Thank you to each one of you.
The businesses, individuals and families listed below have all contributed to the success of this organization by donating funds, goods, and even their time and services to make this Foundation and its events possible.
Courage for Carina Sponsors
Judy and Mark Giuliano
Berkman, Gordon, Murray and Devan Attorneys At Law
John R. Bourjaily, Strongsville Optimist Club
Badge of Courage Sponsors
Jen, Julia, Emily Bosworth & Chris Walsh
Cup of Courage Sponsors
Bonnie Britz-Thurnauer
Joseph Hanna of Stifel Nicolaus
Kevin & Sharon Kilbane
Debbie Varhol
Brian Fristik – Brown Wood Fish
Dragonfly Friend Sponsors
Sheila and Steve Hryszko
Meredith Holt
Don and Ann Britz
Lucy Woyshville
Ted Joyce
Katie Spenthoff
Caitlin DeSantis
Madalena Cavanaugh
James Cutre
Jane Johnston
Melissa Cavadas
Kristen Gollinger
Christine Riggle
William S. Zitelli
Sprocket Metals, LLC.
Lisa & Marc Pignataro
Barry Kirk
Melanie Knapp
Dawn Kotalik
Teresa M Dolinar
Special Thanks
Old Trail School (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades)- $5000 Donation of the proceeds from their 2018 Craft Fair
Click here to read more about this wonderful donation
Live Auction Items
- Myrtle Beach Condo Getaway(valued at $3000!) – Enjoy a one-week stay in an ocean-view condo. Click here for more details. Donated by Mark Straffen.
- Sail Away with Courage(valued at $5000!) – Spend a day of sailing aboard the yacht, Instrumental. Click here for more details. Donated by Rick and Michelle Schultz.
- Notre Dame vs. Vanderbilt Tickets(valued at $350) – Cheer on the Fighting Irish with two tickets to the game on Sept. 15. Click here for more details. Donated by Rich Wanders.
- Notre Dame vs. Stanford Tickets(valued at $450) – Score two tickets to the game on Sept. 29 in primetime! Click here for more details. Donated by Rich Wanders.
- Lake House Getaway(valued at $700) – Enjoy up to three nights of rest and relaxation at a peaceful lake house on Lake Erie in Vermilion, OH. Click here for more details. Donated by Karen and Gary Ramba.
- Browns Legend Package(Priceless!) – Score two club seats with club lounge access and parking pass to the Browns vs. Jets game on Sept. 20 along with priceless memorabilia from Browns legend and first-ballot Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas. Donated by John Frain.
- You’ve Got Mail Package(valued at $1500) – Win a custom, cast stone flat top profile paired with select modular bricks. Complete with two address stones and a paper slot. Click here for more details. Donated by Norm King Construction.
- There’s No Place like Home Package(valued at $2300) – Freshen up your home with an interior and exterior makeover including a Gerber pedestal sink, Moen chrome faucet and Gerber toilet donated by Welker-McKee, a Mansfield vanity sink and Delta chrome faucet donated by Cleveland Plumbing, an Outdoor Brick Fireplace donated by Mason-Steel, Interior or Exterior paint service donated by Tim Conroy, Master Carpentry service donated by Chris Walsh, Carpet, Wood or Tile flooring donated by Prosource of Cleveland, Carpet or Tile installation services donated by Tony Bustiani, Gift Certificates donated by Fish Furniture, up to 5 hours of Interior Design consulting by Mark Simon, Troy-Bilt Trimmer & Accessories donated by Roberta Park, MTD.
Raffle Item Donations
- Designed by You
Valued at $375
Custom Amish Furniture handcrafted in Ohio – $200 Gift certificate
Coasters, Meteor Bowl, Firestone candle, home accessories
Donated by Eastwood Furniture - Chef’s Delight
Valued at $150
Farberware® BBQ wok topper, nonstick grater, 3-piece paring knife set, additional kitchen accessories and 14-piece cutlery set – donated by Joe & Lisa Bluemel
Olive Scene® olive oil and gift card – donated by The Olive Scene Strongsville - R&R Basket
Valued at $300
Walden Spa Gift certificate $250 and spa accessories
Donated by Rich Wanders - Pamper Yourself at Sola Salon Package
Valued at $355
Hair service + products – donated by Dianne Mennemeyer, Main Addictions (Sola Spa Salon)
Oxygen facial – donated by Erin Stephans, Skyn Spa (Sola Spa Salon)
Spa manicure – donated by Stephanie Kash – Beauty & Grace Salon (Sola Spa Salon)
Airless Blowout revolving style and misc. prestige brand hair products –
donated by Anonymous Friend of Courage for Carina - Fore!some Golf Package
Valued at $360
18 Holes and cart for a foursome at Good Park G. C. – donated by Rich Wanders
18 holes and cart for a foursome at Coppertop G. C. – donated by Coppertop G. C.
Golf shirts and balls - The Gift of Better GOLF Package
Valued at $500
GolfTec 1-2-3 Golf Package
(1) 90-minute swing evaluation, OR a 90-minute club fit session OR 90-minute driving performance session
AND (2) 30-minute follow-up lessons
AND (3) 30-minute practice sessions
Golf stand bag
Donated by GolfTec - Symphony Under the Stars
Value $175
2 Cleveland Orchestra Tickets at Severance Center for May 24th “18th Annual American Salute” – donated by Dave Andrews
Michael Kors Clutch – donated by Susie Geiger
Champagne - Vino Cart
Value $575
Garden cart filled with wine
Donated by Jim Werner, Heidelberg Distributors
Donated by Sheila Hryszko - All Around Town Gift Card Tree
Valued at $600
Donated by Don’s Pomeroy, Lolly the Trolley, J Bella, A Slice Above, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, Spa Finder, Carloni’s, Mr. Hero, iTunes, Regal Cinemas, Beet Jar, Alley Cat Oyster Bar, Petitti’s Nautica Queen, Dante’s of Akron, and Square 22. - Pet Lovers Package
Value $150
Electronic pet toys
Dog bed
Gift card
Donated by OurPets.com - Tribe Town
Valued at $350
Donated by Susie Giuliano
Cleveland Indians tickets (4), on-field batting practice prior to game, and Indians merchandise.
- Caffeine and Cake
Value $120
3 Tower of bundtlets with gift card for a free bundtlet once per month for a year! – donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Professional French Macaron Making Hands-On Workshop for one person – donated by Jennifer Thornton, Buttercream & Olive Oil
Coffee basket
Starbucks Gift Card - Come Wine with Me
Valued at $300
Wine bottle cheese tray – donated by Rose Ascherl
Wine gift basket – donated by Wine Down & Sweets Café
Vintage wine rack, wine and accessories – Donated by Criss Markulis – CJM Workshop
Wine gift basket + wine tasting for two – The Olde Wine Cellar, Bistro & Bottle Shoppe - To Be A Kid Again
Value $650 + FUN!
Five Star Gymnastics Birthday Party for up to 12 kids – donated by Wendy Kouvaras
Five Star T-shirt and water bottle
Area 51 Laser Tag – Party for 10 kids – Value $175 – donated by Area 51
Area 51 Laser Tag gift certificates – Value $45 – donated by Area 51
Castaway Bay Water Park – 6 Day Passes valued at $174– donated by Melissa and Jed Cavadas
Echo® Dot
Kids games - “The Joy of Gardening” Garden Basket
Valued at $250
$150 Petitti Garden Center gift card and various gardening access
Donated by Aimee & Dave Arrighi - Custom Stained Glass
Valued at $250
Gift certificate for custom-designed, hand-crafted stained glass.
Donated by Jim Ascherl – Ascherl Studios. - Courage Columbus Tailgate Basket
Valued at $450
3 Autographed OSU photos
1 Yeti cooler
2 Long sleeve Ohio State t-shirts
1 Ohio State football
1 Ohio State car flag
Variety of IPA beers
Donated by Dave Giuliano - Put Your Best Face Forward
Valued at $600
20 units of Botox – donated by Dr. Lisa Elias, D.M.D.
Professional Teeth Whitening System – donated by Gary Coloian, D.D.S. - Sake & Sushi
Valued at $150
Valued $150
$100 gift card to Shinto
Sake and glassware
Donated by Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar - Shop and Salt
Valued at $115
(2) Salt Experience visits – donated by The Salt Experience
Salt Experience gifts and accessories basket
Mare Athletic & Swimwear shop gift card, Corkcicle bottle and towel – donated by Mare Athletics in Avon Lake - Browns “Season”
Valued at $550
Tailgate with Cleveland’s small batch Pope’s Kitchen goodies before the Brown’s versus Chargers game.
(4) Tickets to Cleveland Browns vs. Chargers on October 14 at 1p.m.
Section 107, Row 7 – Seats 13-16
Cleveland Browns cooler
Donated by Sparano-Savage Family
Variety of Pope’s Kitchen favorites – donated by Pope’s Kitchen - Triv’s on the Town
Valued at $325
$100 Gift Card to Triv’s
Reserve Wine - Bye Bye Wrinkles
Valued at $310
Botox Treatment – donated by Mary Pat Gallagher, Associates in Dermatology
$50 Gift card and basket of accessories – donated by The Spa at Springfield
Time or Services Donations
Greg Kencson – Mulligan’s Bar & Grille, Strongsville
Vicki Willman – Chick-fil-A, Strongsville
Joe Bucci – J-Bella, Strongsville
Debbie Amata & Dianne Mennemeyer – Bianca’s Brunswick
Jenny Smith – Giant Eagle Strongsville
Liz Rowan – Nothing Bundt Cakes Strongsville
Drew Bowman – Tommy’s Pizza & Chicken
Amy Hudson – Amy’s Arbors
Michael Rich – Event Lighting Specialist
Ted Joyce – Next Day Signs & Graphics
Front Porch Solutions – Web, Digital & Social Media Design, Development & Marketing
Scott & Steve Spinhirn, Spin Production DJs – DJ, Entertainment and Auction Services
Ralph Lowmiller – Auctioneer Services
Hazel Eyes Photography
Past Sponsors and Donors
