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Kinetic toy brings smiles to Shriner families during tough times

Chesapeake, Virginia, May 2007 -- When TriQuest Equity Management founder Merle Gilley learned that the Reception Room at the Shriners Hospital For Children near Boston needed a more uplifting atmosphere, he fixed the problem.

In May, the hospital unveiled a large audiokinetic sculpture that mesmerizes, entertains, and relaxes patients and families waiting for their appointments.

The glass-enclosed sculpture, named “Festiball,” stands 7 feet by 7 feet, and includes colorful, rolling balls and animal shapes that clatter and chime.

Gilley, who is also co-founder of the nationwide company Equity For Life, and co-founder Scott Bergman of Wilbraham, Mass., paid $80,000 to Rock Stream Studios to create the sculpture.

"My heart goes out to these courageous children and families who've suffered major burns and are putting their lives back together," said Gilley. "If this sculpture brings a little joy to their lives and makes their doctor appointments a little more bearable, then we've accomplished our goal."


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