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Doernbecher Patient Is Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals Champion Child
Daniel Shore, 8, from Gladstone, Ore., had the opportunity
to represent OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital as the
2010 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Child.
The Champion Child program is designed to raise awareness
of the vital work taking place in children’s hospitals. As part of
the program, a child who has triumphed over serious injury
or illness is chosen from each state. Champions serve as
ambassadors for the 17 million children treated at Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals each year.
Daniel was only 18 months old when he was diagnosed
with cystic fibrosis, an inherited chronic disease that
causes lung infections and impaired digestion. This
lifelong disease has caused Daniel to be pricked with a
needle many more times than he would wish. Although he
is only 8 years old, Daniel is one tough cookie.
“Daniel has spent many weeks at Doernbecher and has
really grown to enjoy going there, which most children
would not, considering what they are up against,” said his
mom. “We have grown attached to the staff there. We are
so very thankful.”
While he will receive treatment for the rest of his life,
Daniel is just enjoying being a kid. He loves dinosaurs
and dressing up like any superhero. He is a friend to all,
especially girls, and usually sparks the conversation with
“what’s up” and a wink.
The children traveled to Washington, D.C., in June,
visiting the White House and Capitol Hill to share their
stories of medical victory. In November, they visited
Orlando, Fla., for the Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort,
where patients and their families had the chance to
meet many celebrities, like Miss America, Mickey
Mouse and Steve Young, to name a few.
Walmart and Sam’s Club sponsored the Champion
Child program, making it possible for the patients and
their families to participate in the program. This is the
second year that Walmart and Sam’s Club underwrote
the program in addition to the fundraising they do in
stores in May and June.
“Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have been
supported by Walmart for more than 20 years,” said
Scott Burt, CEO of Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals. “Walmart has been with us from the
beginning and continues to help us support the
vital, lifesaving work of more than 170 hospitals.
Walmart understands that these hospitals will affect
every person in every community. It is wonderful
to partner with Walmart and Sam’s Club on this
program, which allows us to tell the story of these
amazing hospitals.”
Walmart’s support for Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals began in 1987. Since then, Walmart and
Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have
raised and contributed $500 million for Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals.
Below left: Daniel Shore represented OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital as a 2010 Champion Child. Right: Daniel Shore
accepts his Champion Child award from Ignacio “Nacho” Perez Lizaur, member of CMN Hospitals board of trustees and retired
Sam’s Club executive, and Celia Swanson, SVP Talent Development, Walmart.