Musicians of Mercy to Play at SOUPSTOCK

Thank you to Musicians of Mercy for volunteering to play at SOUPSTOCK on Friday September 27, 2013 at Oregon Ridge Lodge.

Musicians of Mercy (MOM) is a collective of over seventy independent musicians and artists based in the Metropolitan D.C. area.  Founded and directed by violist Robin Fay Massie, the group was formed in January 2010 following Haiti's devastating earthquake.  Through the production of themed benefit concerts, MOM raises funds for victims of natural disasters and other tragedies.

For more information visit: http://musiciansofmercy.org

Genentch Supports Rainbow Fest with $1,500 Sponsorship

Thank you to Genentech for providing a sponsorship of $1,500 for Feeding the People's Rainbow Fest on November 9, 2012.

Genentech's aim as a leading healthcare company is to create, produce and market innovative solutions of high quality for unmet medical needs. Genentech's products and services help to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases, thus enhancing people's health and quality of life. They do this in a responsible and ethical manner and with a commitment to sustainable development respecting the needs of the individual, the society and the environment.

For more information visit: http://www.gene.com

AARP Sponsors FTP Rainbow Fest

AARP has provided a $1,000 sponsorship for Feeding the People's 2012 Rainbow Fest on November 9, 2012 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.

In February, AARP sponsored a performance about diabetes, dementia and elder care by Mara Neimanis at The Creative Alliance, which was organized by the The Creative Alliance and Feeding the People.

We would like to thank AARP for their ongoing support. For more information about AARP visit: http://www.aarp.org/

Feeding the People Provides Over 1,300 Meals

Since September 2011 Feeding the People has provided over 1,300 diabetic-appropriate meals to people living with diabetes.

Generous donations from individuals; grants from foundations and corporations such as The Abell Foundation, Novo Nordisk, and BD Diagnostics; and our partnership with Moveable Feast have allowed us to provide meals for $1.00 a meal.

Clients can order up to 21 meals a week and may pay using their Independence Cards.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting our work to provide meals, education, and support for people living with diabetes.

The Abell Foundation Awards Feeding the People Grant of $5,000

We would like to thank The Abell Foundation for awarding Feeding the People a generous grant of $5,000 to provide low-income diabetics with meals, education, and support. This grant will allow us to serve all of our current clients through July 2012.

The Abell Foundation is a local foundation dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life in Baltimore and Maryland.

The Foundation places the highest priority on creating solutions that are both innovative and will ensure accountability. This is the commitment of The Abell Foundation: to give hope by opening the doors of opportunity to the disenfranchised, knowing that no community can succeed and thrive if those who live on the margins are not included.

For more information visit: http://www.abell.org/

BD Diagnostic Systems Supports FTP

We would like to thank BD Diagnostic Systems for their recent generous grant of $500.

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. BD helps diabetes patients around the world live healthier lives through innovative products and educational services that bring improved efficacy, comfort and convenience to diabetes drug therapy.

For more information visit www.bd.com

Yin-Yang Ball Uplifts!

Last night's Yin-Yang Ball at Irvine Nature Center uplifted the hearts and spirits of nearly 100 people.

Mara Neimanis, artistic director for In-Flight Theater, kicked off the evening with an excerpt from her new solo show, Flights of Family, which will premiere at The Creative Alliance in February. The show is about family, diabetes and care giving.

Mara's strength, grace and impassioned monologue touched our hearts and made us laugh. Mara creates theater in the air using trapeze and invented aerial apparatus that include floating and suspended steel sculptures.

Interdisciplinary playwright, multimedia humorist, activist, and poet Robert Karimi (aka Mero Cocinero Karimi) took us on a sensory stroll down memory lane with mint leaves. Everyone was encouraged to rub and smell their mint leaves and then talk about the memories they induced.

Throughout the evening we had the opportunity to "Make Miracles" with the "Revolutionary Chef" by grinding corn and cooking our own tortillas. Find out more about Karimi's three week residency at The Contemporary Museum by visiting: http://contemporary.org/exhibitions.html

The Giggmohr Brothers got everyone moving with their eclectic blend of Blues, Rhythm and Blues, 60's Rock, and Country. After their energizing set, DJ Johnny Street kept everyone shaking their booties.

Between the silent auction featuring the work of local artists; seated massages by Cynthia Vice and Lanh Mos, and the delicious Mexican Food by Papa Joe's of Westminster; there was something for everyone to enjoy.

We would like to thank Novo Nordisk for being the lead sponsor for the Yin-Yang Ball.

Thank you to Irvine Nature Center for providing the ideal space for our event.

Thank you to the American Diabetes Association Maryland Chapter, The Creative Alliance, and The Contemporary Museum for promoting our event.


Thank you to our Yin-Yang Ball Honorary Committee:

• Sheri Depetro, LCSW-C, LAc
• Christine A. Mitchell, DO
• Richmond American Homes
• Jonathan and Heather Rider

Thank you to the following silent auction and in-kind donors:

• AirTran Airways
• American Visionary Art Museum
• Baltimore Ravens
• Richard Bannister
• The Contemporary Museum
• Costco
• Sheri DePetro — Awaken the Spirit Wellness
• Herb Egert—Affinity Dental Associates
• Theresa Fauth—Dancing Tree Studios
• Ferenc Gregor-Szobrász Studio
• Goodwin Antiques
• In-Flight Theater
• Missi Kibelbek Massage Therapy
• Larry Lewis—Forms in Metal
• Maryland Science Center
• Peak's Party Staffing Service
  
• Tim Prendergast—Photographer & Designer
• The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
• Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
• Kim Turner—Silpada Designs Jewelry & Miche Bag
• Cynthia Vice—The Art of Healing
• Andrea Wenger—healing experiences for upside-down living
• Bonnie Wilner
• The Wine Bin
  

Thank you to our Yin-Yang Ball Volunteers

• Jared Baraloto
• Scott Bordenet
• Tom and Maia Brown
• Sheri Depetro
• Jonathan Gerstl
• Ami Gregor
• Hannah Gregor
• Patti Lagno
• Lanh Mos
  
• Christine Mitchell
• Ilysa Peak
  
• Tom and Shirley Riffle
  
• Lenny and Jennifer Schugam
• Martin and Paula Schugam
• Jon Stephanou
• Dominic Vaccari
  
• Wally Vait
• Cynthia Vice
• Paul Yutzy

Stay tuned for information about Feeding the People 2012 Ascension Ball.