Dec
15
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Ranken Jordan
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Members of the Maryland Heights Police Officers Association spent Friday, Dec.17 helping Santa Claus with his "nice" list, bringing joy – and toys – to children with complex medical conditions at Ranken Jordan – A Pediatric Specialty Hospital.
Santa traveled by motorcade accompanied by a police motorcycle escort. And, of course, the police paddy wagon was filled with gifts for good girls and boys. The children visited with Santa to ask him for a few items on their wish lists, while the officers handed out toys to patients
"It's absolutely wonderful that there are groups like the Maryland Heights Police Department who are out there giving back to the community," said Lauri Tanner, R.N., M.S.N., president and chief executive officer at Ranken Jordan. "It will be so exciting to see the joy and excitement on the children's faces as the gifts are handed out! Every year Santa's visit truly uplifts all of our spirits at Ranken Jordan."
This is the sixth consecutive year the Police Officers association has visited Ranken Jordan to mark the Christmas and holiday season. Throughout the year, the association raises money and accepts donations from the public and employees from the City of Maryland Heights. The donated funds are earmarked solely for the Santa visits.
"It's awesome to be involved in this program, and to be a part of these very special kids' Christmas," said Police Sgt. Joe Eagan. "Aside from that, it is a blast to fill the paddy wagon up with toys instead of prisoners, at least for one day of the year."
About Ranken Jordan
Ranken Jordan – A Pediatric Specialty Hospital is one of a handful of hospitals in the country that provide rehabilitation and sub-acute medical treatment for children regardless of their family's ability to pay. For children with complex medical conditions, such as brain injuries or complications due to premature birth, Ranken Jordan helps bridge the gap between traditional hospital treatment and going home. Ranken Jordan offers care through a 34-bed inpatient program and several outpatient programs, including outpatient therapy, a physiatry clinic, intensive day treatment and a comprehensive orthopedic/rehabilitation clinic. For more information, call 314-872-6400, email AskRJ@rankenjordan.org or read
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