Gifts to the Sanctuary ~ 2010

Lois Wood   August 2010 - Lois, our girls are sure to enjoy your generous donation to underwrite special produce treats for them! Thanks so much for your support.
Juli Bertram   August 2010 - Thank you, Juli, for donating one 50 lb. bag of flax seeds! Our Girls receive many different health benefits from flax seeds. Thanks for supporting this need.
Beth Palmer, Anne Neumann   August 2010 - Thank you to Beth and Anne for your donations to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for the Girls! They will get some tasty treats with your donations.
Donna Clark   August 2010 - Donna, thanks for contributing to the general medical fund for Liz. We are grateful for all donations toward this need. As you can imagine, these treatments can be quite expensive. Thank you, again!
Marilynn Robinson   August 2010 - Thank you, Marilynn, for underwriting Vitamin B-12 for Lizzie. This supplement should be helpful during her treatments. Thanks for your support!
Concetta Toniolo   August 2010 - Concetta, thanks so much for donating the Wal-Mart gift card. We regularly need to pick up small items at Wal-Mart and these cards are so handy for those needs. Thanks a bunch!
Joan Spievak   August 2010 - Joan, you are awesome! Our caregivers just requested 10 Neverkink hoses and you were on it. Thank you for underwriting all 10 hoses for the Girls!
Linda Dineen   August 2010 - Linda, thanks so much for underwriting all 4 of the hoods that are used with the PAPRs listed on our lab wish list! We appreciate all you do to support the Girls and the Sanctuary!
Dennis Bogart   August 2010 - Dennis, thank you for your underwriting donation to use for whatever the Girls need. We applied your donation toward the ongoing need of peanut butter. Thanks, again!
Kathy and Nathan Brigger   August 2010 - More Gatorade! Thanks to Kathy and Nathan Brigger for underwriting this item for our staff. We appreciate it so much!
Sheila Hughes   August 2010 - Yum..... cold, juicy watermelon! Just what the Girls need to cool off on a hot summer day. Thanks, Sheila, for treating them with 30 watermelons!
Elizabeth Jackson   August 2010 - Elizabeth, thank you so much underwriting automatic waterers. You donation finishes up the amount needed for our fifth waterer and has us started on the sixth one. We are so excited to have these waterers! Thanks for your support!
Gina Phelps   August 2010 - Yay, Gina! Thank you for underwriting the cost of the two monopods we recently purchased for the new video cameras at Africa and Q Barn. This will help tremendously with new video footage!
Wanda Phyle   August 2010 - Thank you, Wanda, for underwriting Vitamin B-12 for Lizzie. Just like us, Lizzie needs her vitamins, too! Thanks so much!
James Takaesu   August 2010 - James, thanks a bunch for all the assorted flavors of Gatorade to quench the thirst of our dedicated caregivers and maintenance crew! They definitely need plenty to drink during these hot, summer days we've had lately! Thanks for the wonderful donation of AAA batteries. This should hold us for a while!
Carol Milman, Anthony Gatenby   August 2010 - Carol and Anthony, thanks so much to both of you for supporting Liz's general medical fund. This is a huge expense and we are truly grateful for all donations toward this fund. Thanks for your support!
Dolores Walker   August 2010 - Thanks to Dolores for underwriting the recent purchase of U-Gard for Liz. We appreciate your quick response to this request. Thanks, again!
Lillian Kase   August 2010 - Thank you, Lillian, for helping us purchase an ongoing dietary item for the girls...peanut butter. We appreciate your continued support very much!
Susan Carrick   July 2010 - Susan, your donation is simply marvelous! Thank you sooooo much for underwriting the Nikon camera with two lens outfit. We also appreciate the extra memory cards, too. Get ready for some great photos!
Ele-fans Herd   July 2010 - Let's hear it for the Ele-fans! You all blew it out this month with all the items your blitz helped purchase. Not only did you underwrite two monster hoses and four sets of wheels and axles for the water trailers, you also purchased a much needed ensilage fork for Asia, a push and pull lance for Q Barn, three gallons of castile soap, three bottles of citronella oil and three packs of cryovials! This is AWESOME! Thank you very much!
Joan Spievak   July 2010 - Joan, our caregivers are thrilled to get new seat covers for the 4-wheelers. Thanks for underwriting the two remaining covers on the wish list. Lizzie sends her love for your generous donation toward her general medical fund! Thank you!
Fay Morris   July 2010 - Fay, thank you so much for underwriting the Conical Centrifuge Tubes from our lab wish list! You took care of that need right away and we appreciate it!
W. F. Young, Inc.   July 2010 - Many thanks for your generous donation of B-L Solution to the Girls! We appreciate it very much!
Donna Damarodas, Kathy Shimata   July 2010 - Donna and Kathy, we greatly appreciate your donations to underwrite Probiotics for Lizzie. Thanks for helping her with this need!
Valerie Marini   July 2010 - Thank you, Valerie, for underwriting one carton of Envirocide Disinfectant. You already know how important this disinfectant is for cleaning. We appreciate your help with this need!
Harsharan Singh   July 2010 - Thank you, Harsharan, for contributing to Liz's General Medical Fund. We appreciate your support of this ongoing need!
Marisa Shea   July 2010 - Marisa, thanks so much for underwriting the Serum Separator Tubes. You had perfect timing with this donation...we will be ordering them today! Miss Frieda appreciates the Probiotics Gel, too. Thanks for your support!
Judy and Gary Smith   July 2010 - Hooray! Judy and Gary have generously underwritten two monster water hoses for our barns. These 150 ft. hoses will help tremendously in reaching farther distances with less disconnects. Thanks a bunch!

Kathy and Nathan Brigger   July 2010 - Kathy and Nathan, we appreciate your donation to underwrite Gatorade. We want to keep our staff supplied with this drink so they don't get dehydrated. Thanks for your help!
Margaret Lourdes, Elizabeth Dietz, Laura Cotter   July 2010 - Margaret, Elizabeth and Laura, thanks for donating toward our ongoing need for fresh fruits and vegetables...something we will always need! Thanks to all of you!
Fay Morris   July 2010 - Thank you, Miss Fay, for underwriting the urine sediment stain from our lab wish list needs. This will be very useful to our caregivers. We appreciate your support!
Rich Hendele & Barbara Bayley   July 2010 - Thank you, thank you to Rich and Barbara for underwriting figs and sugarcane for the Girls in honor of your 19th Wedding Anniversary on July 21st. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Enjoy your special day.

Anonymous Donor   July 2010 - Thank you for donating two bottles of Vitamin B-6 for Miss Liz. We appreciate your donation very much. The shipment did not include the donor's name and the company could not provide that information. I would be happy to mail your acknowledgment receipt if you will contact me at lorenda@elephants.com regarding this donation. Thanks, again!
Anne Lyons   July 2010 - Anne, thanks so much for donating two gallons of Husqvarna Bar & Chain Oil. The caregivers will be happy to get this. Thanks a bunch!
Valerie Marini   July 2010 - Yay, Valerie! Thanks so much for donating 40 packs of assorted Gatorade for our caregivers and maintenance staff. It it very much appreciated during these hot summer days! Our girls will appreciate the bug repellent donation as well. Thanks, again!
Ele-fans Herd   July 2010 - Yahoo, Ele-fans! Thanks for underwriting Buzz Off and Skin So Soft for the Girls. This should help keep those flies away! We also want to thank you for the cool and refreshing watermelons you underwrote for all the Girls and a few for the staff, too! Each of the Girls will have their very own melon. Thanks, again.
Lynne Rice   July 2010 - Thanks to Lynn for your generous underwriting donation for peanut butter. We will be able to purchase several pails of peanut butter with your donation!
Linda Dineen   July 2010 - Thank you, Ms. Linda, for your faithful contribution towards our lab needs. We really appreciate your underwriting of two boxes of Cryovials and one box of Nalgene Cryogenic Storage Boxes!
Karen Hoxie   July 2010 - Yay, Karen! Thank you very much for helping out with the HEPA Airmate Air Filter Units (PAPRs). We haven't received a lot of underwriting for these units so we are grateful for your contribution!
Gerri Lazowski   July 2010 - Gerri, thank you for underwriting two of Winkie's added supplements...mangoes and sugar snap peas. We appreciate your help with this ongoing need!
Victoria Shields   July 2010 - Thank you, Victoria, for your continuing support of donating Canina Senior Vitamins for Bella and the rest of our Sanctuary doggies! We are thankful for your support.
Danielle Parsons   July 2010 - Thank you, Danielle, for your donation of Pro-Mix 2-cycle engine oil! We always have some piece of equipment in use that requires this oil. The Q Barn staff greatly appreciates the donation of fifteen 65W flood bulbs, too! Thanks a bunch!
Susan Carrick, Terry Newell   July 2010 - Many, many thanks to Susan and Terry for quickly meeting our need of a new centrifuge! This new piece of equipment will be beneficial in testing Liz's bloods. We appreciate you so much!
Lillian Kase   July 2010 - Lillian, thanks for your underwriting contributions to use where needed most. We really need some more seat covers for our 4-wheelers and Tyvek coveralls for caregivers at Q Barn so we have applied your donations toward these needs. Thanks, again!
Patricia Reber   July 2010 - Patricia, thanks so much for donating toward our ongoing need for Vet Lube. Lizzie's caregivers send a big thank you to you!
Jackie Bennett   July 2010 - Thank you, Jackie, for honoring Ms. Shirley's anniversary with your donation to under strawberries and watermelon. We appreciate your support so much!
Nancy Haynes   July 2010 - Nancy, Thanks so much for underwriting "treats" for the Girls! We will be sure to purchase some juicy produce for them.
Christen Kidd   June 2010 - Many thanks to Christen for donating Equine Bug Repellent! The bugs, especially flies, can be aggravating to the Girls during the summer months. Thanks for helping with this need.
Nicholas Zell   June 2010 - HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY, NICHOLAS! Thank you so much for sharing your birthday celebration with the Girls at the Sanctuary! What an awesome gift, to donate your birthday money ($300.00) to the elephants. Your donation will purchase Vitamin E and cranberries for the Girls!

Joan Spievak   June 2010 - Joan, we are so grateful for your support! Your decision to sponor two 4-wheelers in 2010 is EXCELLENT! Thank you for your generous donation to sponsor our sixth 4-wheeler..."Sissy's Tire" with love from Joan. (Joan also sponored "The Neddie" earlier this year.) Thank you for caring so much for the elephants!
Kathy & Nathan Brigger   June 2010 - Thanks to Kathy and Nathan! You are keeping us supplied with the Pro-Mix 2-cycle engine oil. This is great!
Lois Wood   June 2010 - Lois, thank you for underwriting one of the wheels and axles that will repair our water trailers for the Girls. This is greatly appreciated, especially during our heated temperatures. Our Girls are sure to enjoy the watermelons and bananas you requested as well! Thanks so much!
Barbara Borchardt, Delores Ditsworth, Linda Brainard   June 2010 - Yummmmmm! THANK YOU to Barbara, Delores and Linda for your generous donations to underwrite produce. We want to keep that fresh produce coming for the Girls. Your donations help so much!
Brian Matthews, Dennis & Maureen Bogart   June 2010 - Our Girls LOVE their peanut butter treats! Many thanks to Brian, Dennis and Maureen for underwriting peanut butter, a continual need at the Sanctuary!
Julie & Cliff Sprinkle   June 2010 - Thank you to Julie and Cliff, for donating one bottle of Schizandra Berry and one 50 lb. bag of whole flax seeds. Our supplements are so important to the Girls. Thanks for helping with these needs.

Valerie Marini, James Vanarsdel   June 2010 - Thank you, thank you! Valerie and James, you both came to the rescue with donating the much needed feed bins for the Girls. You each donated 20 bins so these should take care of us for a while! They will certainly be used! Valerie, we appreciate your additional underwriting of the all purpose spray bottles as well!
Anne Lyons   June 2010 - Anne, thank you very much for donating two pump sprayers. Are caregivers are anxious to try these out...anything to keep those pesky bugs at bay! Thank you!
Bea Slingsby   June 2010 - Bea, your generous donation to completely underwrite one of the much needed automatic waterers is simply marvelous! We are grateful for your support!
Linda Dineen   June 2010 - Linda, thanks for the great donations to underwrite the BD-BBL Culture Swab Collection & Transport System as well as all 4 3M Air Mate High Efficiency Filters for use with our PAPRs. This is fantastic! Thanks so much.
Joyce Stocks   June 2010 - Thank you, Joyce, for your donation to purchase produce for the Girls! This is always a good choice to underwrite as it is an ongoing need. Thanks, again.
Patricia Casad   June 2010 - Patricia, thanks so much for your underwriting donation. We applied that donation toward the purchase of a seat cover for our 4-wheelers. The caregivers are excited to get seat covers!
Malia Jones, Rachel Morey, Eco-Blends, Inc., Lorraine Smith   June 2010 - Many thanks to Tracey, Zack, Malia, Rachel, Eco-Blends and Lorraine! Our Girls are certainly glad to receive your donations of Equine Bug Repellent Spray. This should keep those pesky bugs away. We are very appreciative of our long-time supplier, Eco-Blends. Alison, you have always been a big help with this need. Thanks so much! Lorraine, thanks for the gallon of Slime Tire Sealant, too. This will be very handy!
Juanita Eisinger   June 2010 - Thank you, Juanita. All the Girls will benefit from your donation of flax seeds. We appreciate all you do for them!
Dennis & Maureen Bogart   June 2010 - Many thanks to Dennis and Maureen for your generous donation to "help the girls where needed most". Your donation helped purchase Cosequin Equine Powder. Thank you very much!
Jacqueline Bennett   June 2010 - Jackie, thank you for your donation to underwrite the portable generators. This is something we truly needed in the Santuary. We appreciate your support of this need!
Edna Bowman   June 2010 - Edna, thank you so much for underwriting watermelons for each of the Girls! This is sure to be a refreshing treat for them during the summer, especially now that our temperatures have reached the 90s. Thanks for your support!
Marlene Dinkins   June 2010 - Marlene, thank you for thinking of Bella. Your donation was applied to Myristin. This is a gresat supplement for all the Sanctuary dogs. Thanks, again!
Shelly Willcutt, Dorrit Buckley   June 2010 - Shelly and Dorrit, thanks for underwriting fresh fruits and vegetables for the Girls. This is a large and ongoing expense so we are always happy to receive donations for produce! Thanks to both of you.
Charmaine Stretz   June 2010 - Thank you, Charmaine. Your donation to underwrite Probiotics Gel will be very helpful to Miss Frieda! THANK YOU.
Anonymous Donors   May 2010 - THANK YOU to the two donors who generously donated AA and AAA batteries! We were very happy to receive these batteries. We had almost depleted our stock. (I would like to list your names; however, the company you ordered through would not release your names to me due to privacy laws. If you would like to email me at lorenda@elephants.com regarding your donation, I would be happy to acknowledge your donation on Sanctuary Much and mail a receipt to you.)
Linda Dineen   May 2010 - Linda, thank you very much for underwriting two boxes of Tiegland Modified Culture Swabs. This is fantastic! As always, thank you for your support.
Ele-fans Herd   May 2010 - Many, many thanks to the Ele-fans for your blitz donations in honor of Barbara, Bunny and Ned! Your donations helped us purchase flax seed, cranberries, Vitamin E, Cosequin Equine Powder, B-L Solution, Myristin for Bella nd her buddies, snow peas, four boxes of mangoes for all the girls, probiotics gel for Miss Frieda, Vitamin B6 for Lizzie, and peanut butter for all the girls! THANK YOU!
Kathy & Nathan Brigger   May 2010 - Kathy & Nathan, thanks a bunch for underwriting Pro Mix 2 cycle engine oil. As you can imagine, we use a lot of this oil! We appreciate your support.
Lillian Kase   May 2010 - Lillian, thank you very much for underwriting peanut butter. As you know, this is a "must have" item at the Sanctuary. The Girls love it! Thanks, again.
Noa Benyehuda   May 2010 - Noa, thanks so much for your assortment of tasty items for the girls. They will certainly enjoy the mangoes, snow peas, fresh fruits and vegetables and peanut butter! Thank you!
Robbin Thomas   May 2010 - Thank you, Robbin, for your generous donation to underwrite fresh fruits and vegetables for the girls! They are sure to enjoy some tasty treats with your contribution.
Sathish Jothikumar   May 2010 - Thank you, Sathish, for underwriting wood shavings. This continual need is greatly appreciated! Thanks, again.
Elizabeth O'Connor   May 2010 - Elizabeth, thanks so much for underwriting Vet Lube for Liz. Thank you for helping with Liz's wish list needs!
Janine Wilson   May 2010 - Thank you, Janine, for contributing to Liz's General Medical Fund and to the balance remaining on our 4-wheeler purchase. The African Barn staff is very happy with their new lockers. Thanks a bunch for taking care of the remaining balance needed on this purchase! We appreciate your support!
Linda Royle-Weest, Frances Younkins   May 2010 - Thanks to Linda and Frances for helping us with Bella's supplements. Your donations will help us purchase more Myristin for Bella and her furry friends! Thanks for your support.
Gary and Judy Smith   May 2010 - THANK YOU to Gary and Judy for your generous donation to underwrite sugar cane for all the Girls! Each of our Girls will have six yummy stalks of their very own!
Elinor Zetina   May 2010 - Elinor, thank you very much for your generous donation of respirator masks and bandanas for the caregivers! Twenty boxes of masks will help tremendously! THANK YOU.
Cora Moore, Elizabeth O'Connor   May 2010 - Cora and Elizabeth, thanks so much for donating marshmallow extract for Miss Liz. Your donations should have us in good shape with this need for a while! Thanks, again.
Richard & Sybil Lefebvre   May 2010 - Many, many thanks to Richard and Sybil for your generous donations! We truly appreciate your support of our medical needs and supplements such as exam gloves, winged infusions sets, Red Cell, Vet Lube and Tyvek Coveralls. Our cats are sure to enjoy all the Iams cat food and the office staff ALWAYS needs copy paper! THANK YOU!
Charmaine Stretz   May 2010 - Charmaine, thanks so much for donating two bottles of Vitamin B-6 for Lizzie!! Thanks for supporting this need!!
Nancy Files   May 2010 - Thank you, thank you, Nancy!!! We greatly appreciate the AA and AAA batteries that you donated as well as the generous assortment of Gatorade!!! This is great!!!
Seventh Generation   May 2010 - Thank you to Seventh Generation and Sheila Hollender for your donation of Seventh Generation laundry detergent!! We appreciate your generous donation and support of our work!!
Pacific Powersports, Inc.   April 2010 - A great, big thanks to Bill Michels and Pacific Powersports for donating three seat covers for our 4-wheelers!! Our caregivers were delighted to get these!! Thanks, again!
Northern Safety Company   April 2010 - Many thanks to Northern Safety Company for supporting the Sanctuary by donating Gatorade!! We appreciate your support!
Kathleen Mohning   April 2010 - Kathleen, thanks so much for underwriting snow peas for Miss Winkie. This is a special request for Winkie. Thanks for thinking of her!!
Ele-fans Herd   April 2010 - Yahooooo, Ele-fans!!!! Thanks so very much for underwriting the pumps for the water trailers, a much needed item!! The African Barn caregivers are thrilled with their new lockers, too!!! We appreciate all you do!!!
Victoria Shields   April 2010 - Victoria, thanks so much for donating Canine Senior Vitamins. We love all our Sanctuary dogs and want to keep them in good health. Thanks for helping with this need!!
Susan Pristash   April 2010 - Susan, thanks so much for donating Slime tire sealant!!! Our caregivers and maintenance staff were happy to see this arrival!!! This will be a big help in keeping our trailers and 4-wheelers on the move!!

Valerie Marini   April 2010 - Yay, Valerie!!!! Thanks a bunch for donating two wall mount hose reels!! These are a big help in keeping our hoses neat and tidy and the dual hose connectors are greatly appreciated! Thanks, again!!
Carolyn Barber   April 2010 - Thank you, Carolyn, for donating 60 lbs. of sea salt!!! With this donation we should be stocked up for foot soaks. Thank you for helping with this need!!
Anne Worden   April 2010 - Thanks to Anne for donating Schizandra Berry!! Winkie is doing well with this supplement. Thank you for supporting this need!!
Joan Spievak   April 2010 - Yahoooo!!!! Many thanks to Joan for underwriting all 10 steel leaf rakes!!! These will be used right away with all the spring cleaning going on around the barns! Thanks so much!!!
Marc Novak   April 2010 - Thanks, Marc, for underwriting peanut butter. Your donation is very much appreciated... not to mention it is almost time to reorder!! Thank you!!!
Lois Wood   April 2010 - Thank you, Lois, for underwriting Sterile Water! Thank you for supporting the needs on our lab wish list!!
Kerry McCann   April 2010 - Kerry, thanks a bunch for underwriting mangoes!!! Your donation should purchase several orders for Ms. Winkie! Thanks for your support!!
Lynda Jane Stanley   April 2010 - Fantastic!!! Many thanks to Lynda for underwriting all four boxes of Winged IV Infusion Sets requested on Liz's wish list!!! We appreciate your support!!
Sylvia Strike   April 2010 - Sylvia, thank you for your wonderful donation to underwrite Rotors for the Abaxis Chemistry Analyzer!! We just reordered these, so your donation will be put to use right away!!
Cynthia Wroblowsky   April 2010 - Thank you!!!! Cynthia, your donations to purchase Rotors for Abaxis Chemical Analyzer, respiratory masks and Tyvek coveralls is simply wonderful!! Thanks so much for supporting Liz and her wish list needs!!
Kathy and Nathan Brigger   April 2010 - Thanks to Kathy and Nathan for your donation to underwrite Pro-Mix 2-cycle engine oil!! This is very much appreciated by our caregivers and maintenance staff!!
Melba Duncan, Lorraine Smith, Lisa Taylor   April 2010 - Many thanks to Melba, Lorraine and Lisa for your generous donations to underwrite fresh fruits and vegetables for the Girls!!! Lisa specifically requested the largest bag of apples for Shirley that her donation would buy!! Thank you, ladies, for all your support!!!
Tanya Tavarczky-Barchas   April 2010 - Thank you, Tanya, for donating one bottle of Myristin for our dogs residing at the Sanctuary!!! This is a great supplement to help keep them in good health. Thanks for thinking of them!!!
Judy & Gary Smith   April 2010 - THANK YOU!!!! Judy and Gary, we greatly appreciate your generous donation to underwrite trash bags! We need these regularly at all the barns, office and maintenance shop!!
Fay Morris   April 2010 - Thank you, Fay, for underwriting respiratory masks from Liz's wish list. We use a lot of these and will soon be reordering. Thanks for your support!!!
Tiffani Migliore   April 2010 - Tiffani, thank you for your donation to underwrite Cosequin Equine Powder for the Girls!! We order this in large quantities and always need help with this supplement. Thanks!!!
Christiana Frank   April 2010 - Christiana, thank you for underwriting B-L Solution. This is a large expense in supplemental needs for the Girls. Thank you for helping with this need!!!
Karen Hoxie, Colleen McMullen   April 2010 - Karen and Colleen, thanks so much for underwriting wood shavings for the Girls!! We appreciate your generous support!!
Lillian Kase   April 2010 - Yum......more peanut butter!!! Thanks to Lillian for underwriting this ongoing need at the Sanctuary!! This is a supplement that we definitely need to keep in stock. Thank you!!
Linda Dineen   April 2010 - Linda, thanks so much for underwriting Greenliners and four hoods requested on our lab wish list!! The Greenliners are a new shipping container that we have found that are environmentally friendly and suitable for shipping blood samples and trunk washes. Thanks for helping with this need!!
Marisa Shea   April 2010 - Many thanks to Marisa for donating two bags of sea salt for Frieda's foot soaks. Miss Frieda continues to benefit from her "spa treatments" with your donations!! Thank you!!

Pam Potter   April 2010 - Pam, thanks so much for donating three gallons of Red Cell!! This is a great supply of iron and vitamin supplements for Miss Liz!! Thanks so much!!
Charmaine Stretz, Barbara Cebula   April 2010 - Charmaine and Barbara, thanks a bunch for donating dual hose connectors!! These will be put to use right away!!! Thanks again!!
Jennifer Barry   April 2010 - Thank you, Jennifer, for donating 3 lbs. of Elecampane Root for Miss Liz!! As you know, this is an ongoing need and very much appreciated!!!
Laurie Gibb   April 2010 - Laurie, thanks for donating two DeWalt 18 volt batteries!! We have an assortment of power tools and flashlights that use these batteries. These are greatly appreciated!!
Nancy Files   April 2010 - Thank you, Nancy!!!! We were very happy to get the assorted packs of Gatorade that you donated!! Temperatures are heating up and our caregivers will need plenty of fluids!!
Beverly Rouzer   April 2010 - Beverly, thank you for underwriting one hood for the PAPR systems requested on Liz's wish list. This is greatly appreciated!!!
Christine Deorio   April 2010 - Thanks, Christine, for donating towards Liz's General Medical Fund as well as the new motor for Africa's pressure washer!!! Thanks for your support!!!
Joan Spievak   March 2010 - Joan, thank you so much for underwriting the Olympus USB Download Cable for Q Barn. Our caregivers will be thrilled to get this cable!! We are also very appreciative of your donation toward the HEPA Airmate Filter Unit!!! Many thanks to you!!
Ele-fans Herd   March 2010 - Our Ele-fans are simply amazing!!! They raised enough funds to completely underwrite the elephant emergency kits, but they didn't stop there!! They began another blitz in honor of Lizzie and her dedicated caregivers to underwrite items from Liz's wish list, and boy did they...one HEPA Airmate Filter Unit, two boxes of Envirocide, five hoods, five air filters for hoods, one gallon of Red Cell and last, but not least, Lizzie's favorite food...broccoli along with special treats of red apples, cucumbers and yellow squash!!! You all are truly the best!!!
Pattie Reber   March 2010 - Pattie, thank you so much for your generous donation to underwrite Vet Lube for Lizzie!! We appreciate your support with Liz's treatments!!
Elizabeth Dodd, Susan Carrick, Rhonda Lindsay, Lane Olson, Lisa Nofzinger, Taryn Toma   March 2010 - Many, many thanks to each of you for your generous donations to underwrite the general medical fund for Liz's medical expenses!!! This is absolutely wonderful! Thanks so much for supporting Liz's needs!!
Katherine Penchuk   March 2010 - Thanks, Katherine, for underwriting one of the Girls' favorite dietary items...peanut butter!!! It is even better when given to them inside their apples!! Thanks again!!
Cynthia Ruder   March 2010 - Cynthia, thank you for underwriting wood shavings!! The Girls love to toss these around when they are in the barns. We appreciate your support!!
Kristina Russell   March 2010 - Kristina, we really appreciate your donation to underwrite Cosequin Equine Powder!! This is a continual need so we always need help with this expense. Thanks a bunch!!!
Lisa Johnson   March 2010 - Thanks to Lisa for underwriting sugar snap peas. These peas were added to Winkie's diet and she seems to enjoy them. Some of the other Girls like to nibble on these, too!! Thank you!!!
Valerie Marini   March 2010 - Thank you, Valerie, for donating the wall mount hose reel for Q Barn! Our caregivers are thrilled to get this reel. It is very sturdy and should last a long time. Thanks again!!!
Sandra Prangley   March 2010 - Sandra, thanks so much for donating two cases of cranberries for the Girls!! They certainly love these tasty little treats. Thanks for your support!
B & G Foods   March 2010 - We are thrilled with B & G Foods and their continued support of the Sanctuary!!! We just received a delivery of 48 pails of Grandma's Molasses, complimentary of course!!! Thank you very much!!!
Cathleen Crowley   March 2010 - Thank you, Cathleen!!! We appreciate all the hand towels and wash cloths very much!!! We are now ready for spring cleaning!!

Nancy Files   March 2010 - Nancy, thanks for your speedy delivery of hand towels!! Our caregivers are sure to be pleased with these!! Thanks a bunch!!
Anonymous Donor   March 2010 - Thanks so much for the thoughtful donation of two bottles of Vitamin B-6 for Liz!! This is greatly appreciated!! (The package arrived without the donors' name and we were unable to obtain that information from the supplier.) If you would like to receive your acknowledgment, please email lorenda@elephants.com

Cathleen Crowley   March 2010 - Cathleen, thanks for helping Liz with your donation of marshmallow extract. We want to be sure she doesn't have an upset tummy and this is sure to help!! Thank you!!
Juanita Eisinger, Joanne Hartough   March 2010 - Many thanks to Juanita and Joanne for your donations of Elecampane Root for Miss Lizzie!!! This is a big help since we are adding this to Liz's grain daily!! Thank you!!
Cathleen Crowley   March 2010 - Thank you, Cathleen, for donating one case of dried cranberries for the Girls!! Miss Frieda is now getting cranberries daily, so we will be needing these a little more frequently. Thanks so much!!!
Joan Spievak   March 2010 - Joan, thanks for your generous donation to underwrite Vet Lube for Ms. Liz!! Your donation will purchase several gallons of this product. Thank you!!!
Deena Jones, Lisa Scalone   March 2010 - Thanks to Deena and Lisa for your donations to help with Liz's general medical fund!! This fund is so important to Liz's care. Thank you!!!

Gary & Judy Smith   March 2010 - Many thanks to Gary and Judy for your donation to underwrite latex gloves, respirator masks, boot covers and Tyvek coveralls from Liz's wish list!!! All of these items are greatly appreciated!!
Cynthia & Walter Wroblowsky   March 2010 - Thanks to Cynthia and Walter!!! We are grateful for your support and generous donation to underwrite Envirocide disinfectant, latex gloves and vet lube for Liz!

Terry Newell   March 2010 - Terry, thanks for underwriting Red Cell and Marshmallow Extract for Lizzie!! We also appreciate your donation to help with her general medical fund as well!!!
Jackie Bennett   March 2010 - Mmmmm...strawberries!!! Thank you, Jackie, for underwriting this special treat for Misty and Shirley. I'm sure they will share a few with the other Girls, too!!
Sheila Hughes   March 2010 - Sheila, thanks a bunch for underwriting all the tasty treats for the Girls...banana leaves, bananas, carrots and apples!!! Yum, yum!!!
Kathy & Nathan Brigger   March 2010 - Thank you, Kathy and Nathan, for underwriting Simple Green. We are always cleaning something!! We appreciate your support!!
Katherine Penchuk   March 2010 - Katherine, thank you very much for your donation of Gatorade for our hard-working caregivers and maintenance crew!! As the temperatures get warmer, they will need more and more!! Thanks, again!!
Gretchen Mitchell   March 2010 - Yay, Gretchen!!! Thank you for donating two boxes of Seventh Generation laundry detergent!! We wash our cleaning rags and cloths regularly at the barns, so this is definitely appreciated!!!
Kathleen Cullen   March 2010 - Kathleen, thank you for donating 20 pair of Tyvek book covers. Liz's caregivers need these to wear with their coveralls and will be another ongoing need. Thanks for being the first to support this need!!!
Valerie Marini   March 2010 - Valerie, thank you for donating 25 Tyvek coveralls for Liz's caregivers. This is definitely an ongoing need and very much appreciated!!!
Anne Worden   March 2010 - Anne, we greatly appreciate your donation of two gallons of Red Cell for Lizzie. Thank you for your prayers for Liz. Your support and concern for Lizzie is wonderful!!!

Julie Naatz   March 2010 - Thank you, Julie, for donating two boxes of respirator masks for our caregivers. We go through these masks quickly so we appreciate your support!!!
Vera Spievak   March 2010 - Thank you, Ms. Vera, for underwriting Cosequin Equine Powder for our Ladies, as they benefit greatly from this product. Thank you for helping us with this ongoing need!!!
William R. Cowan, Jr.   March 2010 - Bill, thank you so much for your generous donation to support our 4-wheeler maintenance request for 2010. Bill is a continuing sponsor of this need with his 4-wheeler named "Bubba". THANK YOU!!!
Lynn Skilling   March 2010 - Lynn, thank you for contributing to our peanut butter needs!! We will soon be placing another order, so your donation is perfect!!
Karen Smith   March 2010 - Karen, thanks so much for underwriting the Olympus 2GB memory card for Asia. Our Asia caregivers are happy to have a new card so they can continue taking wonderful photos for our enjoyment. Thank you!!!

Fay Morris   March 2010 - Thank you, Ms. Fay, for underwriting Vet Lube for Lizzie's treatment. We will need a lot of this product in the coming months. Thanks so much!!!
The N. E. Miles Jewish Day School   March 2010 - WOW!!!! The fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at The N.E. Miles Jewish Day School are awesome!!! They saved their nickels, dimes and quarters and carefully studied our wish list. They collected enough money to purchase peanut butter for the Girls as well as several bottles of Buzz Off!! Thank you so much from all the Girls at the Sanctuary and the staff!!!
Joan Spievak   March 2010 - Joan, your support of Liz's needs is fabulous!!! Lizzie sends her love for the marshmallow extract, vitamin B-6 and Elecampane Root. And last but certainly not least, our caregivers thank you for the Tyvek coveralls!!!
Sabine Zell   March 2010 - Simply wonderful!!! There's no other way to say it! Sabine has decided to continue her 4-wheeler sponsorship from last year. She is sponsoring none other than the "African Queen". Thanks so much!!!
Nell McDonald, Marisa Shea   March 2010 - Thanks to Nell and Marisa for your contributions to underwrite Probiotics Gel for Miss Frieda. As you already know, this is a wonderful product for dear Frieda. Thanks a bunch!!!
Margaret Baldwin   March 2010 - Thank you, Margaret, for underwriting the remaining set of tires for barn gate renovations. We are so pleased to have these renovations completed. Thanks for helping with this project!!!
Marisa Shea, Marcella Smith   March 2010 - Marisa and Marcella, thanks so much for your donations to help with the expense of HEPA Airmate Air Filter Units. We will need these regularly so we appreciate your help!!!
Sabine Zell, Donna Singer, Donna Bass, Marcia Babin, Leslie Frieson, Nancy Files, Michael & Sheila Medlar   March 2010 - Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The general medical fund for Liz's medications is the greatest need on her wish list. We truly appreciate each and every one of you for helping with this vital need!!!
Vera Spievak   March 2010 - Vera, thank you very much for your donation toward the syringes we purchased for Liz. Your donation completely covered the expense of this item. Thanks so much!!!
Richard Miller   March 2010 - Richard, thanks so much for underwriting wood shavings for the Girls in honor of Duncan Strauss' birthday!! Duncan, Happy Birthday from the Girls and all of us here at the Sanctuary!!
Linda Dineen   March 2010 - Thank you, Linda, for supporting our lab wish list needs!!! We appreciate your donations to underwrite BD-BBL Culture Swabs and Nalgene Cryogenic Storage Boxes. It is important to have a good supply of our lab items. Thanks so much!!
Brenda Keefe   March 2010 - Brenda, thanks so much for donating two bottles of Myristin for Bella and her senior buddies. We appreciate your support!!!
John & Barbara Shepler   March 2010 - Thank you to John and Barbara for donating four packs of AA batteries!!! We were completely out so we really appreciate your quick response to this need!!!
Pamela Potter, Marjorie Bussing   March 2010 - Many thanks to Pamela and Marjorie for underwriting tires for barn gate renovations!!! This is wonderful and very much appreciated. Pamela, thanks for your donation to underwrite wood shavings as well!!!
Charmaine Stretz   March 2010 - Charmaine, thank you for donating two gallons of Husqvarna bar and chain oil. This is something we need all the time!! Thanks so much!!!
Susan Purves   March 2010 - Susan, thank you for donating toward our generators maintenance expense. Our generators are something we simply must have, and we want be sure they are maintained in the event they are needed. We appreciate your support!!!
Lillian Kase   March 2010 - Thanks to Lillian for underwriting latex gloves!! You had perfect timing on this donation...we ran out and had to order some more. This is a big help!! Thanks, again!!
Sybil Leebvre   March 2010 - Thank you, Sybil, for donating all three gallons of Pure Maple Syrup, Grade B for Ms. Shirley!!! This supply should last her for a while. We appreciate your support of this need!!!
Christopher Christian   March 2010 - Thanks to Mr. Christopher for his donation of 40 lbs. of Red Delicious Apples for his favorite girl, Ms. Shirley!!! Christopher loves to treat Shirley and Shirley loves the special treats!!!
Juanita Eisinger   March 2010 - Thank you, Juanita!!! Lavender vacutainers are a must for our lab!! We need these for blood samples to monitor the Girls' health. Thank you for supporting this need!!!
Anne Worden, Cathleen Crowley   March 2010 - Thanks to Anne and Cathleen for donating Schizandra Berry for Miss Winkie. We want to help our Girls in every possible way. Thanks to both of you for your support!!
William Rains, Valerie Marini   March 2010 - Thank you very much to William and Valerie for your donations of boomer balls for the Girls!!! They are sure to have much enjoyment from playing with these "elephant size" balls!!

Madonna Depalo   March 2010 - Madonna, thanks so much for donating the remaining three Neverkink marine hoses. These hoses are used daily at all three barns. Thank you for supplying this need!!!
Darlene Demetri   February 2010 - One blue boomer ball coming right up for the Girls!!! Thank you, Darlene, for underwriting this request. We appreciate your support!!!
Ele-fans Herd   February 2010 - THANK YOU to our fabulous Ele-fans for their February blitz that allowed us to purchase the new camcorder and memory card for Asia!!! We are sure to see some great footage with this much needed item!! Not only did they cover this expense, but they also raised funds for the generators maintenance as well!!!
Lois Wood   February 2010 - Thank you, Lois, for underwriting items from our supplements list...peanut butter and Red Cell. We appreciate your support of these much needed items!!!
Janine Wilson   February 2010 - Janine, thanks so much for your assorted donations toward our wish list needs. We appreciate your donations to underwrite the 4-wheeler, peanut butter, tires for barn gate renovations and last but not least, orange safety fence rolls!! Thanks for helping with all these needs!!
Janis Holstein   February 2010 - Janis, we appreciate your donation to underwrite fresh fruits and vegetables for the Girls!! We can never get enough of this ongoing need!!! Thank you!!
Sybil Lefebvre   February 2010 - Thank you, Sybil, for your fabulous donation to underwrite the remaining balance needed for our third automatic waterer!! This is absolutely wonderful!!! These waterers are great for the Girls!!! Miss Shirley also appreciates your donation of three bottles of CoQ10 with Hawthorn Berry!!!
Kathy & Nathan Brigger   February 2010 - Kathy & Nathan, thanks a bunch for underwriting Pro-Mix 2-Cycle Engine Oil....a small item, but something we can't do without for very long!! Thanks, again!!
Linda Dineen   February 2010 - Linda, thank you very much for underwriting two gallon jugs of Pure Maple Syrup, grade B for Miss Shirley...anything for Miss Shirley!! I know how special she is to you!! Thanks so much!!
Gary & Sue Walske   February 2010 - Thanks so much to Gary & Sue for underwriting one seat cover for our 4-wheelers. Our caregivers will be very happy to receive this donation!!! This donation was made in memory of Sue's parents, Raymond and Ellen Jane Wilson. Thank you for your support.
Dolores Rufo   February 2010 - Thank you, Dolores, for underwriting two gallons of Pure Maple Syrup, Grade B for Grandma Shirley! Shirley likes her syrup!!! Thanks, again!!
Marisa Shea   February 2010 - Marisa, thanks so much for donating two bags of sea salt to help with foot soaks for Miss Frieda. We will need a lot of sea salt since Frieda gets foot soaks daily. Thanks for your support!!!
Victoria Shields   February 2010 - Many thanks to Vicky!!! We received your automatic shipment of canine senior vitamins for Bella. We appreciate your ongoing support of this need!!
Thomas Elliott   February 2010 - Thomas, thanks so much for donating 30 packs of Gatorade, assorted flavors, I might add. We appreciate your donation. Thanks for thinking of the caregivers and maintenance staff!!
Joan Spievak, Susan Carrick, Linda Dineen   February 2010 - A huge THANK YOU goes out to Joan, Susan and Linda for continuing their sponsorships in 2010 of our 4-wheeler maintenance!!! These ladies participated in this sponsorship last year and have requested to do this again this year!! This is fabulous!!! Joan was the first to contact us to claim her 4-wheeler, "The Neddie" in memory of Ned. Susan followed with "Elefanherder" and Linda was right on her heels with "Shirley Girl" in honor of Shirley, of course!! THANK YOU, LADIES, FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!

Gerri Lazowski   February 2010 - Thank you, Gerri, for underwriting a set of tires for the barn gate renovations. This project was very much needed. Thanks for your support!!!
Rich Hendele & Barbara Bayley   February 2010 - Rich and Barb, thanks so much for donating the Lowe's gift card. This will be very useful!! Thank you for the beautiful calendar and the yummy chocolate truffles...they were wonderful!!!
Cathleen Crowley   February 2010 - Cathleen, thanks a bunch for your quick response to our request for Schizandra Berry. We appreciate your donation to help Miss Winkie!!!
Anne Pikolas, Jennifer Bunting   February 2010 - Anne and Jennifer, thank you for underwriting wood shavings!! Our Girls are sure to entertain themselves with these on those cold winter days when they want to hang around the barns!!! Jennifer, we also want to thank you for underwriting mangoes and peanut butter!!!
Susan Carrick   February 2010 - Thank you, Susan, for underwriting two hoods from our lab supplies wish list in honor of Ms. Fay Morris' birthday!!! Fay is a big supporter of our lab supplies needs. Fay, have a HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Gary & Judy Smith   February 2010 - Gary and Judy, thank you so much for underwriting the 19" TV/DVD Combo!! I was delighted to see this donation! This piece of equipment has been absolutely wonderful. It is so easy to transport and set up for our VIP tours and booth events. Thanks for your support!!!
Karen Hoxie   February 2010 - Thank you, Karen, for your donation to underwrite two of the tires for barn gate renovations. These renovations are a huge improvement and we appreciate your support!!!

Isabella Charles   February 2010 - A great, big THANK YOU to Miss Isabella for saving her own money to help with the care of Tarra and Bella!! Isabella, your donation will help underwrite produce for Tarra and Myristin for Bella. Thank you very much!!
Charmaine Stretz   February 2010 - Charmaine, thanks for underwriting probiotics gel for Miss Frieda. We appreciate your support of this continual need!!!
Rich Hendele and Barbara Bayley   February 2010 - Many thanks to Rich and Barbara for your generous donation to underwrite produce for the Girls as a gift for Valentine's Day!! Thank you for going that extra step in finding those special treats for the Girls like Japanese pumpkin squash, sugar cane and banana leaves!!! They will absolutely love it!!
Elinor Zetina   February 2010 - Elinor, thank you very much for your generous donation of twelve snap blade knives, fifteen boxes of respirator masks and six cooling bandanas as an added item for the caregivers!! They will be very appreciative of all these items!!
Holly Vestal   February 2010 - Many thanks to Holly for donating ten snap blade knives and ten pressure washer hose quick connects!! The connect for pressure washer hoses are different than the ones for water hoses so these are greatly appreciated!!
Brenda Brown   February 2010 - Brenda, thanks a bunch for donating the remaining two loppers requested for Q Barn and Africa. This tool is very handy to have, especially for trimming browse for the Girls!!
Joshua Paynich, Valerie Marini   February 2010 - Yahoo!!! Thanks to Joshua and Valerie for donating the snap blade knives!! We are always needing these at the barns so we should be in good shape now!!!
Lois Wood   February 2010 - THANK YOU, LOIS!!! On behalf of the office staff, we are thrilled that you completed the remaining amount needed for the second phone handset. As it turns out, we had to go ahead and purchase the second one for Mel. Thanks, again!!
Marilynn Robinson   February 2010 - Thank you, Marilynn, for underwriting wood shavings. These should feel really good to the Girls with all the recent snow and rain we've had!!
Brenda Carter   February 2010 - Brenda, thanks so much for contributing to the automatic waterers project! We continue to edge closer to our goal of having the third waterer underwritten!! Thank you!!
Jane Woodman, Bobetta Krueger, Laurel Henderson   February 2010 - WOW!!!! Thanks to Jane, Bobetta and Laurel for your generous donations to help out with the recent purchase of peanut butter! This is simply wonderful!!
Sharon Edwards   January 2010 - Sharon, thanks so much for thinking of sweet Bella. We appreciate your donation to purchase food and treats for her!!!
Linda Dineen   January 2010 - Thank you, Linda, for underwriting the STP-714 polybag and envelopes from our lab wish list. This item may not be as popular as some things on our list, but it is very much needed and appreciated!!
Ele-fans Herd   January 2010 - Lets hear it for the Ele-fans...Hooray!!! The January wish blitz completed the amount needed for one of the gate modifications at Q Barn. Not only that, they purchased one case of tasty cranberries for the Girls and managed to apply some underwriting tp one of the welding blankets as well!! AWESOME!!!
Lillian Kase, Anne Bebber   January 2010 - Lillian and Anne, thanks to both of you for underwriting wood shavings. We have a load of shavings on the way, so your timing is perfect! Thanks, again!!
Shirlee Bratt, Kathy & Nathan Brigger   January 2010 - Thanks to Shirlee, Kathy and Nathan for underwriting lubricant spray. We have many things around the sanctuary that need lubricating to keep them in good working order. Thanks for helping with this need!!
Gary & Judy Smith   January 2010 - Gary and Judy, thanks for underwriting 50 lbs. of flax seed and all 20 of the 40" bungee cords!! Our caregivers at Asia will be very happy to get these cords and the Girls are sure to enjoy the flax seed!!
Cathleen Crowley, Lois Wood   January 2010 - Thanks to Cathleen and Lois for underwriting mangoes!! We want to make sure Winkie has plenty of mangoes in her diet!! Thank you!
Tracy Hughes   January 2010 - Tracy, thanks so much for your generous donation to underwrite fresh fruits and vegetables. Our Girls must have their produce!! We appreciate your support!!
William & Linda Kirshner   January 2010 - Thanks to William and Linda for thinking of our furry friends at the Sanctuary! We applied your donation toward Myristin. Thanks, again!!!
Ele-fans Herd   January 2010 - Thank you, thank you Ele-fans!!! Not only did your December wish blitz allow us to purchase 8 wheel and axle kits to re-vamp our dump trailers, it also covered the remaining balance needed for the new motor for our pressure washer!!! WONDERFUL!!!
Beth Trzcinski   January 2010 - Thanks to Beth for underwriting one of the Girls favorites...peanut butter!! This makes a yummy treat when placed inside apples, not to mention it is a great way to give the Girls their supplements!!
Fay Morris   January 2010 - Fay, thanks a bunch for underwriting Zinc Sulfate from our lab wish list!! We are sure to put this to use right away with all the routine checks of the Girls as well as the dogs and cats on grounds. Thanks, again!!
Valerie Marini   January 2010 - Valerie, thanks so much for taking care of several items with remaining balances on our wish list! We appreciate the lubricant spray, latex gloves, 4-way manifolds and eye wash solution refills!! This is fantastic!!!

Tracy Hughes   January 2010 - Tracy, thank you very much for underwriting Cosequin Equine Powder for the Girls. This is a big expense that is ongoing and very much appreciated!! Thanks for your support!!
Julia Rieke-Sprinkle   January 2010 - Julia, we greatly appreciate your donation of one case of recycled paper towels. We go through a lot of paper towels in the administrative office!! Our office staff sends a big THANK YOU to you!!!

Nancy Files   January 2010 - Many thanks to Nancy for donating Gatorade to our staff. We go through a lot of Gatorade while working throughout the habitat. Thanks for supporting this continual need!!

Naomi Wikane   January 2010 - Naomi, thanks so much for donating two twin packs of HP #97 color ink cartridges and one twin pack of HP #96 black ink cartridges!! This is wonderful as we have several of these printers in the administrative office. Thanks a bunch!!
The Holston Family   January 2010 - Thanks to Amy, Mike, Emily, Max and Alex for your thoughtful donation of a Krogers gift card. We make weekly trips to pick up various supplies so this card will certainly be handy!!

Joan Spievak   January 2010 - WOW!!! Joan, you really know how to start off the new year!! THANK YOU very much for underwriting the remaining balance needed to purchase the privacy slats which are needed in Africa for their fencing project. This is absolutely fantastic!!!!
James Takaesu   January 2010 - Thank you, James, for donating all six of the 1" x 10" ratchet straps with hooks and D-rings. These straps are very useful and greatly appreciated by our caregivers!!
Diane Dye   January 2010 - Diane, thank you for donating toward two specific needs: sea salt for Miss Frieda and CoQ10 with Hawthorn Berry for Miss Shirley. Six bags of sea salt will go a long way in Frieda's foot soaks and Shirley has a great supply of CoQ10 now with the six bottles we just received! THANK YOU!!!

Koren Wong   January 2010 - Koren, you have perfect timing! We just placed an order for cosequin Equine Powder so your donation will be used immediately!! Thanks for your support!
Katherine Wegner   January 2010 - Thank you, Katherine, for underwriting sugar snap peas! Your donation should purchase a lot of peas for the Girls! Many thanks!