BONNERS FERRY — Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill patrons were graced with a group of sparkly, fez wearing men, dedicated to raising money for children in need. Calam Shriners are known for their philanthropy to the varied Shriners Hospitals for Children.

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Shriners from the Moyie Shrine Club hosted other traveling Shriners to attend the ceremonial handing over the checks to the Potentate to deliver to the hospital and to the organization.

Kirk Ross, the 2020 Divan’s Potentate was on scene to handle the donations. Two checks were delivered to Ross, one for $7,000 that was earmarked specifically for the Spokane area Shriners Hospital and the other check was for $5,000 that went to the organization.

The Shriners Hospitals for Children help children, regardless of whether they can afford to pay for medical conditions such as spinal cord injuries, cleft lips and palates, burn victims and those needing orthopedic care.

The local Moyie Shriners are often busy each year in gathering donations for the hospital through varied events where they station a booth. The group can be seen at the Boundary County Fair, and during varied parades in the community.

The members of Calam Shriners also provide travel assistance to families and patients to get them to their medical appointments via personally chauffeured trips in the Calam Shriners van or via airline tickets or fuel vouchers.

For more information on the Moyie Shriners, please visit calamshriners.com or visit the Facebook page, Calam Shriners. They can also be reached at 208-743-6916.