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The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home is presented just as the great Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley experienced it for 23 years of his fascinating life. Authentic furnishings and décor include the poet's writing desk, a portrait of his beloved dog and his top hat and cane. The two-story brick James
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and open Camp Riley for Youth with Physical Disabilities. Riley Hospital opened its doors and received its first patient in 1924. Camp Riley has operated since 1955. The hospital, camp and museum home are projects supported and sustained through the fundraising efforts of Riley Children's Foundation.
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Every summer, nearly 250 children, ages 8–18, from throughout Indiana and several other states come to Camp Riley. During their time at Camp they prove to themselves and others that their strength and will power define them—not their physical circumstances. From horseback riding, to swimming, to
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conquering the high ropes course, campers discover new confidence and make lifelong friends. Camp Riley holds six different camp sessions during a five-week period each summer at Bradford Woods—Indiana University's 2,500-acre universally accessible outdoor recreational facility.
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Riley Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and pediatric pulmonary program are ranked among the top five in the nation. Riley's cancer, cardiovascular surgery and diabetes programs are also among the largest and best of their kind in the nation.
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has spent over 100 years caring for Indiana's children. Families turn to Riley Hospital and its regional clinics throughout the state for treatment more than 220,000 times each year. They trust Riley to find solutions and provide hope.
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To sustain and expand groundbreaking and lifesaving pediatric research, facilities, medical treatment and accessibility, Riley Hospital relies on generous and broad-based financial support from Riley Children's Foundation.
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with the intentions of constructing a children's hospital. The Foundation's fundraising efforts have allowed for the hospital to flourish and for Indiana families to receive the benefits of free medical care.
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Riley Children's Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of children through philanthropic leadership in support of Riley Hospital for Children and its research programs.
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Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, nestled in Indianapolis’ historic Lockerbie neighborhood, was named a National Historic Landmark in 1962 and is open to the public.
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The Riley Memorial Association was founded in 1921 to honor beloved
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As the only comprehensive children's hospital in Indiana,
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is a nonprofit organization established in 1921 as the
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