December 2007

What's new at Children's Memorial

Give a gift of hope for the holidays

Celebrate the holiday season by giving the best gift of all – a gift of hope for the children treated at Children’s Memorial. Learn about the numerous opportunities to demonstrate your spirit of generosity. Read more »

Lindsay's triumph

On a warm morning in July 2007, 12-year-old Lindsay Matthias woke up with flu-like symptoms. Her temperature soon soared to 104 degrees. Little did her family know that Lindsay was suffering from a serious bloodstream infection – one that almost turned fatal. Read more »

A little girl’s legacy spurs brain tumor research

When 26-month-old Maeve McNicholas died in July 2004 after a brave battle with a brain tumor, her parents, Matt and Denise, were devastated. Now they are honoring their daughter by supporting research at Children’s Memorial that may one day find a cure for this disease. Read more »

Searle Funds/Chicago Community Trust support ground-breaking studies

Generous grants from The Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust are providing Hans-Georg Simon, PhD, with the opportunity to explore organ and limb regeneration, and Xiaobin Wang, MD, to advance her studies in discovering the causes of food allergies. Read more »

Remembering a soldier through an enduring gift

U.S. Army Capt. Kevin Landeck loved children and children loved him. Even after a roadside bomb in Iraq claimed his life last February at age 26, his legacy continues to help kids at Children’s Memorial. Read more »

Big Hearts, Little Donors

One teenage girl raised funds for Children’s Memorial by selling toy cats. Another held a hair-cutting event. And a 12-year-old boy organized a raffle for a neighborhood block party. Meet some of the hospital’s youngest philanthropists. Read more »

Buy a book, help a child

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a child? Kohl’s Department Stores are featuring several classic children’s books with matching CDs and plush toys. Proceeds from these Kohl’s Cares for Kids items sold in the Chicago area benefit Children’s Memorial.

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The Children's Memorial Foundation produces this newsletter to keep friends of Children's Memorial Hospital informed about how their support and gifts are helping children at the hospital. If you would prefer not to receive it, you may unsubscribe at any time.

DID YOU KNOW?

Children’s Memorial was recently selected as one of the top hospitals in the Midwest by registered nurses voting in Advance for Nurses magazine’s first Readers’ Choice survey.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007
One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago
The Merchandise Mart
773.880.6875

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007
MRIC Children's Ball:
Galaxy 2007
Hyatt Regency
773.975.8892

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Playdough Palooza
Rockit Bar and Grill
733.880.4237

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
Kohl's Step Up for Kids
Aon Center
773.880.6936

Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
Corporate Challenge for Hope
Museum of Contemporary Art Warehouse
773.880.4133

Need more info?

The special events page lists these and more events that benefit the hospital throughout the year.

Looking for an easy to way to help? Read more about Tribute Gifts, Planned Gifts and other ways to give to the hospital.

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