A tribute gift is a meaningful and special way to memorialize a loved one, commemorate a special occasion or honor a person’s legacy. Tribute gifts are lasting commitments to The Butterfly Project’s mission and ensure our financial strength for future generations. With a generous and tax-deductible gift, the person of note will receive a detailed, handwritten note commemorating the gift.
2024
Jeremy, Alexis and Ila Wahl and Aron Wahl, Emily Kramer and Olive
To our kinderlech,
In memory of your grandparents and great-grandparents and
In honor of our precious children and granddaughters
With love and hugs,
Grandma Ruth and Papa Keith
Diane Strum
In honor of Izzy and Joni Flaum -Thinking of you and hoping Noah returns to good health
Diane Strum
In honor of Jeffery Geisner- Thinking about you and hoping you are on the road to recovery
Diane Strum
In honor of Esther Hogue-Thinking of you and your husband
Diane Strum
In honor of Kenny Ohlbaum-Thinking of you and hoping you are adjusting to your “new” normal
Diane Strum
In honor of Arlene and Bob Keeyes-Thinking of you both as you move through this challenge
Joy Rothberger
❤️ In honor of Dianne Shapp
Dear Dianne, Happy 65th to the beautiful lady who still looks like a teenager! What’s your secret – all that pickerball with a dose of your generous heart supporting The Butterfly Project! Yes we still love and need you to make us smile and laugh at the ripe OLD age of 65 💕 Love, Joy ❤️
Jodi Stolove
To Howard and Iris Kornberg and Family- Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. May you be filled with many blessed memories that will live on in you forever. Sending love, Jodi, Lawrence, and Amber
In Honor of Bob Ganz from Rhoda Schlamm
Tonight I just heard Bob Gans speak about his family’s history at the Holocaust Living History Workshop at UC San Diego. He suggested that we contribute to your great work to keep the memories of that dreadful time alive and educate many more people about it so it won’t keep happening in our world .
Geri Schaevel
In honor of Cheryl Rattner Price’s good work and for Keren-Dee’s assuming the position of Executive Director and taking The Butterfly Project into the future. Geri and Don (z”l) Schaevel
To: The Savitsky Family
In memory of your beloved Debbie
From Fran Miller
To Esther Katz
Thinking of you every day and hoping you will return to good health soon.
Love, Diane
Karen Levenson
In honor of our beautiful friend, Esther. She was such a caring, good person. We will miss her forever, as will anyone who she touched, with her comedy, her yiddishkeit, her intelligence, integrity and her lover for her family. Our hearts are broken. 🦋💔
Anonymous
To the family of Esther Katz-Aaron Hewitson and family and Mark Taylor-In Memory of-Esther was a member of our 2nd Generation group, a member of the Yiddish group and a volunteer for The Butterfly Project. We knew her to be warm, kind, vibrant, beautiful and funny. She spoke often of her wonderful family that meant the world to her. I loved hearing her speak Yiddish and since I’m also a redhead we had much in common. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her. Deepest sympathy
Anonymous
In memory of Esther Katz
Blanca DiLeo
In Memory of Esther Katz, My you rest in peace ❤️❤️❤️ you were a dynamic force in this world, and I had the pleasure of knowing you🥰
Freddi Pakier
To Aron and Brianne Hewitson and family. In memory of your dear mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace and her memory be for a blessing. Freddi Pakier
Anonymous
In honor of Amy Cymberg to celebrate a birthday
Dear Amy, In honor of your birthday, Bob and I are making this donation in your name. We believe the education of our young people is a way to break the chain of hatred and bigotry. With these lessons, they will grow with a deep respect and love for the family they never knew and they will ultimately grow into strong, kind, loving adults who will help teach others and change the world. We must never, ever forget! Love, Bob & Robin
Deborah Koslovic
In Honor of my father, George A. Whitfield, who served in World War II. He was a medic and helped many people throughout his time serving in the European theater.
To Rosalie and Martin Charlat and Family
In Loving Memory of your mother. With friendship and our deepest condolences, Jodi, Larry, and Amber
Diane Strum
In honor of Karen and Ron Levenson-Thinking of you and your family, and knowing that Jaedyn will return to good health
Diane Strum
In honor of Sonia Fox Ohlbaum-Get well soon. We rely on you for all you do.
Joseph and Hanna Fox
In Honor of Bob Gans for your upcoming Birthday-Bob- Bob, wishing you a happy upcoming 75th birthday. Joe & Hanna Fox
Cheryl Hammerman
In Honor of Judi Gottschalk
Wendy Tayer
In honor of Dianne Shapp
Happiest of Birthdays to you, GF! Thrilled to donate to such a meaningful cause in honor of you!
From Wendy Tayer
Jodi Stolove
Honoring and Remembering my Dad on what would be his 102nd birthday.
To Bob Ganz
Dear Bob, Something to honor your parents of blessed memory and in celebration of your 75th birthday. May your good work continue in good health and from strength to strength. With love, Robin Samit
In Honor of Bob Ganz, from Arlene and Bob Keeyes
Dear Bob, This tribute is in honor of your 75th birthday. We’re so happy we could celebrate with you. We wish you much health, happiness and many more birthdays to come. Warmest regards, Arlene and Bob Keeyes
Bob Ganz
In Honor of your Birthday
Sonia Fox Ohlbaum and Kenneth Ohlbaum
Karen Reb Rudel
In appreciation of Karen’s virtual moderation of our film festival event. She added so much to the experience! TBE Sisterhood
From Lisa Brosofsky
Rachel Holtzman
In Memory of Lila and Israel Pakier
Scott Bitterman
In honor of Peace
Linda and Robby Savitch
In Honor of Bob Gans, In honor of your 75th birthday.
Michael Winkelman
In honor of Esther Katz – In this way may the Joy continue
Sari and Lloyd Miller and family
Ron and Marlene Caudill in memory of sister Esther Katz
Dear Caudill and Hewitt families- may Esther’s memory be a shining light and a blessing forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joyce Frisco
In Memory of Esther was a special woman to do many…in her memory
Arlene and Bob Keyes
Dear Amy, Sending loving congratulations on the occasions of your 70th birthday and your retirement! We couldn’t be happier for you! Enjoy every minute! All our love, Arlene and Bob
Daniel Turrett
To Amy Cymberg, Happy 70th Birthday.
Anonymous
In honor of Amy Cymberg
All the best to you on this special day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear friend!
Love, Karen & Bill
Judi Gottschalk
In honor of Dr Barbara Parker becoming a woman of valor.
Anonymous
In memory of Deborah M. Fletcher, March 28, 1951- June 9, 2024.
Updated July 22, 2024
2023
Anonymous
In memory of Sue Rosenblatt
In honor and memory of an amazing woman, mother, sister and friend. She will be missed.
Anonymous
To Sheila Nerad
Dear Sheila, I cherish our friendship of over 50 years. My only regret is that we no longer live in the same place. Buddy & I both wish you a very happy, healthy wonderful special birthday & look forward to seeing you next month. Much love, Sugar
Pam Bosworth
In honor of Jan Landau
Just to celebrate all you do. Happy 2023 Love, Pam
Dover Tubular Alloys, Inc
In memory of Joseph Rattner
Stuart and Rosalie Edelstein
In honor of Sheila Nerad’s 85th Birthday
Lynn Kebow
In memory of Duke Kebow
Honoring your dedication to education, integrity and justice, Dear Dad. I miss your presence, our conversations, your love and support. Thank you, always.
Marilyn and Richard Kandel
To Ben and Amy and the Schindler family. For the loss of Rose. May her memory be a blessing.
Fran Madley
In loving memory of Rose Schindler
Francis Miller
To Kate and Dennis De Sanctis
In memory of your brother, Gary.
From Aunt Francis
Beverly Rosen
In honor/memory of Gabriel and Anya Rosen Ahmed
Paul Ryan
In Honor of Maureen Lighthall
Happy New Year Mom!! Always so important to remember and recognize those who came before us and made everything possible. Your art is inspirational!! Love, Paul & Ryan Family
Lois Morris
IIn Honor of Sheila Nerad’s birthday
Pam Yohlin
To Hilary Paige Waller, Happy birthday. Hilary! All our love, Mom and Dad
Stuart and Rosalie Edelstein
In Honor of Sheila Nerad’s Birthday
Carla Clark
2022-23 5th Grade Social Studies Class c/o Mrs. Kelli Howard High Hill Elementary School -Thank you for your creativity while learning about a time when children’s talents and hopes for the future were taken away because they were different. Art is different and your butterflies were different, but just like each one of you, they were BEAUTIFUL
Stanley Kornfeld
To Leslee Willis: Happy Birthday to our wonderful daughter and amazing woman! Love from Dad and Marilyn
Iser and Joan Flaum
In honor of Israel Independence Day
Stacey Layton
To Paul Halpern-Happy 90th birthday Uncle Paul! You are a true survivor in so many ways! Cheers to you and the love, light and joy you have brought to so many after you endured such a challenging start to your life. We love you and admire you! Love Stacey, Dave, Ethan, Kate and Anna
Lee Goldberg
In memory of Frank Goldberg
Anonymous
In honor of Michelle
Teresa Tande
In memory of Sabina S. Zimering-the first Holocaust Survivor I ever met.
Tali Abramson
In memory of Rose Schindler. To a brave woman who inspired so many
Marcie Siegel McCauley
In honor of Tawanda Turner Brown. For being an important person in my life.
Anonymous
In memory of Charles Fuchs
Sandra Cummings
In Memory of Beatrice M Katz
To my beautiful mother who loved children and taught us to be kind, loving, and giving.
Anonymous
In Honor of Sheryl Gross. Happy Milestone Birthday to an incredible mom, wife, Bubbie, and retired elementary school teacher. You have inspired and helped shape many young lives throughout the past decades and have a meaningful desire to contribute to the ongoing importance of education about the Holocaust during World War 2. Especially during these current times when antisemitism is so alive in our world, it is even more pertinent for next generations of all faiths to learn about the collective Jewish ancestry and to honor the memory of the 1.5 million children who tragically lost their lives simply for being Jewish. We must never forget. We love you! Love, Your Daughter, Son-in-law, and Granddaughter
Barbara Wallace Grossman
In honor of Cheryl Rattner Price
Thank you, Cheryl, for all the good work you do through this wonderful project. I wasn’t able to use it in my course this fall but hope to bring it back next fall. To light, joy and peace in 2024.
Dennis Servetter
To Roxanne -In memory of Rose Schindler,In memory of a strong woman who stood up to, and fought injustice and intolerance. May her legacy continue.❤️
David Servetter
Roxanne and Norm
Teresa and I are sending you our condolences, love, and prayers to both of you for having lost your moms within the same week. I know their lives and memories will live on in your hearts and minds. Love , David & Teresa
Rachel and Jeff Schindler
In honor of Rose Schindler and Max Schindler (z”l) of blessed memory Dear mom/Baba. We are making this donation to the Butterfly Project in your honor. Keep “telling the world”! We love you very much.
Jodi Stolove
To Gail Stolove, In lasting memory of our beloved and brilliant Dad!
Jodi Stolove
Ben and Amy Shindler and Family
Sending Love and Condolences to all of Rose’s family. We were so blessed to have known her. Rose’s warmth and gracious ways enriched us all. We will keep her in our hearts forever. May your memories be sweet and may time help you heal. With our love and deepest sympathy, Jodi, Lawrence, and Amber Bartlett
Keith and Ruth Wahl
Aron Emily, Olive, Jeremy, Alexis and Ila
In memory of your grandparents and great grandparents and in honor of our children and granddaughters
Jeffrey Weisman
To Deborah Chorney
Happy birthday, love you Jeff
Josh Wortman
In honor of the families of my beloved grand parents, Siegfried and Martha (Zaidman) Bohensky
Lauren Wolk
In memory of Rose Schindler
May her memory always be a blessing <3
Sending you love!
Lauren Wolk-to Shannah Katz
Sending you lots of hugs. May her memory always be for a blessing <3
Joan Balfour
In honor of Judi Hannes Mendelsohn-Thank you Judi for all the wonderful work you do to make our world a better place!!!
David & Amy Cymberg
In honor of Arlene & Bob Keeyes-Happy 50th anniversary to Arlene and Bob Keeyes! Mazel tov! Wishing you many more happy and healthy years ahead! With love, David and Amy
Dorothy Lasensky
In memory of Fanny Leibovits
Emily Dedeker
In honor of The Creator of the Butterfly Project and its Website
Nancy & Alan Spector
in honor of Judi Gottschalk
Susan Shmalo
In honor of Cheryl Rattner Price
Dear Cheryl, L’ Shana Tovah and
Continued best wishes!! 🦋
Warmly, Susan Shmalo
Aaron Landau
In Honor of Jan Landau-In honor of all your amazing accomplishments and being recognized as a Women of Valor this year. Love Aaron, Bea, Ari & Benny
Anonymous
In Memory of Janice and David Markowitz
Carol Benton
To celebrate a birthday. Happy birthday Cheryl. A privilege and an honor to be your friend and celebrate all the good work you do .. and lots more too! Love, Carol
Jodi Stolov
Barbi Dorfan and Family
Dear Barbi and Family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. May her memory be a lating source of comfort and a blessing forever and always. Love and hugs, Jodi, Larry, and Amber
Anonymous
In memory of Josek and Sari Zajd
Marcia Kern
In loving memory of Clara Weiss Stern and Samuel Katz, parents of Marty Stern who survived the Holocaust and gave us this precious life.
Danny Recht
In Honor of Pearl Recht
Richard and Wanda Lindroos
In Memory of Wanda Lindroos
Ruth McCallan
In Memory of Josef and Faye Schwarz
In blessed memory of my parents.
Sharon Gorevitz
In Honor of Sonia Fox-Ohlbaum
Thank you for your commitment to the Butterfly Project and for sharing your stories. Sharon Gorevitz
Paul, Jen, Samantha, Jacob
In Honor of Maureen Lighthall
Happy Holidays Mom!! Such an important organization to support, now more important than ever to ensure we all remember what happened and make sure it never happens again!! Love, Paul, Jen, Samantha, and Jacob
Updated December 31, 2023