Social media campaign poised to raise awareness and support for
the 12 million kids treated annually at 170 member children's
hospitals across the U.S. and Canada
SALT
LAKE CITY, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over
the weekend, 100 + celebrities and influencers joined in
celebrating the 40th anniversary of the national nonprofit
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The five-day social media
campaign highlighted the need for donations to the nonprofit's
local member hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
In addition to Marie Osmond and
John Schneider, two of the
nonprofit's co-founders, some participants in the campaign include
Jack Black, Wayne Brady, Andy
Cohen, Misty Copeland,
Mark Cuban, Adam Devine, Jennifer
Garner, Toby Keith,
Tori Kelley, Jimmy Kimmel, Julie Chen
Moonves, Chris Pratt,
Nicole Richie, Robin Roberts, Blake
Shelton and Sage
Steele.
The date of the social campaign is no coincidence – it marks the
anniversary of the nonprofit's first telethon in 1983.
For 40 years, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has worked to
change kids' health to change the future. It has raised over
$8.5 billion since its inception to
provide funding to support purchases of life-saving equipment,
charitable care, educational resources, innovative research and
more. The nonprofit's footprint has grown from 22 member hospitals
in 15 U.S. states to 170 member hospitals across the U.S. and
Canada that care for more than 12
million kids annually. Donations are unrestricted so that hospitals
can use them to address the most urgent needs in their
communities.
"Celebrities have been a part of Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals since the very beginning, including our celebrity
co-founders Marie Osmond and
John Schneider," said Teri Nestel, president & CEO of Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals. "Since then, hundreds of celebrities
have offered support in various ways. Their involvement has been
essential in raising awareness for our mission and inspiring
donations to advance care for kids."
One celebrity who has been a supporter for many years and hosted
one of the early CMN Hospitals' telethons is Good Morning America's
Robin Roberts.
"It's been my honor to be a part of the network over the years –
I have such fond memories of being with you and I'll continue to
watch you all change kids' health to change the future, for all of
us! Congratulations!" Roberts said in a Facebook post on
Tuesday.
"As we celebrate our fortieth year, we remain unconditionally
committed to our vision of changing kids' health to change the
future," said Nestel, who's been a part of Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals in various roles for 34 years. "In fact, our
vision is more critical than before because of the challenges
facing children's hospitals and the growing health needs of
kids."
While the social media campaign has concluded, the need for
donations continues. For more information on Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals and how to support your local member hospital,
visit cmnhospitals.org.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals:
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170
children's hospitals supporting the health of 12 million kids
annually across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to
fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along
with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child
life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during
difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who
could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve
the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach
their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to
come. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change
the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and
your local children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
Media Contact
Kristen McCloy, Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals, (801) 214-7400,
kmccloy@cmnhospitals.org
SOURCE Children's Miracle Network Hospitals