Wireless Toyz Sacramento Area Stores Seek Consumer Donations of Used Cell Phones to Raise Funds for Shriners Hospital – Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Ca. – Wireless Toyz stores in the Sacramento area are implementing a program entitled, ‘Cell phones for Shriners’ to raise funds for Shriners Hospital – Northern California. The promotion which runs from October 26th thru November 22nd seeks to raise funds for Shriners thru consumer donation of used cell phones. With each used cell phone donated at a Wireless Toyz Sacramento area location, the retail chain will make a donation to Shriners on the consumer’s behalf, and the consumer will receive a receipt for the tax deduction as well as a $50 in-store credit.
This first-time promotion, which is planned to become an annual event if successful, is devised to raise funds for Shriners, to enable consumers to benefit from their charitable contribution, and to increase awareness of both Wireless Toyz and the Shriners Hospital among consumers in the Sacramento community.
140 year of Shriners
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Shriners to host free health screenings
BY BRIAN AHERN • ahern@thespectrum.com • November 9, 2009
ST. GEORGE,UT. - While Congress grapples with how to provide affordable health care to Americans, the Dixie Shrine Club continues to hold its no-cost annual screenings for children to receive free medical treatment.
The screenings, open to all children in Southern Utah, including Cedar City, will be held Saturday at the Doctor's Volunteer Clinic on 1036 E. Riverside Drive in St. George from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jim Summers, head of the Shriners' free screening program, said approximately 15 children are screened every year from Utah, Nevada and Arizona for treatment of ailments including scoliosis, neuromuscular disorders, hand and back problems, rickets and more.
Once the children are determined to be candidates for treatment, they are sent to the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City, at no cost, to receive their free treatment.
"The main thrust of the hospital is its orthopedics program," Summers said, adding that money is no object when it comes to helping these children. "There is no billing department in Shriners Hospitals."
Summers said there would be around 8 to 9 Shriners present Saturday to help people fill out paperwork. Dr. Doug Callahan and a nurse will be on hand to examine the children.
Former Dixie Shrine Club President Dick Weaver said the program has done wonders for the community.
"We have a lot of low-income people here," he said. "They have no other resource and this is absolutely free."
Summers said he's been working to make sure people know about the program and to know there are no strings attached.
"The biggest issue we have is getting the word out," he said. "(How many people are helped) all depends on how good our publicity is."
Summers added that people are very grateful for their help.
"I've had people come up to me and say our hospital saved their life," he said. "It's really gratifying to see the children who go up there and what the doctors do for them. It really tugs at the heart strings."
ST. GEORGE,UT. - While Congress grapples with how to provide affordable health care to Americans, the Dixie Shrine Club continues to hold its no-cost annual screenings for children to receive free medical treatment.
The screenings, open to all children in Southern Utah, including Cedar City, will be held Saturday at the Doctor's Volunteer Clinic on 1036 E. Riverside Drive in St. George from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jim Summers, head of the Shriners' free screening program, said approximately 15 children are screened every year from Utah, Nevada and Arizona for treatment of ailments including scoliosis, neuromuscular disorders, hand and back problems, rickets and more.
Once the children are determined to be candidates for treatment, they are sent to the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City, at no cost, to receive their free treatment.
"The main thrust of the hospital is its orthopedics program," Summers said, adding that money is no object when it comes to helping these children. "There is no billing department in Shriners Hospitals."
Summers said there would be around 8 to 9 Shriners present Saturday to help people fill out paperwork. Dr. Doug Callahan and a nurse will be on hand to examine the children.
Former Dixie Shrine Club President Dick Weaver said the program has done wonders for the community.
"We have a lot of low-income people here," he said. "They have no other resource and this is absolutely free."
Summers said he's been working to make sure people know about the program and to know there are no strings attached.
"The biggest issue we have is getting the word out," he said. "(How many people are helped) all depends on how good our publicity is."
Summers added that people are very grateful for their help.
"I've had people come up to me and say our hospital saved their life," he said. "It's really gratifying to see the children who go up there and what the doctors do for them. It really tugs at the heart strings."
Friday, November 6, 2009
Children have shot at free medical treatment
BY JENNA CHANDLER THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER
An opportunity for free medical treatment is being offered for children under the age of 18.
To qualify for treatment, the children must be examined sometime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday morning at Sierra View District Hospital’s lobby by doctors and representatives from Shriners Hospital for Children.
They are looking for birth defects and other bone-related conditions.
Those who qualify, will receive treatment at a Shriners Hosptial, where children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive care in a family-centered environment at no cost.
Exams have been held in Porterville for about the last 10 years, and Dr. Ronald Marmolejo has long been a part. He has seen a multitude of patients with health issues, like a 7-year-old who could not run because one of his legs stopped growing.
“It’s a very nice mission,” Marmolejo said. “A lot of families don’t have the funds.”
The number of patients who are selected will be dependent on who qualifies, but it is common for Porterville-area children to be chosen. They typically receive treatment in about a month after the exam, according to volunteer Roy Pond.
Pond is encouraging people to come Saturday to “take care of their medical needs,” he said.
The Northern California Shriners Hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals in North America, and specializes in treating the following childhood disorders: spina bifida, congenital absence of limbs, spinal deformities, limb deficiencies and irregularities, diseases of the bones and joints, burn injuries and rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries and rehabilitation.
-- Contact Jenna Chandler at 784-5000, Ext. 1050, or jchandler@portervillerecorder.com.
An opportunity for free medical treatment is being offered for children under the age of 18.
To qualify for treatment, the children must be examined sometime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday morning at Sierra View District Hospital’s lobby by doctors and representatives from Shriners Hospital for Children.
They are looking for birth defects and other bone-related conditions.
Those who qualify, will receive treatment at a Shriners Hosptial, where children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive care in a family-centered environment at no cost.
Exams have been held in Porterville for about the last 10 years, and Dr. Ronald Marmolejo has long been a part. He has seen a multitude of patients with health issues, like a 7-year-old who could not run because one of his legs stopped growing.
“It’s a very nice mission,” Marmolejo said. “A lot of families don’t have the funds.”
The number of patients who are selected will be dependent on who qualifies, but it is common for Porterville-area children to be chosen. They typically receive treatment in about a month after the exam, according to volunteer Roy Pond.
Pond is encouraging people to come Saturday to “take care of their medical needs,” he said.
The Northern California Shriners Hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals in North America, and specializes in treating the following childhood disorders: spina bifida, congenital absence of limbs, spinal deformities, limb deficiencies and irregularities, diseases of the bones and joints, burn injuries and rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries and rehabilitation.
-- Contact Jenna Chandler at 784-5000, Ext. 1050, or jchandler@portervillerecorder.com.
Shriner's Hospital in Galveston reopens
GALVESTON (KTRK) -- There were lots of hugs and kisses Wednesday morning at the Shriner's Burns Hospital in Galveston. The world renowned center re-opened.
Shriner's Burns Hospital has overcome both Hurricane Ike and a huge drop in its endowments, which funds its hospitals. Right now, it can only take two-thirds of its former patient load. But children receive treatment closer to home.
Eleven patients are scheduled for reconstructive surgery this week. The staff of both the Houston and Galveston Shriner's hospital will continue working closely together to create a smooth transition for all patients.
Shriner's Burns Hospital has overcome both Hurricane Ike and a huge drop in its endowments, which funds its hospitals. Right now, it can only take two-thirds of its former patient load. But children receive treatment closer to home.
Eleven patients are scheduled for reconstructive surgery this week. The staff of both the Houston and Galveston Shriner's hospital will continue working closely together to create a smooth transition for all patients.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
It’s All About Kids
by mac
Music Toy Run The 8th Annual Musician’s Toy Run Benefit is set for this Saturday, November 7th at Trails End Saloon. The ABATE/Shriner’s Toy Run is a motorcycle event sponsored by ABATE of Oregon where hundreds of riders take toys to the children at Shriners Hospitals for Children. The actual Toy Run will take place on December 6th.
Like previous years, all toys collected and funds raised during the Musicians Toy Run Benefit are donated to the ABATE Toy Run which benefits Shriner’s Kids. Last year’s musical event was a huge success, raising over $5000 and 6 large bags of new toys for the ABATE/Shriners’ Toy Run. The venue for this year’s event is at Trails End Saloon in Oregon City, 1320 Main Street. The party will start at 3pm and entertain you untill 1am. More information is available on musicians and the schedule is located at www.francinewest.com/fr_mtrb.html
Be there for some great entertainment!
Free kids' ortho-clinic planned
Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona
Children in Tucson with orthopedic problems are invited to a free outreach clinic sponsored by Shriners Hospitals for Children-Los Angeles Saturday. Nov.7, 09
The clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Square & Compass Children's Clinic, 2600 N. Wyatt Drive, on the Tucson Medical Center campus.
Two L.A.-based doctors will be at the clinic to provide free, specialized screenings and routine follow-ups to children in need.
The only documentation required is a birth certificate and an immunization record, said Dick MIller, chairman of the hospital committee for the local Sabbar Shrine Temple.
Parents who think their children may be eligible for specialized care are invited to stop by the local temple at 450 S. Tucson Blvd. or call Miller at 624-2509.
Miller said the local clinic will serve children from both the United States and Mexico. He said some of the common problems the Shriners help with are club feet and spina bifida.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health-care system composed of 22 hospitals nationwide providing free, specialized care for children under 18 years old.
Children in Tucson with orthopedic problems are invited to a free outreach clinic sponsored by Shriners Hospitals for Children-Los Angeles Saturday. Nov.7, 09
The clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Square & Compass Children's Clinic, 2600 N. Wyatt Drive, on the Tucson Medical Center campus.
Two L.A.-based doctors will be at the clinic to provide free, specialized screenings and routine follow-ups to children in need.
The only documentation required is a birth certificate and an immunization record, said Dick MIller, chairman of the hospital committee for the local Sabbar Shrine Temple.
Parents who think their children may be eligible for specialized care are invited to stop by the local temple at 450 S. Tucson Blvd. or call Miller at 624-2509.
Miller said the local clinic will serve children from both the United States and Mexico. He said some of the common problems the Shriners help with are club feet and spina bifida.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health-care system composed of 22 hospitals nationwide providing free, specialized care for children under 18 years old.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Update on “The Night of the Child”
I wanted to give everyone an update on our Shriner Benefit coming up November 14th, “The Night of the Child”.
At the beginning of the year when we started meeting and promoting the Benefit we had three (3) goals. They were the following:
• Attract as many Corporations or people outside of the Shrine to get more visibility to the Shrine.
• Raise as much money as we could and make this a Benefit long turn that helps bring in a lot of money from outside Corporations.
• Educate the public on what we do as Shriners for the kids and why we do it.
In addition, we wanted this to be a night of fun, no speeches to speak of and a Benefit that people could spend money at and at the same time have fun with a sit down dinner.
We have sold out on all of our Individual seats and Reserved tables and are finalizing our Corporate sales this week. For the first year we are very pleased and excited with the success we have had with our sales. We have changed our maximum number of tables a couple of times and at this time our auditorium is full.
We are now in the final process of completing everything that we have planned and putting the final steps together. Through out the night those attending will have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for the Bucket prizes and to spend money on many raffles and blitzes and the Casino area.
I am very proud to say that we have around 50 folks that are involved in this event from meetings and putting everything together to working the night of the event. It truly is a Shrine event put on by many members of the Clubs/Units and their ladies within the Shrine.
Many of you have asked if you still can get tickets. We are sold out and we have contacted many of the folks that have purchased tables and it is our understanding through these calls and emails that all the tables are full. All tables are set up for table of eight(8) and there are no exceptions to this.
Our committee Chairman’s have put in a ton of work on this and they are:
Mick Degn-Chairman
Jerry Weiers-Co-Chairman
Tom Ritter-Financial
Doug Fry-Selling
Mick Degn-Advertising/Promotion
Lynn Hatch-Activities (Raffles/Blitz’s)
Russ Gunther-Registration
Juice Horvath-Operations
Eric Hoyer-Live and Silent Auction
Mac Bohlman-Legal
Leo Balthazor-Food and Beverage
Recognition-Leo Balthazor
Ed Stolz has put together an outstanding video with sound showing all of our Shrine kids.This video will help educate the audience on what we do as Shriners and why their donation is so important. Sarah Cramer will sing the National Anthem and Lin Sue Cooney from Channel 12 will be our Special Guest speaker.
The dress for the evening will be business casual and the event starts at 4:30 PM with activities starting at that point. Registration will be by the Silent Messenger and your packet will be under your name or club/unit at Registration.
As we are sold out, we will not be selling any tickets at the door or have any open seats that evening.
Thank you again for your support of this great Shrine Benefit.
Mick Degn, Chairman
At the beginning of the year when we started meeting and promoting the Benefit we had three (3) goals. They were the following:
• Attract as many Corporations or people outside of the Shrine to get more visibility to the Shrine.
• Raise as much money as we could and make this a Benefit long turn that helps bring in a lot of money from outside Corporations.
• Educate the public on what we do as Shriners for the kids and why we do it.
In addition, we wanted this to be a night of fun, no speeches to speak of and a Benefit that people could spend money at and at the same time have fun with a sit down dinner.
We have sold out on all of our Individual seats and Reserved tables and are finalizing our Corporate sales this week. For the first year we are very pleased and excited with the success we have had with our sales. We have changed our maximum number of tables a couple of times and at this time our auditorium is full.
We are now in the final process of completing everything that we have planned and putting the final steps together. Through out the night those attending will have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for the Bucket prizes and to spend money on many raffles and blitzes and the Casino area.
I am very proud to say that we have around 50 folks that are involved in this event from meetings and putting everything together to working the night of the event. It truly is a Shrine event put on by many members of the Clubs/Units and their ladies within the Shrine.
Many of you have asked if you still can get tickets. We are sold out and we have contacted many of the folks that have purchased tables and it is our understanding through these calls and emails that all the tables are full. All tables are set up for table of eight(8) and there are no exceptions to this.
Our committee Chairman’s have put in a ton of work on this and they are:
Mick Degn-Chairman
Jerry Weiers-Co-Chairman
Tom Ritter-Financial
Doug Fry-Selling
Mick Degn-Advertising/Promotion
Lynn Hatch-Activities (Raffles/Blitz’s)
Russ Gunther-Registration
Juice Horvath-Operations
Eric Hoyer-Live and Silent Auction
Mac Bohlman-Legal
Leo Balthazor-Food and Beverage
Recognition-Leo Balthazor
Ed Stolz has put together an outstanding video with sound showing all of our Shrine kids.This video will help educate the audience on what we do as Shriners and why their donation is so important. Sarah Cramer will sing the National Anthem and Lin Sue Cooney from Channel 12 will be our Special Guest speaker.
The dress for the evening will be business casual and the event starts at 4:30 PM with activities starting at that point. Registration will be by the Silent Messenger and your packet will be under your name or club/unit at Registration.
As we are sold out, we will not be selling any tickets at the door or have any open seats that evening.
Thank you again for your support of this great Shrine Benefit.
Mick Degn, Chairman
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