Impact Report 2024

SHREVEPORT

LEXINGTON

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

OHIO

NEW ENGLAND

HAWAI’I

GREENVILLE

CANADA

BOSTON

BOSTON — The fifth annual Boston Haunted Walk offered fun for all ages. This year’s event exceeded its fundraising goal, raising over $519,000. All proceeds support world-class pediatric burn care, reconstructive plastic surgery, and cleft lip and palate care at Shriners Children’s Boston. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — In November, Shriners Children’s Southern California hosted its inaugural Thank-a-Donor Day, celebrating the generosity of its supporters. The event was filled with gratitude, smiles, and heartfelt appreciation from our team. GREENVILLE — The 5th Annual Turkey Trot and Roll took place in November at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Participants enjoyed a family fun walk and 5K, with all proceeds

LEXINGTON – Shriners Children’s Lexington raised nearly $10,000 at its third annual Art with Heart event, a patient art auction. The creativity of these talented young artists will help support even more children receiving life-changing care. CANADA – The annual Shriners Children’s Canada golf tournament held in August raised $680,000. The proceeds will help replace essential, cutting-edge machinery for safe medical imaging. •

lunch and presentations that fostered confidence, independence, and connections with families sharing similar experiences. SHREVEPORT — The Shriners Children’s Shreveport Gala, held in October, brought guests together at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino for a night of generosity. The silent auction and paddle raise helped the event fundraise an impressive $145,592 in support of Shriners Children’s Shreveport. NEW ENGLAND — Cheers for Children, held in October, treated guests to an evening of food and drink from the region’s top restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. This 21+ event brought the community together to support Shriners Children’s New England, with all proceeds benefiting patient care.

supporting Shriners Children’s Greenville and its world-class treatment for children with over 85 different orthopedic conditions. OHIO — Shriners Children’s Ohio hosted its annual celebration at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, with more than 300 Shriners in attendance. Guests heard hospital updates and inspiring patient stories, including a performance by Kennedy, a young saxophonist who lost her instrument in a house fire and received a new one from a generous Shriner. HAWAI’I – In November, Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i hosted a donor mahalo reception to celebrate the generosity of its supporters. Guests enjoyed live jazz music, delicious food, hospital tours, and heartfelt remarks from hospital leadership. The evening concluded with a special keiki performance.

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