You Never Know When You’ll Need a Miracle: A Hurley Story
It's that time of year again when our community comes together to make miracles happen! The Townsquare Media Flint, Let's Make Miracles Happen Radiothon to benefit Hurley Children's Hospital this week, and we're raising funds for Hurley Children's Hospital—a place that has been there for countless families in their darkest hours.
You never know when a child you love might need Hurley's lifesaving care. Hurley Children's Hospital is a beacon of hope and healing, whether it's a sudden illness, an unexpected accident, or a diagnosis that turns your world upside down. That's why your donations are so crucial.
The two-day event will focus on raising funds and sharing the stories of families whose lives have been touched by Hurley in some way. Whether it's the parents of premature twins, the little boy diagnosed with leukemia, or the mom of a 14oz miracle, the stories are unique and special to every parent of a "Hurley Kid"
I myself have a Hurley story to tell, but I realize how blessed I am knowing it could have been a much more serious circumstance. When you hear stories of parents leaving the hospital without their newborns you tend to rethink the issues that seemed bigger than they truly were. Still, when it's your child, the world seems to stop, and nothing else matters.
Just a few days before my youngest daughter celebrated her 2nd birthday, she started pulling at her ear and crying on and off. I took her to the ER where they cultured her ear and gave her some antibiotics with advice to see her pediatrician the next day... her birthday.
Once at the doctor, her fever had risen higher and she was crying in pain. The drainage had increased to the point of literally dripping. We were sent to Hurley where she was admitted. What a way to spend a birthday.
Between the pain and just being plain scared, my daughter was miserable and I was scared. The nurses and staff took right over to calm my little girl while they started IVs and administered meds as they got both of us settled into her room ( I wasn't going anywhere and they knew it).
Once all the "usual" procedures and admitting vitals were done we heard a knock on the door. The nurses and staff realized it was my daughter's birthday. They came walking in with a gift, and a cake! They sang to a now calmer, yet sleepy girl, and brought a little smile to her face... and a big one to mine.
We spent 5 days battling an ear infection that was vicious and invasive but was blessed to bypass any need for surgery. The staff at Hurley made sure to ease my worries and provide the most incredible care. They kept me updated and advised me on steps that may need to be taken the entire time. The nurses also went above and beyond with bringing me food, and towels, and making my "home away from home" comfortable.
I will never forget how wonderful Hurley Children's Hospital was to my family, and how important the extras are to so many others in our community with children needing special medical care at Hurley. Today that little girl is a Michigan State University graduate, a business owner, and a mom herself.
This year's Cars 108 Let's Make Miracles Happen Radiothon will take place on Thursday, September 5, and Friday, September 6 at the Townsquare Media Flint location at 3338 E. Bristol Road in Burton from 7 am - 5 pm each day.
Every dollar you give goes directly to supporting the incredible work done at Hurley So, tune in, listen to the stories of hope, and please consider donating. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will help Hurley continue to make miracles happen.
Please donate today by calling (877) 719-KIDS / (877) 719-5437 or scan the QR code below.
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