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Summer 2010
Meet Jasmine
 Jasmine Holliday tells anyone who listens that she’s going to be a star. Those who know Jasmine best call her by her nickname—Jazz. With a determination far beyond her years, 11-year-old Jazz has spent her life overcoming obstacles. Born with a rare condition called bilateral tibial hemimelia, Jazz’s legs were severely deformed at birth. At 6 weeks old, doctors at Children’s amputated Jazz’s legs. When she was just 1 year old, she was fitted with her first pair of prosthetic legs. Since then, Jazz has undergone eight surgeries and continues physical therapy after each new fitting. Her mom, Tessa Anderson, said Jazz has an upbeat, energetic spirit. When her fellow students participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart because she could not jump, Jazz walked 40 laps to raise money for the American Heart Association.
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Corporate Connections
keeps you updated about what's happening at Children's and shows how the generous support from our corporate community makes a difference in the lives of children.
Wellness Tip
Blue skies and warm weather
mean it is time to take to the
great outdoors. But before you head for the beach or the
mountains, read about ways
to make your days in the sun
safe as well as fun. Visit
www.myfamilyhealthspot.org/
summersafety for tips about:
– Preventing dehydration
– Bicycle safety
– Heat illness
– Insect stings and bites
– Water safety
– Sun safety
– Camping safety
Did You Know?
Children’s had 599,420
patient visits last year,
which is more than the
population of the city of Atlanta.
Share with a Friend
Do you have friends and family members who are interested in giving back to the community and making a difference in a child's life? Giving to Children's is more important than ever. Forward this newsletter to a friend and spread the word about Children's.
Mission
The Children's mission is to enhance the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education.
As a not-for-profit organization, Children's uses cost-effective communication such as this e-mail so we can direct the greatest portion of gifts to serving patients and their families.
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Give through your workplace.
We are so grateful for the metro Atlanta employees who support us each year. Workplace campaigns are an easy way to learn more about the organization that cares for your colleagues’ children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Contact Katherine Knittel or call 404-785-6923 for more information.
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Miracle Jeans Day
Employees who participate in Miracle Jeans Day by making a $5 donation will receive a button to show their support for Children’s Miracle Network. Visit www.miraclejeansday.com for more information or to register.
Get involved through volunteer opportunities, including:
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Parent’s Night Out—having a child in the hospital can be a stressful time. Corporate groups of six to eight volunteers help relieve this stress by providing a white table-clothed, catered dinner for parents, grandparents and guardians to talk, relax and enjoy one another.
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Corporate Perks—giving parents a break, a coffee break. Visit the hospitals during a weekday morning and hand out coffee, juice and a snack. Visit www.choa.org/campchildrens to learn more.
Get in the game with Donate A.
The Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s now works with Donate A, a not-for-profit organization. Season ticket holders of various Atlanta professional and collegiate teams can donate tickets that would otherwise be unused.
Visit www.donatea.com for more information.
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