For more information on any events benefiting Children's Hospital, contact Foundation at 309-566-5668.
Please note for upcoming events, if a date is not listed it has not been confirmed.
AUGUST 2008
7 Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day - Enjoy a sweet treat while helping the 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!
8 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.
9 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 2008
13 Progressive Business Group Wine & Experience Auction - Join us at the beautiful EastPort Banquet facility in East Peoria, IL as the Progressive Business Group hosts their second 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 2008
7-8 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.
DECEMBER 2008
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 Hosptial 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 2009
17 Joyce Thome Benefit for Children's Hospital hosted by Jim Thome - In loving memory of Jim's mother, Joyce Thome, the evening features a silent and live auction, dinner and a program. The event moves to the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom this year. Click here for the event invitation and click here for the RSVP card.
Sigma Nu Gameball Run - Bradley's Sigma Nu Fraternity runs a basketball from Illinois State University to Children's Hospital of Illinois and presents a check at the ISU vs. Bradley basketball game in Peoria that evening. Join them as they celebrate the 15th year of the Gameball Run.
APRIL 2009
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.
Gold's Gym "Get Fit for Kids" Event - Gold's Gym in Morton and Peoria is hosting 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 2009
7 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 2009
7 Children's Hospital/CMN Telethon - Join us as we celebrate the 24th Annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon. The Telethon is broadcast in both Peoria at the River Plex and in Bloomington. Watch WEEK-TV 25 on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.