Makenna Foundation Benefits Kentucky Children's Hospital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2010) – RE/MAX Creative Realty and The Makenna Foundation will hold the 10th annual fundraising event, The Art of Making Miracles, from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 to benefit Kentucky Children's Hospital and the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center. The event is held on the grounds of RE/MAX Creative Realty at the corner of Man O’ War and Palumbo. Tickets are $60 in advance ($70 at the door).

The Art of Making Miracles is the result of a dream of two parents to honor their child and a vision of a host of companies and individuals who desire to give something special back to the community.

"We are proud to have the opportunity to be a large part of the new state-of-the-art children’s emergency facility," said Sheila David, executive director of The Makenna Foundation. "Thanks to your help and contributions the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center offers bright, colorful and cheerful surroundings specially designed for the care of Kentucky’s children."

The opening of the new Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center and the UK Chandler Emergency Department took place July 14. As the only dedicated pediatric emergency department and Level I Trauma Center in Central and Eastern Kentucky, the center is able to treat the most severe pediatric emergencies along with all other pediatric emergency care needs.

"Over the years, The Makenna Foundation has made some significant contributions to Kentucky Children's Hospital," said Dr. Tim Bricker, Jacqueline A. Noonan, M.D. Children's Miracle Network Endowed Professor and chair, Department of Pediatrics at the UK College of Medicine, and physician-in-chief of Kentucky Children's Hospital. "We appreciate the hard work of Sheila and Greg David as well as the community leaders who sponsor this fun event. And, we are grateful for our new Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center. After all, kids are our priority."

For more information and to order tickets, contact Sheila David at (859) 422-2010 or at Info@MakennaFoundation.org.