The 2010 Shodair/Children’s Miracle Network telethon once again proved that generous people all across Montana want to make a difference in the lives of children.
On Saturday, June 5, an array of Montana businesses and individuals made
miracles happen for children and families all across the state. They did
so by donating funds, time, goods, and services for Shodair Children’s
Hospital’s 2010 telethon broadcast. With phone banks manned by volunteers
from businesses and organizations in Helena and elsewhere, the hospital
launched its annual day-long fundraising event to benefit Montana
children. The event was broadcast live from Shodair on Montana Television
Network / CBS affiliates around the state.
Shodair is Montana’s only Children’s Miracle Network hospital and, as a non-profit facility, depends on donations like those raised during the telethon to continue offering its services.
Shodair’s telethon was part of the international Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Celebration broadcast that aired June 5. This television special, live from Walt Disney World, is broadcast each year over a network of some 200 television stations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the signature fundraising event for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Shodair is Montana’s only Children’s Miracle Network hospital and, as a non-profit facility, depends on donations like those raised during the telethon to continue offering its services.
During the broadcast, viewers all over Montana heard inspiring stories from
individuals and business representatives, who took the microphone to talk
about their reasons for supporting the hospital and Children’s Miracle
Network. Many donors and Children’s Miracle Network corporate sponsors
came from locations around the state to personally present their
contributions and work the phone banks throughout the day and evening.
Staff members from Shodair’s psychiatry, genetics, and education
departments were also on hand to offer additional information about
services available to families.
Eleven year-old Abryanna Nelson was on hand to talk with donors, volunteers, and on-air personalities. Abryanna is a genetics patient at Shodair, and is Montana’s representative in the 2010 Champions Across America program.
Miss Montana 2009 Brittany Wiser joined the telethon as a host and talked about her enthusiasm for Children’s Miracle Network and Shodair. The Miss Montana Organization, through its association with the Miss America organization, supports Shodair and Children’s Miracle Network fundraising efforts. The Miss America organization has selected Children’s Miracle Network as its national platform.
The telethon is made possible by the efforts of hospital staff and volunteers who graciously contribute their time to make the event possible. Television hosts represented markets across the state and included broadcast personalities from Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Glendive, and Missoula.
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