October 20, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact: Ann Schmitt (217) 793-2624

The Junior League of Springfield to host fall festival at St. John’s Hospital

Springfield, IL – The Junior League of Springfield is hosting a fall festival for Make-A-Wish children and guests of the Ronald McDonald House this Sunday, October 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 at St. John’s Hospital fifth floor.

The guests will enjoy activities such as Boo Bingo, pumpkin decorating and making their own edible spider or spooky hand. Magician Ken Braham has donated his talents for the afternoon. He will not only roam the party wowing guests with his magic but will perform a show mid-afternoon. Junior League members spent their last general meeting preparing games, decorations and treats for the event. Each guest will not only leave with a smile, but with bags of goodies donated by Junior League volunteers.

The Junior League of Springfield, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

The Ronald McDonald House in Springfield provides a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. It serves as a temporary residence on North Seventh Street near the hospitals where family members can sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations. In return, families are asked to make a donation ranging from $5 to $20 per day; if that isn’t possible, their stay is free.