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ADVISORY for Nov. 1st, 2003
WHAT:
Sonia Manzano, Maria character and Emmy winning writer from the popular Sesame Street and George H. McCracken, Jr., M.D. expert in children’s infectious diseases, will be inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame at Miami Children’s Hospital.
Florence M. Groover Frank will be presented with the Humanitarian Award “Gift of Joy.”
WHO:
Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation/Community Council
WHEN:
November 1, 2003
WHERE:
Intercontinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza Miami FL 33131
TIME:
Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner promptly begins at 8:00 p.m.
WHY:
The Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds and awareness for Miami Children’s Hospital, its programs and projects. Working together, the foundation and the hospital are committed to ensuring that no child will ever have to leave this region to receive state-of-the-art pediatric care. Each inductee into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame at Miami Children’s Hospital must meet strict qualifications. The person’s contribution to helping children must have an international or national impact and it must be stellar in nature.
RSVP:
For reservations, more information, or donations please call 305-666-2889
DETAILS:
— A Cadillac SRX will be raffled that evening. Tickets are $100.00 each.
— Auction items available for bidding on line at http://www.mchfoundation.cmarket.com
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
— Sonia Manzano, is available for phone interviews prior to the gala to discuss:
— Her contribution to helping children over the years
— What it means to be inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame at Miami Children’s Hospital.
— Sonia is also available for television interviews the afternoon of Saturday Nov. 1 prior to the gala.
— Photo opportunities with Sonia Manzano, George H. McCracken and Florence M. Groover Frank will be made available at the gala.
— Photo available upon request
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CONTACT:
Nubielena Medina, 305-470-4680
or
Karina Diehl Duart, 305-969-7318
