Thank you!
Challenged Child and Friends
Annual Report 2008-2009
From Our Director
My first year at CCAF was a virtual whirlwind of activities…meeting the children and their families, getting acquainted with
the board, staff and community partners, working though some difficult financial challenges, preparing for school re-accred-
itation and planning activities for our 25th Anniversary Celebration that kicked off with the new school year in August of
2009. What I learned during my first few months at CCAF is much less complicated to describe and is what makes this job,
and this place, so amazing.
I learned that there is a dedicated group of staff and volunteers at CCAF who make this place truly special. The teachers,
paraprofessionals, therapists and administrative staff really strive to function as a team, and what is best for the children is
always our first priority. As a parent, I would take great comfort in knowing that so many people, with so many talents, truly
care about my child.
I learned that the children at CCAF are surrounded by parents, grandparents and other family members and caregivers who
are concerned about the quality of education and care that their children are receiving. They
are passionate about “their” child but are also vocal advocates for children’s issues in general
and, specifically, for serving children with disabilities.
Finally, I have learned that the children are remarkable. The challenges that some of them are
fighting to overcome will move anyone, and the spirit and determination of each of them is a
joy to witness.
Henry Ward Beecher said that “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” In
my brief time of working for and with the children at CCAF, I have come to believe that we are
a community in which such lofty ideas can be realized. I appreciate being allowed to be a part
of that community.
Dave Earnest
Our Mission: To serve children with disabilities and
2009-2010 Board of Directors their typical peers through state-of-the-art educational,
therapeutic, nursing and family counseling services in an
Christine Slate, Co-Chair Steve Hill
Rudy Cisco, Co-Chair Beth Horton integrated environment.
Bryan Baumgardner, Co-Chair-Elect Amy Hulsey
Jennifer Gottsman, Co-Chair-Elect Maxine Kendel Our Vision: Challenged Child and Friends will become
Stephen Cobb, Secretary Karen Martin Georgia’s nationally recognized, accredited early intervention
Randy Jessup, Treasurer Roger Martin center where children with disabilites and their families, along
Davis White, Past Co-Chair Linda Morley with their typical peers, will achieve their full potential. We
Brian Daniel Allan Myers will share our model of excellence to make a difference in the
Susan Daniell Randy Owens lives of children and families in our region, state, and nation.
Jennifer Gibbs Kip Padgett
Doug Patterson Leadership Team
John Gram
Executive Director: David Earnest
Chuck Guthrie John Pudenz
Director of Finance: Gloria Farrell
Pat Guthrie Bill Rezak
Director of Programs: Carla Baker
Molly Hatcher Director of Education: Renee Hilley
Director of Therapy Services: Lisa Short
Director of Development: Lee Highsmith
Executive Assistant: Taylor Gilmer
Financial Accountability
2008 – 2009 Statement of Activities*
Revenues and Support
Fees – Tuition and Therapy (net of scholarships and contractual discounts) $ 585,010
Contributions (includes cash and in-kind support) 274,397
Grants and Foundation Gifts 164,930
Endowment Fund Donations 1,575
Endowment Fund Net Earnings (113,641)
United Ways 225,300
Fundraising 281,336
Interest, Other Income (net) 3,775
Total Revenue and Support 1,422,682
Expenses
Program Services – Client/Community Services 1,711,626
Supporting Services – Management and General 116,162
Supporting Services –Fundraising 171,562
Total Expense 1,999,350
Net Income ($576,668)
*per Annual Audit as conducted by Tillman, Bailey and Associate, LLP, Certified Public Accountants
Challenged Child and Friends is a partner agency and is supported in part by the contributions of the
following United Ways:
•United Way for Dawson County
•United Way for Forsyth County
•United Way of Habersham County
•United Way of Hall County
•United Way for Lumpkin County
•United Way of White County
Financial Accountability
Expenses by Category
(August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009)
Management &
General 6%
Fundraising 8%
Programs & Services
86%
Operating Revenues by Category
(August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009)
Other income Tuition and Therapy Fees
less than 1% 38%
Fundraising 18% Contributions 18%
United Ways Grants &
15% Foundation Gifts
15%
Thank you to our donors!
Randy Owens Challenge Team Awards
The Randy Owens Challenge Team recognizes our donors who have made donations of $5,000 or more this year.
America’s Home Place, Inc. Jackson EMC Steve & Kim Syfan
Bob & Red Buisson Ed & Linda Kern Teammates for Kids Foundation/
Buisson Foundation, Inc. Kipper Tool Dr. Norman Peets
Carroll Daniel Construction Co. Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc. Utili-Comm South
Chandler Equipment Co. Inc. Butch & Teresa Miller Col. David & Dr. Rita Wardlaw
Dart Group II Foundation Roy C. Moore Foundation Willis Investment Counsel, Inc.
Eleanor Dunlap Primerica
Fortified Fence Group, Inc. S & S Contractors, Inc.
Georgia Wireless Association Sawnee Electric Membership National Christian Foundation
Drs. Michael & Jennifer Gottsman Foundation, Inc. J. Syfan Family Foundation
Cheryl Hardin Studio Jewelers, Inc. J.B. McKibbon Foundation
Harris Products Group Greg & Lynn Syfan
For the Kids
Donors of $1,000 - $4,999 Hatfield, Joe M.
Hayden M. Nunnelley Foundation, Inc.
Myers, Allan & Robin
Nordstrom
Addison, John & Loveanne Hill, Anne Brodie North Georgia Community Foundation
Aldridge, Dr. Keith & Donna Hornor, Jock & Joyce Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Allen, IV, Ivan Horton, Thomas & Elizabeth Foundation
Ambiance Interiors Sara & Fred Hoyt Charitable Trust Norton, Frank & Nancy
Anesthesia Associates of Gainesville, Inc. Hulsey, Julius & Harriett Old Atlanta Neighborhood Men’s Club
Anonymous Jackson, Charles & Treva Owens, Dr. Roger
Arnold, Michael & Stephanie Jackson, Greg & Pam Owens Environmental Design
Atlanta Corrugated Industries, Inc. Jake Martin & Sons Contractors, Inc. Pascual, Dr. Rafael & Angie
Avian Technology International Jameson, Bill & Ann Payne, Dr. Jeff & Hart
Bagwell, Harry & Carolyn Joyce Merck Florist Joce Persons Memorial Ride -
Bagwell, Jr., William & Jennifer Junior League of Gainesville-Hall Oklahoma
Banerian, Marlon County Pirkle, Don & Patricia
Banks, William & Gloria Hacker Keep Hall Beautiful Platt, J. Harold
Brock, Steven & Julie Kendel, Maxine PPI Fund @ NGCF*
Buisson, Beau & Mayer Koch Foods Pudenz, John & Dana
Butler, George Kohl’s Department Store Ralph and Mary Cleveland Foundation
Buttler, Pris Lanierland Civitan Club Regions Bank
Carder, Amanda Latimer, Jim & Diana Rezak, Dr. Bill
Chick Fil-A Lawson, III, Robert & Victoria Robinson, Raleigh
Cindea, Dr. Eugene & Diana Linpac, Inc. DBA Eagle Co. Ryan, Charlene “Pixie”
Cisco, Dr. Rudy & Jeanne The Greta and Wesley Martin Fund Scanlin, Thomas & Tommye
Cobb , Stephen & Suz’Anne @ NGCF* Schneider, Karl & Gail
Collins, Loren & Mimi Martin, Roger & Karen Slate, Michael & Christine
Cowart Mulch McDonald’s of Northeast Georgia, Inc. Smith, Randy & Anne
D & D Properties Miller, Mike Sports & Imports Autos, Inc.
Data Armor Network Morley, Brad & Linda Stephens, Nona
Davidson, William
Deringer, Bill & Ashley
Dominguez, Carlos & Patty
Earnest, Dr. J. David & Margaret
Espinoza, Gabriel & Hannah
First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville
Foam Tec Products Inc.
Frames You-Nique
Galrich, Drs. Paul & Cricket
Gay, Dallas & Bobbie
Give with Liberty (Liberty Mutual
Employees)
The John A. and Merridy W. Gram
Fund @ NGCF*
Dennis and Karen Goodenough Fund
GTO 2000, Inc.
Guthrie, Chuck & Pat
Gwinnett Place Honda
H & R Block
H. Lloyd Hill Architects & Associates, Inc.
Hallowes, Dr. William & Michelle
Hamilton State Bank
Janet brings “Dr. Luke” to the center for pet therapy every week.
Harmony Grove Baptist Church The response has been exciting! A recent visit prompted Morgan
Brotherhood to speak his first words, “Doggie!”
Strickland, Loyd & Pamela Daniel, Brian & Kristin Owens, Robb & Holly Yenowine, David & Lisa
Suntrust Bank Daniell, Dr. Susan Packaging Specialties of Ga, Inc. Young, June
Target De Boer, Jeanne S.P. Padgett, Kip & Tracy
The Academy Child Dermatology Associates Padgham, Richard & Julia
Donor Advised Fund @ NGCF* Peachstate Polysteel, Inc.
Development Center Inc.
Duplicating Products, Inc. Peets , Dr. Norman & Michelle
Tipton Construction Co. Elder, Anita Pepper, Durwood
Toms, Dr. Patrick & Ellen Elite Physiques Phoenix Society of Gainesville
Trapnell, Dudley & Maxine Farkas, Dr. Stephen & Sharon Pierson, Charles & Sara Ann
Tunco Manufacturing, Inc. Ferriss, Abbott Richard and Lona Pope
Turbo Logistics, Inc. First Presbyterian Church- Charitable Fund @ NGCF*
Division of OHL Twenty to Life Class Risk Management, Inc.
Turner Wood & Smith Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks Robinson, Rob & Kelly
Insurance & McKinnon Russell, Patti
United Community Bank Gardner, J.E & J.L Sawyer, Robin & Paula
Garrett, Ed & Nell Seelke, George & Francis
Vinton, Tom & Terri
Gay, Jeff & Cindy Slack Auto Parts Company,
Wal-Mart Foundation Gay, Thomas & Dana Smith, Gilliam, Williams &
Donors of $250-499
Walters Acceptance Corp. Abernathy, Brad
Georgia Power Company Miles Advanced Office Solutions
Weber, Dr. Joe & Lynn Georgia Power Foundation St. Paul United Methodist Allgood, Jane
White, Bob Gibbs, Scott & Jennifer Church, Gainesville Baggett, Franklin
White, Rich & Vickie Goble, Ann Stewart, Scott M. Baker, Dustin & Carla
Whitson, Sheryl Gonzalez, Claudia Strange, Bruce & Paula BB&T
Hansard Insurance Agency, Inc. Strunk, Lawrence & Joan Bernstein, Jerry
Wilheit, Philip & Mary Hart
Bilyeu, Art & Pam
Wilheit Packaging L.L.C. Harmony Grove Baptist Church- Subway
Blount, III, John & Linda
Willers, Dr. Don & Jean Harmony Helpers Class, Tarabula, Jo
Bowers, Jr., Tommy J.
Gainesville Traditions Furniture & Design
Wilman, Brian & Tamara Bowman, Heidi
Harmony Grove Baptist Church Turner, Vance Bozman, John & Sharon
The Charles and Dancy Youth Group, Cumming Vickers, Teresa & Barbara Bradshaw, Doris
Wynne Fund @ NGCF* Harrison, Dr. Holt & Jaimie Vinton, Mack & Staci Brancato, Ruby
Hatcher, Brent & Molly Walker, Chris & Kay Breakfast Optimist Club of Hall
Herdener, Anthony & Catherine Webb, Doyle & Anne County
Highsmith, Bucky & Lee Brian's Tile Works, Inc.
Werner, Jean
Buffington, Donald & Wanda
Holcomb, Dr. James & Judy Whalen, Jeff & Margaret
Burkholder, Robert
Watson Wheeler, Thomas Carter, Dorothy
Holley, Charlie & Shae Wheeler/Kolb Management Co. Carter, John & Rosemary
Donors of $500 - $999 Howard, Betty Whelchel, Bobby & Jan Chateau Elan
Abell, Dr. Ed & Wendy JB Jams Entertainment White, Davis & Amy Chester, Dale
Alexander, Ann Jessup, Randy & Amy Williams, Rusty & Donna Chester, David
Bagley, Timothy & Cherith Johnny's BBQ, Inc. Wilson, Charlie & Becky Chisum, John & Stacy
Baumgardner, Bryan & Samantha Kiwanis Club of Dawson Wyant, Joseph & Gladys Cobb, James & Caroline
Black, Judith County
Blackstock Vineyards Lawrence, Mark & Karen
Bradley, Paul & Barbara Loggins, Paul & Tracy
Brady, Bill & Mary Ann Loring, Dr. Caleb & Mary-Stewart
Brown, Dr. Pierpoint & Clarissa Luke, Vivian
Carrier Services, Inc. Magic Craft Studios
Cavender Auto Maloney, Drs. Mike & Sherry
Chapman, Jim Mansfield, Jr., John & Jill
Cleveland, John & Karen McDonald, Dr. E. Frank &
Clorox Company Shantha
Coker Equipment Co. Miller, Mae Coleman
Coleman, Bob & Tami Milton Martin Toyota
Coleman & Chambers, LLP Moore, GeorgeAnn
Compact Ventures, Moore, Marquita
Con-Wall Construction Co. Nivens, Allen & Meg
Cornett, Janet Northeast Georgia Surgical
Associates Miracles happen everyday at Challenged Child
Covertree Insurance DBA
Overdrive Logistics, Inc. and Friends. Isaac reminded us of that as we
Group Benefit
Owens, Margaret watched him take his first steps using his new
Crystal Farms, Inc.
TAOS (Therapeutic Ambulatory Orthotic System).
Cobb, Will & Caroline Nixon, Dr. Bruce & Ann Committee to Elect Carl Rogers
Coker, Miles & Sharon Optimist Club of Gainesville Condon, Robert & Deanne
Community Bank & Trust Park Avenue Bank Cook, Janice
Cooley, Counte & Jackie Perennials Costlow, Lee & Dianne
Corn, Rudy Price, Marcia Crawford, Thomas & Chris
Cornett, Linda Raffray, Brad & Erin Crone, Margarita
Country Charm Egg Distributors Ramsey, Drs. Andy & Heather Cronic, John & Lorraine
Daniel, Carole Ann Randolph Fund @ NGCF* Crumley, Al & Ginny
Delong, Matt & Lori Reder, Barbara Cumiskey, John & Leigh
Dempsey, Lee & Anna Redwine United Methodist, David, W.D. & Jan
Dempsey, Wayne & Marsha Gainesville Davis, Dr. Gary & Shelley
Dunlap, Edgar & Sarah Reed, Fredrick & Carol Denney, Jeff & Cristy
Edmondson, Austin & Regina Reeves & Wagner Construction Co. Designs Unlimited
Eisenhart, Lisa Ritch, Catherine Di Iaconi, Thomas & Krista
Embry, Headen & Emily Rogers, Travis & Janice Dickerson, Jeff & Dawn
Fieldale Farms Corporation, Rosenfeld, Robert & Sheri Dixon, Mary Frances
First Baptist Church-Gleaners Class Saltiel, Karen Fine Dodd, Rosemary
Fitness Forum Sartain, Phillip & Lydia Doyle, Jon & Carina Chiscano
Flex Fab, Inc. Sawyer, Ryan Drerup, Denny & Cathy
Forest Hills Resort Schubering, Ken Duberry, Elizabeth
Forester, Betty Shepherds Staff, Inc. Dunagan Chapel Mission
Forrester, Bill & Paulette Smith, Betty Group
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Southern Realty, Beautiful Haley lights up the Dyarmett, Drs. Charles &
Women's Auxiliary Specialty Clinics of Georgia room with her smile! Therapy is Betty
Gaddy, Michael S. Stephens, Daniel & Kimberly helping her stand again, after a Dykes, Marian A.
Gainesville Jaycees Stewart, Doug & Helen drunk driver left her paralyzed. Eden, Darla
Garibaldi, James & Anna Maria Strickland, Lynn & Lynn Edge ATA Black Belt Academy
Bagwell, Roger & Jennifer
Gem Jewelry, Sucando, Honey Ellis, Karen
Bagwell, Tommy & Chantal
Grace Episcopal Church Mission Summit Consulting Ellis, Stephen & Jean
Banks, Richard & Doris
Outreach Terry Torry Marketing Epps, Thomas & Kelly
Banks, William
Gram, John & Merridy Thompson, Judy Everett, Patrick & Patricia
Baudin, Brett & Patricia
Gravitt, Greg Toopes, James & Anne Farrell, Joe & Gloria
Baughman, Phil & Nanette
Harr, Gary Tronsgard, Barbara Fendler, Jeff
Beaufort Lions Club
Hayes, Abbott & Heather Tustian, Brenda Harris Fisher, Scott
Beckett, Virgina
Healing Arts Spa Walton, Dr. Terry & Sharon Flowery Branch Homemakers
Beebe, Dr. Ronald & Donna
Hirschel, Savitz, Parker & Watson, Ronald & Brenda Foothill Good Samaritans
Benefit Support, Inc.,
Hollman, P.A. Webb, Darrell R. Froehlich, Dr. James & Lynda Meier
Bennett Park Blaze Baseball
Hlavacek, Jim & Suzanne Weber, Bo & Laurie Fusi, Siro & Mary
Boetz, Robert M.
Howard, Elaine Westmoreland, Jr., Dr. Eugene & Joyce Futrell, Roger & Kathleen
Bolan, Shannon
Hudgins, Phil & Shirley White, William & Leslie Gailey, Lewis & Opal
Bolton, Ingrid
Industrial Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. Wiegand, Nell Gainesville High School Key Club
Boohaker, Louis & Jeannie
JBG/Rosenfeld Retail Properties Willis, Bob & Pamela Gerrell, Ron & Renee
Booth, Richard & Sherrye
Justus, Scott & Dawn Wirelessnorth Technologies Gilbert, Nancy
Bowers, Greg
Kelley, Dr. & Mrs. C. Neil Zane, George Glover, Edwin & Sandra
Bradley, Dr. & Mrs. Wilmer
Kelly, Lynn Goswick, Steve
Brewer, Leslie & Debbie
King, Albert & Barbara Grant, Dr. & Mrs. Robert
Brewer, Preston
Kirchner, Kerry & Sally Green, Mark & Joy
Brinkley, Charles & Elizabeth
Kirkland, III, Mr. & Mrs. George Greene, Dennis & Gail
Britt, Chess & Patricia
Landergott, Charles & Sandra Greer, Ann
Lanier Corvettes Unlimited Donors of $100- $249 Brock, Teri Lynn
Bryant, Don & Alice
Guardian Home Care
Lanier Study Club Abercrombie, Randall & Carol Guy, J. Stanley & Cheryl
Adams, Michael & Christen Buchanan, Pauline
Lewis, Dr. Ron & Kara Hall, George & Christine
Adolf, Brian & Lisa Burkett, Ronald & Sharon
Link, Fred & Lucy Hall, Jerry & Rose
Agnew, Brent & Jennifer Camplisson, Jacqui Anne
Little, Amanda Hamby, Marie
Allen, Dr. Edward & Susan Canada, Beth
Lollipop Toy Store Hanson, Douglas & Lynne
America’s Finest Car Wash Carey, Dan & Amy
Lowery, Michael Harding, Bob & Rita
Anderson, Tori Carmon, Jessie J.
Martin, Glenn & Karen Harrison, James & Amy
Askew, Dr. Danny & Lynda Carter, Jane Elizabeth
Martin, Dr. John K. & Bonnie Hart, Jeff & Stacey
AT&T United Way Employee Carter, Rives & Kathleen
Martin's Waterproofing, Inc. Hatfield, Carrie
Giving Campaign Cartledge, Brian & Angela
Mathis, Frances Hicks, Will & Loo
Attridge, Phil & Carol Cartledge, John
McIntyre, Monica Higgins, Richard & Connie
Atwood, Alan & Nancy Stead Cassady, Edward & Elizabeth
McMahan, Douglas & Ann Hight, Rob
Bagby, Justin & Heather Reins
Miller, Peter & Cathy Hill, Steve
Baggett, Chris & Kristi Children of Grace Preschool
Milton Martin Honda Hinson, Michael & Tammy
Bagwell, Benny & Susan Christopher, Ron & Marcia
Mixon, Dr. Dale & Caroline Hinton, Caroline
Bagwell, Dub & Joann Coker, Lewis & Peggy
Money, Jack & Ruth Hulsey, Keith & Amy
Bagwell, Emily Cole, Dan & Liz
Mulberry Farms IS Consulting, Inc.
ITW Foundation, Pilot Club of Gainesville Waggoner, Crista In-Kind Contributors
Jackson, Don & Shelley Pirkle, Lisa Waldrip, Chyrl Abell, Dr. Ed- Aesthetic Center of
Jin Sol, Inc. (Pastabilities) Pitts, Gregory & Amy Wall, Jody Gainesville
Jones, Clay & Joyce Pollard, Peter & Lynda Wansley, Betty Adams Data Management,
Jones, George & Starlet Ramsay, Diane Ward, Max Addison, John & Loveanne
Kelly, William Rand, Alison West Hall High School Student Airgas
Kephart, Evelyn H. Ray, Bob & Helen Council Aldridge, Dr. Keith & Donna
Kirby, Jefferson & Nancy Ready, Billy White, Scott & Corrine Alene’s Flowers
Krankel, Dan & Joan Reynolds, Perrin Whitlock’s Salon Alexander, Ann
Lake, Dr. Frank & Jane Rivera, Raul Whitmire, Matt & Tracy Allgood, Jane
Lake, Jr., Dr. Frank & Lisa Rives, William Whitmire, Michael & Becky Ambiance Interiors
Langford, Charlie Road Atlanta, Ltd. Whitmire, Dr. Ronnie & Carol American Honda Finance Corp.
Langford, J. Rochester, Brian & Alana Whitmire, Shirley American Shredding, Inc.
Langston, Steve Rochester, Dale Wilder, Brown & Meme America’s Finest Car Wash
Lanier Foodservice, LLC Rodrigues, Michael & Susan Wiley, Edward & Susan America’s Home Place, Inc.
Lawson Air Conditioning & Rogers, Cale & Tara Williams, Glenn & Karen Anderson, Tori
Plumbing, Inc. Rogers, Carl & Linda Winters, Angela Andrews, Jr., Robert E.
Lee, Jr. CPA LLC , H. Richard Roper, Martha Hall Wynne, Charles & Dancy Arostegui, Henry & Cathi
Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Rushing, Terry & Patsy Yarck, Dan & Sue Atlanta Falcons
Locicero, Dr. Ricky & LeeAnn RWH Trucking, Inc., Yaun, Debra Bagwell, Tommy & Chantal
Logue, Bruce & Gail Sargent, Dr. David & Sarah Young, Karl Baker, Charles
Longstreet Clinic Sauter, Tom & Bonnie Zonts, Bill & Jennifer Barnette, Renee
Lykins, Dr. Larry & Pat Schneider, Peter Bennett, Kolenya
Macnichols, John & Pat Schrader, Dr. Ed & Myra Black , Judith S.
Martin, Charles & Tammy Scott, Gary & Kimberly Blackstock Vineyards
Martin, Margaret Scott, Marianne Blount, Linda
Martin, Paul & Katherine Self, Catherine Bolan, Shannon
Massengill, Nick & Angela Short, Helen Bolton, Ingrid
Mathis, Ricky & Vickie Shuler’s Outdoors Bowman, Heidi
Mayfield, Joe & Beth Siebold, Stephen Bradley, Paul & Barbara
Mayfield, Sara Silcox, Dr. Hal & Caroline Brady, Mary Ann
McDonald, Joan Sims, Benny & Deavie Brenau University
McHugh, Dr. John & Karen Smith, Harold Ray Brock, Stephen & Julie
McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc. Smith, Mike & Toni Brock, Teri Lynn
Meyer, Larry & Judie Smith, Richard & Jane Wolf Buisson, Bob & Red
Michelle Weidner, Geoff & Smith, Robin Burns Telford House
Michelle Snow, Leane Buttler, Pris
Microsoft Matching Gifts Southers, Wilda Carder, Amanda
Program St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Carroll Daniel Construction
Millard, Lora Church, Oakwood Carter, Dorothy
Minnich, Thomas & Rosalie Starke, Cindy Buckner Calkins, Maria
Mitchell, Scott & Cara Strickland-Glover, Staci Chaisson’s Hospitality
Mom’s Club of Cumming Sullivan, Larry & Chapman, Jim
Moore, Jim & Evonda Janice Chateau Elan
Morley, Elinor Summit Insurance Co. Chattahoochee Country Club
Morris, Dr. Larry & Mardi Syfan, Jim & Gloria Chick-fil-a
Morrow Presbyterian Church Tanenblatt, Eric Clorox Company
Murray, Dr. Hamil & Alma Thomas, David & Jill Club Corner’s Car Wash
Nathan, Muriel Thomas, George & Cobb, Caroline
Niesielowski, Michael Anne Warren Cobb, Stephen & Suz’Anne
North Georgia Foot and Ankle Thompson, Faron & Cobb, Will
Specialists Linda Cole, Dan
North Hall Ace Hardware Todd, James & Renette Cook, Emilie
Northeast Sales Trammell, Betty Corn, Rudy
Nutt, Terry & Lucy Trammell, Roy & Cornett, Janet
O’Charley’s Restaurant Leigh Cornett, Linda
Odell, Danny & Glenda Transue, Mary Cottage Garden Antiques
Oliver, Bonnie Turner, J. Thomas & Dairy Queen
Oliver, Richard & Karen Monica Daniel, Brian & Kristen
Osborne, Paula Turner, Matthew Daniel, Carole Ann
Owens, Randy Tuscany Construction Co. Dante’s Down The Hatch
Pannell, Al & Judy Vacante, Lisa David, Jan
Parker, Tracy Vandervliet, Howard Davidson, William
Kamari’s whole world of friends
Parks, E.H. & Eva Vining, Seth & Cathy Dempsey, Anna
Patterson, Doug & Carol Virgin, Stuart & Sharon and activities opened up when Denney, Jeff
Phillips, Amelia W. Ray Wallace and the therapist introduced her to
Dermatology Associates
Piedmont College Nursing Dept. Associates the “stander.”
Marriott Evergreen Conference Slate, Michael & Christine
Center Smith, Betty
Martin, Roger & Karen Smith, Robin
Masters, Ken Southern Realty
McDonald, Joan Starbucks
McDonald’s of Northeast Georgia Stephens, Nona
McGarity’s Subway
McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc. Summit Consulting
Memorial Park Funeral Home Sysco Foods
Migalla, Heidi Tail Waggers
Miller, Butch & Theresa Tarabula, Jo
Miller, Mike Texas Roadhouse
Miller, Millie The Academy Child Development
Mitchell, Scott & Cara Center
Mixon, George Thompson, Judy
Money, Ruth Todd, Renette W.
Monkey Joes Traditions Furniture
Moore, Evonda Turbo Logistics, Inc., Division of OHL
Moore, GeorgeAnn Turnstile Deli
Mulberry Farms, Tustian, Brenda Harris
From Easter egg hunts to costume parades, our Nivens, Allen & Meg Valentine, William
year at Challenged Child and Friends is filled with Nordstrom Vinton, Mack & Staci
fun for us and all our friends! Northeast Georgia Medical Center Wangeman, George
Northeast Sales Wardlaw, Rita A. & David
Designs Unlimited Harvest Christian Church Norton, Frank Weber, Dr. Joe & Lynn
Dimo Fine Jewelry Healing Arts Spa Not Just Stationery Welling, Dee
Dodd, Rosemary W. Hill, Anne Brodie Oasis Bowling Center West Hall Baptist Church
Dominguez, Carlos & Patty Hlavacek, Jim & Suzanne O’Charley’s Restaurant Whalen, Jeff
Doyle, Jonathan & Carina Hogsed, Daniel Old Edward’s Inn & Spa White, Bob
Duplicating Products, Inc. Holley, Charles & Kathy Outback Steakhouse White, Davis & Amy
Earnest, Dr. J. David & Margaret Holley, Charlie & Shea Owens Environmental Design White, Vickie
Eisenhart, Lisa L. Home Depot P.F. Changs Whitlock’s Salon
Elder, Anita Horton, Thomas & Elizabeth Paul Smith Cleaners Whitmire, Anna
Elite Physiques Howard, Elaine Payne, Dr. Jeff & Hart Wilheit, Mary Hart
Ellie’s Angels INK Children’s Museum Peets, Dr. Norman Willers, Don & Jean
Espinoza, Gabriel & Hannah IS Consulting Pepper, Durwood Wolf Mountain Vineyards
Farkas, Sharon J. Geyer Advertising Perennials Yarck, Dan & Sue
Fieldale Farms Corporation Jachelski, Melissa Piedmont College Nursing Dept. Yaun, Debra
First Baptist Church, Gainesville Jacobs Media Pierce, Bethany
Fitness Forum Jameson, Bill Pinecrest Academy
Flowers by Opal & JR Jazzercise Pirkle, Lisa
Forest Hills Resort JB Jams Entertainment Pollard, Peter & Lynda
Forrester, Bill & Paulette Johnny’s BBQ, Inc. Pony Perfect Party
Frames You-Nique Jones, Delana Price, Marcia
Gainesville First United Methodist Journey Church, Prime View Satellites
Church Joyce Merck Florist Primerica
Gainesville High School-Key Club Karnstedt, Dr. Laena Princeton Spa & Salon
Gainesville Jaycees Kelly, Lynn Publix #634
Gainesville Parks & Rec Kendel, Maxine Publix #717
Galrich, Dr. Paul Kipper Tool Pudenz, John & Dana
Gay, Jeff & Cindy Kohl’s Department Store, Flowery Puicci, Andy
Gem Jewelry Branch Raffray, Brad & Erin
Goble, Ann Landergott, Sandra Reunion Golf & Country Club
Goswick, Steve Lanier Flight Center Ritch, Catherine
Gottsman, Drs. Michael & Jennifer Lanier Foodservice, LLC Road Atlanta, Limited
Great American Cookie Company Lavigne, Adam & Jennifer Robinson, Kelly
H & R Block Lawson Air Conditioning & Rochester, Dale
Habitat for Humanity Plumbing, Inc. Russell, Patti
Hall County Library-Blackshear Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Ryder, Valerie
Place Little Ladybug Sawyer, Ryan
Hall County Sheriff ’s Dept. Lollipop Toy Store Scanlin, Thomas & Tommye
Hall, Jerry Longstreet Café Schneider, Karl & Gail
Hallford, Eddie Loring, Dr. Caleb & Mary-Stewart Sclafani, Tony & Sherran
Hamby, Marie Luke, Vivian Scott, Marianne
Hamilton State Bank Luna’s Restaurant Scout Troup 13548
Hardin, Cheryl Magic Craft Studios Sew Sassy
Harding, Bob & Rita Maloney, Mike & Sherry Shuler’s Outdoors
Honoraria & Memorials
Kinsey, Gary S. Turpin, Gracie
Honoraria Di Iaconi, Thomas & Krista
Dart Group II Foundation The Longstreet Clinic, Milton Martin Honda
Banks, Richard & Doris
Addison, John Lawrence, Mark & Karen Latimer, Pam & Chris Wardlaw, Dr. Rita A
King, Albert & Barbara Latimer, Jim & Diana Slate, Michael & Christine
Kelly, William Felch, Diane Wardlaw, R. B.
Vacante, Lisa M. Futrell, Roger & Kathleen Lee, Caroline
Saltiel, Karen Fine Pruett, Joy Willers, Jean
Williams, Glenn & Karen Fowler, Rob Burkholder, Robert
Rand, Alison Employees of Turner Wood & Lee, Stella Vining, Cathy & Seth
Fendler, Jeff Smith Insurance Roper, Martha Hall
Pitts, Gregory & Amy Willman, Brian
Adams, Michael & Christen Gardner, Gina Mansfield, John & Betty Lanier Study Club
Britt, Chess & Patricia Gardner, J.E and J.L Nance, Becky
Mathis, Ricky & Vickie Wood Jr., Joe T.
Rivera, Raul
Gardner, James McMichael, Chris Employees of Turner Wood &
Schneider, Peter W. Smith Insurance,
Gardner, J.E and J.L Adsit, David & Nan
Dittmer, Elizabeth
Aldridge, Donna McWhorter , Jessica Charles Wynne Family
Gardner, Mike
Tomei, Laurie Eiler, Gregory & Rebecca Highsmith, Bucky & Lee
Gardner, J.E and J.L
Carr, Natalie
Anesthesia Associates of Crosby, Allen & Marcia Wynne, Julie
Gardner, Terry
Gainesville Gardner, J.E and J.L James, Justin & Emma Sara & Fred Hoyt Charitable Trust
Bradley, Dr. & Mrs. Wilmer Langston, Steve
Everett, Patrick & Patricia Tusing, Carolyn
Gardner, Thomas
Chattahoochee Country Club
Gardner, J.E and J.L
Morley, Linda Memorials
Dogwood Garden Club Pat Greenwalt Morley, Elinor S.
Baggett, Eugene (Gene), Max
Tuscany Construction Co.
Cook, Jeff Nix, Tony Baggett, Franklin
Cook, Kathy Guthrie, Chuck & Pat Employees of Turner Wood &
Smith Insurance, Bannister, Lois
Nesbitt, Drs. John & Martha
Hansard Insurance Agency, Inc. Gibbs, Scott & Jennifer
Tuscany Construction Co.
Daugherty, Nicholas Norton, Frank & Nancy
Gardner, J.E and J.L and Judith Bell, William
Harmony Grove Baptist
Steve Delaney Family Peebles, Tim
Church-Adult II Class
Highsmith, Bucky & Lee Thomas, David & Jill Padgett, Kip
City of Gainesville Bloom, Louise
Drerup, Cathy Johnson Jr., William & Elizabeth
Hatcher, Griffin
Cook, Kathy & Jeff Macnichols, John & Pat Schrage, Lorry and Sherrie
Vining, Cathy & Seth Nathan, Muriel Braun, Dirceu
Miller, Norman & Pat
The David Highsmith Family
Ernest, Dr. J. David Highsmith, Bucky & Lee Schuebert, Grey, Bryce &
Hardin, William Faith Brown, Nancy
Coker Equipment Co. Hawkins, Evelyn Reu
Holley, Carson
Febrache Family Beaufort Lions Club Coker, Miles & Sharon
Hacker, Gloria Buffington, Ian
Smith, Toni Buffington, Donald & Wanda
Howard, Linda
Febrache Family/Gloria Howard, Janice & Michael Drerup, Denny & Cathy
Hacker Burns, Mark
Camplisson, Jacqui Anne Customers of Turner Wood & Tanenblatt, Eric
Isbell, Don and Emmy
JBG/Rosenfeld Retail Properties, Gardner, J.E and J.L and Judith Smith Insurance
Hirschel, Savitz, Parker & Turner Wood & Smith Insurance Cartledge, Porter
Hollman, P.A W. Ray Wallace and Associates
Jacob and Sara Billingsley Horton, Thomas & Elizabeth
Rosenfeld, Robert & Sheri Thompson, Cheryl
Sara & Fred Hoyt Charitable Trust,
Garibaldi, James & Anna Maria Smith, Harold Ray Buchanan, Pauline
Valeda, Kasey Scott, Floyd & Malinda Mabry
Emami, Jennifer Kemick, Allura and Matt Steele, James & Rebekah
Gardner, J.E and J.L and Judith Trammell, Tanner
Norris, Christine Oliver, Richard & Karen
Bruce, Tommy & Dedri
Chowdhary, Ramanjit McNair, Elizabeth
Enns, Kevin
Hurst, Dane & Jessica Wood, Jill B.
Beckett, Virgina Garrett, Louise Hughes, Thomas & Gina Sauter, David
Janes, Thomas & Elizabeth Gibbs, Scott & Jennifer Parker, Tracy Sauter, Tom & Bonnie
Strange, C.A. Gibbs, J.D. & Helen Simpson, Jimmy
Bearden, Phyllis Walker, Chris & Kay Smith, Louise Elliott
Barfield, Mason & Elizabeth Gignilliat, William Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Hulsey, Julius & Harriet
Craig, Brian & Mary Hosch, Heyward & Marian Miller, Mae Coleman
Stephens, George Massengill, Nick & Angela Stewart, Clyde
Kurtz, Fred & Kathy Dykes, Marian
Gooch, Lucille Rodrigues, Michael & Susan
Romine, Roxie Osborne, Paula
Southers, Wilda
Hill, Amy K. Carrier Services, Inc.,
McCann, Heather Stream, Andrea
Hart, Savannah Franks, Clark & Becky Stream, David & Deborah
Lillie, Norman & Linda Higgins, Richard & Connie
Self, Michael & Catherine Hart, Jeff & Stacey
Whelchel, Bobby & Jan
Goldstein, Karen P. Summer, Gita
Romain, Martin & Joanne Henson, Sarah Slate, Michael & Christine
The Longstreet Clinic Morris, Henry
Howard Black Agency, Inc. Langston, Dr. & Mrs. William &
Deloach, Eric & Edna Turner, Caroline
Evie
Renn, Joseph & Danette Hulsey, Helen Latimer, Jim & Diana
Lang, A.J. & Sharon Jones, Francis & Chirley
Mulherin Jr., J. Harold
Connell, Charles Vandiver, Marvin
Phillips, Mistikay
Mulkey, Terry & Annie Ivester, Howard “Buck" Walls, Grady &Evelyn
Cartledge, John Hooper, Raymond & Helen B.
North, Bob Walls, Doodle
Matheis, David & Christine
White, Rich & Vickie
Dunn, Wesley & Elizabeth Kern, Jennie Jernigan, David & Jane
Cantrell, Lucie E. Gibbs, Scott & Jennifer
Hope, Delores Mantack Mayfield, Joe & Beth Pinson, Betty Walter, Irma M.
Dunn, Matthew & Anna Hoch Nutt, Terry & Lucy Drerup, Denny & Cathy Walter, Richard & Patricia
Schuyler, Gloria Tronsgard, Barbara
Dorcas Women's Circle -Morrow Tunco Manufacturing, Inc. Powers, Jack Wayne, Bob
Presbyterian Church Drerup, Denny & Cathy Gibbs, Scott & Jennifer Smith, Randy & Anne
Buckshot's Kern, Ed and Linda
Kuhn, Jody N. Hart, Jeff & Stacey Praytor, James West, Catherine
Derden, Cassie Harwell, George & Clezell Langford, Jr. , Charles Avery Kelley, Dr. & Mrs. C. Neil & Allene
Tucker, Laura Anonymous Donation,
Ramsay, Diane Clark, Joe & Bonnell Raffray, Emily Whelchel, Brenda
Martin-Yates, Terri Ellis, Stephen & Jean Gailey, Lewis & Opal
Chester, Whitney Winters, Angela Forester, Betty
Drerup, Denny & Cathy Walls, Jerry & Barbara
Wilkey, Florence
Prince, Randy & Cathy Richards, Mary Pierce Walker, Sonja
Clendenin, Margaret Ann Hight, Rob Farr, Charlie C. Glover, Edwin & Sandra
Gilliam, Susan Duffee, Ashley Pepper, Lamar
Crawford, Dianne
Cornick, Jim & Rita
Wilson, Hayley
Cleveland, Ralph W. Ritsema, David Burnett, Betty & Wilburn
Ralph and Mary Cleveland Foundation Venable, William & Lavonne Drerup, Denny & Cathy Poole, Cheryl
Jackson, Don and Shelley
Crowley, Elizabeth Johnson
Hosch, Heyward & Marian Krisak, Joseph
Martin, Charles & Tammy
Cuttone, Margaret
Cuttone, Richard Langford, Jr., Charles Avery
Langford, J
Praytor, Charlene
David Baston's Father
Millard, Lora M
Miller, Norman & Pat
Logue, Eugenia Eve
Dr. & Mrs. C.C. Wannamaker
Logue, Bruce & Gail
Loggins, Paul & Tracy
Martin, Billy
Dunagan, Patricia
Martin, Margaret
Turner Wood & Smith Insurance
McKnight, Greyson
Fleming, Howard Porter
Gibbs, Scott & Jennifer
Fleming, Len
Trammell , Roy & Leigh
We celebrate milestones of all kinds at
Foley, Nick
Miller, Coleman Terrell Challenged Child and Friends,
Rush, Rhett & Vicki
Garrett, Mr. & Mrs. Charles . from birthdays to first steps and first words.
“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life,
or in the life of another.” Helen Keller
Making a Difference
Your financial gifts to Challenged Child and Friends made a difference in the lives of children in northeast Geor-
gia. In 2008-2009 we served 181 children with special needs and 84 children with typical development from 13
counties across the state. We continue to offer our early intervention program, out-patient therapy, extended day,
music therapy, “Summer Sensations”, and evaluation services. A new addition to our program is our partnership
with the Hall County Library System which provides enrichment through weekly story times.
The entrance to our center was enhanced by the addition of landscaping and a statue of Jennie Kern, a former
student, donated by Jennie’s friends and family. A sensory garden around the entrance was also donated by the
Butch Miller family. Now our families are inspired by the legacy of both Jennie Kern and Cole Miller and the
beautiful plantings around their statues as they come to receive services and support.
Two new fundraising events were hosted by others to help Challenged Child and Friends serve children with
disabilities. Jim Walters opened his farm in Lula as the site of Big Jim’s Shoot Out, a pheasant shoot and clay
pigeon shoot. The Art League of North Georgia and Frames You-Nique hosted a silent auction at Art on the
Square in Gainesville. Both events were so successful that they have been added to our annual calendar.
As Challenged Child and Friends prepared to celebrate our silver anniversary a change in leadership occurred.
In December, 2008, Executive Director Kathy Cook left the school and J.C. Smith was brought in to serve as
interim. Following a nationwide search, we welcomed Dr. J. David Earnest, a 20-year veteran of non-profit
management, as our new CEO. As we look back over our history, we are also looking forward. With your
support, we will continue to transform lives and offer hope to children with special needs and their families for
the next 25 years.