Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® at Gundersen
Your donation allows us to provide medical treatment and equipment to children in our 25-county service area, regardless of where they receive care. With your help, miracles are possible.
Creating miracles to change the future
CMN Hospitals at Gundersen helps children fight diseases and injuries that no one should face alone. Our mission is simple: we treat the whole child regardless of the family's ability to pay. Generous donations from people like you offer hope and fund our life-saving care and special services, medical equipment, innovative research and financial support for families when they need it. After all, we know that if we change kids' health, we can change the future.
Grant application
We know a child’s illness can be overwhelming. We also know managing the condition can be expensive. CMN Hospitals is here to provide support for families with children facing illness, trauma and disability. We help families living in our 25-county service area, no matter where they receive care. We help provide support that is otherwise unavailable for equipment, services, technology, camps and more. We do not fund items or services covered by insurance or other social programs. Requests are subject to an income and expense assessment. Let’s see how we can help your family by reviewing our instructions on how to apply for a grant. For questions about grants, call (608) 775-5247 or email [email protected].
The power of philanthropy
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72
kids visit a member hospital every minute
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$24M
raised locally since 1986
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43%
of donations provide direct support to patients
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon
Join Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Mid-West Family for our largest fundraising opportunity of the year. Hear from local children and families helped by CMN Hospitals when you tune in during the two-day event, broadcast live on Z93, 95.7 The Rock, and KQ98, and live-streamed on Around River City.
Our CMN Hospitals Heroes
Each year, 5 local families champion our work by sharing their stories of strength with you. Thanks to donors like you, we've supported these kids and their families on their journeys through cancer, medical complexities, premature birth and more. They’re our Heroes – and they’ll be yours, too. Give kids every chance to be a kid. Put your money where the miracles are by donating now.
Oaklynn, Utica, Minn.
For almost six years, Oaklynn was like any other child. She played with dolls, made arts and crafts, and spent lots of time with her Nana and Papa. But last year, something changed – and it changed fast.
Rhett, Brownsville, Minn.
There are lots of things Rhett has come to love about life: Dairy Queen ice cream; his dog, Koda; tractor and ATV rides; and listening to music. The list goes on. He has a contagious smile, witty sense of humor and has found his joy despite the many hurdles he’s faced – starting almost immediately after his birth.
Marbee, Holmen, Wis.
Born in April of 2017 with critical congenital heart defects, Marbree’s early life was marked by extensive medical challenges. Following birth, her condition rapidly worsened, leading to organ failure, an emergency thoracotomy and, ultimately, open heart surgery.
Liam, Viroqua, Wis.
Liam’s journey with Type 1 diabetes began in the fall of 2022 with a whirlwind of symptoms that quickly led to a diagnosis and admission to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Gundersen Health System. Despite the overwhelming nature of such a sudden and unexpected situation, Liam’s resilience shone through.
Athena, Brownsville, Minn.
“Teeny Theenie” is what her family likes to call her. It’s a playful nickname that Athena picked up because of her small stature. It’s also a reminder of just how much this resilient girl from Brownsville, Minn., had to go through to get to where she is today.
‘On your side when you really need them’
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