Fundraising News

Spirit of Giving

Published three times a year, this colorful newsletter offers a wealth of hospital and fundraising news, patient stories and profiles of donors and volunteers.

Spring 2013

Colton’s Cause: A bone marrow transplant saved Colton Patchell, 3. His family raised funds at Spin for Boston Children’s
Ty Walks the Walk: Ty South, 18, joins NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children’s on June 9 in gratitude for regaining her ability to walk.
Passing the Torch: Hospital CEO James Mandell, MD, is retiring in September 2013. President and COO Sandra Fenwick will take his place
Welcome to the Trust Board, Seth Lawry
Strength in Numbers: AJ, 12, and his family participated in a gene analyzing competition and discovered the diagnosis of his mysterious disease. His parent have named Boston Children’s as beneficiary of a retirement account.
Teamwork in Action: The Mayday Fund and the Ho/Chiang Foundation teamed up to fund research in alleviating pediatric cancer pain.
What Your Gifts Support: Mental Health—It’s Elemental
Purchasing Power: Many retail and other companies raise funds for Boston Children’s
OMG No Txting Dy! Danielle Veo, 14, raised nearly $11,000 in gratitude for the care her sister Annie, 12, received.
Conversations with Your Kids: When bad things happen

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Winter 2013

Life-Changer. The Danzig family’s gift to the Honor Great Care program demonstrates their gratitude to the Neurology and Neurosurgery team for changing their son Maxwell’s life.
From Salsa Dancing to Stem Cell Research. The Milagros para Ninos gala paid tribute to the Fundacion Alfredo Harp Helu for a $1 million gift to stem cell research. The evening also raised $500,000 for Boston Children’s on September 20, 2012.
Live from Boston…It’s the Champy Awards! The annual Champions for Children’s dinner and auction on November 27, 2012, raised $3.2 million for Boston Children’s.
Walk…Until K ids Like Lucas Are Well. Join heart patient Lucas McGowan and his family at NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Put a New Spin on Your Workout. Join the Spin for Boston Children’s Hospital fundraiser on Feb 24 at Boston Sports Clubs.
Run a Race for Boston Children’s and Let Us Baby You. Join Miles for Miracles.
70 Years of Giving: Good for Hood! The Charles H. Hood Foundation has supported many of Boston Children’s researchers.
Fit City! The Fitness in the City program fights obesity in Boston.
Hoping for Answers. In memory of their baby, a family raises research funds to help solve the mystery of sudden infant death syndrome .
Up Close and Personal. The Children’s Circle of Care Fall Reception brought Boston Children’s scientists out of the lab and into the living room of event host Brant Binder.
From Legend to Legacy. As a premature infant more than 40 years ago, David Muccini’s life was saved at Boston Children’s. In gratitude, he has included the hospital in his estate plans.
Clowning Around with the League. The 30th annual Boston Children’s Hospital League Gala on Nov. 17 raised more than $600,000 to support League programs.
Invest in the Best. The first Boston Investment Conference to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital took place on Nov. 8, 2012.
Kohl’s Cares. A $515,805 gift from Kohl’s Department Stores is helping the hospital promote healthful eating and physical activity.
Ka-Ching! Join Coins for Cures 2013, Congratulations to Pine Grove Elementary School in Rowley, MA for
Tips from our Experts: Managing Winter Asthma

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Fall 2012

Promises to Keep - Alex Lopez runs Miles for Miracles marathons every year, raising funds in gratitude for Boston Children’s.
Why We Walked; 10 Good Reasons - The 10th anniversary of NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital.
Solving the Mystery, Easing the Pain - The Marriott Foundation’s $3 million gift launches The Boston Center for Endometriosis, offering hope t girls and women suffering from this often-misdiagnosed disease.
Healing little Hearts - The Weglowski family has held a fundraiser for five years, contributing to cardiac research that will simplify treatment for kids with heart conditions like the one affecting their son, Brady, 7.
Breathing Easier - Children’s Community Asthma Initiative is setting a new standard for care nationwide, and pays for itself in reduced hospitalizations and ER visits.
Shopping for Good - Retail stores Walmart, Sam’s Club, Circle K, Rite Aid, Costco, and Chico’s, corporate partners for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raised more than $1 million for Boston Children’s.
Let the Chips Fall - The annual Texas Hold’em Tournament raised more than $425,000 for the hospital.
Welcome A-Board Freshman Class! - Five new members have joined the Trust board, representing the next generation of leadership.
Rich Life - Martin and Bernice Rich established a gift annuity to support Boston Children’s and have benefitted themselves as well.
Have You Seen Us? - We’ve changed our name to Boston Children’s Hospital and launched a new brand campaign, Until Every Child is Well.
Save the Date for Champions for Children’s

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Spring 2012

An Artfelt Gift - After her bone marrow transplant for leukemia, Sarah Levin’s family made a gift to name the playroom on 6 West in her honor, and support Child Life’s art coordinator position. Art activities were Sarah’s favorite pastimes during her hospitalization.
Good read, Great Cause - Fifth graders at Tewksbury’s J.F. Ryan Elementary School participate in an annual read-a-thon to raise funds for Boston Children’s.
It’s Catching! - John Hancock sponsors Boston Children’s Miles for Miracles team at the Boston Marathon, enabling runners like Erin Maloney and Tim McQuade to fulfill their running dreams while catching inspiration from their patient partner, Amy Spindler.
Raise Funds, Save Lives—Like Kyle’s - Kyle Landry, 2, whose life was saved by Boston Children’s, is part of a team for NSTAR’s Walk for Children’s Hospital. The event is celebrating its 10th year.
Battle of the Bands 2 - Teen musicians battled it out on Feb 12 at the Hard Rock Café Boston. The duo Nay won first prize with their song “Give a Little Bit More.”
Master Builders - Architects Pat and Kathleen Scanlon are generous donors and volunteers for various programs at Boston Children’s, and involve their three kids in their philanthropy.
Old Drug. New Life - Funding from the Melanoma Research Alliance and The V Foundation for Cancer Research is helping researchers in the stem cell program’s Zon lab bring a promising drug for melanoma to clinical trials.
Trust Transition - Lynn Susman succeeds Jan Cady as president of the Boston Children's Hospital Trust. Jan Cady assumes a new half-time role of executive chairman.
Tips from our Experts - How to have “the talk about the birds and the bees” with your kids.
Slam Dunk - Support Boston Children’s with a special Boston Celtics license plate.

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Fall 2011

The Can-do Kid – Evan Williams, a cerebral palsy patient throws out the first pitch at a Red Sox game to celebrate CVS Caremark and the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust donating $1 million to the hospital
Jumping Up for Down Syndrome – Dave Skoletsky and his high-diving dog Yeager donated $6,000 to the Down Syndrome Program
Matching Generosity – Matched by the O’Donnell Family Legacy Challenge, John and Barbara Buckley added $55,000 to the Thomas J. Buckley Fund for Orthopedic Research, named for their grandson, a Boston Children’s patient
Lauren’s 10 Favorite Things about NSTAR’S Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital – Former patient Lauren Norton lists her 10 favorite things about the Walk
Love to Run? Run for Love—of Boston Children’s ! Reserve your spot in the ING New York City Marathon by fundraising for Children’s. Michael Kettner tells his story.
Funding at the Starting Gate – The Smith Family Awards Program for Excellence in Biomedical Research is supporting seven young researchers at Boston Children’s with a total of $1.4 million
Champions for Children’s – celebrated the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins at the annual sports-themed gala
Welcome aboard, Kim Jacobs – Kim Jacobs, active in the Boston Bruins Foundation and Champions’ Committee, is the newest member of the Trust Board
Helping Kids Soar – Boston Children’s Circle of Care members learned how to keep young athletes safe at their annual fall reception at the home of Ben and Wendy Fischman
Fiesta with Friends – Five hundred Boston Latino community members gathered for the second annual Milagros para Ninos Gala
Kohl’s Cares – A gift from Kohl’s Department Stores is helping lower-income Boston kids receive health and nutrition education
More than Bears – Guests at the Boston Children’s Hospital League’s Annual Gala enjoyed comedian Jimmy Tingle, dinner and dancing at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
A+ for Ace – Boston Children’s patient Carla Landron was the Massachusetts ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, sponsored by Ace Hardware
Smooth Sailing – The DMC Next Generation Council hosted a nautically-themed event “Toast on the Coast” and raised more than $100,000 for the Developmental Medicine Center

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Fall 2011

Grateful for Griffin – Griffin Vaughn thrives after surgery for a congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Partners in Philanthropy – Children’s Miracle Network partners raised over $1.6 million for Boston Children’s
A Dime at a Time – Everett High School classroom is top fundraiser in Coins for Cures
Renewable Energy – NSTAR renews sponsorship of NSTAR's Walk for Boston Children's Hospital
Coming Through in a Crunch – Crunchtime! Information Systems CEO Bill Bellissimo leads employee row-a-thon
Welcome to the Boston Children's Hospital Trust Board – Ben Fischman, CEO of Rue La La
It’s Great to Dough-Nate! – Panera Bread raised over $80,000 forBoston Children’s
Honoring Bill – Tribute to the late William V. Tripp III, former Peabody Foundation president
Strength for a Buoyant Life – Terrance Ryan includes Boston Children's in his estate plan

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Spring 2011

Tamsin’s Gift: 6-year-old Tamsin Clark fundraises for Boston Children’s
Kyleigh’s Cure: Kristine and Sean Lydon, fundraise to support galactosemia research
Beauty, Brains and Blades: Loren Rabinowitz, Miss Massachusetts 2010, raised funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Investing in a Turnaround: Chuck Clough and his family pledged $1 million to Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships
Running to Catch up with: Joe Nolan, NSTAR senior vice president, appointed to the Boston Children's Hospital Trust Board.
Kids and Cuts: Hairraising event on May 15.
Fiesta with Focus: Milagros para Ninos presents check for $307,000 to CHPCC.
See Shira Shine: Patient Shira Pemstein, with her family, was top fundraiser for 2010 NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children's Hospital.
New Balance Tips Back the Scales: New Balance Foundation’s $7 million gift establishes the New Balance Foundation Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention, Clinical Research and Care
A Heartfelt Gift: Herman and Helen Beckelman established a gift annuity
Score! Boston Celtics license plate benefits Boston Children’s.
Free Offer! 26 Steps Family Philanthropy Activity Book.

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Winter 2011

The Diabetes Dude and the Science Guys: A boy fundraising for diabetes meets Robert Langer, PhD, a Boston Children’s diabetes researcher; Helmsley Charitable Trust grant recipient
Goodbye, Pain: Dick and Sarah Page Mayo’s gift to the Mayo Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center
Champions for Children’s: Celebrating a decade
Yoga Reaches Out: Yogathon for Children’s raised $125,000
TEDMED: Hassenfeld Family Initiatives LLC supports Boston Children’s participation
Dec My Room program: Binder Family Foundation supports Amy Golov’s room re-decoration for a long-term patient
Coins for Cure: School kids collect change for Boston Children’s
Milagros para Niños Gala: Raised over $250,000 for the Primary Care Center
Kudos to Kohl’s: Raised nearly $460,000 for the “Fitness in the City” program
The Buzz: Fundraising News: Susan Curtin joins the Boston Children's Hospital Trust Board; the League Gala; soccer helps the Yawkey family Inn; Circle of Care fall reception.
Planned Giving: Stella Goostray, an historical figure in nursing, established a charitable remainder trust to benefit first her heirs, then Boston Children’s

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Fall 2010

Minds and Hearts: Launching the Cardiac Neurodevelopment Program
Jack Curtin and the Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation
Battle of the Bands hosted by Generation Cures
News from Children’s Miracle Network
Captain Marvelous — Robbie Marcus, the Developmental Medicine Team and NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital
From Trauma to Hope: The Marigold Charitable Trust supports SHIFA (Supporting the Health of Immigrant Families and Adolescents)
Because the Training Never Stops: Children’s School of Nursing Alumnae Association funds nursing scholarships.
The Buzz: Fundraising News
Planned Giving: Making Boston Children’s an IRA beneficiary

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Summer 2010

A Milestone for Max — Miles for Max charity bike ride
Saving Faces — Robinson, Allen gifts to Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery
All for Avery — Mike Tuberosa’s Boston Marathon run for Avery Toole
Livie’s Family Affair — Team Furnari walks NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children’s
Remembering Christina — Lynne Capozzi creates the Christina Capozzi Foundation
Generous Foundation — David Ludwig receives Thrasher Research Fund award
The Buzz — IHOP National Pancake Day; Spin for Children’s; Mix 104.1 Cares for Kids Radiothon
Welcome to the Trust Board — Robert C. Ketterson; Timothy A. Springer, PhD; Alfred Slifka
A Dad’s Gratitude — Alfred Gallucci established gift annuity

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Winter 2009

Legacy of Caring (Leventhal family gift)
Communicate and Connect (Ravitz gift to Autism Language Program
Welcome to the Trust Board: (Steve Samuels, Max Stone)
Giving to Give Back (D’Orsi gift to Center for Young Women’s Health)
New Ideas in Global Health (Gates Foundation Awards Challenge Grants)
Corporate Giving/Special Events (Marriott; Taylor Twellman; Coins for Cures )
Cheering on Boston Children’s (Champions for Children’s raises $2.2 million)
Planned Giving at Boston Children's Hospital (Profile of Capt. Carl Hoyer)
In Memoriam (George Kidder )

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Fall 2009

Healing Power of Home – the Yawkey Family Inn Opens
Firm Foundations – Ellison Medical Foundation grants to Morris White, PhD, Takao Hensch, PhD, and Thomas Schwarz, PhD.
A Little Help From Our Friends – Community Fundraisers
Corporate & Special Event Giving – Ace Ticket, Hess Corporation, Olympia Sports, Walmart and Sam’s Club
Strides of Honor – Nstar’s Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital
The Buzz- Texas Hold’em Tournament, Linde Family Foundation gift, Rite Aid, Nantucket, Milagros para Ninos
Lasting Legacies – Planned Giving
Save the Cate – Champions for Children’s November 3 and League Gala November 21

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Spring 2009

Changing the Face of Nursing - Linde Family Foundation gave $5 million for Nursing Education for Diversity Program
A Tradition of Generosity - Charles H. Hood Foundation gave $635,000 for leukemia research
Philanthropic Formula - Corkin Family gave $160,000 to take infant formula research from bench to bedside
Answering the Call - Yuval Ramon raised $115,000 running the Boston Marathon
Ladybug Luck - The Crowley twins and their parents, Team Ladybug, walked NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital
Elves and Santas and Bears, Oh My! - Employees from local companies collected toys and donations during the holidays
Beckett’s Home Run - The 2008 Beckett Bowl funded the Josh Beckett Cancer Treatment Room
Talking Heads - The Mix 98.5 Radiothon featured Boston Cannons team members
Rising to the Challenge - The Bain and Lavine Challenges helped 84 donors establish endowed funds
Victory Lap - Guardian Angel Motorsports (GAM) raised $70,000
Generosity Sells - Walmart and Sam’s Club employees raised $1.1 million
Double Your Impact - Boston Children’s Hospital board members match gifts to the Children’s Fund
Welcome to the Trust Board - Cynthia Lawry
Marathon Milestone – “Team Hoyt” raises $25,000 for Augmentative Communications Program during 27th Boston Marathon run
Young Philanthropist Honors Her Surgeon - Rachel Marolda raised $10,000 for Liliana Goumnerova, MD
Lighting and Leading the Way - The League celebrated their 26th annual League Gala
Passion and Purpose - Former Boston Children’s oncologist Giulio D’Anglo, MD, established a CHB gift annuity
Get More from Your Philanthropy - Ways to make a planned gift to CHB

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Winter 2008

Orphan No Longer: Rare Disease Research – Manton Foundation gives $25 million
Kids Care to Cure – CHB launches Generation Cures
Honoring a Legend – Andrew Tisch and family donate $1M for Hendren Fellowship
Costco Delivers – Costco gives CHB $140,000
CVS Cares – CVS Caremark presents $27,500 to CHB
Realtors Rally – Patient family speaker Andres Trevino addressed RE/MAX agents
Obesity Program Gets a Hefty Gift - The New Balance Foundation awarded $1 million grant to support Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program
What do you get when you Google “sniffles”?
Circle of Innovation – honoring Circle of Care donors
Decade of Trust – celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Boston Children's Hospital Trust
Welcome to the Trust Board! - Parviz Tayebatai, PhD
Pedaling for Preemies – Billy and Alexis Reilly raised more than $84,000
Breathing Easy – Former patient Edith Nechin starts a gift annuity to benefit CHB
Ryan’ Gift – Dick and Karen Whitney hosted the Ryan Whitney Memorial Golf Tournament and raised $86,000 for the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program

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Fall 2008

A Major League Thank You! – honoring CHB 2007 donors
A Boost at the Beginning –V Foundation grant supports Carla Kim’s work on lung stem stells
Star Athletes Shine at CHB – Red Sox, Patriot and Celtic’s sports stars visit CHB
Sun, Fun & Gratitude - NSTAR’s Walk photos feature patient Lauren Norton
Heroes Among Us – Jonathan and Patti Kraft host Heroes celebration
Sante! – Jim and Kim Pallotta host a wine auction in their home
What a Deal! – Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and auction raised $630,000 for CHB
Tee-ing Off for Tots – Four golf tournaments raise funds for CHB
Healing Little Hearts – Marc, Kelly and Jullian Weglowski raised $110,000 for CHB
Rising to the Challenge – The Boston Area WalMart stores surpass fundraising goal
Another Way to Serve Children – Frank D’Andrea’s charitable gift annuity supports community work with kids
Opening Doors Saving Lives – The Skeffington Family creates Cardiology Fellowship

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Spring 2008

Cognitive Development Initiative: Making Connections – Understanding cognitive disorders
Miles for Miracles: A Bone-Deep Bond
NStar’s Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital – Caleb Jobin and Family hope to raise $5,000
Need a Match? Just ASK - Trust Overseer Thomas Melendez $25,000 gift to Advocating Success for Kids (ASK) matched by the Lavine Challenge
A Legacy Lives On – Remembering Dr. Judah Folkman
Sun, Sand and Stem Cells – Stephen and Jill Karp hosted a Palm Beach reception, featuring researcher George Daley.
A Quarter-Century of Success! – Boston Children’s Hospital League raised nearly $1 million
Broadcast Bunch – Mix 98.5 Radiothon was a great success
WIM—WOW! – Dr. Audrey Marshall spoke about fetal cardiac interventions
#1 Region Gives $1 x 1 Million! – WalMart and Sam’s Club associates raised nearly $1 million
A Healing Mission – Carol Wendell’s donated a portion of retirement savings to CHB
Welcome to the Trust Board – Pamela Egan, Matthew K. Sidman, James F. Wade, Jane Weitzman
Motorcycles and Mentoring – Steven Vertuccio Memorial Ride for Cystic Fibrosis raises money for CF at CHB

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Winter 2007

Sister, Savior – stem cell transplant restores brother’s immune system
Transforming Medicine – Stem Cell Research
Worthwhile Miles – Boston Children’s "Miles for Miracles" running program
Decade of Compassion – Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT)
Champions for Children’s event
Fitness in the City – $370,000 Kohl’s gift
A House Becomes a Home – renovating 241 Kent Street for patient families
Of Mice and Mentors – Sontag Foundation supports Boston Children’s research
"C" is for Chiefs, Chefs and Circle of Care
Play Ball! – CVS gives $25,000 to Cerebral Palsy Program
CHB in LA – fundraiser supports Folkmann Angiogenesis Research Institute
Costco Delivers – region’s stores raise nearly $135,000
Acting on gratitude – grateful grandfather, charitable gift annuity
Honoring Alex – Alexandra Jane Milotis Oncology Nursing Support Endowment
Rooms with Heart - $100,000 gift helps renovate Boston Children’s oncology unit

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Fall 2007

Defining Generosity - $25 million gift from Doug and Diana Berthiaume
Transformational Visions: Center for Fetal Health
Amazing Day – Boston Children’s Circle of Care North American Leadership Conference and Gala
All-In! – Boston Children’s Hospital Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
Stay Connected! – Sign up for “Giving to Children’s—eNews”
Chatting with CEOS – NSTAR’s Walk for Boston Children's Hospital
Day of Generosity – WBZ-TV and Boston Children's Hospital fundraiser
Man with a Mission – Alan Beggs, PhD and Boston Children’s Genetics Division
The Lavine Challenge: Investing in a Legacy
Blessings and Bequests – planned gifts to Boston Children’s
Teach Your Children Well – for these Boston Children’s donors, generosity is all in the family
Docs in flip-flops: fundraiser on Nantucket Island
The Mad Fisherman Goes Crazy for Boston Children’s
Ocean of Gratitude – Legal Sea Foods gift
Home Run! – Olympia Sports and NESN support Boston Children’s
All’s Fair in Love and Golf – golf tournaments benefit Boston Children’s

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Spring 2007

Angiogenesis – Turning Deadly Diseases into Chronic Conditions
Breakthrough Science: Folkman Angiogenesis Research Institute
Dynamic Duo –Boston Children's patient Alex Hansen, Boston Marathon® runner Zane Bennett
NSTAR Steps Up as Boston Children's Walk Sponsor
The Boy in Kneekers – Thomas J. Buckley Fund for Orthopedic Research
A Family, a Fund, a Fellowship – The Jacob and Grace Rubin Endowed Pediatric Fund for IBD Research
It's a Wonderful Life – Life Income Gift Plans
On the Road with the Stem Cell Program
Women in Medicine
Three-Peat! – Wal-Mart and SAM'S Clubs raise $1 million for Boston Children's
Building Support for Diabetes – Carpenters Local 275

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Winter 2006

Genomics: Information and Innovation
For Sabrina (Children's patient family fundraiser)
Champions Wins Big (Champions for Children's event)
Kohl's Refuels Bloodmobile with $413,606 Gift
Children's Genomics Program
CEO--and Professor (Robert and Dana Smith Professorship)
Smart, Savvy Team Players (wives of Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics owners work for Children's)
Join Children's Circle of Care… and party with Elton John
Once a Nurse, Always a Caregiver (former Children's nurse donates gift annuity)
Warm Welcome to New Trustees (Alan L. Crane, Steven W. Barnes)
A Heroes' Salute (celebration of Children's heroes)
A League of Possibility (2006 Children's Hospital League Festival"
Soup to Nuts (Children's Circle of Care reception)
Grandparent Gratitude (Philip and Bella Cohen's $500,000 pledge)
A Closer Shave ($106,296 gift from St. Baldrick's Foundation)
Honor Loved Ones—Double the Impact (Annie Gorman Fund)
The Bain Challenge ($1 million gift to create 40 new named endowed funds)

Fall 2006

Bold Battle Against Cancer (Matty Dubuc story)
Enduring Endowment (gift supports Children's Division of Sports Medicine)
Create Your Legacy (couple's $1 million gift to support new endowed funds)
What a Deal! (Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament)
Joshua – and Other Small Miracles (Miles for Miracles Walk)
Presto! (Mix 98-5 Cares for Kids Radiothon)
What Goes Around Becomes a Circle (Children's Circle of Care Boston)
Nantucket Hospitality (annual fundraising event on Nantucket Island)
For to Score! (Children's Hospital Golf Tournament)
Our Sailing Star (annual fundraiserfor Children's brain cancer research)

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Spring 2006

Cause for Celebration (Cause for Wonder Campaign finale)
Thank you for Gift of the Intra-Operative MRI
Thank you a Gift to Brain Research
Thank you for a Gift to Children's Unique Needs
Thank you for a Gift from the Heart
Boston Goes to the Beach (Palm Beach event)
Extraordinary Women (Women in Medicine Luncheon)
In League with Success (2005 Children's Hospital League Festival)
License to Thrill (Boston Celtics license plate program)
Radio Rocks! (WBZ 1030 Radiothon)
Play's the Thing (new Children's playground)
Another Banner Year for Wal-Mart and Sam's Club!
Good Neighbors (Neighbor to Neighbor event)
Make Way for Children's Circle of Care 2007

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Winter 2005

Ryan’s Experiment (Ryan Brewitt story)
CBS 4 Kids (Children’s partnership with CBS4)
Pints for Half Pints (Children’s new bloodmobile)
Miles for Miracles: Off and Running! (Children’s runners in Chicago and New York marathons)
The Stem Cell Program – Promise and Potential (feature story)
Welcome to the Boston Children's Hospital Trust Board (board member profiles)
From One Family—to Countless Others (dedication of Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Surgical Center)
Heroic Efforts (Children’s Heroes honored)
In Memory of a Daughter (couple’s gift supports new lounge in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit)
Caring Circle (Children’s Circle of Care reception)
Good Citizens ($300,000 gift from Citizens Bank Foundation)
The Peanut Allergy Puzzle (couple funds Children’s study)
Battling Childhood Obesity (support from Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises)
Tax Benefits for Donors (Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act)
An Evening of Champions (Champions for Children’s annual event)

Fall 2005

Hands, Hearts, Hope (Children’s family philanthropy program)
Mix 98-5 Cares for Kids Radiothon ($1 Million raised for Children’s Fund)
Miles for Miracles Hits the Road (Trust’s marathon program goes national)
Blue Chip (Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament raises $320,000)
Advanced Fetal Care Center – Caring for the Unborn (feature story)
Life Turned Upside Down (Children’s Fund helps many vital programs)
One-of-a-Kind Gift for First-of-Its-Kind Training (family’s gift supports special program)
Critical Gifts for Critically Ill Children (The Edward and Barbara Shapiro Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
From One Family to Many Others (The Wolpow Family Surgical Inpatient Unit)
Golf Daze (Boston Children's Hospital Golf Tournament)
Dinner with Docs (Nantucket, MA event for Children’s doctors and guests)

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Spring 2005

Turning Miles into Miracles (Powe family story)
Proteomics Powerhouse (Spotlight on Children’s research)
Runners with Heart (Kids at Heart Boston Marathon Team)
Save the Date (golf tournament fundraisers for Children’s)
Thank You, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club!
Return on Investment (Bank of America puts its money where the kids are)
A Gift of Hope (couple establishes charitable remainder trust for Children’s)
Welcome to the Trust Board (April Derderian Fellows, Robert E. Griffin, Edward L. Shapiro, Lynne Elfland)
Updates on Women in Medicine and Children’s Hospital League
The Buzz (Fun-Raising Newz at Children’s)