On May 15, 1997, Dillard's department stores introduced Miracle Expressions^TM neckwear nationwide. This distinctive collection of ties will benefit hospitalized children on a local level-in communities served by Dillard's stores-through Children's Miracle Network (CMN). Miracle Expressions^TM neckwear bears designs inspired by the intricate molecular structure of various "miracle drugs" currently being used by doctors around the country to treat seriously ill children. A 5% portion of the proceeds from the sale of these ties will be donated to CMN, to be disbursed locally to children's hospitals in Dillard's neighborhoods. It is CMN's founding pledge to keep 100% of donations in the area in which they were raised.

Acetaminophen - Acetaminophen is available without a prescription, and is widely used either by itself or in combination with other drugs to produce a wide variety of effects. Side effects include yellow eyes or skin, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and swelling.

AZT - During initial clinical trials using a double-blind placebo, the treated study population displayed a fivefold diminution in mortality rates. It was therefore deemed medically unethical to continue withholding the drug from patients receiving the placebo and the trial was halted.

Clotrimazole - Once a prescription drug, Lotrimin is now the drug of choice for athlete's foot fungi, as well as tinea and ringworm. It is widely available over-the-counter in many drug stores and supermarkets.

Cyclosporin - Cyclosporin is a member of a family of drugs that possess immunosuppressive activity. These chemicals are very useful in helping the body to overcome it's natural tendency to reject transplanted organs.

Epinephrine - Epinehprine acts by increasing the levels of cyclic AMP leading to bronchodilation and stimulation of the heart and central nervous system. The drug is often administered through oral inhalation to prevent wheezing and difficulty in breathing.

Erythromycin - Erythromycin is an wide-spectrum antibiotic that is used in ophthalmic, topical, and systemic treatment of bacterial infections. It is particularly useful in patients with a history of allergies towards other antibiotics.

Hydrocortisone - Hydrocortisone is a member of the corticosteroid family of drugs that is used to treat temporary itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammations, and rashes.

Hydroxyurea - Hydroxyurea is a 30 year old anticancer drug that may help certain anti-HIV drugs work better. It works by reducing the number of nucleotides inside cells, making it harder for HIV to reproduce and make more viruses.