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Children’s Miracle Network raises $2 million

DANVILLE — Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger wrapped up its annual Celebration Weekend last Sunday evening, raising $2,370,089 for Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital pediatric services.

The total was announced at the close of the annual celebration broadcast, which serves as the culmination of year-round fundraising efforts.

The Wilkes-Barre broadcast, airing on WYOU, collected $1,370,089 from corporate sponsors, community and employee groups and phone-in pledges. The Johnstown-Altoona broadcast on WTAJ netted a total of $839,985 while the Binghamton, N.Y., broadcast on WBNG tallied $161,620.

Donations stay in the region to help sick and injured children through programs, services and medical equipment provided through Geisinger Pediatrics.

“We would like to thank our corporate sponsors, families, volunteers and the community for helping us reach this total to help make miracles happen at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital,” says Paul Bellino, MD, Chair of Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger. “We are extremely thankful for the support we receive that helps ensure that we can continue to offer extraordinary care to local children!”

The 35-year total collected by Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger reached a grand total of $64,189,596.

Donations still are being accepted online at donate.geisinger.org.

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