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Eric Isham
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Kim Isham
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Angela Van Patten
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Jason S. Rich
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Andrew Van Sickle
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Amy Haddix
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Terri Becker
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Amy Bartish
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| Eric Isham eric.isham@the216foundation.com |
The reason that I created the 216 Foundation is because I wanted to make a difference. Diabetes runs in my family and when my cousin Ryan was diagnosed I made the decision that I wanted to get involved. The reason I chose the name The 216 Foundation is actually a very long story, but the number 216 has special meaning. Come to an event and I will be sure to tell you the story!
My responsibilities to the foundation include planning and overseeing events, recruiting new volunteers , and applying for grants. My focus is starting new chapters in other cities, so that we can continue to grow and reach new people everyday.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky University, where he majored in Biology and Biophysics. Eric’s full time job is a National Sales Executive at iPay Technologies. |
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| Kim Isham kim.isham@the216foundation.com |
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I helped Eric with his vision of starting the foundation because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of people who suffer from diabetes. My responsibilities to the foundation include monitoring and managing all of the finances for the foundation. I also oversee all the details of planning the events and mange the correspondence to our donors.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Kentucky. Kim worked for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals as a sales representative for 8 years before joining iPay Technologies as a New Client Sales Executive.
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| Angela Van Patten angela.vanpatten@the216foundation.com |
I began working for the 216 Foundation in March 2006 because I wanted to make a difference. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes this year. We are all affected by this disease and there are so many ways we can contribute! My goal for the foundation is to encourage young adults to get involved.
Angie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati. Currently, Angie works for Uptown Rental Properties as a property manager. |
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| Andrew Van Sickle andrew.vansickle@the216foundation.com |
As Director of Business Development for The 216 Foundation, I focus on networking with regional and national organizations who want to help us achieve our mission through sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and other opportunities. I first became aware of the Foundation as a member of the Continental Lounge in Covington, Kentucky, and was impressed by the mission of the organization and its founders' vision. I am an idea person; the organization is open to ideas to make its mark, and I am very glad to be a part of that.
My experiences as an artist and art gallery owner help me bring a unique dimension to the work that The 216 Foundation does. I have helped the Foundation leverage these experiences by contributing works of art to Foundation events as well as hosting art shows at my gallery in Downtown Cincinnati.
In addition to his work with The 216 Foundation, Andrew is owner of AVS Art Gallery on Fourth Street in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as sales manager for the Primax web design firm. |
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| Amy Haddix amy.haddix@the216foundation.com |
I joined the 216 Foundation in 2007 after hearing about the organization through mutual friends. I serve as the Director of Media Relations for the Foundation; in this position, I communicate with media outlets in order to publicize the work that we do and coordinate strategic partnerships between the Foundation and various media outlets.
The 216 Foundation's mission really interested me, as I have several family members who have been diagnosed with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In fact, my uncle has been dealing with diabetes since the age of 16 and has been using an insulin pump therapy for a number of years. It is very rewarding working with such a great group of young professionals to raise money and awareness in our search for a cure for diabetes.
Amy works for the David J. Joseph Company in Transaction Accounting and attended Northern Kentucky University. |
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| Terri Becker terri.becker@the216foundation.com |
| I have been an insulin-dependent diabetic for 15 years. Early in my journey as a diabetic, I had to make a choice: Be consumed by diabetes or consume it! I've choosen to consume it, survive it and beat it. The research advances that have been evolving in the last 10 years of diabetes research have been huge. We are living at a pinnacle for fantastic advances. This research only occurs through people pushing for it and supporting it. That is exactly what the 216 Foundation is doing. They are supporting the research needed to make diabetes a disease of the past. That's a future worth supporting and why I want to be a part of the 216 Foundation success. |
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| Amy Bartish amy.bartish@the216foundation.com |
I joined the 216 Foundation in 2007 after learning about the organization’s mission. Several of my family members and friends are affected by diabetes, and I am passionate about the cause. I chose the 216 Foundation because I wanted to give back to my community by making a personal contribution to furthering the effort to find a cure.
One of my responsibilities for the foundation is helping out with the marketing efforts. I have gained experience working in account management on multiple Cincinnati accounts including Cincinnati Bell, Fifth Third Bank and Pfizer.
Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University where she majored in Journalism and Business Marketing. She currently works as an account executive for a local Cincinnati advertising agency. |
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