The kindness that helps children heal
A 100-year-old story shows how generosity helps us bring healing, hope and outstanding care to kids in our community.
October 14, 2026
Tag: Giving and Philanthropy
Children’s Minnesota receives historic $35 million gift from Tom Golisano to advance pediatric medicine
This transformational investment will fuel a 10-year initiative to expand access to precision medicine and individualized care for children. The health system will name its
September 9, 2026
Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic raises record $700,000 for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Minnesota
Thanks to the generosity of players, volunteers, sponsors and donors, the 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic raised a record $700,000 to advance pediatric cancer
September 2, 2026
Junior’s journey from pediatric liver cancer to Taekwondo blue belt
Junior’s journey from liver cancer at 19-months old to thriving 9-year-old highlights the impact of expert care, family support and hope.
August 26, 2026
Children’s Minnesota establishes first endowed chair for pain, palliative care and integrative medicine program
A $2 million gift from the Hanson family will support innovative, compassionate care for children with serious illness and complex pain.
May 7, 2026
Star Gala inspires record-breaking $3.7 million in giving to support Children’s Minnesota mental health program
Children’s Minnesota is excited to announce the 34th annual Star Gala raised a record-breaking $3.7 million to benefit the nonprofit pediatric health system’s mental health
April 15, 2026
Hailey finds courage to fight cancer through music therapy
FOX 9 reporter Soyoung Kim interviews Children’s Minnesota patient Hailey, her mom, and Children’s Minnesota music therapist, Erinn Frees, on Hailey’s journey.
December 3, 2025
Breckon’s story: facing leukemia with courage, twice
Discover Breckon’s inspiring leukemia journey — twice diagnosed, supported by family, and empowered by innovative treatments.
November 19, 2025
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation commits $5 million in matching gift to Children’s Minnesota’s family needs
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has committed a $5 million matching gift to the health system’s family needs
November 11, 2025
