When Mary Vaughn thinks back to when she realized her son needed help, one moment stands out. When he was young, she took James to jump on bounce houses with friends. It was busy and loud. He quickly became overwhelmed and upset, but he couldn’t form words to explain why. “I knew the words were…
Here’s your chance to win a brand-new home, a 2024 BMW and other prizes. Tickets are now on sale for the Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle. The raffle offers a chance to win a new home in Norton Commons valued at approximately $800,000 and a 2024 BMW X3 from BMW of Louisville plus…
Being a facility dog requires patience, a calm demeanor and adaptability. These qualities are even more important for dogs supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD often experience anxiety, stress induced by new environments, difficulty with social engagement and a need for sensory support. The Norton Children’s Autism Center has state-of-the-art equipment…
Talk to Tonii Rizzo and you’ll find he’s a humble guy, despite the fact that he has led fundraising efforts that have netted $6 million for Norton Children’s Hospital. He and his wife, Martha, also have given generously from their own pockets. The former Abel Construction executive has taken the mission of Norton Children’s Hospital…
Cancer patients at Norton Children’s now have a furry companion to help them through treatment. Thanks to a gift from Aiden’s Legacy and with support from raiseRED, Luna is the newest employee of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. The 2-year-old black Labrador works in the cancer unit in Norton Children’s Hospital and at the Novak Center…
Photo: Jeffrey Cumberbatch, chair of the Norton Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors and Marita Willis, chair of the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation board of trustees Chair Marita Willis arrives at board meetings a few minutes early to silently read the Norton Healthcare mission statement. It’s the line about…
Norton Children’s celebrated the opening of its new campus in Hikes Point. The facility represents a $16 million investment with the goal of enhancing pediatric care in the community. The 45,000-square-foot facility, located in the former Kmart building off Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road, is the new home to Norton Children’s Autism Center. It also…
Norton Children’s Hospital and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. A $15 million lead gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point of a $60 million vision to expand diabetes care for children and adults, as well as build…
North Harrison Elementary School students raised $41,179.46 for Norton Children’s Hospital — the most the school has raised in more than 30 years of fundraisers. The Ramsey, Indiana, students raised $41,179.46 for Norton Children’s Hospital beat their previous fundraising record of $39,543.53 in 2019. The effort skipped 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The students raise…
Olivia “Liv” Miller was an active toddler and constantly on the go. When she started showing signs of fatigue and generally not being herself, her mother and father took her to their pediatrician in Owensboro, Kentucky. Olivia had come down with pneumonia along with tonsillitis. The decision was made to remove her tonsils and adenoids….
Community members have an opportunity to send children who are patients at Norton Children’s facilities a Valentine’s Day greeting. The greetings can be selected at NortonChildrens.com/Valentine. From Feb. 1 to 10, 2022, people can choose from seven different Valentine’s Day cards with heartfelt messages on the front and fun kids’ activities on the back. The…
When you see Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner organizations in Southern Indiana raising funds, they’re now supporting your local children’s hospital: Norton Children’s Hospital. For years, the funds raised in Southern Indiana were sent to Indianapolis. “We’re excited to be able to work with groups in Southern Indiana to keep funds local — funds that…