Fundraising Campaigns

Help UNM Children's Hospital by visiting these local retailers!

Walgreens & UNM Children’s Hospital Car Show June 26, 2011 
Join us from 11:00 to 4:00 on Sunday June 26th for the 1st annual Walgreens car show located at I-25 & Lomas at the old Bob Turners car lot. All proceeds will benefit UNM Children’s Hospital. There will be all types of cars, trucks, lowrider bikes and motorcycles. There will also be live music, a dunk tank and various vendors selling their products. For more information or to enter a car in the show please call 505-620-4011. Remember all proceeds benefit UNM Children’s Hospital, so all you vehicle enthusiasts come out and support Your Children’s Miracle Network Hospital…

Dairy Queen Miracle Balloon Campaign – May 1 – August 11, 2011
Since 1984, DQ has contributed over $81 million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – From May 1 through August 11 participating DQ location across New Mexico will participate in their annual Children's Miracle Network campaign. Stop by a Dairy Queen and purchase a Miracle Balloon for $1.00 to benefit your local Children's Miracle Network hospital. For a location near you, visit www.dairyqueen.com 

Ace Hardware Racing for Miracles Balloon Campaign – June 1 – June 30, 2011
Beginning on June 1 participating Ace Hardware locations across New Mexico will be selling race car icons to help children and families at UNM Children’s Hospital. The campaign will continue through June 30, 2011. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to UNM Children’s Hospital. To find a location near you, visit www.acehardware.com

3rd Annual DISC·IT Round Up! – Saturday July 16th, 2011
SAVE THE DATE! Join us on July 16, 2011 from noon to 5pm at Hard Rock Hotel to help raise money for Children's Miracle Network at UNM Children's Hospital. Sample amazing recipes prepared on the Disc-It Grill and vote for your favorites. A fun-filled event the whole family can enjoy. Live and Silent Auctions, Live Entertainment Featuring NMx Dance Stars, Guitarist Dennis Ortiz and Eileen and Cross Country!  New Kids Zone with jumpers and games and much much more…Visit www.disc-it.com to see the beautiful custom designed Disc-It Grill.

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day – August 11, 2011
One thing's for sure, Dairy Queen loves kids and kids love DQ®. That's why, at participating DQ® locations, $1 or more from every Blizzard® treat sale on Miracle Treat Day, August 11th 2011, will help sick and injured children at UNM Children’s Hospital.* Since 1984, DQ has raised over $81 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Let's make 2011 a record-breaking year! Join DQ and help make miracles happen. Go to www.miracletreatday.com to find a participating location near you.

Love’s Travel Stops Miracle Heart Campaign – August 27 – September 30, 2011
Love’s Travel Stops have been a Children’s Miracle Network partner for 12 years raising over $4.4 million. In their 2010 campaign their locations raised $1 million. To raise funds the locations sell paper hearts and hold many additional fun and challenging fundraisers. Their team members dedicate a lot of their personal time and money in raising funds for UNM Children’s Hospital. To find a location near you, visit www.loves.com

Valero Energy Corp. Miracle Balloon Campaign – September 7 – October 4, 2011
Valero has been a Children’s Miracle Network sponsor for 16 years, raising over $13 million for 32 children’s hospitals in 8 southwestern states. Valero’s commitment to excellence in the community grows stronger every year. Their 2010 Children’s Miracle Network campaign raised over $1.88 million, a 19% increase over their 2009 campaign total. They raised the funds by selling $1 and $5 coupon balloons and collecting spare change from customers. To find a location near you, visit www.valero.com

Ace Hardware Miracle Snowman Campaign – November 20 – December 17, 2011
Beginning on November 20 participating Ace Hardware locations across New Mexico will be selling snowman icons to help children and families at UNM Children’s Hospital. The campaign will continue through December 17, 2011. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to UNM Children’s Hospital. To find a location near you, visit www.acehardware.com