Together, Amazing Things are Possible

Driscoll Children’s Hospital partners with the Children’s Miracle Network to raise funds that support research and training, the purchase of equipment and pay for uncompensated care—all to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. These funds are raised through community campaigns and events, usually $1 at a time! Visit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for more information on how you can help save kids’ lives.

Our 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champions

A smiling boy with glasses sits in a manual wheelchair, wearing a blue “Champion” t-shirt and leg braces.

Cayden, 8 years old

From: Calallen, TX

Cayden’s medical journey began at a 15-week ultrasound when his parents learned he had spina bifida. In the third trimester, they traveled to Driscoll Children’s Hospital for imaging, surgical planning, and a spina bifida conference that connected them with other families and specialists. At 38 weeks, Cayden was born and quickly transported to Driscoll’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Before he was a day old, he underwent spinal closure surgery. Soon after, he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and received a shunt. Additional surgeries included a cranial vault reconstruction to close an opening in his forehead. Today, Cayden uses a wheelchair and can walk with a gait trainer and braces, aiming one day to use canes. At just eight years old, he has completed multiple races including 5Ks, 10Ks, a half marathon, and a triathlon. Full of determination and joy, Cayden is thriving, chasing his goals with resilience and a smile.

A young child with a nasal cannula sits in a medical stroller attached to an oxygen tank.

Mia, 3 years old

From: Rio Grande Valley, TX

Mia was born unexpectedly at 35 weeks during a trip to a children’s hospital away from home for planned spina bifida care. That emergency C-section would turn into nearly five months away from home. After many challenges, Mia went home and enjoyed life with her sisters. Then at 22 months old, she was rushed to Driscoll Children’s Hospital for respiratory distress. Diagnosed with influenza A, a urinary tract infection, and a blood infection, her condition quickly worsened. The next day, Christmas Eve, her heart stopped, and for 20 minutes the pediatric intensive care team fought to save her. Mia survived, thanks to their quick actions and unwavering care. Her care team became like family, ensuring she was safe and comfortable. Today, three-year-old Mia’s journey is a story of resilience, hope, and the extraordinary care that gave her a second chance at life.

Children's Miracle Network Programs

Dance Marathon

This student-led, philanthropic movement, unites students in raising critical funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Extra Life Gaming

Play games to improve kids’ health—and the future! Raise funds, have fun and help support children at Driscoll Children's Hospital.

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RE/MAX Miracle Home Program

RE/MAX Agents help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals support millions of kids each year.

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Credit Unions for Kids

Participating credit unions fundraise with major events, online giving, paper balloon sales, ATM campaigns and more!

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Radiothon

Radiothons are multi-hour media events that bring listeners together to raise much-needed funds and awareness for Driscoll Children’s Hospital. If you are interested in hosting a Radiothon, please contact our Annual Giving Team. Look out for upcoming Radiothon events in your area!

Year-Round Opportunities

Ace Hardware

Round up your purchase at participating Ace Hardware locations. Your change will be donated to Driscoll Children’s Hospital to make sure children in need receive life-changing care.

Walmart Round-Up

Log in to your Walmart account, select Driscoll as your charity of choice and your purchase will automatically round up to the nearest dollar—donating your spare change to Driscoll each time.

Love's Travel Stops

Any time you visit a Love’s Travel Stop in the Coastal Bend and Rio Grande Valley, you can fuel the vision to change kids’ health and change the future by rounding up your total at the register for Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

Club Car Wash

Every Tuesday at the Club Car Wash location in Edinburg, TX, customers can purchase an MVP Wash for only $12 (a $25 value) and $1 from every MVP wash will be donated to Driscoll Children’s Hospital. 100% of the funds stay local for life-saving equipment, research and education.

XOOM Energy

Power your home while powering miracles! When you enroll in the MiraclePower 24 plan with XOOM Energy, 5% of your monthly charges go toward Driscoll. Help fuel the lifesaving care kids count on by joining XOOM Energy in the Coastal Bend or Rio Grande Valley today!

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Peter Piper Pizza

Peter Piper Pizza will donate $1 of every heart-shaped pizza purchased through February 29, at participating Peter Piper Pizza restaurants in the Coastal Bend and the Rio Grande Valley, to help fund critical, life-saving treatments and pediatric healthcare services at Driscoll Children's Hospital.