MAY 2008
 
 
 

Log-A-Load for Kids Golf Tournament

Log a Load for Kids is a voluntary program by the people of Florida’s forest community.  One hundred percent of funds raised through Log a Load goes directly to Florida’s children’s hospitals--no administrative costs are taken out. Florida Log a Load for Kids is sponsored by the Florida Forestry Association.  For more information on Log a Load for Kids: Registration Flyer

   
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Golden Corral Miracle Day

Golden Corral (located on 11470 San Jose Blvd. - Jacksonville, FL 32223) will be hosting their annual Children's Miracle Day on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  There will be many fun activities for the children including a dunking booth, bouncer, face painter, etc... with donations requested for participation.  For the adults, they will be holding drawings for gift cards or other donated items, with the tag line "Buy a chance and give kids a chance!."   They will be holding a drawing every 15 minutes!! This will be a day for the whole family to enjoy, so please join Golden Corral and help make miracles happen for local children by supporting Miracle Day and Children's Miracle Network.

   
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Pink & Blue Tennis Tournament & Casino

Held in conjunction with the Club Managers for Kids Golf Tournament, this tennis tournament is a ladies only event that will also be held at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club. 

   

Club Managers for Kids Golf & Tennis Tournament presented by

Swisher International

Club pros from all over Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia promise this year's charity tournament will be bigger than ever! Brad Meester of the Jaguars and Ander Crenshaw are the Honorary Chairmen.  New this year, the 2008 Pink and Blue Tennis Tournament on May 17th and 18th at the Jacksonville Golf and Country Club. The action continues with the Golf Tournament and Casino Nights on May 18th and 19th. Contestants are provided with tee gifts courtesy of R-G Crown Bank. Come out for some fun and help us make this event a success!

   
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COSTCO Show & Shine for Miracles

As part of its month long fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network, COSTCO Wholesale is hosting the 4th Annual Show & Shine for Miracles. Import, domestic, hot rod, classic, and antique cars as well as motorcycles are welcome at the show. Each participant's $25 entry fee will benefit Children’s Miracle Network.  For more information:  COSTCO Show & Shine for Miracles

 
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Team Infinite Speed Car Show

Team Infinite Speed will be hosting the event at Rent N Roll on Blanding and 103rd.  With trophies, goody bags, a car wash, raffles, and food and beverage, this 1st Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show will have something for everyone! Registration is $20, and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Children's Miracle Network.  For more information, e-mail TeamInfiniteSpeed@hotmail.com.

 
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Wal-Mart & Sam's Club

Kroger

Carmike Cinemas

Golden Corral

COSTCO

Goody's

Rite Aid

 
 
 
 

Morton's Medicine & Miracles presented by the Kossak Companies

By day, they are doctors, hospital administrators, sports stars, community leaders and media personalities, but on this night, local celebrities strap on aprons and become waiters for this annual Celebrity Waiters Event presented by The Kossak Companies.  This unique dining experience, hosted by the Children's Miracle Network, raises funds and awareness for the pediatric programs at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital.  Join Event Chairman, Joe DeCamillis, Special Teams Coordinator for the Jaguars, along with a few special guests for an evening of wonderful food, silent and live auctions, and of course, entertainment from celebrity waiters. Contact 202-2760 for more information on how to reserve a table.

 

WYNR Sub-Market Radiothon

102.5 FM in Brunswick is hitting the airwaves for local kids. This successful fundraising campaign connects Miracle Families directly with listeners in the community as they share their stories on the air. Tune in, listen and donate. It's a great way to find out how your support directly impacts the lives of local children.  Become a change bandit and ask your friends and family for their loose change!  Click to find out more on how to become a Change Bandit and other ways to get involved, visit Change Bandit.

[Find out more] [Do you have a Miracle Story? Click to share. ]

 
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Wal-Mart & Sam's Club

Food Lion for the Children

Kroger

Goody's

USA Gymnastics- Online fundraising for National Gymnastics Day, August 2

Publix - Stop by Publix and check out the Coupons Miracle Balloons! Show your support and save some money on your next trip to Publix!

 
 
 
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Kroger

USA Gymnastics- Online fundraising for National Gymnastics Day, August 2

 
 
   
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Credit Union for Kids

   
 
 
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National Gymnastics Day

Local U.S.A. Gymnastics Clubs will be Cart-wheeling to help kids treated in pediatric programs at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Come out to Shands Jacksonville and see what these local tumblers can do as they team up to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. Activities include a gymnastics demonstration, food, face painting and the daring Cart-wheel-a-thon.

 

Food Lion Golf Tournament

Food Lion will host their fourth annual charity golf tournament at King & Bear of the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida.  The tournament funds raised will go towards Food Lion’s goal for Children’s Miracle Network. 

For additional information: Registration Information

 
 
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Credit Union for Kids

IHOP

Crossmark Golf

   
 
   
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Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network

Torch Relay participants walk and run across the country to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network.  The walk/run will start in Chicago and make its way to Jacksonville before heading down to Miami and then across the country to end in Los Angeles.  Once registered, participants will receove tools to help with personal fundraising.  National corporate sponsors cover all of the overhead costs for the event, allowing 100% of local funds raised by the participants to benefit the pediatric programs at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital.  For more information, Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network.  If you are interested in participating as an individual or with starting a team, Participation Information.

 
 
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Food Lion - Stop by Food Lion during the first two weeks of October and purchase a special Football Spirit Balloon!   Go Team CMN!

Great Clips

Wal-Mart - Go to Wal-Mart and check out their Golf Classic  Spirit Balloons. Support Children's Miracle Network and hit a hole-in-one for our local children!

   
 
   
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Aire Traffic Holiday Concert

Join the featured band, Aire Traffic, and Children's Miracle Network for a night of holiday fun that the whole family can enjoy! There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than "Twas the Flight Before Christmas."  Enjoy the classic ambiance of an outdoor concert in the newly redesigned St. Augustine Amphitheatre! 

 
   

UNF Dance Marathon

Shine those dancing shoes and get ready to make some miracles! Children’s Miracle Network and the University of North Florida are bringing Dance Marathon to Jacksonville. The most successful student-operated philanthropy in the Southeast is an awesome opportunity to bring college students together for a great cause and lots of fun. Dance Marathon combines dancing, games and physical challenges to keep dancers on their feet for 12 straight hours.

 
   
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Goody's - Say Happy Halloween and give a special treat to our local children by purchasing this month's special Pumpkin spirit balloon!

 
 
   
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Festival of Lights 5k and Family Fun Run

Race into the holiday season with jingle bells on your shoes!  There is a 1 mile fun run for the children and a 5k for the avid runners and walkers.  With over 3,000 luminaries lighting the way as you run through the beautiful neighborhoods of San Marco, this race will definitely get you in the holiday spirit! 

 
   
 
Through balloon campaigns, businesses show their support for the local community.  Show your support by purchasing a Children's Miracle Network Balloon!
 

Ace Hardware