Help fund Miracles with Sam’s Club & Walmart Walmart customers and Sam’s Club members are asking customers to support kids in San Antonio, Victoria and Laredo by making a donation of $1 or more at the retailers’ 57 locations to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, now through June 14. Customers and members can add a “Miracle Balloon” donation during checkout this spring, with 100 percent of funds going directly to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, helping kids in their own communities. Since 1987, Walmart and Sam’s Club fundraising across North America has provided more than $750 million for pediatric care. Funds are used by the community hospital depending on the greatest need — helping to provide necessary charitable care, establish critical care wings, introduce therapy programs, and fund specialized, life-saving treatment and equipment.

Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are Meet the newest spokesperson for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: Jennifer Lopez, a mom and longtime supporter of children’s hospitals. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, of which Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is a member, is kicking off a new campaign to bring awareness to the importance of donations to children’s hospitals. At the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals funds treatment, research and health related programs. When you give to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, you help ensure that every child receives life-saving, world-class medical care they deserve, regardless if their parents cannot afford to pay. Join her in supporting all we do for kids by getting your free #MiracleBand at http://mymiracleband.org. To help support the campaign and Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, make your online gift today at ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org.

Elite Students in Philanthropy Will Bailey and Austin Lazo, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) students, were recognized for their outstanding fundraising efforts, individually raising more than $1000 for The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation during the San Antonio Dance Marathon. In recognition of their efforts, they were guests of Dr. Yu-Tze Ng., section chief for the pediatric neurology at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. They were also treated to breakfast, a tour of the hospital and were presented with a plaque. From left: Terry Kyle, Will Bailey, Austin Lazo and Dr. Yu-Tze Ng Cardinals for Kids, the largest student philanthropy group at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), raises funds and awareness for The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. They hosted the San Antonio Dance Marathon on April 11 and raised a total of $20,366.26 for the Children’s Hospital. “We are truly grateful to all the efforts of the UIW Cardinals for Kids and especially to Will and Austin for leading the charge in fundraising,” noted Terry Kyle, vice president, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. ““They continue to think of fun and exciting ways to raise critically needed funds for The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.”

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Walmart and Sam’s Club Raise $403,000 for The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members recently wrapped up a six-week campaign to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) across the country. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio partnered with 57 locations across San Antonio, Victoria and Laredo and raised more than $403,000, helping provide inpatient visits for more than 10,000 children, 70,000 emergency department visits and more than 100,000 outpatients each year. Nationally, Walmart raised more than $40.2 million for 170 hospitals that make up Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The hospitals utilize the funds based on what they need the most – typically for purchasing lifesaving equipment, supporting top therapy programs and providing charitable care. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals treat 1 in 10 children across North America. “The funds raised from Walmart and Sam’s Club’s campaign will help fund medical care, research and education at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio,” said John E. Bel, president of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. “With the support of our community we are improving the lives of children treated at our hospital.” Walmart and Sam’s Club associates hosted a variety of fundraising activities such as hamburger, hot dog and popcorn sales, as well as “Dunk the Manager” dunking booths for donations that propelled giving totals to exceed previous years. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio will use the funds for construction and innovative programs. The retailer’s six-week campaign ran May 1 to June 13. Walmart and Sam’s Clubs 2014 fundraising efforts will continue throughout the year at participating locations through various in-store activities. For more information about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit: http://www.CMNHospitals.org. To make your donation in support of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, visit http://www.ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org.

The Big Give S.A. : 24 Hours of Community Giving On May 6, 2014, San Antonio will come together for 24 hours of non-profit giving during the Big Give S.A. It’s San Antonio’s first ever giving day, and it’s your chance to make a real impact, as part of family and community. All you have to do is commit to donating to the The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation on May 6 through the Big Give S.A, website: www.thebiggivesa.org , and you can help us become eligible for prize money and matching dollar opportunities. As the only non-profit health system in the community, we rely on philanthropic support to continue to meet the needs of those seeking medical care at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa facilities. The generous gifts we receive from our donors help us provide the highest level of care for our patients and their families. We live such busy lives that often times we forget important events. By signing up here http://eepurl.com/SOGDn, you will receive a one-time email reminder regarding your pledge and to make it count on May 6! You can also show your support now.