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November 2009
FM LADY THUNDER donated 48 Master
combination locks to the Marcus High School boys basketball program.
October 2009
FM LADY THUNDER donated $25 to the American
Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" initiative. We are routinely honored to participate in such
events with the hopes that a cure can be found soon.
August 2009
FM LADY THUNDER donated seventeen (17)
20" 3-speed box fans to the Senior Center serving the Lewisville and Flower Mound communities. The fans will be distributed
by volunteers for "Meal on Wheels" who know exactly which local seniors are in greatest need of these items.
August 2009
FM LADY THUNDER donated eleven (11) AMC movie
passes to the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito, California. The tickets had expired to be used in
Texas; however, expiration of such items is prohibited by the State of California.
The Director of Operations, Mr. Brett Wilson, was asked to distribute the tickets to young ladies that demonstrate
high levels of leadership in either the classroom or community.
Letter from GRACE for 3rd Annual Noodle Drive
June 2009
The 3rd Annual "Feed-a-Kid" Noodle Drive benefiting CCA in Lewisville, Metrocrest Social
Services Center in Carrollton and GRACE in Grapevine was a HUGE success.
Items such as Top Ramen, Cup-O-Noodles and Mac-n-Cheese are in HIGH DEMAND by local
families once the kids are out of school for the summer. So much product was collected that both stores ran out of mutiple
types of items that we were collecting.
In total, the initiative generated BIG numbers:
7,312 from FM collections
12,149 from Southlake collections
19,461 Total
We would like to extend a sincere level of appreciation to the citizens of Flower Mound
and Southlake, Kroger, Kraft employees and the awesome member families of FM LADY THUNDER
who volunteer the necessary time and resources to achieve our goals.
May 2009
FM
LADY THUNDER received a request for financial support from a long time supporter
of the program to considering providing assistance in a fund raising initiative for Susan G. Komen "Breast Cancer
3-Day".
FM LADY THUNDER was
proud to provide immediate support by donating $150 to this worthwhile cause.
May 2009
FM
LADY THUNDER proudly announces a monthly financial commitment of support for
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in pursuit of their organizations initiatives.
The decision to support the JDRF comes from member families faced with the challenges of diabetes,
a recent recruit impacted by the effects of juvenile diabetes and the inspiration of NBA and Boston Celtics star Ray Allen
who recently announced the challenges his family is facing with their young son.
April 2009
FM
LADY THUNDER received a request for financial support from a long time supporter
of the program, who is also a recent cancer survivor, to consider providing assistance in a fund raising initiative
for The American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life".
FM LADY THUNDER was
proud to provide immediate support by donating $100 to this worthwhile cause.
Letter from Town of Flower Mound for 1st Annual (Spring Break '09) Camp at CAC
March 2009
FM
LADY THUNDER provided a 3-day 7.5 hr camp to young ladies ages 7-14 at
the Community Activities Center in Flower Mound. FM LADY THUNDER players and coaches volunteered their time and knowledge to improve the skill sets
of the 30 campers attending the session.
Campers also donated 25 lbs of peanut
butter for the benefit of a local families.
Letter from Paducah Chapter of American Red Cross
February 2009
FM
LADY THUNDER recognized an opportunity to help a local chapter of the American Red Cross asked to provide basic life
necessities to the citizens of Paducah, KY following a devastating ice storm on 27-JAN-09.
On behalf of the Roof family (originally from Paducah) the members of our world-class organization
are proud to donate $800 to the Paducah, KY chapter of the American Red Cross.
January 2009
FM
LADY THUNDER launched our "4th Annnual Coat Drive". This years goal
was to exceed 100 items. In total, the families collected enough items to be delivered to the following beneficiaries:
- 75 items to CCA in Lewisville.
- 35 items to Grace Baptist
Church in Flower Mound.
October 2008
FM LADY THUNDER received
a request to support from a strong supporter of our organization for the Susan G. Komen race for the cure event held
the weekend of 18-OCT. The FM LADY THUNDER youth
organization, and our supporting members, are proud to support this worthy cause with a financial donation in support
of LaTanya Johnson and her commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.
FM LADY THUNDER 2nd
annual peanut butter drive was underway. The goal for years initiative was 250+ lbs. Donations
collected during this initiative was be split between CCA in Lewisville, the Metrocrest Social Services Center in
Carrollton and Grace Baptist Church in Flower Mound.
The organization had the privelage of setting up shop in front of the Flower Mound Kroger where the ladies
collected enough product and financial support to provide 555 lbs of peanut butter.
That's over 1/4 of a ton of peanut butter for only 8 hours of focused effort to help the community!
August 2008
Temperatures in North Texas had exceeded 100
degrees for 12+ consecutive days. The heat became such a concern that local, county and state authorities issued a rare
heat advisory requesting citizens stay out of the heat for health concerns. KDFW ran a news story about an initiative
being coordinated by Mission Arlington to provide fans to those in need. After seeing the story FM LADY THUNDER provided sufficient financial support to purchase five (5) units to help those
in need.
July 2008
FM
LADY THUNDER provided two 4-day 8-hr camps to young ladies ages 7-14 that
are residents of the Town of Flower Mound at the newly opened Community Activities Center. FM
LADY THUNDER players, coaches and even parents volunteered
their time and knowledge to improve the skill sets of the 30+ campers attending the session.
Letter from Town of Flower Mound for 1st Annual (Summer '08) Camp at CAC
Letter of Appreciation from Metrocrest for 2nd Annual Noodle Drive
May 2008
2nd Annual
"Feed-a-Kid" Noodle Drive benefiting Metrocrest Social Services Center.
Items such as Top Ramen, Cup-O-Noodles and Mac-n-Cheese are in HIGH DEMAND by local
families once the kids are out of school for the summer.
Our goal for the 2008 initiative was to provide 2000 servings. In total, the initiative generated 5100 servings.
Way to go THUNDER!
During the week of 02-JUN we delivered:
- 3,360 servings of noodle related items,
- 192 cans of Tuna Fish packed in water,
- 360 cans of Creamed Corn,
- 200 lbs of Sugar (50 4lb bags),
- 384 rolls of Toilet Paper,
- 120 boxes of Laundry Soap (enough for 9,240 loads).
We would like to extend a sincere level of appreciation to the citizens of Flower Mound,
Kroger's, employees of the City of Irving and member families of FM LADY THUNDER
who volunteer the necessary time and resources to achieve our goals.
January 2008
FM
LADY THUNDER launched our "3rd Annnual Coat Drive". This years goal
was to exceed 100 items. In total, the families collected 145 items that have been delivered to CCA in Lewisville.
Way to go Thunder!
November 2007
On
Friday, 30-NOV FM LADY THUNDER recognized
an opportunity to provide assistance with a food collection activity benefiting Metrocrest Social Service Center. The
organization donated 6 canned goods per member of our organization. The 84 cans of goods donated on behalf
of our youth group will assist multiple families in their time of need.
FM LADY THUNDER provided
CPR and Basic 1st Aid certification for members and guests on Saturday, November 10, 2007. The 11 young ladies
that participated in this opportunity left the 4.5 hr training session with the skills and knowledge necessary to correctly
handle the medical situations covered in the training. The expense associated with this activity was
covered by the organization with the instructors time donated to the youth group.
FM LADY THUNDER 1st
annual peanut butter drive. The group collected 137 items for a total weight of 155 lbs. The
items were donated to the Metrocrest Social Services Center.
Letter from Metrocrest Social Services Center
May 2007
We had UNIQUE opportunity to assemble care packages for
our soldiers in Iraq. We had a player whose uncle was recently deployed and requested a few items
that would make life for his squad a bit easier.
Of course FM LADY THUNDER responded
to the call for support of our soldiers!
Each care package contained: baby wipes, eye drops, lip balm, tooth brush, various
snacks, hand sanitizer, silly string, sun
screen, sunflower seeds, padded socks and PLENTY of love!
April 2007
1st Annual
"Feed-a-Kid" Noodle Drive.
Metrocrest
Social Services Center requested assistance with preparing for the upcoming summer vacation. The center put
the call out for specific food related items that could be opened, heated and served in a quick and safe manner by school
age kids.
Items such as Top Ramen, Cup-O-Noodles and Mac-n-Cheese are in HIGH DEMAND by
local families once the kids are out of school for the summer.
Our goal was to provide 800 servings. In total,
the Thunder Family collected 1117 servings.
Thanks to ALL for their generosity!
December
2006/January 2007
The FM LADY THUNDER "2nd Annual Coat Drive" yielded a total of 71 items exceeding last
years total of 43. Items were taken to a local shelter for distribution to those in greatest need.
Once again the giving spirit, generousity and commitment
to community service of FM LADY THUNDER shines bright!
November 2006
Members of
FM LADY THUNDER volunteered time to the Metrocrest Social Service Center
to assist with food distribution to families in need. This activity was held to demonstrate to the players where and
how all the canned goods collected in the drive reach the end recepient.
October/November 2006
FM LADY THUNDER
held the "2nd Annual Canned Food Drive". Items collected were delivered
to CCA in Lewisville on 22-NOV. This year the ladies collect 538 items weighing just
under 400 lbs!
September 2006
FM LADY THUNDER realized an
opportunity to provide a scholarship to cover an exceptional student with her league entry fees in order to provide this young
lady and opportunity to join the Thunder Family.
March 2006
FM LADY THUNDER realized an
opportunity to help a member of the "Thunder Family" with league entry fees in order to keep a current player active
within the program to continue the development of her basketball skills.
February 2006
FM LADY THUNDER
realized a unique opportunity to help a member of the "Thunder Family".
A request for assistance was submitted thru the "Thunder Family" network
and as a result we were able to provide subtantial financial and grocery assistance in an absolute time
of need.
Let there never be a doubt where the focus and intent of the FM LADY THUNDER families are in regards to teaching our daughters
valuable life lessons.
December 2005
FM LADY THUNDER launched
our "1st Annual Coat Drive".
Through the responses of our "Thunder Family" and the door-to-door
collection efforts of several players we were able to collect and donate a total of 43 coats, jackets, sweaters or pull-overs
to a local shelter.
November 2005
FM LADY THUNDER launched
our "1st Annual Canned Food Drive".
Through the gracious donations of our families, and door-to-door collection
activities in the neighborhoods of several players, we were able to collect 138 non-perishable food items or toiletries.
In total, just over 100 lbs of items were collected in our first annual
event.
June 2005
Summer camp entry fees were covered for a player on FM
LADY THUNDER.
Note: This activity proved to be a real blessing as
it was from the Marcus High School camp that BOTH our of more senior post players were recruited!
February 2005
Members of the FM LADY THUNDER visit
the Cross Timbers Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Flower Mound, TX.
Team members delivered bags of candy and cards to residents and met a lady named
Annie Early. Ironically, Annie was a starting guard of a Pasadena, Texas girls high school basketball team in the early
'20's. Annie identified her team was the back-to-back state champions in 1920 and 1921.
The girls loved speaking with Annie as much as Annie loved speaking with the girls.
We returned a week later to present Annie with a framed photo (similar to the photo below) and a basketball identifying Annie
as an "Honorary Member of FM LADY THUNDER" signed by all the players
It's really amazing to witness a single leg amputee bound in a wheel chair to still
have the willingness and ability to successfully dribble a basketball at the age of 100 years old! Annie preaches tough,
in your face, defense EVERY VISIT and identifies this as the key to her teams success in winning the Texas state championship
in back-to-back seasons.
A few on the team still visit Annie from time-to-time and have developed quite an
important mentorship opportunity for one of our young players.
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