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Red slippers and volunteer lifeblood tie two heartwarming stories
McCarthy, mother of three, knits hundreds of red holiday slippers sent to Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago and Boston’s Children’s Hospital with year round projects, while Joan Geise at Ingalls Hospital in South Holland leads volunteer efforts for decades. Geise, 85 and a hospital icon, runs the information desk, supports patient needs, and plans ER volunteering as she mentors new helpers.
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Children’s Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Children's Hospital
Boston
McCarthy
Ingall
Joan Gei
South Holland
Geise
Harvey Hospital
Joan
Ingalls
Volunter Services
Carrie Shearer
Harold Gouwens
Shearer