UVA Children's Hospital Events

Enjoy a pleasant meal out with friends or family at Ruby Tuesday in Charlottesville or Waynesboro. If you show a Ruby Tuesday "GiveBack" flyer, 20% of your meal proceeds will support UVA Children's Hospital. You can simply print this GiveBack flyer and present it to your server to make your contribution. Call (434) 924-5046.

Hoos Heal 5K—Saturday, April 13th, 8:30 am. Nameless Field, UVA Grounds.
Lace up your shoes and let's go! The Hoos Heal 5K will kick off a charitable race series at colleges and universities across the Atlantic Coast Conference and the nation. A benefit race inspired by friendly competition between sometimes bitter rivals, race proceeds will support UVA Children's Hospital's Department of Pediatric Oncology. For more information and registration, visit the event website.

Helping Hands Helping Hearts 5K—Saturday, April 20th, 10 am. Nameless Field, UVA Grounds.
Join the UVA chapter of the service fraternity Phi Sigma Pi in a 5K race to benefit the Heart Family Fund at UVA Children's Hospital. The fund, established to support pediatric cardiology patients and families, provides food vouchers, gas cards, and lodging for families traveling to hospital and clinic appointments. Additional information and registration details can be found on the organization website.

Kohl's Growing Up Health Expo—Thursday, April 25th, Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center.
Together, you and your child can learn more about healthy eating at UVA 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. E-mail for more information

29th Annual Walk for Kids, hosted by Klockner Pentaplast of America—Saturday, May 4th, 9:30 am. The Park, UVA Grounds.
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. See our Walk for Kids page for more information.

Children's Miracle Network Balloon Campaigns—April thru June 2013.
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, cystic fibrosis, genetic defects, and much more. This spring, make it a point to purchase a CMN balloon when you visit Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Costco, Chico's, Dairy Queen, Food Lion, and Martin's Grocery Stores.