Thank You Notes from the Community
Team Battelle volunteers touch many lives in many different ways. Here are a few thank you notes from those that have benefited from Battelle volunteers' gifts of time and compassion...
Eskimo Dog Rescue...
"I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Benton County Sheriff's office and the Humane Society of the United States, as well as the approximately 400 recently seized dogs, to thank you for all of your generous donations. The citizens of Benton County have a well deserved reputation for offering a helping hand when our neighbors need and this is proving to be the case once again. I want to assure you that 100% of the funding that is collected in this incidence will go to the care of these dogs, and to reimburse the local shelters, veterinarians and hospitals that have so willingly come to our aid, for their medical, dental and equipment expenditures. Once again, as a fellow dog lover, I want to extend my personal thank you for all of your donations. " (Summer 2009) – Larry D. Taylor, Benton County Sheriff's Office.
Junior Achievement...
"On behalf of Junior Achievement's Board of Directors, staff, and the 7,700 kindergarten through twelfth grade participating students in the greater Tri-Cities area, THANK YOU for your generous gift of Yo-Yo's and books? We want to express our sincere appreciation to PNNL for making an investment in the future of our children. Your commitment underscores your company's dedication to ensuring that our future workforce possesses the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing, highly competitive and increasingly global marketplace. " (Spring 2009) – Karen Baker, Junior Achievement Development Coordinator.
American Cancer Society Daffodil Days...
"I just want to send a quick note of thanks for all of your volunteer efforts in support of the American Cancer Society. You've been a tremendous resource and a big reason for our Daffodil Days success in the Tri-Cities area...our best year ever. I also appreciate your involvement in our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. So, thanks to you and the great folks at PNL and all the other individuals you've touched along the way to help us pursue our mission. We have over 25,000 volunteers in our District, some 3 million nationwide, and our volunteer "army" is the lifeblood of our organization. I'm constantly impressed by these volunteers and their talent, dedication, and ability to just drive and get things done. You are no doubt in the top tier of this volunteer force....thanks for all you do!!! " (Spring 2009) – Hugh Severs, Executive Director, American Cancer Society, Great West Division, Inc.
Amon Basin Project...
"This past weekend I had the good fortune to be involved in two activities where Team Battelle were participating. On Saturday they were helping to restore vegetation at Amon Preserve as well as helping to clean up trash. On Friday night I was a guest at the Neurological Society fund raiser where Team Battelle was helping with their silent auctions and raffles. On both occasions, Team Battelle make a profound difference in what is accomplished by their energy, professionalism, and willingness to do what is asked of them. A HUGE thank you goes out to Team Battelle. Tapteal greenway and the environment has been so privileged to have you work with us." (Spring 2009) – Pam Woodward, Tapteal Greenway
Mid Columbia Reading Foundation...
"Thank you so much for the books from the book drive you had for the reading foundation. We counted 395 books - Thank you for supporting the foundation." (Summer 2007) – Mark and Tracy, Mid-Columiba Reading Foundation
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation...
"Doners like you make a difference. Donors like you help the Tri-Cities Cancer extend our care behond the physical treatment of cancer patients to extra services that we provide without reimbursement. Without community support we could not continue to offer our additional services." (Summer 2007) – Bernadette Flynn, Foundation Diretor
Benton Franklin Counties Family Drug Court...
"On behalf of the Family Drug Court, we would like to express our warm appreciation for your generous effort in organizing the Team Battelle's contribution of Christmas gifts for all the children who's parents are participating in the drug court program. It was obvious that so much time and thought went into this project. Once again people at Battelle have demonstrated that they are truly caring individuals committed to making a positive difference for the children and families in our community." (Winter 2006) – Shari Gasperino, Family Drug Court Coordinator
Tri-Cities Food Bank...
"The Tri-Cities Food Bank wishes to thank Battelle volunteers from the food drive which took place through December and resulted in over 12,000 of food to our food bank. Your generous donation will allow us to help the people that we serve and is particularly needed at this time of year during the holiday season." (Winter 2006) – Art King, Executive Director
American Red Cross Turkey Trot...
"On behalf of the Turkey Trot Committee and Benton Franklin Red Cross. I would like to extend our sincerest thanks for your support of the third annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving American Red Cross, Benton Franklin Chapter
Girl Scouts Mid-Columbia Council...
"Girl Scouts Mid-Columbia Council extends its appreciation to you and the employees of Battelle for including us, and therefore all our girls members, in your annual "For the Love of Giving" Project. Every gift will play an important role in serving the young girls of our communities with this value-centered, quality, and fun leadership program. You and your employees can take pride in being partners in this tremendously important endeavor."(Winter 2006) – Bonnie Brewster, Interim CEO, Girl Scouts Mid-Columbia Council
Benton Franklin Drug Court Programs...
"The Drug Court team members wish to express an extra big thank you to Team Battelle (Winter 2006) –
American Red Cross...
"On behalf of the Turkey Trot Committee and Benton-Franklin Red Cross, I would like to extend our sincerest thanks for your support of the third annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. Your support allows us to continue as a viable Red Cross chapter, representing the best interests of the Mid-Columbia region and being a part of the network of chapters that form the American Red Cross." (Fall 2006) – Heather Filbin, Financial Development Specialist
Family First...
"I want to take this opportunity to thank Battelle once again for supporting the Family First: 2006 community parenting rally." (Summer 2006) – Michael Patterson, Emmaus Center
Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation...
"Many thanks to you for your efforts on behalf of children with cancer, and to Battelle for helping to support this research. These young researchers are extremely grateful for any financial assistance given for their work. Thank you Battelle, again, on behalf of the children." (Spring 2006) – Marlene Oliver, Fighting Children's Cancer
Lee National Denim Day...
"On behalf of everyone at Lee Jeans, thank you for the outstanding support your organization has shown at for Lee National Denim Day. You and your colleagues at Battelle are aming a valuable contribution to raising awareness and finding acure for breast cancer." (Spring 2006) – Lee Jeans, Lee Jeans
From Columbia Basin Dive Rescue...
"Columbia Basin Drive Rescue is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of Battelle's For the Love of Giving project once again this year. Battelle's wonderful employees are very generous and provided us with essential supplies and equipment that will prove invaluable during our classroom training sessions." (December 2005) – Columbia Basin Dive Rescue
From Multi-Cultural Elder Awareness Committee...
"What a wonderfully generous group of people you are! This letter is to thank all of you once again for all of the items and money that you donated through the For the Love of Giving project. We certainly appreciate all of the time it takes for you to shop for the items." (December 2005) – Dorothy Reynolds, Multi-Cultural Committee
From Tri-City Pregnancy Network...
"Just wanted to send a note and let everyone know how grateful we are for all the wonderful gifts we received through the For the Love of Giving project and throughout the year." (December 2005) – Ruth Taylor, Executive Director
From Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery...
"On behalf of the Staff, Board of Directors and Children of Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery, thank you for your continued support of our program and mission." (December 2005) – Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery
From From Chaplaincy - Tri-Cities Hospice...
"A big thank you to you and your team for helping us with donations of linens as well as cash. We can always find something we need to purchase for hospice. You truly have a true sense of the holiday spirit." (December 2005) – The Chaplaincy - Tri-Cities Hospice
From From the Neurological Resource Center...
"We are honored to have been chosen as a recipient of Team Battelle's " For the Love of Giving" project again. We are most grateful for the generous donations of the Battelle employees (December 2005) – Karen Hayes,Executive Director
From McMurray Park Envirnmental Partnership Project...
"On behalf of the people of Richland, we would like to thank Battelle for their financial to the McMurray Park restoration project on October 22." (October 2005) – Volunteers
From From the Community Clean-up & Earth Month Celebration Committee...
"Thanks for using your hands and hearts to help strengthen and beautify the Mid-Columbia. With your donations and time we were able to complete 123 projects." (July 2005) – Gail Everett,Event Chair, City of Richland
From From the Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation...
"A sincere thank you for the donation of time and effort from the Team Battelle volunteers who assisted with the golf event. You should be very proud to know that your contribution will be touching the lives of innumerable young patients and families in a very direct and meaningful way." (June 2005) – Robert Schenter,Executive Director, National Association of Cancer Patients (NACP)
From From the Kennewick School District...
"We would like to emphasize our gratitude to all of the Battelle volunteers, and for the monetary contributions for awards and trophies. The volunteers have been excellent role models and your efforts have contributed to making a difference in these students' lives and success in earning their GED certificates." (June 2005) – Jason Davis ,Instructor, JJC Day Reporting School
From From the Neurological Resource Center...
"Because of contributions from people like Team Battelle, this was the most successful Variete' fundraiser we've ever held. Proceeds from the event will help the center continue to provide education, information, referrals and emotional support for people with neurological disorders, their families, caregivers and the community." (April 2005) – Nan Goranson ,Variete' Event Manager
From From the Children's Developmental Center...
"We are tremendously thankful to you for your generosity in providing the many contributions from the Giving Tree during the holidays. With the help of gifts such as yours we are able to carry out the promise to infants and toddler's birth to three years of age by providing programs and services of occupational, physical and speech therapy and special education." (March 2005) – Cathy Olson, Development Director
From From the Red Cross...
"I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support from the Team Battelle group. We are currently collecting far below our goals this summer across the entire nation. The past two days at Battelle has helped to increase our inventory in the Pacific Northwest Region. I can't tell you how much our hospital patients who receive blood transfusions and their families appreciate each and every one of you who helped make the 2004 summer blood drive at Battelle such a huge success by volunteering time to help organize the blood drive, encourage donations, bake cookies, etc. One of the successes we can count in addition to exceeding the drive goal by 24 units, is the spirit of cooperation shown by the donors. By scheduling appointments and limiting walk-ins to only a handful each day, the donor flow was great." (Summer 2004) – Phyllis Burk, Red Cross
From From the Juvenile Justice Day Reporting School...
"The students and staff at the Juvenile Justice Day Reporting School can never express enough gratitude for all your wonderful support. The Team Battelle volunteers have helped our students by providing extra services needed to help the high-risk students we serve. We are glad to report 14 students have received their GEDs so far this year." (Summer 2004) – Jason Davis, JJC Instructor
From From the Fighting Children's Cancer Golf Tournament...
"One of the challenges facing many organizers of charitable events is getting volunteers. This is the 3rd year for the Fighting Children's Cancer Golf Tournament. We faced the same difficulty. However, thanks to Team Battelle volunteers, we filled all necessary spots. Your effort was significant. We were honored that Battelle considered the objective of the tournament—fighting children's cancer—worthy of being designated as a Team Battelle project." (Spring 2004) – Dennis Fitzgerald, Chairman
From From The Neurological Center—Variete gala event...
"As usual, we cannot even envision projects of this magnitude without the support and power of Team Battelle. The members who participated were crucial to the success, from inception to clean up. ...You are an awesome team and we are looking forward to working with you again next year." – Carole Fingerson, TNC Executive Director (2004)