For more information on any events benefiting Children's Hospital, contact Foundation at 309-566-5680.
Please note for upcoming events, if a date is not listed it has not been confirmed.
Step up to the Plate - Join Jim Thome, Buffalo Wild Wings and Mangieri Companies as they "Step up to the Plate" for Children's Hospital of Illinois. Each has committed a specified monetary amount for each home run hit by Jim Thome during the 2009 Chicago White Sox baseball season. If you wish to donate to Children's Hospital for each home run hit by Thome, please call 309-566-5670. Click here for more details.
Shopping for Miracles -Shop on-line using ShoppingForMiracles.org and your favorite retailers will make a donation to Children’s Hospital of Illinois. It’s easy! Click on the store, enter your shipping address, and start shopping! The retailer donates a percentage of the sale to Children’s Hospital of Illinois. visit http://www.shoppingformiracles.org/shop and start shopping for a cause!
AUGUST 2009
7 Ride the Wake for Kids Sake- The Blue Heron Ski Club water skis from near the St. Louis area to Chillicothe, Illinois Riverfront. Each participant raises money for Children's Hospital of Illinois through sponsorships and pledges. Join us this year on the Riverfront from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a cookout and raffle as we wait to welcome the skiers.
13 Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day - Enjoy a sweet treat while helping Children's Hospital of Illinois during Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day. At participating Dairy Queen locations, when you buy a blizzard throughout the day or through pre-orders, all of the proceeds over the cost of the blizzard are donated to Children's Hospital. Giving never tasted so sweet!
Jump Start Gymnastics Fitness Challenge - Jump Start Gymnastics, a USA Gymnastics affiliate, hosts a fitness challenge and open house where children up to 18 years can participate in a variety of activities and have their fitness levels measured. Activities including a raffle and a Tumble-A-Thon will raise funds to benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois.
SEPTEMBER 2009
12 NICU Small Wonders Miracle Walk - Started by a group of grateful parents who wanted to give back to Children's Hospital of Illinois for the care their child recieved, the NICU Small Wonders Miracle Walk is a family-friendly walk that also includes children's activities and a silent auction. To register for the Small Wonders Miracle Walk, go to www.smallwonderswalk.org.
OCTOBER 2009
24 Progressive Business Group Wine & Experience Auction - Join us at Mt. Hawley Country Club in Peoria, IL as the Progressive Business Group hosts their third Wine & Experience Auction to benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois. The event will include a wine tasting and a live and silent auction with unique wine and experience items.
NOVEMBER 2009
13-14 Bradley University Dance Marathon - Bradley students organize the 24-hour event and mini fundraisers leading up the event held at Bradley's Haussler Hall. Participants commit to standing on their feet for 24 hours as well as raising funds for Children's Hospital of Illinois. During the 24 hours participants have live entertainment including bands, hear stories from Miracle Families and are provided food donated by local restaurants and businesses. For more information or to donate to Dance Marathon, log onto www.budm.org.
1 - 30 CEFCU/Children's Hospital "Brighten A Child's Life" Holiday Greeting Card Campaign - The cards are created from artwork submitted by area school children. It is a unique way to wish the ones you love or employees and clients a blessed holiday while helping Children's Hospital of Illinois. The holiday greeting cards are sold at CEFCU, Peoria and Bloomington merchants, the OSF Gift Shop and through Children's Hospital of Illinois Foundation Office.
DECEMBER 2009
3-5 Radiothon for Kids Hosted by John Riley & 93.3 The Drive - Tune into 93.3 The Drive from Thursday, December 3 - Saturday, December 5 to listen to Morning Show host, John Riley, speak with families who have used the services of Children's Hospital and to learn more about the work done at the hospital.
1 - 25 CEFCU/Children's Hospital "Brighten A Child's Life" Holiday Greeting Card Campaign - The cards are created from artwork submitted by area school children. It is a unique way to wish the ones you love or employees and clients a blessed holiday while helping Children's Hospital of Illinois. The holiday greeting cards are sold at CEFCU, Peoria and Bloomington merchants, the OSF Gift Shop and through the Children's Hospital of Illinois Foundation Office.
JANUARY 2010
16 Joyce Thome Benefit for Children's Hospital of Illinois hosted by Jim Thome - In loving memory of Jim's mother, Joyce Thome, the evening features silent and live auctions, dinner, and a program. The event will once again be held at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom.
Sigma Nu Gameball Run - Bradley's Sigma Nu Fraternity runs a basketball from Children's Hospital of Illinois to Illinois State University and presents a check at the ISU vs. Bradley basketball game that day.
APRIL 2010
Sigma Chi Derby Days – A week long festivity including a family fun day for college students and Miracle Families, hosted by the men of Sigma Chi fraternity on Bradley’s campus with all proceeds from activities benefiting Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
Gold's Gym "Get Fit for Kids" Event - Gold's Gym in Morton and Peoria hosts this fitness event to benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois. Participate in one or more of the many classes offered that day open to both members and non-members.
MAY 2010
COUNTRY Score Fore Kids Golf Outing - Enjoy the spring weather and a round of golf while benefiting the children served at Children's Hospital of Illinois. COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services hosts the golf outing at The Den at Fox Creek.
JUNE 2010
Children's Miracle Network Telethon - Celebrating 25 years! - Join us for our 25th Anniversary of the Children's Miracle Network Telethon on Sunday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. as we broadcast live in both Peoria and Bloomington. Tune in to see our community supporters, Phone VIPs and Miracle Families. Help us celebrate 25 years of miracles!