January 17, 2008 Dear Mr. Tod: Every year I am amazed that once again a milestone is reached in the Children's Hospital/RE/MAX partnership. The numbers and the goals grow larger and by the end of November I am holding my breath just a little. 2007 has proven to be another astounding year - more than $150,000 has been raised in support of the Children's Hospital Foundation! As significant as this gift is we've reached another milestone this year - RE/MAX has donated more than $1,000,000 to the Children's Hospital Foundation since our relationship began in 1992. Wow - what an accomplishment! You continue to make a significant difference to all that we are trying to do here and we are grateful to each of you. Thank you so very much. The order has been placed for the 25 PCA pumps requested by Children's Hospital. Our surgical ward will be receiving a pump for each patient bed. They are ecstatic! These pumps will facilitate pain management for children in hospital which may, in turn, shorten the length of hospital stays and decrease the frequency of complications. The cornerstone of the RE/MAX relationship with the Children's Hospital Foundation continues to be the "Miracle Home" program contributing $110,000 of the $150,000 in 2007. Clearly that represents a significant amount of hard work along with extreme generosity. Thank you to all of you who are participating, to all of you who have committed so unselfishly to the Children's Hospital this year. It is our privilege at the Children's Hospital Foundation to partner with you and it is because of your support, commitment and your desire to give back that we continue to help the 130,000 children who pass through our doors each and every year. Sincerely yours, Patti Smith Patti Smith Manager of Development-Children's Hospital Foundation |