special events: upcoming events
June 21, 2008 Celebration Swim 2008 Benefiting Hospice of Central Georgia
Lake Juliette
In its inaugural year, Celebration Swim already promises to be a hit. This is a non-competitive community swim to raise funds for the Hospice House of Central Georgia capital campaign. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and is open to all ages. Registration fee is $25 with a commitment to raise $100 total. For more information and registration forms, contact Ellen Terrell at 478- 633-7396 or email Terrell.Ellen@mccg.org or download forms here.
August 25, 2008
11th Annual Macon Exchange Club Golf Tournament
Healy Point Country Club
This event will benefit The Crescent House, a service of The Children’s Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia that treats children suffering abuse regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Tournament is a four-man scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $60 per player and $240 per team. Contact Missi Upshaw at Upshaw.Missi@mccg.org or 478-633-7389 for more information.
September 17-19, 2008
Y96 Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
WQZY Y96
Dublin-area listeners, tune in September 17-19 as the Y96 gang interview Children’s Hospital staff and families and fill your days with miracle stories from right here in Central Georgia. All gifts are tax-deductible and will be used to purchase new pediatric medical equipment and to help establish an intermediate care services unit at The Children’s Hospital. Make miracles happen today! Contact Missi Upshaw at 478-633-7389 or Upshaw.Missi@mccg.org for more information.
September 29, 2008
HWA, Inc. Charity Golf Tournament
Idle Hour Country Club
Join us Monday, September 29 for the HWA, Inc. Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Central Georgia at Idle Hour Country Club. Last year’s tournament was a true hole-in-one and we look forward to another wonderful day on the golf course in 2008! Check back for entry fee and tee time!
October 11, 2008
Dance Marathon
Georgia College & State University
GCSU students will hold their annual Dance Marathon event on campus to raise money for The Children's Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. There will be plenty of dancing, food, and entertainment! To sign up for GCSU Dance Marathon, contact Tarver Perry at 478-633-7890 or Britton.Tarver@mccg.org.
November 8, 2008
Stars over Macon Ball
The Wellness Center (3797 Northside Drive, Macon)
The U.S. Dance Company, in cooperation with Central Georgia Health System, will host the Stars over Macon Ball benefiting Hospice of Central Georgia on November 8. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of music and dancing. Tickets are $50 each or $400 for a table of 8. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; band begins at 8:00 p.m. To reserve a table or purchase individual tickets, contact Ellen Terrell at 478-633-7396 or Terrell.Ellen@mccg.org.
November20, 2008
The Children's Hospital Tree-Lighting
Pine Street at MCCG
Bring the kids and help us ring in the Holiday season with The Medical Center of Central Georgia's annual lighting of the Children's Tree over Pine Street. Local television and radio personalities will be on-hand, and you'll hear performances by bands from Bibb County schools. Event begins at 6:00 p.m. on Pine Street in front of MCCG's Surgery Center. For more information, contact Kristen Soles at 478-633-6182 or email Soles.Kristen@mccg.org.
December 6, 2008
Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll
The Children's Tree at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Pine Street
Get ready for the holidays with Central Georgia Diagnostics' 15th Annual 5K Reindeer Run & 1-m Santa Stroll to benefit The Children's Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Check back in the fall for registration forms. For more information, contact Tarver Perry at 478-633-7890 or Britton.Tarver@mccg.org.
December 11-13, 2008
Z93.7/CMN Radiothon
Z93.7
Share your Holiday spirit by making a donation to the Z93.7 Radiothon for Children's Miracle Network. Listen December 11-13 from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and know how much your gift makes a difference to patients and families everyday at The Children's Hospital. Call 478-633-6000 to make your Holiday donation and save the life of a child.