The Shrine Helped a Polio Stricken Girl See Portland Care
Brenda Ghostkeeper aged 18 months contracted polio after vaccination, becoming crippled in her left leg. Shriner Bobby Burns and the Shrine arranged rapid aid, flying Brenda and her parents to Portland USA for 13½ years of operations and care. The Daughters of the Nile hosted birthdays and schooling while visiting stars and Rose Bowl players offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret White
Mom
Dad
Brenda
Marceline Desjarlais
Bobby Burns
Marceline
Bobby
Portland USA
Daughters of the Nile
Brenda's milestone walk and Shrine Circus for Chetwynd
Brenda, 35, walked unaided after years of crutches signaling a life milestone and engagement to Charlie Seymour on May 21. The piece explains Freemasonry and the Mile O Shrine Club in Chetwynd, noting 10 active members and an upcoming Shrine Circus on May 26, 1994 to aid travel and medical costs for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda
Charlie Seymour
Freemasonry
Shrine
Mile O Shrine Club
Chetwynd
Peace River
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Chetwynd Echo
Firestone Farm Tires
Alaska Ave
Dawson Creek
B.C
Pape
Pt of
Box
VOC
Visa
Master