The following internal organizations raise funds under their own Federal Tax ID number for the benefit of MCH and in 2007 provided $187,000:

Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center (JJCCC) Advisory Board and its three committees support innovative treatment and compassionate care for children with cancer and blood-related illnesses. On June 14, 2008 more than 260 courageous children with cancer and survivors, 100 celebrities and 3,000 guests participated in the 23rd Annual “Champions Run for Life” event. The evening’s “Profiles of Courage” Gala, celebrated the 25th anniversary of JJCCC giving special honors to three young heroes who are current or former patients at the Center. Together, these two events raised approximately $550,000 for the JJCCC restricted fund in MMCF

For information, call the JJCCC office at 562.933.8600.

Memorial Women’s Hospital League of the MemorialCare Center for Women strives to bring literacy to mothers and their babies. Volunteers deliver over 3,000 “Books for Babies” each year. The storybook, now in its fourth edition, has received praise from former First Lady Barbara Bush and current First Lady and librarian Laura Bush. The league’s president, Mary Alice Braly, says members are very proud of the accolades and have included a letter from the First Lady in the newest edition. The league also works with the center’s nurses to educate moms-to-be about the hospital in their The Stork Club program. They invite new members to help provide a welcoming experience for new and future mothers.

For information, contact President Mary Alice Braly at 562.433.4406.

Team Spirit fundraising benefits the Todd Cancer Institute’s MemorialCare Breast Center. The group was started by cancer survivors and friends dedicated to supporting research and raising awareness of breast and ovarian cancers in the local communities. After nine years, their annual “Team Spirit 10K Walk” is breaking records, welcoming over 800 walkers in 2007. “Our goal for the year was to raise $100,000 to coincide with Memorial’s 100th anniversary, and we definitely made our goal,” says Team Spirit co-founder Stacie Baker. “Last year was our best to date.” They hope to welcome even more walkers and increase philanthropic support of their mission.

Contact Team Spirit at 562.896.4037 or through their website at: www.teamspiritonline.org.

In the ten years since the Steel Magnolias of the Geraldine Stramski, MD, Children's Development Center at Miller Children’s Hospital began raising funds for the Center, they have donated more than $1.5 million. Chairman Anthony Gagliardi; Founder and Co-Chair Shirley Wild; and President Jackey Gray anticipate a record turnout at this year’s gala, to be held at the Museum of Latin American Art on September 12. There will also be an inaugural "Mrs. Mayor's Tee Cup" golf tournament on Aug. 3; "the best ever" Home Tour fundraiser was held in May; and the equally successful Hospital Open House was held in February.

To learn more about how you can participate in these events, contact the Steel Magnolias at 562.331.8007.