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Shrine Information Center
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| The Shriners have a rich history of fellowship and philanthropy.
Our organization consists of approximately 500,000 men, belonging
to 191 Shrine Temples, or chapters, throughout North America. The
Shrine of North America is known for its colorful parades, circuses and
clowns. But there is also a serious side to this International Fraternity.
For more than 75 years, the Shrine has operated a network of specialized
hospitals that treat children with orthopaedic problems, burns and
spinal cord injuries, up to their 18th birthday, free of charge.
The Shrine was founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to the
Masonic Order. It was originally established to provide fun and
fellowship for its members. But as the organization grew, its
members decided to dedicate their efforts to helping others by
establishing an official Shrine philanthropy — a network of
specialized hospitals that have provided expert medical care to more
than 700,000 children, free of charge.
Since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922, the Shrine has
supported what has come to be known as the "World's Greatest
Philanthropy." The Shriners now operate 22 hospitals
throughout North America. There are 20 hospitals in the United
States, 1 in Mexico, and 1 in Canada.
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| To learn more about this truly remarkable organization, click on the
following links. |
| Brief
History of the Shrine of North America |
| Shrine
Hospitals A complete list and contact information |
| Philadelphia
Unit - Rajah's special interest. |
| Shrine
Locations (United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama) |
| Membership in Rajah |
| Petition for Membership in Rajah
Shrine |
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