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Listen: Michele O'Hara, Manager of Therapeutic Recreation & Child Life.
On Saturday, June 15, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California will roll out the red carpet as it welcomes patients and their guests to its 3rd annual hospital prom. Billed asDeep Sea Dreams,the event takes place from 6 - 9 p.m.,in the hospital auditorium.Proud parents, friends and hospital staff will line the red carpet as the patients arrive for the prom -- a traditional rite of passage for teens.
These patients, ages 16-19, many of whom were unable to attend their own high school proms due to hospitalization or physical challenges, will now enjoy the full prom experience. Some will dance with wheelchairs, some with walkers, and others with braces or artificial limbs especially designed for them at Shriners Hospital.
The prom is supported by services and donations of local businesses, including a local disc jockey who will orchestrate the dance.
LOCATION
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California
2425 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Located at 2425 Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California is a regional pediatric medical center providing care to children with orthopaedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns, cleft lip, scars from any cause, gastro-intestinal diseases, ano-rectal disorders, chest wall malformations and other complex surgical needs. Admission is based on age and diagnosis. Care is provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. For further information call (916) 453-2000 or go online towww.shrinerschildrens.org
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