People begin to gather for the event held in the Medical Mall
photo by Dennis Norwood
Members of the CSAS orchstra provided festive music
photo by Dennis Norwood
Members of the Beauty and the Beast float pose prior to the Parade of Presents
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Members of the CSAS orchestra woodwind section
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Erlanger staff members watch the proceedings from above
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Members of the CSAS brass section perform
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The Erlanger Quartet, made up of very talented employees, are, left to right, Tyra Gray, Crystal Wilson, Dee Hardin and Walter Robertson
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Pageant tile holders urge everyone to donate
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Walter Robertson entertains the audience
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The quartet's pianist was Janda White
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Pageant beauties pose with a young patient
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The Coca-Cola Bear with admirers
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Miss Tennessee Caty Davis is recognized on her 23rd birthday
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Miss Scenic City, Grace Brody, is introduced to the audience
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Miracle Child Adalyn, age four, receives her "medal" from Don Muller, CEO of Children's Hospital
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Caroline, age 4, with her mom and Don Muller
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Drew, age 2, from Ooltewah, with his mom and Don Muller
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Young Mac, age 4, had quite the personality
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It was announced that Stella had beaten leukemia this past year
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Grace Brody, Miss Scenic City Teen, gives a dazzling smile for the camera
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Erlanger President and CEO Kevin Spiegel turns on the Medical Mall's Christmas tree
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Beauty and the Beast perform a dance for the parade judges and audience
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The Littlest Who in Whoville was on-hand for the Parade of Presents
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Miss Chattanooga, Christine Williamson, shares a laugh with a young patient
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Miss Tennessee, Caty Davis, shows off her snowman mask
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A ballet dancer performs for the Nursing Unit's Nutcracker themed entry
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A young attendee enjoys the festivities
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Life Force staffer entertains the gathered audience
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Santa's sleigh is filled with toys fo the Child Life program
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Santa arrives to bring a close to the parade
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It was a festive and touching afternoon on Tuesday as Erlanger Health System held its annual Miracle Child introduction in the Medical Mall. Fifteen area children, with diagnosis from VACTERL Syndrome and Bronchitis to Acute Myeloid Leukemia.were recognized on stage by Don Muller, CEO of Children's Hospital.
Several hundred were in attendance and many eyes were left in a wet state as the children were introduced.
Cell phone cameras flashed and the kids responded as only young children facing Christmas can. It was one of the hospital's proudest moments.
The love and care these very special children receive daily was on display from the nurses, doctors and staff members who touch these young lives in a most magnificent manner.
The event, hosted by Children's Hospital Foundation, included music by the Chattanooga School for Arts and Science's orchestra and the hospital's very own Erlanger Quartet. Hospital departments participated in a parade of presents to support the Child Life program.
In attendance were many of the current title holders from area pageants, including Miss Tennessee Caty Davis and Miss Chattanooga Christine Williamson.
The Miracle Children will represent Children's Hospital at Erlanger throughout the coming year as part of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.