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IN THE NEWS... Local car dealer exhibits commitment to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital and Inland Empire childrenFebruary 26, 1997 --
Luxury cars and sick children: two things not usually associated with each other. But now they are, thanks to Steve and Cathy Kienle, owners of Walter's Mercedes-Benz of Riverside. The inaugural Walter's Children's Charity Golf Classic was held on November 18, 1996, at the Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside. Approximately 144 people participated in the tournament which kicked-off this annual event and raised $50,000. On Thursday, February 13, an enlarged, $50,000 check was presented by Walter's Mercedes to officials at the Children's Hospital representing the proceeds from the charity tournament. Additionally, other tournament sponsors were on hand for a luncheon held in their honor at the Schuman Pavilion. After lunch, Linda C. Johnson, PhD, RN, CNAA, executive director of nursing at the Children's Hospital, told the group about planned equipment purchases with the donations from the Walter's Mercedes-Benz Children's Charity Golf Classic. These purchases include: portable Escort cardiac monitors, Medtronic pacers, Hewlett Packard balloon pump module, and a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis cycler. Walter's Mercedes-Benz has been part of the Inland Empire for more than 30 years, and has been serving the residents of this area through a variety of efforts. "With this commitment to serving the community, it is only natural that Walter's Children's Charity Classic would be conceived," says Steve Kienle. "That's why we chose the Children's Hospital as our way to help children in need within the greater Inland Empire." "The Children's Hospital Foundation is very grateful for the generous support and commitment of Walter's Mercedes-Benz," says Reiner Roeske, director of Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation. "Planning an event like this demonstrates a serious commitment to children, and we are appreciative to Walter's for their support of Loma Linda University Children's Hospital."
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