The Mystic Shrine of North America is an International, non-profit organization founded on August 13th, 1870. In 1922 it expanded its horizons when it opened the first Shrine Hospital for Children. That is the Shrine Charitable Foundation which is frequently referred to as:
"The World's Greatest Philanthropy"
Shriner's Hospitals. located in Canada, the United States and Mexico, are maintained and operated by the Shrine of North America. Patients are never charged for any care or service received at the hospitals; including all outpatient and inpatient care, diagnostic services, surgery, medical care, casts, braces, X-rays, rehabilitation programs, recreation, clothing and continuation of their education.
This philanthropy is supported by each Shriner's annual hospital assessment, fund-raising events and by contibutions and bequests of our many friends who want to make an Investment In Humanity; to help improve the quality of life for crippled and burned children.
Tax deductible contributions can be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children through gifts of cash, securities, real estate, life insurance and through provisions in wills or trusts.
The Nobles that make up the Shrine come from all walks of life. They include janitors and judges, teachers and truck drivers, lawyers and laymen, clergy and carpenters, foremost leaders of business, the professionals and government. These men have found something of value in the work of the Shrine.
Abou Ben Adhem Temple are affiliates of the Imperial Council, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; with its headquarters in Tampa, FL.
Since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922, every patient who has received treatment at a Shriners Hospital received the finest medical care possible, totally free of charge.
Throughout the years, the 19 Orthopedic specialty hospitals and three Burn units have been responsible for improving the quality of life for more than 600,000 children under the age of 18.
While numbers alone do not tell the entire story about the tremendous history of Shriners Hospitals, they do point to the success of the Shrine's commitment to helping children. |
