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Springfield native and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network explains how donations have a local impact

Dr. Aimee Daily is the new president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network
Dr. Aimee Daily is the new president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network.

Dr. Aimee Daily is the new president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network. She is also a Springfield native. She spoke to Community Voices about her personal experiences which led her to Children’s Miracle Network. She also explained how local donations and rounding up at the checkout benefits HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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