Children's Miracle Network
The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for its more than 170 member hospitals. Collectively, these children’s hospitals treat 17 million children annually for every type of illness and injury imaginable. More than 1 Million Associates Help a Total of 17 Million Children Every YearWalmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have contributed more than $500 million dollars to support the patients of Children’s Miracle Network hospitals since 1987. Our customers and associates went above and beyond in 2010 by raising more than $20 million during our Six Miracle Week fundraising campaign. Champions Participating SponsorEach year, the Children’s Miracle Hospital Network chooses one child from each state to represent the millions of children facing severe medical challenges through the Champions program. Each Champion child receives a $500 Walmart gift card and a trip with his or her family to Washington, D.C. to visit the capitol and then to Orlando, Fla., for a Champion’s Celebration event at Disney World. The 2010 Champions met President ObamaIn 2010, the Champions met President Barack Obama during the Washington, D.C. portion of their visit. |
