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January 2016Arizona

Your ImpAct

• Andrews/Zierer Family • Arizona cardinals• Arizona coyotes • Arizona Diamondbacks • Arizona Gives Day Donors• Arizona Impact• Arizona rattlers• Arizona Science center• Arizona united• ASu Hockey • ASu Women’s Basketball• AZ Ice peoria • Ballet Arizona• BArD• Bergen Family

• Bumble Bee ranch • children’s museum of phoenix • christ’s Greenfield Lutheran

church & School• colten cowell Foundation • comerica• Dance connection 2• Dream city church • East Valley children’s theatre • Fiesta Bowl charities • General mills• Gila river Arena • Giving Hope Worldwide

• Glass Slipper Events • Glendale prep Academy • Grand canyon railway • Grand canyon university • Hubbard Swim School• Ice Den – Scottsdale • i.d.e.a museum • Inventure Foods • Jumpstreet • K-2 Adventures• Karysn’s Krusaders• KtAr• Live Nation• metro Auto Auction

2015 thank you for the tickets to tonight’s coyotes game! Yesterday was a really rough day [medically] so tonight was just what I needed to lift my spirits. - Josh, HopeKid “ ”April Phoenix Coyotes

games lift spirits with 663 family members in attendance at 18 games in 2015

may 4th annual HopeKids Charity Golf Tournament raises $107,000 to help more than 1100 Arizona families stay focused on the future

February First sweetheart dinner hosted by Northridge Community Church with 164 parents in attendance

July 175

attend 1st event at Sea Life Aquarium

December 645 family members attend the 4th annual Holiday Carnival Party at Metro Auto Auction

August 4th Annual

Whispering Hope Ranch

November Snoopy makes an appearance at our first National HopeKids Movie Day sponsored by Karsyn’s Krusaders

mom, thanks for signing us up for HopeKids. Ever since we went to our first event, I just feel like I am

really special.- Lilia, age 8.

“ ”November 1100th FAMILY!

• musical theatre of Anthem

• Noah’s• North canyon High School • North ridge community church • Notre Dame prep High School• pegasus Fly• phoenix mercury• phoenix Suns • pinnacle peak High School• renaissance phoenix Downtown

• rhonda & Nenos’ Building Event • Sea Life Aquarium • Sky Zone • Spotlight Youth theatre • Sugar Buzz cakes• tempe church of christ • ultraStar multi-tainment center • Valley Youth theatre • Wazee’s World Laser Zone • Whispering Hope ranch

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march 572 family members attend Bumble Bee Ranch with the help of 80 volunteers

HoPe AND ANTiCiPATioN We strive to keep kids focused on the future looking forward to the next fun event around the corner, rather than dwelling on what they are dealing with in the present.

FAMily FoCuS All of our events are focused on the whole family to prevent siblings from being unintentionally overlooked.

CoMMuNiTy AND SuPPoRTive RelATioNSHiPS our events foster lasting friendships and support among people who share similar challenges.

SAFeTy AND ACCePTANCe in HopeKids’ supportive peer community, no child is the only one wearing a mask or using a wheelchair. At HopeKids, everyone is normal and everyone belongs.

eCoNoMiC SuPPoRT All of our events are offered at no cost because all families are impacted by overwhelming medical costs.

Phone: 480.282.3011Fax: 888.418.3980kimberly@hopekids.org

HopeKids ArizonaP.o. Box 28471Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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19,595+attendees at events in 2015

the hopeKids experience

Your ImpAct:According to our most recent survey, families report that your support of HopeKids:

99% 99%91% 94%

Provides opportunities to spend time

together

Helps our family cope more positively

Makes a positive impact on our

communication

Strengthens our family’s relationship

HopE99% of HopeKids families agree that HopeKids provided hope and anticipation for their family.

97% Percentage of families who said HopeKids provided opportunities that would not otherwise be available due to medical-related financial challenges.

MissionHopeKids provides ongoing events, activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

VisionTo restore hope and transform the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions, their families and the communities in which we serve.

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1,117 volunteers contributed 5,504hours to

hopeday programs

435 events provided by 93

different event

partners

1,116+families served in 2015

pArtNErS, DoNorS & VoLuNtEErS

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[HopeKids] allows Devin to see other kids like ‘her’, and Kiera, to see siblings of HopeKids to realize she is not the only one who has a sibling living with significant health challenges.

HopeKids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without the support we receive from our valued event partners, donors and volunteers. How you choose to give is entirely up to you and we are grateful for any gift of time, money, event tickets, products or services.

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January 2016Minnesota

Your IMpact

thank you to all of the event partners, donors and volunteers for providing hope and anticipation to more than 1,000 Minnesota families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition. Your gifts provided more than 300 events and activities in 2015 to keep kids focused on the future, looking forward to the next fun event around the corner, rather than dwelling on what they are dealing with in the present. Your generosity ensures that all events are are offered at no cost to families. thank you for bringing families together that understand their journey in a safe and accepting environment.

2015February Simply Outdoor Experiences provide ice fishing fun to keep kids focused on the future

tyler had such an amazing time today! I can’t even put into words how it feels to see him this happy. Yesterday he couldn’t get out of bed. today he jumped up and was ready to take on the world. I love [HopeKids] so much for giving us these moments! - tyler’s mom“ ”april Minnesota Gophers

Football team hold annual private clinic for HopeKids-HopeKid Tyler attends

June Minnetonka Power Squadron cruises the lake and BBQ’s on Big Island

January Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation honors HopeKids at a game and players take over Mall of America with a few special HopeKids

august FORE!

5th Annual Coleberry Tournament raises

$40,000

November 500 family members attend Cookies with Santa at Sky Deck in the Mall of America

october House That Hope Built

raises $400K by Robert Thomas Homes, Tradition Companies

and trade partners

November Charlie Brown makes an appearance at our first National HopeKids Movie Day sponsored by Karsyn’s Krusaders

I’m kicking cancer’s

butt!“ ”December Christmas Party hosted by Tradition Companies - HopeKid Henry tells Santa...

HOPE AND ANTICIPATION We strive to keep kids focused on the future looking forward to the next fun event around the corner, rather than dwelling on what they are dealing with in the present.

FAMIly FOCuS All of our events are focused on the whole family to prevent siblings from being unintentionally overlooked.

COMMuNITy AND SuPPORTIvE RElATIONSHIPS Our events foster lasting friendships and support among people who share similar challenges.

SAFETy AND ACCEPTANCE In HopeKids’ supportive peer community, no child is the only one wearing a mask or using a wheelchair. At HopeKids, everyone is normal and everyone belongs.

ECONOMIC SuPPORT All of our events are offered at no cost because all families are impacted by overwhelming medical costs.

HopeKids MinnesotaP.O. Box 44712Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Phone: 952.270.8271Fax: 888.418.3980brian@hopekids.org

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21,000+attendees at events in 2015

the hopeKids experience

Your IMpact:according to our most recent survey, families report that your support of HopeKids:

99% 99%91% 94%

Provides opportunities to spend time

together

Helps our family cope more positively

Makes a positive impact on our

communication

Strengthens our family’s relationship

HopE99% of HopeKids families agree that HopeKids provided hope and anticipation for their family.

97% Percentage of families who said HopeKids provided opportunities that would not otherwise be available due to medical-related financial challenges.

MissionHopeKids provides ongoing events, activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

VisionTo restore hope and transform the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions, their families and the communities in which we serve.

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450 volunteers contributed

320 events provided by 80

different event

partners

1,050+families served in 2015

partNErs, DoNors & VoluNtEErsHopeKids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without the support we receive from our valued event partners, donors and volunteers. How you choose to give is entirely up to you and we are grateful for any gift of time, money, event tickets, products or services.

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I know many of (us) are in the thick of it right now and just know that there is always hope. Our normal doesn’t have to be ok, but at least we have found a wonderful community to share it with.

1,504 hours to hopeday programs

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January 2016North Texas

www.facebook.com/HopeKidsNorthTexas twitter.com/HopeKidsNTX www.youtube.com/user/HopeKidsInc

Your ImpacT

• artisan center Theater• aT&T performing arts center• minis & Friends North Texas• c.r. Smith museum• Building Smiles Foundation

• Gateway church• Dallas mavericks• artreach Dallas• avant chamber Ballet

• Good Shepherd Episcopal church• Dallas children’s charities• Eleos operation Inspiration• Dallas Stars• allen americans

2015april HopeKids Charity Golf Classic raises $67,000 to help provide Hope and Anticipation to more than 300 North Texas families

This opportunity allowed her to see that no matter what you are diagnosed with, dreams can still come true and there are always people to support you. - aamari’s mom“ ”may Garrett and Aamari

throw out the first pitch at the Frisco RoughRiders Carnival Kids Day

June Bridget and Jessica become the new team behind HopeKids North Texas

February The largest HopeKids North Texas event- 268 attendees and $40,200 in ticket donations

august 400thFamily

Registers

December 29 new monthly donors commit to help keep kids focused on the future, looking forward to the next event around the corner rather than dwelling on what they are dealing with in the present

September 100thEventof 2015 at

LEGOLAND

November Snoopy makes an appearance at our first National HopeKids Movie Day sponsored by Karsyn’s Krusaders

We just watched theTexas rangers clinch the american League West Division! Liam would have LoVED it. We ran bases at

Globe Life park in arlington

in Liam’s honor.

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october Liam’s family runs the bases at Globe Life Park in Arlington in his memory

HOPE AND ANTiCiPATiON We strive to keep kids focused on the future looking forward to the next fun event around the corner, rather than dwelling on what they are dealing with in the present.

FAMiLy FOCuS All of our events are focused on the whole family to prevent siblings from being unintentionally overlooked.

COMMuNiTy AND SuPPORTivE RELATiONSHiPS Our events foster lasting friendships and support among people who share similar challenges.

SAFETy AND ACCEPTANCE in HopeKids’ supportive peer community, no child is the only one wearing a mask or using a wheelchair. At HopeKids, everyone is normal and everyone belongs.

ECONOMiC SuPPORT All of our events are offered at no cost because all families are impacted by overwhelming medical costs.

HopeKids North TexasP.O. Box 1628Keller, TX 76244

Phone: 817.739.8123Fax: 888.418.3980bridget@hopekids.org

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www.hopekids.org

8,880+attendees at events in 2015

the hopeKids experience

Your ImpacT:according to our most recent survey, families report that your support of HopeKids:

99% 99%91% 94%

Provides opportunities to spend time

together

Helps our family cope more positively

Makes a positive impact on our

communication

Strengthens our family’s relationship

HopE99% of HopeKids families agree that HopeKids provided hope and anticipation for their family.

97% Percentage of families who said HopeKids provided opportunities that would not otherwise be available due to medical-related financial challenges.

MissionHopeKids provides ongoing events, activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

VisionTo restore hope and transform the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions, their families and the communities in which we serve.

2015

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132 volunteers contributed 163 hours to

hopeday programs

190 events provided by 75

different event

partners

450+families served in 2015

parTNErS, DoNorS & VoLuNTEErS

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Thank you HopeKids for all the fun and exciting events that open our lives to meet new people that have journeyed down similar paths. it is nice to feel understood and hear other stories.

HopeKids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without the support we receive from our valued event partners, donors and volunteers. How you choose to give is entirely up to you and we are grateful for any gift of time, money, event tickets, products or services.