Residents ask Shriners, 'What can we do to help?'

**Jason** · 04-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Word of the possible closing of the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children has mobilized the community, with calls for fundraisers, letter-writing campaigns and even a Facebook page dedicated to keeping the facility open.

The hospital is one of six around the country that face closure as the organization deals with financial problems.

But patients, their families, local Shriners and residents say that would be a huge loss for the community and are taking steps to stop it.

"It's unreal the calls I'm getting," said Bob Rogers, recorder for the Shriners Hejaz Temple in Mauldin. "A lot of people are saying 'What can we do to help?' "

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/arti.../YOURUPSTATE01

rescue48 · 04-10-2009, 02:50 PM

I read in my local paper today that they are looking at closing 6 hospitals across the nation. Sad times we're living in.

04-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#1
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Residents ask Shriners, 'What can we do to help?' Word of the possible closing of the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children has mobilized the community, with calls for fundraisers, letter-writing campaigns and even a Facebook page dedicated to keeping the facility open. The hospital is one of six around the country that face closure as the organization deals with financial problems. But patients, their families, local Shriners and residents say that would be a huge loss for the community and are taking steps to stop it. "It's unreal the calls I'm getting," said Bob Rogers, recorder for the Shriners Hejaz Temple in Mauldin. "A lot of people are saying 'What can we do to help?' " http://www.greenvilleonline.com/arti.../YOURUPSTATE01 __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

04-10-2009, 02:50 PM	#2
rescue48 Firedawg Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The First State Posts: 78 Lodge: Union #7	I read in my local paper today that they are looking at closing 6 hospitals across the nation. Sad times we're living in. __________________ Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before giving them your confidence. -General George Washington

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