Spring 2008 - Arkansas Children's Hospital

March 15: One of the highlights of the Champions AcrossAmerica program is the Champion/Sponsor pin exchange,where CMN national sponsor representatives have anopportunity to meet the Champion children face-to-faceand see the difference their fundraising efforts make in thelives of children. Each Champion has his or her own “meetand greet” table that sponsors visit to distribute unique collectorspins and obtain the Champions’ autographs.March 15: During the Celebration Finale and MedalCeremony, Champion children are recognized for theircourage in overcoming medical issues of every kind. Eachchild is introduced and receives a medal. Even though headmitted he was very nervous because of all the peoplethere, Hunter says his favorite part was “walking on thatstage, smiling, waving, and getting that medal and listeningto all the people clap and yell out loud.”March 18: At a CMNChampions party atESPN Zone, theChampions playedgames, met MissAmerica and heardmusic by country musicartist Mark Wills. TheChampions also metwith members of theWest Virginia Universitybasketball team.Just $1 Can Make a DifferenceThere’s truth in the adage “every little bit counts.”When you visit your local Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club locations April-June, you can bepart of the power of every little bit.This spring, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club are raising money for ACH through theirChildren’s Miracle Network (CMN) miracle balloon campaign. For a $1 or more donation,you can purchase a paper miracle balloon to support patients and families at ACH.Last year, just during the month of May, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club locations in theACH area raised almost $300,000 through this campaign – one dollar at a time.Just look for the paper icons in the shape of the CMN balloon, and tell the cashieryou wish to make a difference for Arkansas kids.5