The 2007 Clearfield Hospital Hospice Chili Bowl was the most successful one to date, raising more than $31,000 for hospice patients. This year’s theme was Viva Las Vegas. Matt Greenland’s team won third place in the spirit category and first place in humanitarian jar donations, raising $6,094.53 for hospice. From left are Tressie Weber, Matt Greenland, Janice Greenland, Danny Greenland (in back), Maurice Weber, Mary Beth Howell and Sherry Greenland.

For more information about Clearfield Hospice, or to become a volunteer, please contact Dana Wilson at 814.768.2012.

“Our deepest appreciation goes out to all of the individuals, Clearfield Hospital departments, hospice volunteers, organizations and businesses for donations of baskets, money, needed items and services. The support shown has been tremendous,” stated Dana Wilson, hospice volunteer coordinator and event organizer.

Ms. Wilson said that in addition to the money raised from the theme-basket ticket sales, butterfly release, t-shirt sales and food and games, this year marked the highest amount raised in humanitarian jar donations.

Among the supporters and contributors were: DuBois Harley Davidson, Ridgeview Elder Care, Margaret Krebs, Wal-Mart Distribution Center 6027, Fraternal Order of the Eagles 812, Luigi’s Ristorante, Grice Gun Shop, Clearfield Bank & Trust, Hallstrom Construction, Marine Corp. League, Healthcare Billing Consultants, DuBois Old Navy, Miriam Thomas (Avon), Patsy Flanders, The Moore Brothers, Proud Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems, Curwensville Anglers Association, Second Mile.

Also, Krebs Moving and Storage, Dave and Amy Duke, Al and Brenda Siegel of Siegel Engraving, Clearfield J.C. Penney, Clearfield Lowes, Clearfield High School Prom Committee, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., Clearfield Subway, Quick Chek, T.D. Fabricating, Dean’s, Clear Care Corp., Comet Market, Holsom Buttercrust Bakery, Henry J. Brown Inc., Metavante Corp./J. Larson, Clearfield Colonial Courtyard, Helmbold and Stewart Inc., Beardsley Funeral Home, Richard and Gail Makin, Arthur Stephen Wright (in memory of parents Arthur and Elizabeth Wright), Weis Market.

Also, DuBois Giant Food Store, Snappy’s, Wal-Mart Supercenter, JG Food Warehouse, Goodman’s IGA, Sid’s Sub Shop, White Distributing, West Side Distributing, Neighborhood Market, BiLo Philipsburg and DuBois, Leyo’s, Shole Grocery, Kwik Fill Clearfield, Errigo Distributing, Shop N Save, Burger King, Bernice James, All Seasons Vending (Bradford), Ronald and Laura Johnston (in memory of LeRoy Snyder), Sophie Butler Family (in memory of LeRoy Snyder), Genna Distributing, Clearfield Florist, Alison Logan, John Sobel, Mary Gearhart, Philipsburg Ministerium, VFW Post 5020, Carole Litz Cipriano, Grace United Methodist Church, JJ Powell, Fi-Hoff Concrete Products Inc., The Progress, Gant Daily, WTAJ, WOKW, WJAC, Q102/WCPA, Courier Express, Johnston, Nelson and Shimmel LLP, Walter Hopkins and Co. LLP and Stiner Woodworking.

Ms. Wilson also thanked the businesses that contributed items for the theme-baskets and the people who attended the event.

“The hospice staff is grateful for all who have helped us to make the Chili Bowl a success. How wonderful it is to have funds available for our patients and their families who are in need. You have truly touched lives with your generosity,” she said.

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