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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

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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 15th, 2014 Charlotte Country Club For more information and ticket purchases:

www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com

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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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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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Buzz Worthy

On the Roof of Africa The Mighty Susan Wade celebrated her 60th

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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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 15th, please visit: www.beesomethingforbeemighty.com.

As a patron, you are invited for a private champagne toast and sneak peak of the auction items.