Bike for the Baloghs - POSTPONED

Bike for the Baloghs - Postponed

Grunts Gym and The Friends of the Balogh Family have postponed Bike for the Baloghs, an event to benefit the Balogh Family Benevolent Fund, to a date in the fall.

Bike for the Baloghs

We will be looking for riders (age 12 and up) to collect pledges for pedaling so keep spreading the word!

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If you would like more information please call 440.796.1605.

Bike for the Baloghs will be held at Grunts Gym, 4131 Streetsboro Road, Richfield. Take I-271 South, turn left onto Rte. 303; Grunts Gym is 2.4 miles on the right.

Visit Grunts Gym online.

 

Father’s Day Gift Wrapping at Borders

Borders at LaPlace was one of our donors for the benefit. Ernel, the store manager, put together books and bookmarks for one of our kids packages. He was so nice that Terry stopped by after the benefit to let him know how much we appreciated his kindness and also to let him know that the event was a success.

He took a moment with Terry and it turns out he, like so many other people we met, had a reason he wanted to get involved. Ernel used to work at Target and at lunch they used to go to Jack’s for sandwiches - he knew Gary!

Ernel offered the committee the opportunity to wrap books/presents at Border over Father’s Day weekend - they set up a table and made a sign saying that all tips would go to the Balogh Family Fund.

We had a good time wrapping gifts and connecting with even more of our community. Thank you to Ernel, Borders and to everyone who tipped so generously for our wrapping services.

Please note: Jo-Ellen has posted a Father’s Day update on Gary’s progress - click here to read it.

 

Thank You

There are not words enough to thank the community for their support tonight. Suburban Temple - Kol Ami was packed with friends and neighbors eager to offer their support to Gary, Jo-Ellen and Elijah. The event was an incredible success.

The committee wishes to extend their thanks again to our gracious sponsors and raffle donors - please support them as they have supported us.

We also want to extend a special thanks to Jay Marcus whose expertise in closing the deal resulted in our being able to offer such incredible raffle packages. Jay, you are a mensch, and we are proud to call call you our friend.

To Terry Marcus who recognized the need and moved heaven and earth to make tonight happen.

To Mindy Sussel, who in addition to having the coolest eyeglasses in town, scored some of tonight’s most popular offerings. Mindy, It was a pleasure to work with you.

To Beth Bass who was responsible for making tonight’s event pretty, tasty and musical. We are very grateful that you were with us to make this night special.

To Stephanie Novinc who put the wheels in motion and provided support even in her grief. Thank you Stephanie.

To Randy Wells whose unerring sense of style made tonight’s raffle table a thing of beauty. To Frankie Hochman who, with Randy, kept the raffle organized throughout the evening. Thank you for working so hard - we couldn’t have done it without you.

To Barbara Hochman and Robin Collins who manged the dessert service this evening - you were life savers. Thank you for pitching in and making sure the overflow crowd was served without delay.

To Pete Wells - you kept the line and money in order in a very efficient (and gracious) manner. You did a great job and we are very appreciative.

To Lisa Kollins who provided printed materials (and they were so pretty!) for us at the very last minute - you were lovely and a joy to be around. Now we know why your mother is so proud of you!

To Rabbi Bram, Loree Resnick and the superb staff of Suburban Temple-Kol Ami. Without your guidance and support this night would not have been possible.

Finally to Gary, Jo-Ellen and Elijah - tonight’s outpouring of love and support is a reflection of what you have given this community over many, many years. We love you and we are grateful to have had this opportunity.

JAC

 

An Evening in Support of the Balogh Family Fund

Today is the big day and we are so excited!

We hope you will join us.

Thank You!

Friends of the Balogh Family Invite You To:

An Evening in Support of the Balogh Family

Please join us for Desserts, Music, a Raffle and Lots of Fun

June 4, 2008 - Wednesday

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Suburban Temple - Kol Ami

22401 Chagrin Boulevard

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Our friend, Gary Balogh, was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. A long time employee of Jack’s Delicatessen, Gary is no longer able to work to support his family. We, Gary’s friends, have established a benevolent fund at Keybank (The Balogh Family Fund) to help with the family’s expenses.

We ask you to join us in generously supporting the Fund through attending this event and/or contributing directly to the Fund. You may pay for the event or make direct donations to the Fund at any time by Paypal (click the button in the sidebar), or by mailing your checks, payable to Balogh Family Fund, to any Keybank or to Keybank at 2185 Warrensville Center Road, University Heights, Ohio 44118, or by visiting any Keybank in person.

Tickets: $25.00 Adults, $10.00 Children (12 and under)

Kids 3 and under free

Maximum $75.00 per family

Raffle Tickets $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00

RSVP: by email to baloghfamilyfund@gmail.com or by calling (216)464-6697

All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Balogh Family Fund.

Payment for the event can be made by clicking the make a donation button below.

Please remember to email or call to let us know you will be attending the event.

Raffle Extravaganza - Drawing will begin promptly at 8:15 PM

You must be present to win

Raffle Extravaganza

1. Girl’s Day Out

Enjoy your Girl’s Day Out with a Gift Certificate from Studio MZ for a manicure, blow dry and 30 minute massage, a $20 Stir Crazy Gift Certificate and Handmade Jewelry by Susan Goldfarb, Michelle Tarczy and Jenni Shelman Swarovski crystal bead necklace, bracelet and earrings.

No exchanges or returns.

2. Pampering and Paladar

You will feel pampered as a princess as you dine with a $50 Paladar - Eton Gift Certificate in your Mulholland & Sachs Handmade Peyote Bird Silver and Pearl Earrings after your Roza’s Naildresser’s manicure and pedicure.

No exchanges or returns.

3. I Don’t Do Windows

But Mark does! Your windows will sparkle and shine after Euclid Industrial Maintenance & Cleaning Contractors, Inc. finishes your outside window washing service. Bonus: handyman miscellanea courtesy of Cedar Center Hardware, one free service call for plumbing, heating and/or air conditioning and one free air conditioning cleaning courtesy of Sunview Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

Good for any private residential home.

4. Stay Cool, Be Green

Your house will stay cool while you save green with a solar power attic fan, complete with installation courtesy of North Coast Insulation and Ventilation. Bonus: one free service call for plumbing, heating and/or air conditioning and one free air conditioning cleaning courtesy of Sunview Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

5. You’re Worth It!

Reward yourself with a Faces by Hannah one hour facial, a $50 Nicholas Jewelers Inc. Gift Certificate and a $50 Bistro 185 Gift Certificate.

6. Take Me Out to the Ball Game

It is always a good day for baseball and your day will be perfect with an autographed Bob Feller baseball courtesy of Rabbi Eric Bram, an miniature Cleveland Brown’s helmet autographed by Bernie Kosar courtesy of Robert Markowitz, 4 box seats from the Cleveland Indians good for any remaining home game in the regular 2008 season, a $50 Gift Certificate from Jack’s Deli and a one year subscription courtesy of the Cleveland Jewish News. Bonus: one free service call for plumbing, heating and/or air conditioning and one free air conditioning cleaning courtesy of Sunview Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

7. Right Up Your Alley

You will strike the right note with a Cosmic Bowling Party at Roseland Lanes for up to six guests includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling plus shoe rental courtesy of the Peleg Family.

8. Summer Gardeners

You garden will look lovely with a potted plant courtesy of Gali’s Florist and Garden Center, a Classic Haws Galvanized Steel Watering Can with Brass Rose, made in England - Filled with Dried Hydrangea Flowers courtesy of Smith & Hawken - Eton, his and hers Sunglasses courtesy of Berris Optical and one flat of impatiens and one yard of topsoil delivered with free grass cutting on the day of delivery. Bonus: one free service call for plumbing, heating and/or air conditioning and one free air conditioning cleaning courtesy of Sunview Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

No exchanges or returns.

9. Shabbat

You will be ready for a sweet Shabbat with a $50 Tibor’s Gift Certificate, $25 Chocolate Emporium Gift Certificate, Star of David bundt pan courtesy of Cedar Center Hardware, Berger & Silver Jewelers creme porcelain cake plate (retail value $150) and a one year subscription courtesy of the Cleveland Jewish News.

No exchanges or returns.

10. Beauty and the Cheese

Your day will rock with this package featuring Beachwood’s own Ashleigh Wells’ just released The Hot Damn CD, two $20 California Pizza Kitchen Gift Certificates and a basket of fine beauty products courtesy of Mindy Sussel.

11. It’s a Good Life

You don’t have to be a dad to enjoy Father’s Day with this package including 5 La Aurora Robusto Cigars from Cousin’s Cigar, a $75 Gift Basket courtesy of Cedar Green Wine and Cheese, Dichroic Designs of Shaker Heights Wine Stopper and 2 tickets to the June 15th Cleveland Indians vs. San Diego Padres game courtesy of Barry and Caryn Hersch. Bonus: one free service call for plumbing, heating and/or air conditioning and one free air conditioning cleaning courtesy of Sunview Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

No exchanges or returns

12. One Meal In, Two Meals Out

You will have the best of both worlds with this package featuring a sliced cooked brisket for 8 to 10 from Mr. Brisket, a $25 Hunan East Gift Certificate and a $50 Rick’s Café & Catering Gift Certificate. Bonus: one free service call for plumbing, heating and/or air conditioning and one free air conditioning cleaning courtesy of Sunview Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

No exchanges or returns

13. Lunch and Glamorous Work Out

You won’t mind working out with this package featuring a one month pass to Urban Active Fitness Center, a $45 Cheesecake Factory Gift Certificate and a necklace of green opals, malachite with copper clasp from Dichroic Designs of Shaker Heights.

No exchanges or returns

14. Surf and Surf

You can’t lose with this package featuring a $50 Sushi Rock Gift Certificate, a $50 McCormick & Schmick’s Gift Certificate and dichroic glass, black onyx and dichroic pendant necklace with sterling magnetic clasp from Dichroic Designs of Shaker Heights

15. Double Your Pleasure

You will double your pleasure with this package featuring 2 haircuts/blow drys with Renee at Le Salon at the Hamptons, 2 $25 Maggiano’s Little Italy Gift Certificates and a double strand necklace with sterling silver, swarovski crystals and dichroic pendant with sterling magnetic clasp from Dichroic Designs of Shaker Heights.

16. That’s a Stretch

You will see clearly, be strong, flexible and well fed with this package featuring a $150 Signature Optical Gift Certificate, 2 month individual membership, including 6 one hour long personal training sessions at Grunts Gym and a $50 Rick’s Café and Catering Gift Certificate.

17. It’s Sublime

You will be in heaven with this package featuring a wash, style and blow-dry, manicure and express pedicure courtesy of Sublime Salon and a $100 Flemings Prime Steakhouse Gift Certificate.

18. MMM MMM MMM …

This package is mmm- mmm - mmm great featuring a 3 month membership to the Mandel Jewish Community Center, a $50 Muldoon’s Gift Certificate, a $10 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gift Certificate, a $5 Mitchell’s Ice Cream Coupon Book and a decoupage decorative plate courtesy of Three Sisters (Sandy Angart).

19. Story Time

Story time will be perfect with this package featuring a stuffed musical monkey from Sensational Celebrations, children’s books from Borders, sports theme bookends from Noteriety and sports theme piggy bank courtesy of Initially You Too .

No exchanges or returns

20. Family Fun

Family fun is in store with this package featuring 5 tickets, including parking pass, for the July 29th Lake County Captains vs Greensboro Grasshoppers game courtesy of the Blankfeld Family, a Big Fun Gift Box, a $50 Hunan By The Falls Gift Certificate, and $25 Cookies By Design Certificate.

21. Love and Lunch

You will love your week with this offering featuring a tennis package including a racquet and 2 hours of lessons courtesy of Brian Rubenstein, five $10 McCormick & Schmicks Gift Certificates, $5 Mitchell’s Ice Cream Gift Certificate and 5 $10 Howard’s Shoes Gift Certificates.

22. One From Column A and One From Column B

Dining pleasure awaits with this package featuring a four course dinner for two at Brio and a $25 Hunan East Gift Certificate.

23. Art

Your home will be graced by an original art work by Phyllis Seltzer.

24. We’ve Got You Covered

You’ll feel absolutely fabulous with this package featuring a shampoo, haircut, blow dry and assorted hair products courtesy of Ladies & Gentlemen, a $75 Moxie/Red Gift Certificate and a $25.00 Ricki Carr C. T Gift Certificate towards Electrolysis and Permanent Make-Up, CTR, Ear Piercing-Body Piercing.

25. Brotherly Love

Bringing it all together is this package hand selected by Gary’s brother, Mark Balogh, featuring a University Circle Arabica Coffee House Gift Certificate for 2 pounds of coffee of your choice and 2 specialty cheesecakes, a $50 Sergio’s/Sarava Gift Certificate and 2 $25 Brennan’s Colony Gift Certificates.

No exchanges or returns