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Mission Statement
General Information
Children’s Miracle Network’s mission is to
generate funds and awareness programs in
partnership with and for the benefit of member
hospitals/foundations and the children they are
privileged to serve.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network raises funds for
more than 170 children’s hospitals.
ΠΠ Compassionate organizations, media
partners and individuals unite with
Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
to help sick and injured kids in local
communities.
ΠΠ Donations to Children’s Miracle Network
create miracles by funding specialized
medical care, research and education that
save and improve the lives of children.
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Backgrounder
Children’s Miracle Network® is a non-profit
organization that raises funds for more than
170 children’s hospitals. Countless individuals,
organizations and media partners unite with
Children’s Miracle Network hospitals to help
sick and injured kids in local communities.
Donations to Children’s Miracle Network create
miracles by funding medical care, research and
education that save and improve the lives of 17
million children each year.
Every child deserves the hope and healing of
children’s hospitals. With the help of a Children’s
Miracle Network hospital in their community,
children of all ages and backgrounds can receive
treatment for every imaginable disease and
injury—from asthma and broken bones to
cancer and heart defects. Children’s hospitals
are also on the front lines of research, education
and outreach programs that keep millions of
kids out of the hospital each year.
This year alone, Children’s Miracle Network
hospitals will provide charity care worth
billions, yet these children’s hospitals depend
on community support to help fund their vital
services.
To ensure children’s hospitals have the resources
they need, Children’s Miracle Network’s
partners conduct thousands of special events
and grassroots fundraisers year-round.
Corporate partners sell Miracle Balloons, radio
and television stations broadcast stories of
medical miracles, and college students hold
Dance Marathons—just a few of the programs
generating millions of dollars each year to
provide the life-saving care and crucial services
kids need.
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Through its continuous efforts to help kids,
Children’s Miracle Network has raised more
than $3.4 billion to date, most of which is
donated a dollar or two at a time by caring
individuals.
Children’s Miracle Network has grown
dramatically since its founding in 1983, from
a televised fundraiser in a small studio to
one of the world’s leading children’s charities
helping million of kids each year.
To donate or to learn more, go to
ChildrensMiracleNetwork.org.
Fast Facts
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network saves and
improves the lives of children by raising
funds for 170 children’s hospitals.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
treat 17 million children each year
for every disease and condition
imaginable—from asthma and broken
bones to cancer and heart defects.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network serves its
hospitals by raising the much-needed
funds to pay for life-saving equipment,
charity care and breakthrough research.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network raises funds
through a number of corporate sponsors
and events such as the annual Children’s
Miracle Network Celebration
broadcast.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network’s most
recognizable symbol and greatest
fundraising tool is the red and yellow
paper Miracle Balloon.
ΠΠ Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network
has raised more than $3.4 billion for
hospitalized children—most of which
is donated a dollar or two at a time
by individuals throughout the United
States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom
and Australia.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network enjoys
support from more than 90 television
stations, 340 radio stations and 100
corporate partners.
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ΠΠ Each year, Children’s Miracle Network
hospitals provide more than $2.5
billion in charitable care; these nonprofit children’s hospitals depend on
community support.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
provide state-of-the-art compassionate
care for all children. They are committed
to serving children above all else.
Did You Know?
Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals:
ΠΠ Treat 98% of all children needing heart or
lung transplants.
ΠΠ Treat 88% of all children with cancer.
Children’s Health Facts:
ΠΠ Asthma is the leading serious chronic illness
among children.
ΠΠ Cancer is the chief cause of death by disease
in children under 15.
ΠΠ Treat 76% of all children with cystic fibrosis.
ΠΠ Approximately 123,000 children in the
ΠΠ Treat 90% of all children with sickle cell
anemia.
ΠΠ Congenital heart disease is the most
ΠΠ Treat 72% of children with pediatric AIDS.
ΠΠ Devote 60% of their services to children
under age 6.
ΠΠ Train 60% of pediatricians and 80% of all
pediatric specialists.
ΠΠ Educate families about issues like child
safety seats, helmet safety and bicycle safety.
ΠΠ Devote nearly a quarter of their care to
newborns, who require the most intensive
nursing and medical care of all patients.
ΠΠ Provide $2.5 billion in charity
(uncompensated) care each year.
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United States have diabetes.
common of all major birth defects.
ΠΠ On an average day in the U.S., 411 babies are
born with a birth defect.
ΠΠ One in five children have a minor chronic
illness.
ΠΠ The oldest children’s hospital in the United
States and Canada is The Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia. It was founded in 1855.
Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network continues to gain international recognition as the charity that saves
and improves the lives of 17 million children each year. Fundraising programs and brand building
campaigns continue to elevate Children’s Miracle Network’s international impact to unprecedented
levels. According to an unaided awareness survey, Children’s Miracle Network is the sixth most
recognized children’s charity in North America.
Serving More Children Each Year
17 million children and their families are served by Children’s Miracle Network
hospitals each year...more than any other children’s cause
17 Million Patients per year
4.8 Million Members
129,000 Patients per year
12,000 Wishes per year
4,900 Patients per year
The Distribution of Children’s Miracle Network Funds
5%
15%
39%
30%
11%
Charitable Care
State-of-the-art Equipment
Preventative Education
Other Immediate Medical Needs
Life-saving Research
Source: Children’s Miracle Network QEP Data
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Today At Just One Children’s Hospital
200 children will visit the
emergency department
Average pediatric E.R. visit cost = $423
32 children will receive
cancer treatments
Average cancer treatment cost = $75,000
28 children will be treated
for heart problems
Repairing a heart valve in a child averages $65,000
4 children will be admitted after
a serious injury or illness
Average children’s hospital stay cost = $7,500
The Impact of Children’s Miracle Network Each Year
In 2008, Children’s Miracle Network raised approximately $241 million for children’s
hospitals. That total could provide miracles like the following:
143,452 Pediatric Wheelchairs
5,878 NICU Beds
A pediatric wheelchair averages $1,680.
15,062 Brain MRIs
These state of the art beds cost $41,000. A wellequipped neonatal intensive care unit needs 15-20
beds.
An MRI of the brain and brainstem to find
tumors and other abnormalities costs
$16,000.
1,081 Bone Marrow
Transplants
40,847 Emergency Stretchers
The average cost of a stretcher used in an E.R. is
$5,900.
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A bone marrow transplant to treat sickle cell
anemia or leukemia averages $223,000
Miracle Milestones at
Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals
ΠΠ Children’s Hospital Boston doctors
completed the first successful fetal heart
surgery in United States history.
ΠΠ Children’s Hospital of Orange County
surgeons were the first in the world to
successfully complete a lung resection in a
child using a robotic system.
ΠΠ New respiratory therapy developed at
Shands Children’s Hospital at the University
of Florida has increased the survival rate for
newborns with diaphragmatic hernia from
50-60 percent to 92 percent.
ΠΠ In 1982, pediatric cardiologist Zuhdi
Lababidi of MU Children’s Hospital in
Missouri performed the world’s first
procedure to correct heart defects in the
tiniest of infants.
ΠΠ In 2003, the Brain Tumor Research Center
team at SickKids in Toronto identified for
the first time a cancer stem cell in both
malignant and benign brain tumors.
ΠΠ Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong-New
York researchers were the first to administer
a lung ventilator device to premature
infants, dramatically improving their
survival rates.
ΠΠ Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta performed
liver transplants on the youngest and
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smallest recipients in the world: The
youngest patient was 10 days old and the
smallest patient weighed 2 pounds.
ΠΠ Groundbreaking research at Alberta
Children’s Hospital in Canada helped brain
surgeons operate on children with epilepsy
at a younger age, when there was greater
potential to cure seizures.
ΠΠ At Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at
Oregon Health & Science University in
1988, Earl Palmer, MD, developed the first
effective treatment for a leading cause of
acquired blindness in children.
The Impact of Children’s Miracle Network
ΠΠ Every step of life is a literal challenge
for Danielle Roeder. She was born with
levodopa-responsive dystonia, which
impedes her ability to walk. Children’s
Miracle Network ensured that Danielle’s
family was financially able to deal with
extensive hospital bills, physical therapy
bills and frequent travel expenses.
ΠΠ Children’s Miracle Network funds
purchased PICU equipment used to
treat Kaley Dugger, who was diagnosed
with bacterial meningitis and underwent
a kidney transplant. Equipment made possible by Children’s Miracle Network included turbotemp thermometers that instantly assessed Kaley’s temperature, stethoscopes attached to each
bed for infection control, and laser guided IV starters.
ΠΠ For unknown reasons, RJ Smith went into heart failure and was rushed to his Children’s Miracle
Network hospital. After three hours of CPR, RJ was placed on ECMO, a life-support treatment,
and a special ventilator, both of which were purchased with Children’s Miracle Network funds.
Today RJ is thriving.
ΠΠ Drew Foster was born with brittle bones disease, which impacts his every move. To help
him increase his ability and endurance, Drew uses a special pediatric treadmill that goes at
the slowest speed possible. Children’s Miracle Network funds purchased the treadmill for
approximately $2,000, but its results with Drew have been priceless.
ΠΠ Shannon Smowton was stricken with a deadly kidney disease after being infected by E. coli
bacteria at a local petting zoo. Children’s Miracle Network funds purchased the ambulance that
transferred her to the hospital. Neuromonitoring equipment used to measure Shannon’s brain
function was also purchased with Children’s Miracle Network funds.
ΠΠ “Children’s Miracle Network has impacted our lives greatly and changed our lives forever.
Without Children’s Miracle Network and children’s hospital our kids may never have had
a chance. Without the help and support from donors, Children’s Miracle Network and the
hospitals wouldn’t be as great as they are,” said Lisa Ballard, mother of Connor and Caden, who
were both diagnosed with leukemia.
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Corporate Partners
Children’s Miracle Network’s corporate partners are dedicated to saving and improving the lives of
children by raising funds for children’s hospitals.
For
Children’s Miracle Network®
M I L E S
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M I R A C L E S
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International
Life insurance is what we do.
Helping children is who we are.
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
United States
ALABAMA
Children’s Hospital of Alabama
University of South Alabama Children’s
& Women’s Hospital
ALASKA
The Children’s Hospital at Providence
ARIZONA
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Tucson Medical Center
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Children’s Hospital Central California
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Rady Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hospital & Research Center
Oakland
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
COLORADO
The Children’s Hospital
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Children’s National Medical Center
FLORIDA
Shands Children’s Hospital at the
University of Florida
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Miami Children’s Hospital
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women
and Babies
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital
All Children’s Hospital
GEORGIA
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Medical College of Georgia Children’s
Medical Center
The Medical Center
The Children’s Hospital at the Medical
Center of Central Georia
Backus Children’s Hospital at Memorial
Health University
HAWAII
Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women
& Children
IDAHO
St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital
Kootenai Medical Center
ILLINOIS
St. John’s Children’s Hospital
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Illinois
INDIANA
Riley Hospital for Children
IOWA
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
KANSAS
KU Medical Center
St. Francis Health Center
Via Christi Wichita Health Network
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Children’s Hospital
Kosair Children’s Hospital
LOUISIANA
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s
Hospital
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital
Children’s Hospital - New Orleans
MAINE
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
C.A. Dean Memorial Hospital
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Sebasticook Valley Hospital
The Acadia Hospital
The Aroostook Medical Center
The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at
Maine Medical Center
MARYLAND
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
MASSACHUSETTS
Children’s Hospital Boston
Baystate Children’s Hospital
MICHIGAN
Beaumont Hospitals
Hurley Medical Center
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Sparrow Hospital
MINNESOTA
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
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MISSISSIPPI
Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children
at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center
MISSOURI
MU Children’s Hospital
The Freeman Health System
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
KU Medical Center
CoxHealth
Cardinal Glennon Children’s
Medical Center
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
MONTANA
Shodair Children’s Hospital
NEBRASKA
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
NEVADA
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
Renown Regional Medical Center
NEW JERSEY
Children’s Specialized Hospital
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s
Hospital at Robert Wood
NEW MEXICO
UNM Children’s Hospital
NEW YORK
Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical
Center
Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at
Westchester Medical Center
Schneider Children’s Hospital-a member
of the North Shore-LIJ Health System
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong
Golisano Children’s Hospital at Upstate
Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare
Samaritan Medical Center
NORTH CAROLINA
Levine Children’s Hospital
University Health Systems Children’s
Hospital
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health
Center
NORTH DAKOTA
MeritCare Children’s Hospital
OHIO
Akron Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical
Center
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
The Children’s Medical Center
St. Vincent Mercy Children’s Hospital
OKLAHOMA
Children’s Medical Research Institute
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis
OREGON
Sacred Heart Medical Center
Rogue Valley Medical Center
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
PENNSYLVANIA
Saint Vincent Health Center
Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
at Penn State Hershey Medical
Center
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of
UPMC
The Janet Weis Children’s Hospital
at Geisinger
PUERTO RICO
San Jorge Children’s Hospital
Foundation
RHODE ISLAND
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
SOUTH CAROLINA
Medical University of South Carolina
Children’s Hospital
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital
McLeod Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Greenville
Hospital System University Medical
Center
SOUTH DAKOTA
Rapid City Regional Hospital
Sanford Health USD Medical Center
TENNESSEE
T. C. Thompson Children’s Hospital
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital
at Vanderbilt
Wellmont Health System
TEXAS
Hendrick Medical Center
Baptist St. Anthony’s Health System
Dell Children’s Medical Center of
Central Texas
CHRISTUS Hospital - St. Elizabeth
CHRISTUS Hospital - St. Mary
CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Children’s Medical Center
Cook Children’s Medical Center
University Medical Center Foundation
Texas Children’s Hospital
UMC Children’s Hospital
Medical Center Hospital
Shannon Medical Center
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s
Hospital
Mother Frances Hospital
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
United Regional Health Care System
UTAH
Primary Children’s Medical Center
VERMONT
Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher
Allen Health Care
VIRGINIA
University of Virginia Children’s
Hospital
Children’s Hospital of The King’s
Daughters
Children’s Hospital
VCU Children’s Medical Center
Carilion Medical Center for Children
Virginia Baptist Hospital
WASHINGTON
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Holy Family Hospital
Mt. Carmel Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia University Children’s
Hospital
WISCONSIN
Gundersen Lutheran Health System
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of
Marshfield
Canada
CALGARY-SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
EDMONTON-NORTHERN ALBERTA
Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
HALIFAX NS-MARITIMES
IWK Health Centre
HAMILTON
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
(McMaster Children’s Hospital)
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LONDON-WESTERN ONTARIO
Children’s Health Foundation
MANITOBA
Children’s Hospital Foundation
of Manitoba
NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR
Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation
OTTAWA-EASTERN ONTARIO
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Foundation
QUEBEC
Opération Enfant Soleil
SASKATCHEWAN
Children’s Health & Hospital
Foundation of
Saskatchewan
TORONTO-NORTH AND CENTRAL
ONTARIO
SickKids Foundation
VANCOUVER-PROVINCE OF BC
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Ireland
CRUMLIN
Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin
DUBLIN
Temple Street Children’s University
Hospital
TALLAGHT
The National Children’s Hospital,
Tallaght
County Cork, Ireland
Mercy University Hospital, Cork
Cork University Hospital
United Kingdom
BRISTOL
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
WALES
The Children’s Hospital for Wales
Edinburgh, Scotland, United
Kingdom
The Royal Hospital for Sick Children
Australia
Sydney – New South Wales,
Australia
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead