At 3 months old, Joanna Burns had been admitted to her local hospital six times before her rapidly deteriorating condition prompted a four-hour-plus trip in search of answers. That journey finally led her to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, where her baby was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of drug‑resistant epilepsy that begins in infancy and can cause developmental delays.
Saving money is great, but saving lives is even better. From May 17 to June 13, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is teaming up with Children’s Miracle Network for there point-of-sale campaign, benefitting UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The next time you’re hunting for “Good Stuff Cheap” at your local Ollie’s, you’ll have the opportunity to donate…
The 21st annual Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla., set a new fundraising record.
For more than three decades, the University of Florida and Florida State University have made a commitment to advancing pediatric health care through Miracle Network Dance Marathon. This year, they collectively raised $2,658,830.99 for children’s health.
Earlier this month, leaders from various Ace Hardware locations in our Children’s Miracle Network market came to Gainesville for Ace Hardware Day — a celebration for raising $131,026 in 2025 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The money was primarily raised through fundraising campaigns at local stores affiliated…
Former accounting major and Child Life specialist Mary Dunleavy knows her impact on patients and families can't be measure by numbers.
Phi Mu Fraternity and Phi Delta Epsilon — both national partners of Children’s Miracle Network — demonstrated that their commitment is unmatched.
Every year, 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals identify a “Champion” in each of their communities to serve as the face for children treated at their children’s hospital. These ambassadors spend the year advocating for the charitable needs of children’s hospitals across North America. As the 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion at…
When a 21-week ultrasound turned their world upside down, Dylan and Devyn Parrish braced for a reality they had never imagined. A doctor noticed a faint echo that signaled their baby’s heart would not work the way it was meant to. Their unborn son, Callahan, was diagnosed with…
IHOP® restaurants might be known for their iconic blue roofs and their delicious pancakes, but this fall, they are also a place where miracles are made possible for kids who need it most. From Oct. 1-31, IHOP® restaurant locations in North Florida and South Georgia will host a month-long…
