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Do you have children in your life that you love?
If not, would you like children some day?
If the answer to either of these questions is yes, this post is for you.
Welcome to the Children’s Miracle Network drive. If you are familiar with the Children’s Hospitals in your area, then you already know how wonderful of a facility it is. It is the leading researcher for children’s health.
This place is designed for sick kids. No one likes to see an ill child. The Children’s Hospital makes it bearable. Forget about cold wheelchairs and stuffy hallways. Feeling sick is bad enough. When kids come here, it makes getting better fun for them and their families.
I pray that I never need to go there with my children, and I wish the same for you. But, it is comfoting to know that it is here if I do need it.
The Children’s Miracle Network is hosting their yearly fundraiser today and tomorrow. No time to waste.
It doesn’t take much and they don’t ask for much. To be listed as a miracle maker, it takes a phone call and a pledge of only $15 per month (Less than most of our coffee habits). If you can’t do that, you can send a text. It will add $10 to your next bill – 1 time. Every donation will send a gift up to one of the kids rooms as well. Maybe a teddy bear or some flowers to brighten a little one’s day.
So, please take a moment to be thankful for your healthy kids and help those families that are not as lucky as you.
To Donate by phone -
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(800) 458-KIDS
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(800) 458-5437
Phone hours are only today and tomorrow from 6am-6pm
To Donate by text -
Text - ourkids to 85944
To Donate online:
Posted on 18 February '10 by Admin, under Area Events, Today in History. 1 Comment.
100 YEARS OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Congratulations to one of our country’s strongest and longest running organizations.
It was was founded by Chicago publisher William Boyce on February 8, 1910.
The Boy Scouts of America was designed to teach young men of our country how to be great contributing members of our society. They continue to accomplished this through organized activities such as camping; fishing; hiking and an endless list of other outdoor events. They help to educate the boys through community events as well. You will find it hard to find an area or a weekend where there are no Boy Scout troops doing some sort of project or fundraiser for the community. The Boy Scouts continue to teach young men skills necessary to succeed and plan for college through academic programs and scholarships.
Countless young men have learned about honesty; integrity; trustworthyness; good citizenship and the importance of helping other people. This has been done with great success. The Boy Scouts of America have produce great leaders and thinkers in our world.
So, today, let’s give thanks to the Boy Scouts of America for what they have done and for those they have helped to shaped. If you have ever helped or currently help out – THANKS! If not, next time you see a Boy Scout, do what you can. Buy some popcorn or offer your time. You can help to form our future.
Posted on 8 February '10 by Admin, under Today in History. 1 Comment.
Today is World Cancer Day
The World Health Organization estimates that 84 million people will die from cancer between 2005 and 2015. As someone who lost his Father to cancer, this is a very sobering number.
Every year on February the 4th, the World Health Organization supports the Union Against Cancer to promote the prevention and cure for cancer.
This year the theme is Cancer can be prevented too. So many different illnesses are treated by prevention and immunizations. Cancer doesn’t have a vaccine (someday we hope). But, there are things that you can do with your lifestyle to help greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer.
Bottom line, a healthier lifestyle will greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer. So, today is a great day to evaluate your risks and to start making changes. You can get great information directly from the World Health Organization or by checking with your local centers.
