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2013 Sponsors
Charlotte Bobcats
Novant Health Foundation
Anne Neilson Gallar
Britax/BOB
Bunch Collective
Cannon Pharmacy
Carolina Kinder Development
Coral
Diamonds Direct
Dr. & Mrs. Simon Ward
Express Press
Gatewood Healthcare Management
Services
Hickory Tavern
IMG
Imperial Black
Joyner & Benfield Distinctive Land &
Waterscapes
Lane Venture
Mostly Chocolate
Pediatrix Medical Group
Photography by Chanda
Pure Barre
Pyramid Printing
QwikMobi
Radcliffe Design
Re Salon
Red Moon Marketing
Rinehart Wealth Management
Scott Brown Media Group
The Art Room
Terra Restaurant
Tim & Georgea Greaves
Triple C Brewing Company
Zingo

Off to an Unbeelievable 2014
With your support, in the last six months Bee Mighty has:
Raised over $100,000
Funded 14 families with therapy and/or equipment
Supported Novants NICU Reunion Picnic
Hosted our second annual Bee Mighty Ladies Luncheon
Launched the magnificent Bee Something for Bee Mighty
Annual Gala

Thanks to you, we have been able to provide funding for medical
therapy and equipment to NICU graduates, including:
hippotherapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, music therapy,
conductive education and so much more!

Together, we are changing the lives of mighty miracles, like Noah
(pictured above) in our community! Thank you.
Bee Something for Bee Mighty
November 15
th
, 2014
Charlotte Country Club
For more information and ticket purchases:
www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com



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SPRING 2014

BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
First Annual Bee Something for
Bee Mighty Gala
More than 250 guests were personally greeted by a Bee
Mighty board member as they entered the Bee Something
for Bee Mighty Fundraiser at Charlotte Country Club last
November. Guests enjoyed a Life-Style Auction, fabulous
prizes, dinner and dancing as we raised over $80,000 for
medical therapy and equipment for NICU graduates.
The Charlotte Bobcats = The Stinger
We were thrilled to have The Charlotte Bobcats as our
Presenting Sponsor at the 2013 Bee Something for Bee
Mighty event. They are Bringing Back the Buzz again this
year as Present Sponsor, The Charlotte Hornets!
Diamonds Direct, bee-jeweled one lucky winner in $3,000
worth of diamonds! We feel so honored to be part of the
inaugural Bee Something event and look forward to partnering
with Bee Mighty again next year. Bee Mighty is such an amazing
organization that truly changes lives!
Christa Hooper, Diamonds Direct
Liz Seegers, creator of The Art Room,
immortalized our inaugural event by capturing
the names and fingerprints of each Patron.
Then transforming the prints into bees
swarming a hive of names of many mighty
miracles. This mural can be found in the NICU
at Hemby Childrens Hospital.
In addition to our luxury auction that included art
from famed artist Anne Neilson, outdoor furniture,
vacations in the snow and sun and so much more,
our Bee Surprised raffle alone had over seventy-five
gifts worth over $5,500.
Diamonds Direct = The Queen Bee
Forever Bee Mural
Bee Surprised


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SPRING 2014

BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
Bee Jeweled
Diamonds Direct created quite the buzz when
they sponsored the Bee Jeweled raffle at the Bee
Something for Bee Mighty event. Diamonds
Direct displayed eye-catching, glow rings for
sale during the event. Later in the evening,
those wearing rings were invited to the stage,
where a winner was determined through a
classic dual of Heads or Tales.
In a dramatic conclusion, Linda Duggan
squealed with delight when she learned she
would be taking home $3,000 in diamonds!
When asked about her experience at the Bee
Mighty event, Linda says, The evening created
awareness within the community and educated
attendees about the important mission in a
elegant and memorable way. I cant imagine
being the parent in the NICU and find it
admirable the way Bee Mighty supports and
provides assistance to other parents who are
going through a similar situation.
Ironically, Linda was engaged three weeks prior
to the event. She and her fiance visited
Diamonds Direct earlier that very day to select
their wedding bands.
Thank you, Diamonds Direct, for a spectacular
sponsorship. We look forward to having your
glow rings and another lucky winner at this
years event!
In Memory
Anita Hinson McDonald
1962 2014

Anita Hinson McDonald worked as a neonatal intensive care
nurse at Presbyterian Hospital for almost thirty years. Anita
enjoyed playing the piano, snow skiing and spending days on
the lake with her family.

In lieu of flowers, Anita asked that all donations be made to Bee
Mighty. She will be remembered as a caring mother, a fun-
loving friend and a faithful disciple of Christ and a miracle
worker to countless families that she worked with.


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SPRING 2014

BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
Buzz Worthy
On the Roof of Africa
The Mighty Susan Wade celebrated her 60
th

birthday climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and waving a
Bee Mighty flag at the summit. The babies of Bee
Mighty inspired me to keep moving along the way.
Thank you, Susan!
Bee Mighty Ladies Luncheon
Janie Reynolds graciously hosted the over fifty lovely
lady stewards on our mission to support Bee Mighty
families. Jamie Conrad, Mighty mom of twin preemie
boys and recipient of Bee Mighty funds, shared her
journey and gratitude.
NICU Reunion Picnic
This May, Bee Mighty volunteers educated NICU
families on Bee Mighty support, while raffling a Britax
stroller and enjoying bee paintings via Face & Body
Painting by Weezy!
Support Putting for Preemies
Shaun Dalton hosted a golf tournament for friends and
family on behalf of Bee Mighty. The tournament will
be held in Atlanta, GA this June. If you are interested
in participating, please contact:
Candace@beemighty.org. All tournament proceeds
donated to Bee Mighty.


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SPRING 2014

BEE MIGHTY NEWSLETTER
Thank you 2013 Bee Mighty Patrons
Kathryn Balogh
Suzanne Bowers
Marjorie Bridges
Clint and Holly Bundy
Mike and Laura Caputo
Dan and Kristy Caruso
Trey and Virginia Christianson
Brian and Lori Crowder
Bob and Nancy Dalton
Tommy and Page Gatewood
Anne Gildea
Patrick and Lindsay Gildea
Dan and Mary Hebert
Catherine Horgan
Jake and Jordan Horstman
Darrin and Heather Hucks
Nathan and Melissa Jesse
Chip and Natalie Kelly
Miranda Leaver

Brooke Lowry
Chris Loyd
Jim and Molly Loyd
Nancy Mowery
David and Missy Mowery
Janie Reynolds
Will and Stephanie Reynolds
Michael and Candace Richter
John Risinger
Jessica Saville
Gigi Smith
Kevin and Brooke Tait
Christian and Alicia Tiracave
Paul and Cameron Uher
Jake and Kristy Ward
Simon and Sherry Ward
Paige Whitney
Caroline Wilhelm
Sarah Wrenn

If you are interested in becoming a Bee Mighty Patron for the 2014 Bee Something for Bee Mighty
event on November 15
th
, please visit: www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com.
As a patron, you are invited for a private champagne toast and sneak peak of the auction items.