Doctor surprised by $50,000 gift from Nordstrom to support kids at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

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Dec 20, 2016, 03:30 ET

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Nordstrom sold out of an unusual product: a leather-wrapped rock priced at $85. That news inspired a doctor at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to start a unique fundraising campaign – Rocks for a Reason – which has been gaining support since it began Dec. 9. That doctor was recently surprised to learn that Nordstrom has joined the cause and agreed to match the first $50,000 that the campaign raises.

This holiday season, Nordstrom sold out of an unusual product: a leather-wrapped rock priced at $85. That news inspired a doctor at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to start a unique fundraising campaign - Rocks for a Reason - which has been gaining support since it began Dec. 9. With 460 donors from 39 states and a generous donation from Nordstrom, the campaign is closing in on raising more than $100,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. Visit chw.org/rock to make a donation.
This holiday season, Nordstrom sold out of an unusual product: a leather-wrapped rock priced at $85. That news inspired a doctor at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to start a unique fundraising campaign - Rocks for a Reason - which has been gaining support since it began Dec. 9. With 460 donors from 39 states and a generous donation from Nordstrom, the campaign is closing in on raising more than $100,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. Visit chw.org/rock to make a donation.
Dr. Dave Margolis of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has been amazed at the support his Rocks for a Reason campaign has generated. On Monday, Dec. 19, he helped package rocks to be sent to the more than 460 people who have supported the campaign from 39 states (and Puerto Rico). As of Dec. 19, more than $46,000 has been raised through the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31. Donations can be made at chw.org/rock.
Dr. Dave Margolis of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has been amazed at the support his Rocks for a Reason campaign has generated. On Monday, Dec. 19, he helped package rocks to be sent to the more than 460 people who have supported the campaign from 39 states (and Puerto Rico). As of Dec. 19, more than $46,000 has been raised through the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31. Donations can be made at chw.org/rock.
Dr. Dave Margolis, the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin doctor who started the Rocks for a Reason campaign, is personally signing every thank you tag to people who donated $85 or more to the hospital. As of Monday, Dec. 19, more than 460 people from 39 states (and Puerto Rico) have donated more than $46,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. Donations can be made at chw.org/rock.
Dr. Dave Margolis, the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin doctor who started the Rocks for a Reason campaign, is personally signing every thank you tag to people who donated $85 or more to the hospital. As of Monday, Dec. 19, more than 460 people from 39 states (and Puerto Rico) have donated more than $46,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. Donations can be made at chw.org/rock.
Dr. Dave Margolis is sending rocks to people who donate $85 to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. After learning it was against a local ordinance to use rocks from the Lake Michigan shoreline, a local landscaper donated rocks to be sent to supporters. As of Dec. 19, 460 people from 39 states and Puerto Rico have contributed more than $46,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. To make a donation, go to chw.org/rock.
Dr. Dave Margolis is sending rocks to people who donate $85 to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. After learning it was against a local ordinance to use rocks from the Lake Michigan shoreline, a local landscaper donated rocks to be sent to supporters. As of Dec. 19, 460 people from 39 states and Puerto Rico have contributed more than $46,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. To make a donation, go to chw.org/rock.
This holiday season, Nordstrom sold out of an unusual product: a leather-wrapped rock priced at $85. That news inspired a doctor at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to start a unique fundraising campaign - Rocks for a Reason - which has been gaining support since it began Dec. 9. With 460 donors from 39 states and a generous donation from Nordstrom, the campaign is closing in on raising more than $100,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. Visit chw.org/rock to make a donation.
Dr. Dave Margolis of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has been amazed at the support his Rocks for a Reason campaign has generated. On Monday, Dec. 19, he helped package rocks to be sent to the more than 460 people who have supported the campaign from 39 states (and Puerto Rico). As of Dec. 19, more than $46,000 has been raised through the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31. Donations can be made at chw.org/rock. Dr. Dave Margolis, the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin doctor who started the Rocks for a Reason campaign, is personally signing every thank you tag to people who donated $85 or more to the hospital. As of Monday, Dec. 19, more than 460 people from 39 states (and Puerto Rico) have donated more than $46,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. Donations can be made at chw.org/rock. Dr. Dave Margolis is sending rocks to people who donate $85 to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. After learning it was against a local ordinance to use rocks from the Lake Michigan shoreline, a local landscaper donated rocks to be sent to supporters. As of Dec. 19, 460 people from 39 states and Puerto Rico have contributed more than $46,000. The campaign goes until Dec. 31. To make a donation, go to chw.org/rock.

"I figured if people were willing to pay $85 for rock that didn't do anything, there must be some people out there who would be willing to pay $85 for a rock that would help bring joy to kids in the hospital," said David Margolis, MD, who started the campaign and who heads the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin MACC Fund Center for patients with cancer and blood disorders. "I have been blown away by the support we have received. And now this generous gift from Nordstrom. It's heartwarming how many people are reaching out to help us help kids! We are going to need more rocks."

The Rocks for a Reason campaign has generated interest and support for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin from across the county and beyond. As of Monday, Dec. 19, more than 460 gifts have come in from 39 states (and Puerto Rico) totaling more than $46,000. Donations will help provide nationally ranked medical care, community-based health services and lifesaving research. Everyone who donates to the campaign by Dec. 31, will receive a rock with a thank you tag signed by Dr. Margolis.

More information about the Rocks for a Reason campaign can be found at chw.org/rock.

Additional photos and videos, including Dr. Margolis collecting rocks and packaging rocks can be downloaded here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b2xlsup63nutai6/AADAHr_wGxwpt_gZQpb20ENya?dl=0

SOURCE Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

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