Contact: Tim Gehret
843.792.2626
Nov. 1, 2006
Charleston -- Customers can donate to the MUSC Children's Hospital's SEEWALL project through WenCoast Restaurants, the parent company of the regional Wendy's Fast Food Chain. WenCoast has agreed to designate SEEWALL as the recipient of its countertop donations for the months of November and December.
John M. Sanders, MUSC Children's Hospital Administrator, and Ric Southers, VP Operations for WenCoast Restaurants, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. "We are so lucky to have Wendy's as a partner in continuing our effort to introduce the exciting SEEWALL program at the MUSC Children's Hospital. They are truly showing a commitment to our hospital and to the children. This holiday fund-raising event will bring the excitement of sea life to our patients at a difficult time. They are making a difference for our kids and family's lives," said Sanders.
SEEWALL is an unprecedented combination of art and technology that offers pediatric patients an escape from the confinement of the hospital by means of illuminated seascapes, computer animation and plasma displays that project moving images of fish and sea-life; all of which are accompanied by a continuous musical score performed by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. It is located in the MUSC Children's Hospital, and adheres to the concept of using visual and performing arts to aid in the healing process.
"What better cause to support than the health and well being of a child. Wendy's is very proud to partner with the MUSC Children's Hospital through the SEEWALL project for a holiday fund raising project," Southers said. "Our goal is to create a long term partnership between the two groups that will serve the community for years to come. As a brand and a local business, Wendy's believes it is very important to be a part of the community, supporting those who support us. To that end we hope you will join us in being part of this great cause."
SEEWALL is a collaboration of the MUSC Children's Hospital, The South Carolina Aquarium, and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, with local artists Olga Stamatiou, Rocco Zappia and Matthew Zappia.
MUSC Children's Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the health of children throughout South Carolina and to providing an environment that supports excellence in pediatric patient care, teaching and research. Built in 1987, Children's Hospital is South Carolina's largest and most comprehensive pediatric healthcare center. MUSC Children's Hospital has earned top ranking from U.S. News & World Report, American Health Magazine and The Best Doctors in America. Child magazine continues to rank MUSC Children's Hospital as one of the top pediatric facilities in the country. Visit our website www.musckids.com.
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