertEmilie Pollauf

Emily GrazianoErin Hochleutner

Gentry LewisHaley O’KaneHayley HogueJazmine Mincy

Jen RinickerJordan SteakinJulia QuandtJustin HolmesJustin Ransom

Kaitlin KilcourseKatie ReisertKatie Smith

Kayla SaddlerKelly Dolan

Kennedy Bell

Logan HatfieldMadison Bledsoe

Mary Ann GillMichael Recca

Molly AndersonOlivia GarltPaul Rader

Rachel SunderlinRaynel Brown

Robert SaldivarRoss Basham

Shelby FeducciaSierra Elrod

Steven FaddisVictoria Williams

Wendy PriceWesley Marcum

Zoe Zink

2017 SUMMER STAFF


at Centre Collegevolunteered their time as den

counselors since 2014 and then

decided to take things a step

further by making The Center

for Courageous Kids their local

philanthropy. Now they not only

volunteer their time at camp,

but also raise money for CCK

throughout the year.

From events like their

See-Saw-A-Thon and

their Kapparoni and

Cheese late night

macaroni and cheese

bar, they have raised over $6,000

for the kids of CCK. They also

held letter writing campaigns

to spread the message of CCK

and attain donations. The ladies

of Kappa Kappa Gamma- Zeta

Gamma Chapter have influenced

CCK through their hard work and

their commitment to service. On

behalf of the staff, families, and

kids of CCK thank you for your

unending support.

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMAMany of our volunteers and

volunteer groups play vital

roles for CCK such as donors,

fundraisers, advocates, and

spokespersons. One such group

does all of these and that is the

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority’s

Zeta Gamma Chapter at Centre

College. The ladies of KKG have

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE BONNER PROGRAMVOLUNTEERED 5,000 HOURSThe Center for Courageous Kids

could not be the place that

it is for our kids and families

without the help of our more

than 800 volunteers each year.

An important component of our

volunteer program here at CCK is

our college students. During family

retreats and summer camp, our

college students are the people

who our kids spend the most

time with and our families rely

on. They serve as den counselors

and program leaders, assisting

kids through camp activities and

helping with day to day needs.

They are the face of CCK to many

of our campers and a majority of

those faces come from the Bonner

Program at Lindsey Wilson College.

The Bonner Program is a national

service organization encompassing

65 universities and colleges and

over 3,000 college students. The

Bonner Program encourages

students to service learning and

community involvement. LWC

Bonner Scholars make up many of

the familiar faces our kids come

to know as den counselors at

our weekend family retreats and

even some of our summer staff

members. In 2017, LWC Bonner

Scholars volunteered over 5,000

hours of their time to CCK. In

the past few years, the Bonner

Program from Lindsey Wilson

College has become the backbone

of the volunteer program and

we thank them for their constant

commitment and dedication to the

children of CCK.



The partnership between Seton

Hill University and CCK began

in the summer of 2013 with

one student, Katie Gammon,

volunteering for a summer

session. She returned to SHU

and spread the word for CCK to

other students in the Physician’s

Assistant program. In the five

years since, Seton Hill has

sent over 60 volunteers for

summer sessions, many of them

volunteering for multiple sessions

and returning for multiple years.

In addition to volunteering,

Seton Hill students, such as Hallie

Gilbert and Dylan Everett, have

served as Summer Staff Members.

With ambassadors like Hallie and

Dylan, the support from Seton Hill

has grown into fundraising efforts

as well. Each year, students cook

and sell soup on campus and in

the community to help send more

kids to camp each year. In 2017,

SHU students raised over $2,500

for CCK. Seton Hill University may

be three states and eight hours

away, but the support given from

their students and faculty makes

it seem right around the corner

from CCK.

cookin’ and volunteeringSETON HILL UNIVERSITY

FOR CCK

Some of our most cherished

volunteers have interesting

starts at CCK. In the fall of 2017,

Louis Corral came to camp as

a volunteer wanting to fulfill

practicum hours for his degree

at Lindsey Wilson College. He

signed up for the three weekends

he needed to fulfill his hours and

showed up on the first weekend

of camp. After spending one

weekend at CCK, he became a

constant at camp for the rest of

the fall season. He volunteered

anytime he was asked and ended

the season as the only volunteer

at every Family Retreat. Louis

is the first to hold a door open

and is always willing to do what

is needed to make a child’s day,

whether it be playing ball in the

courtyard or painting his hair

blue. Volunteers like Louis, truly

embody what CCK is all about.

They come to camp and see

the children in a setting like no

other. Louis, we thank you for

your enthusiasm, willingness, and

constant support of CCK.

LOUIS CORRAL Volunteer of the Year

CCK appreciation is spreading on

University of Cincinnati’s campus.

In 2017, seven different students

groups from UC came to volunteer

at CCK resulting in over 2,000

volunteer hours. With student

leaders such as Acadia Jarzynski

and Leah Wolfer, coming to CCK

and taking their enthusiasm

and love for camp back to their

classrooms in Cincinnati, we have

seen an influx of UC students. As

these students share their camp

stories and encourage younger

students to volunteer at CCK, the

relationship between the University

of Cincinnati and CCK will flourish.

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI STUDENTS VOLUNTEERED 2,000 HOURS

Come one, come all!

the past six years. It was a great

day where CCK staff, campers,

families, and friends gathered

on the hill in red and white,

enjoyed burgers from our friends

at Atmos Energy, and cheered on

the TOPS!

STAND UP & CHEER FOR DEAR OL’ WESTERN

STAND UP & cheerThe Center for Courageous Kids

was selected to be one of six

nonprofit organizations to be

featured as a Charity Champion

during the 2017-2018 WKU

football and basketball seasons.

The WKU Charity Champions

program, sponsored by Houchens

Industries, was developed to

bring awareness to amazing

nonprofit organizations that

are doing great work in the

community. On September 2nd,

WKU’s first home game against

EKU, CCK was treated to on-field

recognition, video time on the

jumbo-tron, and was presented a

check that represented the total

money raised with the Houchens

Industries Mobile Program over



Our donors and volunteers make camp possible. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to serve so many brave children and families free of charge.

ALL AROUND!SMILESBECAUSE OF YOU there are


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