Autumn 2012 - Shodair Children's Hospital

Shodair / Children’s Miracle Network Events & Activities
24th Annual
Telethon
Raises over
$550,000 for
Montana's
Children
The 2012 Shodair/Children's Miracle Network
telethon once again proved that generous people all across Montana want to
make a difference in the lives of children.
On Saturday, June 2, numerous Montana businesses and individuals made
miracles happen for children and families all across the state. They did so by
donating funds, time, goods, and services for Shodair Children's Hospital's 2012
telethon broadcast. With phone banks manned by volunteers from businesses
and organizations in Helena, the hospital launched its annual day-long
fundraising event to benefit Montana children. The event was broadcast live
from Shodair on Montana Television Network / CBS affiliates around the state.
“Thanks to loyal and caring friends, the phones were kept ringing with
pledges and donations to help Montana's children and families,” said
Shodair Children's Hospital Administrator Jack Casey. “The generosity
of these viewers makes it possible for the hospital to continue offering
critically needed psychiatric care and medical genetics services
across the state.”
Shodair's telethon was part of the national Children's Miracle
Network (CMN) Celebration broadcast. This 21-hour television
special, featuring celebrity appearances and inspirational stories
from CMN hospital across the country, is broadcast each year over
a network of television stations across the country. It is the signature
fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network hospitals nationwide.
Shodair is Montana's only Children's Miracle Network hospital
and, as a non-profit facility, depends on donations like those raised
during the telethon to continue offering its services.
Above: Walmart phone volunteers
assist with donor pledges.
During the day-long broadcast, viewers all over Montana heard inspiring stories
from individuals and business representatives who talked about their reasons
for supporting the hospital and Children's Miracle Network. Many donors and
Children's Miracle Network corporate sponsors came from locations around
the state to personally present their contributions and work the phone banks
throughout the day and evening. Staff members from Shodair's psychiatry,
medical genetics, nursing, and education departments were also on hand to
offer additional information about services available to families.
Right:
This year’s talented
telethon hosts.
14 Reunion