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Ohio Credit Unions Marching Miles for Miracle Kids
More than 17 million children will enter a children's hospital for treatment, cures and hope this year. And Children's Miracle Network will be there to provide $2.5 billion in charitable care. The nation's 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat:
- 98% of all children needing heart or lung transplants
- 88% of all children with cancer
- 76% of all children with cystic fibrosis
- 90% of all children with sickle cell anemia
- 72% of all children with pediatric AIDS
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE PDF OF OUR FAQs General Questions
What is Marching Miles for Miracle Kids?
Why has this event been developed?
How is the entire state getting involved?
What is the fundraising goal this year?
What are the ways that funds are being raised and how are they being used?
What hospitals benefit from the money earned?
Fundraising Questions
For donation purposes, what is Children's Miracle Network's tax identification number?
If someone prefers to make a donation with cash or a check, how do I handle it?
Can I fundraise and not participate in the March?
Do I have to fundraise to participate in the March?
Marching Questions
After the day's march is completed, how do I get back to my car?
Can I bike, rollerblade, etc.?
Are dogs allowed?
How do I register to participate in the March?
What if I physically can't walk the entire length of the March?
Marching Miles for Miracle Kids is an Ohio statewide event to support Children's Miracle Network and Ohio's Children's Hospitals. The event happens annually in April and coincides with the Ohio Credit Union League's Annual Convention and the Cherry Blossom Run in Washington, DC. The event consists of a relay-style march beginning in one part of the state and ending at OCUL's convention site. Marchers raise donations for the event. Donations go to Ohio local Children's Hospitals.
Marching Miles for Miracle Kids has been developed for a variety of reasons.
- To raise money for Ohio Children's Hospitals
- To make a difference in the community
- To build credit union team spirit among all credit unions in Ohio
- To develop national awareness about Children's Miracle Network
- To leverage the Champions Across America Sponsorship of Co-Op Financial Services
While the relay starts at a specified location in the state and travels to the OCUL convention site, the entire state is encouraged to get involved by developing mini march-a-thons within their own community.
Our 2008 goal is $100,000!
First, and the primary method of fund raising is on-line fundraising. In this case - all monies go to Children's Miracle Network that are raised on-line. Plus, all funds raised by each Credit Union will be sent to the local Children's hospital.
Second, we have Credit Union sponsorships with a suggested donation amount based on asset size. These funds are being used to finance the underwriting costs of the event.
Third, we are raising funds through Corporate sponsorships. These funds are eligible to be used in 2 ways.
First, if money is still needed to cover underwriting costs, Corporate sponsorship dollars will be used. IF the Ohio Credit Unions step up and sponsor 100% of the underwriting costs, the Corporate sponsorship funds will be added to other donations and donated directly to Children's Miracle Network!
All Ohio Children's Hospitals will benefit from 100% of the money raised. Best of all, the money raised goes back to the LOCAL hospital. For example, if you live in Columbus and solicit donations, all of the donations you take in will go to Columbus Children's Hospital. Below is the list of Ohio Hospitals:
Akron Children's Hospital
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Columbus Children's Hospital
Dayton Children's Medical Center
St. Vincent Mercy Children's Hospital in Toledo
Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital of University Hospitals of Cleveland
Riley Hospital for Children
West Virginia University Children's Hospital
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First, Sign-in as a "Returning On-Line Fundraiser" on the On-Line Fundraising web site. Then on the left choose "Manage Cash & Check:" - fill out the form with the sponsor (donor) information (this will make sure you and your chapter get credit for the donation).
Make checks payable to CMN. If you receive cash then convert into a cashiers check payable to CMN.
Please include the donors email address - this helps in getting the donor a valid tax receipt via email.
Then send the email address and check to:
Ohio HealthCare FCU
Attention: Bill Butler
3955 Dublin Granville Road
Dublin , Ohio 43017
Bill will verify the donation and forward it to CMN for final processing.
Yes. You can register on our fundraising site as a "Virtual" Marcher. This enables you to solicit donations but does not obligate you to participate in the actual March.
While we have not made it a requirement, we strongly encourage that you at least make a donation of your own to participate in the March. Our minimum suggested donation is $10. When you register online for the March, you may make a donation of your own through the website.
It is the responsibility of each Marcher to find a way back to his or her vehicle. It may require coordinating with another Marcher to park one vehicle at the destination site and carpooling. The RV is available for emergency situations
Yes, as long as the terrain is appropriate and you do not pose any unsafe situations to the marchers.
Yes. Dogs should be on-leash so as to not interfere with other Marchers.
You may register for the March by visiting our fundraising site. Once you sign up as a fundraiser you will be required to answer questions that will specify what portion(s) of the March you are participating in.
An RV will be traveling with the Marchers to provide bathroom breaks, snacks, water, and a resting place. |
