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Savannah Professional Firefighters Association to host benefit for The Children's Place

Paul P. Hinchey
President & CEO
St. Joseph's/Candler

Betsy Yates
Marketing & Public Relations
(912) 819-8139
yatesb@sjchs.org

WHO:
Savannah Professional Firefighters Association

WHAT:
'Heroes for Heroes' fundraiser to benefit The Children's Place

WHEN:
Saturday
Oct. 22, 2005
6 PM - Midnight

WHERE:
Sunset Grill at The Wilmington Plantation

WHY:
The Professional Firefighters of Savannah have organized the 'Heroes for Heroes' fundraiser to benefit firefighters and young patients of The Children's Place at St. Joseph's/Candler. Tickets are $30 for individuals and $55 per couple. Entertainment will be provided by the band Liquid Ginger and there will be a raffle and silent auction.

The Children's Place, located at Candler Hospital, is a comprehensive pediatric acute care program tailored to serve the special needs of sick children ages one to 19 years. The Children's Place incorporates "kid-friendly" features to ease the anxiety of a hospital stay, including separate treatment rooms, playroom, TV and VCRs, Family Video Library, computers games, educational toys, Internet and E-mail access and a Children's Menu. Doctors, nurses and technicians offer the comfort and compassion necessary to help children heal quickly and completely. The Children's Place also provides children's wellness services. For more information, call (912) 819-6215.

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