The 2011 Shodair/Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon once again proved that generous people all across Montana want to make a difference in the lives of children.
On Saturday, June 4, 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 the telethon broadcast. With phone banks manned by volunteers from businesses and organizations in Helena and elsewhere, the hospital launched its nine-hour fundraising event to benefit Montana children. The event was broadcast live from Shodair on CBS-TV affiliates around the state.
The telethon is part of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) annual celebration broadcast. All proceeds from the Shodair telethon stay in Montana to support vital health care services for children and families in Montana. Shodair is one of only 170 premier children's hospitals affiliated with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The non-profit hospital helps children of all races, ages, religions, and financial backgrounds, providing specialized psychiatric care and medical genetics services.
Viewers in Montana heard inspiring stories of dedication and courage from families and children who triumphed over significant challenges to their health and well-being. One of them was ten year-old Sotara Barnaby of Pablo, a genetics patient at Shodair and Montana's Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion. Kacie West, Miss Montana 2010, was also on hand for the broadcast, as well as many of the 2011 Miss Montana state finalists, and five co-hosts from stations that are part of the CBS Montana Television Network.
The telethon is an annual fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network hospitals across North America. The television special, featuring stories of hope, courage and triumph from America's top children's hospitals, is broadcast over a network of television stations in the United States and Canada. It is one of the largest television fund raisers in the world, annually benefiting millions of children.
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and genetic testing and counseling services, to patients throughout Montana.