“Show your children the true meaning of Christmas by supporting pediatric hospice and enjoying family time together at the premiere of JUMANJI: Welcome to the Jungle”
~ Chris & Lisa Van Allsburg
A Statewide Film Premiere Benefit For:
What A Night!
Tuesday, December 19th was as amazing night at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and the Celebration! North Cinema in Grand Rapids at the statewide premiere of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle! Nearly 1,000 guests – including world-renowned children’s author Chris Van Allsburg – attended the simultaneous premiere of Sony Picture’s 2017 Holiday blockbuster film which benefitted Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children at Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan.
This festive evening included jungle-themed décor at a VIP pre-party in Ann Arbor and a delicious dessert after-glow in Grand Rapids. And all guests received a custom-made Jumanji:Welcome to the Jungle key chain! But best of all, nearly 100 of our Anchors Programs for Children patients and families were able to take part in the evening at special children’s parties prior to the movie.
We also were proud to introduce three new videos to the audience outlining the history of Anchors Programs for Children, the impact of this one-of-a-kind program and a special shout-out from the stars of the movie!
Dating back to the highly successful movie premieres of The Polar Express in 2004 and Zathura in 2005 – which raised more than $1.5 M for end-of-life pediatric care – Mr. Van Allsburg, has generously shared his talents to benefit our community’s youngest residents. This statewide premiere is yet another example of his continued commitment to shine a light on the important care provided to terminally and chronically ill pediatric patients and their families within the Anchors Programs for Children.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Grand Rapids Sponsors
VIP PRE-PARTY
Karl & Patti Betz
BIG SCREEN PARTNERS
MEDIA SPONSOR
VAN ALLSBURG BOOK SPONSOR
ANCHORS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FAMILY SPONSOR
General & Mrs. John Nowak
GIFT SPONSOR
PHOTO STATION SPONSOR
VALET/TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR
ADVENTURE SPONSOR
Ken Betz
JUNGLE SPONSORS
LeeAnn Clay
Dr. Jim Fahner and Gail Fahner
Michael and Liz TerHorst
SAFARI SPONSORS
Todd and Robin Hoppe
Kurt and Judy Ludlow
Thomas P. Sarb and Ruth Ann Brevitz
Honorable Sara J. Smolenski and Linda Burpee
JUNGLE ANIMAL SPONSOR
Ann Arbor Sponsors
VIP AFTER-GLOW
MATCHING GIFT SPONSOR
The Stotlar Family Giving Fund
BIG SCREEN PARTNERS
VAN ALLSBURG BOOK SPONSOR
TROPICAL SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSOR
PHOTO STATION SPONSOR
GIFT SPONSORS
ADVENTURE SPONSORS
The Buhr Family Foundation
Richard & Karin Laurin
Tom & Jackie Silhanek
Stellaire Foundation
JUNGLE SPONSORS
Dennis & Nancy Gershenson
Dr. Ken & Mary Pituch
Simmons Foundation
The Woll-Yellin Foundation
SAFARI SPONSORS
Gene & Nancy Eavy
John Fitzpatrick & Dan Hughes
Sean & Jackie Guitar
William J. Monroe
Rev. Diane Smith
Brand & Jan Whitehouse
About Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children
Anchors Programs for Children offers a full continuum of pediatric services to support families facing the unimaginable. As the only statewide pediatric hospice and supportive care program, we offer such families, specially trained staff that provide medical, social, spiritual and emotional support to help navigate difficult situations. Since the inception of our pediatric programs, we have served thousands of children and families across Michigan.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Mitch Albom & Janine Sabino
Karl & Patti Betz
Lloyd & Laurie Carr
George & Jo Elyn Nyman
Mark Schlissel & Monica Schwebs
Chris & Lisa Van Allsburg
STEERING
COMMITTEE
James B. Fahner, MD
Kenneth Pituch, MD
Emily Loeks
Marc Rosenthal
Caitlin Hopkins
Jackie Silhanek
Ron Van Timmeren
ANN ARBOR
PREMIERE
Jackie Silhanek, Chair
Beth Anderson
Kristin Evangelista
Sophia Roth
Michelle Shulman
Patricia Joy
GRAND RAPIDS PREMIERE
Michael & Liz TerHorst, Chairs
LeeAnn Clay
Phil Garrett
Todd Hoppe
Josh Verhulst
Joe Voss
Cameron Young