Community Fundraisers

Monday, April 16, 2012
Run for Shriners
Gina Sanderson, grandmother of 2 year old Brady, a Springfield Shriners Hospital’s patient came up with a fun idea – to run in the Boston Marathon as a family. No one ever thought the idea would actually become a reality.

After each family member involved received the official acceptance from the Boston Athletic Association, they were ecstatic. What a great opportunity for all of them! After some discussion, they decided to raise money for an organization right in their backyard.

Shriners Hospital was the most obvious choice. Brady has been a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Mass since he was approximately one week old. He was sent there to correct a hip problem. He was immediately put into a traction device, which held his body in a certain position with his legs pulled forward. This brace, which he wore for 6 months, could not be removed. After those months, Brady was then fitted with another brace which he could wear on the outside of his clothing. As this brace could be taken off to dress him, he was finally able to experience the freedom to stretch his legs. He then began to crawl and have his first tubby! Over time, time wearing the brace was reduced and finally removed.

Things looked good; however, Shriners Hospital did not end their involvement with Brady. He continues to be seen; progress reviewed, and has his next appointment in one year. Brady is two years old and runs circles around all his family members!

In appreciation for the care and concern Brady received, and for all the work Shriners Hospital does every day – a donation of 1.00 per mile ($26.00), or an alternative flat rate donation can be made on behalf of Brady.

Donations can be:
Made at any Country Bank for Savings to the “Run for Shriners” account.
Mailed to Gina Sanderson 264 Upper Church Street, Gilbertville, MA 01031
or
Kate Towlson 88 Church Street, Ware, MA. 01082.
or
Online by Pay Pal – enter the following link into your web browser. You will be taken directly to the donation page. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=33Q6LS4XK5VEU&lc=US&item name=Shriners%20Children%27s%20Hospitals&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted

Saturday, April 21, 2012
Smith & Wesson in Springfield, Mass presents A LIVE COMEDY SHOW to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Ronald McDonald House
HORS d’OEUVRES, CASH BAR, RAFFLES, MUSIC and 3 COMEDIANS
The Cedars Banquet Facility
419 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, Mass
Doors open at 6:00pm – Comedy Show begins at 7:15pm
Tickets $30
To purchase tickets, contact:
Karen at Shriners (413) 787-2032
Phyllis at Smith & Wesson (413) 747-3597
Jennifer at RMH (413) 794-5683

 The Connecticut Valley Die-Cast Collectors is a club formed to enjoy, preserve and promote the hobby of die-cast car collecting. Their members produced two trucks for the purpose of raising funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Mass.