Governor General Welcomes Children's Miracle Network Champion Children

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March 29, 2007
OTTAWAHer Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will welcome some of Canada's Champions for a reception in their honour. The young representatives from the Children's Miracle Network, will be at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 30, 2007.
The Champions Across Canada program is designed to honour remarkable children who have overcome or continue to deal with medical challenges in their daily lives. Twelve children were selected for the program, and they are visiting Ottawa en route to Orlando, Florida, where they will participate in the taping of a segment for the annual Children's Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast, the world's largest annual television fundraiser
The Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for its 170 member children's hospitals across North America, 14 of which are in Canada. One hundred per cent of the funds raised by the Network are distributed to member hospitals. Each year, the organization serves more than 2 million Canadian children and their families.
Please note that the opening remarks will be open to the media. Media who wish to cover this event are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance by 10:15 a.m.
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Media informationIsabelle Serrurier Rideau Hall Press Office 613-998-0287 www.gg.ca

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