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RAPID CITY, SD – This year’s Cutest Babies Photo Contest raised $3,700 to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at Rapid City Regional Hospital. There were 121 contest entries.
The winner in the birth to age 2 category was Ireland Roselles of Rapid City, and the runner-up was Josh Elder of Rapid City. The winner in the age 3 to 5 category was Emberlyn Thoms of Rapid City. The runner-up was Rowan Muhle of Cheyenne, Wy.
The number of votes a child received determined the contest winners. Votes were $1 each. Voting took place at the Rushmore Mall from April 10 through May 1, 2010.
The first place winner in the birth to 2 years old category received: a $150 gift card from the Rushmore Mall, $100 cash, a toy basket, a 3 ft. plush horse and a $20 gift certificate from the Rapid City Regional Hospital Gift Shop. The first place winner in the 3-5 years old category received: a $150 gift card from the Rushmore Mall, $100 cash, 1 year of dance lessons from On Your Toes School of Dancing, a toy basket, and a $20 gift certificate from Rapid City Regional Hospital Gift Shop. Runners-up in both categories received: a $75 gift card from the Rushmore Mall, $50 cash, a toy basket, a small plush gift and a $10 gift certificate from the Rapid City Regional Hospital Gift Shop. Every child who entered also received special CMN gifts.
“We thank the community, businesses, and event sponsors for generously supporting Children’s Miracle Network. The greatest fundraisers are those in which children can help children,” said Betty Quasney, Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation Project Coordinator.
The Rapid City Journal, Rushmore Mall, Black Hills FOX, Magic 93.9 and the Rapid City Regional Hospital were the sponsors of the event.
Children’s Miracle Network helps make medical miracles happen throughout the area served by Rapid City Regional Hospital. With money raised through special events, CMN is able to purchase medical equipment and fund programs for children’s services. One hundred percent of the money raised locally stays within the area to help hospitalized ill and injured children.
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NEWS MEDIA – For more information or to arrange an interview, please call Peggy Vidal, Regional Health Events Coordinator at (605) 719-5633. Thank you.
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