Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Performers Bring the Circus to Patients and Families at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU

By Shira Pollard
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clowns will treat patients and families to a private show at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The hospital performance is part of a partnership between Connor’s Heroes and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. 

WHAT:         Private clown performance for patients and families 

WHEN:        Feb. 20, 2013 
                   10 a.m. 

WHERE:      MCV Campus, Main Hospital, 7^th Floor 
                
WHO:          Patients 
                    Child life specialists 
                    Representatives from Connor’s Heroes 
                    Representatives from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 

Connor’s Heroes Foundation is a local nonprofit whose mission is building a community of heroes who provide hope, guidance and support to children with cancer and their families. In addition to the hospital show, Connor’s Heroes will take 10 CHoR patient families for a special backstage tour and viewing of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze!, its latest circus spectacular. 

Media must be escorted into the hospital. Representatives from the VCU Office of Public Affairs will be on hand.