Advertiser and area sister publications partner with Children’s Miracle Network as media sponsors
November 15, 2023
Story by Chris Carlson, [email protected]
Branson Tri-Lakes News and its area sister publications, Stone County Republican/Crane Chronicle, Stone County Shopper, Branson This Week and Barry County Advertiser are partnering with the Children’s Miracle Network as media sponsors to provide support for the organization’s upcoming Miracle Week Telethon.
The publications will feature half page advertisements for the event in each edition through Wednesday, Nov. 29.
The telethon benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children from birth through the age of 18. The telethon will take place from Monday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 3. It will air on KY3, KSPR and Ozarks CW during various newscasts throughout the week.
Viewers will have an opportunity to learn about the families impacted by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and will have the option to support the organization by calling in pledges to a 24 hour phone bank through the week.
The organization provides a variety of services and programs which address the medical needs of children within a 32 county area of Southwest Missouri and North Central Arkansas. Some of the services include assistance with medical bills, travel and lodging for appointments, medical equipment, and a mobile health clinic which visits rural schools. CMNH also funds the purchase of pediatric equipment and supplies for various departments within the CoxHealth system, and safety education programs through the Trauma Services Department.
Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Julie Conway said the telethon is key to spreading awareness of the importance of helping children and families in the Ozarks, so the children can achieve their greatest potential.
“I have met so many families in my work here and each has a unique story which touches your heart and makes you realize how important organizations like CMN are to people in the Ozarks,” Conway said.
Conway has served as the Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for five years and has watched the Miracle Week Telethon annually since its inception in 1986.
“You never know when you will be the person needing help and how important it is to have resources like CMN in the community,” Conway said. “We are a safety net to help people who fall through the cracks.”
Regional Publisher Mandy Farrow said it is an honor for the publications to partner with Children’s Miracle Network, expressing the importance of spreading awareness for the organization.
“We’re excited to be a part of an effort to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network,” Farrow said. “So many families in our area have benefited from their efforts and we want to help by supporting the telethon. We hope our community will see the benefits of the telethon and support it.”
In 2022, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals distributed needed funds to thousands of children and their families through multiple grants and services including the following.
Special Needs Fund (2,477 Children)- Funding for family assistance needs such as wheelchairs, leg braces, prescription medications, travel expenses, etc.
Family Care Grants (42 Children)- Funding for CoxHealth hospital bills including, but not limited to, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Community Grants (199,754 Children)- Funding for various areas including, but not limited to, outreach programs that promote child safety and health.
CoxHealth Program Grants (32,279 Children)- Funding for the CARE Mobile, Child Life, etc.
Discretionary Funds (673 Children)- Funding for miscellaneous needs that impact the health and welfare of children.
CoxHealth Grant Funding (60,246 Children)- Distribution and Departmental grants primarily for CoxHealth departments serving pediatrics.
Conway said the statistics are estimates of the number of children served during the 2022 calendar year, and there are a significant amount of roll over numbers of children not counted, for equipment purchased in previous years which are still used on a daily basis.
For more information about the Children’s Miracle Network and its work in the Ozarks, visit www.coxhealthcmn.com.
The publications will feature half page advertisements for the event in each edition through Wednesday, Nov. 29.
The telethon benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children from birth through the age of 18. The telethon will take place from Monday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 3. It will air on KY3, KSPR and Ozarks CW during various newscasts throughout the week.
Viewers will have an opportunity to learn about the families impacted by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and will have the option to support the organization by calling in pledges to a 24 hour phone bank through the week.
The organization provides a variety of services and programs which address the medical needs of children within a 32 county area of Southwest Missouri and North Central Arkansas. Some of the services include assistance with medical bills, travel and lodging for appointments, medical equipment, and a mobile health clinic which visits rural schools. CMNH also funds the purchase of pediatric equipment and supplies for various departments within the CoxHealth system, and safety education programs through the Trauma Services Department.
Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Julie Conway said the telethon is key to spreading awareness of the importance of helping children and families in the Ozarks, so the children can achieve their greatest potential.
“I have met so many families in my work here and each has a unique story which touches your heart and makes you realize how important organizations like CMN are to people in the Ozarks,” Conway said.
Conway has served as the Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for five years and has watched the Miracle Week Telethon annually since its inception in 1986.
“You never know when you will be the person needing help and how important it is to have resources like CMN in the community,” Conway said. “We are a safety net to help people who fall through the cracks.”
Regional Publisher Mandy Farrow said it is an honor for the publications to partner with Children’s Miracle Network, expressing the importance of spreading awareness for the organization.
“We’re excited to be a part of an effort to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network,” Farrow said. “So many families in our area have benefited from their efforts and we want to help by supporting the telethon. We hope our community will see the benefits of the telethon and support it.”
In 2022, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals distributed needed funds to thousands of children and their families through multiple grants and services including the following.
Special Needs Fund (2,477 Children)- Funding for family assistance needs such as wheelchairs, leg braces, prescription medications, travel expenses, etc.
Family Care Grants (42 Children)- Funding for CoxHealth hospital bills including, but not limited to, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Community Grants (199,754 Children)- Funding for various areas including, but not limited to, outreach programs that promote child safety and health.
CoxHealth Program Grants (32,279 Children)- Funding for the CARE Mobile, Child Life, etc.
Discretionary Funds (673 Children)- Funding for miscellaneous needs that impact the health and welfare of children.
CoxHealth Grant Funding (60,246 Children)- Distribution and Departmental grants primarily for CoxHealth departments serving pediatrics.
Conway said the statistics are estimates of the number of children served during the 2022 calendar year, and there are a significant amount of roll over numbers of children not counted, for equipment purchased in previous years which are still used on a daily basis.
For more information about the Children’s Miracle Network and its work in the Ozarks, visit www.coxhealthcmn.com.
