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10th Annual Blue Eagle 5K Run/Walk
In memory of Chief Bruce Ruch
To Benefit Nazareth High School Track & Cross Country Booster Club -
Saturday, August 8th, 2009 - Rain or Shine
Click here for more information.
The ICEE Van will be attending this event!
Thank you to the Missing Piece
K-Kids Take Time Off Playing Field
To help Angel 34 make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer
On Saturday April 18th the Northampton Softball Team took some time off the softball field and visited Angel Field (B&B and Retreat) for children battling cancer in Nazareth. The team spent the day with 17 children and their families from Specialty Care and assisted them with Arts and Crafts, 1st Annual Egg Hunt, Planting Potatoes and Story Time in the Garden. Each child received a gift basket that their K-Kid Buddy picked out for them.
Attending the Days Event from the K-Kids Alyssa Brosky, Lindsay Schmall, Alex MacLean, Shannon Kramer, Chelsea Lubenesky, Ann Marie Dalton, Alexandria Cowell, Jasmyne Marcks, Alesha Marcks, Emily Clancy, Kayla Trinkle, Bre Young, Tiffany Milisits, Coach Black, Coach Whittaker, and Coach Wolfer
2009 Fundraising Schedule is up
Check our the Events page for more information on our 2009 events!
ICEE Van schedule updated for 2009
Check out the ICEE page to find out where it will be!
New stories!
Seven new stories have been posted in the Stories section.
Thank you to all our supporters for all of your help!
2009 “Bee a Bear of Hope” Bear
15 inch Bear
Adopt me for a child battling cancer or for yourself $20.00
Click here to donate today!
Happy 20th, Sweet Pea
“It’s not about me and never will be about me, it’s about those children who will go through what I’ve been through.”
- Nicole, April 14th, 2004
These were the words of the founder of Angel 34 when Keith Groller of the Morning Call interviewed her on her 15th birthday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. This was a special day for Nicole. Not because it was her birthday, but because she was able to help other children by installing the first ICEE machine at the Lehigh Valley Hospital (Pediatric Floor). Her only birthday wish had come true.
Five years later thousands of ICEE’s have been served up to children battling cancer in other hospitals not only in the Lehigh Valley but in places like St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Penn State Hershey, Geisinger’s Children’s Hospital, Pittsburg University Children’s Hospital, Dayton Ohio Children’s Hospital, Victory Junction “ NC, Specialty Care of Lehigh Valley, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Beth Israel of Newark NJ.
Nicole was one to always remind you that “We are all Angels in disguise with God given talents to make a difference in the lives of others who are less fortunate”.
Thank you for reminding us that we can all make a difference.
- Love, Mom and Dad
Moravian/DeSales Fan Appreciation Night!
Under the lights at Limeport Stadium
vs.
Tuesday April, 14 @ 7:00 (Gates open at 6:00) - Hosted by Moravian College
Come out with the family for food, fun, and prizes!
Great baseball, nightlong raffles, in-between games, food, and much, much more!
Raffles include: themed gift baskets, gift certificates, authentic sports gear, pitching/hitting lessons, and many more.
Don’t forget to adopt-a-duck for a chance to win a washer/dryer and other great prizes at Angel 34’s annual “Pluck a Duck” event in October.
* Come in your team’s uniform & receive a free raffle ticket *
Angel 34 2009 Gold Ribbon Events
Mark Your Calendar!
- Saturday, May 9th: Mothers for a Cure - 12pm to 4 pm
Missing Piece, Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth - Sunday, May 31st: Angel 34 Golf Tournament - 2pm Shotgun Start
Woodstone Country Club - Sunday, September 20th: 5k Walk for Hope - 2pm
Northampton HS/Nor-Bath Trail - Saturday, November 7th: Paws for a Cause 5k dog walk
- Saturday December 19th: Miracle on Dogwood Dinner and Dance
Cocktails 5pm to 6pm, Dinner 6pm
Please check back here for updates and details on events, costs, registration forms. Thank you for your support!
“Swing For a Cure for Childhood Cancer”
Golf Tournament
Sunday May 31st 2009
Woodstone Country Club
Shotgun Start/Scramble: 2:00 PM
Registration: 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Price: $100.00
Package: Green Fee, Goodie Bag, Cart, Dinner
$125.00 Package ($160.00 value!): Cart, Green Fee, Goodie Bag, Pot of Gold, Dinner, 2 Mulligans, 10 Raffle Tickets for Chinese Auction, 1 Raffle Ticket for Picture Raffle, 1 Guess for Tee Count Contest .
Great Prizes and Events:
- Long Drive Contest: Win 2 Tickets to a Major Sporting Event
- Closest-to-the-Pin Contest: Win 2 Tickets to a Major Sporting Event
- $50,000.00 Shootout
- Putting Contest: Guaranteed Winner – 5 Day Carnival Cruise for (2)
- “Outdoorsman” Hole-in-One
- First Place Team: (4) 4 Day/3 Night Vacation Package
- Second Place Team: 3 Day/2 Night Vacation Package
- Pot of Gold
Click here to download a printable registration form.
**CANCELLED** - Strike Out Childhood Cancer
On April 19th, 2009
Nazareth School District Bowl-Thon
Hampton Lanes - Northampton
We're sorry to announce the Bowl-A-Thon as been cancelled.
Please check back here for other events and updates.
Thank You
On Behalf of the board at Angel 34 and the countless children you have helped, we would like to thank you for your generous donations and donated hours to make 2008 a year of HOPE. From the Friday Nights for Hope Campaign to the Hospital Visits and events at Angel Field you were there to provide a hand. Since its’ founding in 2003 by our daughter, Nicole, the Angel 34 Foundation has been able to provide over 1.5 million dollars in support and assistance to children battling cancer.
Nicole knew from the very beginning that to make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer it would take more than her to make it happen. She believed that we are all Angels in disguise with God-given talents to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Linda and I have been very blessed to have many Angels like you in our lives. Because of you Nicole’s spirit is among us and Angel 34 is making a difference every day. As we move into 2009 we look forward to keeping her dream alive and providing comfort and support to children and their families in the Lehigh Valley, surrounding communities and in hospitals across the country.
If you are just learning about Angel 34 please click on “I Want to Earn My Wings” and learn how you can make a difference. To those of you who made 2008 a year of HOPE, we wish your 2009 be as bright as the smiles you have created with your generosity.
Thank you for being an Angel.
In Faith, Hope and Love at Angel 34,
Doug and Linda
Lauren's First & Goal PA Camp
June 7th, 2009
Lauren's First and Goal PA camp date is Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Lafayette College's Metzgar Athletic Complex. The downloads for registration are available at the web site.
Thanks, Marianne
2009 Angels of Hope Calendars
2009 Angels of Hope calendars are here! 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the calendars go to helping children in their time of need battling cancer. Each month features a profile on a different child including their story.
You can purchase your calendar at the following locations in the Lehigh Valley:
Missing Piece, Nazareth, 610-759-4033
KNBT Bank (PPl Branch – Allentown)
Or call Angel 34 at 610-533-1923.
We'd like to thank Rick Repash of Repash Studio in Hellertown, Barb Deane at Back Office Services, Inc., KNBT Bank, and Dan's Camera City for making the calendar possible.
2008 Specialty Care Christmas Party Brings Holiday Cheer
Volunteers from Moravian College and Emmaus Cheerleading Squad Pose before Santa’s Arrival.
On December 2, the weather outside was chilling but the fire inside Woodstone Country Club glowed and brought warmth to the families attending the 2008 Specialty Card Christmas Party sponsored by Angel 34 Foundation. During the event children were able to participate in arts and crafts, games, dance to the holiday music provided by DJ Slick Vic, enjoy the holiday food and beverages and the Disney sing along at the end of the night.
Each child got the chance to meet with Santa privately and was given a gift chosen by one of his elves. “Hope” the Therapy Dog mingled with the children and made sure no desserts went uneaten.
Angel 34 would like to thank Walgreen Employees and the Angels of Missing Piece for their generous gift giving and the Elves from Moravian College and Emmaus Cheerleading Team for helping Santa.
Angels Walk for Hope
Spirit of the Game Carries Over to 2008 Walk
Over 400 walkers enjoyed a sunny 60 degree day to bring HOPE for children battling cancer. This was the first year that field hockey teams from District XI attended the event. Opening ceremonies started at 1PM with walkers spelling out HOPE and the Number 34 in memory of Nicole Sheriff the founder of Angel 34. The different color jersey/shirts worn by the teams looked great!
Over 16 schools participated in the 5K walk that started at Al Erdosy Stadium at Northampton High School and continued onto the Nor-Bath Trail. Before starting the walk participants made holiday cards for children in local hospitals, participated in bean bag toss competition and registered for the 2008 Duck Pluck. After the walk field hockey players participated in a field hockey skill competition that consisted of 5 skills.
After the dust cleared over $18,000.00 was raised at this years walk.
To see/purchase pictures from 2008 Angel 34 Events
go to www.collages.net and fill in the following information:
Username: 2008 Fall Angel 34 Events
Password: 23103
Angel 34 Duck Pluck Winners 2008
4,300 Ducks Help Kids Battle Cancer
On October 18th, 34 ducks were plucked from a flock of 4,300 adopted out for our 1st Annual Duck Pluck held at Northampton High School Al Erdosy Stadium. Before the Duck Pluck Event, the Cheerleading Teams from District XI Competed in the first ever Cheerleading Olympics sponsored by Angel 34. Teams competed in 7 events. Some of the events: Human Tunnel Race, Shuffle Board Relay, Pizza Delivery Relay, Pinkie Link Balloon Relay, and the Blindfolded Football Catch. Teams: Pocono Mtn. West, Pocono Mtn. East, Whitehall, Bangor, Dieruff, Emmaus, Freedom, Northampton, Nazareth, Easton, and Catasauqua. All the teams did a great job and it came down to the last event to determine our winners.
Click here to read the rest of the story and find out who won!
Earn Your Wings
Angel 34 is always looking for your support. We'd like to thank you for the opportunity to ask for your help.
If you are interested in supporting Angel 34, click here to Earn Your Wings!
Angel 34 Web Site Updates
There have been a few improvements to the Angel 34 web site recently. We are slowly updating to make our site more organized and navigable.
Check out the new Angelfield section as well as the Awards section. Our new Angelfield video is also available in the Angelfield section.
Please feel free to send feedback to our webmaster, ljfrench@angel34.org. Thanks!
May through August Angel of Hope Sponsors
Many thanks to our supporters!
We'd like to thank all those who've supported Angel 34.
Please visit the Awards page to see all our wonderful donees!
Bee a Bear of HOPE
Bee a Bear of HOPE for Children Battling Cancer. Proceeds from the sale of the Bee Bear help support the Angel 34 Foundation and its mission, "For Every Child to have their own Angel during their battle with cancer".
The Angel 34 Foundation was founded in the fall of 2003 by Nicole Sheriff during her own battle with Ewing Sarcoma. It was during her battle with cancer that Nicole witnessed the hardships and burdens that are placed on families and the many side effects that are associated with cancer treatments. Out of the compassion for every child she came across she vowed to make a difference in that child's life.
When you purchase your BEE Bear you can take the Bear home with you or you can ADOPT the Bear for a child battling cancer. The Bear will be delivered by the ICEE BEAR to local hospitals and given out to children at Angel Field when they visit. You can also adopt the bear at Missing Piece in Nazereth (610-759-4033).
Thank you for Making a Difference for Making a Difference!
Mr. Pierzga & Student Council Sell 720 Carrots
for Pediatric Cancer
For the 3rd year the Student Council of Wolf Elementary under the guidance of Gary Pierzga made a difference. Each morning in the month of March Student Council Members sold cellophane carrots stuffed with gold fish to raise money for children battling cancer. Doug Sheriff , Megan McHugh, and Hope (Angel 34's Therapy Dog) visited Wolf Elementary to receive the check from Student Council Members. During the assembly Hope seem to be the main attraction and she loved every minute of it.
To the surprise of everyone Craig Mogel made a generous donation of $500.00 to Angel 34 from his apple sales he does every morning. 63 bushels of apples were sold to support the ICEE program that is now in 14 Children's Hospitals.
Thank you Wolf Elementary for Your Support!
Play Ball!
If you look under the month of May in the 2008 Angel of Hope Calendar you will see a future player for the Phillies. Jacob is a BIG Phillies fan and on May 3rd the Angel 34 Foundation had the privilege of making a future baseball players dream come true. Jacob Kosierowski, his parents (Bridget - Joe) and friend Charlie were treated to a Phillies game complements of Kevin Kovacs and the Phillies Organization (Derek Schuster). Jake and Family were picked up in a white limo at Angel Field and delivered to the front door of Citizens Park. Once he arrived his schedule was filled for the next 5 hours.
Jake and Charlie got the opportunity to sit in the broadcast booth, be on the field for batting practice,Got a behind the scenes tour, have dinner in the Diamond Club section and sit right next to the Phillies dugout during the game. Each of the boys were treated with a goodie bag and Charlie had a ball tossed to him during the game by Pat Burrell. Unfortunately the Phillies lost in extra innings but by the smiles on the faces that didn't matter.
Angel of Hope Supporters
Starting in March individuals, organizations, and businesses can make donations for specific programs at Angel Field. Please read through the list to adopt a specific program and help make a difference in a child's life battling cancer.
Garden Therapy Program
One of the programs that children will be able to participate in this summer is the Garden Therapy Program. The 4900 sq ft potager will provide children the opportunity to have their own garden to grow vegetables, flowers, herbs or a combination of all three. The children will be responsible for tending to the garden from spring to fall . This program gives children something to look forward to and provides physical exercise.
- Sponsor a Garden Plot for a child for the summer - $100.00
- Sponsor a Bench or Table/Chairs for the Garden - $150.00
- Sponsor Tools for Children to Use in Therapy Garden - $25.00
- Sponsor a Bird House or Feeder - $35.00
- Donate 20 Hours to helping in the Garden - Priceless
Spring - Fall Activity Program
During the summer children and their families will be able to take part in daily activities that focus on family time while focusing on the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the child and family. Through the programs the participants will be able to engage their imagination and playfulness.
Music Therapy Program
Donate a instrument for Music Therapy (or your Musical Talent):
- Guitars
- Keyboards
- Gathering Drums
- Rain Sticks
- Boom Whackers
- Tambourines
Art Therapy Program
Children and Family Members will be able to participate in this program. The art Therapy Program will offer the participants a way to express their feelings to difficult to express and help clarify issues and concerns. The program will provide a safe environment that aids in developing healthy coping skills, increasing self esteem and confidence, stimulating imagination and creativity.
Items needed:
- Magic Markers
- Scissors
- Laminating Machine
- Easels
- Glue Gun
- Water Color Paints
- Construction Paper
- Glitter
- Glue Sticks
- Painting Kits
Aquatic Therapy
The Children and Family will be able to use the 49' x 20' in-ground sports pool located on Angel Field. Aquatic Therapy offers a variety of benefits to children including improvements in: mobility, coordination, strength, endurance, balance, and self confidence. These benefits are achieved through exciting water games and activities. The program will allow the children to have fun while accomplishing important therapeutic goals in individual and family settings.
Items needed:
- Pool Rings
- Noodles
- Snorkels, Fins, and Foam/Sponge Balls
- Pool Toys
Mother's For Hope - Missing Piece
Join us Saturday, May 10th at Missing Piece located in Nazareth - This four hour event (10 AM - 2 PM) will allow you to treat yourself to some of the best Home Decor, Gifts, Furniture and Vera Bradley Products.
This will be a day for Motherly Leisure/Pampering at the same time making a difference in the fight against Childhood Cancer. You will be pampered to spa-treats, door prizes, music, beverages, sweet treats and more...
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Allow Children to have HOPE
Pass the Flame of Hope On!
Go to a Friday Night Football Game and be a "Fan of Change' in the Fight
Against Childhood Cancer
WFMZ Channel 69 News Carries Story on Nicole
"We are very, very honored to present the Kids Hero Award to Linda and Dough Sheriff in honor and memory of their amazing and courageous daughter Nicole. She was given a standing ovation... Sadly, she wasn't there to see it herself. But, for Nicole Sheriff, it was never about herself."
Click here to visit the story on the 69 News web site.
Nicole Sheriff to be honored at the
Outstanding Friend to Kids Awards
69 WFMZ-TV is presenting "A fun and inspiring fundraising breakfast recognizing the life-changing educational work on behalf of kids in our region!" The event will be held Friday, October 5th, 2007, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Fogelsville, Pa. Attendees need to respond with the invitation (click here) by Sept 21st. Proceeds support vital programs and exhibits of the Weller Health Education Center.
Doug Sheriff interviewed on
Radio Pennsylvania Roundtable
WITF, 89.5 FM, Harrisburg
The May 6th-7th, 2007 Radio Pennsylvania Roundtable included a Jim Melwert interview with Angel 34 President Doug Sheriff! Click below to listen as Doug discusses Nicole's fight with cancer and the establishment of the first ICEE machine at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
ICEE Van is Ready to Chill!
The Angel 34 Foundation will be visiting local communities and events in its new ICEE Van to raise awareness and money for children battling cancer! Businesses wishing to sponsor their logo on the van please contact Doug Sheriff at 610-533-1923 or click here for a printable sponsorship form. Only 14 spots available!
The ICEE Van Schedule is now online!
Click here to see where and when it will be!
Athletes On the Field, Angels in the Community
At your school athletes are back on the field competing and learning the value of teamwork. It is a privilege for all of us to work with these fine student athletes, and to watch them develop into mature adults. We are asking for your school's participation in a new program, Athletes on the Field, Angels in the Community, which is part of the Angel 34 organization.
We need your help to enlist a team from your school to sponsor one month of an ICEE machine's operation. The cost to sponsor the machine is $250. We also ask that members of the sponsoring team create a care package that may contain a get well note and pictures of the team and players. Angel 34 will provide your team with the name and address of the contact person at your hospital of choice. A list of teams will be posted on the web site and an Angel 34 Team Card will be sent in your team's name to the local hospital for that month. The board of directors of Angel 34 will then send a certificate of participation to your school identifying your team support of children battling cancer.
Sponsors can be made up of players from a single team or you can combine players from multiple sports. For example, captains from several of your smaller teams could join together to form a sponsorship.
An enrollment form and brochure is available for download here. Thank you for your support!
