President Obama Meets Miracles In The White House

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. . . precious!

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises vital funds for 170 nonprofit hospitals, visited the White House yesterday with 51 very special ambassadors: young "Champions" who are representing the millions of children treated each year at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country.

President Barack Obama met with a child from every state who has bravely battled and triumphed despite a severe illness or injury, and who has benefited from local donations to their Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

"The goal of the Champions program is to bring awareness and attention to the crucial work of our nonprofit children's hospitals," said John Lauck, president and CEO, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "Children are our future leaders, and these kids are here today because of the member children's hospitals in their community. We are honored to share their stories with the President and hope he has been inspired by their courage."

About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 top and nonprofit children's hospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use the money where it's needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, helping local kids. Since 1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of the mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.


read: http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/09/20/4279414/president-obama-meets-childrens.html

to see photos of the 2012 Champions D.C. trip, visit: www.CMNHospitals.org/photos

[Not Me]

1. precious...and,

AUTHENTIC.

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2. What a beautiful sight!

They really love him - and it was so good to see Bo there, too!

[Ninga]

3. I was OK until the last minute hugger - then misty eyed...

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. Ditto! That was so touching.