PEORIA MAGAZINE December 2022

The 32nd Annual Easterseals Tribute Honoring:

Some 1,000 guests gathered for the 32nd Annual Easterseals Tribute Dinner on Friday, November 4th to celebrate the life and legacy of Steve and Morene Thompson. For more than four decades, they and Easterseals have been steadfast in the unwavering belief that every child deserves the best. As a new generation of leadership takes the helm, Easterseals is more committed than ever to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. And that’s worth celebrating!

Event Chair: John Bearce

Event Co-Chairs Polly Barton Wayne Baum Joe & Tammi Creed Chris & Melanie Coulter Royal & Kathy Coulter

Sister Judith Ann Duvall, O.S.F. Ray & Kathy LaHood Jon & Sharon Michael Doug & Diane Oberhelman Mark & Jodi Scott Will & Cathy Williams

Brimfield/Elmwood Co-Chairs Todd & Lisa Bryant Todd & Paula Sheridan

Metamora/Germantown Hills Co Chairs Jay & Nancy Harms Melissa & Tony Riddle

Chillicothe Co-Chairs Scott & Joan Martin Kent & Julie Witte

Friends of Easterseals

Morton Co-Chairs Bill & Linda Morton

Dunlap Co-Chairs Bruce & Pat Alkire

Pekin Co-Chairs Brian & Michelle Dennison Rich & Nancy Kriegsman

Bob & Karen Metzinger Doug & Vicky Stewart

Tremont Co-Chairs Brian & Sarah Vonderheide

East Peoria Co-Chairs Doug & Carrie McCarty Lance & Michele Lelm Eureka/Goodfield/ Congerville Co-Chairs Mike & Judy Mangold Wade & Hallie Wettstein

Washington Co-Chairs Jodi Bearce & Jeff Labuz Greg & Lori Birkland

For more information about the night including photos, videos, and a full sponsor list visit eastersealsci.com/tribute

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