Walter Wright, Adventist Health System board chairman and a cancer survivor, addressed Cancer Survivors Day attendees at Brookfield Zoo on June 12. More than 1,200 cancer survivors and their guests attended the celebration, sponsored by Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. The event focused on the joy of life and included a picnic lunch and program.
Wright, who celebrated his birthday at the event, shared lessons he learned about his relationship with God during his treatment. Participants stood for roll call, signifying one to 40 years of being survivors.
Lynn Larson, Adventist Midwest Health writer/media liaison
Community Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
More than 1,800 people attended the colossal golden anniversary celebration for Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital on June 26. A Teddy Bear Clinic with free bears for the children; interactive, fun, and informative health-oriented displays; and entertainment including the Bill Pollack Band, Radio Disney, Circus Boy, a rock-climbing wall, and an animal show appealed to the crowd.
"The enthusiastic support of employees to celebrate our anniversary with the community made this a wonderfully successful event," notes Tim Cook, CEO, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. The hospital is counting down the next 12 months to the completion of its new Patient Care Center.
Lynn Larson, Adventist Midwest Health writer/media liaison
