Details from CMN:
The annual Children’s Miracle Network Baby Photo Contest has a new name for 2016 – Children’s Miracle Network Kids Photo Contest. The annual event presented by Creative Imaging Fine Photography, will take place on November 11-13 at Salmon Run Mall’s Center Court, near the entrance of JCPenney. Children ages 12 and under are eligible to enter the contest for a registration fee of just $15. For families who may be entering more than one child, the registration fee per child is reduced to $10. Families will receive one free 5X7 photo and have the option of purchasing additional packages.
The contest has a 300 contestant maximum and goodie bags with special treats for the children will be offered to the first 200 contestants. Families may register their child or children upon arrival to the contest on Friday, November 11 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Saturday, November 12 from 11:00am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, November 13 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Online voting will begin on November 25 and continue through December 1. During this time, family members, friends, neighbors, and Children’s Miracle Network supporters can go to www.cmnbabyphotocontest.com to vote for their favorite contestant. In mall voting will take place Saturday, November 26 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Votes are $1 each or 6 votes for $5. Winners will be announced on December 3. This year’s awards are $500 for 3rd place, $1,000 for 2nd place, and a $2,000 grand prize. Winners must be present to win.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for its 170 member hospitals, including Samaritan Medical Center. All contributions to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Northern New York at Samaritan benefit children in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties by helping to purchase medical equipment for child-centered areas of the hospital. In addition, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Northern New York at Samaritan is one of only five hospitals that provide direct assistance to families with children in a medical crisis.