Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has been raising funds for hospitals across the United States and Canada — and our very own James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital is one of them. All of the money raised through the local CMN Hospitals program stays right here in eastern North Carolina to support sick and injured children in our community.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals was founded with two simple goals. The first is to help as many children as possible by raising funds for children’s hospitals. The second is to keep those funds in the community in which they were raised to help local children. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has grown dramatically since its founding in 1983. In just 41 years Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has evolved into the dominant organization actively providing better health care for all children. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has grown into a tremendous year-round effort involving thousands of organizations, businesses, and individuals raising funds through special events and promotions.
Locally, as a fundraising program of the ECU Health Foundation, 100% of the money raised by the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program stays right here in eastern North Carolina to support Maynard Children’s Hospital and the 29 counties it serves. Our children’s hospital treats children with all types of illnesses and injuries, including cancer, heart, muscular, birth defects, cerebral palsy, and traumatic injuries.
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Upcoming Events
Other CMN National Partner Campaigns & Events:
- Panda Express Lunar New Year: February 10
- Dairy Queen Dip it for Kids: March 19
- Radiothon: April 4 & 5
- Ace Hardware Round Up: April 1-30
- Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation Weekend: April 12-14
- Log a Load for Kids Sporting Clays Miracle Shoot: May 3 & 4
- Ollie's Campaign: May 19 - June 15
- Celebration Broadcast: June 1 & 2
- Walmart Campaign: June 10 - July 7
- Publix Campaign: June 16 - 23
- Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day: July 25
- Ace Hardware Bucket Days: August 2-4
- Panda Cares Day: TBD
- Extra Life Game Day: November 2
- Ace Hardware Holiday Round Up: November 1-December 31
Meet Our 2024 Miracle Children
Jadon was born at just 27 weeks and at just over 2 pounds. He dealt with numerous medical interventions and diagnoses while in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) alongside his prematurity, including necrotizing enterocolitis, surgeries and a central line placement. Jadon was discharged from the NICU after 119 days with a small unit celebration. Today, he is a happy and healthy one-year-old.
Jayla has a history of Sickle Cell Disease but had to be suddenly hospitalized with influenza. She required a blood transfusion and had
an abnormal reaction which led to increased breathing and was transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) where she was
intubated. Jayla spent 29 days in the PICU on a ventilator. She is expected to have a full recovery and will continue her management with Sickle Cell Disease.
Layah was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma at 15 months old. At diagnosis, the disease had already spread throughout her little body. Layah had multiple cycles of chemotherapy and surgeries as well as a stem cell transplant and a g-tube placement. She was put on palliative care in April 2020. Miraculously, over the next 3 years, Layah’s scans showed near complete resolution and no new or progressive
disease.
Leonardo was admitted to Maynard Children’s Hospital after a history of congenital nephrotic syndrome and a right sided stroke. He has been admitted to almost every unit of the children’s hospital. In April of 2023, Leonardo received a kidney transplant. He continues to recover every day and still visits the hospital for management.
Wiley was in a boating accident that resulted in his left arm being amputated and severe injuries to his left side and leg. He spent four days intubated and sedated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and spent a total of 33 days in the hospital. Wiley has endured 10 surgeries so far and continues to rebuild his strength all while remaining strong and positive every day.