To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help children receive the best medical care when they need it, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is pleased to participate in the first #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, March 20-27. Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is one of 170 member Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) across North America participating in the weeklong initiative.
#ChildrensHospitalsWeek coincides with CMN Hospitals’ annual “Momentum” event, a gathering of 62 Champion kids from each state and Canada, along with CMN Hospitals’ hospital, corporate, radio and television partners near Orlando, Fla. The Champions program began in 1996, and is comprised of extraordinary children representing the 10 million children treated at member CMN Hospitals annually. The Champions program is presented by Delta Air Lines, Marriott International, Chico’s FAS, Inc. and Ace Hardware. These partners support travel arrangements and special ambassador experiences for Champions and their families.
“Children’s Hospital at Erlanger has been extremely fortunate over the years to have multiple patients represent CMN Hospitals for the state of Tennessee,” said Rebecca Brinkley, director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. “Their inspiring stories demonstrate both the advances made in pediatric healthcare and the strength of the human spirit in the face of illness or injury.”
“By establishing #ChildrensHospitalsWeek in 2017, we’re taking the opportunity to honor not only our Champions and partners, but also the hundreds of children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada who impact the lives of millions of children annually,” said John Lauck, president and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. “We’re reminded daily of the fact that contributions of all sizes add up to provide critical funding for pediatric medical equipment, services, research and charitable care, and that community donations are vital for local kids in need.”
The following activities encourage support for children’s hospitals March 20-27:
- Participate in the “My Miracle Child” bandage campaign on social media: Sport a bandage and write on it the name of a child who has benefitted from a children’s hospital, take a photo and share it with #ChildrensHospitalsWeek and @ChildrensatEHS.
- To make a donation to our local children’s hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and help support a new children’s hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. visit www.webelieve.build.
- Donate to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger at Rite Aid: make a $1 donation at the register and receive a coupon book thru May 6. Over the last 20 years, Rite Aid has raised more than $81 million for CMN Hospitals.
- Tune in to a Facebook Live-athon hosted by Nick Cannon on Friday, March 24, at 10 a.m. (EST): The exciting, two-hour live event will featureappearances by Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields, legendary NFL quarterback Steve Young, singer Alli Simpson and a “Champion” child from every state and Canada, similar to CMN Hospitals’ trademark telethons. Catch the action at Facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
- Join the Twitch stream for Extra Life United from Thursday, March 23 – Saturday, March 25: Extra Life United is a gaming tournament where attendees experience the mission of CMN Hospitals, connect with other Extra Lifers from around the world, and compete in a gaming tournament to unlock a prize pool of at least $150,000 in funds for their local CMN Hospitals. The event will be broadcast live on Twitch. The Extra Lifeprogram has raised more than $30 million for CMN Hospitals since 2008.
- Tune in for the Ace Hardware Celebrity Golf Shootout on Monday, March 27, at 5 p.m. (EST) on Golf Channel: A field of eight athletes competed in a series of golf challenges in early February 2017 in Hawaii. This year’s Ace Shootout raised more than $2 million for CMN Hospitals. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Ace Hardware Celebrity Golf Shootout has raised more than $20 million for kids treated at member CMN Hospitals.