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WASHINGTON
COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
IS BUILDING ITS 10th HOUSE ON SIMON STREET, BRENHAM,
TX. VOLUNTEERS ARE VERY WELCOME EVERY
SATURDAY, 8AM-4PM TO HELP IN THE BUILD. NO
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. F
R E E MEALS
AND COFFEE AND SOFT DRINKS. www.WCHH.org
The
City of Bryan Parks and Recreation Departmentt
is registering 3-5 years old for the Start Smart
Basketball program which meets each Tues at
6:15p from Jan 24-Feb 28, teaches basic motor skills
needed to play organized basketball while they work
one on one and spend quality time with their
parents. Cost for Bryan residents is $35 ($45 for
non-residents). For more information Call
979-209-5528 or visit http://www.BryanParksandRecreation.com
JANUARY
JANUARY
thru early MAY...POWERED FOR LIFE
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (Designed
for Brenham High
School Seniors and Juniors, to help them to
identify their specific vocational purpose, the path
to success in whatever career they decide to pursue
and the training to enable them to continue to
advance) - STUDENTS WILL MEET EACH WEDNESDAY AND
WILL LEARN THROUGH HIGH IMPACT DVD's WORKING WITH
EACH OTHER ON GROUP ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTING WITH
LOCAL BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
TEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR SPECIFIC VOCATIONAL AND
TECHNICAL TRAINING AT BLINN WILL BE AWARDED AT THE
COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. INFO #: 979
337.9469 (Michael Haywood, Executive Director
Mission Brenham)
Thursday,
JANUARY
19...AN EVENING IN THE GARDEN WITH HEIDI
SHEESLEY OUTSTANDING PLANTS FOR TEXAS GARDENS
- 7:00-9:00PM (Social Hour 6:00-6:45pm) @ ST.
STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL, 9175 FM 1371, CHAPPELL
HILL ----- TICKETS: $10 advance
sales, $12 at the door ----- FOR TICKETS CALL 979
836.2554 OR DROP BY THE BLUEBONNET HOUSE
BURTON
AMERICAN LEGION MONTHLY DRIVE
THRU
MEAL
– SERVING
5-6:30PM
@
BURTON
COMMUNITY CENTER.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BURTON
AREA
BUSINESSES, DAN’S MEAT MARKET, BRENHAM OR CALL
289.4109 or 289.2167 (plates will be delivered to
Dan’s at
5pm
for tickets sold at Dan’s)
FRIENDS
OF BLUEBONNET OPRY –
@ SILVER WINGS BALLROOM BRENHAM
FEATURING RICKY WEISS (Brenham, TX),
RAY
GOODWIN
(Victoria, TX), KEITH HICKLE (New Braunfels, TX)
PLUS
THE
BLUEBONNET OPRY HOUSE BAND. DOORS
OPEN:
5:30PM
. FOOD
SERVED
FROM:
6:00PM
. SHOW
STARTS:
7:30PM. TICKETS: $5/ea. DOOR
PRIZES. NFO # 979 836.4347 -www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.org
- FUNDS DONATED TO HOSPICE
Friday,
JANUARY
20...2nd ANNUAL TEAM HUDSON FUNDRAISER
supporting UNITED MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE
FOUNDATION - 6PM-12 MIDNIGHT @ FIREMEN'S
TRAINING CENTER, BRENHAM,
TX *DINNER * LIVE AUCTION * SILENT AUCTION * FACE
PAINTING * BALLOON ART * TOY & CAKE WALK * DANCE
* MUSIC BY WESLEY WESTBROOK ANTHONY MORENO, BUBBA
MORGAN & ROBBIE WOOTEN FEATURING BEAU HINZE AND
THE BACKPORCH SHUFFLERS. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD, 1400 S. Austin Street,
Brenham.TICKETS: $10/adult, 13 yrs. & up
-$5/youth, 6-12 years -5 & under - F
R E E
BRENHAM
SONS OF HERMANN LODGE #6 STEAK & SAUSAGE SUPPER
- SERVING, 7-8PM, FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 836.7240,
836.2150 OR THE LODGE HALL AT 836.2053 BY 3 O'CLOCK
THE DAY OF THE SUPPER. ENTERTAINMENT WILL
BEGIN AT 5:30PM BY DANIEL & THE COUNTRY BOYS
(DEADLINE
TO SIGN UP) MASTER GARDENER TRAINING PROGRAM
- PARTICIPANTS
NEED ONLY COME BY THE EXTENSION OFFICE TO REGISTER,
PAY A FEE OF $175/participant, which will cover the
cost of materials, and defray speaker expenses.
Classes held on Tuesday mornings beginning Jan.
24th. Upon completion of their training,
Master Gardeners will be required to give at least
50 hours of volunteer service time in their local
community in order to receive the title of
"Master Gardener." AN OPEN HOUSE
WILL BE HELD AT THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE
IN BELLVILLE,
JAN. 19, 10AM-12NOON. INFO #; 979
865.2072 http://bluebonnetmastergardener.org
Monday,
JANUARY
21...THE
NAVASOTA GRIMES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PRESENTS THE 96TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET AT
THE GRIMES COUNTY EXPO CENTER
WITH
HOSPITALITY HOUR STARTING AT 6P. DINNER AND PROGRAM
AT 7P. ENTERTAINMENT BY THE BLUES ALLEY CATS.
TICKETS AFTER JANUARY 6TH ARE $45. CALL THE CHAMBER
936-825-6600 FOR MORE INFO AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Sunday,
JAN. 22...CARMINE
LIONS CLUB FRIED CHICKEN MEAL FUNDRAISER - SERVING
11AM-1:00PM, DRIVE-THRU (TAKE-OUT ONLY) PICK UP @
CARMINE LIONS CLUB BLDG. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY
AVAILABLE AT CARMINE STATE BANK OR CALL 979 278.3244
OR 979 966.7138/COST $8.00/plate
Tuesday,
JAN. 23...BRENHAM
HIGH SCHOOL ANCHOR CLUB MEETING
- 5:15PM @ BHS CAFETERIA
Tuesday
JAN. 24...INSTRUCTOR,
CRAIG KRUASE, will show how your results can be
improved by TRAINING YOUR MEMORY
- 11:30am @ GIDDINGS
PUBLIC LIBRARY, 276 North Orange
Wednesday,
JAN.
25...WASHINGTON
CO. LADIES LIONS CLUB PRESENTS THE HARLEM
AMBASSADORS vs. LIONS ALL-STARS -
7PM @ BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL * ADVANCE TICKETS;
$7/student - @ the door $9/student * $9/adult
- @ the door $11/adult * TICKETS AVAILABLE AT PARTS
AND MORE, 1707 S. Day, Brenham OR CALL 979 251.2536
OR 979 525.9645
Thursday,
JAN.
26...LIFETIME
LEARNING LUNCHEON - 11:30AM @ JANIS SNEED
BANQUET ROOM, BLINN COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER, BRENHAM.
RESERVATION ($22/person) MADE BY MAILING CHECK TO
Lifetime Learning Brenham, P O Box 513, Brenham, TX
77834 or REGISTER ONLINE www.lifetimelearningbrenham.org
DEADLINE
TO REGISTER IS JAN. 19.
Diana Untermeyer, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Qater,
Chase Untermeyer, will present a program based on
her new book, "Qater: Sand, Sea and
Sky." Books may be purchased at the luncheon
and the author will be available for signing.
INFO #: 979 337.4928
Friday
and Saturday, JANUARY
27, 28...WASHINGTON
COUNTY GO-TEXAN FUNDRAISER - @ LaBAHIA
HALL, Hwy. 237, Burton, TX * BBQ COOK-OFF (Friday
& Saturday) * F R E E DANCE with MUSIC BY
SAM AND ALLISON (Friday beginning at 8:30pm) * LIVE
AUCTION (Saturday) * SILENT AUCTION * DANCE with
MUSIC BY TODD FRITSCH (Saturday, beginning at
8:30pm, $10admission) * MOTORCYCLE RIDE (Saturday
am) * TRAIL RIDE (Saturday am) -- ALL PROCEEDS
SUPPORT YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS IN BRENHAM, BURTON AND
ALL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY -- INFO #: 979
251.8290 (please leave a message)
Tuesday,
JANUARY
31...CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FOUNDATION ANNUAL BANQUET - @ BRENHAM
FIREMAN'S TRAINING CENTER. TICKETS ONLY SOLD
IN ADVANCE. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE EARLY
JANUARY 2012. The annual banquet recognizing
the contributions of volunteers to the Boards of
Directors for the Washington County Chamber of
Commerce and the Brenham Economic Development
Foundation, and the Blue Blazers
FEBRUARY
Saturday, FEBRUARY 11...
St.
Paul's Christian Day School's Country Gala will
be at Welcome Hall...Catered meal by Design II,
(beverages included), entertainment by the Wesley
Westbrook , live and silent auctions and more. Corporate
sponsorships available. $50/ticket, or $450 for a
table of 10. For more information call the school at
979-836-1145
Tuesday,
FEBRUARY
21...THE
GAY HILL – MOUND HILL – CEDAR HILL VOLUNTEER
FIRE
DEPARTMENT &
LADIES AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING –
7:30PM
@
THE
FIRE
STATION
MARCH
Thursday,
MARCH
8...
NEW
BEGINNINGS LIFE MINISTRIES 10th ANNIVERSARY &
CELEBRATION OF LIFE BANQUET
- 6:00PM, AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION &
LAUGHTER with guest MIKE WILLIAMS Comedian and
Performer with a Life Changing Message www.BrenhamPregnancySupport.com
MAY
MAY
4...BRENHAM
MAIFEST 122nd JUNIOR
MAIFEST CORONATION
- 7:00PM
MAY
5...BRENHAM
MAIFEST 122nd SENIOR MAIFEST CORONATION
- 7:00PM
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MULTI-COUNTY
NEW LANDOWNER EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS/SEMINARS/FIELD
DAYS DESIGNED TO MAKE NEW LANDOWNERS IN
AUSTIN COLORADO, FAYETTE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES
AWARE OF WHAT TYPES OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES ARE
BEST FOR THEIR PROPERTY WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD
FRIDAY OF THE MONTHS OF JANUARY,
FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY, SEPTEMBER,
OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER. EA. MONTHS MEETING WILL
BE HELD AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS IN EA. COUNTY.
MEETINGS BEGIN: 1:30PM. FOR MORE INFO ON
THE PROGRAM, CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE
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WCHLA,
THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER WILL PICK
UP BURTON AREA SENIORS
FOR SHOPPING, BEAUTY SHOP & DOCTOR’S
APPOINTMENT’S, ETC., FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AT THE
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER.
THE VAN WILL PICK UP SENIORS AT ST.
JOHN’S CHURCH IN BURTON
AT
9:30AM
AND RETURN TO THE CHURCH BY
3PM
EVERY MONDAY, CALL
JILL, 836.6552, TO RESERVE A SEAT ON THE TRANSPORT
VAN
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THE
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER'S
RESALE SHOP, FOREVER YOUNG - HOURS:
10AM-4PM - MONDAY thru FRIDAY, BEGINNING JANUARY
18TH. FOREVER YOUNG CARRIES CLOTHING FOR ALL
AGES, HOUSEWARES, JEWELRY, LINENS, BOOKS, SMALL
FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS & DECO ITEMS. THE
SHOP IS LOCATED OFF TOM GREEN. INFO # 979 836.1430
OR THE CENTER 979 836.6552
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HOSTS
- HELP ONE STUDENT TO SUCCEED
- is a reading intervention program for
students at
Alton Elementary (277-6638), Brenham Elementary
(277.3885), and Krause Elementary Schools
(277.3866). As a HOSTS mentor, you will work
one-on-one with a child who needs your help in
becoming a better reader.
Session times are Monday thru Thursday:
9:00-9:30 --- 9:45-10:15 --- 10:30-11am
12:00-12:30 --- 12:45-1:15 --- 1:30-2:00pm
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FRIENDS
OF BLUEBONNET OPRY
- MUSIC, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT EVERY 3rd THURSDAY
OF THE MONTH - FOOD SERVED: 6PM - SHOW STARTS:
7:30PM - $5 ADMISSION DONATED TO HOSPICE - @ SILVER
WINGS BALLROOM, 4100 Hwy. 105, BRENHAM 979 836.4347
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THE
HOSPICE BOUTIQUE IS
LOOKING FOR GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS OR EVEN
INDIVIDUALS THAT MIGHT BE WILLING TO ORGANIZE A
CLOTHING DRIVE TO HELP BRING IN ITEMS FOR RESALE.
THE BOUTIQUE ACCEPTS GENTLY-WORN LADIES CLOTHING,
SHOES, PURSES, HATS, ETC. SALES AT THE
BOUTIQUE BENEFIT THE PATIENTS SERVED BY HOSPICE
BRAZOS VALLEY IN AUSTIN, WASHINGTON, BURLESON,
BRAZOS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. CALL 979
277.9525 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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WASHINGTON
COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS LOOKING
FOR POTENTIAL FAMILY PARTNERS INTERESTED IN AN
AFFORDABLE HABITAT HOUSE. FOR FAMILY PARTNER
SELECTION AND APPLICATION FORMS GO TO www.wchh.org
or contact Marjorie Baker, 979 421.9585 baker0151@sbcglobal.net
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BRENHAM
HERITAGE
MUSEUM
IS IN NEED OF PHOTOS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE
MUSEUM WHEN IT WAS A POST OFFICE ALSO OLD PHOTO OF
THE OLD BUS STATION IN ITS
ORIGINAL
STATE
.
INFO
#: 979
830.8445
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WASHINGTON
COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
IS BUILDING ITS 10th HOUSE ON SIMON STREET, BRENHAM,
TX. VOLUNTEERS ARE VERY WELCOME EVERY
SATURDAY, 8AM-4PM TO HELP IN THE BUILD. NO
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. F
R E E MEALS AND
COFFEE AND SOFT DRINKS. www.WCHH.org
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THE VETERANS
OF FOREIGN WARS POST 7104
AND
LADIES
AUXILIARY
ARE
AGAIN SPONSORING THE VOICE
OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
FOR
ALL
STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 WHO
ARE
ENROLLED IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL OR HOME
SCHOOLED. THE
STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO COMPETE FOR MORE THAN 2.3
MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCENTIVES. COMPETE
BY WRITING & RECORDING A BROADCAST SCRIPT ON AN
ANNUAL PATRIOTIC THEME.
THIS YEAR'S THEME: "IS THERE PRIDE IN
SERVING IN OUR MILITARY" the essay needs to be
3-5 minutes in length. On a CD or cassette.
CALL LAVERNA JACOB FOR MORE DETAILS 836.2098
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NANCY
CAROL ROBERTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 100
Martin Luther King Jr., Pkwy., Brenham, HOLDS TWO
WEEKLY STORY TIMES FOR CHILDREN. THE
AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME FOR ELEMENTARY AGE KIDS IS
EVERY TUESDAY AT 4PM. THE PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
IS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:30AM
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BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
GRADUATION IS HELD THE
NIGHT OF GRADUATION. PROJECT GRADUATION IS A
S A F E, AWESOME, FUN FILLED, ALL NIGHT, DRUG AND
ALCOHOL FREE CELEBRATION SPONSORED BY THE SENIOR
PARENTS TO HONOR THEIR CHILDREN. ALL PARENTS
OF SENIORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND - LOTS OF
HELP IS NEEDED. INFO # 979 277.3800 ext. 1050
(Loretta Kapchinski)
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Job
Corps is the Federal Government's free residential
job training program for ages 16-24. Students earn
their high school diploma or GED, while learning a
trade. This program is offered free to students who
qualify. Job Corps also offers free roam and board,
free basic medical, driver's education, work
experience programs, plus a living allowance. For
more info locally, call 979-574-3487.
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Faith
Mission Brenham is in need--one of the most needed foods
in the pantry of the Faith Mission is rice. If your
family can afford to make a donation of this kind,
feel free to purchase the large (50lb) bags and the
volunteers and residents of the mission will gladly
divide those bags to the proper quantities to
dispense to the many families in need. And as
always, any dry goods (especially beans) are greatly appreciated as
well as monetary donations. Please visit http://www.missionbrenham.org/How-To-Help
to find out more.
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Please
help the Brazos Valley Food Bank bring hope to the
table of hungry families by supporting their
Feeding Hope Sponsorship Campaign this year.
Sponsor Family Boxes or Senior Bags.
Visit http://www.bvfb.org
or call 779-3663 for details.
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Be
a part of Red
Shirt Fridays to support our troops. Visit www.redshirtfridays.org
for more information. Red Shirt Fridays' mission is
to show support for our servicemen and women. It is
not a political organization. If
you would like to order a red t-shirt that reads
"Home of the Free Because of the Brave",
please call 979-451-2444. 100% of the proceeds go to
help homeless veterans through VFW Post 7507
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DISTRIBUTION
CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF BASTROP CO FIRES
The
distribution center is located at 210 Main Street in
Smithville. The center at the old Winn's/Dollar
General is currently accepting donations of all
kinds--clothing, shoes, toiletry items, diapers,
blankets, bags, etc. Basically everything except
food. The front of the store will be open for people who are needing items, the BACK is for dropping off these items. If there are any questions, or would like to VOLUNTEER, please contact Megan Hancock at 512.304.8171
Freedom
Hill's Resale Shop at 1304 North Park in Brenham is
giving FREE clothing to the victims of the
wildfires. Proof of residency is required. Call
979-337-9696 for more info
DONATION
CENTERS FOR VICTIMS OF WILD FIRES
The
Washington County Ladies Lions Club will be
delivering donations to Paige, Texas, on Friday to
the victims of the recent wildfires. Donations are
being collected at Parts and More on South Day
Street in Brenham and The Brenham Heritage Museum.
Original deadline has been extended through the
weekend (Sunday, October 16). Items needed:
clothing, shoes, blankets, cleaning items, small
kitchen appliances, ice chests, etc. Contact Lion
Virginia Boeker at 979-836-4449 for more info.
The
Fastenal Stores in Brenham, Giddings and Waller are
taking donations for wildfire victims. Teams from
all their locations will be meeting periodically to
share donations to areas most in need. Suggested
items include: food, toiletries, baby items,
clothes, cages for animals, pet food, etc.
Brookshire
Brothers in Giddings is taking donations for fire
victims in the area and fire fighters.
Lee
County General Store in Giddings is accepting
donations of water and non-perishable food items
only for area fire victims
HEB
Brenham is accepting donations for fire victims in
Bastrop and Columbus
El
Cerrito Animal Clinic at 1730 Barak Lane in Bryan,
is collecting pet food, hay, kitty litter, blankets,
livestock feed, etc and monetary donations for the pets
and livestock victims in Bastrop and Leon
Counties. Call 979-846-7771 for more info.
EMERGENCY
DISASTER AREA FOR LARGE ANIMALS
Room
for animals is available at the Lee County Sheriff's
Posse Arena in Giddings. They can help move big
animals to the arena, but resources are low so they
can only go North and East of the Bastrop fire. RV
hook-ups are available also. They are in need of
donations of hay and cattle cubes, and can pick up
any large donations. Call 512-429-0532 for more info
or assistance.
The
Guadalupe County Fairgrounds is an emergency
disaster area for large animals. They can house over
150 horses, cattle, sheep, swine, etc. If anyone
needs help, please contact the City of Seguin, they
will contact GCFA to make arrangements.
If
you need safe pasture for your horses due to
wildfires in Texas, call Matt or Jessica Daniel at
832-769-1879. They can has pasture up to shelter 60
horses and have trucks and trailers ready to
go. Can move 10 horses at a time. They have
acreage in Houston, Seguin, and near Canyon Lake.
Travis Co. Expo Center - 512
854-4900. They have set up 50 stalls outside
behind the outside arena. Water is available,
someone will be available to take your call and
unlock the gate as needed.
SHELTER
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRE VICTIMS
The
local American Red Cross is currently operating an
Evacuee Shelter at Second Baptist Church on N. Von
Minden in La Grange and are accepting monetary
donations at their La Grange office in the Fayette
County Ag Building on Svoboda Lane. Call 979-968-831
for more information
A1
Vacation New Braunfels has housing for 400+ and can
act as a referral service for those in need. Pet
friendly lodging with the NB Humane Society also
available. GREATLY REDUCED RATES FOR FULLY FURNISHED
CONDOS OR HOMES ON COMAL AND GUADALUPE RIVERS ARE
AVAILABLE. Visit http://www.A1VacationNB.com
or call 1-866-686-8520 From the A1 homepage, click
on rentals to sort by size, location and
availability.
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Donations
in Memory of Emma Thompson to St.
Jude's Children's
Research
Hospital On
June 27, 2009, Emma
Catherine Grace Thompson died
as a tragic victim of violent physical and sexual
abuse. To honor her life and pay tribute to the
preciousness of the lives of children everywhere, a
memorial fund has been established in Emma's
name at
St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Begun
as a promise fulfilled by Danny Thomas over fifty
years ago, St. Jude's Hospital provides hope to
children who are desperately ill. No child is
turned away; no bills are ever sent.
If
you or someone you know would like to make a
donation in Emma’s memory, here is the
information.
By phone
(credit card) 800-805-5856
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