“If you do what you love, then you never work a day in your life.” This amazing and true statement sums up what The Scene is all about! Our community does not mind working hard to promote and support our performing artist, local businesses, and philanthropy goals since we don’t feel like it is work at all. Our goal is to sell out every single one of our events no matter the size, location, or anything else standing in our way of our shared goals. The Scene is all about having fun also. The saying of “Work Hard, Play Hard” comes to mind but really it should be “Fun Hard, Play Hard” is our opinion because of our process and attitude about our goals.
On a much more serious and important note. Our community does work hard to sell out events for fundraising to help our organization give as much as we can to other charity organizations that focus on children and equality to show reciprocity in the act of helping those that really need Hope and Help. All the charity organizations The Scene donates to are highly rated by watch group organizations that rate the charity organizations on several metrics to confirm the quality of the charity organizations. Below is a list of the charity organizations The Scene currently in the initial start-up phase donates to….
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) has a global network of more than 260 Chapters in 62 countries and regions and supports families in accessing medical care for children. RMHC programs provide families with somewhere to stay, in or near leading hospitals and healthcare services, helping to ensure they have access to the medical care their child needs. RMHC is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. Ronald McDonald Family Room programs offer a quiet respite for all families right in the hospital. And Ronald McDonald Care Mobile programs bring fundamental medical and dental care to underserved communities. Below is a quote from the organization.
“We believe that when families are together, they cope together. We believe that no family should have to deal with their child’s medical crisis.”
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, was designated as an NCI cancer center in 1977 and named a comprehensive cancer center in 2008. The mission of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center is to advance cures for pediatric cancer through research and treatment. St. Jude is the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated solely to children.
The St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center brings together physicians and scientists from diverse fields into five multidisciplinary research programs. These programs are designed to drive fundamental scientific discoveries in the biology of pediatric cancer; translate them into treatments and cures for children with brain tumors, solid tumors, and blood cancers; and determine how to help survivors lead longer, healthier lives. Cancer center investigators collaborate extensively across the institution, the United States, and the globe to help children fighting cancer everywhere. Below is a quote from the organization:
“Many families come to St. Jude thinking it’s like any other hospital. But because of our supporters, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.”
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 2+1⁄2 and 18 years old.[2] Make-A-Wish was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix.[3] The organization operates through its 59 chapters located throughout the United States. Make-A-Wish also operates in nearly 50 other countries around the world through 39 international affiliates. Below is a quote from the organization:
“A wish begins with Hope.”
“And hope begins with You.”
Future Giving once The Scene has a national presence.
Top 7 Children’s Hospitals in the United States
- Boston Children’s Hospital: This hospital is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and has been ranked as the best children’s hospital in the nation for eight consecutive years. It offers a full range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties, as well as innovative research and clinical trials. It is also home to the world’s largest pediatric research enterprise, with more than 3,000 scientists and staff.
- Texas Children’s Hospital: This hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric health care systems in the country. It has three campuses, four emergency centers, 19 pediatric care locations and more than 50 specialty clinics. It is also a leader in pediatric heart care, cancer care, neurology and neurosurgery.
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: This hospital is a nonprofit academic medical center that serves as the primary pediatric teaching hospital of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. It has more than 600 registered beds and offers more than 100 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It is also known for its excellence in research, innovation, and quality improvement.
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: This hospital is the oldest and one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the world. It is affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has more than 500 beds and 50 specialty centers. It is also renowned for its breakthroughs in pediatric medicine, such as the first successful separation of conjoined twins and the first fetal surgery.
- Children’s National Hospital: This hospital is based in Washington, D.C., and serves as the primary pediatric referral center for the region. It has more than 300 beds and offers more than 50 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It is also a leader in pediatric research, education and advocacy, with a focus on improving health equity and outcomes for children.
- UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh: This hospital is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) health system and is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. It has more than 300 beds and offers more than 40 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It is also a pioneer in organ transplantation, gene therapy and robotic surgery.
- Children’s Hospital Colorado: This hospital is located in Aurora, Colorado, and is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. It has more than 400 beds and offers more than 40 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It is also a leader in pediatric research, innovation and advocacy, with a focus on improving child health across the state and beyond.