CMN Hospitals Recognizes Outstanding Partners, Supporters and Progress in Children's Healthcare Across U.S. and Canada
ORLANDO Fla., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® (CMN Hospitals) recently concluded its annual Children’s Hospitals Week, a dynamic event that brought together partners, hospital leaders, and supporters to celebrate achievements and inspire future impact. The event was held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida and filled with awards, entertainment, and important organization updates, marking a pivotal moment for the organization.
Children's Hospitals Week brought communities together throughout the United States and Canada in a powerful celebration of their dedicated children's hospitals. The organization revealed a record-breaking fundraising year, having raised over $464 million in 2024.
"Our fundraising total is a direct result of the tireless dedication of our organization’s staff, our passionate partners and hospitals and the incredible generosity of individuals throughout the United States and Canada,” said Aimee Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “This year’s Children’s Hospitals Week has been an extraordinary testament to the power of collective compassion and dedication to improving children’s healthcare across both nations.”
Honoring Excellence:
The week included a series of awards recognizing outstanding contributions to children’s health and served as a testament to the inspiring and heartfelt support these essential institutions receive.
- The prestigious Founders Award was presented to Michael Mischler, acknowledging his exceptional dedication and impact on children's lives from the organization's inception. One of the original founders of the organization, Marie Osmond, presented the award and paid tribute to the recent passing of fellow co-founder, Joe Lake.
- Liz Simeone was named 2025 Corporate Person of the Year.
- Ace Hardware was awarded the 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year.
- The 2025 Program Event of the Year was awarded to the GoWest CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction.
- Holston Valley Broadcasting, including 98.5 WTFM, Classic Hits 102.7, 95.9 The Hog, ESPN-Tri Cities, News Channel 11, ABC-Tri Cities & WJHL.com, received the 2025 Program Partner of the Year award.
- Tyler Adams & the Cedar Rapids Market Team received the 2025 Victoria Enmon Award.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida was honored with the 2025 Hospital Impact Award, and Dr. Allan de Caen received the 2025 Canadian Hospital Impact Award.
- Mary Beth Nichols, a child life specialist at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, was named 2025 Child Life Specialist of the Year.
Looking to the Future:
A key part of Children’s Hospitals Week involved important organization updates focused on enhancing the organization's mission to bring people together to raise money for children’s healthcare in local communities. CMN Hospitals unveiled its new brand to the network to evolve and meet the changing needs of children’s healthcare, with plans to launch in 2026.
"Our brand is who we are, how we define ourselves, and how we talk about ourselves – it’s how we differentiate ourselves from others,” continued Daily. “We are the only children’s healthcare charity that champions the health of all kids by amplifying the impact we can make and closing funding gaps through innovative fundraising solutions."
Entertainment and Inspiration:
Children’s Hospitals Week also featured inspiring entertainment and speakers.
- The week kicked off with a Champion Parade presented by Marriott International featuring Disney characters and one of the organization's founders, Marie Osmond.
- Musical guests included singer-songwriter Ben Rector and Maelyn Jarmon, winner of NBC's "The Voice" Season 16.
- NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young made a special appearance and hosted the Champions talent show.
- Amanda Brinkman, CEO of Sunshine Studios, creator, and host of "Small Business Revolution," served as a keynote speaker, focusing on purpose-driven work.
- Bender, Seattle & National TV/Radio Personality, served as emcee throughout the week.
“Attending Children's Hospitals Week was truly inspiring and empowered our organization and supporters to focus on further innovation and expanding our reach in the years to come,” said Adam Starkman, President & CEO of Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundation. “The vibrant energy of communities coming together, both in the U.S. and across Canada, was truly remarkable. We’re so grateful for our partners and hospitals who strive every day to make difference in children’s healthcare.”
Children’s Hospitals Week was generously presented by Ace Hardware, Marriott International, Panda Express, Love's Travel Stops, 7-Eleven Cares Foundation supported by 7-Eleven, Inc., OLIPOP, Aflac, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Dairy Queen, The Brick, Air Canada Foundation, Knight-Swift Transportation, and Uber.
About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals:
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. We’ve raised over $9 billion for 170 children’s hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we’re not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, 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.
Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
Media Contact
Christina Vitale, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, 8012147400, [email protected], childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org
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