A Special Splash Share, Care, and Give

The Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
Radiothon

A special thanks to MJ Tam for inviting me to come help her, I had an amazing and heartwarming opportunity to spend some time creating social media content and interaction for the 2013 annual WTMX Eric & Kathy Radiothon created to help the kids at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

I had no idea what to expect in fact – I thought is was a Dance-a-thon, but that’s another event I will be at for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. This year the Radiothon of course raised money, but it also raised awareness, and spirits. I wanted to say thanks to all the folks who participated, donated, and stay involved, these are amazing people who give from the heart. The stories of the families, staff, and from the children continue to provide hope and inspiration each and every day, and lifted the audience for the full 12 hours during the Radiothon this year.

Please click here to lean more  about the event and know that you can still donate, “Eric & Kathy’s Radiothon has raised over 23 million dollars for kids and families treated at Children’s Memorial Hospital over the past thirteen years – money that stays right here in Chicago. The money raised during our Radiothon is directed to the areas of greatest need, such as Patient and Family Services, Charity Care, Education and Advocacy.”

This year raised year’s annual Eric & Kathy Radiothon raised $1,454,327.29 and you can still give anytime

MJ Tam and I wanted people to donate! They did!
Thank you to all

Some facts from  the information they shared with us, and why we should all care and continue to give.

•Surgeons performed more than 93 transplants

•Imaging staff supervised 79,000 medical imaging procedures

•More than 150 babies came across the bridge from Prentice Women’s Hospital to Lurie Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

•Lurie Children’s physicians and scientists doubled the amount of research conducted at the hospital, due to a dedicated Clinical Research Unit

Eric & Kathy’s Radiothon has raised over 23 million dollars for kids and families treated at Children’s Memorial Hospital over the past thirteen years

• Accidents and injuries are the leading cause of death in children in Illinois. Lurie Children’s researchers are currently working with patient data to uncover trends in an ever expanding variety of injuries, illnesses and conditions seen at our hospital.

The day was so much fun, and what a surprise to see the Chicago Blackhawks who came and shared their time. I can’t wait to get more involved next year. Thanks to MJ Tam and the whole staff who invited us to come in and share such a special event and day.

A special surprise – with the tweet so sweet!