Welcome to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota’s 2009 interactive annual report. We’re glad that you’re here and we invite you to explore some of the major stories that helped make 2009 a year to remember. From our new state-of–the-art private patient rooms to our very public arts and urban renewal program, with your support we’re not only transforming our world-class facilities but, the lives of the children and their families who come here for care. To get started, please take a moment to watch this special message of welcome from Children’s of Minnesota president and CEO, Alan L. Goldbloom.