We can't thank Costco associates enough for helping us save lives and make miracles for the 1.3 million children ages 0-20 living in our 12-county service area. This year, our local Costco locations raised a record-breaking $517,348, inclusive of a $79,716 corporate match, to support Valley Children's! As a long-time partner through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Costco has donated $5.257 million to support Valley Children's.  We are so grateful for their ongoing support for the children we serve. 

World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight Champion --and Avenal native-- Jose Ramirez auctioned off a signed WBC championship belt to raise funds for Valley Children's Hospital. The belt is a one-of-a-kind replication of the exact same belt he won March 17, 2018, at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and  is signed by Ramirez, famed boxing promoter Don King, Top Rank CEO and boxing legend Bob Arum, and Ramirez's championship fight opponent, Amir Imam.

Chris Gamber, an Avenal native himself now living in Sidney, Montana, won this special item with a bid of $12,000.  Even though the championship fight had to be canceled, Jose Ramirez was present to award the belt to Chris in the ring. We are so grateful to the many people who worked hard to make this special fundraiser and event possible! 

In June, we were happy to host our Legacies of Healing Society members for a luncheon. This annual gathering is for those who have made a commitment to Valley Children's as a part of their estate plan. A special thank you to our guest speakers, Dr. Michael Allshouse, Medical Director, Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Trauma Program and Jordyn and Sammy Leal. Sammy was this year's Kids Day ambassador. You can read more of her story here. 

We are so thankful to our Legacies of Healing Society members for their commitment to support Valley Children's now and in the future. For more information about the Legacies of Healing Society, or to hear more about charitable planned giving options, please contact the Foundation at 559.353.7100.

The 22nd annual Harvest Ball will take place on September 22, 2018 on the South Lawn at Valley Children's Hospital. Harvest Ball is the signature fundraising event for Valley Children's each year. We are so excited to host this premier event again in support of the children we serve. Tables and tickets are available for purchase and we are on track to sell out soon!

We are happy to be able to share the incredible generosity of the Legacy Health Endowment and their investment in the lives of the children who live in the Central Valley. 

The Legacy Health Endowment will host a free clinic to provide free school physicals, sports physicals, and vaccinations for families who live within Legacy Health Endowment's service area pictured below.

The event will be hosted at Hilmar High School on August 4, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here to visit our website and learn more.

Thank you to the generous team at Occu-Med for helping to support this event by donating their equipment and staff time in support of this event.

The fourth annual ABC30 "Futures Worth Fighting For" Telethon will be held on August 9, 2018. All day, ABC30 will be at the Hospital, sharing about the services and care Valley Children's provides for the children in our community. 

There are still opportunities to sponsor this special event. For more information, contact the Foundation at 559.353.7100. A special thank you to The Wonderful Company, Wells Fargo, Fresno Deputy Sheriffs Association, and Wild Electric.

From September 5-7, KISS Country will be live from the Valley Children's Hospital rotunda. For three days, your favorite DJs Gnarley Charley, Jody Jo, Carp, and Erica Pierce will be interviewing patients and families and sharing incredible stories all to raise funds for Valley Children's.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the KISS Country for Kids Radiothon and we are looking forward to a special event! For more information about how you can get involved in Radiothon, or to sponsor the event, contact the Foundation at 559.353.7100.

To view the full calendar of events, click here.