Party-4-Peds to Benefit Pediatrics
NEW ORLEANS - On Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 4pm-7pm, Ochsner and Capital One Bank will host "Party 4 Peds" for local families as it transforms its Children's Health Center at 1315 Jefferson Highway into a fun-filled, family fundraiser for Ochsner Pediatrics.
The action-packed party includes entertainment by Radio Disney, refreshments by local restaurants, and entertainment including large inflatable play stations, stilt walkers, t-shirt art, and jewelry/key chain making. For adults, a live auction will be held for two suite tickets for the upcoming Miley Cyrus Concert and there will be a silent auction featuring weekend get-a-ways, dining gift certificates and more.
"Having a child in the hospital can create a terrible financial burden as well as an emotional burden on families, that's why we've selected the Ochsner Pediatric Family Assistance Fund as a beneficiary of this event; it helps families of hospitalized children by enabling Ochsner to help with travel and other expenses regarding our smallest patients," explains Dr. Douglas Moodie, Pediatric Cardiologist and Chairman of Ochsner's Department of Pediatrics.
Another beneficiary is the pediatric literacy initiative, Reach Out and Read. Reach Out and Read distributes new books to children, encourages family reading and helps physicians better diagnose communication disorders by using books during well-child visits.
"Now is your child's chance to return the ‘favor' for those eventful office visits with a dunking booth," says Dr. Moodie. Staff up to the challenge include: Dr. Vincent Adolph, Dr. Daniel Bronfin, Dr. Charles Kantrow, Erin Montgomery, LPN, "Missy" Pecoraro, RN, Dr. Christopher Snyder, Dr. Elliot Tucker, and Dr. Thomas Young.
Chairing this year's event are Malin Maitrejean and Maribeth McNamara. Tickets are $50 per adult (18 and over) and $20 per child (toddlers and babies under 2 years are free). Call 504-842-7113 or visit www.ochsner.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
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