Wednesday 23 May 2012

BC Children's Hospital Miracle Weekend & ChildRun



Th 25th annual BC Children's Hospital Miracle Weekend is a televised two-day celebration, which showcases the best of BC Children's Hospital, including patients their families, caregivers and supporters from every corner of BC.

To watch the live broadcasting, tune in on Saturday, June 2nd from 7pm to 5:30pm on Sunday, June 3rd, on Global BC. 

During the Miracle Weekend in 2011, $17,886,339 was raised for BC Children's Hospital, which set a new record!

How to get involved 

April 26th -> in support of Jeans Day, buy a button
May 27-29 -> Put together and join the Slo-Pitch Tournament
June 3 -> Take part as a family, school team, or corporate team for the ChildRun

Fundraising Ideas

1. Ask friends and family to donate to BC Children's Hospital rather than receiving birthday presents.
2. Hold a car wash when the weather warms up
3. Hold a yard sale.
4. Kids can offer to walk dogs for neighbors and can donate to BC Children's Hospital
5. Host a bottle drive
6. Host a fundraising dinner party in lieu of dinner plates
7. Organize a talent show with family and friends with an entrance-by-donation
8. Hold a pub night fundraiser


What is ChildRun?
ChildRun is the largest family fun run in Vancouver. The ChildRun inspires participants to raise funds for childhood cancer research treatment areas in BC Children's Hospital.

The 27th annual ChildRun will be held on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012. 

Walkers and runners will be hosted by the Wilson Family on a scenic 5 km route from Queen Elizabeth Park or the Thrifty Foods 1km Fun Run, which will be followed by a carnival celebration!

Click HERE to register.

To donate to BC Children's Hospital's ChildRun, please click HERE or HERE.

Photos and Information Sources:
BC Children's Hospital Foundation 

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