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Friends of Children’s Hospital Announces Debit Card Partnership With BankPlus

November 1, 2011 | admin

BankPlus and Friends of Children’s Hospital (Friends) announced today a new partnership in the form of the BankPlus Friends of Children’s Hospital CheckCard and Check. BankPlus introduced the charitable option for consumers today and will return proceeds from the program directly to Friends. More

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Walking Hand in Hand with Children and Families: Batson’s Child Life Program

October 28, 2011 | admin

Imagine being a nine-year-old girl, or a fourteen-year-old boy. Your childhood is rolling along just fine. You go to school. You play with dolls or video games. You visit friends and play dodge ball. Then, one day, an adult tells you something is wrong. “You are sick. You have to … More

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A Taste for the Finer Things in Life: Master-Chef Luis Bruno and The Enchanted Evening Gala Under the Stars, Presented by BankPlus

August 25, 2011 | admin

It is the kind of story that could be a made-for-TV movie. A baby boy is born six months premature. The newborn baby nearly dies. Against all odds, the infant pulls through. Despite surviving the challenging birth, the child faces a number of health challenges and numerous surgeries are required. … More

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Video – Eli Manning Visits Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital

July 19, 2011 | admin

Eli Manning visited the children’s hospital while in town for  An Evening with the Mannings, Presented by BankPlus.

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Century Club Charities, the Viking Classic and LodgeNet: Making Batson Hospital for Children a Home Away from Home

June 30, 2011 | admin

In many ways, Tyler Lindsey is a typical teenager. The tall 18–year old likes to watch all the movies he can get his hands on. He is also an avid video gamer. Tyler’s mother, Margie Lindsey, laughs, and is quick to point out: “Tyler and his Xbox 360 are never … More

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Allies In Healing: Hematology & Oncology At Batson

June 6, 2011 | admin

When you sit down with Dr. Gail Megason, Director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Batson Hospital for Children, one of the first things you notice is the level of dedication she brings to her work. The motivation and inspiration that drives her to cure disease is … More

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David Spurk: An Artisan for Life

May 19, 2011 | admin

Every year, Friends of Children’s Hospital has a number of key fundraising events as part of our ongoing efforts to support the mission and operations of Batson Hospital for Children. From An Evening with the Mannings, Presented by BankPlus, in June, and the Viking Classic in July, to the MiracleHome … More

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Nurturing Life When Life is Threatened: Pediatric Palliative Care

April 22, 2011 | admin

Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, members of the pediatric palliative care team undertake one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks in modern medicine: managing the pain, minimizing the suffering, and enhancing the quality of life for children facing long-term battles with chronic, complex, and life-threatening illnesses. Dr. Rick Boyte, M.D., M.A., Professor of Pediatrics at University of Mississippi Medical Center, leads the team. More

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Friends of Children’s Hospital wins $25,000 in Entergy’s The Power To Care Facebook Campaign

January 21, 2011 | admin

Friends wins $25,000 in Entergy’s Power to Care Campaign More

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