Make-A-Wish: Shopping Spree
DESERT RADIOLOGISTS: MAKING THE WISH OF ONE LOCAL BOY COME TRUE
A day filled with shopping brightened the smile of Jesus
August 5, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Desert Radiologists, Nevada’s largest and most trusted medical imaging company made the wish of one Las Vegas boy come true.
On Saturday, July 12, 2008, Desert Radiologists sponsored the wish of 13 year old Jesus. Jesus is currently being treated for a brain tumor and it was his wish to go on a shopping spree. Jesus and his family arrived at Toys R Us via limo to a crowd of Desert Radiologists well-wishers. Jesus was given $3,000 and shopped for such items as a PlayStation 3, bicycle, RipStick skateboard, remote controlled airplanes, and a variety of PlayStation games and accessories. The day continued at the Boulevard Mall where Jesus picked out a new television and a large supply of sporting goods equipment, mostly for his favorite sport, soccer.
The physicians and staff at Desert Radiologists chose the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada as our corporate charity and began granting wishes this past spring.
“We really like to get involved in the wishes and select the kids we will be helping. We want to make a difference in individual lives,” said William P. Moore II, Desert Radiologists CEO. “We don’t just write a check to a charity and say ‘use it as needed,’ we select wishes where our physicians and staff can get involved.”
The first wish granted was a young girl who wanted to be a doctor for a day. The entire staff rallied around and made the day a memorable event starting with a red carpet luncheon and ending with Dr. Beatrice treating patients at her own clinic. Jesus was the second wish and true to Desert Radiologists standards, he was strongly supported by the staff. Jesus was greeted at Toys R Us by a crowd with signs and banners. The employees escorted Jesus throughout the store helping whenever possible. The family was then off to lunch and more shopping at the Boulevard Mall.
“The staff at Desert Radiologists makes us proud every day, but events like this really show how much our employees care to make a difference,” said William Moore. “Seeing Jesus’ smiling face and sharing this special moment with him will be remembered by all for a long time to come.”
About Desert Radiologists
Desert Radiologists has been serving Southern Nevada since 1966. Our expert team of radiologists is the largest group of physicians providing quality diagnostic imaging in Nevada. We have 5 outpatient locations throughout Las Vegas and Henderson and provide radiology services for 6 Southern Nevada hospitals. Desert Radiologists offers the most comprehensive procedures available including Angiography, Computed Tomography (CT), DEXA Bone Densitometry, Dental Implant CT Scanning, Diagnostic Radiology (X-ray), Interventional & Cardiovascular Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT), Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and Ultrasound. In addition, Desert Vascular Institute provides a complete array of vascular services. For more information visit www.desertrad.com.
