Happy Holidays from
Children's Miracle Network Richmond!

We at Children’s Miracle Network Richmond thank all of our wonderful supporters that contribute year round to help make miracles for the children of central Virginia. We wish you the happiest and healthiest of holidays! 

In the spirit of the holiday season, we share with you the past, present and future miracles of Children’s Miracle Network Richmond.

Miracles of the Past:

In the month of January, local Walmart and Sam’s Club locations introduced a “Keep the Change for Kids” program where cashiers encouraged customers to round up their shopping total to the nearest dollar. Just a few pennies added up to make “change” in a child’s life, and participating stores raised over $32,000!

In March, Children’s Miracle Network, Walmart and Sam’s Club presented the 2009 “Champions Across America” program.  A Champion, a child with a remarkable medical story, was chosen from each state to serve as an ambassador for the 17 million children who are treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals each year.

Matthew McMillen, Virginia’s Champion, once treated at VCU Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, visited Walt Disney World and traveled to Capitol Hill to share his story of medical victory with legislatures, congressmen, and the President.  Matthew’s visit along with the other state champions proved the importance of our nation’s children’s hospitals.

For the eighth consecutive summer, Richmond-ers came together to help make miracles happen in our community. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Richmond to bring Anthem LemonAid, a “kids helping kids” fundraiser, to the families, community organizations and businesses of Richmond. With close to 900 LemonAid stands registered and the support of the community, more than $100,000 was raised to help “put the squeeze” on pediatric cancer.

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Miracles of the Present:

• Let Children’s Miracle Network Richmond help wrap your holiday presents. This season, bring your gifts to the Regency Square Mall charity gift wrap booth and choose from our large selection of festive holiday paper. The booth is located at the South entrance of Macy’s on the ground floor in front of the women’s department. All of the proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network member hospitals. Click here for our holiday schedule.



• Picture Yourself with Santa! Capture the spirit of this holiday season with family and friends by having a photo taken with Santa and giving back to the community. Visit The Shops at Willow Lawn from Friday, November 27th to Thursday, December 24th, have your picture taken with Santa and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Richmond. Santa hasn’t forgotten about your furry friends and is inviting all pets to come out and have their picture taken with Santa on Sunday, December 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visit www.willowlawn.com for Santa’s schedule.



• When planning a menu for this holiday season consider placing an order with Schwan’s Home Service and give back. Through the rest of this year, whether you order online, by phone or with your local delivery representative, Schwan’s will donate 10% of each order placed using the promotion code “CH” to Children’s Miracle Network. Choose from a selection of appetizers, entrees, side dishes and much more. If planning a meal isn’t on the holiday calendar, purchase a Schwan’s gift certificate and up to 20% of the order becomes a donation!  For more information, please visit www.childrensmiraclenetwork.net and HURRY! The offer ends December 31, 2009.



• Stumped on what to get a family member or friend this holiday season? For the person who has everything, consider making a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Richmond in their honor. Click here to make a donation.

Miracles of the Future:

Children’s Miracle Network has a variety of opportunities to share with the community in 2010, so keep these events in mind and make sure you visit our website frequently for updates and details.

• Randolph-Macon College’s Dance Marathon- March 13th
• Cheers! For Children- May 14th
• Cars for Kids- the entire month of June
• The 9th Annual Anthem LemonAid- July 16th, 17th and 18th
• Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day- August 12th
• Miracle Jeans Day- September 15th
• Torch Relay- October