Anah Shriners - 1404 Broadway - Bangor, ME 04401
The Shrine organization is best known for its colorful parades, distinctive red fez worn by its members and philanthropy designed to help children in need. Shriners International describes itself as a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. There are over 200 Shrine Centers worldwide. Anah Shrine, headquartered in Bangor, held its first meeting in July 1921 and a charter was issued in 1922 and now has eight regional Shrine Clubs where members and guests enjoy fellowship and fun.
Shriners Children's
On May 12, 1922, thousands gathered to witness the placing of the cornerstone of the first Shriners Children's hospital, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The first patient – a little girl with clubfoot – was seen on Sept. 16, 1922, in a remodeled home adjacent to the Masonic temple while construction of the permanent hospital was underway.
What began as a single hospital is now a world-renowned and beloved healthcare system with hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe. Devoted to providing high-quality specialty medical care to the children and families, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.
Shriners Children's Boston
is home to the only exclusively pediatric, verified burn center in New England. Their burn care specialists are leading the way in their approach to research and care. Other specialties at the hospital include cleft lip and palate care and reconstructive and plastic surgery. We are proud to support the facility, staff and patients as annual contributors and by having Anah members serving on their board.
Shriners Children's New England
has a team of physicians and specialists who are highly-trained and experienced in pediatric orthopedics. This team is fully equipped to treat children with a variety of different orthopedic conditions ranging from mild to complex. Other specialties you will find at the facility include cleft lip and palate care, orthotics and prosthetics, urology, fracture care and sports injury care. We are proud to support the facility, staff and patients as annual contributors and by having Anah members serving on their board.
Having Fun and Helping Children
Since 1921, the Anah Shriners have worked tirelessly to help children all over the country and are dedicated to helping lead fundraising for the Shriners' philanthropy - Shriners Children's. The Nobles and Ladies of Anah Shriners raise funds all year long for this effort while also maintaining a commitment to fun and fellowship. There are many annual events that also support the local communities in Anah Shrine's reach, extending that fun beyond the "Anah Family" by way of parade attendance by clubs/units, events we host like the Circus, Feztival of Trees, Basket Feztivals, Trunk or Treats and many others.
