EXTENDED: Register and book your FREE photo session before March 22nd!
Spring time is here!! It’s time to shake off those February blues and put on your spring time shoes!
We’re super excited about this contest because not only do you get a FREE hour long spring time session with Butler Photographic Artistry at their absolutely gorgeous studio with cute and cuddly live animals, BUT you also have the opportunity to win our prize package sure to make your spring pretty amazing for the whole family!
A special thanks to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for sponsoring our contest this year!
How to Enter (please read carefully, you must complete each step to be entered into the contest.):
1. Register your child(ren) March 1 through March 22nd, 2015. If you have more than three children you may fill out a second registration. Register here.
2. To help you schedule your portrait session, Butler Photographic Artistry will reach out to you after you submit your nomination and schedule your FREE appointment between March 1 – April 4, 2015.
Your photo session will take place at the beautiful Butler Photographic Artistry Studio and photos will be available for purchase*. (Hurry! Sessions are limited.) If you would like to call and schedule your appointment you may do that as well:804-744-4700Butler Photographic Artistry will provide Richmondmom.com with a photo of your child for our website and voting page after you have your photos taken.
3. Voting will begin April 8 – 25. Spread the word friends, parents, grandparents and get them to vote in the contest.
4. Winner will be determined by most unique votes and announced in our newsletter and on Richmondmom April 29, 2015. Our grand prize winner will receive our prize package.
*Although it’d be a shame to miss out on the opportunity for a free session and beautiful photos, there is no purchase necessary to enter or win.
Age categories for the contest are:
- 0-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-8 years
- 9-11 years
Check out our fun family prize package below:
A Portrait Wall Panel valued at $1249 from Butler Photographic Artistry
Central Virginia Eosinophilic Support Group, a network of patients and families, along with medical
professionals, caregivers, and local leaders for the 2014 EOS (Eosinophil) Connection Summary Site Virginia will be at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Brook Road Campus, Saturday, November 8 at 9 AM for a regional conference about Eosinophilic disorders.
Eosinophilic disorders include: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis (EGE), Eosinophilic Gastritis (EG), Eosinophilic Colitis (EC), Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES).
These chronic illnesses cause inflammation of and damage to the vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract. Recent statistics show that 1 in every 2,000 nationwide are stricken with eosinophilic esophagitis and 1 in every 3,500 are affected by eosinophilic colitis and eosinophilic gastroenteritis and face challenges of lower quality of life with chronic illnesses. There is no cure.
EOS Connection Summary Site Virginia
November 8, 2014, 9a.m. – 4p.m.
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU – Brook Road Campus
2924 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23220
Along with APFED, the Central Virginia Eosinophilic Support Group strives to educate, create awareness,
promote advocacy, and fund research. The efforts are part of nationwide initiative to educate about the challenges for those with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
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We shared our Fall Bucket List with you now share your fall experience with us!
Submit a picture of you and the kids (or just the kids) sharing your favorite thing to do in RVA in the fall for a chance to win a ton of great prizes!
This contest is sponsored by The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Here’s how to enter:
1. Share a photo of your family doing any one of the things on our Fall Bucket List or your own favorite fall activity. Submit your photo to Contest@Richmondmom.com (Just one please!) Between now and 11:59pm November 5th, 2014
2. Get your friends and family to vote for your photo between November 7 and November 21, 2014.
3. The winner will be announced on our site on November 25th, 2014!
Check out this amazing prize package for the winner:
Midlothian Athletic Club – birthday party package for 10 kids
Romp n’ Roll – one month of classes
Allison Patel Photography- 1 family lifestyle session* and a $100 voucher for prints
Thunderbolt – 4 Free Ride vouchers
Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run
Featuring the Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course
You can be a superhero for kids at an event with something for the whole family. Walkers and runners of all ages are invited to participate in the Four Mile Walk/Run on September 20.
Presented by American Family Fitness, the run features a race course through the scenic neighborhoods of Richmond’s North Side. Children between the ages of 5 and 10 can test their skills in the Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course.
All participants are encouraged to complete the walk/run course in their favorite superhero costume. Fly solo as Superman, join a team as one of the Avengers, or invent your own hero and matching costume! Judges along the race course will award a best costume prize following the race.
Start times are 8:30 a.m. for the Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course and 9:00 a.m. for the Four Mile Walk/Run. Registration for the Obstacle Course is $10 ($15 after September 5) and includes a superhero cape, participation ribbon, and goody bag. For the Walk/Run, registration is $25 ($35 after September 5) and includes a race t-shirt for the first 700 registrants and a goody bag.
Courses begin and end at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Brook Road Campus, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond. Register online today at www.CHFRace.org. Contact Stephanie Allan at 804-228-5827 or sallan@chfrichmond.org for more information.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Race Times
Superkid Adventure Course -8:30 am
Four Mile Walk/Run - 9:00 am
Post-Race Brunch – 9:30 am
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Congratulations everyone nominated for the Dream Baby Shower!
A big thanks to
Hip to be Round
For hosting our Dream Baby Shower Expectant Girls Day Out
and
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
for sponsoring the 2014 Dream Baby Shower
Without further ado, the Dream Baby Shower Winner is….
Christine Lowman!
(Read about Christine and all the other nominees here)
We had a great time giving away door prizes, eating cupcakes and getting to meet some amazing women. Pictures were taken by McAbbott Studios.
Best wishes to everyone and their new arrivals!
Photo booth fun
He was too cute!
One of our many giveaways!
Christine and her family have been showered with prizes provided by…
Science Museum- 1 year membership
$250 Gift Card to Hip to be Round
Massage Envy – Free 1 hr Massage ($80) 
All Fired Up – Gift Certificate
Romp n’ Roll – month membership
Virginia529 – $100 inVEST account
Real Life Studios -$350.00 gift certificate
Sleepytime – $50 gift certificate for sleep consulting
Shannon Milligan – piggy bank with $75 to start college fund
Nanny Van – gift certificate free registration for annual membership ($150 value).
Flying Squirrels – Baby’s first Flying Squirrels fan gear!
Fit4Mom – 1 month of stroller strides classes
ChildTime – free week of infant child care ($224)
Babbie Laddie – in-home lactation consultant (2 hours) and one follow up visit (1 hour) ($300)
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond (1) One BodyWorks Package (includes a wellness evaluation/exam, consultation and 30 minute customized massage) (2) One Full Hour Massage (choice of: Therapeutic, Deep Tissue or Swedish Massage)
Melody Magic – 1 month of free music classes
…and lots of other great goodies like:
Sticky Bellies – 12 month stickers to track your baby’s growth
Mommy’s Bliss Gripe Water and other great products from our Virginia This Morning Segment
See our past winners
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The Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Richmondmom.com and Hip to be Round are excited to announce the 2014 Dream Baby Shower!
Recognize a mom to be and shower her with prizes!
Here’s how it works:
1. Nominate yourself or any expectant Richmond mom* here from by July 29, 2014. Nominations close at 7pm on 7/29/14. *Please note: multiple nominations do not impact winning status, only votes determine winners.
2. Vote: You’ll see your nomination here on the site (we’ll provide a link during the dates!) & you may only vote once per person between and August 1 – 14, 2014.
3. Celebrate: Every Nominee is invited to celebrate with us at the Expectant Girls Day Out at Hip to Be Round in Carytown on August 16th from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm where we’ll announce the winner! Each nominee may bring 1-2 guests and celebrate with us! You will receive an invitation to RSVP.
Nominations are closed.
A very special thank you to
AND
for making the Dream Baby Shower possible.
Check out our incredible prizes!
Science Museum- 1 year membership
$250 Gift Card to Hip to be Round
Massage Envy – Free 1 hr Massage ($80) All Fired Up – Gift Certificate
Romp n’ Roll – month membership
Virginia529 – $100 inVEST account
Real Life Studios -$350.00 gift certificate
Sleepytime – $50 gift certificate for sleep consulting
Shannon Milligan – piggy bank with $75 to start college fund
Nanny Van – gift certificate free registration for annual membership ($150 value).
Flying Squirrels – Baby’s first Flying Squirrels fan gear!
Fit4Mom – 1 month of stroller strides classes
ChildTime – free week of infant child care ($224)
Babbie Laddie – in-home lactation consultant (2 hours) and one follow up visit (1 hour) ($300)
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond (1) One BodyWorks Package (includes a wellness evaluation/exam, consultation and 30 minute customized massage) (2) One Full Hour Massage (choice of: Therapeutic, Deep Tissue or Swedish Massage)
Melody Magic – 1 month of free music classes
…and lots of other great goodies like:
Sticky Bellies – 12 month stickers to track your baby’s growth
Mommy’s Bliss Gripe Water and other great products from our Virginia This Morning Segment
See our past winners
and
Congratulations to our long list of incredibly worthy nominees!
It’s great so many women recognized in this year’s Richmond Supermom Contest.
We loved reading about the amazing moms we have in Richmond, it’s a great reminder of what being a mom really means.
Without further ado, the 2014 Richmond Supermom is….
Julia Martin!
“My sister is awesome! She is 29, mother of 3 and a breast cancer survivor! Diagnosed last year June 26,2013. I don’t know how she did it, fighting for her life while staying an active mom!She did not miss work except for her treatment day during her 3 months of chemotherapy. In many households, particularly those with younger children, mothers are use to running the show. They plan their children’s extracurricular activities, their family vacation, and their nights out with their spouse. They often oversee the finances, maintain the house, and manage the health insurance. However emotional and physical challenges of breast cancer can render them helpless. But not Julia, she is a super mom during this difficult time, she did it all. I can remember talking to her on the phone while at my niece’s dance class telling me how cute she looked. I asked her why was she there especially since she had chemo that day? She laughed and said , “why not?, this is what moms do!” She inspires.”
A very special thank you to our sponsor
the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Thank you so much to all of the fabulous local businesses who wanted to honor all Richmond moms, and for showering Julia with these amazing prizes:
Flying Squirrels
Season tickets worth $2380
Real Life Studios
$350.00 gift certificate
Virginia 529
$100 Virginia529 inVEST college savings account
Science Museum of Virginia
Supernova membership
G-Force Karts
$100 Gift Certificate
Sabot at Stony Point
1 week of “Like Summers Used to Be” camp
Romp n’ Roll
1 week of summer camp at any Richmond location
All Fired Up
$50 gift certificate
Massage Envy
Free Massage
Young Chefs Academy
2 single days of camp
Color Me Mine
A VIP Pass which entitles the person to: No Studio Fees (which covers the paints, supplies, glazing & firing) for a full year, 10% Off all regularly priced pottery, 10% Off all Classes & Workshops and VIP-Only Specials
Serenity Organic Spa
$50 gift certificate
Melody Magic Music-
1 month of music classes
ACAC
1 month membership with free personal training
College Nannies & Tutors
Free one-on-one customized tutoring session for all middle school/high school subjects, in our Learning Center at Cox & Broad
Heart of Ireland School of Dance
$60 gift certificate good towards tuition and registration fees.
FIT4MOM
10 class pass of Stroller Strides classes
Cartwheels and Coffee
3 month membership
Regency Square
$50 Gymboree gift card
Rita’s Party Creations
Two dozen cupcakes
Agecroft Hall
4 tickets to the Agecroft Hall Museum
Kumon
Free registration at Kumon Midlothian in Westchester Commons
Jumpology
Two free passes
$25 Gift Certificate towards purchase and trunk show
Daily Bread
Cookbook by local author Marie Dempsey Carter
Influenced by her French Canadian heritage, Marie’s cooking style blends simple but deeply satisfying meals with memories of the warm the hospitality her mother created in a loving home that will continue to inspire others.
Race Distances
USA Triathlon requires participant’s age for registration to be age as of 12/31 of the current year of the event (not as of the event date). We will have 4 yr olds racing. If your child is 14, turning 15 after the race, they are not eligible to race.
8 am. Start Ages 5-8: Indoor Swim 50 meters – Bike 1.8 miles (1 lap) – Run 0.6 mile
9 am. Start Ages 9-14: Indoor Swim 100 meters – Bike 4.8 miles (3 laps) – Run 1.2 mile
The Scoop
- Best & biggest Kid’s triathlon in Virginia ( professionally chipped timed including all 5 splits )
- Location is at the Shady Grove YMCA in Richmond’s far far West End, some call it the “Short Pump bubble” where you have access to so many restaurants, shopping, and amenities like Short Pump Mall
- Kids ages 5-14 (age as of 12/31/current year!) 2 separate distances & start times, yes even 4 yr olds are racing!
- Distances are very “doable”, even for the little guys, see race detail black box
- Scroll down to view the inspiring YouTube race clip below
- It’s a Power Family weekend with parents racing GroundForce IT Power Sprint Trithe next day
- Finisher medals
- Children’s Hospital boo boo tent
- Animal petting zoo farm
- Kona Ice
- Moon Bounce
- Fun full color race shirts
- Relay team option
- Multiple kids vendors for the festival with a focus on healthy kids
- Be ready to recycle and compost at all RMS races.
- Swim caps (optional due to our go-green commitment)
- Post race snacks & drinks
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Teenagers are already thinking about summer even though snow is in the forecast. And so are parents!
Richmondmom.com’s summer camps feature will be published on February 1, 2014 with dozens of local camp options for kids of all ages. But there is another option for teens this summer.
Children’s Hospital Volunteers
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CH0R) MCV Campus is accepting applications for Junior Volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17. It’s a great opportunity for kids to do something for others, get in some community service hours, and add some great experience to a college application or resume.
Teen volunteers learn new skills and may find an area of healthcare that interests him or her for their future.
CHoR is offering two different volunteer sessions during the summer:
- Session I: July 7th – 24th (mandatory orientation on July 2nd)
- Session II: July 28th – August 14th (mandatory orientation on July 25th)
Volunteers typically serve Monday through Friday from 9am – 12pm during the 3-week sessions.
It’s time to apply for one of these sought-after positions. Click here to access the application which must be submitted no later than March 15, 2014. Applicants must be 14 years of age by June 1, 2014. The process includes a review of the application and an interview. The interviews are scheduled between February 17th and April 4th. There is a $25 fee for students accepted to help defray some of the administrative and operational costs of the program.
It’s important to note that only 2 days can be missed in each session so if family vacations, camps, or other events are planned, make sure they do not interfere with the schedule.
If you have any questions, contact Volunteer Services at 804-828-0922. Download your application and get started now since you need to include a guidance counselor/teacher recommendation.
]]>In addition, there will be volunteer intern positions at the Children’s Hospital – Brook Road Campus on March 1, 2014.
Source: http://www.freebase.com/m/0fpr87v
If you have ever seen Elf then you know, “the best way to spread Holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Starting on Monday, December 2, 2013, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) is celebrating the “12 Days of Holiday Cheer” by challenging our community to spread just as much cheer as the North Pole does. In order to do this, they need to reach 1200 acts of cheer by December 31, 2013 and Richmondmom.com readers are the perfect people to make the magic happen!
There are two ways you and your readers can contribute an act of cheer. It’s simple and you can do it with spending a penny if you choose!
- Post on Facebook: Tell CHoR how you plan to #SpreadCheer this holiday season in just 6 words and post your message on CHoR’s Facebook page using the #SpreadCheer hashtag.
- Text-to-donate: Text HEALTH to 50555 to donate $10 to help children in the hospital.
Let’s get Richmondmom.com readers to help spearhead the movement to #SpreadCheer and help children spending their holiday in the hospital. You can come up with a personal project, a family project, or join together with other Richmond families and embark on a larger projects. It’s really that easy and fun. Children will love to be involved too so make this a family project for the memory books!
If you’re searching for ideas or ways to help, collaborate with Richmondmom.com readers on our Facebook page – you’re sure to be inspired! Thanks to everyone for making this dream a reality for CHoR and children in the hospital.
And don’t miss this look at what Young House Love has done to make-over the CHoR waiting room below:
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