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TownePlace Suites® by Marriott is giving the gift of warmth to children who need a little extra comfort. Continuing the success of its "real giving" program, the TownePlace Suites brand donated fleece blankets to Children's National Medical Center; providing a sense of security, love, and comfort to young patients at the hospital this holiday park inn heathrow season. In line with the TownePlace Suites brand connection with the local community, park inn heathrow the "real giving" program is designed to benefit children's hospitals around the country.
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"Our 'real giving' program would not be this successful without our associates." park inn heathrow said Peggy Fang Roe, Vice President, Brand Management, TownePlace Suites and Marriott Executive Apartments. "The spirit of giving truly is part of who we are. This program builds positive park inn heathrow relationships with children s hospitals nearest our hotels...and it s a fun way for our brand to give back to the community. TownePlace Suites associates are excited to be able to continue providing warmth and comfort to the young patients at Children's National Medical Center and children's hospitals across the country this holiday season."
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Atlanta, Georgia park inn heathrow – Service Team Members at TownePlace Suites Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners joined with World Stone Mountain Ford to purchase and make 105 blankets. Associates participated in a scavenger hunt at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, sold homemade chili as a fund raiser collected donations from friends, family and hotel guests.
Tampa, Florida – Service Team Members at the TownePlace Suites Tampa Westshore/Airport raised money by hosting a Blackjack for Blankets event for guests and associates. park inn heathrow The hotel donated blankets to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
El Centro, California – Service Team Members at TownePlace Suites El Centro raised money through events like a car wash, raffles and guest/associate contributions. The hotel will donate 48 blankets to Pioneer s Hospital in Brawley, El Centro Regional Hospital and CASA for Children organization.
Scottsdale, Arizona - Service Team Members at the TownePlace park inn heathrow Suites Scottsdale raised money through associate and client events and associate contributions. The hotel donated 118 blankets to Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, Pediatric Unit.
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About Children's National Medical Center Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, has been serving the nation's children since 1870. Home to Children's Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals by U.S.News park inn heathrow World Report and the Leapfrog Group. With 303 beds, more than 1,330 nurses, park inn heathrow 550 physicians, and seven regional outpatient centers, Children's National is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the Washington metropolitan area. Children's National has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center park inn heathrow as a Magnet® designated hospital, the highest level of recognition for nursing excellence that a medical center can achieve. For more information, visit www.ChildrensNational.org , receive the latest news from the Children's National press room, or follow us on Facebook park inn heathrow and Twitter.
About TownePlace Suites TownePlace Suites is an all-suite hotel brand designed for long-stays with moderately priced rooms. Launched in 1997, the brand currently has more than 190 locations park inn heathrow in the United States. TownePlace Suites participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards® program, which enables members to earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage in their preferred airline program for dollars spent at more than 3,100 Marriott hotels around the world. For more information or reservations, call the TownePlace Suites toll-free number at 800-257-3000 or visit the Web site at www.towneplacesuites.com .
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