DUKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION

Local business gives nearly 100 TVs, DVD players, video platforms and games

Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center gratefully acknowledges the donation of nearly 100 electronic devices to be used throughout facilities in Durham, Raleigh, Fayetteville and Greensboro. 

National Pawn has provided 41 flat screen TVs in a various sizes (from 22" - 46"), 37 DVD players, a variety of DVDs and video game platforms (Wii's, Play Station's and Xboxes), along with age appropriate video games.

"On behalf of Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center, I want to express my thanks for the generous donation of electronics from National Pawn," said Dr. Joseph St. Geme, chair of the department of pediatrics for Duke Children's.   "This donation will bring joy, comfort, entertainment and smiles to the faces of Duke Children's patients and families every day." 

Bob Moulton, owner of National Pawn, and his wife Teresa are longtime contributors to Duke Children's and wanted to do something different this year.

"For sixteen years we've been giving year-end checks to Duke Children's Hospital," said Moulton. "This year we wanted to do something different; something tangible for the kids. With eight National Pawn stores stocked with electronics equipment, TVs, DVDs and video platforms, it seemed to be a natural gift and will be greatly appreciated by the patients and their families."

About Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center (Duke Children's) is a nationally ranked pediatrics program and international referral center. The facility is dedicated to improving the delivery of health care in Durham and throughout the Southeast with regional satellite clinics in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Greensboro.

Duke Children's provides a comprehensive array of pediatric services for children from birth to adulthood. Duke's multidisciplinary approach to care is especially effective in the treatment of complex childhood health problems.