One of the children helped by Children’s Hospital & Medical Center is Dathin. See his story here:

January 1 – December 31
Panda Express Roundup
Panda Express has been a partner of Children’s Miracle Network since 2007. Local restaurants collect donations year-round to help Children’s Nebraska. Funds raised support the important, life-saving programs at Children’s.

January 1 – December 31
Credit Unions for Kids Year-Round Fundraising
Since 1991, credit unions throughout the U.S. have raised more than $200 million to help kids treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals including Children’s Nebraska. Donations by both employees and members can be made throughout the year at participating CU4K locations via their various fundraising campaigns and events. These funds help pay for care, research, equipment and special services at Children’s.

For more information about the Credit Union for Kids program, visit cu4kids.org

February 28
UNL Dance Marathon
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dance Marathon (UNDM) is one of the largest student registered organizations on the UNL campus. Every year, students from all over UNL come together and raise funds for Children’s Nebraska by hosting small events on campus and within the Lincoln community.

For more info on UNDM’s upcoming Huskerthon event, Feb. 28, or to make a donation, visit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dance Marathon – Make a Donation

April 1-30
Ace Hardware April Round Up Campaign
Ace Hardware is rounding up for kids throughout April. Round up your purchase at participating Ace locations. Your change will help provide the critical funds needed at Children’s Nebraska.

May 1-31
Costco Campaign
Costco‘s fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals runs throughout May. Funds benefit Children’s Nebraska to help kids in our community and throughout the region.

June/July
Walmart and Sam’s Club Campaign
Walmart and Sam’s Club locations throughout the region are raising funds for Children’s Nebraska during their annual Children’s Miracle Network campaign running from mid-June through mid-July.

July 30
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day
Let’s make this Miracle Treat Day the sweetest yet! On July 30, visit participating Dairy Queen locations and enjoy a tasty BLIZZARD Treat! One dollar or more from every BLIZZARD Treat sold supports local member Children’s Miracle Network and benefits Children’s Nebraska. Visit Miracle Treat Day: Buy a Blizzard & Bring Health & Hope Kids for more info.

August
Ace Miracle Bucket Days
Help give kids the care they need. Step up to help kids by filling up an Ace Hardware #MiracleBucket this August. Make a $5 donation to Children’s Miracle Network and receive 20 percent off on almost anything that fits inside! Donations benefit Children’s. Visit CMN Bucket Sale – Ace Hardware for more info.

November 1 – November 30
Valvoline, Inc. Campaign
This November, participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers across Nebraska are raising funds to change kids’ health in their communities. Customers can donate at checkout, and 100% of every donation benefits local member children’s hospital, Children’s Nebraska—helping fund life-saving treatments and health services, innovative research, pediatric medical equipment, child life programs that bring comfort to kids and families during hospital stays, and financial assistance for those who could not otherwise afford care.

November 14
Extra Life Game Day
Play games. Heal kids.
Game Day is November 14, 2026 (But you can play on any day that works for you.)
Sign-up online at Extra Life
Play any game on any platform! Ask your friends and family to donate to your fundraising page. One hundred percent of the funds stay local to support Children’s Nebraska.

November 1 – December 31
Ace Holiday Round Up
Ace’s 2026 Holiday Round Up is just around the corner. From November 1 to December 31, round up your purchases at a local Ace Hardware store to directly benefit Children’s Nebraska.

Late 2026
Virtual esports Tournament
More info to come!