The Markling Family Has A Special Place In Its Heart For The “Jordan’s Family Foundation”
www.jordansfamilyfoundation.org
Our second son, Nevan, would not be with us today without the benefits of congenital heart disease research and education. Without going into great detail, Nevan was born with multiple heart defects which resulted in numerous surgeries - the success of which would not have been possible without research and education in pediatric cardiology. While congenital heart disease is the number one birth defect in all children, a surprisingly scarce amount of resources are dedicated toward the research and education of this pediatric disease. On February 25, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. we will be attending the Jordan’s Family Foundation’s 5th Annual Charity Wine & Beer Tasting at Rozi’s Wine House, and we invite you to join us.
Kara Goeller and Corey Rossen, whose second daughter, Jordan, was also born with a heart defect, have been instrumental in raising funds to increase research and education dedicated exclusively toward congenital heart diseases. Their funding is raised through the Jordan’s Family Foundation, which is one of Lakewood’s premier 501(c)(3) non-profit charities and was recently named a member of the United Way as a designated charity for Health and Human Services. The Jordan’s Family Foundation is nationally renowned for its fundraising efforts from our very own Lakewood. The 5th Annual Charity Wine & Beer Tasting is just one of those events, but your help is needed.
Over the past few years, the Jordan’s Family Foundation has been fortunate enough to raise enough money to donate tens of thousands of dollars to many organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Cardiac Research Division and for support groups such as the Congenital Heart Information Network.
In speaking with Kara and Corey, we understand that getting donated items to be raffled away or auctioned off at the 5th Annual Charity Wine & Beer Tasting event has been increasingly difficult in these tough economic times. To the extent you and/or your family, colleagues, or business are capable of making such a donation, please contact Kara and Corey at www.jordansfamilyfoundation.org as soon as possible. And, of course, please join us at the 5th Annual Charity Wine & Beer Tasting on February 25th.
Admission to the 5th Annual Charity Wine & Beer Tasting is a mere $25. The February 25th event will consist of Lakewood’s own prodigy, Chef Matt Harlan of Bar Symon; Argyle Winery (Oregon) with their owner/winemaker Rollin Soles; and Stone Brewing Company (California) with Aaron Tyrell. Almost 300 people attended last year’s annual charity event, which raised approximately $11,500 for the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital.
We hope you will find it in your heart to support the Jordan’s Family Foundation and we look forward to seeing you at the Jordan’s Family Foundation’s 5th Annual Charity Wine & Beer Tasting at Rozi’s Wine House on February 25, 2010, from 6-9:00 p.m.
For more information about the Jordan’s Family Foundation and congenital heart disease, please visit www.jordansfamilyfoundation.org.