Oscars

The Oscars…Thank you to:

Even Sean Penn gets in trouble for not including everyone in his speech right? I’m terribly sorry if we have overlooked you! We are so grateful and realize our efforts would not be possible without YOU! so… Thank you! yes, you! ;)

ALL OUR AMAZING CARD MAKERS!!!!!!!!!!! We could NOT do it without you!!! Thank you!

Thank you to Mindy Mack for coordinating the All hands on deck meetings!

To everyone who attended the ALL hands on deck meeting. We got so much accomplished!

To Moody Bible Institute! For your investment in the cause!

Thank you Mark for your dedication and investment!

Everyone who has purchased and supported this cause! The girls are so grateful!

Our faithful donors! I cannot name you each by name, but in an economy like this we cannot express our gratitude enough! You are so generous!!!!

Our monthly supporters! Thank you!

To our new CORE Team! Where would I be without you all?!!!

To our wonderful party hosts! You’re contribution is creating awareness & supporting the girls!

To the All Hands on Deck Team! Mindy, Karen, Jodi, Randi, LouAnn, Prem & Linda, Jeanne, Kathy, Alma, Karen, Pam, Mindy, & Grammy,  Thank you!!!!!!!!

Erica, Mandy, & the San Clemente ladies!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Mandy, Rhianna, Hope, Paige, and all the other girls!!! we love you!

Norma & Dave Pollaro-Your sacrifice is making this happen!

Margie-You’re my hero! thank you!

Randi-Thank you for the notebook!

Debbie Scott-I love seeing you everyday! it wouldn’t get done without you!

Katy Flatley-for being iSanctuary in KC. We wouldn’t be there without you.

Karin-Our new volunteer coordinator! Thank you! & for SF

To the Indian Embassy, SF-Thank you!

DeAnna Dawson-You are appreciated!

Joyce-For being our Nor Cal spokesperson!

Dorene-Miracles do happen.

Sunita. We don’t have words.

Nadine-Our new events coordinator! Thank you!

Steve Park-Your willingness to serve in the area of need.

Al-what can we say. thank you is not enough!

Erin-Your faithful service! I know you’re not ‘over’ us!

Roberta-at Imagery, Kansas City, Thank you for your continued support! We appreciate you!

The Santa Cruz Chapter: Thank you ladies, for all your hard work, for counting & tagging & tagging. For making the TLC event possible!

Debbie & Debbie-Wow! There would be no THS without you.  I wouldn’t be sane.

Jillian!-You’re a rock star!

Everyone that helped out with the Costa Mesa Calvary Car wash! Thank you for dedicating your time & effort

All Hands on Deck Team! There are too many to name names. THANK YOU! The cards would not be wrapped, the jewelry would not be tagged…wanna join the team? email wendy at wendyk@isanctuary.org

Prem Balani-For providing an amazing opportunity for the girls

Torunn Sunde and the Women’s morning Bible Study-Thank you!

Twin Lakes Church Women’s Ministry-for graciously hosting us, and meeting our every need

Kim Breuninger-For advocating on our behalf

Claire Coyne-for giving us presence at the USC conference

Mark Buxton for nominating us for the OC Metro! You should be the one on the list! Thank you!

Everyone who attended the meetings with great encouragement and support.

Our new volunteers who have been trained at the Advocacy training! YEAH! We’re building the team!

To our fabulous party hosts! THANK YOU!!!!!!  Mary Shanor, Karen &  Joyce,  Teresa & Janet, Mary Lisenbee, & Barbara Rassmussen. Thank you!

Ramsey Kawar-For your willingness to provide assistance where we greatly need it!

Jon Resnick & Mike Miller-for taking your time to help us get things in order!

Al Kinsel-Thank you is not enough. Where would we be without you?

Carol Moore-For your willingness to join the team.

Jodi Stillman-You amaze me! We are so grateful to have you on board! Your passion is going to touch many!

Andrew Schulcz-For making it work in the midst of your busyness! Thanks for working within deadlines!

Lori Basheda-You know we love you. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your story!

Mark Buxton at Bolt Advertising-For your expertise, input, time spent consulting, and for helping us achieve a clear image and identity that communicates professionalism with style! (and for the latte…and the emails!!!)

Dorene Dawson-really, do I even have words? Palapas in September?

Tyson-for being willing to plan Party with A Purpose!

Michael Smith-For your vision, prayers, and support!

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa  (SN)-Your support, prayers, and generosity.

Keary Botley-for choosing us for iSanctuary Live!

Twin Lakes Church Congregation-Your amazing encouraging response and support.

Twin Lakes Church Staff-For your support and love

Twin Lakes Church Missions Team-For allowing us to be part of World Outreach Weekend

Kim Breuninger and the Women’s ministry-wow! for putting us at the forefront. Thank you!

Our new Santa Cruz chapter-Thank you ladies for being willing to serve!!!

Seema Daryanani-For being willing to start the San Francisco chapter. And for waving your magic wand!!!

Tori, Branden, & Kai Higa…we don’t even have words. Thank you is not enough.

(including Paul, Cindy & Coral who have made the merge possible! ;)

Christina Wheeler-for conducting our first giveaway! Thanks for being our East Coast rep!!!

Erin-for being our Southern CA party coordinator, and for doing SO much more!

Warren at In Focus at GWC-for making the story available to others

Brent-for connecting us with OCHTTF…& for lunch…the 2nd time ;)

Mike Hoops-for your great inventive ideas

Boo Bear-for everything!

Boris-for being you

Lori-For breathing life into this through your story.

Joshy-I OWE you!

Dorene-you’re my angel!!! You’ve given me sanity.

Mom & Dad- for allowing your home to be turned into the presidential campaign!

Both Daddies for making the postal runs!

Beth at Dragonfly Shops and Garden for hosting a fundraiser to benefit survivors of human trafficking.

Claire Coyne for her help behind the scenes.

Patti & Albert Gasparian for hosting a party in honor of the girls we serve.

Amber, Carla, & Jen for making the first Northern California sale possible.

Melissa Hayward for being the glue that holds it all together.

Esther Kim for supporting the girls at their first sale.

Amy Lauta, JoAnn Billups, and Denise Schafer-Junger for making it possible for iSanctuary to have a presence in Santa Cruz.

Krista Anderson and Nancy Peek for burning the midnight oil, and to Brian Bevilacqua for adding your 2 cents.

Taryn Moore for her networking abilities.

GWC friends for all you have done for iSanctuary.

Carrie Steele & Kristy Johnson for assisting at the Shops at Shoreline.

Karin Gentry for helping with the fundraiser and for convincing us that facebook was “the way to go.”

Bunco moms for your love and support.

Lydia Stirling McLaughin for creating a dynamic video.

Boris…boris…what can we say??

Sara, Andrea & Tanya for your support and encouragement.

Josh Pollaro for paying off your debts.

Dave Pollaro for coming through….in many many many ways…

Is this the Oscars???

We could not do it without your support! We greatly appreciate you! If you would like to get involved, contact Wendy at wendyk@isanctuary.org

2 Comments

  • Thanks so much for the props! The only reason I could write an inspiring story is because you guys are inspiring! Keep me posted as your work grows so I can keep the readers posted…

  • Margaret Blaske

    WOW!!!!! I knew through Norma that things were going well, but I had no idea this had grown so big and involved so many people. We’re anxiously awaiting to get something going here in Blue Rapids, Norma’s hometown but know Norma wants to make sure it’s done right and hopefully she can be here to do that. I saw Slumdog last night. Made me even more empathetic to what you girls are dealing with. Keep up the good work!


Leave a Reply