Children’s Hospital seeks return of stolen items

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Published on 02/06/2012 - 3:39 pm

Written by Business Journal staff

WaterskiThieves broke into a Clovis storage unit over the weekend and stole items used for the Adaptive Sports Program at Children’s Hospital Central California, which provides recreational and athletic experiences for children with disabilities, the hospital said in a statement.

All of the items were purchased with donated funds that took years to collect. The items stolen were used for water sports, and include:

Six life jackets

Ski ropes

A six-person tent that was used to provide privacy for medical support to participating children

Camping tables

A modified wakeboard used to accommodate children with disabilities

“This is a discouraging setback after working so hard to build up the program,” Dr. Jennifer Crocker, medical director of Children’s Hospital’s pediatric rehabilitation center said in the statement. “The children we serve through this program are already at a disadvantage, and it’s terrible that they are being taken advantage of in this way.”

The Adaptive Sports program is the only one of its kind in the Central Valley and is designed for individuals with physical and health impairments and conditions ranging from cerebral palsy to spinal cord injuries.

The items taken can be returned to the hospital or by calling (559) 353-6500.