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Dairy Queen Miracle Day Raises Over $10,000 to Benefit Local Children
September 2009
Dairy Queen Stores throughout central Virginia participated in their Annual Miracle Treat Day by serving up something sweet to benefit children. For every Blizzard sold on August 13th, Dairy Queen Stores donated a portion of those funds back to the local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
Computer Science Corporation 16th Annual Fall Golf Classic
September 2009
On September 18, 2009, the golf carts were lined up for the Computer Science Corporation’s 16th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at The Cardinal Golf Course in Fort Lee, Virginia. Hosted by the CSC Chester Office, this is the 10th year the tournament has donated the proceeds to Children’s Miracle Network Richmond, and this year’s event raised an outstanding $11,594.00.
Anthem LemonAid- Statewide Efforts to “Put the Squeeze” on Pediatric Cancer Contributed Over $217,000.00 to Local Hospitals
August 2009
In central Virginia, our devoted and committed community members set a goal of $120,000.00 selling cold glasses of Anthem LemonAid as well as virtual cups through the Online LemonAid Stand! We are so fortunate to announce that with almost 900 stands hosted, the Richmond community exceeded their goal raising over $137,000.00 for our member hospitals; VCU Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital.
“Cars for Kids” Program Raises $1,750.00 for CMN
July 2009
For every car purchased from Enterprise Car Sales and financed through a participating credit union during the month of June, Enterprise Car Sales donated $250.00 to Children’s Miracle Network Richmond.
Champions Across America Presented by Walmart and Sam's Club
A Children's Miracle Network Program
April 2009
The Children’s Miracle Network Champions program honors remarkable children from the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Australia who have triumphed despite severe medical challenges. For their courage and perseverance, the children on these pages have been selected as international ambassadors for the 17 million kids treated each year at Children’s Miracle Network children’s hospitals.
Children’s Miracle Network Richmond’s Hospital Patient Named 2009 Virginia Champion!
March 2009
Children’s Miracle Network, Walmart and Sam’s Club present the 2009 “Champions Across America” program. A Champion, a child with a remarkable medical story, is 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 who was once treated at VCU Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, will now travel to Florida and Washington, DC. With the help of Walmart, Sam’s Club and Children’s Miracle Network, Matthew has some unexpected surprises in store.
Randolph-Macon College’s 8th Annual “Macon Miracles” a Huge Success
Event Raises More than $18,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Richmond!
March 2009
On Saturday March 14, 2009, the students of Randolph-Macon College hosted the 8th Annual “Macon Miracles” to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Richmond. The event, running from 9am to 9pm, offered great activities from Wii Bowling to Dodgeball Tournaments and Human Foosball to a huge dance party presented by the Radio Disney AM1290 Road Crew.