My Shriners Diary: Our Mission, Our Members and Me

If children are the soul of Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shriners are its heart. Physicians and nurses help heal while Shriners give compassionately. This story takes you on a journey of an Imperial Potentate’s servant leadership and dedication to helping children take their first steps. Mahealani Richardson, Anchor/Reporter - Hawaii News NowDuring the year Shriner volunteer Gary Bergenskeserved as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, he kept a daily diary of his every step. Now you can live this extraordinary year with him as he travels through 19 countries on a mission to improve the lives of children and his fellow members. The days were filled with working on the Shriners mission of taking care of children regardless of their family’s ability to pay. As you read, you will be reminded of what the good people in this world do. Enjoy!