Giving

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals throughout North America. More than 170 children’s hospitals – including Cincinnati Children’s – are affiliated with CMN. These hospitals provide tremendous value to their local communities. With CMN’s help, hospital’s like Cincinnati Children’s are able to continue providing vital services for patients and families.

Your Support Stays in Cincinnati

One hundred percent of the money raised through CMN events in Greater Cincinnati goes directly to Cincinnati Children’s. These events help fund research and training, purchase life-saving equipment and pay for uncompensated care. With the support of CMN, Cincinnati Children’s is changing outcomes for kids, making our community healthier and more vibrant.

For More Information

Contact Natalie Gerano by email, call 513-636-9241 or visit the CMN Hospitals website.

CMN Hospital Levels

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Circle of Champions

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Support of $100,000 or more:

Walmart / Sam’s Club

Speedway

Circle of Care

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Support of $10,000 or more:

Credit Unions for Kids
Circle K Midwest
Costco Wholesale
Great Clips
Dairy Queen Inc
Marriott
Chico’s FAS
International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
RE/MAX

Events

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Dance Marathons

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Dance marathons provide local college students with a fun opportunity to raise money for Cincinnati Children’s. Every year, the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Miami University sponsor dance marathons to benefit the life-giving work at our hospital.

Extra Life

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Extra Life puts a passion for gaming to good use − raising money for kids at Cincinnati Children’s. Participants register and create a personal fundraising page through CMNH, collect sponsorships from friends and family, then spend 24 hours playing all types of games. Extra Life is a national fundraising effort sponsored by CMNH − which means that all the money raised locally goes to Cincinnati Children’s.

Radiothon

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Thanks to Cumulus radio and our caring community of supporters, our 2016 Radiothon raised more than $108,000 for the children and families who rely on us for world-class care.

Special thanks to Warm 98 and NASH FM, which broadcast live from the medical center and shared the inspirational stories of our Champion families. The Liberty Center Foundation, Plumb Tite Plumbing, Rempke Markets, CoCo Shell, Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions and Cumulus sponsored the event. Their generosity, coupled with pledges and donations from callers, helped raise funds that will advance discovery and provide life-saving care to children and families when they need it most.

Hispanic Radiothon

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Cincinnati’s top Spanish language radio station, La Mega 97.7 FM, will host its 3rd annual “For the Kids” radiothon in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network to benefit the children and families of Cincinnati Children’s. The radiothon will air 6 am-7 pm on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22.

La Mega 97.7 FM staff and on-air talent will share stories from our patient Champions and their families. Listeners will be asked to call during this time to make a donation or pledge. All donations will stay local and proceeds will benefit Cincinnati Children’s Comprehensive Children’s Injury Center (CCIC), providing programs, education and resources to help families in our community prevent pediatric injuries.

Miracle Challenge

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Miracle Challenge is a wellness challenge that combines personal fitness goals with fundraising. Participants attempt to complete 27 mini-challenges in 27 days, raising $10 per day on behalf of kids at Cincinnati Children’s. A perfect fundraiser for companies seeking creative (and energizing) ways to engage employees!

Band Together

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Band Together For Kids is an annual campaign that runs during the holiday season. Donors receive a kit in the mail that includes a special-edition Miracle Band, a Sharpie pen to write the name of the person for whom they are “Banding Together” and a hash-tagged window cling. The campaign also provides social media tools for email marketing campaigns.

Ways to Get Involved with CMN

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Become a Local Partner

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CMN provides engaging strategies and resources for local companies that are looking for a way to raise funds for Cincinnati Children’s. To learn how your business can help support Cincinnati Children’s through CMN campaigns, contact Natalie.

Participate in Programs

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CMN Hospitals offers a variety of programs throughout the year that allow people to connect with and support Cincinnati Children’s while participating in activities they enjoy. Current programs include local university Dance Marathons, Extra Life and Radio Fundraisers. Learn more about programs that support Cincinnati Children’s by contacting Natalie.

Support Our Corporate Partners

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Several national companies have partnered with CMN Hospitals to support each location’s local children’s hospital by selling Miracle Balloons. Corporate partners supply 85 percent of funds that CMN Hospitals raises each year. Locally these companies rally their employees and engage their customers to support Cincinnati Children’s. Find out more about the campaigns on our event calendar.

2016-2017 CMN Ohio Champion

Alyssa. A patient at Cincinnati Children’s, Alyssa Smith was chosen as the 2016-2017 CMN Ohio Champion.

A true advocate, Alyssa speaks openly and frequently about her struggles with mental illness. “Everyone has issues,” she says. “At least I know what mine are.”

Since Alyssa’s diagnosis at age 3, when her tantrums lasted for hours and she refused to sleep, she’s made incredible strides. Coping techniques, biweekly counseling, a healthy diet, daily medication and supplements help her cope with her ups and downs.

When Alyssa, 12, feels overwhelmed, she visits her mental health care provider at Cincinnati Children’s. She knows the staff loves and supports her and will help her and those around her stay safe.

She excels in school and loves volunteering as a peer tutor for kids with special needs.

Summer & Fall Events

RE/Max

August 2016 sees the return of the RE/MAX Month of Miracles, celebrating $138 million raised by thousands of RE/MAX associates and offices since 1992. Those interested in buying or selling a home − and helping their local CMN Hospital in the process − can look for the Miracle Balloon logo when searching listings.

Walmart

Walmart associates play a key role in supporting their local children’s hospitals. In addition to the countless hours volunteered at CMN Hospitals, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates across the US raised more than $40 million in just six weeks during their 2014 fundraising campaign. Through fundraisers and register donations, their associates continue to amaze. This year’s campaign will take place Aug. 29-Oct. 9, 2016, where customers can donate $1, $3 or $5 at the register in support of Cincinnati Children’s. Together, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members are ensuring that millions of children in communities across the US continue to receive the world-class treatment they need.

Extra Life

Extra Life unites thousands of players around the world in a 24-hour gaming marathon to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $14 million for local CMN hospitals. Game day 2016 is Nov. 5, 2016. Raise funds, have fun and help heal kids at Cincinnati Children’s. Learn more today.

UCDM

University of Cincinnati Dance Marathon is a 12-hour dance marathon focused on creating relationships between the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s through a year-round fundraising endeavor that finishes with a half day of non-stop dancing. This year’s Dance Marathon will take place on Nov. 12, 2016. Visit the website to learn more about how to get involved.