Greeted by more rain in the morning, the team had breakfast and got an early start at the project sites. They worked for only half the day today and, while much was accomplished, the work was not the focus of the day. As the sun began to peek out the team cleaned up and headed to the James Whitcomb Riley Children's Hospital. As one of our project partners, Riley Hospital has long held a special place in the hearts of MDRT Foundation donors. Today, our team got to see exactly why.
We started by gathering to hear the story of Elizabeth. She was diagnosed with a large brain tumor and was treated at Riley Hospital. We learned that her goal is to sponsor a room in the new hospital tower so that other kids can have a comfortable place while they are at the hospital. Her goal is $100,000 and she only needs $40,000 more to reach it.
While part of the team took a hospital tour, the rest of the team members served as volunteers for a carnival in the hospital. Serving at craft tables and running games, the team got to share time with the wonderful children that are being served by the hospital. It is truly amazing to see the smiles and hope in the eyes of these precious kids who are dealing with so much. The interior of this part of the hospital looks like anything but a standard hospital. Filled with stuffed animals, a wishing pond and a feeling of being outdoors, it is warm and inviting for all who enter.
After sharing these special moments and talking with doctors about the life-saving breakthroughs happening at the hospital, the team headed to downtown Indianapolis for a free night and a chance to explore the city that will host the MDRT Annual Meeting in only six weeks. It was a perfect end to a perfect day. Tomorrow we will finish all of our projects and prepare for the dedication of the sites on Friday.
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