国家 | United States |
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成立时间 | |
总部 | Boston, MA 02116, US |
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网站 | http://www.shrinersinvitational.com |
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-invitational | |
员工数 | 3 |
行业 | fund-raising, |
简介 | The Invitational stems from the summer of 2008 when I suffered second and third-degree burns across my chest, arms and hands. I spent weeks in and out of Shriner's Hospital Boston undergoing treatments, surgeries and rehab for my burns. During my stay I was able to see all of the amazing work this hospital does for families across the world-all free of charge. One first hand example that has stuck with me is a three-year-old girl who was flown into Boston from Iraq. She had severe burns and spent three months in the hospital; all free of charge. I watched as that girl was cared for, and received the best treatment possible. The kind of world-class medical treatment that our great city of Boston can provide. Hearing all of the incredible stories of perseverance and recovery from families who had suffered much more severely was what inspired me to try and repay this wonderful organization. Starting in 2010 as an 8 team tournament we, along with the help of friends and family, have been able to grow The Invitational into the premier badminton tournament fundraiser east of the Merrimack River. Over its last two events, The Invitational has raised nearly $50,000 for Shriners Hospital in Boston, which is considered one of the world's preeminent hospitals in the treatment of children with severe burn injuries, complex skin conditions, orthopedic conditions, and cleft lip and palate. We ask that you join in on the party and click the ‘Donate' page to get started. Any donation is enough to make a difference for a child in need. Just take it from me, who to this day still sleeps with the $10 batman blanket Shriner's gave me during my stay all those years ago. |