The "Celebration" features stories of patients facing health care hurdles at specialized children's hospitals. These children need sophisticated, cutting-edge treatments. More than 140,000 patients receive care at University of Iowa Children's Hospital each year and the stories show their courage and the caring environment of the hospital.

"Children's Miracle Network provides many wonderful opportunities for healing for our patients," said Michael Artman, MD, physician-in-chief of University of Iowa Children's Hospital. "From the purchase of sophisticated equipment sized just right for children to the various diversionary items that help pass time and lessen the stress of hospitalization, your donations make a positive impact on our kids and their families every day."

Iowa patients Jacob Schwessinger, of Des Moines, and Alex Clark, of Dubuque, will be featured during the television broadcast.

"Our workplace has raised money for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital for years. I never knew the impact that Children's Miracle Network made on lives, until our son Jacob was burned," David Schwessinger said. Jacob was hospitalized for his serious burns for more than a month. The accident occurred when Jacob was 3 years old.

"Mediacom is proud to partner with the Children's Miracle Network as it continues to make such a positive impact on the lives of children and their families," said Randy Brown, regional vice president for Mediacom Communications. "Our employees live and work in communities all over Iowa, and they know that local children benefit in extraordinary ways from the University of Iowa Children's Hospital." Mediacom has been a partner with Children's Miracle Network for the past four years.

The celebration will air from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 4, on Mediacom Connections channel 22 throughout the following areas in Iowa:

• Burlington — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4

• Cedar Falls/Waterloo — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, and in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, Gilbertville, Washburn, Hudson, Independence, Oelwein, Hazelton, Fairbanks, Maynard, Strawberry Point, Edgewood, Manchester, Traer, Reinbeck, LaPorte City, Tama, Toledo, Gladbrook, Beaman, Conrad, Garwin, Eldora, Grundy Center, Iowa Falls, Ackley, Parkersburg, Aplington, New Hartford, Dike, Waverly, Shell Rock, Denver, Janesville, Sumner, West Union, Fayette, Elgin, New Hampton, Fredricksville, Calmar, Ossian, Spillville, Fort Atkinson and Decorah

• Cedar Rapids — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4

• Dubuque — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4

• Emmetsburg — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, and in Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, Bancroft, Burt, Buffalo Center, Swea City, Sprit Lake, Lake Park, Harris, Algona, Clare, Clarion, Webster City, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Laurens, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Sac City, Manson, Lake City and Rockwell City

• Fairfield/Ottumwa — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, and in Ottumwa, Agency, Eldon, Bloomfield, Centerville, Albia, Oskaloosa, New Sharon, Eddyville, Fairfield, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, Morning Sun, Keokuk, Burlington, Fort Madison, Columbus Junction and Montrose

• Mason City — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, and in Britt, Cerro Gordo County, Charles City, Clear Lake, Cresco, Duncan, Elma, Floyd, Forest City, Garner, Kensett, Leland, Lime Springs, Manly, Mason City, Nashua, Nora Springs, Northwood, Osage, Riceville, Rockford, St. Ansgar, Stacyville and Ventura

• Quad Cities — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, and in Burlington.

• Iowa City — From 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, on Mediacom Connections Channel 74.

For more information about how you can support Children's Miracle Network, contact Lisa Baum at 3l9-335-8447.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to generating funds and awareness programs to benefit children treated at 170 children's hospitals throughout the United States and Canada. To date, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $2.6 billion for children's hospitals. Children's Miracle Network also includes 75 corporate sponsors, 200 television stations and more than 135 radio stations.

University of Iowa Children's Hospital at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City is the state's longest-serving children's hospital. More than 140,000 children receive care at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and its statewide network of outreach clinics each year.

For more information:

University of Iowa Children's Hospital

Children's Miracle Network

Mediacom

Michael Artman, MD

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