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William “Billy” Florence, Cofounder of Shriners International
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/William-Florence May 18, 2022William Jermyn Conlin – better known by his stage name, William J. “Billy” Florence – is credited as the co-founder of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, along with Walter M. Fleming, M.D.
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Open Volunteer Call
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/Videos/2021/09/Open-Volunteer-Call Sep 10, 2021A call to all volunteers for the Shriners Children's Open.
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1934 Letter to Patient Family
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/1934-Letter May 18, 2022This letter was written by Margaret Watson, then superintendent of Shriners Children’s Springfield, to a patient’s family.
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Extending the Philanthropy’s Reach in Brazil
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2024/06/Extending-Reach-in-Brazil Jun 18, 2024Shriners look for ways to help more kids obtain specialty care closer to home.
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Four Generations Share Familial, Fraternal Bonds
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/05/Four-Generations-Share-Familial-Fraternal-Bonds May 05, 2025Meet the Goughs: A vibrant family of Shriners spans four generations, from the wise and spirited 91-year-old great-uncle Norman to the adventurous 27-year-old grandson Robert.
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The Building of a Health Care System
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/Videos/2019/11/The-Building-of-a-Health-Care-System Nov 08, 2019The video presents the history and mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children
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The Life of Imperial Sir Bill Bailey
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/Videos/2021/07/The-Life-of-Imperial-Sir-Bill-Bailey Jul 07, 2021William S. “Bill” Bailey, and his father, Robert B. Bailey, are only the second father and son to serve as Imperial Potentates of Shriners International.
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A Milestone for Riley
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2021/03/A-Milestone-for-Riley Mar 05, 2021Former National Patient Ambassador Riley Joins Bahia Shriners in Apopka, Florida
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Nights Out Pull Nobles In
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2024/12/Nights-Out-Pull-Nobles-In Dec 12, 2024Shriners find that an exceptional way to increase membership is simply to be seen socializing and having fun.
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AAONMS Ritual Book
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/AAONMS-Ritual-Book May 18, 2022In August of 1870, Walter Fleming, M.D., one of the original founders of the fraternity now known as Shriners International, penned the First Complete Ritual of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.)
