Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation

07/22/2024

Lowe's Home Improvement in Winter Haven invites everyone for their PRO EVENT this Wed from 11-2 …
They have asked Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to join them with the Winter Haven Fire Department , the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club and the Hot Rods Association.
Stop by and check it out as they will have food , games and prizes.
See you there !!!!

07/22/2024

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation placed #45 AED to TheLake Wales Moose Lodge . This was a pay it forward by Tanners Lakeside (Bingo For A Cause)!!!
Tanners has Bingo every Wednesday starting at 5:30 and all to help raise $ to put out AEDs through CCF in hope to safe a life as “Saving Lives Matters”.

They Received an AED. Now They Want To Pay It Forward; read the heartwarming story here:

https://lakewalesdaily.com/2024/07/18/they-received-an-aed-now-theyre-paying-it-forward/

07/21/2024

It’s been 4 years ago today that I came home from my hair salon with my grandsons with me and walked in my back door and found Michael Culpepper laying face down from Afib/ Congestive Heart Failure. I immediately went into shock and panicked calling 911 as my g sons were scared and I was trying my best to calm them and save him and I was in a panic state of mind .

As the EMT’s got here , they worked on him for awhile , they took him by ambulance to the hospital and as I was driven to the hospital as fast as we could go behind them , only to be stopped at the entrance as they told me , he was gone .No last minute goodbye , just gone …..

The last pic we took that I posted that morning never knowing it would be our last . From our engagement pic that I used for your funeral and added your wings .
In a blink of an eye , my life had changed and where I once thought I was the happiest, I was the saddest I’d ever been . I went from planning our wedding to his funeral and the grief & pain was unbearable. I didn’t think I could go on but I knew I couldn’t leave my kids & g kids so I pulled myself together to get through each day..

The 1st 6 months , I couldn’t leave the house except to work , the 2nd 6 months I didn’t want to come home at all . I stayed so busy not to think . I stayed out and drank until I could come home to pass out . I went to the bars to drown out my pain . I would go to church and beg for comfort. I was not good for me or anyone but put on a face to make it through each day .

I took a midnight train the first year on this day and left town as I didn’t want to face this day . I then told myself that I had to move forward as Michael wouldn’t want me to be this way . I had stopped living myself ,the day he passed, but I realized I had to start living again . Not just for me but for my family.

I was in a very dark place for awhile . I would try to act ok when I really wasn’t ok . I finally opened my heart up again as I met Brian , who knew Culpepper for years, and he treats me and loves me unconditionally . He became my best friend , my partner and loves me at all cost. He made me laugh again, he listened and was here to wipe my tears . I found love and peace with Brian and he was by my side through it all . I knew he was the one who I wanted to spend my life with and this past May we married and was one of the happiest days of my life .

I know Michael would be ok with him as I wanted to feel again & live again . He tells me to talk about you anytime that I want to and he helps me with anything involving you .I wanted to be able to be at peace and love again . I know You would be happy with my decision as he shows me love and protection to me and my family the way you did .

You would be so proud of your sisters ,Rebecca Culpepper Gustafson , Stephanie Susan and Kim as they have been so good to me . Still to this day they have been here to help and support me and your foundation in every way . They are not just my friends but my sisters , “my family “.
Your true friends also still check on me here and there and they always try to help me and support me as well . You all really have no idea how much it means to me .

I did keep my promise to you & myself that I would alway honor you so I started Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation . We put AED’s out to help save someone’s life and give out scholarships to Fire/EMT and Medical to support them and feed the firemen as well as support our PCSO . I feel that if we save one persons life by putting up an AED then all of it is worth what all I put into keeping this foundation going .You would be proud , I know you would.

I know we all think of our 1st kiss with someone or your 1st dinner or your 1st everything . Well I remember our last kiss and our last dinner , our last with everything.. I never got to even say goodbye to you and I think that was the hardest. It’s definitely been hard on me and I will always remember you as my Superman . Culpepper was good to me and he was a friend to everyone. He loved being Secuity as he wanted to always protect. I know he’s up there in Heaven still watching out for all of us and I know he’s not in anymore pain.

I will always keep my memories and treasure our time we did have . Some never find real love so to all out there , remember to take care of each other and love each other and if you find that special someone, treat them right as you only find true love once and maybe twice . You know when you find it , even if it’s once or get that 2nd time to find it , love with everything within you and be thankful and blessed. I thank God everyday that he pulled me through and gave me this 2nd chance .

We all miss you Michael Culpepper. I know your security at Heaven’s Gates as you were when you was here.
Keep watching over all of us..Till we see you again ❤️

07/20/2024

Last evening Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation placed #46 AED to The G Spot in Lake Wales!!!

Back in March CCF had an event called Crawlin’ On The Chain . We raise $ to place AEDs all over our community as well as donate to support our Chain with Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful, Inc.

Nancy Cooley from The Caribbean Bay Bar was our only Sponsor as she had helped me every year since I started the Foundation. She couldn’t make it the day of our event as she called me and told me she was in the hospital with her heart . I told her I would come see her the following Monday . When Monday came I called and couldn’t get her to answer and later found out she had passed away . I always give out for a main sponsor an AED out in their name to a location of their choice .I always keep my word and wanted to honor Nancy so I called Jeremy and asked him to pick out a location. Jeremey & Heather Donovan met me at The G***t last night so we could place the AED and also told me he would continue to sponsor and support Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation. I know Nancy would be proud to know Jeremy will continue her support in our community and for heart awareness with CCF.

I got to meet Lisa , the owner of G***t and she and her staff were very nice and attentive . Lisa also donated towards our foundation as that meant so much to me.

CCF places AED’s in our community ,in honor of Michael Culpepper who passed away from heart failure in July of 2020. I started the Foundation to help in my healing process as I wanted to try to help save others as I couldn’t save him . We raise money by sponsorships, donations, and having events. We place at least 2 AED’s a month in our community as well as we give out three scholarships a year. One is for Fire , one for Medical and one for EMT as we support all of our First Responders. if we save one person’s life, all of this is worth it.

CCF Mission Statement…
In Honor of Culpepper! With community support we hope to place a defibrillator on every city block. We may be the closest First Responder.

Thank you Eric Shimkus from The Winter Haven Fire Department , who does this all as volunteer , in doing the demonstration , my husband Brian Beilke for being by my side through it all and behind scenes, James Coulter with Daily Ridge & my advisor Lora Donley for all standing behind me as we are the CCF Team !!!

A shout out to my Uncle James Bryant for coming out and a huge shout out to Kip Kirchberg for doing an outstanding job on CCF New Jerseys , I absolutely love them . We have them for sale if anyone would like to purchase .

Thank you Rescue 7 Inc. , CoroMed & AED.US for partnering up with CULPEPPER’s Cardiac Foundation and to all of our sponsors , ones who donates, & all supporters as you all help make this possible.

We all may be The Closest 1st Responder. It could be your friend your own family or even “YOU “ , you’re saving as “SAVING LIVES MATTERS “.

CCF Locations …
Culpepperaedcom

07/18/2024

Tanners Lakeside “ Bingo for a Cause “!!!

Here is our pic of our 2 lucky winners tonight . They not only won the jackpot but also received a CCF Discount Card for being the lucky winner . The card has all different discounts for different locations in our area so is a win /win .

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation placed Our 1st AED sponsored by Bingo for a Cause on Monday night at The Lake Wales Moose Lodge . We appreciate everyone each week for coming out as you all are apart of making this happen to help make a difference in saving a life by helping us raise $ to place AED’s in our community

So everyone Come out Every week at 530 for free Bingo and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌

07/17/2024

Come join us tonight for Bingo for a Cause at Tanners Lakeside!!!

Join us tonight at Tanners Lakeside for Bingo. Starts at 5:30, so come early for good seats.

Every week starts at 530 and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

So come out and have some fun and support a great cause to help save a life ❤️

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌

07/16/2024

Last evening Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation placed #45 AED to the Lake Wales Moose Lodge!!!
Last November, Duane Anderson, The Administrator of The Moose, reached out to me and asked if the Lake Wales Moose Lodge could be added to the list for getting an AED . Their location had alot of veterans that go there and would be a great placed for one to be placed at in case of an emergency.

For several months now Tanners Lakeside started “Bingo For A Cause “ every Wed night so we could help raise money to place AED’s through CCF throughout our community. They wanted to help “Pay It Forward “.

Well last night we were able to place our 1st AED from Bingo For A Cause to The Lake Wales Moose Lodge .
We all joined last night at The Lake Wales Moose Lodge with their staff which included Duane himself as well as Stanley Carter , their 1st year trustee , Dana Dean treasurer , Mike Boland , the vice president . We also had The Tanners Lakeside staff there Which included the owner Greg Gay , his wife Melanie Gay and their grandchildren, Allison Gay and Kami Rickert .

Duane with the Lake Wales Moose has now decided that he wants” Pat It Forward” so he is going to have an event January 18 at the Moose to raise money to Place an AED through Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation. 

Thank you Tanners Lakeside (Bingo For A Cause ) for having this every Wed night starting at 530 and woukd love to see you there to help raise $ to keep paying it forward by helping raise $ to place these AED’s throughout our community.
This is truly the meaning of what love and support is all about.It’s foundations supporting foundations and organizations supporting organizations as we’re all in this together to make a difference !!!! 🙌

CCF places AED’s in our community ,in honor of Michael Culpepper who passed away from heart failure in July of 2020. I started the Foundation to help in my healing process as I wanted to try to help save others as I couldn’t save him . We raise money by sponsorships, donations, and having events. We place at least 2 AED’s a month in our community as well as we give out three scholarships a year. One is for Fire , one for Medical and one for EMT as we support all of our First Responders. if we save one person’s life, all of this is worth it.

CCF Mission Statement…
In Honor of Culpepper! With community support we hope to place a defibrillator on every city block. We may be the closest First Responder.

Thank you Eric Shimkus from Winter Haven Fire Department , who does this all as volunteer , in doing the demonstration , Brian Beilke for being by my side through it all and behind scenes, James Coulter with Daily Ridge & Lora Donley for all standing behind me as we are the CCF Team !!!

A huge shout out to Kip Kirchberg for doing an outstanding job on CCF New Jerseys , I absolutely love them . We have them for sale if anyone would like to purchase .

Thank you Rescue 7 Inc. , CoroMed & AED.US for partnering up with CULPEPPER’s Cardiac Foundation and to all of our sponsors , ones who donates, & all supporters as you all help make this possible.

We all may be The Closest 1st Responder. It could be your friend your own family or even “YOU “ , you’re saving as “SAVING LIVES MATTERS “.

CCF Locations …
Culpepperaedcom

07/15/2024

It’s times like this that touches my heart more than anything. I got these cards in and it really means so much.Thank you Everyone for your continued support 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

I was honored that Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation was able to give out these 3 scholarships through The Polk Education Foundation.This is our 3rd year giving out Scholarships for Fire, Medical & EMT and it’s been a blessing to be be able to give out to these students who are trying to better themselves as a First Responder..

The past two years I was unable to even talk or get up on stage to hand out these scholarships. This year, I was proud to be able to get up there and make a speech and hand them out personally.. It was an honor to do this and makes everything that CCF does to raise $ worth every minute .

Thank you everyone for donating sponsoring or coming out to our events and showing your support to Culpeppers Cardiac Foundation as it takes all of us to make a difference.
We’re Saving Lives one Heartbeat At A Time as “SAVING LIVES MATTERS “…..❤️

07/12/2024

Happy “23rd “ Birthday to my girl, my best friend, my reason I keep it going , my heart , my world ….

Happy Birthday Dusti Paige Brown Your everything I dreamed of and so much more. Stay sweet , strong , stay focused and keep your morals and your family values that make you the kind hearted & beautiful spunky young lady that you are . Your my lil mini and wouldn’t have you any other way . I love you and proud of you always ❤️

07/11/2024

Tanners Lakeside Bingo for a Cause !!!

We had a three-way split for the lucky winners this week . A shout out to Clay Rollins, Susie Waters & Tim Bonifay . They not only won the jackpot but also received a CCF Discount Card for being the lucky winners . The card has all different discounts for different locations in our area so is a win /win .
Also want to thank everyone who comes out every week as it takes all of us to help in raising the money to help CCF put out AED’s in our community,

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation will be placing Our 1st AED sponsoref by Bingo for a Cause on July 15th at The Lake Wales Moose Lodge at 6pm. If anyone would like to come out, we would love to have you there with us . We appreciate everyone each week for coming out as you all are apart of making this happen to help make a difference in saving a life by helping us raise $ to place AED’s in our community

So everyone Come out Every week at 530 for free Bingo and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌

07/09/2024

Polk County and Haines City: No I have a need for 5 young women and 1 young man (the young man has a sponsor) who are all going to COLLEGE and need back packs and move-in supplies. Grab a clothing basket or hamper and adopt one of these beautiful people. Please let me know if you can adopt one of the recipients. Much love, Jane Waters Murphy

07/09/2024

We had our 1st class tonight for this year for CPR /AED Certification with Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation at Melanie's Cutting Edge!!!

Thank you Everyone who signed up and took the class through CCF as it not only will help you get your certification, but you also help support Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation as a portion goes to the foundation.

A shout out to our 1st class
Brian Beilke
Donnie Harp
Brandi S Harp
Nanette Ochoa-Shaw
Terica Keene
Christine Jensen
Melanie Brown Culpepper Beilke

Thank you Teria Blocker with Compassionate Child Care as you did a great job and was very informative . Teria will be offering classes every other month for $30 with $20 for her charge and $10 for CCF . We look forward to our next class as you never know when you will need to save someone as every “Second Counts “ as “SAVING LIVES MATTERS “!!!!!!!!

07/06/2024

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation July Schedule .
“SAVING LIVES MATTERS “

July 8th- CPR /AED Certification Class at Melanie's Cutting Edge
with Teria Blocker / Compassionate Child Care at 6pm
$30 ( $20 goes to Teria /$10 goes to CCF )
Message to get set up as we have only a couple spots left .

July 15th - Lake Wales Moose Lodge # 45 AED Installation at 6 pm (Duane Anderson)
This is a “Pay It Forward “ by Tanners Lakeside “Bingo For A Cause”

July 18th - G spot and holes shots # 46 AED Installation at 6pm
Paying It Forward ( Nancy Cooley)
(Jeremy Cooley ,Heather Donovan)

July 20th- Lake Wales Vfw Post 2420 Benefit for Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation / Starts at 1
They are having Raffles and 50/50 all to pay it forward and support Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation

July 22nd -Brandon Veterans Hall
“Paying it Forward” by HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
( Laura Stauter ) #47 AED Installation

Thank you Everyone for Supporting CCF….

Mission Statement ….
In Honor Of Culpepper ! With Community Support, We Hope To Place A Defibrillator On Every City Block . We May Be The Closest 1st Responder…
It could be your own Family, Friends or even “YOU” your Saving as “SAVING LIVES MATTERS “

07/04/2024

Everyone have a Safe & Happy 4th of July from The Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation Team!🇺🇸❤️

07/04/2024

Tanners Lakeside “ Bingo for a Cause “!!!

Tonight was a special night as I had my daughter and my mom both com with me for bingo for the first time .I couldn’t be more happier than to see my My daughter, Dusti Paige Brown be the actual winner 🙌 .
She not only won the jackpot but also will received a CCF Discount Card for being the lucky winner . The card has all different discounts for different locations in our area so is a win /win ..

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundationwill be placing Our 1st AED sponsored by Bingo for a Cause coming up soon . We appreciate everyone each week for coming out as you all are apart of making this happen to help make a difference in saving a life by helping us raise $ to place AED’s in our community

So everyone Come out Every week at 530 for free Bingo and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌
Everyone stay safe and have a Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸

07/04/2024

Tanners Lakeside “ Bingo for a Cause “!!!

Tonight was a very special night to me as it was the first time, my daughter and my mom came to bingo with me and my daughter , Dusti Paige Brown was the lucky winner 🙌

She not only won the jackpot but also will received a CCF Discount Card for being the lucky winner . The card has all different discounts for different locations in our area so is a win /win ..

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation will be placing Our 1st AED sponsored by Bingo for a Cause coming up soon . We appreciate everyone each week for coming out as you all are apart of making this happen to help make a difference in saving a life by helping us raise $ to place AED’s in our community

So everyone Come out Every week at 530 for free Bingo and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌
Happy July 4th Everyone 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Come join us tonight for Bingo for a Cause at Tanners Lakeside!!!

Join us tonight at Tanners Lakeside for Bingo. Starts at 5:30, so come early for good seats.

Every week starts at 530 and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

So come out and have some fun and support a great cause to help save a life ❤️

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌

07/01/2024

A Prayer for July
July - Day 182 of 365
The Month of Blessings, Growth & Healing

06/27/2024

Tanners Lakeside “ Bingo for a Cause “!!!

Here is our pic of our lucky winner tonight . She not only won the jackpot but also will received a CCF Discount Card for being the lucky winner . The card has all different discounts for different locations in our area so is a win /win .
Great having our friends , The Kiper Family join us this evening and all who come out each week to support us .

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation will be placing Our 1st AED sponsored by Bingo for a Cause coming up soon . We appreciate everyone each week for coming out as you all are apart of making this happen to help make a difference in saving a life by helping us raise $ to place AED’s in our community

So everyone Come out Every week at 530 for free Bingo and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌

06/26/2024

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation donated #44 AED to VFW Post 4289 Winter Haven Fl . Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
This was a pay it forward by Leopard Legacy!!!
Thank you as “Saving Lives Matters “.

AED Donated to VFW Post 4289 Winter Haven in Honor of Beloved Business Man Tim Leopard:
https://winterhavendaily.com/2024/06/25/aed-donated-to-vfw-post-4289-winter-haven-in-honor-of-beloved-business-man-tim-leopard/

06/24/2024

Thank you Barrel239 for paying it forward to Grove Roots Brewing Co. supporting Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation
Great article James Coulter with Winter Haven Daily&Daily Ridge❤️🙌

From Margarita to Bourbon to Craft Beer: Barrel239 Donates AED to Grove Roots after Margaritaville Donated to Them -
https://winterhavendaily.com/2024/06/10/from-margarita-to-bourbon-to-craft-beer-barrel239-donates-aed-to-grove-roots-after-margaritaville-donated-to-them/

06/24/2024

Wishing my Gson , Brayden Beau , a very Happy Bday as he officially turned the Big “8” !!!

Beau , you are such a sweet and special young man and so proud of you everyday . G-Mel 💙’s You !!!

06/20/2024

Tanners Lakeside Bingo for a Cause !!!

A shout out to our lucky winner this week , Mr Greg Gay . He not only won the jackpot but also will received a CCF Discount Card for being the lucky winner . The card has all different discounts for different locations in our area so is a win /win .
Also want to thank John Haight ,Robert Doss , Susie Waters and all who come out each week to support us .

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation will be placing Our 1st AED sponsoref by Bingo for a Cause on July 15th . We appreciate everyone each week for coming out as you all are apart of making this happen to help make a difference in saving a life by helping us raise $ to place AED’s in our community

So everyone Come out Every week at 530 for free Bingo and at 730 you can Buy-in 10/cards, max 2 per person. 50% of proceeds go to the Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation to place AED’s in our community as “Saving Lives Matters” & 50% to the winner.

Play, win, and support a great cause! 🙌