Over the past three decades, Precious Moments products have raised millions of dollars for worthwhile organizations helping children. Beginning in 2012, Precious Moments, Inc. is a national partner with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – a charity that raises funds and awareness for 170 North American children’s hospitals that treat more than 17 million patients each year.

           
To launch its participation PMI has developed a Precious Moments figurine and two hanging ornaments that will generate a donation of 5-percent of the suggested retail price for every piece sold. The unique aspect of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is that money raised locally, remains for use by the local children’s hospital.

           
“We are so proud to announce our partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,” said Don Butcher, PMI President. “The wonderful work that they do benefits children and their families when they need it most. Through the support of our dedicated retailers and devoted collectors, we know that our fundraising efforts will be successful.”

           
What began in 1983 with a televised fundraiser in a small studio, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has grown to one of North America’s leading children’s charities. Since its humble beginnings, CMN has raised more than $4.3 billion – most of it a dollar or two at a time.

           
The founding mission of CMN Hospitals was based on two simple goals:

Help as many children as possible by raising funds for children’s hospitals.

Keep funds in the community in which they were raised to help local children.

 

           
In keeping with this familiar symbol, each of the three Precious Moments pieces portrays the teardrop-eyed child holding three colored balloons. Inspirationally titled, You Are A Miracle, there are two ornaments – a boy and a girl – and the figurine is the same little girl.  Ornaments are 4.0-in. high and have a suggested retail price of $25 each when they arrive in stores in mid-June; the figurine is 6.5-in. high, and will be delivered in mid-February with a suggested retail price of $45.  The porcelain bisque pieces will be available in retail stores and can also be ordered online at www.preciousmoments.com.

           
“Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is truly honored to have Precious Moments as a national sponsor,” said LaMar Williams, Director of Development at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “The child-focused concept central to Precious Moments figurines certainly lends itself well to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The urgent need to provide funds dedicated to helping restore children’s health is a huge task and we welcome Precious Moments as a partner in our effort.”

           
For additional information about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit its website at www.CMNHospitals.org.  For more information about the Precious Moments sponsorship, contact Terri Heckmaster at PMI, (417) 359-3054.