For more information, please contact:
Annie Meagle
Boys & Girls Town of Missouri
Phone: 314-256-4943
Fax: 314-535-6632
annie.meagle@great-circle.org

Gerry Mitchell presents Charlotte Christ, regional vice president of Boys & Girls Town, with a check for the St. James Holiday Project.

MITCHELL CLINIC SUCCESSFULLY RAISES FUNDS FOR BOYS & GIRLS TOWN KIDS’ CHRISTMAS GIFTS

St. James, Mo. (December 21, 2009) – Dr. Gerry Mitchell, of the Mitchell Clinic in St. James, and his patients have helped to make the holidays a little brighter for the kids at Boys & Girls Town of Missouri. In November, Dr. Mitchell began donating all initial new patient services and one adjustment for existing patients who contribute $20 to the children at Boys & Girls Town of Missouri.

The campaign ended up collecting $520 for Boys & Girls Town’s St. James Holiday Project, the fund used to buy Christmas and birthday presents for the kids in the agency’s care. Many of the kids at Boys & Girls Town are away from their families during the holidays or staying with foster parents who may not have the means to buy gifts. The generosity of community members like Dr. Mitchell and his wife Susan helps to make the holidays a special time for these kids.

“Boys and Girls Town is so very fortunate to be surrounded by such a caring and supportive community,” said Charlotte Christ, regional vice president of Boys & Girls Town. “The generosity of people like Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell at Mitchell Chiropractic and, of course, their patients will help us to ensure that the holiday is a happier occasion for all of the children who live on our campus.  Their support certainly brings the Christmas spirit to life and we at Boys and Girls Town in St. James are very grateful.”

The Mitchell Clinic is located at 120 S. Jefferson St. in St. James. For information call 265-0310.

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About Boys & Girls Town of  Missouri
Founded in 1949, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri is a nationally accredited organization that provides extensive treatment through residential, foster care case management, outreach and family therapy programs for troubled youth with a history of abuse, neglect, severe behavior disorders and psychological problems. The organization's mission to "improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services" is fulfilled through campuses in St. James, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia, MO.  BGTM helps redirect the lives of more than 6,700 boys and girls and their family members annually.  For more information, please visit the website at www.bgtm.org

About Edgewood Children’s Center
Founded in 1834, Edgewood Children’s Center provides compassionate care and treatment to restore children and strengthen families through intensive therapy, education, case management and support services. Many of the children served have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused; neglected; or abandoned. Edgewood offers a broad array of treatment, education, prevention and support services for children and families, active child advocacy, professional consultation and training. Edgewood Children’s Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, nonsectarian, United Way agency. For more information please visit the Web site at www.eccstl.org.