On March 7, the Central Valley celebrated the 36th annual Kids Day both in-person and virtually as we sought to restore Kids Day's wonderful traditions while continuing what went so well during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two thousand volunteers returned to the streets to sell the special edition Kids Day postcards in lieu of newspapers. We are excited to announce that this year's Kids Day raised $365,740!

Thank you to our media partners, ABC30 and The Fresno Bee, for their continued dedication to this beloved community event; our Super Kid, Big Kid and Kid at Heart sponsors for their ongoing commitment to Valley Children's mission; and to the countless community members of the Central Valley that gave so generously in support of our patients and families.

Since the inaugural Kids Day, this beloved community event has raised more than $11.1 million to meet the most immediate needs of patients at Valley Children’s Hospital.

Donations through Kids Day will help children like our Kids Day Ambassador, Connor, pictured above. Connor received lifesaving care from the expert clinicians at Valley Children's after being born at just 24.5 weeks gestation and weighing only 1 pound, 13 ounces. 

Today, Connor is 11 years old and thriving! He is able to walk with the use of a walker and can fly down the street on his adaptive tricycle. Connor enjoys playing with his friends at school, gaming at home and participating in kayaking and baseball through Valley Children’s Adaptive Sports Program.

The impact of Kids Day for more than three decades now continues to allow us to provide life-saving care for generations to come. Thank you once again, and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2024!

Click here to view the Kids Day photo album on Facebook.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals corporate partners for their continued support of Valley Children's Hospital. We are grateful for the many corporate partners who demonstrate steadfast dedication fundraising to improve kids' health. Listed below are some who recently concluded their annual fundraising campaigns, along with their totals raised in 2022.

Ace Hardware ($127,103)

Love's Travel Stops ($37,263)

RE/MAX ($26,789)

McLane ($25,225)

Knight Transportation ($20,230)

We are also appreciative of Dairy Queen's continued support, and for the fundraising efforts of our more recent additions to the CMN Hospitals family of partners: JOANN, Bob's Discount Furniture and 7-Eleven.

Thank you to the Honda USA Foundation for their generous $25,000 grant to Valley Children's Child Passenger Safety Program. Honda USA Foundation's investment will make it possible for 150 families in financial need to receive a car seat for their child at no cost, and thousands of families to receive training on child passenger safety. Honda USA Foundation's gift will also provide training for 40 first responders to become child passenger safety technicians, and 12 current technicians to be trained on the transport of special needs children, all to ensure that kids are safe when riding in the car. Thank you, Honda USA Foundation, for your investment in the safety of Central Valley kids!

Our CMN Hospitals partner, ACE Hardware, is raising much needed funds for Valley Children's during the month of April. While you're visiting your local ACE Hardware this month, please consider donating at the register.

Turn your unwanted vehicle into something more productive, like a tax write-off for next year! Valley Children's accepts vehicle donations as a form of support for children's health in the Central Valley. The tow is free, and donating is easy! Fill out our secure online form by visiting valleychildrens.careasy.org or call 844-589-4483 to speak with our vehicle donation support team.