8th ANNUAL BASKET RAFFLE
The 2008 charity Basket Raffle is over. Thanks to all who donated goodies for the wonderful baskets and to all who bought tickets. We appreciate everyone's support as we raised $5874 to help some of the UMHS's neediest patients. Again, thank you.

Baskets will be on display, for your viewing pleasure, the following times and locations:
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 12 in the UH Pathology Hallway
Thursdays, Nov. 6 and 13 in MSI, 5th floor Hallway
Come see them in person, they are filled with great gifts.

For printable raffle tickets, click here
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Please make checks to Beverly Smith, (who is the treasurer of our charity group)

Please take filled out tickets and money to:
Beverly Smith, MSI, M5221, 936-0505
Beth Minors, UH 2G332, 936-1888
Kathy Richards, BSRB, 4058A, 647-8153

Questions....please contact Beverly Smith, (smithbev@umich.edu or at 734-936-0505).

Good Luck!

#1 - Coffee for Two Basket - Donated by Kate Lebowsky (ULAM)

Winner: Don Giacherio, Ph.D.,  Chemical Pathology

Pair of handmade Amigurumi Cups by Kate Lebowsky. Pair of coffee mugs, Hamilton Beach coffee grinder, whole bean coffee, Gevalia Traditional Roast - Gevalia Peruvian Organic Ground Decaffeinated Coffee, Cafe Brit (2). Basket is great to use as a serving tray!

# 2 - Snack Basket - Donated by Kate Lebowsky (ULAM)

Winner: Dawn O’Connor – Lab Animal Medicine Unit

Handmade Pop Tart Dolls by Kate Lebowsky - includes Mom, Dad, son, daughter. Snacks include: Kashi cookies, Kashi snack bars, Amy's Cheddar bunnies, Archer Farms organic strawberry fruit strips, Archer Farms trail mix (five different mixes).


#3 - Student Away From Home Care Basket - Donated by Outpatient Phlebotomy (by Diane Levitte)

Winner: Michelle Roberts

Loreal Vive Pro shampoo and conditioner set, Herbal Essence Body Envy 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, Glade scented oil candle sets in Rose-Vanilla and Dewberry Dreams scents, Olay Cream Ribbons bodywash, Olay Radiance Ribbons body wash plus, scented gel plug-ins in apple-cinnamon scent, Oral B Cross Action Battery toothbrushes, Crest toothpaste, Gillette shaving gel and Nivea body cream fror men.

#4 - Ready for a Get-A-Way - Donated by Nancy McAnsh - Research Histology & IHC Lab

Winner: Cathy Bearman – Pathology Administration

LL Bean Original Canvas Duffle Bag, Personal toiletry organizer, Passport Organizer, Time Zone Travel Alarm and luggage wraps (set of four); quart-size bags and toiletries bottles, book light

#5 - Gift Cards Basket - Donated by the Research Group and Staff of the Ward, Johnson and Zochowska Laboratories (MSRBI)

Winner: Usha Kota – Hematology

Beautiful, handmade basket from Uganda. Dramatic design woven from banana fiber and raffia with natural dyes (approximate value $35). Basket contains $25 gift cards from: BP Gas, Mobil Gas, Target, JC Penney, Kohl's, Home Goods, Meijer, Panera, Angelo's, Olive Garden, McDonald's, Best Buy, Border's Bookstore

#6 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Basket - Donated by Pathology Laboratories Administrative Support Office

Winner: Suzanne Butch – Blood Bank

Belgian Waffle Maker, George Foreman Grill, Kitchen Tool Set, Smart Pot Crockpot, $40 Meijer gift card, $20 Zingerman's gift card - all in a very practical and re-usable plastic tub!

#7 - It's a Bear Market - Donated by Apheresis

Winner: Jack Brugger – Security

Buy low with $200 cash!

#8 - Gardner's Delight - Donated by Pathology Billing Office

Winner: Julie Jorns – Pathology Resident

Humingbird feeder, Humming Bird Instant Nector, bulbs, seeds, bulb planter, ratchet pruner, shovels, claw, stakes, tree wrap, gloves, handy dandy carry bag, weed digger, Miracle Grow plant food and how-to-grow book

#9 - Wine, Dine and Relax - Donated by Chemistry Laboratory

Winner: Connie Jaskot – HIM Coding

Weber's Inn gift certificate for one night stay (Sunday through Thursday only), Weber's Inn restaurant gift certificate for $50, three bottles of wine: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos and Cabernet Savignon/Merlot, set of four red wine glasses, set of four white wine glasses, six drink charms, wine rack that holds five bottles of wine, five piece easy lift corkscrew set, one ornate green glass wine stopper, four smaller glass wine stoppers, Chardonnay cheese spread and a Cabernet cheddar cheese spread, one Fair Oaks Butterkase cheese and one Fair Oaks Sweet Swiss cheese, four boxes of crackers, two cheese knives, box of Russell Stover Truffle assortment chocolates.


#10 - Delightful Basket for a Special Lady - Donated by Outpatient Phlebotomy

Winner: Amy Wilcik – Chemical Pathology

Beautiful "Red Hat" nightlight by Carol McMichael (stained glass), Pantene Pro V shampoo and conditioner, Pantene hairspray, 2 Olay body wash plus - Butter Body and Creme Ribbons, 2 Oral B cross action battery toothbrushes, 2 Crest toothpastes, Glad scented oil candles in apple-cinnamon scent


#11 - It's A Wrap Basket - Donated by Laura Blythe, Gail DesMarais, Deb Haynes and Liz Wawrzaszek

Winner: Cindy Howard – Pathology Infomatics

17 gift bags - including treat bags, wine, birthday, all occasion and Christmas. 2 packages of gift tags, bows, 1 roll of wrapping paper, scotch tape, Archer Farms Cocoa and two coffee mugs, Sterling Vinter's Collection Chardonnay and two wine glasses


#12 - Fur's A Flying Basket - Donated by Laura Blythe, Gail DesMarais, Cathy Bearman and Liz Wawrzaszek

Winner: Robin Kunkel – BSRB

One pet photo frame, one large size dog bed (up to 50 pounds), one dog feeding bowl, two cat feeding bowls; Milk bone chewy dog snacks, Alpo Variety dog snacks, Whiska Temptations cat treats, Iams kitten food, Variety Pack Pounce cat treats, pet bruch, dog chewing rope, flavored tennis balls and lots more goodies for your furry friends!


#13 - TOTALLY PINK Breast Cancer Awareness Basket - Donated by Blood Bank

Winner: Linda Thomas – Immunopathology

The following items are all in pink! Kitchen Aid hand mixer, Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book, cookie and cupcake baking set (donated by King Arthur flour company), travel mug, kitchen shears, measuring spoons and cups, 2-kitchen timers, heart-shaped cookie cutters, can opener, pizza cutter, kitchen tongs, silicone hot pads, scissors, garden gloves, tin of teas, tennis balls, hand knit disch cloths, handmade quilted tote bag filled with lots of other surprises!

#14 - Mary Kay Spa - CVC Outpatient Phlebotomy

Winner: Shellie Campbell – Outpatient Phlebotomy

"Lotus & Bamboo" loofah body cleanser, Nourishing Body Lotion, large botanical candle, beige bath towel set

#15 - Mary Kay Basket - CVC Outpatient Phlebotomy

Winner: Roscoe and Virginia Warner – Dr. Ward Laboratory and Pediatrics Nephrology

Time Wise Cellu-Shape Contouring System, 2 in 1 Body Wash & Hydrating Lotion, Acapella Perfume

#16 - Take me to the Zoo Basket - Donated by ULAM

Winner: Tracy Brugger – Histology

Laundry Basket with embroidered lions includes

From the Toledo Zoo:
• Plush Penguin, Plush Hyena
• Story of Baby Louie DVD (Elephant), Story of the Three Bears DVD (Polar Bears)
• Family Membership to the Toledo Zoo
• Entitles the family to FREE year-round admission during regular Zoo hours, FREE parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail Lot, FREE Safari! And Safar-E-mail publications, a FREE visit to the Lights Before Christmas, discounts on EdZOOcation classes and the gift shop and free or discounted admission in over 125 reciprocal zoos across the country.

Handmade items:
• Zoo flip journal handmade by Kate Lebowsky
• Rhino bank handmade by Chris Mannor (with coins and bills to get it started)
• Elephant purse, Giraffe Picture frame, Elephant animal blanket, Toys & Games(13): Plush monkey, Plush elephant, Plush lion, beanie snake, wooden zoo playset, giraffe jump rope, push bottom dancing rhino, Bugs Knowledge Card Deck, Silly Animals Card Game, Jumbo sticker set and Play scene, Tiger Pen, Animal pencils, Plush Ty Giraffe, Plush leopard hand puppet

Food stuff:
• Zebra gum, gummi crocodile, Hello Panda snacks, Iced animal crackers, Goldfish colors

Books (4):
• Chee-Lin A Giraffe's Journey, African Critters, Animal Stickers, Who Am I? Wild Animals, Zoo Coloring Book & crayons

Scrapbook supplies:
• Paw print 8x8 inch album, glue stick, plain paper, printed paper, (8) packs of zoo stickers, 12" trimmer with scissors, replacement blades for trimmer, Disposable Camera (2)


#17 - Time is of the Essence! Donated by the Chairman's Office

Winner: Usha Kota – Hematology

60-Minute Spa Massage, 150 minute prepaid phone card, 14 oz box of Minute Rice, Simply Organic Thyme, 5-Berry Punch Minute Maid Coolers, Kitchen Timer, Rachel Ray's "Just in Time" Cookbook, A Stitch in Time - Sewing Kit, Belated Birthday Card, Growing Better with Time - K-1 Workbook, Telling Time - Grades 1-2 Workbook, Time Magazine, 11-3-08 edition, 25th Hour DVD Movie, 10' Atomic Wall Clock, Men's Silver and Gold Wrist Watch, Pink LCD Sport Watch, Purple LCD Sport Watch, Yellow LCD Sport Watch, Red Nylon Strap clip-on Watch, Teal Pedometer - Time To Exercise!,, 5:00 O'clock Shadow - Supermax Swift 3 Razor, "Moments for Friends," by Robert Strand, 3 Magnetic "To Do Today" Pads, Magnetic Shopping List - Buy it Now!, 2009-2010 "Gardens" Two-Year Planner, 2009-2010 "Beaches" Two-Year Planner, 2009 Weekly Planner

#18 - Date Night - Donated by Canton Health Center

Winner: Francine Hugel – Anesthesiology

$50.00 gift certificate to Antonios, $25.00 to Palermo's Pizzeria, 4 movie passes for Emagine Theater, 2 bottles of wine and two wine glases, CD of Love songs, Party Lite Candles in various scents, 2 votive candle holders, 4 movies: When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, Legends of the Fall, Somethings Gotta Give, fleece throw, bath and body lotions and bubble baths, shower gel, back massager, mesh body sponge, Ferrero Rocher candies, popcorn and kettle corn.

#19 - Holiday Chocolate Basket - Donated by CVC Outpatient Phlebotomy

Winner: Mary Ellen Weakly – Internal Medicine

Assorted treats

#20 - "Quads" of Fun - donated by Chemical Pathology

Winner: Andrea Hickey – Blood Bank

4 tickets to Toledo Mud Hens game - 2009 season, 4 days passes for a full day at Splash Universe - Dundee, MI, 4 silver passes general admission - Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 2 starter package - Planet Rock Climbing Gym - Ann Arbor, Gift certificate for one night stay and free breakfast in an ultimate Jacuzzi suite at the Belamere Suites Hotel, 2 Toledo Mud Hens - T-shirts, 2 Beach Towels, 2 4-pack wine coolers, 3 Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Rum, 1 bag of peanuts, 6 boxes Cracker Jack, 2 bags Sun Chips and lots of Laffy Taffy

#21 - My Twin Doll - donated by Anonymous

Winner: Brian Wright – Chemical Pathology

One adorable Twin Doll

#22 - Rx for Relaxation -donated by Pathology Residents (Go Residents)!

Winner: Judith Roberts

Use Contents of Basket PRN (as needed……depending on level of stress). Contents: Gift certificate from Relax Station for "The Royal Treatment" which includes 30 minute neck and back massage, 20 minute foot massage, and 10 minute face and head massage, gift certificate from Oasis for one hour hot tub soak for two, bottle of red wine and holder, chocolates, massage book, oil, and massager; candles, lotions and assorted bath oils, scent diffusers, incense. For SEVERE STRESS refractory to above treatments, we recommend DRUGS (assorted analgesics and anti-inflammatories included - free compliments of the Department of Pathology)

#23 - Basket of Gourment Cookbooks and Epicurian Tools - donated by the Immunoperoxidase

Winner: Linda Stegmeyer – Lab Animal Medicine Unit

Hershey's keepsake recipe box with 99 sensational recipes and 5 sectional dividers; churn beater; wooden spoon set; bamboo spatula, bamboo slotted spoon, locking tongs, BBQ apron, linen apropn, "Holiday Baking" magazine, "Christmas Ideas" Better Homes and Gardens magazine, Pillsbury "Best Chicken Cookbook", Martha Stewart "Health Quick Cook", Better Homes and Gardens "Best Recipes Yearbook" "The Red Hat Society Cookbook", "Charlie Trotter Cooks at Home", Food and Wine Magazine "Quick From Scratch Fish and Shellfish", Cat Cora "Cooking from the Hip", Michael McCarty "Welcome to Michael's", Jeanne Kelley "Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes".


#24 - Date Nights - Go Out for Dinner and Movies or Stay In donated by Specimen Processing

Winner: Ros Florn, RN – 7B/C

Metzger's Dinner Gift Certificate, Quality 16 Movie Gift Card, Movie and Dinner Pass (Red Robin Food/Showcase-Multi-Plex Movie), DVD Family Man, DVD For One More Day, Serasoft Oversized Throw for Two, Red Wine (Bogle), Red Wine (Fetzer), Welch's Sparkling Red Grape Juice, 2 Wine Glasses, Ghiraderdelli Dark Chocolate raspberry squares, giant Symphony Almond Toffee Bar, Chocolate covered cranberries, giant Hershey Chocolate bar, Movie Sized Raisinets - Whoppers - Reese's Pieces - Starbursts - Butter Toffee Carmel popcorn), Orville Redenbacher's Microwave popcorn.


#25 - Go Camping - Donated by Michigan Center for Translational Pathology (MCTP)

Winner: M. Cristante – Corrigan Delivery

Over $300 of camping accessories. Large (75 qt) Rubbermaid cooler with wheels, split lid and extended handle, Coleman Perfectslow Stove, 2-burner, Coleman pack-away family-size lantern (battery operated), Coleman non-stick aluminum griddle, Coleman aluminum coffee percolator, Michigan's BEST Campgrounds book, Camp Cooking cookbook, Duffle outdoor utility bag and travel bag, Hotdog/marshmallow sticks, 2 cast-iron "pie" makers, 12 piece stainless steel flatware set with carry case, Two stainless steel insulated mugs for soup or coffee, Steel utensil set, 5 piece mess kit, Frying pan, Rubbermaid gallon water jug, Folding canvas table, Flashlight, Camp soap, Picnic table cover and clips, Camping towel, 4 can holders, Fire starters


#26 - Romantic Night - donated by the Chelsea POC Lab

Winner: Nancy Renner – Hematology

Gift certificate for Common Grill restaurant, 1 hour gift certificate for The Oasis hot tub, 2 tickets to the Purple Rose Theater, $10.00 gift certificate for the Bridge Cinema, 2 bottles of wine, 1 bottle of Champagne, 2 wine glasses, 2 champagne glasses, 1 corkscrew wine opener, dinner napkins and rings, 3 candles and holders, cutting board, 1 can of cashews, 1 box assorted Ferrero chocolates, walnut whipped body cream, walnut whipped lotion, University of Michigan throw blanket


#27 - Your Trip to China Basket - donated by the Cytogenetics Laboratory

Winner: Jim Sedayao – Hematology

Beautiful black and red tea service set, cool black and red table setting for two, with chopsticks, placemats, bowls and plates, elegant black and red design on white vase with bamboo plant, traditional chopstick holders in cute kitty shape, authentic shoulder bag made in traditional Chinese design, pretty silk pajamas, fun souvenir purse, decorative vase, neat Chinese cookbook in Chinese and English from Beijing bookstore, handy sushi recipe book, Chinese themed paper plates and napkins, cute year of the dog tea cup with loose leaf diffuser and lid, tasty jasmine leaf tea and organic green tea bags, 30 dollars to see the Shangri-La-Acrobats (or for recipe ingredients at the World Market), gift certificate to the Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant (at Carpenter and Packard)

#28 - A Toast to Bo Basket - donated by the Clinical Immunology Laboratory

Winner: Linda Bellmore - Visiting Nurse Association

"The Heart of a Champion: My 37 Year War Against Heart Disease" - Bo Schembechler, Fritz Seyferth and Kim Eagle, inscribed by Kim Eagle. Michigan vs. Ohio State: The Rivalry - HBO sports DVD (just released), a bottle of "BO" Merlot - Heart of a Champion Collector Series, two University of Michigan wine glasses, two Michigan MMM Candy Bars - chocolate caramel and pecan.

#29 - How Do You Relax - donated by the Microbiology Laboratory

Winner: Mariana Hristeva – Chemical Pathology

Merlot, Candles, Chocolates and 1 hour massage

#30 - Gift Card Tree - donated by the Microbiology Laboratory

Winner: Linda Thomas – Immunopathology

Over $200 in gift cards decorating a beautiful fiber optic tree!

#31 - Drama Queen Basket - donated by Charlotte Leigh (daughter of Joyce Leigh in Outpatient Phlebotomy)

Winner: Ernie Hernandez – Hematology

Portable CD player, photo frame, Little Princess wall hanging, princess mirror, door hangers, floral accents, note pad, blank cards with envelopes, princess note pad, princess journal, pencils, lip gloss - 3 pack, nail polish - 3 pack, hair glitter, necklace, hair accessory (3 piece)


#32 - Delizioso Italianoi! Donated by Cytology Laboratory

Winner: Don Giacherio, PhD, Chemical Pathology

Gift Certificates for: Olive Garden (generously donated by Olive Garden, Dearborn, MI), $25 for Gratzi (and/or other Main Street Venture Restaurants), Paesano's, Macaroni Grill (generously donated by Romano's Macaroni Grill, Ann Arbor, MI). Bottle of Monteplciano d-Abruzzo red wine 2003 reserve (generously donated by Village Corner, Ann Arbor, MI), bottle of Mezzacorona Pinto Grigio (generously donated by Fresh Seasons Market, Ann Arbor, MI); Book: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking; Book: Presto Pasta. Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic Marinara and organic whole wheat spaghetti. Bag of: Delallo Penne Ziti and Delallo Orzo. Box of Nooni's Biscotti, garlic press, bottle of Private Selection zesty Italian dipping oil, bottle of Private Selection sherry cooking wine; Italian seasoning spice, crushed red pepper spice all in a BEAUTIFUL Basket with wine bottle holders! Over $250.00 value

#33 - Wine Basket - donated by Mlabs

Winner: Barbara McKenna, M.D. – Pathology

2005 Smoking Loon Merlot, 2006 Valpolicella, 2005 Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Talia Red Wine, 2007 Charles Shaw Chardonnay, Bare Foot White Zinfandel, Asti, Bolla Red Wine, 4 pack of Sutter Home White Zinfandel, Alcohol Free Sparkling Juice Wine, 2 Wine gift bags, 2 wine glasses, 1 bag of pistachios and they are all in a gorgeous wooden box!

#34 - Crock Pot Dinner for Two - Donated by the Chemistry Evening Shift

Winner: Rebecca Roberts -  Pathology Administration

Large Hamilton Beach Crock Pot, 1001 Best Slow Cooked Recipes Book, Home-style Chicken Noodle Dry Soup Mix, Home-style Beef Stew Dry Mix, Paprika Spice, Lemon Pepper Spice, Salt Substitute, Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Crock Pot Liners, 4 Bowls, Ladle, 4 Wine Glasses, 2 Wine Stopper/Pourers, $20 Panera Gift Card, $15 Kroger Gift Card.

#35 - Hematology's Economic Stimulus Package

Winner: Claudia Koitch – Graduate Medical Education

Plastic Step 2 mailbox, $350 cash, Lottery Tickets for chances to win up to $300,000.

#36 - Week-End Get-A-Way - Week-End Get-A-Way donated by Education Office, Pathology Informatics, Anatomic Pathology Faculty Suite, Proteomics Lab, Drs. Stoolman and Varanii Lab, Drs. Blaivas, Fantone, R. Lieberman and McKeever

Winner: Linda Raser – Opthalmology

Spacious Log Cabin rented for you and your family or friends located five miles from Downtown Gaylord in Lower Michigan. This cabin can handle a crowd! It can sleep 17 - 19 people, has 4 Bedrooms, plus a Loft and 2 baths. There is a large parking lot, a large dining table, and lots of privacy. It sits on a big lot with many mature pines and over 300 feet of water frontage on Lake Wequas, a small and quiet "no wake" lake. There are also two $25 Mobile Gas Cards to get you there. See all about the cabin, the Gaylord area and check available weekends at http://www.vrbo.com/83162. >Click here for more pictures<


#37 - Scrapbooking and Stamping Basket

Winner: Tom Morrow – Pathology Administration

Card Kits:
• From Me to You Card Kit, comes with everything you need to make 16 cards

Stamp Sets:
• C1300 – “Just Like You”
• D1260 –
• B1222 – “Outdoor Thoughts”
• D1245 – “In My Heart”
• D1186 – “Rustic Flowers”

Paper Packets:
• X7090A – Silhouette Level I
• X7090B – Silhouette Level II
• X7094B – Paper Garden Level II
• X7098B – Sarsaparilla Level II
• (Level I kits include 4 – 12 x 12 Pre-printed Layout pages, 2 – 12 x 12 Background & Texture pages, 2 – 12 x 12 cardstock, and 2 6 x 12 MyStickease sheets)
• (Level II kits include 10 – 12 x 12 sheets of cardstock, and 12 – 12 x 12 sheets of Background & Texture paper)

Magic Moments Scrapbooking Kit, with 12 x 12 Linen Album

Miscellaneous Buttons, Brads and Assorted Accessories