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Press Releases

2009

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• 20th Annual Teddy Bear Ball Gala Celebrates the Story of Duke Children's (11.30.09)
• Duke Children's Greeting Cards Give Hope to Sick Children (11.04.09)
  Media Advisory | See all card designs
• Kohl's Department Stores Makes Second Gift to Duke Children's (09.24.09)
• Happy HulaDays! Toy Drive for Duke Children's Hospital (07.15.09)
• Duke Community Shows Support for Children's Hospital (02.05.09)

2008

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• 19th Annual Teddy Bear Ball, Black-Tie Gala
• New Leader for Duke Children's Development Office
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• Duke Children's Greeting Cards Give Hope to Sick Children
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Hyundai Motor America and Its Dealers Donate $50,000 to Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
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Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network Arrives in Durham, NC
35th Annual Duke Children's Classic to Tee Off for the Kids at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
2008 is Last Round for Duke Children's Classic
Duke Students Dance in Inaugural Marathon to Benefit Duke Children's
Retired Duke Nurse Buys Duke Children's Hospital Miracle House

2007

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• Duke Children's Holiday Cards Give Hope to Sick Children
  Download the 2007 Card Designs:
  Everyday Floral | Ornate Tree | Sledding Mouse | Penguin | Snowman Lantern | Snowballs 5 cents | See all card designs
• Cape Fear Teddy Bear Ball a Success in the Summer
• Fourteen-Year-Old Patient Playing in Duke Children's Classic
• WRAL-TV Anchor Added to Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center National Board of Advisors
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• Fourteen-Year-Old Honored as Champion in D.C., Disney World Visit
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2006

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• Duke Children's Holiday Cards Give Hope to Sick Children
  Download the 2006 Card Designs:
  Winter Cabin | Toy Soldiers | Kitty's Snow Scene | Frosty Snowflake | Snowman in Pink |
• Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center National Board of Advisors Welcomes New Members
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  Alan Z. Appelbaum | Eric Hinshaw
• Duke Children's Champion to Sing National Anthem at Mini-car Race to Benefit Children's Hospital
• Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center Hosts Stop on National Hyundai Hope On Wheels Tour
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  Caption: Jordyn Williams, a 2-year-old cancer patient at Duke Children's Hospital, adds her hand print to the Hyundai Hope on Wheels. Note: other event photos available by e-mailing robyn.soffera@duke.edu.
• Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation And Kingsdown Mattress Company Present Checks To Duke Children’s Hospital
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  Alex’s Lemonade Stand | Kingsdown Mattress Company
• Two Check Presentations To Benefit Duke Children's Hospital
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  HomeLife Communities Presentation

  Caption: Don Mead, president of HomeLife Communities' Raleigh division, presents a $90,000 check to Duke Children's patients and staff. The check represented the proceeds from the sale of the 2006 Duke Children's Miracle House.

  Food Lion Presentation

  Caption: Cathy Green, Food Lion COO, presents a $100,000 check to Dr. Joe St. Geme, chairman of the department of pediatrics, Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center to support the Center for Nutritional Disorders and Obesity. Pictured left to right: Kyna Foster (manager of consumer relations and community affairs, Food Lion), Rita Roberson (community affairs specialist, Food Lion), Cathy Green, Chris Dove, Dr. Joe St. Geme, III, Kevin Oliver, Bob Stapleton (vice president, western division, Food Lion), Dr. Tom Kinney (associate chairman, department of pediatrics) and Ty Burns (vice president, central division, Food Lion).
• Food Lion CEO Added to Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center National Board of Advisors
• Local Students Participate in the Fourth Annual Duke Children’s Classic Poster Contest
• 33rd Annual Duke Children's Classic Set to Tee Off for the Kids at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
• Local Businesses Race to Raise Money for Kids
• Renowned Pianist to Hold Concert to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital
• Help the Children and Have a Ball
  

2005

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• The 16th Annual Teddy Bear Ball, Black-Tie Gala Auction to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital
• Duke Children's Patient to be Honorary Ringmaster at Duke Grand Prix
• **RESCHEDULED DATE** Wilmington Girl to Sing National Anthem at Mini-car Race to Benefit Children’s Hospital
• Duke Children’s Holiday Cards Give Hope to Sick Children
  Download image: Coach K with Holiday Card Artists
• Wal-Mart Executive Added to Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center National Board Of Advisors
• Former President of the American Academy Of Pediatrics Added to Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center National Board Of Advisors
• Former Publisher of Que Pasa Added to Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center National Board Of Advisors
• 32nd Annual Duke Children's Classic to Tee Off for the Kids at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
• Duke Children's Classic Volunteer Celebrates 24 Years for the Children
• Wal-Mart Surpasses $300 Million Raised for Children's Miracle Network
• Local Businesses Race To Raise Money For Duke Children's
• Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center announces third annual design contest for the Duke Children’s Classic poster
• Third Annual Cape Fear Teddy Bear Ball to Fill the Air with Love for Area Children this Valentine's Season

Media Contacts

DUMC News Office

Pediatric Research (Basic & Clinical)
Faculty Interview Requests

Debbe Geiger
Senior Media Relations Strategist
Duke University Medical Center News Office
www.dukemednews.org
Tel: 919-660-9461
Fax: 919-681-7353 or 919-684-8663
Email: debbe.geiger@duke.edu

Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

Special Events/Fundraising

Robyn Langlois Soffera
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
512 S. Mangum St. Ste 400
Durham, NC 27701
Tel: 919-667-2565
Fax: 919-667-0309
Email: robyn.soffera@duke.edu