We’re super excited to announce our 2013 Dream Baby Shower winner!  But, first we’d like to congratulate all the wonderful expectant Richmond Mamas to be that were nominated!  We had so much fun celebrating with you at our announcement party last night!

And our Winner is…..Margie Morgan!

Margie Morgan -2013 Dream Baby Shower contest winner!

This years Dream Baby Shower was brought to you by:

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Special thanks to all the wonderful Richmond businesses (listed below) who donated such generous prizes and helped make this such a popular and exciting event.

Richmondmom.com will be donating $5 to nurture for each nominee.  Nurture’s  mission is to improve the health and well being of childbearing families through fitness, education, social support, and community engagement.

A BIG thank you to Sweet Frog for matching our donation to nurture!

Gifts and Prizes provided by:

Hip to be Round – $200 shopping spree for her baby shower dress!

Tuckaway -  An invaluable 4 weeks of infant care, valued at $1,100 – Wow

Hayes & Fisk – a $350 photography session and free portrait to capture a special time in your lives

Mamaborn.com - $200 gift certificate towards a Bradley Method Birth Class

Romp N Roll - A spectacular 3 month membership for a Babies Class, valued at $195

Massage Envy – An unforgettable 1 Hour massage and facial valued at $166;

Clover - A fabulous $100 gift card

By Invitation Only - $100 gift certificate towards your perfect Dream Baby   Shower invitations

Fit 4 Mom - 1 month of unlimited Stroller Strides classes

Science Museum of Virginia – $99 Super Nova Membership for loads of learning and fun

College Nannies & Tutors - 4 hours of free Nanny Service

Scents of Serenity - $85 towards a wonderful Facial or Massage

Mackenzie Grace - $75 Monogrammed Tote Bag gift certificate

Five signed copies of Richmond Rocks by our own Kate Hall valued at $65!

Cartwheels and Coffee - 3 month membership for 1 child

Storks and More - 5 day sign rental so you can let the World know

Whimsical Gigi - $50 gift card for some really fun stuff

Aunt McRae’s Postpartum Doula service - 8 hours of postpartum Doula services for the price of 6 hours

Frostings Bakeshop - 2 Dozen Deeelicious Cupcakes!

Stella & Dot - Beautiful travel case valued at $50

If you are at risk, you and your baby might need special monitoring or care throughout your pregnancy. VCU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) will host a panel of experts in neonatal and maternal-fetal medicine as they discuss the causes of high-risk pregnancies, and what you can do to take care of yourself and your baby.

Details:

• Drs. Karen Hendricks-Muñoz, Elena Kwon and Ronald Ramus
• Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.
• Free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. For more information, visit VCUHealth.org. To register, call 828-0123.

About the Presenters

Dr. Karen Hendricks-Muñoz, professor and chief of the Division of Neonatal Medicine, serves as director of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Board certified in pediatrics and neonatal medicine, Hendricks-Muñoz specializes in neonatal intensive care, pulmonary disease and neurodevelopmental outcomes. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Developmental Pediatricians and the Eastern Society of Pediatric Research.

Dr. Elena Kwon, a board certified pediatric cardiologist with advanced imaging fellowship training, specializes in fetal cardiology, echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Kwon leads Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Fetal Cardiology Program.

The program works closely with cardiologists and surgeons, as well as obstetricians and maternal-fetal specialists, to help provide the best possible outcomes for newborns with cardiac defects.

 Dr. Ronald Ramus, chief of maternal-fetal medicine at VCU, brings expertise in many prenatal diagnostic techniques, including chorionic villous sampling.

Chorionic villous sampling is a way to diagnose chromosomal or genetic disorders in the first trimester, earlier than amniocentesis screening can be done.

Children’s Hospital at VCU is an advertiser of Richmondmom.com.

Come Support a deliciously sweet LemonAid Stand Friday. College Nannies and Tutors is excited to host the Anthem LemonAid Stand for the 3rd year in a row. Please stop by their Learning Center tomorrow, Friday 7/20, between 11 am and 4 pm for a refreshing cup of lemonade.  

Suggested donation is $1 and all proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond.  This is a great opportunity to help “put the squeeze” on childhood cancer in Virginia!

We hope to see you there!

College Nannies & Tutors of Richmond 10825 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA, 23060
804-346-2242
glenallenva@collegenannies.com

College Nannies + Tutors is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com

Anthem LemonAid is taking place this summer from Friday, July 20^th – Sunday, July 22^nd. Every participant will receive a FREE LemonAid kit and 100% of the proceeds benefit the oncology and hematology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

 Why participate in Anthem LemonAid?

Says local mom Yvonne, “I don’t know anyone personally that has had a battle with childhood cancer [but want my] daughter to learn to give back to others. She is only 6 years old, and has no idea there are children her age with [a] sickness like cancer. I want her to learn compassion and the value [of] helping others in need.”

The program is a great first lesson in philanthropy and teaches your child the importance of giving back to others. Cups of LemonAid may sell for a $1 but over the past ten years, those $1 cups have turned into $726,000!

Of course, let’s not forget that the program is FUN!!!

Your kids can set up stands in your neighborhood, at your church or at the community pool. If you’d like to see more foot traffic, register to host a stand outside the storefront of one of our retail partners: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Panera Bread or Kroger. Want to do a creative project in the kitchen with your kids?

Create your own lemonade recipe and show it off at the 17^th Street Farmer’s Market!

Visit AnthemLemonAid.com and sign-up today! Together we can make a difference and put the squeeze on childhood cancer in our community.

The Fairy Godmother Project started in Fredericksburg and is now moving to Richmond. This program helps families in Virginia who have a child in treatment for cancer. As you can imagine, they are under a great deal of stress both financially and emotionally because of their child’s illness so the regular day-to-day stresses like cooking, cleaning, lawn care, shopping, and organizing are low on the priority list.

As a group, the Fairy Godmother Project tries to lighten their load. They have volunteers who make meals, donate their time to clean, provide different services and donate money to help these families.  The second part of the program provides one professional photography session to each family.  This is the most precious gift to many of them because they just don’t know what the future holds and photos are a long-lasting treasure.

The Fairy Godmother Project in Richmond needs volunteers, sponsors, services donated by businesses, monetary and gift card donations, and other things to ease the burden for those dealing with childhood cancer.

As for volunteer needs, they need people who will make meals, clean and organize homes, fundraise to be able to provide these services, and market to the community.  They need businesses to donate house-cleanings and lawn services, restaurants to donate meals and date nights for families, and other services to lighten the load of parents and caregivers.

People may have other talents to share with FGP families (massages, haircutting services, tutoring, dog-sitting, painting, and others).

Source: Fairy Godmother website

Don’t have time to volunteer? They also need gift card donations for gas or restaurants, and groceries are always needed. Monetary donations are also welcome and checks can be written to Fairy Godmother Project.  FGP is run completely by volunteers, so all donations go directly towards helping these families.

No matter how much or little time you have or what your interest/talent is, they can find a place for you at FGP and your efforts will ease the burdens of families dealing with the more critical and time-sensitive issues of childhood cancer. Help make their burdens lighter by volunteering or donating.

Donations can be made online or mailed to:
Fairy Godmother Project
c/o Laura Leporati
4831 Jaydee Dr.
Moseley, VA 23120

There is a volunteer training scheduled for this Tuesday, March 27th at 7 pm at Clover Hill library. They would love to have you attend and your help offers help and hope for others.

For more information, visit the Fairy Godmother website.

Country music star George Canyon will be in Richmond on Saturday, March 24. He is attending an educational event for children living with Type 1 diabetes (and their families) at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Nuckols Road in Glen Allen, VA.

George has come a long way since he placed #2 on the popular TV show “Nashville Star”. He has had numerous chart-topping songs and received many top awards for his music. The award he’s most proud of is a humanitarian award from the Canadian Country Music Awards for his support of the Canadian troops and his work to aid the search for a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

George has been living with Type 1 diabetes since the age of 14 and has been a tremendous advocate empowering children and adults by showing that this disease doesn’t have to get in the way of pursuing what you love.

The “CareGiver” program is a retreat for children and their families living with type 1 diabetes and is being presented by The Children’s Hospital of Richmond and Animas Corporation.  Kids with diabetes and their parents are invited to attend this educational event. The day will include fun events for the kids, valuable information for parents, and of course a brief George Canyon performance. It’s a great time to learn more about dealing with the challenges of diabetes and helping children learn more about taking care of their own health.

Check out George’s Youtube videos below to hear him sing, and also learn more about his mission to help others dealing with the challenge of diabetes.

Thanks and have a rocking good week!

Monday, March 19

 Great Wolf Lodge March Madness – get great discounts while they last!

Always Patsy Cline at Hanover Tavern.

Learn about the new Chesterfield Children’s Museum of Richmond at a special ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the site of the new location.

Tuesday, March 20

 Great Wolf Lodge March Madness with great discounts for a limited time!

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.

Great Wolf Lodge is a vacation destination!

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Glen Allen will host faith leaders from area churches to speak for its Lenten Series. On Tuesdays during Lent, the series will offer lunch followed by a talk on this year’s theme, At the Foot of the Cross. All are invited for a time to partake of food for the body and the soul.Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and speakers at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $7 for lunch or participants may bring their own. The series is held at St. Michael’s located at 4491 Springfield Road in Glen Allen. Visit website to see names of speakers each week and their church affiliations.

Celtic Woman – Tuesday, Mar 20 7:30p at Center Stage: Landmark Theater, Richmond, VA – Internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman has announced their brand-new North American tour in support of their new CD/DVD release, BELIEVE.

Wednesday, March 21

RIR, The NASCAR Foundation & Children’s Museum of Richmond invite you to a partnership announcement Wednesday, March 21, 2012  which is free and open to the public.  Announcement begins at 5:30 pm  and is open to the public at no charge. CMoR will be open from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm with the first 200 guests admitted FREE! After the first 200 guests, kids can still play for only 60¢!* Vintage race cars will be on display and you can enter for a chance to win race tickets! NASCAR driver and Virginia native  Elliott Sadler  will be here to help us make the announcement. Only at CMoR Central – 2626 W. Broad Street . *Discount applies to children 18 and under with admission of a paying adult ($8).  Please note that the museum requires 1 adult for every 5 children in attendance.

IMAX®DOME – See breathtaking IMAX® films on the largest movie screen in Virginia! Ten times the size of a traditional 35 mm film, IMAX® films are projected over two-thirds of the dome’s screen for the ultimate “You Are There” experience. See Hubble and Born to be Wild now. Visit website for times and dates of showings.

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.

Spirited Art is starting a weekday class - every Wednesday, we will be offering an adult class at 11 a.m.  You’re welcome to bring your own lunch/snacks during this weekday class.  Check out our calendar www.myspiritedart.com.

SAKS Spring Fashion Show – Benefits go to LINC. 10% of coupon sales for to Legal Information Network for Cancer when you mention LINC at the point of sale.

Lunch Break Science Wednesday, March 21, Noon at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Color of Disparities: African American, Hispanic American, and Native American Women in the United States Health Care System, presented by Dr. Patricia Gunn, an Ohio- based attorney, Chair, St. Francis/St. Emma, Inc. and graduate of St. Francis de Sales in Powhatan.

Thursday, March 22

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.

IMAX®DOME – See breathtaking IMAX® films on the largest movie screen in Virginia! Ten times the size of a traditional 35 mm film, IMAX® films are projected over two-thirds of the dome’s screen for the ultimate “You Are There” experience. See Hubble and Born to be Wild now. Visit website for times and dates of showings.

Barnes & Noble Storytime at Short Pump Children’s Storytime: Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 6 and Under). Join us each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime. On the third Thursday of each month, we’ll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children’s Museum.

Hawk Harmony will present “WILLIE WONKA JR.” on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 PM AND Friday, March 23 at 7:00 PM in the Pocahontas auditorium. Tickets will go on sale soon and are $4 in advance and $5 at the show. They can be purchased before school in the bus lobby or during lunch.

Amelia Bloomer, a rebellious reformer and early women’s rights activist who invented bloomers and liberated women from oppressive clothing of the mid-19th century is the focus on stories at the Virginia Historical Society on March 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Universe Society RACE: Are We So Different? Thursday, March 22, 6-8 pm. Visit the groundbreaking exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? with Richmond’s most prominent young professionals. Gain insight into this important topic from scientific, historical and cultural perspectives. RACE is a project of the American Anthropological Association and is funded by the Ford Foundation & National Science Foundation.

Friday, March 23

Virginia Motor Trend International Auto Show at Richmond Convention Center.

CMoR Central and Short Pump  – Curious George at Central and Tigger at Short Pump.

eMommie Warehouse Sale with even more discounts when you register.

IMAX®DOME – See breathtaking IMAX® films on the largest movie screen in Virginia! Ten times the size of a traditional 35 mm film, IMAX® films are projected over two-thirds of the dome’s screen for the ultimate “You Are There” experience. See Hubble and Born to be Wild now. Visit website for times and dates of showings.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is a distinctive bowl-a-thon fundraiser that supports one-to-one mentoring matches that change the lives of children in our community for the better, forever! It is a fun and easy way to positively impact a child’s life. Teams are made up of 5 bowlers, so muster up your creativity and grab 4 of your favorite friends, neighbors, or co-workers and sign up your team, today! Details are found at www.bigbrobigsis.com/bfks2012.

CMoR – Join us on the fourth Friday of each month for a special story time with a Franklin Federal Educator! The fourth Friday of each month will feature a book that emphasizes financial literacy. After story time, the educator will stick around to play and answer questions in CMoR’s very own Franklin Federal Branch! Story time starts at 10:00am.

Saturday, March 24

FREE admission to Children’s Corner Book Chat at Virginia Historical Society. Join us on March 24, 2012, at 1:00 pm for this special event!  Author Kelly Starling Lyons will visit the Virginia Historical Society to read her book, “Ellen’s Broom,” and present a program related to the text. The event is free and open to the public–be sure to arrive early for this exciting meet-and-greet event because seating is limited.

Incredible sales events and fun at Hip to be Round.

Romp N’ Roll Mechanicsville Free Open House This Saturday 9am-Noon – Enjoy tons of fun with younger kids! Our fantastic instructors will be leading super-fun activities in our gym as well as a springtime craft in our art room.

Mom and dad, while you are there, be sure to pick up information on our Spring and Summer classes and don’t forget to enter our raffle for a chance to win some fabulous prizes from Romp n’ Roll and other local businesses, such as American Family Fitness, Riverbound Cafe, and Moe’s Southwest Cafe.

Country music singer George Canyon will be in Richmond on Saturday, March 24. He will be performing at an event for children living with Type 1 diabetes and their families being held at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Nuckols Rd. in Glen Allen, VA  on Sat. March 24. The “CareGiver” program is a retreat for children and their families living with type 1 diabetes and is being presented by The Children’s Hospital of Richmond and Animas Corporation.  The day will include fun events for the kids, valuable information for parents and of course a George Canyon performance.

Capital Diaper Bank in partnership with Anthem HealthKeepers Plus (a division of HealthKeepers, Inc.) and other public and private partners is sponsoring a DIAPER CHANGE Diaper Drive for the City of Richmond and the surrounding areas. The DIAPER CHANGE Diaper Drive will begin on March 24, 2012 with a kickoff event at the Elm St. campus of Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, 29 Elm Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 from 11 am-1 pm. The DIAPER CHANGE Diaper Drive will end on April 21, 2012. There is no program at the federal, state, or local level to help families in need with purchasing diapers and many children spend days in a soiled diaper, increasing the risk of infection to the child for many types of diseases. A baby may need 6-10 diaper changes in one day! Please plan to attend DIAPER CHANGE with a handful, an armload, or a TRUCKLOAD of diapers on March 24! For more information about how to get involved, please call Capital Diaper Bank at (804) 359-8821 or email capitaldiaperbk@hotmail.com.

Walk for Kids at Benedictine College Preparatory at 8:30 a.m. Games and prizes following the walk. Register in advance at c2adopt.org or on Saturday morning during check-in at 8:30. Money goes to help the Virginia Foster Care System and parents waiting to adopt children. If you’re unable to walk, visit kidsdinefree.net and apply the code “coordinators” to receive a $2.00 discount on a KDF card and $4 of your sale goes directly to benefit Coordinators2Inc.

eMommie Warehouse Sale with even more discounts when you register.

IMAX®DOME – See breathtaking IMAX® films on the largest movie screen in Virginia! Ten times the size of a traditional 35 mm film, IMAX® films are projected over two-thirds of the dome’s screen for the ultimate “You Are There” experience. See Hubble and Born to be Wild now. Visit website for times and dates of showings.

The Richmond SPCA is hosting its 10th Annual Dog Jog and 5K Run, presented by Car Pool on Saturday, March 24. Take part by walking with your dog, running in the 5K, or you can help by making a donation to benefit homeless pets in the care of the Richmond SPCA. The Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Vendor Fair is free and open to the public and includes family- and pet-friendly attractions. Visit www.richmondspca.org/race for more information.

CMoR Central – Story time with Curious George

CMoR Short Pump – Story time with Tigger

VMFA – Becoming an Illustrator (register online!) See how art influences picture-book illustrators and vice versa. Use the techniques of illustrators and artists to create an original story.

What’s Easter without an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt? Kids up to age 8 can enjoy the fun of running through the early spring grasses to hunt for Easter eggs at Pole Green Park 10 a.m. and Montpelier Park at 1 p.m.. Come enjoy fun games, crafts and of course dancing with the Big Bunny himself! The Egg Hunts are FREE and open to the public, no pre-registration necessary. All Hunts are Rain or Shine. Don’t forget your camera! Our very own Easter Bunny will be making an appearance!

Saturday, March 24-Sunday, March 25 - Middle school girls work together with women in the medical field to examine significant health topics and explore careers in medicine. Girls in Medicine Camp In is sponsored by HCA Virginia Health System. Fee: $10 per girl and chaperone. For every four girls, one chaperone is required. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call 804.864.1400.

Southside Area Moms of Multiples – Everything for Kids Sale. Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Manchester Middle School, 7401 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23234 – from 8am – 11am, rain or shine. Cash Only. Over 50 families selling.

2012 Summer Adventure Expo, March 24, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held indoors and outdoors at Peak Experiences in Midlothian, behind The Shoppes at Bellgrade. Last year’s inaugural Expo was a huge success, and visitors and exhibitors alike agreed that it should become an annual event.Over 20 exhibitors for the 2012 Summer Adventure Expo.

Join Henricus for Commemoration of the March 1622 Virginia Indian Offensive- Enjoy a James River boating excursion and evening candlelight tour. Visit Henricus Historical Park on March 24 and experience first-person historical interpretation of the readiness of English colonists on the eve of the coordinated military offensive by Powhatan leader Opechancanough. Executed on March 22, 1622, the uprising destroyed Henricus and subsequent efforts to re-establish the town failed. An evening candlelight tour will examine the aftermath of the raid and affects on the colonists.

Tickles & Giggles Consignment Sale in Ashland, VA (near Walmart). Visit link for details.

Sunday, March 25

Enjoy CMoR all summer with great activities!

CMoR Central – Story time with Miss Peninsula Outstanding Teen 2012: Unity Bowling

CMoR Short Pump – Story time with Curious George

Incredible sales events and fun at Hip to be Round.

eMommie Warehouse Sale with even more discounts when you register.

2012 Ladybug Wine Dinner – For the twelfth year, the Greater Richmond ARC is raising funds to help young children with developmental disabilities and delays to achieve to their fullest potential. Together, we can ensure that Ladybug Fund scholarships are available for ANY family who needs ARC’s Infant and Child Development Services. No family should be turned away from specialized pediatric rehabilitation when it can give them the best possible start to leading a fulfilling life!

Middle school girls work together with women in the medical field to examine significant health topics and explore careers in medicine. Girls in Medicine Camp In is sponsored by HCA Virginia Health System. Fee: $10 per girl and chaperone. For every four girls, one chaperone is required. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call 804.864.1400.

The City Singers children’s choirs and Richmond Choral Society will be performing in conjunction with Minds Wide Open: Children and the Arts 2012 from the Richmond Symphony. Call 804.353.9582 with questions.

Tickles & Giggles Consignment Sale in Ashland, VA (near Walmart). Visit link for details.

IMAX®DOME – See breathtaking IMAX® films on the largest movie screen in Virginia! Ten times the size of a traditional 35 mm film, IMAX® films are projected over two-thirds of the dome’s screen for the ultimate “You Are There” experience. See Hubble and Born to be Wild now. Visit website for times and dates of showings.

Don’t forget to use your Savvy Saver card for all types of savings!

Join us on race day, October 8.

Get ready….get set….go!

It’s the Children’s Hospital Foundation 5K/10K Walk/Run & Kids Mascot Mile sponsored by American Family Fitness. The event is Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Children’s Hospital of Richmond, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, VA. Sponsored by American Family Fitness, this year’s event is filled with lots of family-friendly activities and fun.

The race starts and finishes at Children’s Hospital and music is provided throughout the race course. There’s even a post-race breakfast, health fair, kid’s festival, decorated stroller contest, live music, and more.

There will be water stations, medical teams and emergency phones, and other safety measures taken to ensure a fun and safe event.

Decorate a Stroller

Decorate your stroller and you could win one of three great prizes. Judging takes place at the American Family Fitness tent just before the start of the race at 8:45 a.m.

The Mascot Mile starts at 8:30 a.m. for children 5-10 years old. At 9:00 a.m., the 10K starts and then the 5K starts at 9:15 a.m.

Register Early to Save

Visit the website to learn more. If you register before October 1, it’s just $10 for the Mascot Mile, $25 for the 5K/10K. After October 1, prices are $15, and $35 respectively. Register online here. Or stop by any American Family Fitness location and drop off a completed registration form that can be downloaded from the website.

Start planning now for a great day on October 8th and help support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Congratulations Children's Hospital of Richmond!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond’s Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, that has received certification again from the American Diabetes Association for its Diabetes Education Program!

Lewis Ginter hosts VCU seminar on children and diabetes.

Children with diabetes face many more challenges than other children when it comes to daily living. Nutrition, medication and activity are often impacted when diabetes is involved.

The Children’s Hospital of Richmond is presenting a seminar series featuring physicians who talk about current topics in health. On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens is hosting a VCU seminar entitled, “Is There a Cure for Children with Diabetes?”.

Dr. Gary Francis, CHoR’s Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology, discusses diabetes management options and innovative approaches designed to prevent or reverse diabetes in children.

The seminar is FREE, however, reservations are required. Light refreshments are provided and you can register by calling 804.828.0123.

Take advantage of this opportunity to help children live healthier lives today and in the future. The VCU Medical Center is just one more way to learn about healthy living.