January 2006

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Miscoe Hill School Students Organize Holiday Fundraiser

Three students from Mendon's Miscoe Hill Elementary School recently organized a holiday fundraiser for Children's Hospital Boston. Annalisa Baci, Taylor Olson and Shanleigh Reardon sold hand made bracelets and necklaces during the holiday months and presented the proceeds to the Children's Hospital Trust on December 28th, 2005.

Pictured above at the check presentation is Neeta Beepath of the Children's Hospital Trust, Annalisa Baci and Taylor Olson (Shanleigh Reardon not pictured). Special thanks to the Miscoe Hill Elementary School, Principal William Milligan, Assistant Principal Roseanne Kurposka, Mrs. Karen McDonough and all those who supported this drive.

Reach Out and Read

Author Lynne Berry (left), with patient Robert Peguero and a medical student are enjoying their arts and craft project in the waiting room of Children's Hospital Primary Care Center (CHPCC). Ms. Berry came to CHPCC on November 28th to read her new children's book, Duck Skates. After the reading, Ms. Berry brought along a special create your own duck arts and craft project, signed personalized copies of her book for each child who was present and donated a total of 100 copies of Duck Skates to the hospital. Her appearance was part of CHPCC's Reach Out and Read (ROR) program, which distributes brand new books to children during their well child check ups and also provides gently used books to families from the waiting room shelves. For more information on how to become involved with ROR or on making a donation, please contact Taylor Silver at 617-355-4690.

Hero Among Us

Neurologist Peter Rafalli, MD, was honored with a "Heroes Among Us" award by the Boston Celtics at a home game on December 2. The Heroes awards are presented by the team to individuals who, through their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made exceptional and lasting contributions to our community.