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#GiveAtHomeMN – Give to Children’s Minnesota’s Urgent Needs Fund

#GiveAtHomeMN is a virtual fundraising event taking place May 1-8 for all nonprofits across Minnesota. Children's Minnesota needs you more than ever. COVID-19 has impacted us in many ways, and we need your help to continue to care for the most amazing people on earth—kids!

Using birthdays to fund for good: Ben’s super birthday fundraiser

Ben Gervais is a husband, father and huge supporter of Children’s Minnesota. So, it was no surprise that he decided to dedicate his birthday to raise funds for our mission: Caring for the most amazing people on earth—Kids!

Walk with us – virtually! – and make a difference for Minnesota kids.

You’re invited to walk, play, climb, dance — whatever gets your heart pumping — and raise money for Children’s Minnesota for our virtual Walk for Amazing event!

Star Gala sponsors stay committed to helping Children’s Minnesota

Thank you to our generous sponsors who are continuing to support Children’s Minnesota Star Gala, even as we informed them of the cancellation of the event. Many sponsors are redirecting their support to our most urgent needs, providing direct relief to our patients and families.

Children’s Minnesota supply donation center now available

Children’s Minnesota needs your help. We are in need of hard-to-find supplies that help us do what we do best—take care of kids. Learn how and where you can make a donation here.

28th Annual Matthew Mehr Charity Golf Tournament

June 1, 2020, 10 a.m. – 7 a.m., Lakeville

Join us for the 28th annual Matthew Mehr Golf Tournament taking place on Monday, June 1 at the Crystal Lake Golf Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Know the Truth Prevention Program of MN Adult and Teen Challenge, and Children's Minnesota's Pulmonary program. The day will include a shot gun at noon, dinner and a silent auction at 5:30 and a chance to make a difference in the lives of kids and families for years to come.

Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic 2020

August 6, 2020 7:30 a.m. – August 9, 2020 12 p.m., White Bear Lake

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 Minnesota.

Children’s Hospital Association announces $743,300 in pledges to Children’s Minnesota

Children's Hospital Association is continuing 90 years of support with record-breaking investments into programs that make a world of difference to Children's Minnesota patients and families.

Children’s Minnesota receives $30,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to support pet healing program

MINNEAPOLIS – (January 9, 2019) – Children’s Minnesota received a $30,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to support the health care system’s Pets Assisting with Healing program in 2020. The grant will help fund program-related expenses including staffing, pet acquisition, training costs, equipment and supplies.

Walk for Amazing 2020

April 13, 2020 8 a.m. – May 30, 2020 8 p.m.

Register today for Walk for Amazing, a fundraiser for Children’s Minnesota and a celebration of our extended family —our patients, their care teams, siblings, parents and everyone who believes in a brighter future for Minnesota kids. Every year we get together inside U.S. Bank Stadium (home of the Vikings) for a ceremonial walk, inspiring stories and big fun on the field. Because Children’s Minnesota is a nonprofit, we rely on fundraising efforts like these to deliver the excellent health care kids deserve.