Giving and Philanthropy

Whether you’re motivated by a personal experience or you simply want to support an important community resource, hosting a fundraiser on behalf of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota can be a meaningful way to support the children and families in our care. Learn how to start a personal fundraiser.

Sponsoring a Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota event provides your company or organization with unique benefits and positive exposure. View our upcoming events and the sponsorship opportunities available.

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota’s signature events are a collection of very special benefit events we host throughout the year in support of specific programs and services offered at Children’s. Join us for an evening on the town at one of our gala events, or stretch your inner athlete at one of our running, walking, tennis or golf events.

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota hosts a variety of benefit events throughout the year. From Signature Events (such as Shine Bright Bash and HeartBeat 5000) to community fundraisers organized by our dedicated supporters, there’s an event to fit every schedule and budget.

Proceeds from the Shine Bright Bash benefit the Cancer and Blood Disorders Program at Children’s – one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation for cancer and blood disorder care.

Each year, thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer, severely affecting what many of us take for granted – the ability to have a healthy childhood. The mission of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic (PTATC) is to host an annual mixed doubles tennis tournament to raise funds that primarily support research to lessen the suffering caused by childhood cancer. Funds raised benefit the cancer research program at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

Our annual Baby Steps 3K raises support for Children's neonatal program. Every dollar raised will help fund important items and services, like books for our Wee Read program, snacks and amenity kits for families, education for staff, supplies to help families document their time at Children’s, and so much more.

As one of the premiere events in the Twin Cities, the 25th annual Children’s Star Gala is not to be missed. Join us on Saturday, April 16, 2016 for a special evening with proceeds supporting our diabetes and endocrinology program. With silent and live auctions, stories from physicians and patients, and emceed by none other than Belinda Jensen of Kare 11, it truly will be a night to remember.

Children’s relies on our volunteers to help us successfully host our annual Signature Events that raise more than $4 million to support our mission. With a variety of events — from 5K runs to galas — we offer volunteers several ways to get involved.