Bikers fundraise for Shriners HospitalLocal bikers strike a pose for a good cause. Residents had a …
Bikers fundraise for Shriners Hospital
Spfld. Shriners Hospital to stay openIt's official, the Shriners Hospital of Springfield will remain…
Fate of Shriners Hospital to be decidedStagnating donations, increasing costs, shriveling endowments …
Fundraiser to benefit Shriners HospitalDozens turned out in Westfield Saturday night to help a local …
Community rallies for Shriners HospitalPeople rally at the Springfield Boys and Girls Club to show …
Shriners Hospital in danger of closingThe Shriners hospital in Springfield is feeling the affects of …
Supporting Shriner's hospital
Updated: Sunday, 28 Jun 2009, 6:57 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 28 Jun 2009, 6:49 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Western Massachusetts concern over the possible closing of the Springfield Shriner’s hospital has triggered emergency fund raisers all over the Pioneer Valley.
Springfield area bikers rode off on their poker run from the South Hadley Polish-American citizens club this morning.
The bikers told 22News, the future of the Shriner's hospital could well be riding on the success of fund raisers like theirs.
Chris “Moose” Mangeau of South Hadley told 22News, “You've got a bunch of great guys and gals going out on a ride to support our Shriner's. They do a lot of great work, a lot of kids that need this help and can't afford it and my heart goes out.”
Bev Witter of Granby added, “Because the children need the help, not a very good day, hoping the sun will come out.”
Since the distressing news months ago that the Springfield Shriner's hospital might be closing, supporters have held a number of fund raisers.
22News was told to expect a final decision about the hospital's future some time in July.
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single Page
Connections
Looking for information, or details about a product or service? Our online guides can help!