Maria Fareri Children”™s Hospital in Valhalla has appointed Jorden Hutchins, 9, as an official hospital ambassador for its 16th annual Go the Distance fundraising event. Hutchins received his official ambassador sash during a special ceremony at the hospital.
In May, Hutchins was in the pediatric intensive care unit due to complications from multisystem inflammatory syndrome that landed him on life support. As a Go the Distance hospital ambassador, Jorden will help represent the thousands of seriously ill and injured children cared for by Maria Fareri Children”™s Hospital services each year.
This year”™s fundraising event ”“ which is typically attended by hundreds of supporters and includes a one-mile walk around WMCHealth”™s Valhalla, campus ”“ will be held virtually. Those interested in helping are encouraged to create a fundraising team and hold a socially distant, one-mile walk on the course of their choosing any time between now and Sept. 13. Donated funds will support the advanced care services provided to children like Jorden at Maria Fareri Children”™s Hospital. For more information, visit WestchesterMedicalCenter.org/MFCH.
