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Shriners Hospitals for Children Open The 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open was held in Las Vegas from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. Kevin Na emerged defeating Patrick Cantlay on the second hole of a sudden death playoff. TPC Summerlin, a gorgeous, award-winning course, provided a wonderful setting for nobles and their families to gather, share stories and spread the word about the amazing impact our health care system has on the lives of children and families. The young people who served as standard bearers, each representing the Shriners Hospitals for Children location where they receive treatment, did a fantastic job as patient ambassadors while enjoying the unique experience of seeing a professional golf tournament from inside the ropes. Also on hand to share their stories and participate in various ways were our National Patient Ambassadors, Madelyn and Cristian. Our well-known young spokesman Alec was also at the Open, where the aspiring sportscaster presented his new show, Off the Green with Alec. victorious from a field crowded with top athletes,

These young people are a perfect representation of the hope and healing provided by the staff of Shriners Hospitals for Children. We are proud of all of our patients and are especially grateful for their contributions as ambassadors to this event. The 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is scheduled for Oct. 5 – 11. East-West Shrine Bowl The East-West Shrine Bowl is a special football tradition supporting an even greater cause. Since 1925, the game has benefited Shriners Hospitals for

change to East-West Shrine Bowl going forward,” said Jerry G. Gantt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Through efforts like this event and others, we have been able to treat and help more than 1.4 million children since 1922, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.” The 95th East-West Shrine Bowl was held on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, in front of a large and cheerful crowd. The game kicked off at 3 p.m., and was broadcast live on NFL Network. The East team was led by Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach Mike Caldwell, and the West was led by Atlanta Falcons offensive assistant coach Ben Steele. It was an exciting game and the highest-scoring Shrine Bowl since 2006, as the East squad carried home a 31-27 victory. What makes this contest especially impactful is a game-week tradition that takes place off the field – when players and coaches make a visit to the local Shriners Hospitals for Children. On Sunday, January 12, the teams visited the Tampa location, making friends and increasing their understanding of the work

Children and its mission to improve the lives of children. In September 2019, the nation’s

longest running college football all-star game announced a name change, and the East-West Shrine Game became the East-West Shrine Bowl. The new name reflects the importance of the contest and helps the event align with other college football competitions. “As our flagship sporting event that has supported Shriners Hospitals for Children for nearly 100 years, we are proud to announce the name

supported by the game they play. During the inspirational and humbling visit, everyone

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