Jenny Sanford Hosts 2009 First Lady's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

March 31, 2009

Patients from Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Invited to Egg Hunt

COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009- This afternoon Mrs. Sanford will host the 2009 First Lady’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, co-sponsored by Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and Junior League of Columbia. The egg hunt will take place at 4:30 pm on the Governor’s Mansion grounds (800 Richland Street, Columbia).

Mrs. Sanford said, It is an honor for me to welcome all the children who have been treated this year at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and to celebrate all the wondrous good works and miracles performed there every day. We are blessed to have such a fine institution in our community with great doctors and nurses and incredible caregivers and volunteers.

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital patients’ ages 3-10 who were hospitalized in the past year have been invited to the egg hunt. The First Lady will be joined by the Easter Bunny, Children’s Hospital Mascot Richie Raccoon and supporters from Children’s Hospital including their board members, CHAMPIONS volunteers and staff. 

For more information please contact Curry Hagerty in the Office of the First Lady at 803-737-4772.