Thumbelina - World's Smallest Horse - to Visit Patients at
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

WHO:
Guinness Book of World Records™ “World’s Smallest Horse,” Thumbelina
Michael Goessling, Goose Creek Farms Miniature Horse Ranch, St. Louis, Mo.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patient families, friends and staff

WHAT:
Thumbelina, the “World’s Smallest Horse,” as officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records™ will be visiting the patients at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Thumbelina will be visiting TSRHC through The Thumbelina Children's Tour, which offers free visits to children's hospitals, special schools and summer camps and charitable fundraising events.
 
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
10:30 a.m.   Thumbelina visits TSRHC patients

WHERE:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas  75219
*Please meet TSRHC representative at main entrance to be escorted to the event.

ABOUT THUMBELINA:
At 17.5 inches tall, tiny Thumbelina commands a lot of attention now that she is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records™ as the “World’s Smallest Horse.” Thumbelina has conquered a life-threatening birth defect and brings joy to children around the world while drawing attention to various worthwhile children’s causes. The Thumbelina Charitable Trust has proudly been established to raise awareness and funds for numerous children’s charities. Additional information can be obtained at www.worldssmallesthorse.com.

ABOUT TSRHC:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit www.tsrhc.org.