UVA Children's Hospital Events
At University of Virginia Children's Hospital, children and their families are special. They receive special care in a warm, friendly environment designed especially for them. UVA Children's Hospital offers total healthcare — everything from well-baby visits to heart transplants — and conducts breakthrough research in childhood diseases.
Learn more about supporting UVA Children's Hospital. And look for more information on our new annual events coming soon!
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UVA Dance Marathon for Children's Miracle Network-February 25, 2012 - UVA's Memorial Gym. Show your support-and entertain the children in your life-by coming out to "Family Time" - noon to 3pm at the UVA Dance Marathon. You can cheer on the UVA dancers, while the kids enjoy games, a moon bounce, a magician, and more. The event showcases the hard work of energetic UVA students who plan and organize the event, then spend 14 hours on their feet dancing for the kids! |
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IHOP National Pancake Day—February 28th. Imagine a big stack of buttery pancakes covered with syrup. That's right, you can get all that yummy goodness and support UVA Children's Hospital at the same time. All day, IHOP restaurants in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg will serve free pancakes—with a suggested donation to support UVA Children's Hospital. Now that's a sweet deal. | |
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KOHL'S Growing Up Healthy Expo - March 31 - 9am-noon at the KOHL's Department Store in Charlottesville. Together, you and your child can learn more about healthy eating at the UVA's Children's Fitness Clinic and Kohl's Growing Up Healthy Expo. You'll have fun with interactive stations and games that test your knowledge about healthy behaviors. Participants will receive nutrition handouts, healthy snacks, and a pedometer. And, anytime you purchase Kohl's Cares for Kids merchandise, 100% of your purchase supports UVA Children's Hospital. For more information, contact Kelly Snow. | |
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Phi Sigma Pi 5K - April 1 - 9am (location TBD). Join the UVA chapter of the service fraternity Phi Sigma Pi in a 5K race to benefit pediatric cancer care at UVA Childrens's Hospital. Registration details are being finalized. For more information, contact Kelly Snow. |
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Children's Miracle Network Balloon Campaigns - April-June. Purchase one of the red and gold Children's Miracle Network (CMN) balloons anywhere in central Virginia, and you support UVA Children's Hospital. One hundred percent of every CMN balloon sale stays local, helping UVA Children's Hospital provide comprehensive, lifesaving care for children. Funds also support research aimed at improving care for childhood cancer, diabetes, heart disease, cyctic fibrosis, genetic defects, and much more. This spring, make it a point to purchase a CMN balloon when you visit Rite Aid, Golden Corral, Valvoline Express Care, Walmart, Costco, Chicos, Dairy Queen, Food Lion and Martin's Grocery Stores. For more information, contact Rachel Yeager. |
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Wings for Kids - May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), McGrady's Irish Pub, Registration from 11am-noon. Fill up with wings and your favorite beverage while joining in a friendly competition to support UVA Children's Hospital. Entry is $25 per person ($100 per team) and includes all wings and one pitcher of beverage per entrant. Learn more. Sponsored by McGrady's and Red Bull. | |
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28th Annual Walk for Kids, Hosted by Klockner Pentaplast of America - May 12, 9am start time, The Park, next to UVA Law School. Join in this annual Charlottesville family tradition and 5K walk to benefit UVA Children's Hospital. The event features fun and games for the whole family, including a picnic and prizes. The flat, 3-mile walk is family and pet-friendly, with a 1/4 mile option for the smallest walkers. For more information, call (434) 924-8432 or (540) 832-1555 or Kelly Snow. | |
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Mac McDonald Children's Golf Classic, June 4. Tee up to test your game against some of the best in the area - while benefitting community children and families. The tournament fills up quickly, and attracts local celebrities. Details are being finalized. For more information, contact Kelly Snow. | |
