Boy injured in mowing accident to host fundraiser

METAMORA — Archer Granger, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 2011 Michigan State Champion, will be hosting a fundraiser to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and Hurley Children’s Hospital.

The event is Feb. 24 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Metamora BP in Metamora (on M24 North of Dryden Road). For a minimum $1 donation, there is a choice of a hot cup of coffee or cocoa and a delicious baked good. There will also be CMNH rubber bracelets for $1, and a “Miracle Maker” instant prize drawing.

Proceeds from this fundraiser go straight to CMNH at Hurley, so all the money we make here, stays here, helping kids in our community! This event is being held in conjunction with the 102.5 WIOG “Cares for Kids” Radiothon, which will air on Feb. 23-24, and also benefits CMNH at Hurley.

In August, 2009, Archer Granger was run over by an industrial zero-turn lawnmower. He was airlifted to Hurley Medical Center, where he was treated for serious, life-threatening injuries to his legs and feet. His right foot was 95 percent severed, and his legs were shattered. It took 19 surgeons, nearly 40 attendants, and 4 surgeries to reattach his foot and save his life.

Archer spent only 19 days in Hurley’s PICU, and three months in a wheelchair. Today, Archer is a happy, healthy 7-year-old that runs and jumps like any other boy ... on his own two feet.— G.G.

Kidney cancer support group to meet

FLINT — The Kidney Cancer Educational Support Group will meet March 13 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, 302 Kensington Ave. Featured speaker: Dr. Susumu Inoue, Pediatric-Oncology Specialist, Hurley Medical Center.

The topic: “Difference in the Outcome for Adolescents and Young Adults with Leukemia and Cancer Treated by Pediatric vs. Medical Oncologists.” Meeting is open to the general public.

Details: Call Frank Friedman at 810-232- 8233 or Lori Burger at GHCI 810-762-8226. March is Kidney Health & Kidney Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. — G.G.

Heart Healthy Soul Food Seminar set for Feb. 18

FLINT — As part of American Heart Month, Molina Healthcare is partnering with The McKinney Foundation to host a free heart health community event Feb. 18 from 1-3 p.m. for Flint Public Schools kids and their parents. The event will take place at the Boys and Girls Club, 3701 N. Averill St. in Flint.

This fun-filled health event will include:

• Healthy Cooking Demonstrations

• Lesson on Nutritional Value

• Healthy Food Shopping Tips

• Appearance by Molina Healthcare’s cat doctor mascot, Dr. Cleo

• Dr. Cleo Cooking Club Preview

Details: Call 248-915-0608. — G.G.