If you’ve ever spotted a yellow balloon with a red outline at a checkout counter or community event, you’ve seen a symbol of generosity in action: the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals “Miracle Balloon.” It represents the thousands of small gifts that add up to life-changing care for kids.
What are Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals?
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals is a nonprofit that supports more than 170 pediatric hospitals across the United States and Canada, including the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Their mission is simple: help ensure every child receives exceptional care, no matter their circumstances.
One of the most meaningful parts of this partnership is its local impact. Every dollar raised in our region stays right here, strengthening MUSC programs, services and research that children and families rely on every day.
How CMN supports MUSC kids
CMN funding helps our teams provide world-class, child-centered care by supporting:
- Child-sized and state-of-the-art medical equipment
- Innovative programs that enhance the patient and family experience
- Research and education that lead to better outcomes
- Child Life specialists, playrooms and comfort resources
- Clinical care that reaches children across South Carolina
Every contribution, whether it’s a Miracle Balloon at checkout or a donation made during a community event, makes a direct difference for MUSC families.
How the community raises support through CMN
Our CMN partners and supporters organize hundreds of events and campaigns each year, many powered by small gifts that create big impact. Local examples include:
- Miracle Balloon campaigns at Walmart, Costco, Publix and Ace Hardware
- Student-led dance marathons, including CougarThon at the College of Charleston and WandoTHON at Wando High School
- The Cares for Kids Radiothon, a two-day live event with Charleston Radio Group across 92.5 Kickin’ Country, Mix 95.9 and Star 99.7
- Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen, where a dollar from every Blizzard sold supports MUSC kids
You may notice one special ambassador featured throughout the year at CMN events and partner stores: our Children’s Miracle Network Champion. Their story helps inspire community support, and you might see them in person or on life-size displays as you participate in these events.
Together, we’re making miracles happen
When you support CMN partners and events, you give local children the chance to heal, grow and thrive. Every Miracle Balloon, every Blizzard, every dance marathon dollar brings us closer to a future where kids across South Carolina receive the care they deserve.
Thank you for helping make miracles happen at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.
