Special Events

Events

Kids Day

Kids Day is a community event to raise public awareness and funds to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and is sponsored the Sacramento Bee in partnership with the Ben Ali Shriners and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Volunteers take to street corners, schools, shopping malls and other locations to sell a special Kids Day edition of The Sacramento Bee, highlighting the patients and programs of Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Kids Day papers sell for $1, and 75-cents of each dollar directly benefits Shriners Hospitals for Children.

To learn more about Kids Day or to volunteer, call the Kids Day Hotline at (916) 453-2332.

October 13-19

Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

The PGA TOUR Las Vegas event brings together the world's best golfers, the excitement of Las Vegas and celebrities...all in support of Shriners Hospitals for Children. For tickets and more information, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com.

October 17

Justin Timberlake and Friends: A Special Evening Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children

Grammy award winner Justin Timberlake has invited some of the hottest names in music to join him at the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas for a concert to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. The all-star line-up includes the Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Will.i.am., Adam Levine of Maroon 5, 50 cent, Boyz II Men, Esmee Denters and Leona Lewis. For tickets or more information visit www.jtshrinersopen.com.

Community Events and Programs

Built on the philosophy that people can make a difference in the lives of others, Shriners Hospitals for Children has long recognized the importance of including the community in its programs.

Career days, health fairs, prevention programs, and other events give groups of all ages an opportunity to interact with professionals and learn about current health care issues.

SHCNC Lecture Series: The SHCNC Lecture Series is an ongoing program for physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and the general public. Presentations are offered from Noon – 1 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of month in the first-floor auditorium of the Sacramento Shriners Hospital.

Burn Prevention: Shriners Burn Team offers prevention programs geared to children from preschool through high school. Puppets, interactive activities, and visual presentations are incorporated into the program that educates children about the risks of burn injuries and how to prevent them.

Careers in Health Care: High school and college students learn about Shriners Hospitals for Children and the many different careers available in the health care field through programs given by hospital staff. Topics covered range from intensive care nursing to facilities management and nutritional services.

Further information about these programs may be obtained by calling the Public & Community Relations Office at (916) 453-2018.