HALEY DAWN MCGARY

HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

ANNOUNCES THE BIRTH OF ITS FIRST BABY BORN IN 2010

Haley Dawn McGary

New born daughter of Misty Roy and Matthew McGary

Born on January 1, 2010

8 pounds, 20 inches long

Ushering in 2010 Houlton Regional Hospital announces the first baby of the year born; Haley Dawn McGary who will reside with her family in Merrill.

As one of the first of Maine’s babies born in 2010, Haley, along with all other Maine resident babies born in 2010 will be eligible for the Harold Alfond College Challenge to receive a $500 grant to start a NextGen College Investing Plan account. Beloved philanthropist Harold Alfond set up the program before he died to ensure access to education for all Maine’s children.  There is no income limit or the need to contribute any monies to receive the grant.

Prior to leaving the hospital, Haley’s parents were offered information about the Harold Alfond College Challenge and opening the NextGen account.  The Alfond Grant is available to all Maine resident babies for whom a NextGen account has been opened by the baby’s first birthday.  The Alfond Grant is made available by the Alfond Scholarship Foundation and is administered by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME).

For more information on the Harold Alfond College Challenge please call 800-228-3734 or visit www.500forbaby.org

Houlton Regional Hospital and FAME holds sign up sessions for the Alfond Grant every spring and fall.  For further information contact Janene Moran, Public Relations Dept., of Houlton Regional Hospital by calling 521-2560.