Georgia and Tom were parents to be of twins- Effie and Aris. However, sixteen weeks into her pregnancy, she and Tom learned that Effie had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a life threatening disorder in which insufficient development of the diaphragm leads to lungs so small they may not be able to support life. With little hope of survival, and the possibility of losing both of their unborn children, Effie’s parents searched the nation for an expert to save their child. They found their ray of hope at Shands Children’s Hospital, where twins Effie and Aris were delivered and cared for. She’s had a few operations along the way, but today Effie is a happy and healthy 3 year-old.
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3.24.2010
Tallahassee Blues and BBQ
Please join the Tallahassee Special Events Committee in the fourth annual Legislative Session Blues and BBQ on March 24 in downtown Tallahassee on the Kleman Plaza Green. Down home Southern BBQ will be served up while attendees are entertained by the smooth blues sounds of Randall "Big Daddy" Webster. Tickets are $40 per person and all proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida.
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Tallahassee Blues and BBQ
Please join the Tallahassee Special Events Committee in the fourth annual Legislative Session Blues and BBQ on March 24 in downtown Tallahassee on the Kleman Plaza Green. Down home Southern BBQ will be served up while attendees are entertained by the smooth blues sounds of Randall "Big Daddy" Webster. Tickets are $40 per person and all proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida.
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3.27.2010
Culinary Combat
This year, the 2009 champion Chef Rick Alabaugh, will be taking on two of North Central Florida’s best challengers on March 27 from 6-10 pm. Proceeds will go to benefit Children's Miracle Network. The secret ingredient will be revealed to each chef in a 15-minute stagger start. Each chef will then have one hour to complete a three course meal, consisting of an appetizer, entrée and desert, with all dishes utilizing the secret ingredient. The competition will be broadcast throughout the venue on closed circuit television in real time.
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Culinary Combat
This year, the 2009 champion Chef Rick Alabaugh, will be taking on two of North Central Florida’s best challengers on March 27 from 6-10 pm. Proceeds will go to benefit Children's Miracle Network. The secret ingredient will be revealed to each chef in a 15-minute stagger start. Each chef will then have one hour to complete a three course meal, consisting of an appetizer, entrée and desert, with all dishes utilizing the secret ingredient. The competition will be broadcast throughout the venue on closed circuit television in real time.
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4.10.2010 – 4.11.2010
Dance Marathon at UF
Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event benefiting the patients of Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida. Each year, more than 600 students stay awake and on their feet at to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network. In the 15 years of Dance Marathon at UF's existence, more than $3.2 million has been donated making us the largest and most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States.
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Dance Marathon at UF
Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event benefiting the patients of Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida. Each year, more than 600 students stay awake and on their feet at to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network. In the 15 years of Dance Marathon at UF's existence, more than $3.2 million has been donated making us the largest and most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States.
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