Supporting our kids. Any way they can.

Giving & Hospital E-News Children's Hospital Central California Foundation	July 2012

Greetings!

There isn't a day that goes by when I'm not amazed by the outpouring of support our hospital receives from businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Central California.

This month's newsletter is a perfect example of the many ways people give their time and resources to support our kids. The Ameys, a thankful patient family, made a significant gift to help establish Dr. Gary Magram's Neurological Research Fund and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department Fund at Children's. A special television production presented by ABC 30 tells about the exceptional care the hospital provides to our children. Then there's Taco Bell, a proud partner of Children's that has raised over $1.5 million for the hospital through its annual Circle Campaign, Golf Tournament, and Teen Foundation grants.

Remember, every donation--no matter its size--helps Children's Hospital provide the highest levels of pediatric care to our kids.

We thank you for being so amazing.

Sincerely,

Jim Meinert

Vice President, Philanthropy

Children's TV Special

ABC 30 presents "60 Years of Caring for Kids"

Get an inside look at the only pediatric hospital between Northern and Southern California. In this half hour special, see how the Madera County facility provides exceptional care for children.

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Save the date for Children's Hospital Central California's premier fundraising event, Harvest Ball!

Friday, September 28th, 2012, Bill and Linda Smittcamp will again host this annual jewel of a community fundraiser.

Guests will enjoy a lively silent auction, wine tasting, amazing meal, and the live auction dinner hour where guests show their generosity toward Children's Hospital.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the event itself and the annual Story Album publication.

Community Events

Climb 4 The Kids: John Sample and his dog Riley attempt the Climb to Kaiser bike ride in support of the pediatric oncology program at Children's Hospital.

Read the 2011 Children's Hospital Annual Report

Neurosurgery Program Gets $100,000

Amey family supports neurosurgeon's work

The Children's Hospital Central California Neurosurgery Program received a $100,000 boost, with most of the funding provided by grateful parents Scott and Deborah Amey of Great Falls, Va.

The Ameys credit Dr. Gary Magram, medical director of neurosurgery at Children's, with saving their daughter's life when she suffered from life-threatening hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor. Today their daughter Kara is a 20-year old college student.