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POST 186
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-FOR GOD AND COUNTRY- POST 186 |
This page updated02/08/10
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The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 186 of Little River, is helping ease the uncertainty and fear of children who are facing surgery, hospitalization or other healthcare issues. The American Legion Family of Post 186 has adopted "Josh and friends" as a charitable service project and will be delivering a story book, a cuddly, lifelike Golden Retriever puppy and comfort and hope to children who need it. Imagine being a child in the hospital, dealing with a health problem and not understanding why you are there and what's happened or about to happen to you. Even with the love and support of a family and caring doctors and nurses, it's scary. Kids and pets naturally go together, and a stuffed animal that never leaves the child's side can be very comforting. Josh comes to kids in his own backpack, along with an illustrated children's book, "I'll be O.K." In the book, Josh explains from a dog's perspective what it's like to visit a hospital. "Josh and Friends" was developed by Dr. Randy Lange, a Tennessee veterinarian. "I'll be O.K." was inspired by the real-life experience of Dr. Lange's daughter's fear of surgery. As a veterinarian, he understands the power and comfort of the human-animal bond, and he developed the idea of a stuffed animal to accompany the book. Josh is based on the Lange family's fun-loving Golden Retriever. The real Josh frequently visits hospitals to comfort children. Approximately 30,000 Josh Kits have been given to children across the nation. The American Legion Family of Post 186 is honored to be associated with such an outstanding effort. We'll do our part in this area to expand on the number of Josh Kits that reach the kids who need them. Educators, medical professionals, veterinarians, the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Legion Family have endorsed the Josh project. A portion of the purchase price of each Josh Kit supports the local Children's Miracle Network hospital. Learn more about Josh at www.joshandfriends.com and about the American Legion at www.legion.org.
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Our South Carolina "JOSH DOG TEAM" Andy Hornbuckle, S.C. Detachment Commander on the left Jim Moore, Detachment N.E.C. on the right and our Team Captain
JOSH front and center
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For more information about our local program or to become a "Puppy Patron", contact JimforJosh@alp186.org or 843-340-4984 |
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The following hospitals participate in the Josh and Friends Program |
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Greenville Hospital System 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605
Childrens Hospital of Greenville Attn: Gina Lewis 864-797-7739
Levine Children's Hospital 1000 Blythe Boulevard Charlotte, NC Attn: Mark Griffith 704-381-2000
Palmetto Health Children's Hospital 7 Richland Medical Park Drive Columbia, SC 29203 803-296-5437
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MUSC Childrens Hospital 171 Ashley Drive Charleston, SC 29425 Attn: Amy Gordon 843-792-3321
McLeod Regional Hospital 555 East Cheves Street Florence, SC 29506
Lexington Medical Center 2720 Sunset Boulevard West Columbus, SC 29169
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08/31/09
