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This year was CHC’s inaugural entry in the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade. Staffers embodied this years’ theme of “Saluting Our Heroes” by doing what CHC does best − reaching out to the community.
Our entry was a great success, thanks to CHC volunteers and their families. With 20 adorable kids dressed in miniature scrubs and lab coats, we had the cutest doctors and nurses in town!
I couldn’t have pulled this off without the help of volunteer Parade Coordinator Irma Mejia! She’s a natural leader, with a “can-do” attitude that makes it fun for everyone. I owe you one, Irma!
Click here to see photos from the '07 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade