Sunny future for Susie thanks to Shriners aid
Susie Cochrane, 19, faced a dangerous neck condition diagnosed in 1985. After Shriners support funded a Portland hospital visit and a July 12, 1988 operation, she regained neck movement and now wears a soft collar only periodically. The hospital offers teen friendly facilities and activities.
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Susie
The
Shriners
Susie Cochrane
Cochranes
Moberly Lake
Portland
Oregon
Shriners Hospital For
Shriners ‘Hospital For Crippled Children
Philadelphia
Shriners Hospital
Cochrane’s
Masons & the Shriners
What is Freemasonry by Kimberly Suverus
Freemasonry is the world's oldest fraternal order. The article traces its roots from medieval stonemasons to modern lodges, noting it is not a religion and requires belief in a Supreme Being. It explains lodge life, charity, and the path from Mason to Shriner, highlighting global reach, charitable work, symbols like the fez, and the core values of brotherhood and virtue.
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The
Fraternity of Freemasonry
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Masonic Lodge
Grand Lodge of
British Columbia
B.C
Peace River
Freemasonry
Chetwynd’s
Nobles of the
North America
Masonic Lodge
Hale Shrine
Mecca ‘Temple
New York City
Shriners
Shriners Hospitals For
Shriners Hospital
Canada
United States
Mexico
Panama Canal Zone
Shriners assist burn survivor Jedekiah Franklin
Jere and Linda Franklin credit the Chetwynd Shriners with unwavering support after Jedekiah Franklin, born 1978 in Chetwynd, was badly burned in a Portland gasoline explosion. Jedekiah, 11, spent weeks in hospital and now faces orthodontic needs as the Shriners continue to help with treatment and hope.
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Shriners
Jere Franklin
Jedekiah
Linda
Chetwynd Shriners
Portland
Oregon
Chetwynd
Jed
San Bernardino County Medical Center
Franklins
Vancouver
Jeds
Franklin
Shrine Hospital
Shriners Hospital
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Kimberly Suverus
Maurice Hayward
Lou Suverus
Chetwynd Mason Lodge No. 187
Snelling
Jeddekiah
Masons & the
Masons
Tae
Jere, Jedidiah, and
Linda Franklin
Hillview RD
Chetwynd Echo
Chad Taylor
Rodeo Grounds
Chad
Chetwynd Secondary School
Dixie Lee
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