Following up on recent news items, the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital recently gave a shout out to Norris for becoming a Champion Level Sponsor of a charity fundraiser disc golf tournament that raised money for the hospital and for the Children’s Miracle Network.

Kate Richardson is the Philanthropy Manager at BBCH. Back before the charity fundraiser tournament took place on July 22, she said that the money raised had helped to upgrade equipment and keep much-needed programs in place. Now that the event has seen it’s sixth successful year, she had a few kind words to say in a follow-up interview.

Despite a 100% chance of rain on 7/22, nearly 80 participants showed up at Bittersweet Ridge to play on behalf of our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.  They most  certainly got wet but it did not dampen their spirits or their generosity; just over $5,000 ($5,039 to be exact) was raised that day. They noted that countless volunteers were involved in preparing for the event and were on hand to assist that day.  There were also raffle items donated by more than 50 individuals, breweries and locally-owned businesses.

Also, a volunteer named Dave Sage took some fantastic photos that day!

Every dollar will stay local and benefit the kids here at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in the year ahead.  The funds will be used to purchase or upgrade medical equipment, provide medical education opportunities for our caregivers and support programs and services that enhance the patient experience (music therapy, pet therapy, Child Life services, etc.)

The crew has a lot of ideas for next year to help cut the costs of the event and have a little bit more fun with it.  They were all enthusiastically on board to organize the event again.

I hope this is helpful!  Please let me know if you have follow up questions. I hope we have the chance to connect again next year as we begin to put plans in place for the 2019 event!

Thanks so much for your support!
Kate

Kate Richardson
Philanthropy Manager
The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

All photos included with this blog are copyright Dave Sage.