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"A Magical Wish" Making dreams come true with your imagination through reading!
(Profits from book sales are used to purchase and gift books to children's hospitals) Below are some comments from children's hospitals and a list of a few hospitals that have been sent books
as gifts. As funds allow, Max will be visiting these hospitals to spread a little cheer to the children. There
are over 300 children's hospitals in the USA and it is our goal to send our books to all of them and perhaps even pay some
of them a visit. ******************** "On
behalf of the Board of Governors, the Administration, the children, their parents and the staff at the Shriners Hospital,
we extend our sincerest and heartfelt thanks to you for your donation of two books entitled, "Hippy the Happy Hippo"
and "Max's Cloud Critters." The Department of Adolescent and Child Life Department is especially excited about
sharing these books with the children, parents and staff. It is always rewarding to be able to inspire children to use
their imaginations and dream of endless possibilities. Your special books will be enjoyed by all and are a definite
asset to our children's library. Our hospital is extremely appreciative and thankful for the support of enthusiastic
individuals, such as you, who are especially attentive to the needs of our children. We applaud you for your commitment
and dedication and for the vital role you play in helping the children entrusted to our care." Maria Caruso, Special
Ed Teacher, Shriners Hospital, Montreal, Canada ******************** "I just wanted to thank you for the two books you sent to us for our children's library. "Hippy
the Happy Hippo" was such a cute story and "Max's Cloud Critters" was such an innovative way to look at clouds.
These will certainly be enjoyed by our kids and we cannot thank you enough for thinking of us when distributing your books."
Mary Jaco, Director of Patient Care Services, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Galveston, Texas ******************** "Papa Bear Max is the Best. My 5 year old
son Noah had the chance to hear Max read this book (Hippy the Happy Hippo) to him.
Noah was diagnosed with leukemia on May 19, 2008. Max came to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and read this book and
another one of his books to the children. I cannot express how much this meant to us. Max is using the talents that the Lord
has blessed him with to give back to children. Max, I know I have told you before, but I really appreciate you taking time
out of your schedule to make the children at St. Jude feel special." Customer Review on Amazon.com ******************** "I really enjoyed meeting you and especially enjoyed watching you work with the
patients. Your books are lovely, and I am sure that you made a
positive impact on the lives of the patients and the parents. Best Wishes," Karen Ringwald-Smith, Clinical and Education Coordinator, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN ******************** "Thank you for visiting our hospital and for sharing your stories with the patients and families. We are most appreciative of volunteers like you who share their talents and kindness with others. Kind Regards," Stephanie VanDyke, Director, Volunteer Services, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN ******************** "Your donation of
three books will touch more lives than you can can imagine. Every day, miracles are happening at Children's Hospital
& Medical Center and it is because of the kindness and support of people like you that help those miracles along.
Friends such as you help make this commitment a reality. Thank you again for caring about our young patients and
for making an important difference in their lives. On behalf of the countless families and children who benefit from
your generosity, we thank you for your kindness." Denise Bohlsen, Dir. Admin. Services, Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation, Omaha,
NE ******************** "Please
accept our sincere appreciation for your recent donation to the Child Life Program at Schneider Children's Hospital.
Your generous donation of "Hippy the Happy Hippo" and "Max's Cloud Critters" were welcomed additions to
our program. The Child Life Program strives to improve the lives of hospitalized children, infants through adolescents.
As you may know, it is difficult to be in the hospital for any length of time. Your thoughtfulness will provide countless
hours of reading pleasure, fun and diversion for our patients. Thanks to you, we are able to provide our patients with
a variety of recreational activities to choose from. We are very grateful for your thoughtfulness and appreciate your
support of pediatric patients cared for by our Child Life Program." AnnMarie DiFrancesca, Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York ********************
"I would like to thank you for your generous donation to the Family Resource Libraries at Children's
Medical Center Dallas. The copies of Hippy the Happy Hippo and Max's Cloud Critters will be a significant addition to our library collection. I appreciate hearing from
authors like you who are reaching out to hospitalized children. Due to your wonderful donation, the library staff at
Children's Medical Center Dallas will be able to expand the diversity of available books for our patients and families to
read and enjoy while they are in our hospital. Reading is a wonderful way for children to spend their time here.
Thank you for your support. Your donation helps us to further our mission to "Make Life Better for Children."
Your generosity is deeply appreciated." Kristen DeSanto, Medical Librarian Family Resource Libraries, Children's Medical Center Dallas
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"Of
all the health-care services we provide at Legacy Health System, none is more important than the care we provide for our patients
who are children. On behalf of the Emanuel Children's Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees and Legacy Emanuel Children's
Hospital, thank you for your gift of three books. With your support, we can continue to enhance the medical care and
support services that we offer our youngest patients. We are fortunate to count you among our partners in ensuring the
highest quality health-care for our children. It is the kindness of friends like you that enables Emanuel Children's
Hospital to provide care for all our patients, regardless of their families' financial resources. We are truly grateful
for your support. The patients, families and medical staff join me in gratitude for your kindness. Thank you again
for your caring and commitment." Lynn Hallbacka, Development Officer, Emanuel Children's
Hospital, Portland, Oregon ******************** "Thank
you so much for the wonderful books! They will be a great addition to our children's library. We always look for
books that can take our patients away even if it's just for a moment. It was very thoughtful of you to think of our
patients here at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital!" Thonna Vela, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, Legacy Emanuel Hospital ******************** "On behalf of the children
and staff of the Shriners Hospitals for Children, thank you for your recent contribution of books. This gift is a tremendous
boost in providing for the needs of the boys and girls. We sincerely appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.
The many acts of kindness shown to us all are a big part of the continuing efforts to care for the children." Charles Walczak,
Administrator, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Erie, PA ********************
“Thank you for your gift of your three books for our patients at St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. We appreciate your hard work and support. Whether the experience of your compassionate concern
is in the form of prayers, gift items, or much needed funding for research, you have answered the call for help. There
can be no joy as great as knowing that you have personally lifted up a sick child, comforted a worried family, or given a
researcher the tools that will ultimately give hope and life to so many. You are a hero to the world-wide family of
St. Jude patients. On behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and especially on behalf of the children
and their families, thank you for your kindness and generosity.” Rebecca J. Farrell, Director of Donor Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ********************
“Both the Hippy and Cloud books
are great especially for a hospital setting - easy to read; great for the imagination and playing while in a hospital bed
or in a waiting room. The books will help relieve the stress and anxiety of patients and families. Thank you for
the gift of these books. We will put them to good use and I know the children will enjoy them.” Kim Mangrum, Administrative Assistant, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Volunteer Services ******************** "Children are precious! Since our responsibility is great
in caring for these special patients and their families, we are especially grateful for your gift on behalf of this cause.
It's exciting to realize that the Shriners Hospitals "team" actually extends to so many individuals and groups,
and it takes all of us working together to keep the process moving forward. Again, thank you. We are grateful
for your interest in and support of our Hospital and the children we serve." Randall R. Romberger, Administrator,
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Greenville, SC ******************** "On behalf of All Children's Hospital Foundation, thank you for the books. Your thoughtfulness
towards the children we care for is especially meaningful and greatly appreciated. Every gift counts when it comes to
the care and well being of a hospitalized child. The generosity and kindness of friends like you helps to bring smiles
to our young patients...easing the anxiety they face with being away from home. The families of our young patients are
also grateful for the wonderful outpouring of love and unselfishness that our community shares with All Children's Hospital."
Stephanie Hall, Director, Telethon/Annual Giving, All
Children's Hospital ******************** "Thank you for your recent donation to The Cheer Guild of Riley & IU Hospitals.
Your donation of children's books, "Hippy the Happy Hippo" and two "Max's Cloud Critters" is very much
appreciated and supports our mission to provide gifts, activities and other opportunities to enhance patient and family comfort
during their hospital stay. The Cheer Guild provides over 13,000 gifts and activities each month for the patients receiving
treatment at Riley and IU Hospitals. This would not be possible without your help! Thank you for your support
of The Cheer Guild!" Rena Brown & Teresa Ray, Toyroom Co-Chairs, The Cheer Guild
******************** "Thank you
for donating your books 'Hippy the Happy Hippo' and 'Max's Cloud Critters' to the Emily Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The families
that are healing will be grateful to have them available during their hospital stay. Again, thank you for your donation.
Our deepest thanks and appreciation for caring." Teresa Boeger, Director, The Emily Center, Phoenix Children's Hospital ********************
"I am happy to offer 'thank you's' on behalf of the medical team, the Hospital's
support staff, and all of our children for your kind contribution of children's books: Hippy
the Happy Hippo and Max's Cloud Critters. We have given these books to
our resident school teacher for her use in working with our patients. Yours is a gift that will be valued not only in
the amount of money it represents, but also as an invaluable gift of love for others." Roger Gorman, Director of Development, Regional Children's Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana ******************** "On behalf
of Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, thank you for your generous donation of books. Nationwide Children's Hospital
serves thousands of patients each year and we certainly appreciate the concern and commitment you have shown through your
generosity. Your thoughtfulness will make such a significant difference in the lives of children and families coping
with serious health care issues. Thank you for the effort you have directed toward making their stay here more comfortable.
We greatly appreciate your support and friendship." Cathy
Kellerman, Director, Donor Relations, Nationwide Children's Hospital ********************
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