Butterfly Release
Butterflies are a symbol.
of the changing colors of life.
Their amazing metamorphosis symbolizes rebirth, at times
consoling us and always inspiring strength, joy and hope.
The month of May traditionally marks the start of a season of remembrance and new beginnings – with Mother’s Day and Memorial Day as well as graduations, weddings and other celebrations filling our calendars.
On May 31, 2023 we gathered for our butterfly release. These Painted Lady butterflies signify strength, joy and hope. Thank you to all who have donated to honor or remember someone special in their lives and assist cancer patients in need.
| Donor | |
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| Jennifer Bradley | In Memory of Randy Meeker |
| Robin Riedinger | In Memory of Jeff Hill |
| Marcellis Barrios | – |
| Robin Kapustein | In Memory of Iris Kapustein |
| Robin Kapustein | In Memory of Elaine Benen |
| Anna Gallardo | In Memory of Petronila Gallardo |
| April Wilson | In Memory of Brandi Riber |
| Julie Shelton | In Memory of Laura Emmett |
| Kristie Teal | In Honor of FCS Foundation Team |
| John Sodeika | In Honor of Dr. Mark Rubin and Dr. Judy Wang |
| William Given | In Memory of Patti Rae Given |
| Lynn Cowdright | In Memory of Howard and Marge Lee |
| Bill Cowdright | In Memory of Peg and Bill Cowdright |
| Linda Ryan | In Honor of Me Strong |
| Rosemary Pfreundschuh | In Memory of Doris |
| Marie Engel | In Honor of Lori |
| Brian Garnant | In Memory of Olivia Krizman |
| Michele Young | In Memory of Craig Young |
| Dana Hernandez | In Memory of her Aunt |
| Julie Kirby | In Memory of Wanda Minton |
| Yamirka Rodtiguez | Donation |
| Ana Colon | In Memory of Eric Yael Garcia |
| Kelly Dean | In Honor of Katie Graves |
| Delaney Meek | In Memory of Richard C. Meek Sr. |
| Shannon Toreson | In Memory of Special Sister-in-Law, Stephanie |
| Mary Margaret Barnhart | In Memory of Father Ken Barnhart |
| Katherine Lazo | In Memory of Guy Samuelson |
| Pedro Lopez Colon | In Memory of Abuela (Grandmother) Maria |
| Kim Becker | In Memory of Patricia J. Becker |
| Diane Chapka | In Memory of Halina Gnatuik |
| Marjan Zaun | Donation |
| Margaret Sapienza | In Memory of Stephanie Rodin |
| Ellen Perry | In Memory of Lloyd "Andy" Anderson |
| Bridget Kelly | In Memory of Alma Spurlin and Waren Spurlin with thanks to Dr. Chu and his team |
| Lubia Carnet | Donation |
| Michelle Reinhard | In Honor of June Hissong |
| Jane Porter | In Memory of her mother, Rita Klugmann |
| Amanda Tennison | In Honor of Carol Sommerville, her Mother |
| Lacey Gebben | In Honor of herself |
| Michelle Doney | In Memory of Bill and Laverne Whitney and Michelle Whitney Delbonifro |
| Jennifer Merens Leake | In Honor of her amazing parents |
| Lynn Rasys | In Memory of Mom and Memere |
| Andrea Cirabisi | In Honor of Nancy Frate and Ruth Tomidy |
| Ed Rasys | In Memory of Lillian, Carl and Peter Rasys |
| Michael Wolf | In Memory of Kristin Wolf |
| Melissa Miller | In Memory of Jen Rogers |
| Janet Howard | In Memory of Jonathan Colin Howard |
| Dwight Martin | In Memory of Normal M Roy |
| Dwight Martin | In Honor of Dr. Elizabeth Gaincial & FCS Sarasota Personnel |
| Diane Clark | Donation |
| Marcelite Manuel-Miller | In Memory of Edlee S. Manuel Jr. |
| Cathy Caulley | In Memory of Leo Cybulski Sr. |
| Michael Caulley | In Memory of Leo Cybulski Jr. |
| Olivia Juriga | In Memory of Lori Carter |
| Melissa Miller | In Honor of Michael Botti |
| Mildred Ortega Roldan | In Honor of Joel D Mulero |
| Stacey Samuelson | In Memory of Guy R. Samuelson |
| Kimberlyn Rossman | In Memory of Dene Shickel |
| Karen Zega | In Memory of Gary "Papa" Zega |
| Jenny Donahue | In Memory of Theresa J Oliver |
| Monique Lamar | In Honor of the Queens of Omega Xi Delta Sorority Inc. |
| Mary Phelan | In Memory of Katie Outlaw |
| Ana Colon | In Memory of Izavette; Baby Wave and The twins |
| Donna Malizia | In Memory of Mary Manzoni |
| Margaret Coursen | In Honor of MaryEllen VanUiter, RN Oncology Nurse Extraordinaire |
| Kelly Ellis | In Honor of all the cancer patients |
| Marisa Berk | In Memory of Lil Routman |
| Dwight and Patricia Martin | In Memory of Janice Martin |
| Cheryl Dziura-Duke | In Memory of Jeannine Richards |
| Deborah Petruzziello | In Memory of Mike Petruzziello |
| Catherine Sweeney | In Memory of Donald J. Sweeney |
| Tom and Tawnya Brannan | In Memory of Dr. Rennie M. Crane |
| Anne Lenney | Donation |
| Dr. Raul Storey | In Honor of Raul Storey Jr. |
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5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210
Bradenton, FL 34211 - 941.677.7181
- 813.623.4703
- @FLCancerFoundation
- @florida-cancer-specialists-foundation
- @fcsfoundation
- 941.677.7181
- 813.623.4703
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5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 - @FLCancerFoundation
SPECIAL FUNDS
The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as designated by the IRS. The Foundation’s EIN number is 20-4616813. The Foundation is also registered in the State of Florida, Registration No. CH24320. A copy of the official State registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352 within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.