Arkansas Children's Hospital

My niece, Sandy, has spent most of her life believing that her uncle is, at best, an obnoxious, treacherous idiot.

Despite this mislabeling (????), she occasionally has a bright thought, and she e-mailed this one, which I herewith share with you.

I’ve already cast my vote: your turn.

This is a wonderful way for us to give back to our community that won't cost us any money and will help Children's Hospital. I checked out the website and it is legitimate.

In an effort to bring a much-needed dose of fun to young patients, Colgate-Palmolive and Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation are asking people across the country to log on to: www.colgate.com/starlightstarbright and vote for hospitals currently on a waiting list for "Fun Centers," mobile entertainment units that kids can enjoy at their bedsides, or anywhere in a hospital setting, while they recover. With just a click of the computer mouse, you can show support for Arkansas Children’s Hospital to become one of the five hospitals nationwide to receive a brand new Fun Center.

Each Fun Center will be equipped with a flat screen monitor, DVD player and Nintendo game system, transforming hospital time into playtime.

The national online vote runs through March 31st. The five hospitals with the most votes will receive a surprise Fun Center delivered to their pediatric facility.

ACH can be found in the "South" region. You may vote as many times as you wish.