Premiere's July Balloon campaign floated $3,100 to the Children's Miracle Network according to CMN Area Manager Lindsey Joy. "The Bryan Cinema did a FANTASTIC job in their July Balloon Campaign for Children's Miracle Network Brazos Valley," she said. "They raised over $3,100 and matched $500 in 1 MONTH!!!"

"We are so grateful and amazed at the good work they did. The team members were so wonderful to work with and I had a great time visiting them! Our thanks go out to Premiere so much for its support of CMN - we could not do what we do without people like those at Premiere Cinemas! This is all for the kids."

Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization raising funds for more than 170 children's hospitals. Their mission is to generate funds and awareness programs in partnership with and for the benefit of member hospitals/foundations and the children they are privileged to serve. Companies such as Premiere Cinemas which donate to CMN fund ongoing medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children each year.

"Every child deserves the hope and healing of children's hospitals," said a CMN spokesperson. "With the help of a Children's Miracle Network hospital in their community, children of all ages and backgrounds can receive treatment for every imaginable disease and injury - from asthma and broken bones to cancer and heart defects."

Local Premiere Cinema Director Andrea Fletcher added the movie-goers of Brazos County were wonderful in their response to CMN. "Our movie-goers are the best at opening their hearts to the worthwhile causes we promote," she said. "The support of the community is what made this work; we couldn't be happier that our guests joined us in contributing to such a worthwhile cause."

Donations can be made to the Brazos Valley Chapter of the Children's Miracle Network by calling (979) 691-3652 or e-mailing ljoy [AT] swmail.sw.org.