Star Children's Charity Updates

More than $7,800 Raised for Star
Helicopter Ball Drop Benefiting Star Children's Charity Proved Profitable

Not only was the Helicopter Ball Drop beneficial to Star financially, but great exposure and new support by Jarrod Saltalamacchia came from the opportunity from Shady Valley Golf Club. This great event was the brain child of Cassie Threadgill, Star's Communications Associate, and Stacy Threadgill, Membership Director for Shady Valley Golf Club.

The event generated media attention from WFAA 8, NBC 5 Web and The Texas Rangers media crew.

As wrap up to the event, Star Children's Charity and our beneficiaries will be featured at the Rangers game Aug. 1st with a live interview with Brenda Snitzer during their "Community Corner" segment at the top of the 2nd Inning. Footage from the event will be highlighted on the jumbotron during the interview--spreading our message to thousands of people!

Upcoming Star Events
Star Sporting Clays Benefit

Mark your calendars, dust off your favorite boots and load your shotguns as Star kicks off its second annual Star Sporting Clays Benefit, Oct. 8th at 12:30 at the renowned Dallas Gun Club. Compete at the sporting clays stations, Annie Oakley and flurry stations for prizes any hunter would enjoy. Join sponsors and teams the night before for the dinner and auction party Oct. 7th at the Haggard Party Barn. Two step to live music, enjoy Texas style barbeque, win one of many hunters' specialty items in the live auction and buy new gear in Hunter's Row from outfitters and various retail vendors. It will be an evening you can't miss.We want to see you at this Texas-style event, chaired by Cynthia and Tim McDonald, to make a difference in the lives of children in Collin County.

Beneficiary Spotlight
Children's Medical Center at Legacy

Star Children's Charity is proud to have Children's Medical Center at Legacy (CCBD) as one of the 2008-2009 Star Beneficiaries. To date, Star has distributed $101,081 to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. With these funds, Children's has been able to purchase additional medical equipment for the infusion rooms as well as items that help ease anxiety and make the process more enjoyable for kids (toys, Wii, televisions and blankets).

"If anyone wonders about the impact that Star Children's Charity has had upon Children's Medical Center at Legacy, all they need to do is come visit our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders! The CCBD at Legacy has truly become a "home away from home" for many children with oncologic and hematologic disorders, a place where children feel comfortable and safe as they receive their treatments," shares Dr. Mary Ellen Cavalier, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Medical Center at Legacy.

Being faced with a debilitating disease is not only hard on the child who is braving the journey, but the affects it can have on the personal lives of silblings and parents can also be life-altering. The opening of the CCBD at Legacy has allowed families to continue with after school activities and normal daily routines instead of commuting to the downtown Dallas location. Thirty percent of Legacy patients used to travel to the downtown Dallas location for treatment, but now can stay closer to home.

"Star Children's has allowed the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to provide care to our patients and families near their own home. Their generosity helps Children's Medical Center at Legacy make life better for children, " shares Kathy Carlisle RN, BSN, Legacy Clinical Manager for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.