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Aleppo Welcomes the Howards

      Illustrious Potentate Jeffrey Arnold and I first saw the Howards’ success story at the 134th Imperial Session in St. Louis, Missouri, and there was not a dry eye in the auditorium when they were done. Illustrious Jeff decided he would like to bring the Howard family to you at the January 23 Ceremonial, with the same results. My job was to coordinate bringing them to Boston and making sure they had a great time while they were here, and we certainly did have a great time.
      Friday we went to the Grand Lodge Building on Tremont St. in Boston, where Noble Carlton Hill, the Grand Lodge Supply Officer, gave us a great tour of that historic building and all of the lodge rooms as well as many “extra stories” about all sorts of things. Then we went to the North End and had a great lunch.
      Throughout the planning of this weekend Brian said he wanted seafood, so Friday night we went to Gloucester and he had his first Lobster! I would like to thank Ted Critch for being such a great help in carting us around!
      Saturday’s Ceremonial was a great time, with Fez Head Fred escorting the Howards to the newly installed Potentate. It was great watching Brian, Shana, Pam and Ralph with their story and how Shriner philanthropy helped them after such a tragedy. It is also a strong reminder to us that this is why we do what we do! I would like to thank Illustrious Jeff for allowing me to be part of the Howards’ trip to Boston.

Aleppo Shriners News, VOLUME LXVII Number 2, March/April 2010

He Could Have Drummed All Night

     Aleppo’s special guest at the January 2009 Ceremonial was Noble Dan Caro from Jerusalem Shrine in New Orleans. A native of Metairie, Louisiana, Dan was a patient at the Shriners Hospital for Children–Boston after being burned in a gas explosion at the age of two. Although he lost the fingers on both hands and was burnt over 70% of his body, the treatment he received at the hospital allowed him to recover and pursue his dream of becoming a professional jazz drummer.

     He received a full scholarship to Louisiana State University, where he studied New Orleans jazz. He has since performed with such jazz luminaries as Ashish Khan, Michael Ray, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Karl Denson, Marshall Allen and the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

     On Friday, January 23, Dan visited the Shriners Hospital for Children–Boston with Illustrious Potentate Robert F. Smith, his Lady Helen, Aleppo Public Relations Chairman Douglas Dodge, and Ted Critch. At the hospital, he performed for the patients, their families, and the hospital staff. He also spoke about his experiences at the hospital and with the Shriners, especially all the good that comes out of what the Shriners and the hospitals do. Dan endured countless operations, and the research that went into his surgeries has been applied to improve the quality of care for patients who came after him.

     On Saturday, a biographical film about Dan was shown at the Ceremonial. He then played with the Aleppo Brass Band, and delivered a speech to the Nobility, Ladies and guests in attendance. Dan then engaged in an encore performance with the Brass Band.

     Dan’s story is a tribute to the skill of the doctors at Shriners Hospitals for Children. It is also a tribute to the indomitability of the human spirit; Dan chose to follow his dreams in spite of the obstacles in his path, and we can all take a lesson from his example. If we ever needed a concrete example of what the hospitals do for the lives of individuals, Noble Dan Caro is it.

Aleppo Shriners News, VOLUME LXVI Number 2, March/April 2009

Your Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund Needs You!

How can I help?

Nobles All,

We are entering into another year where the Aleppo Shrine Hospital Children’s Transportation Fund is expected to raise and expend an excess of $300,000.00 dollars. These funds are mostly voluntary donations and are the result of your hard work. Though they are Shrine Hospital Funds and fully deductible, they are distributed locally to aid and transport children in our two Massachusetts hospitals.

The cost to Aleppo for one acute care flight to our Boston Hospital is now approaching $50,000.00 per flight. Our largest fundraiser is the annual North-South Football Game and nets the Transportation Fund about $70,000.00. As you can see, this amount barely covers one flight. The remainder of this money is raised from the contributions of our Shrine Clubs, Units, paper Crusades and Can Tabs.

If you are a new Noble or an existing one willing to help, there are many avenues you may and get involved. We always need help manning our Paper Drivers and collecting Can Tabs. The time requirements can be as little or as much as you have to offer. If you need more information or assistance with any of the above, send me a note to; Aleppo Shriners, Attn: Peter K. Stone, 99 Fordham Road , Wilmington , MA 01887 . Or call 978-657-4202. I will answer any questions you may have and try to guide you to the choice that is right for you.

To our Shrine Clubs and Units, we thank you for all that you do. While costs are constantly on the increase, please consider a new fundraiser or an additional day for an existing one. Our Shrine Hospitals and children have come to rely on our support and it is our hope to meet any request sent from them without delay.

Remember, our aim is not just to raise money but to educate everyone we can of the wonderful things our Hospitals do for the children and to find new children in need of our services. The rewards far outweigh the time spent helping those who so urgently need our support.

We thank you for your efforts in the past. We expect great things from you in the future and we know your hears will swell with the knowledge that you have promoted your Shrine Hospitals and helped the children so desperately in need of our services.

Fraternally,

Peter K. Stone and the Committee

Aleppo Shriners News, VOLUME LXV Number 2, March/April 2007

Boston Burns Hospital Board of Trustees

During the recent Board of trustees meeting, David S. McKechnie was appointed to serve as Vice Chairman of our Board of Governors in 2007.

Alton L. Moore was re-elected to serve another three-year term on the Board of Governors. His term will expire on December 31, 2009.

Robert C. Keogh was elected to emeritus status on our Board.

John F. Sugden, Jr. was elected to serve a three-year term on our Board. His term will expire on December 31, 2009.

We look forward to their continued participation.

On behalf of the Shriners burns Hospital, allow me to express my deep personal gratitude to Aleppo Shriners for their support. I assure you that we could not progress in our mission of helping children in need without the dedication they have shown to our hospital program.

Bruce Bradigan,
Chairman, Board of Governors

Aleppo Shriners News, VOLUME LXV Number 2, March/April 2007

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