The Isnardi Foundation was founded by the late Vincent Tocchini Isnardi, who was born and raised in Fresno and graduated from Fresno High School. After graduating from the University of California - San Francisco’s School of Pharmacy, Vincent returned to Fresno to join the family pharmacy business, the International Drug Company. Vincent's philosophy was to "treat everyone with dignity and respect, care for your patients as if they were your own parents, be a good listener, work hard, save for the rainy day, live modestly, and be humble."

In 2006, Vincent created the Isnardi Foundation, which was his way of continuing to support those in need in Fresno and the surrounding area. Since the inception of the Isnardi Foundation, many organizations have benefited from Vincent's generosity, including Valley Children’s Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program. The Isnardi Foundation donated $100,00 this year to support the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program's Endowment, bringing their contributions to a remarkable $700,000 since 2014.

The Valley Children’s Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program works with pediatric cancer patients and families who have completed treatment and are declared cancer-free. The program provides a comprehensive evaluation of the survivor’s health, academic and social development, and provides patients with education about their diagnosis, treatment, potential late effects and health maintenance.

We are truly grateful for the Isnardi Foundation’s commitment to helping the Valley’s survivors of pediatric cancer.

We would like to thank the Clovis Rodeo Association for hosting the 5th annual Kids, Cowboys & Clays fundraiser and donating an incredible $25,000 raised during the event. The event included a breakfast, sporting clay tournament, live and silent auctions, and an amazing tri-tip lunch with peach cobbler dessert.

“The Clovis Rodeo Association’s steadfast support of Valley Children’s is inspirational as they have continued to make an extraordinary impact to help kids throughout the pandemic,” said Valley Children’s Healthcare Foundation President Rob Saroyan. “We thank the Clovis Rodeo Association’s board members for their contributions of time and personal resources to make this year’s Kids, Cowboys, and Clays the most successful yet.”

Since the event’s inception, the Clovis Rodeo Association has donated $86,000 to Valley Children’s through Kids, Cowboys & Clays. Thank you to the Clovis Rodeo Association and all who supported this year's event!

Valley Children’s is excited to announce three brand new Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partners! Our thanks to Anthropologie, JOANN and Bob’s Discount Furniture for committing to "Change Kids Health to Change the Future." We are excited to have them join the CMN Hospitals family and look forward to connecting with their associates to make an impact on the health and wellbeing of local kids.

With more than 200 stores worldwide, Anthropologie is a sophisticated women's lifestyle retailer with a unique, bohemian-chic flare. They began their fundraising campaign in November 2021 and will continue until December 31. In addition to gathering funds, they have generously donated craft boxes that will be well-loved by some of our older patients in the Hospital. With only one location in the Central Valley, they are already beating many stores in the nation with more than $1,500 raised to date. Anthropologie will also match donations nationally up to $100,000.

With 850 stores in 49 states, JOANN is the nation’s leading fabric and craft specialty retailer. Their products feature a variety of materials used for sewing, crafting and other home decorating projects. JOANN is scheduled to begin their first fundraising campaign in February of 2022 by collecting change in coin boxes through October 2022. In addition, team members will ask customers to make a donation to their local children’s hospital at the register in August 2022. We look forward to engaging the two JOANN locations in the Central Valley.

Bob’s Discount Furniture is the tenth-largest furniture chain in the United States. With recognition from groups such as Newsweek, the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), we are excited to welcome Bob’s to the CMN Hospitals team. With stores in more than 38 markets, Bob’s Discount Furniture customers will have the opportunity to donate at the in-store cafés between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022. Their headquarters will also match donations nationally up to $75,000.

The 35th annual Kids Day is coming on March 8, 2022. Since 1988, Valley Children’s has partnered with ABC30 and The Fresno Bee to orchestrate Kids Day. As one of the largest fundraising events in the Central Valley, Kids Day hosts more than 20 communities to help raise funds to support Valley Children’s greatest needs.

We encourage you to support this year's Kids Day online or via text. Protecting the health and well-being of the community is our first priority. Text-to-give is a great way to easily make an automatic $10 donation from the convenience of your phone by texting GEORGE to 20222. You can also donate online to make a contribution in any amount of your choice by clicking here.

You can also become a sponsor! Sponsors are featured in Kids Day marketing materials, letting readers know that your business cares about the health and healing of local children. Many incredible supporters and sponsors have already committed to this year’s event. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about being a sponsor, please contact us at 559-353-7100.

Kassandra, a local high senior, is thoughtfully raising money for Valley Children's NICU with her Bots 4 Tots campaign. Look for specially marked "Bots 4 Tots" baby bottles and shoe boxes that you can drop your donation into while at the register. Bots 4 Tots bottles are located at participating Madera stores. It warms our hearts to see kids like Kassandra helping other kids in the Central Valley. Click here for flyer.