Barry Williams aka Greg Brady Visits St. Louis Children's Hospital

Press Release - Branson, MO.  – Barry B Williams Enterprises, Inc. announced today that Barry Williams, aka the real Greg Brady visited St. Louis Children’s Hospital over the weekend.

Last year, five year old, Make-A-Wish Missouri child, Violet, visited Branson for an Ozark Mountain Christmas to make her wish come true.  Her wish, to visit Branson and meet “Greg Brady.”   “I would love to meet the real Greg, the one with the curly hair,” said Violet.

Violet originally underwent emergency surgery to remove a life-threating brain tumor located at the base of her cerebellum.  Although her recovery has been remarkable, she was back in the hospital for additional brain surgery on Wednesday.  While recuperating at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Barry Williams went to visit her. 

“Violet holds a special place in my heart and if I can help any child with a speedy recovery, then the trip was well worth it.  It’s all about bringing hope, strength and joy into the lives of children,” said Barry Williams.

St. Louis Children's Hospital has provided specialized care for children for more than 125 years. The hospital is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine, ranked the number four medical school in the country by US News & World Report. In 2012, St. Louis Children’s Hospital again made the elite US News & World Report Honor Roll of the nation’s Best Pediatric Hospitals, in additional to receiving Magnet re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence. In 2009, Parents magazine ranked St. Louis Children's Hospital number five in the nation. St. Louis Children's Hospital is a member of BJC HealthCare.  For more information visitstlouischildrens.org; or visit us @STLChildrens on Facebook and Twitter.

Grand Crowne Resorts Hosts Carnival Fundraiser to fight Muscular Dystrophy

BRANSON, MO August 6, 2010 – Employees and volunteers from Grand Crowne Resorts will host the First Inaugural Old Fashion Carnival, on Sunday, August 15 at 430 State Highway 165, Branson, Missouri from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Carriage Place resort property; a fundraising event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. As part of the event, the employees and volunteers will conduct a ‘Cutepool’ drawing for $250; a $10 donation can be made to enter into the drawing during the event.

In a collaborative effort with Grand Crowne Resorts to raise money for MDA, employees and volunteers are creating a fun, old fashion carnival atmosphere.  The event will feature games such as a dunk tank, water slide, treasure chest, football toss, milk bottle blast, cake walk, bingo, hole in one, ring toss, balloon darts and rainbow penny toss.  In addition, the carnival will include clowns, singing, dancing and a ‘Grand Crowne’s Got Talent’ talent show.  A meal will be provided that includes carnival favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, cotton candy, chips and soda.

The public is encouraged to attend this exciting event in support of MDA.  The price of admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-16 and children under the age of 3 are free.  Each admission includes a meal ticket and 10 game tickets.  

For more information about the Grand Crowne Resorts’ First Inaugural Old Fashion Carnival MDA fundraiser event, contact Mel Baggs at Grand Crowne Resorts, 800-615-6511 ext. 8333.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary national health agency – a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering 43 different neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. MDA’s mission is to find effective treatments and cures while providing services to individuals and families affected by neuromuscular diseases.

Mel Baggs

Grand Crowne Resorts

800-615-6511 ext. 8333.

Titanic Branson to Host Humane Society Fundraiser

PR Titanic The Branson Titanic will be hosting a fundraiser for the benefit of the Humane Society of Taney County and Tri-Lakes Humane Society. The fundraiser includes a private tour of the museum while enjoying a progressive dinner served at dining stations that will be placed thorughout the museum. Along with dinner and a show, the Titanic will be introducing its newest mascots, Molly and Carter, two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The price of everything is $75.00. Every penny will go straight to the non-for-profit organizations. Each shelter is striving for a 100% adoption rate and to fulfill their goals, they need the money to build better facilities and provide food for the animals of the Stone and Taney county areas. Please come to help out the animals and have a night to remember.