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CHOC Children's Publications
Children Our Everything - June 2009
Children. Our Everything. is published quarterly by the CHOC Children's Foundation. It features stories about patients, donors, board members and community involvement; and news about guilds, events, Children's Miracle Network and hospital updates. It is mailed to donors who support CHOC with a gift of $50 or more.

COVER STORY :
Sisters with Rare Immune Disorders are Grateful for CHOC Children's
When Cris Kyriakidis woke up one morning in 2000, it was a day like any otheruntil she entered her 2-year-old daughter Laurens bedroom. Cris found Lauren lying in blood-soaked sheets, her little body covered in bruises.
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ARTICLES:

A Message from the President and CEO
I am excited to announce that for the second year in a row, CHOC Childrens has been recognized with the CAPE (California Awards for Performance Excellence) Award from the California Council for Excellence. This year, we received the Silver Level award.
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CHOC Children's at Mission: South County's Dedicated Pediatric Healthcare Center
CHOC Childrens at Mission Hospital Update
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Talium Tae Kwon Do Students Break Boards to Benefit CHOC
Last fall, 140 Talium Tae Kwon Do students, masters and instructors raised more than $16,500 to benefit CHOC Childrens during Health Kicktheir second annual board break-a-thon and fundraiser.
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IHOP Raises $19,000 for CHOC During National Pancake Day
IHOP Restaurants in Orange County raised more than $19,000 for CHOC/Childrens Miracle Network during National Pancake Day.
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Calendar of Events
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Coast Iron & Steel Donation Creates Endowment to Support Child Life
Coast Iron & Steel created a $50,000 endowment to support CHOCs Child Life Department.
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Walden and Jean Young Shaw Foundation Supports CHOC Children's
Since 1986, the Walden and Jean Young Shaw Foundation has generously supported CHOC and CHOC Childrens at Mission Hospital.
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"Lady Ducks" Fashion Show Benefits Creation of Adolescent Oncology Wing at CHOC
In February, the "Lady Ducks" Fashion Luncheon, put on by the Anaheim Ducks wives and significant others, raised $98,000 for CHOC Childrens.
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Fullerton Rotary Donates $3,000 to Purchase Laptops for CHOC Patients
In January, the Rotary Club of Fullerton donated $3,000 to the Mother Goose Guild.
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Renovated Ronald McDonald Rooms Open at CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital
Ronald McDonald House held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Ronald McDonald Family Room and Sleep Room.
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The Ultimate Gift: Naming CHOC in your Will
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Physician Focus: Dr. Gary Goodman
Dr. Goodman Named a 2008 Hospital Hero by Hospital Association of Southern California
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CHOC Follies XII: "The Princess and the Prius" Raises $575,000 for CHOC
More than 80 of Orange County's prominent business, civic and society leaders raised $575,000 for CHOC Childrens during the CHOC Follies
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Board Member Spotlight: Terry Adams
A father of two teenage children, Terry Adams is grateful hes never needed CHOC Children's
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Kids Corner
Pet Therapy Captures Heart of Young Donor and Little Girl Donates Piggy Bank Money to CHOC
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