HeartThrob Ball
Teddy Bear Ride
Golf Outing
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital's 19th Annual HeartThrob Ball
The Heart Throb Ball, a black-tie celebration, has raised money for the children of Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for over a decade. This year it is taking place on Friday, July 24th at the Renaissance Hotel downtown. Our Courage Awards are presented at each HTB. Our event is SOLD OUT if you are interested in getting on the Waiting List please leave a message on our Hotline at 216.448.1220.
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Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital's 23rd Annual Teddy Bear Ride
Unfortunately, the 2009 Teddy Bear Ride scheduled on Sunday, August 9th will not take place as planned this year. We hope the motorcycle parade starting from the IX-Center to Cleveland Clinic’s Crile Building will resume in 2010. Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital will be collecting toys from 12P to 8PM at The Fest on Sunday, August 9th in Wickliffe, OH.
Other drop off locations in the community will be identified two weeks prior to The Fest. Tune into WNCX starting the week of Monday, July 27th for updates on donation locations and find out how you can support the "Teddy Bear Fund" in 2009.
2008 Teddy Bear Ride Summary
Approximately 12,000 bikes and over 13,000 motorcyclists participated in the event last year, which was the most successful ever. "The children love the bears," said Dr. Robert Wyllie, Physician-in-Chief of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. "Thanks to the generosity of the motorcyclists and our sponsors, these toys will bring smiles to many young faces. We hand them out all year long to children who are undergoing medical procedures, recovering from illness or surgery, or just need a lift during a difficult time."
Last year our parade was led by popular WNCX air personality, Paula Balish, as well as other notable community leaders. Over 200 volunteers from every division in the Cleveland Clinic greeted the bikers and accepted the toys at the Crile Building on the hospital's main campus.
For the first time in 2008, a Biker Fashion Show, coordinated with the Cleveland Harley Davidson Sales Company, featured new styles from the foremost motorcycle clothier and followed by a dance presentation to the sounds of cycle music by Cleveland Ballroom. A BBQ meal was also available at the finish line this year, plus other snacks and beverages available for purchase at both locations. Thanks to donations from Ohio Farmers and other companies, the bikers enjoyed refreshments and music outside the building in perfect weather.
But the real pleasure of the Teddy Bear Ride was watching the children's faces light up as they got out of their hospital rooms to enjoy the fun. "My wife and I do charity rides all over the country," said one biker during the event. "This one is the best."
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Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital's 15th Annual Golf Outing
Tournament Chair, Ronald A. Rice - Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of RPM International, Inc., with Dr. Robert and Dr. Elaine Wyllie
Our golf outing is scheduled for August 3, 2009 at the Mayfield Country Club in South Euclid. In addition to playing golf you can get involved by donating items for our auction, raffle, and prizes. The proceeds raised support important programs such as Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital Pediatric Heart/Lung Transplant Center; Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism that includes a year-round school; and a week-long overnight "Fresh Air Camp" for kids who are ventilator-dependent. Please contact Heather Huston Barkley at 216.445.1038 for more details.
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