ORLANDO, FL (September 2, 2009) -- So you think you can sing? Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children invites Orlando-area kids to show their singing talent for a chance to perform for Joey Fatone at a kid karaoke contest. Children under the age of 13 are asked to send Internet links of their singing performances to 20days@orlandohealth.com by September 18.
A panel of judges from the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation will review the performances and select up to 15 finalists, ensuring that the various age ranges - from toddlers to teens - are represented. The finalists will have the opportunity to perform for former NSYNC singing sensation Joey Fatone at a kid’s karaoke contest Thursday, September 24 at the hospital. The event is part of the 20 Days of Caring special event series being held during the month of September to commemorate the hospital’s 20th birthday.
“Joey Fatone and his family have been tremendous supporters of the hospital in numerous ways,” said John Bozard, president of the Arnold Palmer Medical Center. “This kid karaoke contest is a fun way for children to show their appreciation to Joey for all that he has done to help the hospital and allow him to interact with area children during this festive occasion.”
The new music therapy program at Arnold Palmer Hospital is one example of the Fatones’ support. Joey Fatone and his family hosted a series of events to raise funds to develop the program, which is dedicated to using music and music therapy to assist in the treatment of pediatric oncology and hematology patients.
One finalist from the kid karaoke contest will be selected to perform in front of what is expected to be a crowd of thousands attending the 20 Years of Caring Block Party Saturday, September 26 on the Arnold Palmer Medical Center campus.
The block party is the culmination of hundreds of special offers, events and activities being held during September as part of the 20 Days of Caring. Other activities include retail and dining offers that result in a donation to the hospital, lectures by and about golfing legends, clinics that teach parents how to keep kids safe and healthy, and special appearances by representatives from Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. A complete list of activities is available at http://www.arnoldpalmerhospitalbirthday.com/ClientResources/20DaysCaring.
About Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, is a 158-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of children. Located in Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital provides expertise in pediatric specialties such as cardiac care, craniomaxillofacial surgery, emergency and trauma care, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pulmonology and sports medicine. Visit www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com to learn more about all of our specialties.
About Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, is a 285-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of women and babies. The hospital includes comprehensive fetal diagnostics and labor and delivery services, a regional center for neonatal intensive care, maternal intensive care and women’s services. Annually, more than 14,000 babies are expected to be born at Winnie Palmer Hospital, making it the busiest labor and delivery unit in the state of Florida. To learn more, visit www.winniepalmerhospital.com.