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Jim Bove, 425-556-2545 |
| December 21, 2007 |
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24-hour Media Line, 425-556-2531 |
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Redmond Police Department officers and staff responded to a call
Wednesday morning at the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical
Center in Seattle. There were no badges needed for identification.
There were no guns used, no pepper spay floating in the air, or
criminals fleeing the scene.
Redmond Police joined forces with the Washington State Patrol,
Fife Police Department, and Renton Police Department, offering their
time and effort to the Holiday Hospital Happenings program.
For over 15 years, the Starlight Starbright Foundation has
provided this annual event to spread holiday cheer to patients and
their families. Since most of the children are not able to go
shopping, the foundation brings the shopping to them. Over 4000
gifts, courtesy of toy drives and donations throughout the
community, are displayed and selected by kids for their families and
themselves. The gifts are then wrapped by volunteers from local
police agencies. For children unable to leave their room, officers
bring them gifts to choose from.
The Starlight Starbright Foundation is a non-profit organization
that assists children and families cope with serious illnesses--from
cancer and cystic fibrosis to sickle cell and kidney disease.
Hospital Happenings is one of many programs offered to patients and
their families for entertainment, education, and inspiration. The
Foundation depends heavily on over 450 volunteers each year to
support, plan, and implement activities.
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