The Mission of the Log A Load For Kids program is to raise funds to improve children’s health through treatment, education and research at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Despite his weak muscles, scoliosis and a large plastic brace worn for 12 hours each night, Ryan walks forward confidently. He has a resilient inner strength, is bright and has a positive effect on his classmates.

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Name: Ryan
Home: IL, USA

Ryan is always putting his best foot forward. His every step displays his unique determination and knack for defying odds.

Ryan first challenged the odds at only 10 months old, when he was diagnosed with Pompe disease, an often-fatal neuromuscular disorder. Doctors told his parents not to “have any expectations for your...(read more)

Rich Palermo
 

WINTER'S DEMISE, SPRING'S HOPE!

Well in spite of everything stand-in groundhog Punxatawney Pete had to say about it, the Eastern U.S. has just come out of a mild winter, and I hope improved conditions for homebuilding--and--logging--continue to line up, here and across the nation, supporting a sustained recovery in all parts of our economy.

Here in Charlottesville, Virginia, we've broken ground, and the new Unviersity of Virginia Children's Hospital, known as the Battle Buildling, has begun to rise--inpart, due to help from our local Log A Load For Kids contributions over the past years.   Virignia Log A Load recently pledged to sponsor and build a chemotherapy infusion bay--a cheerful space filled with light and color--where kids can feel comfortable and safe while receiving this necessary, and no-so-kind, treatment to save their lives.

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