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Sharing Special Thanks With VeloSano Bike to Cure 2023 Riders, Virtual Fundraisers and Teams

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Monday, September 18, 2023

CLEVELAND, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Those who rode in the recent VeloSano Bike to Cure event are making a significant impact in the fight to end cancer, thanks to the thousands who joined to donate and support registered riders, virtual fundraisers and teams. This year, event participants have a new way to share gratitude with their supporters by sending VeloSano "thank you" ecards that are a collaboration between American Greetings and Cleveland Clinic.

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Those who rode in the recent VeloSano Bike to Cure event are making a significant impact in the fight to end cancer, thanks to the thousands who joined to donate and support registered riders, virtual fundraisers and teams.
  • This year, event participants have a new way to share gratitude with their supporters by sending VeloSano "thank you" ecards that are a collaboration between American Greetings and Cleveland Clinic.
  • Post-event, riders and virtual fundraisers from this year's VeloSano Bike to Cure event received a new tool to help them express their gratitude to all who donated or supported them in their fundraising efforts.
  • So far this year, the VeloSano Bike to Cure Cleveland event has raised over $4.6 million, and fundraising continues until October 15.

Starlight Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in Bringing Happiness to Hospitalized Kids and Their Families

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Friday, August 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation, the nonprofit with a mission to deliver happiness to hospitalized kids and their families facing serious illness or injury, is proud to announce the 2023 Starlight Awards honorees. With a vision that every hospitalized child experiences the happiness of Starlight programs, including Starlight Gaming, Virtual Reality, modernized Hospital Gowns and Toy Deliveries, the nonprofit recognizes its partners, donors, and supporters that go the distance in carrying out its mission and vision.

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  • Adam Garone, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation, said, "Hospitalization can be scary and stressful experience for kids, often isolated from friends and families.
  • The Starlight Awards are a testament to the unwavering commitment of these exceptional individuals and organizations in bringing comfort and joy to children and families facing challenging circumstances.
  • Recognized as the country's broadest-reaching charity focused on sick kids, Starlight is integral to the total care of hospitalized kids.
  • According to Garone, Starlight plans to present honorees, who are available for in-person presentations, their awards in the upcoming months.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS EXPANDS RADIOLOGY SERVICES THROUGH INNOVATIVE NEW AFFILIATION WITH CLEVELAND CLINIC IMAGING INSTITUTE

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital New Orleans and Cleveland Clinic are pleased to announce a new affiliation to expand access to board-certified pediatric radiology experts for children and families of New Orleans and Louisiana. Through the partnership, a team of 16 Cleveland Clinic pediatric and neuro-radiologists will supplement the existing Children's Hospital New Orleans pediatric radiology team. The Cleveland Clinic team will work in collaboration with Children's New Orleans-based board-certified pediatric radiologists so that all Children's Hospital New Orleans locations have 24/7 access to pediatric fellowship-trained radiologists.

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  • Through the partnership, a team of 16 Cleveland Clinic pediatric and neuro-radiologists will supplement the existing Children's Hospital New Orleans pediatric radiology team.
  • "Our team is committed to ensuring that patients receiving care at Children's Hospital New Orleans receive the highest quality imaging available," said Michael Aquino, M.D., medical director of Overnight Pediatric Radiology at Cleveland Clinic.
  • The all-new Imaging Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans opened in April 2020 as part of the hospital's $300 million campus expansion.
  • Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.