Miracle Jeans Day!
On Wednesday, September 15th join Children’s Miracle Network in putting on a pair of jeans to make a difference in the life of a child.
Miracle Jeans Day is a fun, easy way for your company to become involved in raising funds for children’s hospitals in the community you and your co-workers support. For a donation of just $5.00 you will receive a fun and fashionable Miracle Jeans Day button or sticker. To raise even more money for your local hospitals, donate $20.00 and receive a memorable lapel pin! Every donation will help kids at Children’s Hospital of Richmond.
For more information on how your company can participate please visit www.MiracleJeansDay.com.
Christmas in September
Presented by the Oldies but Goodies Classic Cruizers Car Club
On Saturday, September 18 from 9:00am- 4:30pm join the Oldies but Goodies Classic Cruizers Car Club for their annual Christmas in September car, truck and bike show in the Children’s Hospital of Richmond parking lot (2924 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23220). Registration begins at 9:00am and leads into a day of eclectic cars, live music provided by the Little Rock Band, food, auctions and special guests including Santa Claus, McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog. Come out and enjoy a day of unique rides and family fun or register to show off your own classic car, truck or bike, the event is open to everyone! For more information on the event and registration click here or visit www.obgcc.com.
Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network
October 6 marks the third visit of the Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network to the Richmond, Virginia area.
We are thrilled to once again host the Torch Relay crew as they come to town to walk with us and help raise funds for our member hospital, Children’s Hospital of Richmond. This year, Richmond’s race is a 3 mile walk through the beautiful, residential North side of Richmond. We are encouraging all schools, businesses, organizations and community members to participate. For more information or to register please visit www.torch-relay.org/richmond.
HOW TO HELP
Carmen, Age 15
A child with JRA often has chronic inflammation in the joints which can restrict movement and cause tenderness and pain. Because there is a tendency to avoid pain by not using the affected joints, certain muscles can weaken over time which may result in limited motion or permanent contraction of the joint. As a child grows, there is also a risk of abnormal bone development because the inflamed joints can alter the growth patterns of the bones.