Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital announces a significant milestone in the organization’s history: $100 million raised since the program’s inception in 1985.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is one of 170 member-hospitals in CMN. Funds raised through CMN support the most critical needs of children’s hospitals, including medical research, patient care and education. In fiscal year 2018, $9.8 million was raised for CMN through Dance Marathon events, local partners, corporate sponsors and community events.
Each year, CMN:
Provides research funding for UF Department of Pediatrics – over $25 million given collectively
Supports the Child Life program – over $4 million collectively
Supports Arts in Medicine program – over $500,000 collectively
Provides meal vouchers for our families – over $650,000 collectively
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