WHO:
M. Douglas Adkins, 33º, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Texas (S.G.I.G.) and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) Trustee
TSRHC patient, Jenna Martin, age 8 of Plano, Texas
More than 40 volunteer groups/TSRHC friends representing many area organizations
Santa Claus
TSRHC patients, families, volunteers and staff

WHAT:
To kick off the holiday season, more than 40 area volunteer groups, and TSRHC friends representing many Dallas-area organizations, are gathering at TSRHC to decorate trees throughout the hospital. M. Douglas Adkins, 33º, S.G.I.G. and TSRHC Trustee along with TSRHC patient, Jenna Martin, age 8 of Plano, Texas, will officially light TSRHC’s giant holiday tree. Santa Claus will be present to spread holiday cheer. Following the decorating extravaganza, TSRHC will provide dinner for all participants.

WHEN:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
5 p.m. - Holiday reception begins
5:45 p.m. - Program begins including lighting of the giant TSRHC holiday tree
6:10 p.m. - Decorating of more than 45 holiday trees throughout TSRHC begins and dinner for all participants served    

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.

HOSPITAL INFORMATION:
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.