Later that week, after my Terre Haute visit, I traveled to Indianapolis. This was a really special visit because Indianapolis is the home to Riley Hospital for Children. We stopped at the Greenwood Sams Club to congradulate them on raising over $21,000 for Riley Hospital. I presented store managers Stan & Charlie with a plaque and a 4 foot tall banner to hang in their store showing that they are a top fund-raising store in Indiana. It was such a pleasure to meet all the associates and employees who are helping raise money for Riley kids like me. We told jokes and encouraged everyone to continue to drive home the support for Riley. We enjoyed a giant cake with my picture on it and took lots of pictures. After the presentation, Charlie sent me on a shopping spree to pick out things for all the kids at Riley. Jane was my personal shopper. She escorted me through the store to help me select books, DVDs, CDs, and other items that my friends back at Riley could use.
Riley is Indiana's only comprehensive childrens hospital in the state and they treat tens of thousands of kids every year. I think it is important for people to know that Riley Hospital provides HOPE for every person that passes through its doors. My mom says she walks through the doors with confidence every time we visit because she knows that all of my favorite doctors are working hard to find cures for our illnesses. And Sams Club & Walmart are partners that are helping to make this all happen. Every cashier asks every customer to donate because they know that a little pocket change can make a big difference!!!
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