ATEAM MINISTRIES 2012

LEFT: The RV (donated in 2011) will be hitting the road in 2012 to provide transportation and entertainment. CENTER: In 2010 eleven patients attended an art class to express their journey with cancer. RIGHT: These children are celebrating at the 2nd Annual Champions of Chemo party marking the end of their chemotherapy treatments. BELOW: Avery (6), Jan, Anderson (4), and Andy Thrower in 2012.

our story
On January 6th, 2009, Andy and Jan Thrower were thrown into the formidable world of childhood cancer as their 16-month-old son, Anderson, was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). During Andersons taxing treatments of monthly chemo injections, weekly lab work, and daily oral treatments, the Throwers eyes were opened to the deep needs of families who found themselves living in the same life-altering world of pediatric oncology or hematology-related diseases. Inspired by their rst-hand experiences, the Throwers sought a way to minister to these deserving families.

our mission
aTeam Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to offering spiritual, emotional, and nancial support to children and their families within the pediatric cancer community. This support is given with the desire to live out the scriptural truth found in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afiction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any afiction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (ESV)

our unique place

A gap often exists between receiving great medical care inside the walls of a hospital and the unique needs of oncology and hematology patients outside of those walls. Issues such as compromised immunity eliminate the ability to stay in communal living situations like a hotel. The extended length of treatment often creates great nancial burdens on families who are required to remain in close proximity to the hospital. aTeam Ministries was created to ll gaps like these that present unique challenges to families facing pediatric cancer.

aTeam Ministries 2811 Crescent Avenue, Suite 211 Homewood, AL 35209 / p. 205.401.8232 / e. info@ateamministries.org

We dont have family here and are so far away [aTeam] really lled that void and wrapped us in their arms and took care of us.
JENNIFER , MOTHER OF ANNA . First family to stay at the aTeam Home Away From Home Residence

our programs
THE HEART OF OUR MINISTRY IS THE PROGR AMS LISTED BELOW, WHICH HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES GOING THROUGH PEDIATRIC CANCER. S P I R I T UA L PRAYER TEAM Provides an opportunity for supporters of aTeam to gather on a monthly basis and pray for patients and families EMOTIONAL PERSONAL CARE BAGS FINANCIAL HOME AWAY FROM HOME Seeks to offer hospitality and comfort by providing practical necessities such as extended local lodging, meals, and computers HOW CAN WE HELP? FINANCIAL GRANTS Provides professional nancial counseling for planning prolonged medical expenses and extends grants to families in critical nancial need

Delivers basic hygiene and personal care items to families who nd themselves in an unexpected hospital stay

WARM AND FUZZIES Aims to create a family-like atmosphere inside Childrens Hospital of Alabama DAY AT THE GAME Arranges for a child and his/her parents to enjoy regional sporting events and to interact with players, coaches, or others when possible GUESS WHOS COMING TO SEE YOU?

Enlists local or regional celebrities and sports gures to visit patients during or outside of their hospital stay
During the 2011 season Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves visited aTeams tailgate supporting the Day at the Game Program.

SPECIAL EVENTS Hosts events that celebrate exceptional occasions such as chemo treatment completion HOPE LIVES ON

Seeks to walk with parents and siblings as they journey through the grief of losing a child to pediatric cancer

aTeam has expanded its reach from 5 patient families in 2009 to over 200 (projected) in 2012.

aTeam Ministries 2811 Crescent Avenue, Suite 211 Homewood, AL 35209 / p. 205.401.8232 / e. info@ateamministries.org

2011 highlights
8 patient families were allowed to stay for extended periodsrent-freein a private residence specically cleaned, furnished, and maintained for children undergoing treatment. 75 tickets were provided for families to
attend Alabama, Auburn, and Samford Football Games.

50 patients and their siblings participated

in two successful art workshops.

120 personal care bags were provided to

patients and families who were admitted to the Oncology unit at Childrens Hospital of Alabama.

Kyil Steele paints during a workshop for the 2012 Heart2HeART Gala.

$15,000 in grants were given to

families in need in the How Can We Help? Program.

2012 goals
1 additional residence to be used in the Home Away from Home Program, doubling the capacity to house those in need. 2 new programs will be launched: Hope Lives On and the aTeam Prayer Team. 100 people through 10 local businesses to participate in
aTeams 1st Annual Bone Marrow Registration Drive.

$100,000 was raised through the 1st

Annual Heart2HeART Gala held at Shoal Creek Country Club.

10,000 miles to be traveled by the aTeam RV to provide transportation and entertainment for patients and raise awareness of pediatric cancer. $25,000 in grants to families in need in the How Can We
Help? program.

$125,000 to be raised at the 2nd Annual Heart2Heart Gala at Teds Garage.

our board
aTeam Ministries Board of Directors Andy Thrower Co-Founder, aTeam Ministries Jan Thrower Co-Founder, aTeam Ministries Chris Prier President, Prier Construction Charles Evers Vice President, Protective Life Insurance Ashley Hill 2nd Vice President and Actuary, Protective Life Insurance Mark Nunnelly President, Nunnelly and Associates Larry Crocker Business Operations Manager, Alabama Power Camille Epps Development Director, College of Arts and Sciences, UAB Ethan Tidmore Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Robbie Egan Chief Financial Ofcer, MJ Harris Construction Aren Williams Former Healthcare Administrator

aTeam Ministries 2811 Crescent Avenue, Suite 211 Homewood, AL 35209 / p. 205.401.8232 / e. info@ateamministries.org

nancials
2009 Annual Budget 2010 Annual Budget 2011 Annual Budget* 2012 Annual Budget** $13,500 $25,000 $120,000 $189,000
(JULY 2009 DECEMBER 2009) (JANUARY 2010 DECEMBER 2010 ) (JANUARY 2011 DECEMBER 2011) (JANUARY 2011 DECEMBER 2011)

Currency $200,000 $175,000 $150,000 $125,000 $100,000 $75,000 $50,000 $25,000 $0 2009 2010 2011 $13,500 $25,000 $120,000

$189,000

2012

aTeam Ministries Annual Budget

Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements

PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011

Receipts Contributions and Gifts Disbursements

ATEAM PROGR AM DISBURSEMENTS

2010 $29,442.02

2011 $244,938.40

How Can We Help? (Grants) Home Away From Home (Townhouse) Special Events for Patient Families aTeam Ministries RV Total Program Disbursements
OPER ATIONAL DISBURSEMENTS

$8,485.29 $0.00 $7,034.79 $18.00 $15,538.08 $418.00 $244.87 $1,275.01 $0.00 $1,937.88 $19,586.34

$34,512.19 $26,439.39 $58,287.37 $6,231.12 $125,470.07 $2,740.11 $247.01 $4,961.07 $22, 623.08 $30,571.27 $111,877.77

Promotional Travel and Meetings Operations Operational Payroll Total Operational Expenses Total Assets (as of 12/31)

* The increase in the 2011 budget was a result of aTeam Ministries 1st Annual Heart2HeART Gala, which raised $105,000. ** Beginning in 2012 a private foundation will be providing an annual donation of $50,000 designated for operational expenses. This donation represents 62% of the 2012 operational budget.

aTeam Ministries 2811 Crescent Avenue, Suite 211 Homewood, AL 35209 / p. 205.401.8232 / e. info@ateamministries.org