2017 Fisher House Gala raises $78,181 for the mission
You know you want to come this year……here are the photos from last year and the amazing support from our community who gave generously and had F-U-N!
You know you want to come this year……here are the photos from last year and the amazing support from our community who gave generously and had F-U-N!
My daughter and son-in-law had a scheduled C-section on Monday. I wanted to be close and packed my bag with the thought that I would sleep in labor and delivery waiting room. My son-in-law contacted the Fisher House and secured me a room and what a blessing the Fisher House has been. It has been so convenient! My oldest daughter and granddaughter came down from South Caroline and it was nice to bring my granddaughter over for a break. We enjoyed the board games, corn hole and the library, snacked while playing. The house is amazing, down to every detail! I had the pleasure to spend time with the staff; Marc, Don and Judy were so welcoming! This would be a wonderful place to volunteer or work! Thanks again for helping me be comfortable welcoming my granddaughter!
For the newsletter in PDF, March 2018 Fisher House News From our Home.
For online access, here.
February 18 was a big day for the Auxiliary and the Sons of Post 356 in Lynn Haven. They hosted a dinner, a silent auction, live auction, cake walk and raffle to raise awareness and funds for our house on Eglin AFB. Major sponsors included our friends at Gulf Power and Drewberry Engineers Inc. This group works tirelessly all year long for many charities and this event is their largest. Next year is being planned now!
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Guess what happens when a group of dedicated real estate professionals adopt a cause? A TON of good things… Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast, led by Cherie’ C Himes hosted an employee lunch and gathered A TON of donations for our guests…..this is the 2nd year and it keeps getting bigger and better! We will need a box truck next year! Those attending included their awesome team, board member for Fisher House, Bruce A Nunnally CPA, and staff of Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Do business with businesses who gives back……
At the Fisher House Benefit Cookout, 6 BHGRE Emerald Coast Agents competed for top honors as the ‘Soup Chef’ for 2018. Clark Turnipseed, Broker took home the 1st Place finish with his ‘Taco Chick’ soup recipe! Congratulations Clark!
“I am so grateful to be able to stay here. My niece was injured really bad in a car accident and family needed to be here. I jumped on a plane with no clue where I would sleep when I arrived. God opened all doors and made a way, then Fisher House did the rest. Thank you so much and may God bless you all.”
Great meeting this morning at the Kiwanis Club of Destin as they blessed local charities with their annual giving. Opus One entertained and Fisher House board member Bryan Creager was on hand to receive our donation of $500. Wonderful group of big hearts caring for the community!
Thanks to the combined talents of Kathryn Guidry, who decorated our tree and Lauren Reho, who dressed as Dorothy and woo-ed the judges, our Fisher House of the Emerald Coast placed third, netting $1,000 for our home on Eglin AFB. This month long event supports 12 charities at Grand Boulevard and provides a great outreach tool. We leave our buddy bench onsite and encourage selfies posted on our social media.
Melissa and our friends at Navy Federal Credit Union donated $350 to provide a meal for our guests staying at the house over the Thanksgiving holidays. We are grateful for their support and care for our guests.