Community Partners

Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals across North America. Each year, the 170 hospitals in the network provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. Since its founding in 1983, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $2.7 billion in support of these hospitals.

This national charitable effort is unique in that 100 percent of the money raised will stay in the community to support the local children's hospital, which means Children's Hospital Central California receives all of the funds raised in the Central Valley.

Fundraising Campaigns

Help Children's Hospital Central California by visiting these local retailers!

IHOP

On February 23, IHOP restaurants celebrate their 5th Annual National Pancake Day Celebration. Guests enjoyed a free short stack of IHOP's famous buttermilk pancakes, and in turn made a donation to Children's Miracle Network. Various Children’s Hospital families and friends showed their support by eating free pancakes and supporting Children’s Hospital Central California. Visit the Ihop National Pancake Day website for more information.

Rite Aid

From March 28 through May 15 Rite Aid will participate in their annual Children's Miracle Network campaign. Stop by your local Rite Aid and purchase a Miracle Balloon for $1.00 to benefit your local Children's Miracle Network hospital. Funds raised locally, stay local and benefit kids right here in Central California.

Costco Wholesale

Costco is continuing it's tradition of giving back to the community by dedicating the entire month of May to Children's Hospital Central California through their annual Children's Miracle Network campaign. For a location near you, visit www.costco.com To sign up for a Costco membership please complete the membership form and drop it off at the Riverpark Costco or during a hospital membership drive. Special discounts are available for new members.

Walmart/Sams Club

Beginning May 1, Walmart and Sams Club locations across the country will raise much needed funds for 170 children's hospitals across the country. The campaign will continue through June 12 with various in-store fundraising promotions. Stop by your local Walmart and Sams Club and help create miracles for local kids. For a location near you, visit www.walmart.com

or www.samsclub.com

Credit Unions for Kids

Through the annual Credit Unions for Kids campaign, local credit unions fund the Child Life program at Children’s Hospital. Credit Unions raised money through employee giving campaigns, icon sales, and silent auctions. Visit your local Credit Union during the summer and support Children’s Hospital.

Ace Hardware

The Ace Hardware Foundation has raised more than $40 million for Children’s Miracle Network since 1991 and stands behind its motto: Helping build brighter futures. During the month of August, Ace stores sell Racing for a Miracle icons, and organize barbeque cook-offs while Ace warehouse employees participate in workplace giving campaigns and host a myriad of other unique fundraising events. The 2010 ACE Hardware Racing for a Miracle icon campaign is June 1 - 30, 2010

Valero

Beginning in October, Valero Corner Stores sell icons to benefit Children's Hospital Central California. The company is a true partner in each of its communities and actively participates in a variety of charitable events as well as civic initiatives. Employees hold softball tournaments, silent auctions and a variety of other fundraisers to benefit Children’s Hospital.

RE/MAX

Since February 1992, RE/MAX has been the exclusive international real estate sponsor of Children's Miracle Network and has raised more than $85 million for member hospitals. RE/MAX agents participate in the Miracle Home and Honor Card program, donating a portion of every transaction back to Children's Hospital Central California.

Contact us

To learn more about the events listed above, please contact Katie Kidder at 559-353-8619 or by email at kkidder@childrenscentralcal.org.

To learn more about Children's Miracle Network, please visit www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org.

KISS Country for Kids Radiothon- Thursday, September, 23 through Saturday, September 25

People from throughout the Central Valley are invited to help make a difference in the lives of countless area children by supporting the annual KISS Country for Kids Radiothon for Children's Hospital Central California. Every year KISS Country 93.7 FM personalities broadcast live for three days from Children’s Hospital to help raise money for the sick and injured kids here in the Valley.

The Radiothon features compelling interviews with Children's Hospital patients and their families, while KISS Country encourages listeners to "tune in for children" and make a personal pledge to help Children's Hospital. Listeners are encouraged to come by Children’s Hospital to experience the Radiothon firsthand and share their own stories about children they know who have been helped by Children's Hospital.

Unlike many fund-raising events, the KISS Country for Kids Radiothon offers an opportunity for people in the community to meet the children and parents who will benefit from their generosity. Children helped by Children's Hospital live in your neighborhood, attend local schools and participate in the same activities as your children or grandchildren.

Since it began, the KISS Country for Kids Radiothon has raised more than $4 million for Children's Hospital.

In addition, as part of Radiothon this year, the Island Water Park has partnered with KISS Country to collect donations for Children's Hospital. Print out a coupon and visit the Island Water Park on one of the following Polynesian Nights in July after 5 PM and $1 dollar of your admission cost will be donated to Children's Hospital.

Polynesian Nights at Island Water Park (after 5 PM)

Saturday, July 10
Saturday, July 17
Saturday, July 24
Saturday, July 31

Hispanic Radiothon

Los Lobos (Merced) - Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1

La Buena (Fresno) - Wednesday, August 18 through Friday, August 20

Radio Lobo, 98.7 FM and La Buena 101.9 FM holds their annual Hispanic Radiothon to benefit the children and families served at Children's Hospital Central California. Listeners are encouraged to come visit the Radio Lobo and La Buena personalities at various drop off donation sites throughout the Merced, Modesto and Fresno area, as well as call in donations and make a personal pledge to help Children’s Hospital.

Miracle Jeans Day- Wednesday, September 15
Miracle Jeans Day concept is simple. Individuals or employees at a company can participate in Miracle Jeans Day by supporting Children's Hospital Central California with a minimum donation of just $5. In return, participants can choose from memorable Miracle Jeans Day merchandise to show their support for Children's Hospital. On September 15, 2010 Miracle Jeans Day participants can go casual for kids by wearing jeans to support their local Children's Miracle Network hospital. For more information contact Katie Kidder at 559-353-8619 or visit www.miraclejeansday.com

Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S.

Grocery shop and support Children’s Hospital Central California with Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S.

What is S.H.A.R.E.S.?

It is an electronic card that you use when making a purchase at Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky or S-Mart foods.
Each time you use your assigned card, 3% of all qualified purchases is automatically credited to Children's Hospital.
Present the S.H.A.R.E.S. card to the cashier before you begin your transaction. Your receipt will show the number of points earned for that transaction and the monthly total of points earned.
Monthly, Children’s Foundation will receive an electronic report reflecting the total value added by each individual card number and the total earned by our supporters.

Every Swipe Counts!

It's that easy!

Through the S.H.A.R.E.S. card, Save Mart donates up to $4.5 million annually to its communities. Children's Hospital employees, Guild members, family members and friends have raised $27,229 in 2009. That means we spent more than $907,633 in groceries to help out our precious resource---the children of the Central Valley.

To reserve your S.H.A.R.E.S. card, please contact Peggy Dunlap at the Foundation at (559) 353-7108 or pdunlap@childrenscentralcal.org.

Kohl’s Department Stores

Kohl’s Department Stores strongly believes in supporting the communities it serves. Through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids hospital program, Kohl’s has generously supported community outreach initiatives at Children’s Hospital Central California since 2004. Four times a year, Kohl’s introduces new Kohl’s Cares for Kids merchandise. Items are $5 each and 100 percent of the net profits are donated to Children’s Hospital.

Happy Hearts at Best Buy Markets

Best Buy Market Owner Skip Nugent created Happy Hearts in 2003 as a way to honor the memory of his daughter Heather and to support the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital Central California. She passed away a few days before her 18th birthday from injuries sustained in a car accident. Her last days were spent in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital.

Each April, customers can purchase a Happy Heart icon for $1 at Best Buy Markets in Visalia, Hanford and Lemoore. On the designated Happy Hearts Days, 5% of all sales will go directly to Children’s Hospital Central California’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Volunteers will also collect money on street corners surrounding the stores on Happy Hearts Days.

As an extra fundraising challenge, Best Buy Market Owner Skip Nugent moves his desk into the parking lot and stays put until at least $5,000 is raised.

Ride for Happy Hearts
The annual “Ride for Happy Hearts” Motorcycle Poker Run includes a T-shirt and BBQ lunch and the proceeds benefit the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital Central California.

Save Mart

From July 12-July 30 Save Mart stores throughout the Central Valley will sell icons to its customers to raise support for Children's Hospital.

Walgreens

From August 1-31 Walgreens stores will sell icons to raise much needed fund for Children's.

Taco Bell

Central California Taco Bell Restaurants during the month of August ask customers to make a donation of $1 or more and have their names proudly displayed within the stores. Each May, Taco Bell also sponsors the Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament in the North Valley.

Valero Campaign

Stop in to your favorite Valero in the Central Valley from September 7 - October 4 and purchase an icon and help raise funds to support the excellent care at Children's Hospital.

The Foods Co Fund

Foods Co customers and team members can support Children's Hospital Central California by donating their spare change in collection canisters located at the checkstands in their neighborhood Foods Co supermarket. The fundraising campaign runs from June 16 through August 31.

Derrel’s Mini Storage, Inc.

Derrel’s Mini Storage donates $1 to Children’s Hospital Central California for every unit that is rented.

The Good Feet Store

The Good Feet Store owner Larry Schneider’s son was diagnosed with diabetes at age five. In support of the Children's Hospital's Diabetes Program, Good Feet will donate $1 to Children’s Hospital for every arch support sold. The program has raised $10,000 since its inception in 2003. Get involved and feel better at the same time - Good Feet has three locations: the corner of Shaw and Maroa in Fresno, and on Caldwell Avenue, one block east of Mooney Blvd, in Visalia, and at 9000 Ming Avenue in Bakersfield. Or visit the Good Feet website.

Smiling for Children’s with Rob Smith, DDS

For your donation of $100 to Children’s Hospital Central California, Dr. Rob Smith offers free teeth bleaching ($300 value) with a check-up and cleaning at the regular fee. This promotion is open to all friends of Children’s Hospital Central California.

Dr. Smith is a cosmetic and family dentist, conveniently located on the corner of Fresno and Bullard. Most forms of insurance are accepted.

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call the office of Dr. Smith at (559)438-4031 and you can say “I have a brighter smile because I saw Dr. Smith and gave to Children’s Hospital.”

US Marine Corp - Lemoore Naval Air Station

The Marines hold a Mud Run each June, with proceeds going towards the purchase of toys for the Marine Toy Chest at Children's. This Toy Chest is used during the annual KISS Country for Kids Radiothon. Each child interviewed on-air during the Radiothon is rewarded with a special toy. The Marines are also instrumental in providing support for the annual Bandit Bash.

Kiwanis Clubs

Kiwanis Clubs throughout the valley have supported Children's Hospital dating back to 1996. Funds are raised through a variety of events - most prominently the Miracle Mile of Quarters Run and Laying of the Quarters. Clubs collect quarters throughout the year and bring them to the hospital. $275,000 has been donated to date, benefiting Pediatric Trauma, Medical Equipment, Fun Centers and Lactation programs.

Rotary Clubs

Rotary Clubs have teamed up with the Foundation to raise needed resources to support the ill and injured children of our valley. Clubs throughout our service area have committed a percentage of their funds raised each year to Children's Hospital - selecting us as their charity of choice.

Become a Community Partner

Do you own a business and recognize the benefits of supporting Children's Hospital Central California? Cause marketing promotions tie a company and its product to an issue or cause with the goal of improving sales and image. Business Week has referred to the concept as “doing well by doing good.”

The 1999 Cone/Roper Cause Related Trends Report found that consumers will support for-profit companies that are actively involved in social causes.

Among the key findings:

83% of consumers say they have a more positive image of a company that supports a cause they care about
66% of American consumers said that, price and quality being equal, they would switch to a brand or retailer associated with a good cause
54% would pay more for a product affiliated with a cause
90% of employees of companies involved with a cause feel proud of their companies’ values
87% of such employees feel a strong sense of loyalty

Linking a company, brand, or product to a social cause or issue has increased dramatically in the past decade and this growth is predicted to continue. Originally used as a short-term, sales-driven promotional tool, cause marketing has evolved to become a long-term positioning and marketing strategy. Companies using cause marketing in this sophisticated way have at their disposal an enormously powerful means to build long-lasting, deep relationships with customers. A primary reason for this growth is the ability to differentiate one's product from that of one's competition through association with a cause that is tied to customers' values or concerns. Association with those values or concerns enhances the bond between the customer, the brand and the event.

How does Cause Marketing help Children’s Hospital Central California?

A partnership with Children’s Hospital lets your customers know you care, and provides income to help support our efforts.

Children’s Hospital has spent more than 50 years building a positive public image to attract community support. Association with such a prestigious institution can be valuable for your corporation’s marketing and public relations efforts.

Incorporates a marketing objective and converts the advertising message
Involves and motivates employees
Creates a favorable public image
Capitalizes on altruistic motivation
Children’s Hospital Central California receives a donation based on consumer response
Contributions are tax-deductible
Your company is perceived as caring, compassionate, and sensitive to the community’s needs