Sunday, October 7, 2012 —
Sept. 26 was a special date to over a million children who have suffered from orthopaedic issues, spinal cord injuries, burns, and cleft lip and pallet.
It was on that day in 1872 that the “Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine” had their first meeting in New York City. Today of course, they are simply called “Shriners.”
How did an organization form initially only for fun come to benefit over a million children?
In 1922, with polio epidemics sweeping the country, the Shriners inaugurated the first pediatric orthopaedic hospital in Shreveport, La.
As the “Shrine” grew, so did the world’s most remarkable pediatric hospital system. Recently, 140 years after the birth of the Shriners and 90 years after the creation of their first hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children now number 22 hospitals across North America, including Montreal and Mexico City.
All care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay. To receive treatment, a child must be under 18 years of age and there must be a reasonable expectation the child will benefit from available services.
We are fortunate to have one of these hospitals near us, the Greenville, S.C. Shriners Hospital for Children.
If you know a child in need of treatment, call (800) 237-5055 or contact a local Shriner.
For more information, visit www. shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
Calvin Gaddy
New London
Emeritus Member
Shriners International /Shriners
Hospital for Children Public
Relations Committee
Letters to the Editor
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We are not the bad guy
This letter is for staff writer Ian Faulkner. You do not seem to think the threat from North Korea is serious. Read your history of war. I’m glad that our country takes it serious.
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Citizens need to participate in health assessment
The Stanly County Health Department is partnering with Stanly Regional Medical Center to conduct a community health assessment.
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New bill would help business
I am writing in reference to a new “open competition” auto insurance bill that was introduced in the N.C. House and Senate.
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Respect the graves
As far back as I can remember, as far back as my grandparents could remember there has always been a clump of trees located across from Centerview Church, up on the hill, on the Northeast Connector.
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Encouragement
How refreshing each week to read the article written by Doug Creamer.
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Permit me
On Sept. 4, 2012, I received a letter from Stanly Co. Office of Planning and Zoning. Thus began a string of four office visits to obtain information that could have been provided sooner.
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What is unethical?
I am writing in response to your article “Unethical Conduct leads mayor to question board’s actions.”
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Community comes together for child
Jan. 13, I witnessed an extraordinary event at a fundraiser for a baby at Bob’s Family Restaurant in Midland.
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Applauding the commissioners
In response to the recent article by Brian Graves regarding Clean Tech, I think that our county commissioners should be commended for their stand against Clean Tech’s offering jobs in exchange for Alcoa to be relicensed to operate the hydro dams on the Yadkin-Pee Dee.
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Budget tips
The government has a problem with the budget. Why? The Republicans and the Democrats blame one another. Why? Don’t they both spend the money? Foolishly.
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