ASHES Conference Attendees Present Donation to St. Louis Charity
St. Louis, October 4, 2007 — Conference attendees from the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) of the American Hospital Association donated $1,019.80 to Catch A Falling Star; a St. Louis based organization focusing on developmental issues affecting children with autism. As part of the ASHES 3rd Annual Hearts and Hands Volunteer Event, attendees were asked to donate $1.00 each in order to raise funds for this local charity. Jani-King International, an ASHES sponsor, matched the donations raised at the conference. With the help of the ASHES member and Jani-King, the grand total raised for Catch A Falling Star was $2039.60.
“For the past 3 years, ASHES attendees have been giving back to the community in the different cities that have hosted the Annual Conference,” says ASHES 2007 President Rose Hamann, CHESP. “Albert Einstein once said ‘The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving’. These great words convey the dedication of all of our members to a better community.”
For additional information about the ASHES 3rd Annual “Hearts and Hands Volunteer Event” visit www.ashes.org.
About Catch A Falling Star
Located in the heart of St. Louis, the mission of CAFS is to “strengthen the physical and social skills of children with disabilities while promoting inclusion in everyday living.” The organization provides recreational and social activities for kids with autism and other social, mental, and behavioral challenges. CAFS’ programs and activities are open for children 2-14years of age. For more information about CAFS visit www.catchafallingstar.org.
About ASHES
The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services, of the American Hospital Association, is the premier health care organization for over 2,200 environmental services, housekeeping, waste management, transport and textile care professionals - the only health care environmental services organization affiliated with the American Hospital Association.
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ASHES 2010 Annual Conference
& Healthcare Marketplace
September 26 - 30, 2010
Gaylord National Harbor
Washington, DC
metropolitan area
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