SUMMER 2002 • VOL.2 NO.3

Ages & Stages in Your Child

DevelopmentalMilestones

Parker Overcomes

The Odds

The Brain Institute

A BetterTomorrow

Wisdom for a Water

Wonderland

Ages & Stages in Your Child

DevelopmentalMilestones

Parker Overcomes

The Odds

The Brain Institute

A BetterTomorrow

Wisdom for a Water

Wonderland

President and Chief Executive OfficerMiami Children’s HospitalThomas M. Rozek

PresidentMiami Children’s Hospital FoundationRobin Reiter-Faragalli

Executive Vice PresidentMiami Children’s Hospital FoundationAnn E. Lyons

Director of Marketing & Public RelationsMiami Children’s HospitalMarcia Diaz de Villegas

EditorRachel Perry

Contributing WritersMaria Moldes; Marysol Patton; Jenny K. Hill;Sheryl K. Montle; Beth Painter; Allison Womble

Art Director J. Kevin Tugman

PhotographyCourtney Lankford

Developed by

MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITALBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2002Juan Carlos Mas, ChairmanRobert K. Jordan, Vice Chairman Deise Granado-Villar, MD, Secretary Georgina Angones; Peter Bermont; Evalina Bestman, PhD; Mark Blank; Miles E. Gilman; Ghislain Gouraige, Jr.;Gary Gregory; Steven Melnick, MD; Rene Murai, Esq.;Rigoberto Nuñez, MD; Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhD;Trevor Resnick, MD; Thomas M. Rozek; Mario Trueba; Jack Wolfsdorf, MD; Jo Anne M. Youngblut, PhD; Robin Reiter-Faragalli, Ex-Officio

MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONOFFICERS AND TRUSTEESAlbert H. Nahmad, ChairmanRobin Reiter-Faragalli, PresidentHarry Hood Bassett, Jr., First Vice President; William Morrison, Second Vice President; Mark Blank, Treasurer; Alan Ojeda, Secretary; Donald H. Altman, MD; Sandy Batchelor; Luis J. Botifoll; Neil R. Chrystal; Michael B.Fernandez; Florence G. Frank; Miles E. Gilman; Abel Holtz; Manuel R. Iribar, MD; Robert M. Kramer, Esq.;Victor Lopez; Ricardo Pines; Alan H. Potamkin; Kenneth J. Reilly, Esq.; J. David Scheiner; Susan M.Sibley; Byron Sparber, Esq.; Eric Sulzberger, Esq.; Judy Weiser; Thomas M. Rozek, Ex-Officio

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MDear friends,

Miami Children’s Hospital is dedicated to serving the specialneeds of children in South Florida and around the world, and oneof the areas of greatest concern is the treatment of neurologicaldisorders. That’s why we’ve established the Brain Institute atMiami Children’s—one of the largest pediatric neurology programs in the country. You can read about the program and how it’s changing the lives of children with brain tumors,attention deficit disorders and epilepsy, just to name a few.

In this issue of Children’s Gazette, you can learn the develop-mental milestones to watch for in your child. Is he sitting up onschedule? Is she talking on target? The experts at Miami Children’sHospital can help you determine if your child is developing at thespeed of his or her peers or moving at a slower pace.

You will also read about Parker Strong, a brave boy barely ayear old who was born with a heart defect that many physiciansfelt required a heart transplant. But thanks to the care and skill ofMiami Children’s pediatric cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons,nurses and the entire treatment team, Parker celebrated his firstbirthday, happy and with a healthy heart.

And though children in Miami enjoy swimming year-round,what better time than summer to discuss water safety? Drowningis the nation’s second-leading cause of injury-related death in chil-dren ages 1–14, so parents will appreciate our water wisdomguide in this issue.

I wish all of you a safe and happy summer.

Sincerely,

Christian C. Patrick, MD, PhDCHIEF OF STAFF/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEDICAL AFFAIRSMIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

CORRECTION: The Emergency Department at Miami Children’s Hospital saw79,000 patients in 2001, up from a total of 67,000 patients in 2000 (not7,000 as was reported in the previous issue of Children’s Gazette). Pleaseaccept our apologies for any confusion resulting from this typographical error.

His name says it all.Parker Strong is only1 year old, but he’salready got the markof a champion.Within months of his

birth, doctors discovered that theinfant had multiple heart valve defectsthat prevented blood and oxygenfrom flowing normally. The complica-tions were so many that at one pointhe was considered a candidate for aheart transplant.

Fortunately for Parker, his heartwas in the capable hands of the highlyskilled cardiovascular surgeons atMiami Children’s Hospital. Thanks toRedmond P. Burke, MD, Director ofCardiovascular Surgery at MCH, anda life-saving procedure never beforeperformed on so young a child—Parker’s heart is going strong.

Greenville, South CarolinaApril 2001

Soon after Parker’s birth in SouthCarolina in April of 2001, doctorsdetected that his aortic valve waspractically shut, while his patent duc-tus arteriosus (PDA) valve—whichsupplies oxygen to babies while inutero—had not shut automatically asit should have at birth. Parker’s PDAvalve was keeping him alive. Theinfant was immediately put on aplane to a nearby children’s hospital

in Charleston, South Carolina, wherehe underwent a minimally invasiveprocedure called a balloon angioplasty,which opened up his aortic valve andallowed his PDA valve to close.

West Palm BeachNovember 2001

The Strongs moved to West PalmBeach, Florida, in July, never dreamingthat they would soon be battlingagain for Parker’s life.

“In November, cardiologists founda problem with Parker’s mitralvalve,” says Shelley, Parker’s mother.“Also, it had become evident that theaortic valve was again becomingobstructed. A team of doctors recommended a heart transplant.”Hoping to avoid the transplant, thefamily flew in January to a teachinghospital in the northeast for a valve repair.

“We were told the surgery was asuccess, although the doctors had toinsert a pacemaker,” says Shelley.“But just days after we returnedhome, Parker went into heart failure.We rushed to Miami Children’sHospital where they welcomed us lit-erally with open arms.”

Miami Children’s HospitalFebruary 2002

On February 13, 2002, Parker,weak from two major surgeries only amonth before, underwent an extremely

complicated procedure under thesupervision of Dr. Burke.

“We replaced his mitral and aorticvalves with mechanical valves bigenough for a small adult,” explainsDr. Burke. “The combination of twodifficult operations in one small,already sick child made the surgeryhighly risky.”

The Strongs received e-mails andprayers from people all over theworld. They believe the prayers andthe skill of his surgeons pulled Parkerthrough.

“We connect emotionally withevery child we treat,” says Dr. Burkeof the team of cardiovascular sur-geons at Miami Children’s. “After all,we literally touch their hearts. Butbetween Parker’s eyes and smile andthe magnified risk of his surgery, hereally reached out to us.”

And Shelley can’t thank Dr. Burkeand Miami Children’s Hospitalenough. “They mean so much to me.They love Parker and treated him asif he were their own child,” she says.“Now, Miami Children’s is the onlyhospital I will take Parker to. I talk toparents of “heart kids” from all overthe world on the Internet, and I amalways recommending MiamiChildren’s. We’re so grateful foreverything they’ve done for Parkerand for us.”

Overcoming

theOddsPATIENT PROFILE:

ParkerStrong

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Parker Strong shares a laugh with Redmond P. Burke, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at MCH. Dr. Burke performed an innovative procedure that spared the youngster from undergoing a heart transplant.

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Ages & Stages in Your Child

You read that a babyshould sit up at 6months old. Your son is almost 7months and isn’teven making an

effort. Is something wrong? What should you do? At thispoint, should you be concerned?

As parents, we usually knowwhen something just isn’t rightwith our children. However, as a child grows, it’s sometimes difficult to tell if he or she isdeveloping on target.

6 weeks

• smiles

• coos

• incorporates basiclanguage withsocial abilities

3 to 5 months

• laughs and rollsover

• reaches and bringsobjects to mouth

• shows obvioushead control

• reacts to loudnoises

6 months

• sits up with help,starts to assumehands/kneesposition

• makes elementarysounds that elicitcaring behavior(ma-ma, da-da)

9 months

• pulls up to stand

• can experienceseparation anxiety

• plays interactivegames like pattycake

12 months

• says first words

• follows 1-partcommands

• recognizes motherand father

• beginnings ofwalking

18 months

• moves briskly

• climbs

• makes 2-wordsentences

• plays beside otherchildren, but notwith other children

• is sensitive toemotional state ofcaretakers

• manipulates othersto get what he orshe wants

Points of ProgressAt your last visit to the pediatri-

cian, you may have heard the phrase“developmental milestones” men-tioned. Pediatricians and psycholo-gists use this phrase to refer to signifi-cant events that mark typical devel-opment. If your baby misses a num-ber of these milestones, he or shecould have a delay in development.

Your pediatrician will consider thefollowing areas to gauge your child’sdevelopment:• mobility

• cognition

• psychosocial skills

• language

A Personal PaceAll children have strengths and

weaknesses, and it’s important toremember that each child’s growth isunique. If your child isn’t developingaccording to how a book or articlesuggests, it may mean that he or sheis simply developing at an individualpace. In addition, any red flags younotice should be seen in light of yourchild’s total development.

“Keep in mind that all aspects of achild’s development are interdepend-ent,” says Alicia Vidal-Zas, PsyD,Team Psychologist with the EarlyIntervention Program at MiamiChildren’s South Dade Center.“Many children achieve variousdevelopmental milestones earlier or later than the average, but stillwithin the guidelines.”

Begin at the beginning. As yourchild begins growing in the womb,it’s important to monitor his or herprogress even in these early stages.

“As part of my initial evaluation, Iask every parent if the pregnancy anddelivery went smoothly,” says AdaCanto, Rehabilitation Manager atMiami Children’s Hospital. “If every-thing was okay and the child wascarried to full-term, then many riskfactors for developmental delays canbe ruled out.”

Watch for warning signs. As a parent, you know your child betterthan anyone else, so knowing the

signs of a developmental delay canhelp you detect any problems early.

In your everyday routine, youshould watch your child for certaincues including:

• eye contact—babies make eye con-tact with those around them

• loud noises—if your baby doesn’treact to a loud noise, there couldbe a hearing problem

• symmetry—most babies will usetheir left and right sides at thesame time

“A 6-month-old who is demon-strating hand preference is certainly ared flag,” says Mark A. Epstein,MD, neurologist and MedicalDirector at Miami Children’s HospitalDan Marino Center, “because right-or left-handedness doesn’t developuntil well after a year.”

Early EvaluationJust as there is no typical

child, there are no typicaldevelopmental problems.Children are unique individ-uals who need to be evaluatedearly so their families can get the necessary treatmentand support.

Dr. Epstein suggests thatparents regularly visit andcommunicate with their child’spediatrician. The child’sprimary care physician shouldconduct assessments initially,and if necessary, the childcould be referred to a neurologist.

“We take a holisticapproach when we evaluatechildren. First, we look atwhat is medically wrong withthe child,” Dr. Epstein says,“and second, we decide howwe’re going to help the childdevelopmentally.”

Total TeamworkAnd while the neurologist

directs the child’s treatmentplan, there is a whole team of therapists, nurses and other staff involved with the child’s care.

Miami Children’s Hospital workswith the Early Intervention Programto evaluate and care for childrenfrom birth to 36 months who have,or who are at risk for, developmentaldelays. Your child’s team will includea primary service coordinator and atleast two of the following, dependingon his or her needs:• physical therapist

• occupational therapist

• speech/language therapist

• psychologist

• developmental specialist

• registered nurse

• family resource specialist

• audiologist

“The earlier the evaluation, thesooner a child can begin treatment,”says Dr. Epstein. “At MiamiChildren’s we want to help maximizea child’s potential with early inter-vention and treatment.”

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We’re Here When You Need Us

If you are concerned about your child’s developmentalprogress, please talk to your pediatrician. MCH services are available by physician referral at:

Miami Children’s Hospital3100 SW 62nd Ave. at Miami Children’s Hospital

(305) 666-6511 (ext. 7121)

Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center2900 South Commerce Parkway in Weston

(954) 385-6274

Miami Children’s South Dade Center17615 SW 97th Ave in Perrine

(786) 268-1777

Services are also available by self referral through the Early Intervention Program:

Miami Children’s South Dade Center17615 SW 97th Ave

(786) 268-2611

Mailman Center for ChildDevelopment1601 NW 12th Ave.

(305) 243-6631

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From beautiful beaches tobackyard pools, thousandsof Floridians flock to thewater every day. Butbeware—a cool pool on

a warm day could spell relief—ordisaster—for your children.

In 1998, nearly 400 Floridians,many of whom were children, werevictims of drowning. In fact, theNational Center for Injury Prevention

and Control reports that drowning isthe second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1–14 inthe United States.

So with water everywhere, how canyou keep your kids safe? Children’sGazette developed this guide to keep

your children water-safe this summer,no matter where they are.

Surfing the open seas. Before head-ing to the beach, familiarize yourselfwith the weather forecast and watchfor storms. Thunderstorms and strongwinds can be dangerous for swimmersand boaters, while lightning can provefatal. Leave the water immediately inthe event of a summer storm.

Swimming in your own backyard.“The majority of drownings and neardrownings that we treat in theEmergency Department at MiamiChildren’s Hospital occur in backyardpools,” says Brian Hannigan, RN,BSN, CPN, Community Educator inPreventive Medicine at MiamiChildren’s Hospital. “You can protectagainst drowning by putting layers ofprotection around your pool includinga pool cover, fencing at least five feethigh on all sides of the pool with aself-closing latch on the gate and aphone with emergency numbers nearthe pool.”

Whenever, wherever. “It’s importantto remember that a drowningcan happen anywherethere’s water, whether it’sin a bathtub, a backyardpool or the ocean,” saysPaul Taber, RN, Trauma

Program Manager atMiami Children’s Hospital.“The most important wayto keep your kids safe is tokeep your eyes onthem.”

A Safety SolutionTo help protect your children this

summer, Miami Children’s Hospitalhas teamed up with the Dade CountySAFE KIDS coalition to offer freewater watcher cards to the public.

These laminated cards are worn bythe “water watcher”—the adult incharge of supervising small swim-mers—to remind everyone that some-one’s eyes are on the children. Whenit’s time to rotate shifts, the card issimply handed off to another adult.This tactic prevents confusion aboutwho is responsible for the supervisionof the children.

To get your water watcher card, callthe Dade County SAFE KIDS coalitionat (305) 663-6800.

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Wisdom for a WaterWonderland

Messenger of

Love and Caring…Lillian Aronow

By Ann E. Lyons

In May 1990 Lillian Aronow walked into the offices of Miami Children’sHospital Foundation and said that wonderful phrase, “I want to help.”Since that day Lillian has helped many children at Miami Children’sHospital through the establishment of the Lillian Aronow EndowmentFund for Social Services.

The role of a social worker is to assist the family with social and emotionalproblems and to provide information regarding financial assistance, referrals tocommunity agencies and support groups, and a plan for the discharge of thepatient. Currently, Miami Children’s Hospital has 14 social workers interfacingwith families and the staff.

Through investments, the Aronow Endowment Fund produces income eachyear to support the special needs of our patients and their families. After a hospital social worker has exhausted known avenues of assistance, a request issubmitted to the Foundation for a variety of interim needs ranging from helpwith shelter, electricity, medicines, special equipment and transportation tofuneral needs. Being able to relieve these families of some financial pressuresduring stressful times is very gratifying to Lillian.

Helping others was a lesson that Lillian learned early in life from her familyand one she has passed on to her children. When her son turned 21, she felt itwas important to show him how her donation had helped, and will continue tohelp in perpetuity, children and their families.

Miami Children’s Hospital will always be grateful to the philanthropic gesture of Lillian Aronow in providing a well for families to draw from in timesof need. Thank you, Lillian, for being our “Messenger of Love and Caring.”

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To get involved with the MCH Foundation, please call (305) 666-2880.

Shea Garcia 6/12

Bianca DeSanctis 6/17

Jonathan Viana 7/25

Corey McDevitt 8/16

Shannon Pasley 8/16

Macy Knezcvich 8/26

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Brain tumors have becomethe most common cause of cancer deaths amongchildren in the UnitedStates.

Fortunately for children in Florida—one of the four states with the highestincidence of childhood brain cancer—Miami Children’s is home to a centerthat treats pediatric brain tumors fromthe entire state. Under the umbrella ofthe Brain Institute, Miami Children’s

Hospital provides high-quality, com-prehensive care for pediatric neurologi-cal disorders. Soon the hospital willhave Florida’s first comprehensivebrain tumor center.

Commitment to CareThe purpose of the Brain Institute is

to develop and implement leading-edge treatments and technologies forneurological disorders. The hospital’spediatric neurology program, which isone of the largest in the country, ispart of the Miami Children’s HospitalBrain Institute.

“We designed the Brain Institute asa collaboration of several different dis-ciplines within Miami Children’s,”says Glenn Morrison, MD, FACS,FAAP, Chief of Neurosurgery atMiami Children’s Hospital. “A teamapproach allows us to compile ideasand input from a variety of experienceand expertise. Through the BrainInstitute, we are creating specializedprograms that serve children with spe-cial needs.”

Superior StaffThe program is staffed by a team of

multidisciplinary clinical experts—many of whom have garnered nationaland international acclaim—that inte-grates research initiatives and clinicalpractices among the different facets ofneuroscience. While patient care is thetop priority at Miami Children’sHospital, our physicians are also com-mitted to research and education relat-ing to the conditions we treat.

A Firm FoundationThough the organization of the

Brain Institute is a relatively newdevelopment, the individual programsthat create it have been a part of theservices at Miami Children’s Hospitalfor years—even decades. And the suc-cess stories from these projects areamazing.

“Many years ago, we treated a 3-year-old little boy with a braintumor,” says Dr. Morrison. “He wasextremely ill but recovered very well.Recently, he graduated as a SilverKnight Scholar and valedictorian ofhis local high school. He also has afull scholarship to MassachusettsInstitute of Technology. It’s rewardingfor us to hear of patients who wereonce so sick but now are thriving. ”

Excellence AchievedThe Brain Institute builds on the

strength of Miami Children’s past toimprove care for the children of todayand tomorrow.

“There is no question that familiesare better served by an institute thanby individual programs,” says Dr.Morrison. “Our collective commit-ment to the absolute best care for chil-dren enables Miami Children’sHospital and the Brain Institute tolead in the fight against neurologicaldisorders.”

For more information about theBrain Institute at Miami Children’sHospital, call (305) 666-6511, extension 2381.

TreatingTroublingConditionsMiami Children’s Hospital offersclinical programs for the followingconditions through the Brain Institute:

• attention deficit disorder• autism• brain tumors• brachial plexus• epilepsy• headaches• neurogenetics/neurometabolics• neonatal• neuroprotection/rehabilitation• sleep disorders• spasticity• spina bifida

BetterTomorrow

The Brain Institute:

Building aBetterTomorrow

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Don’t Dry Up! Drink Water!Dehydration—it’s a lack of water in the body, and it can be very serious.

“Children are at special risk for dehydration,” says Susan Malca, MS,RD, LD, Head Dietitian at Miami Children’s Hospital. “They heat up fasterthan adults, and they don’t sweat as much, which is one way the body stayscool.”

Prevention is the key to protecting your children from dehydration, andthat means drinking enough. “Children need one and one-half cups of waterfor every 30 minutes they’re outside on hot days,” says Malca.

In addition, watch for the following symptoms:

• extreme fatigue • dizziness

• disorientation • nausea

• cold, pale, clammy skin

“If you suspect dehydration, take your child to a cooler environment andbegin replacing the lost fluids,” says Malca. “If the child doesn’t improve,call your doctor or go to the ER.”

Calling All

JuniorArtistsHey, kids! Miami Children’s Hospital knows it’s

still summer, but we need your help as we planahead for the holiday season. We’re conducting acontest with the winning entry to be showcased onthe cover of our 2002 holiday greeting card.

Create your own holiday drawing with coloredmarkers on 81⁄2"x11" white, unlined paper. Pleasedo not fold the entry when mailing.

Be creative and show us what the holidays meanto you. Every child who enters will have his or herwork displayed in the hospital in December. (Thehospital will not be able to return entries.) Entriesmust be postmarked by September 15, 2002, to beeligible for the contest.

Good luck!

Water is best, but getting yourkids to drink it can be tough. Ifyou’re concerned aboutdehydration, try making thissports drink—it will provide thesame benefits as store-boughtversions at a fraction of thecost.

1 cup cranberry or grape juice

1/2 cup lemonade

1 1/2 cups water

Mix, chill and enjoy!

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Please cut out this form and return it with your entry.

Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Age: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Street Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Apartment:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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P L E A S E M A I L T O :

Marketing DepartmentRe: Holiday Art ContestMiami Children’s Hospital3100 SW 62nd Ave.Miami, FL 33155

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Foundation Events RecapCrossmarkThe Miami employees ofCrossmark cleaned out theirclosets and garages and askedtheir families and friends to dothe same for a garage sale benefiting CMN. The sale raised $1,690. They are off to a greatstart toward their 2002 goal.

Ace HardwareMiami Children’s Hospital was chosen towin the 2001 Ace Hardware Foundationhospital bonus of $10,000! This incentiveprogram, which was launched in 1999,rewards hospitals and local Ace retailerswho work together in their CMN fundraisingefforts. Winning hospitals are judged basedon the amount of new dollars raised by Aceretailers in their market area. THANK YOUto our local Ace retailers for an outstandingjob in 2001 and to the Ace HardwareFoundation for recognizing their efforts.

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Phi MuPhi Mu hosted its annual “GrandSlam” softball tournament. Allproceeds benefited MCH.

Dining for KidsThe Bayview Grill at the BiscayneBay Marriott has revamped itsdinner menu and will be raisingfunds for CMN/MCH. For everyentrée ordered, a donation willbe made to CMN.

Dancing for “the Kids”The 5th Annual FIU Dance Marathonwas held April 6–7. Y-100 morning DJ,“Footy,” kicked off the event. Hundredsof participants danced their hearts outfor 25 hours. Their hard work paid off—they raised over $86,800 for MCH!Thank you to all the participants, spon-sors, volunteers, our “miracle” familiesand last, but definitely not least, our2002 Dance Marathon Committee foran outstanding job in planning the event.

Beautiful BabiesEverywhereThe 2002 Miami’s Most Photogenic BabyContest was held at Town & Country Center inKendall. The event raised over $2,200 forMCH. Thank you to Town & Country for hostingthe event and the American Performing ArtsNetwork for once again coordinating the event.

Tee It Up for CostcoThe North Miami Beach Costcoheld its 5th Annual Golf Tournamentat Williams Island Country Club.Many thanks to Lisa Katz Scheinertand Gael Yaunk for coordinating theevent.

Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club NewsThe numbers are in! It was a close race.Congratulations to the top three CMN fundraisingWal-Mart locations for 2001.

1ST PLACE

Store #1387 in Coral Springs, $10,856.81

2ND PLACE

Store #2727 in Florida City, $10,791.62

3RD PLACE

Store #1571 in Pompano Beach, $10,690.69

The top Sam’s Club location was Club #6341 inSunrise, raising $10,469.90. Congratulations!

Credit Unionsfor KidsThe Credit Unions for KidsCMN campaign is off to agreat start. Maria Moldes,CMN Director, attended amonthly meeting of theCredit Unions of SouthFlorida (CUSF). Thecommittee unanimouslyvoted to support CMN andMiami Children’s Hospital.

New CMN SponsorWe are proud to announce that General GrowthProperties (GGP), the second-largest owners ofmalls in the United States, is a new CMN spon-sor. Our local GGP malls are Westland Mall inHialeah, Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pinesand Broward Mall in Plantation.

Grand Opening Benefits MCHA BIG welcome to Starbucks Coffee in SouthMiami. Festivities at the grand opening, which benefited MCH, included free coffee, sweets andchances to win fabulous coffee products.

Heritage Society Committee Hosts a“Night under the Stars”The Heritage Society Committee of Miami Children’s HospitalFoundation and the law firm of Dunwody White & Landon co-hosted anenchanting evening under the stars aboard the yacht “Carrousel” onJanuary 10. Trust officers, investment counselors and estate-planningattorneys from all over the country attended the cocktail party cruiseon the Intracoastal. The event was a perfect opportunity to promoteMiami Children’s Hospital and the benefits of charitable giving throughestate planning.

Heritage committee: (l–r)Heritage Committee membersPeter Palin of Northern TrustBank; Marilyn Rangel ofSalomon Smith Barney;Ambassador David M. Walters;and Heritage CommitteeChairman, Neil Chrystal ofDunwody White & Landon

Maria Moldes, CMN director(r), presents plaque to LisaKatz Scheinert.

The total amount raised at this year’s Dance Marathonis unveiled.

New Marriott PropertyThe Residence Inn by Marriott in the Miamidowntown/Brickell area will open its doors inNovember. Many exciting CMN fundraisingevents are planned.

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Upcoming EventsSeptember 26Exclusive black-tie gala opening of the NeimanMarcus store at the Village of Merrick Park inCoral Gables. $150 per person. For more information, contact Ann Lyons at (305) 666-2889.

October 25Annual BP Golf Tournament at Jacaranda Golf Club. For more information, contact Maria Moldes at (305) 666-2889.

November 2Ambassador David M. Walters InternationalPediatric Hall of Fame Gala at the HotelInterContinental. Gala Chairwoman Jean Stark of the Foundation’s Community Councilrecently announced the theme of “HappilyEver After” for this spectacular annual event.For more information, contact Ann Lyons at(305) 666-2889.

“ChancesAre…”

By Scott Huffman, CIMA, First Vice PresidentInvestments, USB PaineWebber

“Chances are….” So goes one of mymother’s favorite songs. For her and millionsof other Johnny Mathis fans, the phrasebrings thoughts of love. For me it representsthe key to charitable giving.

Chances are most people arephilanthropically inclined and embrace theidea of helping those in need. Chances aremany people who would like to give, currentlydon’t. Chances are the folks that don’t givefear that they might not meet the futureneeds of themselves and their loved ones.Chances are more people would give andgiving people would give more if only they feltcomfortable with the numbers.

There are several Web sites with innovativeand easy-to-use tools designed to do justthat. If you’ve thought about charitable

giving, but you are uncomfortable about thenumbers, the costs or the options available,try one or two of the sites listed below. WhileI suggest consulting a professional prior toeffecting any sizable donations, chances are,one of these sites could be the key toputting many potential philanthropists atease with the idea of making a donation thatcould give a child a chance.

www.newtithing.org. Enables entry of grossincome and net worth to determine what onecan give and still grow assets.

www.evertrust.org. Details a standardizedplan to create an endowment withoutadministrative costs.

www.givingnewengland.org. Providesdonors with materials enabling charitablegiving.

www.minnesotagiving.org. Providesinformation on various charitable givingformats.

www.pgtoday.com. Newsletter devoted tofamiliarizing donors with charitable giving andestate planning matters.

April 27The Hugs & Kisses 3rd annual Children’sFashion Show, held at the JW Marriott indowntown/Brickell, was once again a greatsuccess. The show’s theme, “A Walk on theBeach,” featured 120 children and evensome moms and dads modeling clothes fromOilily, Boy Meets Girl, Cry Baby, Jacadi andBognar & Piccolini. The fashion show raised$55,000 for the Preventive Medicine Divisionand the future creation of the Sebastian MasCenter. Thank you to all who supported thisspectacular and charming event.

March 7Hugs & Kisses and Neiman Marcus BalHarbour co-hosted a Cuban cocktail fundraiser,complete with mojitos and Cuban music.The male models wore Guayaberas and leinecklaces and passed around the lateststyles of Blahnik shoes on bamboo servingtrays. The female models wore bikinis andsarongs and posed in vignettes modelingthe latest shoe designs. Shoe designerManolo Blahnik came and autographed his unique shoes that were purchased at the event.

Hugs & Kisses Events Re-Cap

Children’s Fashion Show Committee: (l–r) Marysol Patton, Laurie Davis, Elisa Ross,Priya Panjabi, Jeannie Vidauretta, NancyBernstein, Maritere Secada, Rene Braswell,Lauren Martincak, Lana Bernstein, Tammy Green,Zurami Martinez-Noda, Donna Scharer, Vivian Mas

(left to right)Corina Biton,Public RelationsManager ofNeimans BalHarbour; MarysolPatton, Directorof Hugs & Kisses;Manolo Blahnik;Alison Sokol,Public RelationsCoordinator atNeimans; andStore ManagerBoris Milgram.

BelkysNerey,LynnMartinezwith herson andBarbaraBecker.

NicholasRaulCasaresandmotherIngrid

Samy Jack andDanny Jo Martincak

Children’sFashion Show

Chris Bielski (l) andJohn Mulrey (r) fromMarriott Propertiespresent a check toMaria Moldes, CMNDirector.

Golfing for KidsThe 3rd Annual South FloridaMarriott Business CouncilInvitational Golf Tournamentwas once again held atJacaranda Golf Club. Thisyear’s tournament raisedover $20,000 for MCH.Thank you, Marriott, for yourcontinued support of CMNand Miami Children’s.

3100 Southwest 62nd AvenueMiami, FL 33155

Nonprofit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDMiami, FL

Permit No.5774

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skunk.They all walkedinto a restaurant.Theyate their dinner, butthe deer didn’t have abuck, and the skunkdidn’t even have ascent—so they put iton the duck’s bill.

❑ CARE

❑ DOCTOR

❑ ER

❑ HEALS

❑ HOSPITAL

❑ HURT

❑ KIDS

❑ MIAMI

❑ NURSE

❑ RADIOLOLLIPOP

❑ SMILE

List of words:

I spy with my little eye . . .

AQRiddle Me This . . .

Q: How do you catch a squirrel?

A: Climb up a tree and act like a nut.