SUTTON CHILDREN’S WOMEN’S COUNCIL: The 2009 Rhythm in Blues, “Up, Up and Away!”, sponsored by the Women’s Council of CHRISTUS Schumpert Foundation to benefit the Child Life Program and Sutton Children’s Medical Center was held June 13, 2009 at Fox Creek Farms.  The event was a great success with over 360 people in attendance, including 5 Platinum sponsors, 23 Gold sponsors, 47 patrons, and 93 general admission guests.   Over 100 gifts were contributed by local vendors for the Live and Silent auctions, which cleared over $34,000, with a total event net profit of $71,724.

Come join the fun and meet new people while helping others through the many volunteer opportunities at Sutton Children’s. Become a member of the Women’s Council by calling the Foundation office (681-6781) or using the attached membership form. Dues are $25. 

  2009 Women’s Council Membership form attached.
 SUTTON CHILDREN’S KIDS’ COUNCIL: Any child (Age 5-15) who is interested in giving of their time to help children who are in the hospital feel better. LEARN TO BE A VOLUNTEER! Kids can help with skits for closed circuit TV, make medi-dolls, prepare for holidays, parties and special events.

For more information, please call the Foundation office at 681-6228 or email Theresa.Sherrell@christushealth.org.

2009 Bikers “Run with the Nuns III”:   The third annual Run with the Nuns Motorcycle Rally and Show is scheduled for October 24, 2009, at the Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack.  Last year, nearly 500 bikers participated, and organizers expect many more this year. Registration is $25 and includes event T-shirt, breakfast, lunch, and tickets for door prizes.  There will also be bands and vendors on site. Proceeds will benefit the Cara Center.   To register, click here for a mail-in registration form, or register online by clicking here.  For more information, see Current Events on this website or visit www.runwiththenuns.com or call 318-681-6100.  Click here to order your Run With The Nuns t-shirt that comes free with your registration fee.  (Please note that registration fee with a XXL and XXXL t-shirt order will be an additional $2.00.)  Vendor booth space is available.  Click here for the vendor agreement.