http://www.bringlight.com/feeds/charities/275 Projects for VMC Foundation at Bring Light Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:50:12 +0000 http://www.bringlight.com/projects/show/259 Charity: VMC Foundation. Categories: Health . Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a literacy program that unites two of children’s greatest needs into one fluid service: healthcare and literacy instruction. ROR’s mission is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric health care. At every well-child check-up for over 26,000 kids each year, pediatric providers in Santa Clara County give each young child a new, developmentally appropriate book to take home and read with parents. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:05:51 +0000 http://www.bringlight.com/projects/show/258 Charity: VMC Foundation. Categories: Health . Partner with the VMC Foundation to provide disabled adults and injured children access to the best and most appropriate technology to aid their recovery, promote family contact and provide online access to health information in their native language. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:44:19 +0000 http://www.bringlight.com/projects/show/257 Charity: VMC Foundation. Categories: Health . After open heart surgery, the body needs a lot of help recovering. For patients with fluid in their lungs, being able to safely cough is critical to their recovery. These specially designed heart pillows allow patients to hug a comfortable yet firm surface while coughing, protecting their wound and helping them to take deep breaths without pain. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:25:23 +0000