SHRINER DECEMBER 2017

Heroes always leap to action when they’re needed …And our Shriners Hospitals for Children
Heroes really came through on Giving Tuesday!
Thanks to heroes like you, we can be there for every child who needs us, regardless of their
family’s ability to pay. But your support does more than help our young patients receive lifechanging
care.
You give kids like Brayden the courage they need to keep going. Six year old Brayden was
born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition characterized by stiff, contracted joints and
underdeveloped muscles. After a series of surgeries and intensive physical therapy, Brayden took
her first steps with the aid of a walker in September.
Since then, Brayden has made tremendous progress and is now capable of walking on her
own. Her next goal? To get out of bed by herself on Christmas morning.
We also had friends of Shriners Hospitals for Children sharing messages about their own
heroes, big and small:
"We love Shriners!! Such an amazing place that our daughter loves as well! They have
literally changed her life!"
"A great place that helps kids, all you see is smiling faces. Very inspiring."
"My baby has been blessed. She has severe scoliosis, kyphosis, and Beal's syndrome.
Thanks to the help we have received from Shriners Hospital, her quality of life was much
improved."
Let’s keep it going! You can be a hero for our kids all year long:
• Ask for donations instead of gifts for your birthday or Christmas
• Connect with us on our social pages like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Learn about other ways to support Shriners Hospitals for Children
On behalf of the children and families we serve at Shriners Hospitals for Children, thank you so
very much. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Sincerely,
Gary J. Bergenske
Chairman of the Board
Shriners Hospitals for Children
P.S. It’s never too late to be a hero. Please make your gift to Shriners Hospitals for Children
today!
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