2012 Events and More
Each year Children's Miracle Network Hospitals host some of the regions top fundraising events that are both beneficial and fun. Find an event that works for you and come out to join us or volunteer!
February
ihop national pancake day
when: Tue., February 28
where: Local IHOP
Join IHOP on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. for National Pancake Day and you'll receive a complimentary short stack. In return, they ask that you leave something behind for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Thanks to your support, IHOP has raised over $5 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals since the start of National Pancake Day and given away more than 10.1 million buttermilk pancakes. For more information, visit IHOP Pancake Day.
March
dance marathon at the university of north florida
when: March 2 - 3
where: University of North Florida
Join us on March 2-3 as hundreds of University of North Florida students gather together in the UNF Arena to stay awake and on their feet for 17 hours and 4 minutes. This event marks Dance Marathon at the University of North Florida's fourth year of raising funds and awareness for the pediatric programs at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon is an event filled with fun, games, entertainment, food, competitions, and of course DANCING! For more information about the event, or if you know a student who would like to be involved, visit www.unfdm.org.
country club managers for kids charity golf tournament and gala
when: March 11 - March 12
where: University of North Florida
Mark your calendars and save the date for Country Club Managers for Kids Charity Golf Tournament and Gala. This year's events will be hosted at the beautiful Marsh Landing Country Club. For more information, please contact Kerri Solomon.
cmn awareness week at shands jacksonville
when: March 26 - March 30
where: University of North Florida
Shands Friends will host its annual Awareness Week on the Shands Jacksonville campus in March. Activities will include drawing packages, a pledge drive, Pancake Days in the cafeteria, and much more. The week will end with a NICU reunion for past newborns that graduated from the NICU and Stepdown units and staff from those departments. For more information on how you can get involved, contact Emily DiPietro.
May
may is for miracles
when: May 1 - May 31
where: TBD
May is a very busy month for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! There are many ways for you to support our organization and make a difference in the life of a child. Several of our major sponsors participate in fundraising campaigns this month, so be sure to swing by and donate $1.00! For more information, visit May Is For Miracles.
July
dairy queen's annual miracle treat day
when: Thursday, July 26
where: Dairy Queens near you
On Thursday, July 26th Dairy Queen will host their annual North American Miracle Treat Day to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. On that day, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations will donate proceeds from every Blizzard sold to their local children's hospital. In order to raise more funds that day, many locations host balloon fundraising campaigns in weeks prior. For more information or to find the participating location nearest you, visit miracletreatday.com.
December
festival of lights 5k & family fun run
when: December
where: TBD
Each December, luminaries light up the street of beautiful San Marco as runners take to the path during the CMN's Signature Festival of Lights 5K and family fun run. For over a decade, this event has brought families together during the holiday season. Every year, we see thousands of participants cross the start line in their favorite holiday attire wearing jingle bells on their shoes.